Technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources (16th amend. regul. 3094/86/EEC)

This proposal aimed to amend Regulation (EEC) No 3094/86 laying down technical measures concerning fishing with driftnets by Community fishing vessels. The aim was to eventually put an end to this fishing technique and to establish specific control procedures. However, given the economic and social constraints involved, transition phases were provided for: vessels having operated in 1992 and 1993 with nets measuring more than 2.5 km could continue their activities during 1994, both in the North Atlantic and in the Baltic Sea. A gradual reduction in the use of all driftnets was envisaged, resulting in a complete cessation no later than 31 December 1997. �