Brussels, 03/03/2014 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 3 March, the Council Ministers of the EU adopted its position on the regulation modifying regulation 812/2004 laying down measures on accidental catches of cetaceans in fishing. The text reflects the agreement reached by the Council and the European Parliament at a trialogue on 30 January 2014.
The text provides for delegated acts to be used to adapt the technical specifications and conditions for the use of acoustic deterrent devices, as...