BETA

27 Amendments of Adina VĂLEAN related to 2018/0050(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6a (new)

(6a) Regulation(EU) No 1380/2013 includes the restoration and maintenance of populations of harvested species above levels capable of producing MSY as an explicit goal, as regards the exploitation of living marine biological resources. Therefore, in accordance with Article 2(2) thereof, the corresponding exploitation rate was to be achieved by 2015 where possible and, on a progressive, incremental basis at the latest by 2020 for all stocks, and should be maintained thereafter.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) Pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, multi- annual plans are to be based on scientific, technical and economic advice. In accordance with those provisions, the multi-annual plan provided for in this Regulation should contain objectives, quantifiable targets with clear timeframes, conservation reference points, safeguards and technical measures designed to avoid and reduce unwanted catches and to minimise the impact on the marine environment.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The STECF has shown that exploitation of most demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean exceeds by far the levels required to achieve MSY, and that over-exploitation poses a high biological risk that those stocks will collapse.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) ~~Given their importan~~As recreational fisheries can have a significant impact on fish resources, the plan provided for in this Regulation should cover recreational fisheries catching western Mediterranean demersal stocks. Where such fisheries have a significant impact on stocks, the multi-annual plan provided for by this Regulatiomultiannual plan should provide a framework to ensure that they are conducted in a manner compatible with the objectives of that plan. Member States should collect catch data of recreational fisheries. Where such fisheries have a significant impact on those resources, the plan should provide for the possibility ofto decide on specific management measures.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The objective of the plan provided for in this Regulation should be to contribute to the achievement of the CFP, and in particular, re~~ach~~storing and maintaining fish stocks above levels of biomass capable of producing MSY for the target stocks, implementing the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to minimum conservation reference size, and promoting a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities, bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio- economic aspects. It should also implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management ~~in order to minimis~~by reducing, and when possible eliminating, the negative ~~impa~~effects of fishing activities oin the marine e~~cosystem. It should be coherent with the Union’s environmental legislation, in particular the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 (in accordance with~~nvironment. That plan should also contribute to the achievement of good environmental status, as laid down in Directive 2008/56/EC28 ), and to the ~~objectives of Directive 2009/147/EC~~achievement of favourable conservation status for habitats and species as required by Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council29 and the Council Directive 92/43/EEC30 respectively. _________________ 28 Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19) 29 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7). 30 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7).

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) In order to achieve the objectives established in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU)No 1380/2013, it is appropriate to establish the target fishing mortality (F) that corresponds to the objective of reaching and maintaining ~~MSY~~, but not exceeding MSY exploitation rate, as ranges of values which are consistent with achieving MSY (i.e. FMSY). Those rates should be achieved as soon as possible and, on a progressive, incremental basis at the latest by 2020 for all stocks to which this Regulation applies, and maintained thereafter. Those ranges, based on best available scientific advice, are necessary to provide flexibility to take account of developments in the scientific advice, contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation and accommodate mixed fisheries. Based on this plan, they are derived to deliver no more than 5 % reduction in the long-term yield as compared with MSY. In addition, the upper limit of the FMSY range is capped with the aim that the probability of the stock falling below the biomass limit reference point (BLIM) is no more than 5 %.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) For the purposes of fixing fishing opportunities, there should be FMSY ranges for ‘normal use’ and, subject to the good status of the stocks concerned, more flexible FMSY ranges. It should be possible to set fishing opportunities within the latter only if, on the basis of the scientific advice, this is necessary to achieve the objectives laid down in this Regulation in mixed fisheries, to avoid harm to a stock caused by intra- or inter- species stock dynamics, or to limit year- on-year variations in fishing opportunities.deleted

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28a (new)

(28a) In order to protect sensitive species, in particular those critically endangered due to fishing impacts, management measures should be applied to fisheries. Therefore, the plan provided for in this Regulation should establish management measures including modification of vessels gears, modification of vessels activities, and modifications of the vessels.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

(31a) Furthermore, the Commission should continue to be empowered, in a multiannual plan, to establish sensitive protected areas for the recovery of fish stocks, in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4a (new)

4a. This Regulation also specifies details for the implementation of minimising the impact of fisheries on the marine environment, in particular the incidental catches of protected species, in Union waters of the western Mediterranean Sea for all fisheries fishing in those waters.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy, as listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in particular by applying the precautionary approach to fisheries management, and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce MSY. The maximum sustainable yield exploitation rates shall be achieved as soon as possible and on a progressive, incremental basis by 2020 at the latest, for all stocks to which this Regulation applies, and maintained thereafter.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3

3. The plan shall implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem, and in particular on vulnerable habitats and protected species, including marine mammals, reptiles and seabirds, are minimised. It shall be coherent with Union environmental legislation, in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in Article 1(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC and the objectives set out in Articles 4 and 5 of Directive 2009/147/EC and Articles 6 and 12 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b

(b) contribute to the fulfilment of other relevant descriptors contained in Annex I to Directive 2008/56/EC in proportion to the role played by fisheries in their fulfilment and ensure that negative impacts of fishing on the marine environment are minimised, in particular regarding vulnerable habitats and protected species, including marine mammals, reptiles and seabirds.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5

5. By way of derogation from paragraphs 3 and 4, fishing opportunities may be set above the range of FMSY available at that time for the most vulnerable stock, provided that all stocks concerned are above the BPA: (a) if, on the basis of the scientific advice or evidence, it is necessary for the achievement of the objectives laid down in Article 3 in mixed fisheries; (b) if, on the basis of the scientific advice or evidence, it is necessary to avoid serious harm to a stock due to intra- or inter-species stock dynamics; or (c) in order to limit variations in fishing opportunities between consecutive years to a maximum of 20 %.deleted

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. Where the scientific advice shows that the spawning biomass of any of the stocks concerned is below the precautionary reference point (BPA), remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure the rapid return of the stocks concerned to levels above those capable of producing MSY. In particular, by way of derogation from Article 4(3) and (5), fishing opportunities shall be set at levels not exceeding the exploitation rate consistent with maximum sustainable yield and consistent with a fishing mortality that is reduced within the range of FMSY for the most vulnerable stock, taking into account the decrease in biomass.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. Each year, in accordance with the best available scientific advice, the Council shall set a maximum allowable fishing effort for each effort group by Member State.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. For the first year of implementation of the plan, the maximum allowable fishing effort shall be substantially reduced from the baseline provided for in paragraph 4, in accordance with the best available scientific advice.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5

5. Where the best available scientific advice shows significant catches of a particular stock with fishing gears other than trawls, fishing effort levels shall be set for such particular gear or gears on the basis of such scientific advice.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6

6. Where the best available scientific advice shows that recreational fisheries have a significant impact on the fishing mortality of a particular stock, the Council may limit recreational fisheries when setting fishing opportunities in order to avoid exceeding the total target of fishing mortality.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

1. In addition to what is provided for by Article 13 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006, the use of trawls in the western Mediterranean Sea shall be prohibited within at least the 100 m isobaths from 1 May to 31 July each year.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2

2. Within two years of the adoption of this Regulation and on the basis of the scientific advice, the Member States concerned shall establish other closure areas where there is evidence of a high heavy concentrations of juvenile fish, fish below minimum conservation reference size and of spawning grounds of demersal stocks, in particular for the stocks ~~concerned~~.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12a (new)

Article 12a Management of incidental catches of protected species 1. For the management of protected seabirds that are impacted by fishing in the western Mediterranean Sea, management measures shall be adopted for all longline vessels, including applying scaring devices on-board vessels, setting the nets at night, and increasing the sink rate of the hooks. 2. Where Member States do not implement management measures to protect species and habitats in the western Mediterranean Sea on which fishing has an impact, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 18, supplementing this Regulation by adopting detailed management measures.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) specifying the characteristics of fishing gear, in particular mesh size, hook size, number of hooks, construction of the gear, twine thickness, size of the gear or use of additional devices to improve selectivity, to reduce unwanted catches and to minimise the negative impact of fishing operations on the ecosystem;

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) limiting the use of fishing gear, in particular immersion time and depth of gear deployment, or application of technical measures, so as to improve s electivity; , to reduce unwanted catches and to minimise the negative impact of fishing operations on the ecosystem;

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) prohibiting or limiting fishing in specific areas or time periods to protect spawning and juvenile fish, fish below the minimum conservation reference size or non-target fish species, and to minimise the negative impact of fishing operations on the ecosystem;

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) prohibiting or limiting fishing in specific areas or time periods to protect vulnerable ecosystems and species, and to minimise the negative impact of fishing operations on the ecosystem;

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2

2. ~~Five~~Two years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation and every ~~fiv~~three years thereafter, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results and the impact of the plan on the stocks to which this Regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks, in particular as regards the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3.

2018/10/16
Committee: PECH