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(6) The Implementation Plan agreed by the World Summit on Sustainable Development at Johannesburg in 2002 states that all commercial stocks should be restored to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield by 2015. ICES deems that for the Baltic salmon river stocks this level corresponds to a smolt production level between 60% and 75 % of the potential smolt production capacity for the different wild salmon rivers. Such scientific advice should constitute the basis for setting the objectives and targets of the multiannual plan.

(6) The Implementation Plan agreed by the World Summit on Sustainable Development at Johannesburg in 2002 states that all commercial stocks should be restored to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield by 2015. Helcom deems that for the Baltic salmon river stocks this level corresponds to a smolt production level of 80% of the potential smolt production capacity for the different wild salmon rivers. Such scientific advice should constitute the basis for setting the objectives and targets of the multiannual plan.

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(12) Scientific advice states that stocking procedures may have significant implications on the genetic diversity of the Baltic salmon stock and that there is a risk that the large number of reared fish released to the Baltic Sea every year is affecting the genetic integrity of the wild salmon and should be phased out. Therefore the condition of releases should be established in this multiannual plan.

(12) Scientific advice states that stocking procedures may have significant implications on the genetic diversity of the Baltic salmon stock and that there is a risk that the large number of reared fish released to the Baltic Sea every year is affecting the genetic integrity of the wild salmon and should be subject to tighter controls. Therefore the condition of releases should be established in this multiannual plan.

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(14) However, since releases of salmon may be at present mandatory in certain Member States and in order to give Member States time to adjust to these requirements, releases of salmon other than stocking and direct restocking should remain allowed during a transitional period of seven years following the entry into force of this Regulation.

(14) However, releases of salmon other than stocking and direct restocking should not continue to be allowed for more than 10 years if, by the end of that period, wild smolt production has reached 80% of the potential smolt production capacity in a given river. Releases of salmon may be at present mandatory in certain Member States and the Member States need to be given time to adjust to these requirements.

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(16) A substantial part of the coastal vessels fishing for salmon are below 10 m in length. For this reason the use of fishing logbook as requested by Article 14 and prior notification as requested by Article 17 of Regulation (EC) 1224/2009 should be extended to cover all vessels.

(16) The use of fishing logbooks as requested by Article 14 and prior notification as requested by Article 17 of Regulation (EC) 1224/2009 should be mandatory for vessels over 12 m in length.

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(17) To ensure that salmon catches are not misreported as sea trout and hence escape proper control, it is necessary to extend the obligation to submit prior notifications in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EC) 1224/2009 also to all vessels retaining on board sea trout.

(17) To ensure that salmon catches are not misreported as sea trout and hence escape proper control, vessels over 12 m in length retaining on board sea trout should be subject to the obligation to submit prior notifications in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EC) 1224/2009.

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(a) commercial fisheries in the Baltic Sea and in rivers connected with it on the territory of Member States (hereinafter referred to as the Member States concerned);

(a) commercial and recreational fisheries in the Baltic Sea and in rivers connected with it on the territory of Member States (hereinafter referred to as the Member States concerned);

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(b) recreational fisheries of salmon in the Baltic Sea where such fisheries are conducted by service vessels.

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(ha) „recreational fisheries” means forms of fishing other than commercial fishing using any type of fishing vessel and gear for commercial and non-commercial purposes;

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1. For wild salmon rivers which have reached 50% of the potential smolt production capacity by the time of the entry into force of this Regulation, the wild smolt production shall reach 75% of the potential smolt production capacity for each river in five years after the entry into force of this regulation.

1. For wild salmon rivers which have reached 50% of the potential smolt production capacity by the time of the entry into force of this Regulation, the wild smolt production shall reach 80% of the potential smolt production capacity for each river in five years after the entry into force of this regulation.

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2. For wild salmon rivers which have not reached 50% of the potential smolt production capacity by the time of the entry into force of this Regulation, the wild smolt production shall reach 50% of the potential smolt production capacity for each river in five years and 75% in ten years after the entry into force of this regulation.

2. For wild salmon rivers which have not reached 50% of the potential smolt production capacity by the time of the entry into force of this Regulation, the wild smolt production shall reach 50% of the potential smolt production capacity for each river in five years and 80% in ten years after the entry into force of this regulation.

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3. After ten years from the entry into force of this regulation, the wild salmon smolt production shall be maintained at a level of at least 75% of the potential smolt production capacity in each wild salmon river.

3. After ten years from the entry into force of this regulation, the wild salmon smolt production shall be maintained at a level of at least 80% of the potential smolt production capacity in each wild salmon river.

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4. The Commission shall assess every three years the compatibility and effectiveness of measures taken by Member States pursuant to this Article on the basis of the objectives and targets set out in Articles 4 and 5.

4. The Commission shall assess every year the compatibility and effectiveness of measures taken by Member States pursuant to this Article on the basis of the objectives and targets set out in Articles 4 and 5.

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Use of the national quota by service vessels

Use of the national quota in recreational fisheries

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Salmon caught at sea from service vessels shall be counted against the national quota.

Salmon caught at sea in recreational fisheries shall be counted against the national quota.

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1. For wild salmon rivers which have not reached 50% of the potential smolt production capacity by the time of the entry into force of this Regulation, Member States concerned shall establish not later than two years after the entry into force of this Regulation national technical conservation measures.

1. For wild salmon rivers which have not reached 50% of the potential smolt production capacity by the time of the entry into force of this Regulation, Member States concerned shall establish not later than one year after the entry into force of this Regulation national technical conservation measures.

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1. The Commission shall assess every three years the compatibility and effectiveness of measures taken by Member States pursuant to Articles 9 and 10, in particular where wild salmon rivers run through several Member States, on the basis of the targets and objectives set out in Articles 4 and 5.

1. The Commission shall assess every year the compatibility and effectiveness of measures taken by Member States pursuant to Articles 9 and 10, in particular where wild salmon rivers run through several Member States, on the basis of the targets and objectives set out in Articles 4 and 5.

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Releases of salmon other than those made in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 may continue until 7 years after the entry into force of this Regulation.

Releases of salmon other than those made in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 may continue until 7 years after the entry into force of this Regulation. Releases of salmon other than those made in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 shall not continue for more than 10 years if, by the end of that period, wild smolt production has reached 80% of the potential smolt production capacity in a given river.

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By way of derogation from Article 14 of Regulation 1224/2009 masters of European Union fishing vessels of all length holding a fishing authorisation for salmon shall keep a logbook of their operations in accordance with the rules set in Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

By way of derogation from Article 14 of Regulation 1224/2009 masters of European Union fishing and service vessels with an overall length of more than 12 m holding a fishing authorisation for salmon shall keep a logbook of their operations in accordance with the rules set in Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009

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By way of derogation from the introductory sentence of Article 17(1) of Regulation 1224/2009, masters of European Union fishing vessels of all length retaining salmon and/or sea trout on board shall notify the competent authorities of their flag Member State immediately after the completion of the fishing operation of the information listed in Article 17(1) of Regulation 1224/2009.

By way of derogation from the introductory sentence of Article 17(1) of Regulation 1224/2009, masters of European Union fishing and service vessels with an overall length of more than 12 m retaining salmon and/or sea trout on board shall notify the competent authorities of their flag Member State immediately after the completion of the fishing operation of the information listed in Article 17(1) of Regulation 1224/2009.

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Member States concerned shall verify the accuracy of the information recorded in the catch declarations by landing inspections. Such landing inspections shall cover a minimum of 10% inspection of the total number of landings

Member States concerned shall verify the accuracy of the information recorded in the catch declarations by landing inspections. Such landing inspections shall cover a minimum of 50% inspection of the total number of landings

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Article 20a

Control of recreational fisheries

The arrangements for the control of recreational fisheries for the purposes of this Regulation shall be based in particular on Article 55 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and Articles 64 and 65 of Regulation (EU) No 404/2011.

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Article 22a

No later than three years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall forward to Parliament and the Council the findings of scientific research conducted into the impact of predators, in particular seals and cormorants, on the Baltic salmon stock. On the basis of those research findings the Commission shall draw up a plan for the management of populations of predators that have an impact on the Baltic salmon stock, which shall be brought into force no later than in 2016.

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1. Member States concerned shall report to the Commission on the technical conservation measures adopted in accordance with Chapter V and their fulfilment of the objectives set out in Article 5 in the third year after the entry into force of this Regulation and then every third year.

1. Member States concerned shall report to the Commission on the technical conservation measures adopted in accordance with Chapter V and their fulfilment of the objectives set out in Article 5 one year after the entry into force of this Regulation and then every year.

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2. Member States concerned shall report to the Commission on the implementation of this Regulation and on the fulfilment of the objectives set out in Article 5 in the sixth year after the entry into force of this Regulation and then every sixth year. The Member State report shall in particular provide the following information:

2. Member States concerned shall report to the Commission on the implementation of this Regulation and on the fulfilment of the objectives set out in Article 5 in the third year after the entry into force of this Regulation and then every third year. The Member State report shall in particular provide the following information:

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The Commission shall, on the basis of the reporting by Member States as referred to in Article 23 of this Regulation and on the basis of scientific advice, evaluate the impact of the management measures on the Baltic salmon stock and on the fisheries exploiting that stock in the year following that in which it receives the Member States reports.

The Commission shall, on the basis of the reporting by Member States as referred to in Article 23 of this Regulation and on the basis of scientific advice, evaluate the impact of the management measures on the Baltic salmon stock and on the fisheries exploiting that stock in the year following that in which it receives the Member States reports. The Commission shall review the ban on the use of driftnets for salmon fishing in the light of their impact on the Baltic salmon stock.

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Where a Member States concerned have not established or published, by the set deadline, the measures set out in Articles 6 or 11, or or where such measures are deemed inadequate and/or ineffective following the assessment carried out in accordance with Article 6.4 or 11.1, the empowerment of the Member State concerned referred to in Articles 6 or 11 shall be revoked by the Commission. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein.

Where a Member States concerned have not established or published, by the set deadline, the measures set out in Articles 6 or 11, or where such measures are deemed inadequate and/or ineffective following the assessment carried out in accordance with Article 6.4 or 11.1, the empowerment of the Member State concerned referred to in Articles 6 or 11 shall be revoked by the Commission. The procedure laid down in Article 258 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union shall be used to revoke the empowerment.