4.11. 87 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 314/17 COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 3252/87 of 19 October 1987 on the coordination and promotion of research in the fisheries sector THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Having regard to the opinion of the FEuropean Parliament (1), Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 101/76 (2) provides that, with a view to the coordination of the structural policies of Member States in the fisheries sector, measures to coordinate their research and scientific and technical assistance policies in this area are to be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 43 (2) of the Treaty; Whereas recent developments affecting the fisheries sector, in particular the extension of fishery zones to 200 miles, and the establishment of a Community system for the conservation and management of fishery resources have intensified the need for effective coordination of biological, technological and economic research in the Community fisheries sector, in order to facilitate the adaptation of Community fleets to the new fishing conditions; Whereas the introduction of measures to allow for effective coordination of fisheries research within the Community requires that the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 101/76 relating to fisheries research should be supplemented, in particular by arrangements for the systematic exchange of scientific, economic and financial information on fisheries research in the Community and the coordination of such research in areas likely to affect the adaptation of the Community’s fishing industry; Whereas Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 on the framework programme for Community activities in the field of research and technological development {1987 to 1991) (3) provides in particular for the implementation of research programmes for increased productivity, improved quality and the processing of fisheries products; Whereas the coordination and promotion of research implies that the Community should support and supplement work 1 (1) OJ No C 255, 13. 10. 1986, p. 239. (2) OJ No L 20, 28.1. 1976, p. 19. (3 OJ No L 302, 24.10. 1987, p. 1. performed in Member States, the better to meet research - requirements and the needs of the common fisheries policy; Whereas provision should be made to this end for the establishment of Community research and research coordination programmes in areas of special importance for the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy; Whereas the Standing Committee for the Fishing Industry (SCFI) and the Scientific and Technical Committee for Fisheries (STCF) provide the best means of assisting and advising the Commission usefully in the performance of the tasks entrusted to it as regards the coordination and promotion of fisheries research; Whereas the work of those Committees and that of the Scientific and Technical Research Committee (CREST) must be coordinated; Whereas, in order that the findings of research in which the Community participates be utilized, it must be ensured that they are made available to interested parties in the Community; Whereas provision must be made for a Community financial contribution to Community research and research coordination programmes, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Article 1 1.  With a view to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy, fisheries research undertaken in the Member States shall be coordinated and promoted at Community level in accordance with the provisions laid down in this Regulation. 2. In applying this Regulation, account shall be taken of the general lines of scientific and technological policy laid down by the Community. TITLE 1 Information and consultation Article 2 A procedure for information and consultation between the Member States and the Commission shall be established in accordance with the provisions of Articles 3 and 4.