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ICCAT REPORT 2002-2003 (II)
12. Adoption of the report
The Chair explained that the report would be adopted by mail. The Report was subsequently adopted by mail,
and the Commission adopted the Report at its the 18 th Regular Meeting (17-24 November 2003).
13. Adjournment
Participants commended the Chair for her excellent guidance and all the effort spent in leading the discussions.
The outstanding efforts of the Secretariat and the interpreters were recognized. The meeting was adjourned.
Agenda
1. Opening of the Meeting
2. Election of the Chairman
3. Adoption of the Agenda
4. Appointment of the Rapporteur
5. Review of the Terms of Reference
6. Review of current ICCAT process for the imposition/removal of trade restrictive measures
7. Further developments for the imposition/removal of trade restrictive measures
8. Consideration of all relevant factors
9. Consideration of additional measures for listing and de-listing IUU Fishing activities
10. Future work program
11. Other business
12. Adoption of the report
13. Adjournment
Appendix 1 to ANNEX 4.2
Documents Submitted for Discussion
Appendix 2 to ANNEX 4.2
– Criteria for the Imposition and Removal of Trade Restrictive Measures for Consideration submitted by
Canada (see Appendix 4.6 to Annex 5 of 2002 Commission Report)
– Trade Measure Proposal by EC and Explanatory Memorandum (see Appendix 4.7 to Annex 5 of 2002
Commission Report)
– Draft Resolution by ICCAT on the Introduction of Supplementary Procedure on ICCAT Trade-related
Schemes proposed by Japan, Canada and the United States and Explanatory Memorandum Presented by
Japan on the Proposed Resolution (see Annex 9.3 of the 2002 Commission Report)
– Summary of Historical Actions Taken by the Commission (see Appendix 2 to ANNEX 10])
– Canada's Table Comparing Trade Measure Instruments (see Appendix 4.8 to Annex 5 of 2002 Commission
Report)
– Outline of the Positions of Chinese Taipei for the 2003 Meeting of the ICCAT Working Group on Process and
Criteria for the Establishment of IUU Trade Restrictive Measures (see text following)
1. It is necessary for the resulting draft document to be capable of fitting in with the existing ICCAT measures
and serving as a truly supplementary tool, instead of creating a brand new measure.
The mandate of this Working Group meeting is do develop criteria and a process for the fair, transparent, and
consistent application of the existing ICCAT measures, including trade restrictive measures, to prevent, deter and
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