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1. As appropriate and without prejudice to the respective competences under the Treaty, a multiannual plan shall include:

(a) the scope, in terms of stocks, fishery and the area to which the multiannual plan shall be applied;

(b) objectives that are consistent with the objectives set out in Article 2 and with the relevant provisions of Articles 6 and 9;

(c) quantifiable targets such as fishing mortality rates and/or spawning stock biomass;

(d) clear time-frames to reach the quantifiable targets;

(e) conservation reference points consistent with the objectives set out in Article 2;

(f) objectives for conservation and technical measures to be taken in order to achieve the targets set out in Article 15, and measures designed to avoid and reduce, as far as possible, unwanted catches;

(g) safeguards to ensure that quantifiable targets are met, as well as remedial action, where needed, including for situations where the deteriorating quality of data or non-availability put the sustainability of the stock at risk.

2. A multiannual plan may also include:

(a) other conservation measures, in particular measures to gradually eliminate discards, taking into account the best available scientific advice, or to minimise the negative impact of fishing on the ecosystem, to be further specified, where appropriate, in accordance with Article 18;

(b) quantifiable indicators for periodic monitoring and assessment of progress in achieving the targets of the multiannual plan;

(c) where appropriate, specific objectives for the freshwater part of the life cycle of anadromous and catadromous species.

3. A multiannual plan shall provide for its revision after an initial ex-post evaluation, in particular to take account of changes in scientific advice.