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ELABORATION OF FISH AGGREGATING DEVICES (‘FAD’) MANAGEMENT MEASURES FAD management measures for Member State vessels shall include the following:

(1) description of FAD management measures:

(a) type of FAD/beacon/buoy;

(b) maximum number of FADs to be deployed per vessel;

(c) minimum distance between each FAD;

(d) incidental catch reduction and utilisation policy;

(e) potential interactions with other gear types;

(f) statement or policy on FAD ownership;

(2) institutional arrangements:

(a) institutional responsibilities for FAD management measures;

(b) application processes for the approval of FAD deployment;

(c) obligations for vessel owners and masters regarding FAD deployment and use;

(d) FAD replacement policy;

(e) additional reporting obligations beyond this Regulation;

(f) conflict resolution policy in respect of FADs;

(g) details on any closed area or period (e.g. territorial waters, shipping lanes, proximity of small-scale fisheries, etc.;

(3) FAD construction specifications and requirements:

(a) FAD design characteristics (description);

(b) lighting requirements;

(c) radar reflectors;

(d) visible distance;

(e) FAD marking and identifier;

(f) radio buoy marking and identifier (requirement for serial numbers);

(g) echosounder buoy marking and identifier (requirement for serial numbers);

(h) research undertaken on biodegradable FADs;

(i) prevention of loss or abandonment of FADs;

(j) management of FAD recovery;

(4) applicable period for the FAD management measures; and (5) means for monitoring and reviewing the implementation of FAD management measures.