248 Amendments of Antolín SÁNCHEZ PRESEDO related to 2011/0380(COD)
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) It is paramount to better integrate environmental concerns into the CFP which should deliver on the objectives and targets of the Union's environmental policy and the Europe 2020 Strategy. The CFP is aimed at an exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield, not later than 2015 as provided for in the Regulation of the Parliament and the Council on the Common Fisheries Policy. The CFP shall implement the precautionary and eco- system approaches to fisheries management. Consequently the EMFF should contribute to the protection of the marine environment as set out in the Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive)
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The fulfilment of certain ex-ante conditionalities is of outmost importance in the context of the CFP, especially as regards the submission of a Multiannual National Strategy Plan on Aquaculture and proven administrative capacity to comply with the data requirements for fisheries management and to enforce with the implementation of a Union control, inspection and enforcement system; and to ensure the implementation of EU legislation on working conditions, particularly those related to safety, health, education and training.
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In line with the goal of simplification, and decentralisation, all activities of the EMFF which fall under shared management, including control and data collection, should take the form of one single operational programme per Member State, in accordance with its national structure. The programming exercise shall cover the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020. Each Member State should prepare a single operational programme incorporating all of the different sub-national operational programmes. Each programme should identify a strategy for meeting targets in relation to the Union priorities for the EMFF and a selection of measures. Programming should comply with Union priorities, while being adapted to national contexts and complement the other Union policies, in particular rural development policy and cohesion policy.
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Recognising the importance of the role that spouses of self-employed fishermen play in small scale coastal fishing, the EMFF should support training and networking contributing to their professional development and giving them the means to better fulfil the ancillary tasks they traditionally perform.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)
Recital 33 a (new)
(33 a) Ancillary fishing and aquaculture activities, designated as such by the Member States – as could be carried out by the net makers, bait suppliers, packers and others dealing directly with fishermen – must be eligible for support from the EMFF to develop their specific activities in order to contribute to improving the functioning of the sector.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Conscious of the weak presence of small scale coastal fishermen in the social dialogue, the EMFF should support organisations promoting this dialogue in the appropriate fora.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Conscious of the potential that diversification offers for small scale coastal fishermen and their crucial role in coastal communities, the EMFF should help the diversification of their activities by covering business start- ups and investments for the retrofitting of their vessels, in addition to the relevant training to acquire the appropriate professional skills in the relevant field outside fishing activities.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In order to address health and safety needs on board, the EMFF should support investments covering safety and, hygiene and prevention of occupational hazards on board.
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The introduction of the transferable fishing concessions systems should make the sector more competitive. Consequently, there may be a need for new professional opportunities outsidein addition to the fishing activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support the diversification and job creation in fishing communities in particular by supporting business start-ups and the reassignment of vessels for maritime activities outsidein addition to fishing activities of small scale coastal fishing vessels, inter alia, recreational fishing. This last operation seems to be appropriate as the small scale coastal fishing vessels are not covered by the transferable fishing concessions systems.
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38 a) In order to create a sustainable future for the fishing sector, it is important for the EMFF to promote job creation in fishing communities, in particular by supporting new business start-ups and helping young people to enter professions in the field of fisheries.
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure a sustainable exploitation of fish stocksing and aquaculture, as well the environmental and socioeconomic aspects thereof. Overcapacity has been identified as a major driver for overfishing. It is therefore paramount to adapt the Union fishing fleet to the resources available. The removal of overcapacity through public aid such as temporary or permanent cessation and scrapping schemes has proven ineffective. The EMFF will therefore support the establishment and management of systems of transferable fishing concessions aiming at the reduction of overcapacity and increased economic performance and profitability of the operators concerned.
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) In line with the discard ban introduced by the CFP, the EMFF should support investments on board aiming at make the best use of unwanted fish caught and valorise underused components of the fish caught. Considering the scarcity of the resources, in order to maximise the value of the fish caught, the EMFF should also support investments on board and during the processing and marketing stages, with a particular focus on innovation, aiming at adding commercial value to fish caught.
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Aquaculture contributes to growth and jobs in coastal and rural regions. Therefore, it is crucial that the EMFF is accessible to aquaculture enterprises, in particular SMEs and contributes to bringing new aquaculture farmers into the business. In order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship. Therefore the EMFF should support innovative operations and business development, in particular non- foodshellfish gathering, natural aquaculture and off-shore aquaculture.
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) New forms of income combined with aquaculture activities have already shown their added value for business development. Therefore the EMFF should support these complementary activities outside aquaculture such as angling- tourism, and promoting the sector and its products, and educational or environmental activities.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) Conscious of the need to identify the most suitable geographical and environmental areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space, the EMFF should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national leveland competent regional authorities in making their strategic choices, especially as regards their definition, location and mapping.
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) Considering that the community-led approach for local development has, over a number of years, proven its utility in promoting the development of fisheriesing and rural areacommunities by fully taking into account the multi-sectoral needs for endogenous development, support should be continued and reinforced in the future.
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 56
Recital 56
(56) In fisheries areas, community-led local developmentareas where fishing and related activities are carried out, community-led local development, in line with regional development strategies, should encourage innovative approaches to create growth and jobs, in particular by adding value to fisheries products and diversifying the local economy towards new economic activities, including those offered by "blue growth" and the broader maritime sectors.
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) Priority should be given to producer organisations and, associations of producer organisations and other representative organisations, by granting them support. The withdrawal of the compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans should gradually be phased out as the importance of this particular kind of support has lost its interest in the light of the evolving structure of the Union market for this kind of products and the growing importance of strong producer's organisations, following an impact assessment, may be considered in 2019.
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) Recognising the growing competition small scale coastal fishermen are confronted to, the EMFF should support entrepreneurial initiatives of small scale coastal fishermen adding value to the fish they catch, in particular by carrying out the processing or direct marketing of the fish they catch.
Amendment 415 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 69
Recital 69
(69) It is paramount that Member States and operators are equipped in such a way that controls can be carried out to a high standard and therefore ensure compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy while providing for the sustainable exploitation of living aquatic resources; taking account of the characteristics of the different fisheries and the cost effectiveness of each one of them, the EMFF should therefore support Member States and operators in conformity with Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. By creating a culture of compliance, this support should contribute to sustainable growth.
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 73
Recital 73
(73) Provisions should be laid down for support to collect, manage and use of fisheries data as specified in the multiannual Union programme, in particular to support national and regional programmes, and the management and use of data for scientific analysis and CFP implementation. The support granted to Member States on the basis of the Regulation (EC) No. 861/2006 for the expenditure incurred relating to the collection, management and use of fisheries data should be continued under the EMFF pursuing the logic of a single fund.
Amendment 425 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
Recital 74
(74) It is also necessary to support the cooperation among Member States, as well as with third countries where relevant, with respect to the collection of data within the same sea basin, as well as with the relevant international scientific bodies and advisory committees.
Amendment 449 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 93
Recital 93
(93) The rules and procedures governing commitments and payments should be simplified so that a regular cash flow is ensured. A pre-financing of 47 % of the contribution from the EMFF should help speeding up the implementation of the operational programme.
Amendment 458 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 101
Recital 101
(101) In order to supplement and amend certain non-essential elements of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of a code of conduct on identification of the cases of non- compliance of CFP rules which could lead to inadmissibility of application and the timeframe of application, in order to ensure ex ante conditionality in a proportionate way, identification of eligible investments on board in order to avoid investments which would lead to increasing the fishing capacity of the vessel, on the method of calculation of net revenue in the case of eco-innovation, on the determination of the eligible operations and costs linked to the protection and restoration of marine protected areas, on the identification of eligible costs in the investments in off- shore and non-foodshellfish gathering, and natural and off- shore aquaculture, the determination of the content of the action plan of local development strategies, determination of eligible costs under the preparatory support for local development strategies, definition of the eligible costs under running costs and animation costs for the local development strategies, the obligations of paying agencies, the determination of tasks of certification bodies, the clarification of the procedures for adequate audit trail, the clarification of the obligations of Member States in case of recoveries of undue payments,
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
This Regulation defines Union financial measures for the implementation of:
Amendment 462 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
(a) the sustainable development of areas of fisheries, aquaculture and related activities,
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 474 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5
(5) 'area of fisheries, area'quaculture and related activities’ generally means an area with sea, river or lake shore or including ponds or a river estuary with a significant level of employment in fisheries or, aquaculture and the ancillary activities thereof, or the processing of their products, and designated as such by the Member State;
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) ‘ancillary fishing and aquaculture activities’ are those carried out by anyone engaging in a professional activity which serves fishermen and is required for their activity, designated as such by the Member State;
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 7
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 7
(7) "Integrated Maritime Policy" (IMP) means a Union policy whose aim is to foster transparent, coordinated and coherent decision making to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of Member States, and notably the coastal, insular and outermost regions in the Union, as well as maritime sectors, through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation;
Amendment 501 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10
(10) 'inland fishing' means fishing carried out for commercial purposes by vesselsfishermen, from a vessel or otherwise, operating exclusively in inland waters or by other devices used for ice fishing;
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 12
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 12
(12) 'integrated maritime governance' means the coordinated management of all sectoral policies of the EUat EU level affecting the oceans, seas, and coastal regions;
Amendment 514 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 18
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 18
(18) 'small scale coastal fishing' means fishingprofessional fishing which is highly- selective and carried out by fishusing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in Table 3 Annex I of Commission Regulation (EC) No 26/2004 of 30 December 2003 regarding the fishing vessels register of the Unionless than 15 metres in length during trips lasting no longer than 24 hours, and which is characterised by the freshness of its products and the fact that it is operated by a microbusiness or family business. It may also include small-scale natural aquaculture, which includes traditional shellfish gathering on foot or from on board vessels;
Amendment 521 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19 a (new)
(19a) ‘Diversification’ means practices for strengthening the versatility of fisheries and aquaculture activities, and the development of activities complementary to their production.
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculturfisheries, aquaculture and related activities that are economically viable, competitive, and socially and environmentally sustainable;
Amendment 542 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) fostering the implementation of the CFP;
Amendment 550 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of areas of fisheries, areaquaculture and related activities;
Amendment 553 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) fostering the development and implementation of the CFPMaritime Policy.
Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The achievement of the objectives of the EMFF shall contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy for job creation and smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It shall be pursued through the following six Union priorities, which translate the relevant Thematic Objectives of the Common Strategic Framework (hereinafter CSF):
Amendment 576 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
(a) promotion of economic growth, social inclusion, creation of jobs, the transfer between generations and supporting labour mobility in coastal and inland communities depending on fishing and aquaculture;
Amendment 593 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) diversification of fisheries activities into other sectors of maritim the fisheries and aquaculture seconomy and growth of maritime economy, including mitigation of climate change.tors, including the development of complementary activities, and other sectors of maritime economy;
Amendment 596 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) combating climate change and saving energy;
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) improving social and labour conditions for fishermen and workers of related activities .
Amendment 603 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) Fostering innovative, competitive and knowledge based fishersector of fisheries, aquaculture and related activities through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 616 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) enhancement of their competitiveness and viability of fisheries, in particular of small scale coastal fleet, and improvement of safety or working conditionsSMEs, as well as the development of an innovative, robust and sustainable industrial processing base for sea products, capable of generating employment in the EU, creating added value and competing globally;
Amendment 624 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
(c) improvement of safety and working conditions, and development of new professional skills and lifelong learning;
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Amendment 636 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Amendment 655 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – introductory part
(4) Promoting a sustainable and resource efficient fisheries and aquaculture through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 661 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) reduction of the impact of fisheries on the marine environment; promotion of ecosystems related to aquaculture and fostering of resource efficient aquaculture;
Amendment 668 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
(b) protection and restoration in fisheries of marine biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide; promotion of aquaculture with a high level of environmental protection, of animal health and welfare, and of public health and safety.
Amendment 675 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) promotion of competitiveness and viability, in particular of small scale coastal fishing and aquaculture activities
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
(bb) improving market organisation for the products thereof.
Amendment 681 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Amendment 707 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this Article, Articles 107, 108 and 109 of the Treaty shall apply to aid granted by the Member States to enterprises in fisheries and aquaculture.
Amendment 708 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. HoweverBy way of derogation from paragraph 1 of this Article, Articles 107, 108 and 109 of the Treaty shall not apply to payments made by Member States pursuant to, and in conformity with, this Regulation within the scope of Article 42 of the Treaty.
Amendment 713 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
In addition to the principles enounced in Article 4 of the [Regulation (EU) No […] laying down Common Provisions], the Commission and the Member States shall ensure coordination and complementarity between support from the EMFF and from other Union policies and financial instruments, including the Regulation (EC) No [establishing the Framework Programme for Environment and Climate Change Action (LIFE Framework Programme)]1 and those in the framework of the Union's external action. Coordination between assistance from the EMFF and LIFE Framework Programme shall be achieved in particular, by promoting the funding of activities that complement integrated projects funded under LIFE Framework Programme, as well as by promoting the use of solutions, methods and approaches validated under LIFE Framework Programme. This coordination and complementarity shall be included in the Operational Programme, which defines the policy and the specific instruments.
Amendment 717 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11
Article 11
Amendment 734 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) operators who committed other cases of serious non compliance with the CFP rules which seriously jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned, identified as such by other legislation adopted by the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 739 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Applications submitted by operators that have committed an irregularity under the EFF or the EMFF shall not be admissible for an identified period of time depending on the gravity of the breach.
Amendment 748 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 752 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall require that operators submitting an application under the EMFF provide to the managing authority a signed statement confirming that they respect the criteria listed in paragraph 1 and have not committed an irregularity under the EEF or the EMFF as referred to in paragraph 2. Member States shall verify the veracity of the statement before the approval of the operation.
Amendment 753 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 150 on delegation concerning the establishment of a system for the exchange of solid information of non- compliance between Member States.
Amendment 768 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) construction of new fishing vessels, decommissioning or importation of fishing vessels, except in the cases provided for in this Regulation;
Amendment 781 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 797 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) experimentalloratory fishing;
Amendment 813 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. EUR 4 535 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shall be allocated to the sustainable development of fisheries, aquaculture, related activities and fisheries areas under Chapters I, II, III, IV and IVII of Title V, excluding Article 70.
Amendment 816 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. A minimum of EUR 477 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shall be allocated to control and enforcement measures referred to in Article 78.
Amendment 822 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. A minimum of EUR 358 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shall be allocated to measures on data collection referred to in Article 79.
Amendment 837 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Article 15 – paragraph 6
6. Up to EUR 45 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shallmay be allocated to the storage aid referred to in Article 72 from 2014 to 2018 included.
Amendment 853 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) the level of employment in fisheries and aquaculture and the processing industry,
Amendment 857 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) the level of production in fisheries and aquaculture and the processing industry, and
Amendment 861 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) the share of small scale coastal fishing fleet in the fishing fleet;
Amendment 876 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall draw up a single operational programme integrating the various subnational operational programmes to implement the Union priorities to be co- financed by the EMFF.
Amendment 889 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) an analysis of the situation in terms of SWOT and identification of the needs that have to be addressed in the geographical and environmental area covered by the programme;
Amendment 892 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 2
The analysis shall be structured around the Union priorities. Specific needs concerning climate change mitigation and adaptation and promotion of innovation shall be assessed across Union priorities, in view of identifying relevant responses in these two areas at the level of each priority; a synthesis of the situation of the policy areas eligible for support in terms of strengths and weaknesses;
Amendment 903 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) description of selection criteria for projects in accordance with the regulations;
Amendment 905 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) conditionality criteria for sustainable development, if it is decided to establish a set of sustainability criteria which go beyond the regulations in force and which produce, after validation by the Commission, an increase in the support (Annex I);
Amendment 912 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point j – point i
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point j – point i
i) a table setting out the total EMFF contribution planned for each year and the percentage transferable between annual contributions;
Amendment 921 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) the designation of the partners referred to in Article 5 of the [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions] and the results of the consultation of the partners; changes to the partners may be carried out during the Programme with the agreement of the Monitoring Committee;
Amendment 924 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point n – point iii
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point n – point iii
(iii) specific objectives to be achieved in line with the Union priorities of Article 6 and detailing how many items of every expenditure category shall be purchased over the entire programming period;
Amendment 927 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – introductory part
(o) For the objective of collection of data for sustainable fisheries management referred in under Articles 6(6) and 18(4) and in accordance with the multiannual Union programme referred to in Article 37(5) of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] and for the analysis of the socio-economic situation of the processing and marketing industry for fisheries and aquaculture products:
Amendment 931 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – point i – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – point i – introductory part
(i) a description of activities of data collection to be carried out in consultation with stakeholders to allow the following:
Amendment 943 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – point iii
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – point iii
(iii) a demonstrjustification of the capability to achieve sound financial and administrative management of the data collected.
Amendment 947 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall lay down, by means of implementing acts, rules for the presentation of the elements described in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 151(23).
Amendment 958 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of application of Article 20(1)(o), Member States shall submit to the Commission an annual work plan before 31 October each year. Annual work plans, before 31 October each year, an annual work plan or shall notify the continuation of the plan in force the previous year. Annual work plans shall be drawn up within the framework of a multiannual national programme drawn up in accordance with the Community programme and shall contain a description of the procedures and methods to be used in collecting and analysing data and in estimating their accuracy and precision.
Amendment 962 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall approve, by means of implementing act, the annual work plan for each year by 31 December of each year, except if notified that a previously approved plan remains in force.
Amendment 969 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendments referred to in (a) and (b) shall not exceed 5 % of the amount allocated to the Union priority and 10 % of the amount allocated to each measure in order to benefit from this simplified procedure.
Amendment 971 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – title
Article 25 – title
Amendment 975 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. To implement Chapters I and II of Title VI and Article 92, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt a multiannual work programme in accordance with objectives set out in those Chapters. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 151(3).
Amendment 984 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The owner of a fishing vessel having received support under Articles 32(1)(b), 367(o), 39(1)(a), or 40(2) of this Regulation shall not transfer the vessel to an operator established in a third country outside the Union during at least 5 years following the date of actual payment of this support to the beneficiary. If a fishing vessel transfers during this period, it must return the support received in proportion to the period elapsed, which shall be recovered by the Member State which shall report to the Commission.
Amendment 998 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. Operations financed under this Article must be carried out in collaboration with an economic, scientific or technical body recognised by the Member State which shall validate the results of such operations.
Amendment 1019 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The feasibility studies and advice referred to respectively in paragraph 1(a) and (b) shall be provided by business and marketing advisory companies or recognised scientific or technical bodies with the required advisory competences as recognised by the national law of each Member State.
Amendment 1025 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 5
Article 29 – paragraph 5
5. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall take the form of lump sums not exceeding the amount of 3 000 Euro. This limit shall not apply when the beneficiary is an organisation of fishermenthe amount of which shall be rightly stipulated in the corresponding call for proposals and shall not exceed the amount of EUR 30 000. The method used to establish the amount shall be set out in the selection criteria.
Amendment 1033 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) the activitiespecific actions carried out by aindependent scientific bodies and fishermen or one or several organisations of fishermen or by the networks as referred in point (a).
Amendment 1040 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Activities referred to in paragraph 1(b) may cover data collection activities, studies, pilot projects and the dissemination of knowledge including seminars and best practices.
Amendment 1051 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) lifelong learning, dissemination of scientific, technical, economic or regulatory knowledge and innovative practices, and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems, activities in the maritime sector, safety and rescue, innovation and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 1061 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promoting the social dialogue at national, regional or local level involving fishermenoperators and other relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 1065 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall also be granted to spouses of self- employed fishermen or, when and in so far as recognised by national law,, members of co- operatives, social economy enterprises and jointly-owned businesses or, when the life partners of self-employed fishermen, not being employees or business partners, where they habitually, under the conditions laid down by national law, participate in the activities of the self-employed fishermenbove-mentioned activities or perform ancillary tasks.
Amendment 1076 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to facilitate diversification and job creation outside fishing, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) retrofitting of small scale coastal fishing vessels in order to reassign them for activities outside fishing and aquaculture.
Amendment 1114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 - introductory part
Article 32 – paragraph 2 - introductory part
2. Support under paragraph 1 (a) shall be granted to fishermenoperators who:
Amendment 1126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. Support under paragraph 1(b) shall be granted to small scale coastal fishermen owning a Union fishing vessel registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application. The fishing licence associated with the fishing vessel shall be permanently withdrawn.
Amendment 1136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Article 32 – paragraph 4
4. Beneficiaries of the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall not engage in professional fishing in the five years following the reception of the last payment of the support. Should they return to professional fishing, they must return the support received in accordance with the principle of pro rata temporis.
Amendment 1149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 6
Article 32 – paragraph 6
6. The amount of financial assistance granted under paragraph 1 (a) shall not exceed 50% of the investment budget foreseen in the business plan for each operation and shall not exceed a maximum amount of 50 000 EUR for each operation.
Amendment 1156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 a (new)
Article 32 a (new)
Article 32a Support for young fishermen 1. The EMFF may grant support to young fisherman to enable them to purchase a fishing vessel for the first time and relay other fishermen who cease professional activity. 2. For the purposes of this Article, ‘young fishermen’ are natural persons who, at the time of application submission, are under 40 years old and have worked for at least five years as fishermen or have acquired equivalent professional training. The Member States may also determine other objective criteria to determine the eligibility of young fishermen for support under this Article. 3. Support to young fishermen for the first purchase of a fishing vessel may not be granted for transfers between immediate family and shall not exceed 25% of the purchase price or a maximum amount of EUR 50 000 and shall apply to vessels: a) the overall total length of which does not exceed 24 m, b) that are equipped for sea fishing, c) that are between 5 and 30 years old, and d) that belong to a fleet segment which has a capacity report as referred to in Article 35 of the [Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy] which shows a balance with the fishing opportunities available for its segment of activity. 4. Support to young fishermen for relay contracts covers the transfer of knowledge and practices, for a period of between three and five years, including the transfer of the vessel which must comply with the same requirements contained in paragraph 3(a), (b), (c) and (d) of this Article. This type of support may not be granted for relays between immediate family and shall not exceed 35% of the purchase price of the vessel or a maximum amount of EUR 75 000 for all items. 5. The young fishermen who benefit from this support shall engage in professional fishing, at least, for the five years following receipt of the last payment of the support. Should they abandon professional fishing, they must return the support they have received under the principle of pro rata temporis; this also applies to any relayed fishermen who return to the activity. 6. In order to ensure the protection of the beneficiaries’ rights and avoid discrimination, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in relation to the conditions under which a person may be deemed legally eligible for the purposes of this Article.
Amendment 1159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 b (new)
Article 32 b (new)
Amendment 1160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 c (new)
Article 32 c (new)
Amendment 1165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. In order to improve working and living conditions on board for fishermen the EMFF may support investments on board or in individual equipments providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or Union lawand ancillary workers with a job linked to the fisheries sector and safety conditions on board the vessels, the EMFF may provide support for carrying out feasibility studies, training and practice in first aid and rescue as well as investments on board or in individual items of equipment.
Amendment 1173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. The support shall be granted to fishermen orwho are owners of fishing vessels and ancillary workers.
Amendment 1180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Article 33 – paragraph 3
3. When the operation consists in an investment on board, the support shall not be granted more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel. When the operation consists of an investment in individual equipment, the support shall not be granted more than once during the programming period for the same beneficiary.
Amendment 1249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – title
Article 35 – title
Support to the implementation of conservation measures under the CFP, Natura 2000 and the Marine Strategy Framework
Amendment 1252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to ensure efficient implementation of conservation measures under Articles 12, 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the design and, development and monitoring of technical and administrative means necessary for the implementation of conservation measures in the meaning of Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] or in accordance with the provisions of European Union law;
Amendment 1263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) stakeholder participation in designing and implementing conservation measures in the meaning of Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] or in accordance with the provisions of European Union law.
Amendment 1275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to reduce the impact of fishing on the marine environment, foster the gradual elimination of discards and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY, the EMFF maguarantee adequate survival, the EMFF may simultaneously support investments in equipment:
Amendment 1300 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2
Article 36 – paragraph 2
2. Support shall not be granted more than once during the programming period for the same Union fishing vessel and for the same type of equipment.
Amendment 1315 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1
Article 37 – paragraph 1
1. In order to contribute to the gradual elimination of discards and by-catches and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY under the CFP Regulation, the EMFF may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new technical or organisational knowledge reducing impacts of fishing activities on the environment or achieving a more sustainable use of marine biological resources.
Amendment 1324 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 4
Article 37 – paragraph 4
4. Fishing vessels involved in projects financed under this Article shall not exceed 510% of the vessels of the national fleet or 510% of the national fleet tonnage in gross tonnage, calculated at the time of submission of the application.
Amendment 1329 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to stimulate the participation of fishermen in the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide in the framework of sustainable fishing activities, the EMFF may support the following operations which have a direct effect on the activities of the fishing sector:
Amendment 1336 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the construction or, installation and modernisation of static or movable facilities intended to protect and enhance marine fauna and flora and to study and evaluate them scientifically;
Amendment 1347 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) studies, management, restoration and monitoring NATURA 2000 sites in accordance with Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the 1 2 3 4 OJ L 206 , 22.7.1992 p.7. OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7. OJ L 206, 22.7.1992 p.7. OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7. conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora13 and Council and European Parliament Directive 2009/147/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds24, in accordance with prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 1351 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) studies, management, restoration and monitoring of marine protected areas in view of the implementation of the spatial protection measures referred to in Article 13(4) of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2008/56/EC;
Amendment 1357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the participation in other actions aimed at maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services, such as the restoration of specific marine and coastal habitats in support of sustainable fish stocks. including their preparation and scientific evaluation;
Amendment 1361 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
f a) the promotion of environmental awareness and responsibility involving producers in the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity.
Amendment 1367 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 2
2. Operations under this Article shall be implemented by public law bodies and shall involve fishermen otechnical or scientific public law bodies, by producers or producer organisations of fishermen, recognised by the Member State, or non-governmental organisation in partnership with organisations of fishermen or FLAGs as defined under Article 62 or the Advisory Committees.
Amendment 1369 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3
Article 38 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1377 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) investments on boardin equipment on board, including the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary equipment, aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants or green-house gases and increasing energy efficiency of fishing vessels; in fleet segments whose capacity, under the terms of Article 35 of the Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy, is in balance with the available possibilities; investments in fishing gear are eligible provided that they are not detrimental to the selectiveness of fishing gear; this support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once for the same vessel.
Amendment 1380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) energy efficiency audits, advice and schemes.
Amendment 1396 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
2. Support shall not contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines. Support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once durfor the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary machines may be granted to: a) small-scale coastal fishing vessels of up to a total of 12 metres in length which do not use trawling gear, provided that the power of the new engine does not exceed that of the previous engine, or b) vessels of a total of 24 metres in length other than those in point a), provided that the new engine is 20% less powerful than the engine being replaced; This support shall only be granted for the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary machines which are officially certified to comply with Article 40(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009; for fishing vessels which are not subject to engine power certification, support shall only be granted for the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary machines which are consistent with the power of the corroborated engine, in accordance with Article 41 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and physically inspected to ensure that the engine power does not exceed the maximum established ing the programming period for the same fishing vessel. fishing licences. Without prejudice to Article 27(3), the financial contribution of the EMFF with regard to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary machines may not exceed the greater of the following two thresholds: EUR 1.5 million or 3% of the financial support granted by the Union to the Member State for priorities 1 and 2 of the Union.
Amendment 1412 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – title
Article 40 – title
Product quality and use of unwanted catchesadded value
Amendment 1418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1
1. In order to improve the added value or quality of the fish caught the EMFF may support: a) investments on board for this purposewhich add value to fishing products, in particular by allowing fishermen to carry out the processing, marketing and direct sale of their own catches; b) innovative investments on board which improve the quality of fishing products; c) information campaigns about fishing products which are little known among consumers.
Amendment 1425 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 3
Article 40 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1437 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 4
Article 40 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1454 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of increasing the quality of the product landed, increasing energy efficiency, contributing to environmental protection or improving safety and working conditions, the EMFF may support the computerised management of fishing activities, the supply of fuel, water, ice and electricity, the storage and auction of fishing products, and investments improving fishing port infrastructure or landing sites, including investments in facilities for waste and marine litter collection.
Amendment 1458 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2
Article 41 – paragraph 2
2. In order to facilitate the use of unwanted catches the EMFF may support investments in fishing ports and shelters, landing sites and auction halls which enable to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and which valorise under-used components of the fish caught, in line with Article 15 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] and Article 8(b) of the [Regulation (EU) No on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products].
Amendment 1473 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 4
Article 41 – paragraph 4
4. Support shall not cover the construction of new ports, or new landing sites or new auction halls.
Amendment 1515 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1
Article 43 – paragraph 1
Support under this Chapter shall contribute to achieving the Union priorities identified in Article 6(1), (2) and (4).
Amendment 1524 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1
1. Support under this Chapter shall be limited to aquaculture enterprises and organisations of aquaculture producers unless otherwise expressly established.
Amendment 1550 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) developing or introducing in the market new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art, new or improved processes, new or improved management and organisation systems.
Amendment 1565 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – title
Article 46 – title
Investments in off-shore and non-food aquaculture
Amendment 1574 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. In order to foster formsthe field of aquaculture, with high growth potential, the EMFF may support investment in the development of off-shore or non food aquaculture.hich includes shellfishing, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1580 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point a (new)
a) productive investments in aquaculture;
Amendment 1583 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point b (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point b (new)
b) diversification of production and of the species exploited as well as studies on yield and location suitability;
Amendment 1586 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point c (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point c (new)
c) modernisation of aquaculture units, including improvements in working conditions and safety for aquaculture workers;
Amendment 1587 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point d (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point d (new)
d) improvement and modernisation with regard to animal health and welfare, including buying equipments to protect farms from wild predators;
Amendment 1592 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point e (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point e (new)
e) reducing the negative impact or improving the positive effects on the environment and increasing the efficiency of resources;
Amendment 1595 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point f (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point f (new)
f) investments in improving the quality of aquaculture products;
Amendment 1597 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point g (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 - point g (new)
g) restoring existing aquaculture reservoirs or lagoons by eliminating sediment, or possible measures towards the prevention of silt deposits.
Amendment 1601 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The support provided for in paragraph 1 may be granted in order to increase the production and modernisation of existing farms or the construction of other new farms, provided that development is compatible with environmental protection under EU law and strategic planning for aquaculture development by the competent authorities of the Member States.
Amendment 1604 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegatedimplementing acts in accordance with Article 150 in order to1(3) for the purpose of identifying the type of operations and the eligible costs.
Amendment 1608 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) adding value to aquaculture products, in particular by allowsupporting the aquaculture enterprise toin carrying out the processing, or in establishing associations or association agreements for the processing, marketing and direct sale of its own aquaculture production;
Amendment 1619 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) diversification of the income of aquaculture enterprises through the development of complementary activities outside aquacultureinfrastructures and activities.
Amendment 1624 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 2
Article 47 – paragraph 2
2. Support under paragraph 1(c) shall be granted only to aquaculture enterprises provided that the complementary activities outside aquaculture relate to the core aquaculture business of enterprise,production and/or its marketing such as angling, tourism, aquaculture environmental services or educational activities on aquaculture.
Amendment 1634 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
e a) the promotion of equal opportunities, especially with regard to gender equality and the integration of disabled people;
Amendment 1637 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
e b) the improvement of working conditions, including reconciling work with family life.
Amendment 1645 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3
Article 48 – paragraph 3
3. Support under paragraph (1)(a) shall only be granted to public law bodies selected to set up the farm advisory services or other organisations recognised by the Member States. Support under paragraph (1)(b) shall only be granted to aquaculture SMEs or aquaculture producer's organisations, associations of aquaculture producers, aquaculture producer's organisations, or organisations recognised by the Member State provided that the advice is provided by organisations or bodies with scientific or technical competence.
Amendment 1661 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) networking and exchange of experience and best practice among aquaculture enterprises or professional organisations and other stakeholders, including scientific and training bodies or those promoting equal opportunities between men and women.
Amendment 1666 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 2
Article 49 – paragraph 2
2. Support referred to in paragraph 1(a) shall not be granted to large aquaculture enterpriseprimarily to initiatives that share knowledge with SMEs.
Amendment 1667 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 49 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The support may be granted also to public, semi-public and other organisations recognised by the Member States.
Amendment 1677 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) improvement of infrastructures of aquaculture areas including throughinvestment in land consolidation, energy supply or water management;
Amendment 1683 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2
Article 50 – paragraph 2
2. Beneficiaries of support under this Article shall only be public law bodies or private organisations recognised to that effect by the Member State.
Amendment 1714 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the purchase of the equipment protecting aquaculture farms from wild predators benefitting from protection under Council and European Parliament Directive 2009/147/EEC and Council Directive 92/43/EC and from other wild predators;
Amendment 1725 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the participation in the Union eco- management and audit schemes such as those established by Regulation (EC) No 761/2001 of the European parliament and of the council of 19 March 2001 allowing voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS) .;
Amendment 1727 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
ba) the drafting of public standards and specifications that define the characteristics and rules necessary for registration as organic farming.
Amendment 1728 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2
Article 53 – paragraph 2
2. Support shall only be granted to beneficiaries who commit themselves for a minimum of 35 years to participate in the EMAS or for a minimum of 5 years to comply with the requirements of organic production.
Amendment 1734 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 53 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) the additional costs resulting from the application and preparationtangible investment to the participation in EMAS in the case of operations eligible under paragraph 1(b).
Amendment 1739 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) costs arising from participation in ex- situ conservation and reproduction of aquatic animals, within the framework of conservation and biodiversity restoration programmes developed by public authorities, or under their supervision;
Amendment 1746 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) forms of extensive aquaculture includingaimed at conservation and improvement of the environment, biodiversity, and management of the landscape and traditional features of aquaculture zones.
Amendment 1750 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 2
Article 54 – paragraph 2
2. Support under paragraph 1 (a) shall take the form of annual compensation for the additional costs incurred and/or income foregone resulting from management requirements in the areas concerned, related to the implementation of Council Directive 92/43/EEC or Council and European Parliament Directive 2009/147/EC.
Amendment 1757 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Support may only be granted where the suspension of harvesproduction and marketing due to contamination of molluscs is the result of the proliferation of toxin- producing plankton or the presence of plankton containing biotoxins, and when:
Amendment 1762 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the loss, resulting from the suspension of the harvest, amounts to more than 315 % of the annual turnover of the business concerned, calculated on the basis of the average turnover of the business over the preceding three years, or in the prior activity period, when the company has a lower implementation period. Member States may establish special rules for calculation in companies with less than one year of activity.
Amendment 1772 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) increasing the availability of veterinary medicines for its controlled and sustainable use in aquaculture and promoting appropriate use of such medicines, particularly through the commissioning of pharmaceutical studies and the dissemination and exchange of information.
Amendment 1777 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 4
Article 56 – paragraph 4
4. Support may also be granted to public law bodies and to health protection groups in the aquaculture sector.
Amendment 1796 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
da) Pollution caused by an external incident outside the aquaculture farm;
Amendment 1798 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
db) collection, burial and destruction of dead animals on the aquaculture farm due to the aforementioned causes or to slaughter for animal health reasons and with prior official authorisation.
Amendment 1803 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 57 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The occurrence of an adverse climatic event or the outbreak of disease in aquacultur, a pollution accident or any of the relevant circumstances provided for in the preceding paragraph in aquaculture for which the producers are not responsible shall be formally recognised as such by the Member State concerned.
Amendment 1815 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1
Article 58 – paragraph 1
The EMFF shall support the sustainable development of fisheries areas, including aquaculture areas and those intended for related activities, following a community- led local development approach as set out in Article 28 of the [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions].
Amendment 1822 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – title
Article 60 – title
Amendment 1825 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. AThe support may prioritise or be restricted to fisheries, area eligiblquaculture for support shall be:related activities.
Amendment 1833 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1
Article 61 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of the EMFF, the integrated local development strategy referred to in Article 28(1)(c) of [Regulation (EU) No […] laying down Common Provisions] shall be based on the interaction between actors and projects of different sectors of the local economy, in particular the fisheries and aquaculture sectorsthe fisheries and aquaculture sectors, as well as other sectors of the local economy;
Amendment 1835 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) maximise the participation of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in the sustainable development of coastal and inland fisheries areas;
Amendment 1838 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) ensure that local communities fully exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by maritime and coastal and inland development, where appropriate.
Amendment 1842 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 3
Article 61 – paragraph 3
3. The strategy must be coherent with the opportunities and needs identified in the area and the Union priorities for the EMFF. Strategies may range from those which focus on fisheries to broader strategies directed at the diversification of fisheries areas. The strategy shall go beyond a mere collection of operations or juxtaposition of sectoral measures.
Amendment 1845 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 5
Article 61 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1856 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 62 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) ensure a significantmajority representation of fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
Amendment 1860 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 2
Article 63 – paragraph 2
2. Local action groups may request the payment of an advance from the competent paying agency if such possibility is provided for in the operational programme. The amount of the advances shall not exceed 50% of the public support related to the running and activity costs.
Amendment 1867 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) supporting diversification and job creation in fisheries areas, in particular in other maritime sector, aquaculture and other related activities;
Amendment 1871 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets of the fisheries and aquaculture areas including operations to mitigate climate change;
Amendment 1874 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) promoting social well being and cultural heritage in fisheries, areasquaculture and other related activities, including maritime cultural heritage;
Amendment 1875 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) strengthening the role of fisheries communities in the fisheries sector in local development and the governance of local fisheries resources and maritime activities.
Amendment 1878 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 2
Article 65 – paragraph 2
2. The support given may include measures provided for Chapters I, II and IIV of this Title, provided there is a clear rational for their management at local level. When assistance is granted for operations corresponding to these measures, the relevant conditions and the scales of contribution per operation laid down in Chapters I, II and IIV of this Title shall apply.
Amendment 1891 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 1
Article 68 – paragraph 1
Support under this Chapter shall contribute to achieve the specific objectives of Chapter I and Chapter II of this Title, including marketing and processing activities.
Amendment 1911 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2
Article 69 – paragraph 2
2. Expenditure related to production and marketing plans shall be eligible for a contribution under the EMFF only after approval by the competent authorities in each Member State of the annual report referred to in Article 32(45) of [Regulation (EU) No on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products].
Amendment 1913 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 3
Article 69 – paragraph 3
3. Support granted per year under this Article shall not exceed 3 % of the average annual value of the marketed production at first sale ofproducts placed on the market by each producer organisation during the period 2009-20113 previous years. For any newly recognised producer organisation, the support granted per year shall not exceed 3 % of the average annual value of the marketed production at first saleproducts placed ofn their members market during the period 2009-20113 previous years.
Amendment 1915 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 4
Article 69 – paragraph 4
4. The Member State concerned may grant an advance of 50% of the financial assistance after approval of the production and marketing plan in conformity with Article 32(23) of [Regulation (EU) No on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products].
Amendment 1919 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The EMFF may support compensation to recognised producer organisations and associations of producers organisations which store fishery and aquaculture products listed in Annex II of Regulation No. [ on the common organisation of the market in fishery and aquaculture products], provided that the products are stored in conformity with Articles 35 and 36 of Regulation No …[on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products] and:
Amendment 1927 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) the financial assistance per year shall not exceed the following percentages2% of the average annual value of the marketed production at first sale of the members of producer organisation in the period 2009- 2011. In the case that members of producer organisation did not have any marketed production in 2009- 2011, the average annual value of marketed production in the first three years of production of such member shall be taken into account: – 1% in 2014 – 0,8 % in 2015 – 0,6 % in 2016 – 0,4 % in 2017 – 0,2 % in 2018.
Amendment 1939 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 2
Article 70 – paragraph 2
2. By 2019 support referred to in paragraph 1 shallmay be phased out, following an impact assessment.
Amendment 1940 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 3
Article 70 – paragraph 3
3. The support shall only be granted once the products are released for human consumption directly or through the processing industry.
Amendment 1941 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The Commission shall be responsible for implementing measures to ensure that technical and financial costs are calculated equally in the Member States.
Amendment 1946 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) finding new markets and improving the conditions for the placing on the market of:
Amendment 1957 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) local and seasonal products and products obtained using methods with low impact on the environment or organic aquaculture products as defined in Council Regulation(EC) No 834/2007 on organic production.
Amendment 1964 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) certification and promotion including of, in the EU and in third countries, including of local and seasonal sustainable fishery and aquaculture products and of environmentally friendly processing methods;
Amendment 1969 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) direct marketing of fishery products by small scale coastal and grassroots fishermen;
Amendment 1973 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
iii a) improving public health conditions and product quality;
Amendment 1978 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
c a) the marketing of products obtained through new or substantially improved management and organisational processes and systems with regard to the most advanced techniques and the development of projects that aim to enable companies and their representative associations to access research, development and innovation;
Amendment 1981 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) creating, operating and developing the competences of producers’ organisations, associations of producer organisations or inter-branch organisations recognised under Chapter II, Section III of Regulation [on the Common Organisation of the markets in fisheries and aquaculture products];
Amendment 1985 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) conducting media campaigns and regional, national or transnational promotional campaigns for fishery and aquaculture products.
Amendment 1991 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) the organisation of and participation in international trade fairs and events for the sector;
Amendment 1997 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point -a a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point -a a (new)
-a a) to increase production capacity and improve the competitiveness and economic viability of enterprises;
Amendment 1999 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) contributing to research in companies and industry organisations;
Amendment 2002 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
a a) improving working conditions and facilitating dialogue and cooperation among stakeholders;
Amendment 2007 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) for the processing of species of limited or no commercial interurplus and underexploited speciest;
Amendment 2020 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
da) that lead to innovation through new or improved products, new or improved processes or new or improved management and organisational systems;
Amendment 2027 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
db) improved worker training, especially in more advanced techniques, new processes and innovative management and organisational systems.
Amendment 2043 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The EMFF may also grant aid to companies, associations and technology centres representing this sector to conduct research, development and innovation activities, at least as regards the activities referred to in point 1 of this Article.
Amendment 2075 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) development, purchase and installation of the components necessary to ensure data transmission from actors involved in fishing and the marketing of fishery products to the relevant Member State and EU authorities, including the necessary components for electronic recording and reporting systems (ERS), vessel monitoring systems (VMS), and automatic identification systems (AIS) used for control purposes;
Amendment 2078 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) development, purchase and installation of the components necessary to ensure traceability of fishery and aquaculture products, as defined in Art. 58 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;
Amendment 2083 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) development of innovative monitoring projects, implementation of pilot projects related to fisheries control, including fish DNA analysis or the development of web- sites related to control;
Amendment 2088 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
ja) Operating costs incurred by strengthening the monitoring of fisheries subject to specific monitoring and inspection programmes in accordance with Article 95 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.
Amendment 2102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the collection, management and use of data for the purpose of scientific analysis and CFP implementation;
Amendment 2107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point b
b) national and transnational multi-annual sampling programmes;
Amendment 2110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) at-sea monitoring of commercial and recreational fisheries, including the monitoring of by-catches of marine organisms and birds;
Amendment 2120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
ea) improvement of data collection and management systems and the conduct of experimental studies for improving existing data collection and management systems.
Amendment 2147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) integrated maritime surveillance to enhance security, effectiveness and efficiency through information exchange across sectors and borders while taking due account of existing and future systemcooperation mechanisms and systems; promoting the best use of existing programmes in the EU and in Member States so as to optimise existing resources, building on existing synergies and avoiding duplication of efforts;
Amendment 2187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) expenditure relating to the assessment and development of new control technologies as well as processes for the exchange of data between authorities and institutions with responsibilities in areas such as security, rescue and control in the European Union;
Amendment 2188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – title
Article 88 – title
Advisory Councils and Committees
Amendment 2191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 1
Article 88 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF mayshall support operating costs of the Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Advisory Councils as set up by Article 52 of [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy], as well as an Advisory Committee and/or Council on markets, trade and industry.
Amendment 2195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 2
Article 88 – paragraph 2
2. An Advisory Council and/or Committee having legal personality may apply for Union support as a body pursuing an aim of general European interest.
Amendment 2225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States shall apply an intensity of public aidcontribution of 100 % of the eligible public expenditure of the operation where:
Amendment 2247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1
Article 96 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the general rules of Article 72 of [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions], and following the Commission decision approving the operational programme, an initial pre- financing amount for the whole programming period shall be paid by the Commission. This shall represent 47 % of the contribution from the Union budget to the operational programme concerned. It may be split into two instalments depending on budget availability.
Amendment 2258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 98 – paragraph 4
Article 98 – paragraph 4
4. If one of the requirements laid down in paragraph 3 is not met, the Commission shall forthwith inform the accredited paying agency within 15 days. If one of the requirement laid down in point (a) or (c) of paragraph 3 is not met, the declaration of expenditure shall be inadmissible.
Amendment 2268 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 2
Article 99 – paragraph 2
2. The balance shall be paid not later than six months from the month after the information and documents referred to in paragraph 1 are considered receivable by the Commission and the last annual account has been cleared. The amounts still committed after the balance is paid shall be decommitted by the Commission within a period of six months, without prejudice to Article 100.
Amendment 2276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 3
Article 102 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from Article 55(7) of [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions], expenditure which becomes eligible because of an amendment of the programme under Article 22(2), except on duly justified grounds of urgency, shall only be eligible as of 1st January of the year following the submission of the amendment.
Amendment 2309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) providing the Commission, on a quarterlyn annual basis, with relevant data on operations selected for funding, including key characteristics of the beneficiary and the operation itself;
Amendment 2337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 114 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) on-the-spot controls of operations, in particular in the case of tangible investments.
Amendment 2350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 118 – paragraph 1
Article 118 – paragraph 1
In addition to the elements allowing for interruption listed in Article 74(1)(a) to (c) of [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions], the authorising officer by delegation within the meaning of the [Financial Regulation] may interrupt the payment deadline for an interim payment claim for a maximum period of nine months if the Commission has adopted a decision by means of implementing act recognising that there is evidence to suggest that there is a case of non compliance by a Member State with obligations under the Common Fisheries Policy and which shall be liable todirectly affect the expenditure contained in a certified statement of expenditure for which the interim payment is requested;
Amendment 2353 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 119 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 119 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the Commission has adopted a decision by means of an implementing act recognising that a Member State has failed to comply with its obligations under the Common Fisheries Policy. Such non compliance shall be liable todirectly affect the expenditure contained in a certified statement of expenditure for which the interim payment is requested;
Amendment 2355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 119 – paragraph 2
Article 119 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may decide, by means of implementing act, to suspend all or part of interim payments after having given the Member State the opportunity to present its observations within a period of two months. The Commission may lay down, by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 151(3), detailed rules on the part of the payments which may be suspended. These amounts shall be proportionate to the nature and importance of the deficiency, irregularity or non- compliance by the Member State, as well as to the amount of time that has elapsed since it took place.
Amendment 2420 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 143 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 143 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The paying agency, in collaboration with the managing authority, shall be responsible in accordance with Article 108(1)(i) for:
Amendment 2440 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – table 1 - line 8
Annex 1 – table 1 - line 8
Type of operations Percentage points Operations performed by companies 20 15 considered to be outside the definition of SMEs: a reduction of
Amendment 2446 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 - paragraph 1
Article 96 - paragraph 1
By way of derogation from Article 55(7) of [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions], expenditure which becomes eligible because of an amendment of the programme under Article 22(2) of this regulation shall, except on grounds of urgency, only be eligible as of 1st January of the year following the submission of the amendment by the Member State to the Commission in accordance with Article 24(1).
Amendment 2453 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 - paragraph 1
Article 102 - paragraph 1
1. In addition to Article 134 of [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions], the Commission may suspend, by means of an implementing act, all or part of the interim payments of the operational programme where ithe Commission has adopted a decision by means of an implementing act recognising that a Member State has failed to comply seriously and regularly with its obligations under the Common Fisheries Policy. Such non compliance shall be liable to affect the expenditure contained in a certified statement of expenditure for which the interim payment is requested;.
Amendment 2456 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 - paragraph 2
Article 102 - paragraph 2
2. The Commission may lay down, by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 128(3), detailed rules on the part of the payments which may be suspended. These amounts of those payments shall be proportionate to the nature and importanceseriousness or regularity of the deficiency, irregularity or non-compliance by the Member State.
Amendment 2464 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 - paragraph 1
Article 103 - paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 127 defintailing the cases of non compliance referred to in Article 101 and 102(1)(e), including listing the relevant the provisions of the CFP which are essential to the conservation of marine biological resources. Interruption or suspension resulting from these cases shall be proportionate to the nature, extent, duration and repetition of the non-compliance.
Amendment 2467 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 - paragraph 1 - point a
Article 106 - paragraph 1 - point a
a) expenditure contained in a certified statement of expenditure is affected by other the cases of material non compliance with CFP rules by beneficiary, and has not been corrected by the Member State prior to the opening of the correction procedure under this paragraph. Financial correction resulting from these cases shall be proportionate to the nature, extent, duration and repetition of the non-compliance;