The Classified Bivalve Mollusc Production Areas in Ireland ( 2011/12) designates the production areas from which live bivalve molluscs may be taken. Gatherers may only harvest live bivalve molluscs from these production areas which have fixed locations and boundaries and which are classified - as being of class A, B or C in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 854/2004. Annex II of Regulation (EC) 854/2004 sets out the requirements for the classification of production and relaying areas, the monitoring of classified relaying and production areas and the recording and exchange of information.