There was a brief presentation by the Commission of proposals tomanage fishing in the Mediterranean and agreement of a proposal for a regulation on themanagement of fishing effort in western waters.The new western watersproposal was first discussed at the May Council, but its adoption has beendelayed while the presidency sought a compromise acceptable to as many member statesas possible.The new regulation (Com (2002) 739 final) replaces an earlier westernwaters regulation (EEC) No 2847/93.