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Conservation of fishery resources and protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures (debate) IT
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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1343/2011 and (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 PDF (1 MB) DOC (356 KB)
Amendments (47)
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Where no technical measures are in place at regional level then defined baseline standards should apply. Those baseline standards should be derived from existing technical measures, taking account of STECF advice and the opinions of stakeholders. They should consist of bBaseline mesh sizes for towed gears and static nets, minimum conservation reference sizes, closed or restricted areas, nature conservation measures to mitigate against bycatches of marine mammals and seabirds in certain areas and any other regionally specific measures currently in existence that are still required to ensure conservation objectives continue to be met until such times measures are put in place under regionalisationare, in any case, subject to rules adopted at regional level in accordance with the provisions of Article 18 of Regulation 1380/2013.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Member States, in conjunction with stakeholders can, should develop joint recommendations for appropriate technical measures that deviate from the baselines, in accordance with the regionalisation process set out in the CFP, even where there is no multiannual plan.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The main instrument for establishing regional technical measures should be throughUnder the multiannual plans as defined in the CFP. Under such multiannual plans the baseline standards may be amended, new measures established to supplement or replace the baseline standards or derogate from these measures where it can be demonstrated they have no conservation benefit or that alternative measures have been put in place that ensure the objectives and targets continue to be met. In accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, multiannual plans may also contain other nature conservation measures to minimise the negative impact of fishing on the ecosystem, such as the ones necessary for the purpose of complying with the obligations under Article 13(4) of Directive 2008/56/EC, Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC or Article 6 of Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
27a. Where there is a direct management interest concerning a single Member State, proposals for individual technical measures may be submitted, to modify existing conservation measures, subject to consultation of the relevant Advisory Councils.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In developing joint recommendations to adopt alternative size and species selective gears to the baseline mesh sizes in multiannual plans, regional groups of Member States should ensure that such gears result in, as a minimum, similar or improved selectivity patterns as the baseline gears.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In developing joint recommendations to amend or establish new closed or restricted areas in multiannual plans to protect juveniles and spawning aggregations, regional groups of Member States should define the specifications, extent, duration, gear restrictions and control and monitoring arrangements in their joint recommendations.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) In developing joint recommendations to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes in multiannual plans, regional groups of Member States should ensure the objectives of the CFP are not jeopardised by ensuring that the protection of juveniles of marine species should be respected while ensuring that no distortion is introduced into the market and that no market for fish below minimum conservation reference sizes is created.
Amendment 54 #
(38) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to update the list of fish and shellfish for which directed fishing is prohibited; to update the list of sensitive areas where fishing should be restricted; to adopt technical measures as part of multiannual plans; and to adopt technical measures as part of temporary discard plans. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure that catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes do not exceed 5% by volume in accordance with Article 2(2) and Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.are reduced as much as possible;
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ensure that bycatches of marine mammals, marine reptiles, seabirds and other non-commercially exploited species do not exceed levels provided for in UnioEuropean legislation and international agreements that are binding on the Union.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on seabed habitats do not exceed the levels needed to achieve good environmental status for each habitat type assessed in the framework of Directive 2008/56/EC in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to be achieved.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) 'recreational fisheries' means non- commercial fishing activities exploiting marine living aquaticbiological resources for recreation, tourism or sport;
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 Member States may submit, jointly or individually, common recommendations defining appropriate technical measures at the regional level that deviate from the measures set out in paragraph 1.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Technical measures recommended in accordance with paragraph 2 shall as a minimum be equivalentensure the same level of protection as the measures referred to in paragraph 1 in terms of exploitation patterns and level ofthe protection provided forof sensitive species and habitats as those measures referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – title
Article 19 – title
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be empowered to establish technical measures at regional level with the aim of achieving objectives of multiannual plans referred to in Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. SNevertheless, even in the absence of multiannual plans and where reasons relating to conservation of marine resources and protection of ecosystems so require, such measures shall be established by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with Article 32 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) To evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures, targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches; to the level of byincidental catches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing; should be established that reflect the objectives of the CFP, Union environmental legislation (in particular Council Directive 92/43, Directive 2009/147/EC and Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council21 ), and international best practices. _________________ 21 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p.1.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Member States should make the broadest possible use of the available measures in Regulation (EU) 508/2014 to support fishermen in implementing technical measures and ensure that the socio-economic objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy are taken into account.
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In order not to hinder scientific research, artificialdirect restocking and transplantation, the provisions of this Regulation should not apply to operations which may be necessary for the conducting of such activities.
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation shall apply to activitiesWithout prejudice to article 29, this Regulation shall apply to all fishing activities (recreational and commercial) pursued by Union fishing vessels and nationals of Member States, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag State, in the fishing zones referred to in Article 5 as well as by fishing vessels flying the flag of, and registered in, third countries when fishing in Union waters.
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) optimise exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and/or spawning aggregations of marine species;
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure that catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes do not exceed 5% by volume in accordance withsizes are reduced as much as possible and quantified so as to contribute to achieving the objectives established in Article 2(2) and Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) ensure compliance and arrange for assessment of socioeconomic implications in accordance with Article 2(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall monitor the effectiveness of technical measures in achieving the targets set out in paragraph 1. The extent to which these targets have been achieved shall be reviewed as part of the reporting process set out in Article 34.
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Socio-economic objectives In order to take into account the socio- economic objectives of Article 2 (5)( c),( f) and (i) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, when adopting and implementing technical and conservation measures, Member State shall make extensive use of the measures in Articles 38, 39 and 40 of Regulation (EU) N°508/2014.
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘exploitation pattern’ means how fishing pressuremortality is distributed across the age profile of a stock;
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘directed fishing’ means fishing for a defined species or combination of species where the total catch of that/those species makes up more than 50% of the economic value of the catch;
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5 a) ‘conservation status of a species’ means the conservation status of species as defined by Article 1 of Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
(5 b) ‘conservation status of a habitat’ means the conservation of habitats as defined by Article 1 of Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 404 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 29
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 29
(29) ‘St Andrews cross’ means a grab which employs a scissor-like actionused to harvest, for example, bivalve molluscs or red coral from the seabed;
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Where the best available scientific advice recommends an amendment of the list of areas in Annex II, including the addition of new areas, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts, pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 11(2) and 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013. When adopting such amendments, the Commission shall give particular attention to the mitigation of negative social and environmental effects of the displacement of fishing activity to other sensitive areas.
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Where suchensitive habitats occur in waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of a Member State, that Member State is empowered to establish closed areas or other conservation measures to protect such sensitive habitats, pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Such measures shall be compatible with the objectives of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013 and be at least as stringent as measures under Union law.
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to fishing activities in the Mediterranean Sea or catches of species which are exempted from the application of the landing obligation in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – title
Article 17 – title
Amendment 500 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 Member States may, jointly or individually, submit joint recommendations defining appropriate technical measures at the regional level that deviate from the measures set out in paragraph 1.
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
- detailed rules on the signal and implementation characteristics of acoustic deterrent devices as referred to in Part D of Annexes V to, VI, VII, VIII and X;
Amendment 557 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – indent 6
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – indent 6
- detailed rules of the design and deployment of bird scaring lines and weighted lines as referred to in Part D of Annexes VI, VII and VIIX.
Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) in the case of fish below the minimum conservation reference size, they are sold for purposes other than direct human consumption.
Amendment 565 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – title
Article 30 – title
Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The technical measures provided for in this Regulation shall not apply to fishing operations conducted solely for the purpose of artificialdirect restocking or transplantation of marine species, provided that those operations are carried out with the permission and under the authority of the Member State or Member States having a direct management interest.
Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Where the artificialdirect restocking or transplantation is carried out in the waters of another Member State or Member States, the Commission and all those Member States shall be informed at least one month in advance of the intention to conduct such fishing operations.
Amendment 576 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Articles 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 153(3)(second subparagraph), 14, 15(1) and (2), 16 and 25 are deleted;
Amendment 587 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point o
Annex I – point o
(o) berried female crawfish (Palinuridae spp.) and berried female lobster (Homarus gammarus) in all Union waters except when used for direct restocking or transplantation purposes;Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1
Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1
1. Baseline mesh sizes for towed and encircling gears
Amendment 680 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The following codend mesh sizes shall apply in the Mediterranean. Member States may allow a derogation for boat seines, shore seines, and purse seines, if these are covered by a management plan as referred to in Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006, provided that the fisheries concerned are highly selective, have a negligible effect on the marine environment, and are not affected by provisions under Article 4(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006.
Amendment 695 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IX – Part D
Annex IX – Part D