Prop D[E] - ON ESTABLISHING A QUOTA ALLOCATION SYSTEM FOR THE MAIN TARGETED SPECIES IN THE IOTC AREA OF COMPETENCE - Submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran

In order to presenting a proposal that through a combination of suitable quota allocation criteria and develop a fair and equitable quota allocation system we need to consider historically fished in the IOTC area, social economic aspects of tuna fishing activities, investment of countries in this field and, responsible fishing activities and also experiences of other share stocks quota allocation. [...] Define a mechanism for develop the quota allocation system for all the species and identifying duties and responsibilities of CPCs and non-CPCs of IOTC to implement the system during a period of time. [...] History of tuna fishery (Base of quota) The history and background of tuna fishing activities in the IOTC area by different countries, is one of the main important criteria, which needs to consideration in quota allocation system. [...] In the other hand if all the countries completely obey all the legislations and roles and in the best condition, there is possibility the amount of catch will reach up to average catch in past decade not more than it. [...] Being IOTC basin country (15%rate) Beside of history and background of tuna fishing activities in the IOTC area, the location of countries in Indian Ocean basin is the other factor which gives to the region countries some priority.