Activities of Ian HUDGHTON related to 2011/0195(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Common Fisheries Policy - Common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products (debate)
Common fisheries policy (debate)
Amendments (100)
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Common Fisheries Policy should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long-term sustainable environmental, economic, and social conditions. It should contribute moreover to increased productivity, a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector, stable markets, ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices. The Common Fisheries Policy has to date failed in these aims and it has therefore been necessary for the Union to have a major re-evaluation of fisheries management.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) At the World Summit on Sustainable Development at Johannesburg in 2002, the Union and its Member States committed to act against the continued decline of many fish stocks. Therefore, the Union should improve its Common Fisheries Policy to ensure that as a matter of priority exploitation levels of marine biological resources stocks are restored and maintained at levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yields from the populations of harvested stocks by 2015 where possible. Where less scientific information is available, this may require applying proxies to maximum sustainable yield.
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is important that the management of the Common Fisheries Policy is guided by principles of good governance. Those principles include decision-making based on best available scientific advice, broad stakeholder involvement and a long-term perspective. The successful management of the Common Fisheries Policy also depends on a clear definition of responsibilities at Union, national, regional and local levels and on the mutual compatibility and consistency of the measures taken with other Union policies. The precise definition of responsibilities at different levels will vary in each Member State given the different constitutional arrangements in place.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Rules in place restricting access to resources within the 12 nautical mile zones of Member States have operated satisfactorily benefiting conservation by restricting fishing effort in the most sensitive part of Union waters. Those rules have also preserved traditional fishing activities on which the social and economic development of certain coastal communities is highly dependent. Those rules should therefore continue to apply indefinitely.
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Marine biological resources around the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands should continue to be especially protected since they contribute to the preservation of the local economy of these islands, having regard to the structural, social and economic situation of those islands. The limitation of certain fishing activities in those waters to fishing vessels registered in the ports of the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands should therefore be maintained indefinitely.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Multi-annual plans should where possible cover multiple stocks where those stocks are jointly exploited. The multiannual plans should establish the basis for fixing fishing opportunities and quantifiable targets for the sustainable exploitation of stocks and marine ecosystems concerned, defining clear timeframes and safeguard mechanisms for unforeseen developments. Multiannual plans should be developed in full cooperation with stakeholders, the Member States and the Advisory Councils.
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Measures are needed to reduce and eliminate the current high levels of unwanted catches and discards. Indeed, unwanted catches and discards constitute a substantial waste and affect negatively the sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and marine ecosystems as well as the financial viability of fisheries. An obligation to land all catches of managed stocks caught during fishing activities in Union waters or by Union fishing vessels should be established and gradually implemented. A priority should be given to developing, promoting and encouraging measures and incentives aimed at avoiding unwanted catches in the first place.
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Commission should be able to adopt temporary measures in the event of a serious threat, requiring immediate action, to the conservation of marine biological resources or to the marine ecosystem resulting from fishing activities. These measures should be established within defined timescales and should be operational for a fixed period of time.
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) Member States should be able to adopt temporary measures in the event of a serious threat, requiring immediate action, to the conservation of marine biological resources or to the ecosystem resulting from fishing activities.
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Member States should be able to adoptresponsible for the adoption of conservation measures and technical measures for the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy to allow for the policy to better address the realities and specificities of individual fisheries and to increase the adherence to the policy.
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26 a) Member States should be encouraged to cooperate with each other on a regional basis.
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) A system of transferable fishing concessions for the majority of managed stocks under the Common Fisheries Policy should be implemented no later than 31 December 2013 for all vessels of 12 meters' length or over and all other vessels fishing with towed gears. Member States may exclude vessels up to 12 meters' length oMember States should be responsible for developing their than vessels using towed gear from transferable fishing concessions. Such a system should contribute to industry-induced fleet reductions and improved economic performance while at the same time creating legally secure and exclusive transferable fishing concession of a Member State's annual fishing opportunities. Since marine biological resources are a common good, transferable fishing concessions should only establish user entitlements to a Member State's part of annual fishing opportunities which may be recalled according to established rulown systems for the allocation of fishing opportunities.
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
Amendment 441 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) SGiven that fishing fleets in each Member State have specific characteristics and contribute to the socio- economic vulnerability of some small- scale fleets justify the limitation of the mandatory system of transferable fishing concessions to large vessels. The system of transferable fishing concessions should apply to stocks for which fishing opportunities are allocatedwell- being of coastal communities, Member States should be responsible for choosing their own systems for the allocation of fishing opportunities, including with regard to their small-scale fleets.
Amendment 448 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
Amendment 517 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) The specific nature of aquaculture requires an Advisory Council for stakeand huge diversity of aquaculture in each Member State requires that the management and development of aquaculture shoulder consultation on elements of Union policies which could affect aquaculture be taken within the political and legal framework of each Member State, with the Union's role being to encourage aquaculture development without centralising management at the Union level.
Amendment 550 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53 a (new)
Recital 53 a (new)
(53 a) Advisory Councils should be consulted by Member States and the Commission prior to management measures being implemented. Divergence from an Advisory Council's opinion in the implementation or modification of measures should be fully explained by the Member State involved or by the Commission where appropriate.
Amendment 585 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 1 – article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) in relation to measures on markets and financial measures in support of the Common Fisheries Policy, fresh water biological resources, aquaculture, and the processing and marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products, in relation to measures on markets and financial measures in support of the Common Fisheries Policy.
Amendment 630 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The Common Fisheries Policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management, and shall aim to ensure, by 2015, that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species abovet least at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield. This exploitation rate shall be achieved by 2015 where possible.
Amendment 749 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) fully respect the link between individual fishing communities and nations and the waters they have historically fished;
Amendment 787 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) clear definition of responsibilities at the Union, national, regional and local levels respecting the constitutional arrangements of each Member State;
Amendment 790 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) the need to take a decentralised and regionalised approach to fisheries management;
Amendment 825 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) the empowerment of Member States to manage their own fisheries whilst cooperating with each other on a regional basis.
Amendment 886 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 11
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 11
– ‘catch limit’ means a quantitative limit on catches of a fish stock or group of fish stocks subject to an obligation to land, over a given period, and a quantitative limit on landings of a fish stock or group of fish stocks over a given period for which an obligation to land does not exist;
Amendment 888 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 11 a (new)
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 11 a (new)
– 'unwanted catches' means catches of species below minimum conservation reference size or minimum landing size, or of prohibited species, or of species subject to catch limits for which a Member State and/or a fisherman does not or does no longer have a quota;
Amendment 1015 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 6 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Union fishing vessels shall have equal access to waters and resources in all Union waters other than those referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, subject to the measures adopted under Part III.
Amendment 1017 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 6 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In the waters up to 12 nautical miles from baselines under their sovereignty or jurisdiction, Member States shall be authorised from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2022 to restrict fishing to fishing vessels that traditionally fish in those waters from ports on the adjacent coast, without prejudice to the arrangements for Union fishing vessels flying the flag of other Member States under existing neighbourhood relations between Member States and the arrangements contained in Annex I, fixing for each Member State the geographical zones within the coastal bands of other Member States where fishing activities are pursued and the species concerned. Member States shall inform the Commission of the restrictions put in place under this paragraph.
Amendment 1023 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 6 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 6 – paragraph 3
3. In the waters up to 100 nautical miles from the baselines of the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands, the Member States concerned may from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2022 restrict fishing to vessels registered in the ports of those islands. Such restrictions shall not apply to Union vessels that traditionally fish in those waters, in so far as those vessels do not exceed the fishing effort traditionally exerted. Member States shall inform the Commission of the restrictions put in place under this paragraph.
Amendment 1034 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 6 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The provisions which will follow arrangements set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be adopted by 31 December 2022remain in place indefinitely.
Amendment 1036 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Part 2 – article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. For species of special importance in the region known as the Shetland Box which are biologically sensitive by reason of their exploitation characteristics, fishing within the Shetland Box will be restricted to vessels flying the flag of Member States who have traditionally had access to the area.
Amendment 1075 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) establishing incentives, including those of an economic nature, to reduce unwanted catches, in particular by promoteing more selective orfishing techniques and to improve or restore the ecosystem, for instance through low impact fishing;
Amendment 1080 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) gradually eliminating discards on a case-by-case basis and taking into account the best available scientific advice;
Amendment 1083 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) fixingadopting measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities;
Amendment 1117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) restrspecifications on the construction of fishing gear, including
Amendment 1119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) modifications or additional devices to improve selectivity or to reduce impact on the benthic zoneecosystem;
Amendment 1126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) prohibilimitations ofn the use of certain fishing gears and on fishing activities in certain areas or seasonperiods;
Amendment 1132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 1148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) specific measures to reduce thminimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on marine eco-systems and non target species;
Amendment 1251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 10 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Multiannual plans shall provide for adaptations of the fishing mortality rate, resulting in a fishing mortality rate that restores and maintains all stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield by 2015 where possible.
Amendment 1275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 3 – article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In cases where fishing mortality is, over a period of time, trending towards maximum sustainable yield it shall not be necessary to take remedial action.
Amendment 1312 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point e
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 1332 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 1340 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point g
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 1343 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point h
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point h
Amendment 1352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point i
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point i
Amendment 1363 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point j
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point j
Amendment 1379 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 a (new)
Part 3 – article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a Member State actions to meet the objectives of a multiannual plan In order to meet the objectives of a multiannual plan, Member States shall be encouraged to cooperate on a regional basis and may implement measures including: a) technical measures including measures concerning the elimination of unwanted catches; b) quantifiable indicators for periodic monitoring and assessment of the progress related to achieving the targets of the multiannual plan; c) specific measures and objectives for the freshwater part of the life cycle of anadromous and catadromous species; d) minimisation of impacts of fishing on the eco-system; e) safeguards and criteria activating those safeguards; f) any other measures suitable to achieve the objectives of multiannual plans.
Amendment 1406 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 13 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 13 – paragraph 1
1. On the basis of evidence of a serious threat to the conservation of marine biological resources, or to the marine eco- system and requiring immediate action, the Commission, upon a reasoned request of a Member State or on its own initiative, may decide on temporarergency measures to alleviate the threat. These emergency measures shall not last more than six months. The Commission may take a new decision to extend the temporary measures for no more than six months.
Amendment 1418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 13 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The Member State shall communicate the reasoned request referred to in paragraph 1 simultaneously to the Commission, to the other Member States and to the Advisory Councils concerned. They may submit their written comments to the Commission within five working days of the request. The Commission shall take a decision within 15 working days of receipt of the request referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 1424 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 3 – article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The emergency measures shall have immediate effect. They shall be notified to the Member States concerned, and published in the Official Journal.
Amendment 1432 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Technical measures frameworks to ensure the protection of marine biological resources and the reduction of the impact of fishing activities on fish stocks and on marine eco-systems shall be established by Member States. Technical measures frameworks shall:
Amendment 1463 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) be adopted in a manner most appropriate to each Member State, sea basin and fishery.
Amendment 1475 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 15 – title
Part 3 – article 15 – title
Obligation to land all catcheeliminate discards
Amendment 1585 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to wider obligations to eliminate the catching of unwanted catches in the first place.
Amendment 1586 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Member States shall be authorised to conduct pilot projects with a view to developing conservation measures aimed at eliminating catching of unwanted catches.
Amendment 1640 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 1
1. In a multiannual plan established pursuant to Articles 9, 10 and 11 Member States mayshall be authorised to adoptand responsible for the adoption of measures, in accordance with that multiannual plan, which specify the conservation measures applicable to vessels flying their flagin relation to stocks in Union waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities.
Amendment 1656 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) are compatible with the scope and objectives of the multiannual planUnion conservation measure;
Amendment 1667 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. In respect of conservation measures applying to a specific geographical area, Member States having a direct management interest affected by the measures shall cooperate with each other for the purposes of ensuring that conservation measures taken are fully compliant with paragraph 2 and are compatible at the regional level.
Amendment 1672 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Member States shall consult the relevant Advisory Councils and the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STEFC) on a draft of the measures accompanied by an explanatory memorandum. Such drafts shall at the same time be notified to the Commission and other Member States.
Amendment 1675 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Member States shall duly take into account the opinions submitted by the relevant Advisory Councils and STECF and, where the final measures adopted diverge from these opinions, shall provide detailed explanations of the reasons why they diverge. Member States shall make every effort to involve in this consultation, at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner, other relevant stakeholders of the fishery concerned, in order to identify the views and proposals of all the relevant parties during the preparation of the measures envisaged.
Amendment 1678 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 d (new)
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. In respect of conservation measures applying to a specific geographical area, Member States may adopt national measures which have been agree with the other Member States in the area concerned provided that they are compatible with the relevant conservation measure and/or multiannual plan.
Amendment 1708 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 to specify the conservation measures for fisheries covered by a multiannual plan, if the Member States authorised to take measures in accordance with Article 17 do not notify such measures to the Commission within threesix months after the date of entry into force of the multiannual plan.
Amendment 1716 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 to specify conservation measures for fisheries covered by a multiannual plan, ifIn the event that the Commission considers that
Amendment 1720 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 – point a
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Member State measures are deemed not to benot compatible with the objectives of a multiannual plan on the basis of an assessment carried out pursuant to Article 19 or
Amendment 1722 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Member State measures are deemedo not to meet the objectives and quantifiable targets set out in multiannual plans effectively, on the basis of an assessment carried out pursuant to Article 19, or
Amendment 1723 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 – point c
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) safeguards established in accordance with Article 11(i) are triggered. They shall notify the Member State of their opinion as regards the measures, giving reasons for why they consider that the measures are not compatible with the multiannual plan, do not meet the objectives or quantifiable targets, or trigger the safeguards established in accordance with Article 11(i).
Amendment 1725 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. In the event of the Commission delivering an opinion pursuant to paragraph 2, the relevant Member State shall have three months in which to modify their measures in order to make them compatible with and to meet the objectives of the multiannual plan.
Amendment 1726 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. In the event of a Member State failing to modify their measures pursuant to paragraph 2a, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 to specify conservation measures for fisheries covered by the multiannual plan.
Amendment 1727 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Prior to adopting any delegated acts in accordance with Article 55, the Commission shall consult the relevant Advisory Councils and the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STEFC) on a draft of the measures accompanied by an explanatory memorandum.
Amendment 1728 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 d (new)
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. The Commission shall duly take into account the opinions submitted by the relevant Advisory Councils and STECF and, where the final delegated acts adopted diverge from these opinions, shall provide detailed explanations of the reasons why they diverge. The Commission shall make every effort to involve in this consultation, at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner, other relevant stakeholders of the fishery concerned, in order to identify the views and proposals of all the relevant parties during the preparation of the measures envisaged.
Amendment 1731 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 20 a (new)
Part 3 – article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a Member State measures in case of a serious threat to marine biological resources 1. On the basis of evidence of a serious threat to the conservation of marine biological resources, or to the marine eco- system and requiring immediate action, a Member State may decide on emergency measures to alleviate the threat. These emergency measures shall not last more than six months. The Member State may take a new decision to extend the emergency measures for no more than six months. 2. The Member State shall communicate the emergency measures referred to in paragraph 1 simultaneously to the Commission, to the other Member States and to the Advisory Councils concerned.
Amendment 1738 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In a technical measures framework established pursuant to Article 14 Member States mayshall be authorised to adoptand responsible for the adoption of measures, in accordance with that framework, which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in their waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities. Member States shall ensure that such technical measures:
Amendment 1769 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 to specify technical measures, if Member State measures are deemed on the basis of an assessment carried out pursuant to Article 23:In the event that the Commission considers that Member State measures
Amendment 1772 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 – point a
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) not to beare not compatible with the objectives set out in a technical measures framework or
Amendment 1774 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) do not to meet the objectives set out in such a technical measures framework effectively. The Commission shall notify the Member State of their opinion as regards the measures, giving reasons for why they consider that the measures are not compatible with or do not meet the objectives set out in the technical measures framework.
Amendment 1775 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. In the event of the Commission delivering an opinion pursuant to paragraph 2, the relevant Member State shall have three months in which to modify their measures in order to make them compatible with and to meet the objectives of the technical measures framework.
Amendment 1776 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. In the event of a Member State failing to modify their measures pursuant to paragraph 2a, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 to specify technical measures covered by the technical measures framework.
Amendment 1777 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Prior to adopting any delegated acts in accordance with Article 55, the Commission shall consult the relevant Advisory Councils and the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STEFC) on a draft of the measures accompanied by an explanatory memorandum.
Amendment 1778 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 d (new)
Part 3 – article 24 – paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. The Commission shall duly take into account the opinions submitted by the relevant Advisory Councils and STECF and, where the final delegated acts adopted diverge from these opinions, shall provide detailed explanations of the reasons why they diverge. The Commission shall make every effort to involve in this consultation, at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner, other relevant stakeholders of the fishery concerned, in order to identify the views and proposals of all the relevant parties during the preparation of the measures envisaged.
Amendment 1783 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
A Member State mayshall adopt measures for the conservation of fish stocks in Union waters provided that those measures:
Amendment 1802 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 27 – title
Part 4 – article 27 – title
Establishment of systems of transferable fishing concessionMember State systems for the allocation of fishing opportunities
Amendment 1808 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shall establish a system of transferable fishing concessions no later than 31 December 2013 forfor the allocation of fishing opportunities assigned to that Member State in accordance with Union law. It shall inform the Commission of the allocation system.
Amendment 1821 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1831 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1845 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 2
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may extend the system of transferable fishing concessions to fishing vessels of less than 12 meters length overall and deploying other types of gear than towed gear and shall in systems for the allocation of fishing opportunities shall be fully compatible with the objectives set out in Articles 2 and 3 and shall be fully appropriate form the Commission thereofregion and fishery concerned.
Amendment 1854 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 28
Part 4 – article 28
Allocation of transferable fishing 1. A transferable fishing concession shall establish an entitlement to use the individual fishing opportunities allocated in accordance with Article 29(1). 2. Each Member State shall allocate transferable fishing concessions on the basis of transparent criteria, for each stock or group of stocks for which fishing opportunities are allocated in accordance with Article 16, excluding fishing opportunities obtained under sustainable fisheries agreements. 3. For the allocation of transferable fishing concessions pertaining to mixed fisheries, Member States shall take account of the likely catch composition of vessels participating in such fisheries. 4. Transferable fishing concessions may only be allocated by a Member State to an owner of a fishing vessel flying the flag of that Member State, or to legal or natural persons for the purpose of being used on such a vessel. Transferable fishing concessions may be pooled together for collective management by legal or natural persons or recognized producer organisations. Member States may limit eligibility for receiving transferable fishing concessions on the basis of transparent and objective criteria. 5. Member States may limit the period of validity of transferable fishing concessions to a period of at least 15 years, for the purpose of reallocating such concessions. Where Member States have not limited the period of validity of the transferable fishing concessions, they may recall such concessions with a notice of at least 15 years. 6. Member States may recall transferable fishing concessions with a shorter notice in the event of an established serious infringement committed by the holder of the concessions. Such recalls shall be operated in a manner which gives full effect to the Common Fisheries Policy, the proportionality principle and, whenever necessary, with immediate effect. 7. Notwithstanding paragraph 5 and 6, Member States may recall transferable fishing concessions that have not been used on a fishing vessel for a period of three consecutive years.rticle 28 deleted concessions
Amendment 1911 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 29
Part 4 – article 29
Amendment 1953 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 30
Part 4 – article 30
Amendment 1967 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 31
Part 4 – article 31
Amendment 1999 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 32
Part 4 – article 32
Amendment 2011 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 33
Part 4 – article 33
Allocation of fishing opportunities not subject to a system of transferable fishing 1. Each Member State shall decide how fishing opportunities assigned to it in accordance with Article 16, and which are not subject to a system of transferable fishing concessions, may be allocated to vessels flying its flag. It shall inform the Commission of the allocation method.rticle 33 deleted concessions
Amendment 2030 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 5 – article 34 – paragraph 1
Part 5 – article 34 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall if and where necessary put in place measures to adjust the fishing capacity of their fleets in order to achieve an effective balance between such fishing capacity and their fishing opportunities.
Amendment 2064 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 5 – article 35 – paragraph 1
Part 5 – article 35 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State fleet shall be subject to fishing capacity ceilings as set out in Annex IIshall seek to ensure that its fleet capacity is effectively balanced with its fishing opportunities.
Amendment 2070 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 5 – article 35 – paragraph 2
Part 5 – article 35 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2078 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 5 – article 35 – paragraph 3
Part 5 – article 35 – paragraph 3
Amendment 2088 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 5 – article 36 – paragraph 3
Part 5 – article 36 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall set up a Union fishing fleet register containing the information that it receives pursuant paragraph 2. The fleet register shall be clearly divided into sub-sections for each Member State.
Amendment 2306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 2
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shallmay establish a multiannual national strategic plan for the development of aquaculture activities on their territory by 2014.
Amendment 2345 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 8 – article 44
Part 8 – article 44
Amendment 2479 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 12 – article 53 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Part 12 – article 53 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) assist Member States in implementing appropriate measures within a regionalised Common Fisheries Policy;