Activities of Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN related to 2022/0195(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Nature restoration (debate)
Amendments (96)
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70 a (new)
Recital 70 a (new)
(70a) To ensure the achievement of the targets and obligations set out in this Regulation, the actors that do not comply with this Regulation cannot receive EU funding.
Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, effective and area-based restoration measures which together, through fair and proportionate contributions, shall cover, by 2030, at least 20 % of the Union’s land and 20% of the Union´s sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.
Amendment 687 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15a) ‘free-flowing river’ means a river free of artificial barriers in its longitudinal, lateral, vertical and temporal dimensions, allowing the natural connectivity of water, sediment, nutrients, matter and organisms within the river system and its surrounding landscapes including floodplains.
Amendment 702 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
“Area-based restoration measures” means a restoration measure taken to comply with Articles 4, 5, 7(3), 9(1), 9(2a), 9(4) and 10(1) and implemented in a geographically defined area, which contributes to the Union’s overarching objective of Article 1(2)
Amendment 716 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex I which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex I that is not in good condition, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 % by 2040, and on at least 90 %and 100% by 2040 in order to ensure that benefits from the restoration measures materialize by 2050.
Amendment 741 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex I in areas not covered by those habitat types. Such measures shall be in place on areas representing at least 30 % of the additional overall surface needed to reach the total favourable reference area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex I, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, at least 6100 % of that surface by 2040, and 100 % of that surfacin order to ensure that benefits from the restoration measures materialize by 2050.
Amendment 753 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures for the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species listed in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and of the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of wild birds covered by Directive 2009/147/EC that are necessary to improve the quality and quantity of those habitats, including by re-establishing them, and to enhance connectivity, by 2040 the latest, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats is achieved.
Amendment 817 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Member States shall ensure the continuous, long-term and sustained effects of restoration measures adopted under paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 of this Article, in line with Article 12(2)(i), through effective means, including, where appropriate by the designation of protected areas or other effective area- based conservation measures, taking into account the ecological requirements of each restoration area.
Amendment 825 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7 iscan be justified if Member States provide compelling evidence that it is caused by:
Amendment 838 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, based on scientific evidence and provided that the Member State has taken adequate mitigation measures; or
Amendment 858 #
(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available and compensatory measures have been adopted, to be determined on a case by case basis.
Amendment 866 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Such areas shall not count towards the achievement of the targets set out in Articles 4(1), 4(2) and 4(3). Member States shall update their national restoration plans in line with Article 12(2)(a) accordingly and communicate to the European Commission the updated coverage of the areas to be restored under their jurisdiction. When reviewing their Restoration Plans in line with Article 15 of this Regulation, Member States shall assess whether the above conditions continue to occur, resuming the fulfilment of their obligations once they cease.
Amendment 925 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2 (new)
When applying paragraphs 8 and 9 of this Article, Member States shall ensure that the application does not exclude or compromise the achievement of the objectives of this Directive and is consistent with the implementation of other Community environmental legislation, particularly with Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 953 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex II which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 60% of the area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex II that is not in good condition, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 100% by 2040, and on at least 90 % in order to ensure that benefits from the restoration measures materialize by 2050.
Amendment 979 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex II in areas not covered by those habitat types. Such measures shall be in place on areas representing at least 3100 % of the additional overall surface needed to reach the total favourable reference area of each group of habitat types, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, at least 60 % of that surfac in order to ensure that benefits from the restoration measures materialize by 2040, and 100 % of that surface bybuild over time until 2050.
Amendment 985 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure that the restoration measures adopted under Articles 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) achieve the objective set out in Article 1(2) and shall otherwise put in place the necessary additional restoration measures to meet this objective.
Amendment 1001 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2, 2a and 3 shall be based on the best available knowledge and the latest scientific evidence of the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex II, measured by the structure and functions which are necessary for their long-term maintenance, including their typical species, referred to in Article 1(e) of Directive 92/43/EEC, and of the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3. Areas where the habitat types listed in Annex II are in unknown condition shall be considered as not being in good condition.
Amendment 1049 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7 iscan be justified if Member States provide compelling evidence that it is caused by:
Amendment 1058 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, based on scientific evidence and provided that the Member State has taken adequate mitigation measures; or
Amendment 1077 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Such areas shall not count towards the achievement of the targets set out in Articles 5(1), 5(2), 5(2a) and 5(3). Member States shall update their national restoration plans in line with Article 12(2)(a) accordingly and communicate to the European Commission the updated coverage of the areas to be restored under their jurisdiction. When reviewing their Restoration Plans in line with Article 15 of this Regulation, Member States shall assess whether the above conditions continue occurring, resuming the fulfilment of their obligations once they cease.
Amendment 1096 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. For Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, iscan be justified if Member States provide compelling evidence that it is caused by:
Amendment 1101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point a
Amendment 1111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
Amendment 1123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Amendment 1130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. When applying paragraphs 8 and 9 of this Article, Member States shall ensure that the application does not exclude or compromise the achievement of the objectives of this Directive and is consistent with the implementation of other Community environmental legislation, particularly with Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 1153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point b a (new)
(ba) an increase of the habitats area covered by effective spatial conservation measures, including strict protection, established for the purpose of passive restoration objectives
Amendment 1231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make an inventory of barriers to longitudinal and late, lateral, vertical and temporal connectivity of surface waters and identify the barriers that need to be removed to contribute to the achievement of the restoration targets set out in Article 1 and Article 4 of this Regulation and, of the objectives of restoring at least 25 000 km of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030, without prejudice to Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular Articles 4(3), 4(5) and 4(7) thereof, and Regulation 1315/2013, in particularthe EU Biodiversity Strategy, and of the objectives of Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 92/43/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007, and the Pan-European Action Plan for Sturgeons. This inventory should be updated at least every three years in accordance with Article 15 thereof8(2)(d).
Amendment 1243 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and late, lateral, vertical and temporal connectivity of surface waters identibased on the inventory defined underin paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (fe). When removing barriers, Member States shall primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other usesSuch barrier removals shall restore 15% of their total river length into free-flowing river stretches by 2030. When selecting barriers to be removed, Member States shall primarily consider the ecological benefits of the barrier removal and its potential to improve connectivity between marine and freshwater ecosystems, in particular for species protected under Directive 92/43/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007.
Amendment 1265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall complement, in addition to the removal of the barriers referred to in paragraph 2 by the, take all measures necessary to improve the natural functions of the related floodplains.
Amendment 1273 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall ensure that the connectivity of river stretches restored into free-flowing rivers does not deteriorate, through appropriate and effective measures, which correspond to the ecological requirements of those areas and habitats.
Amendment 1277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Member States shall ensure the continuous, long-term and sustained effects of restoration measures adopted under paragraph 2 and 3 of this Article, in line with Article 12(2)(i), through effective means, including, where appropriate by the designation of protected areas or other area-based conservation measures, taking into account the ecological requirements of each restoration area.
Amendment 1280 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Amendment 1313 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures necessary to enhanceeffective and area-based restoration measures to achieve good condition of biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures under Article 4(1), (2) and (3). , as well as in addition to measures taken under Articles 9(2), (2a), (3) and (4).
Amendment 1350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 1364 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall put in place and maintain high-diversity landscape features on at least 10% of their utilized agricultural area (UAA) by 2030. Member States shall translate this target to a lower geographical scale and ensure connectivity among habitats.
Amendment 1496 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall achieve an increasing trend at national level of each of the following indicators in forest ecosystems, as further set out in Annex VI, measured in the period from the date of entry into force of this Regulation until 31 December 203027, and every three years thereafter, until the satisfactory levels identified in accordance with Article 11(3) are reached:
Amendment 1533 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) common forest birdspecies index;
Amendment 1543 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) quality and quantity of stock of organic carbon.
Amendment 1544 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) (g) average peak temperature; (h) tree genetic diversity; (i) native tree species composition
Amendment 1597 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall quantify the areas that need to be restored for each target under Art. 4, 5, 7(3), 9(1), 9(2a), 9(4) and 10(1), as well as the overall contribution of the Member State to the objective in Article 1(2), in line with their obligation under Art.1(3)
Amendment 1635 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
In order to ensure that the objectives of this Regulation are met, the European Scientific Panel on Biodiversity as well as national scientific panels on biodiversity in each Member State need to be set up. The European scientific panel on biodiversity together with the national panels need to approve the national restoration plans as well as follow-up and monitor the implementation process. The European scientific panel on biodiversity together with the national panels may set up new legally binding targets going beyond the law if restoration of the biodiversity in the Member State so requires.
Amendment 1638 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. For the restoration measures required under Article 5, Member States shall communicate the information in Article 11(2) of this Regulation and any information relevant and sufficient for the purpose of Article 11(3) Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 to Member States having a direct management interest in the fishery to be affected by such measures by [ insert first day of the month following 12 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 1654 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall set, by 2030 at the latestone year after the adoption of the framework referred to in Article 17(9), satisfactory levels for each of the indicators referred to in Articles 8(1), 9(2) and 10(2), through an open and effective process and assessment, based on the latest scientific evidence and, if available, the framework referred to in Article 17(9).
Amendment 1668 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall identify and map the agricultural and forest areas in need of restoration, in particular the areas that, due to intensification or other management factors, are in need of enhanced connectivity and landscape diversity, taking those areas into account when adopting restoration measures under Articles 9(1) and 10(1).
Amendment 1695 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall coordinate the development of national restoration plans with the designation of the renewables go- to areas. During the preparation of the nature restoration plans, Member States shall ensure synergies with the already designated renewables go-to areas and ensure that the functioning of the renewables go-to areas, including the permitting procedures applicable in the renewables go-to areas foreseen by Directive (EU) 2018/2001 remain unchanged, ensuring that both processes are mutually supportive and do not undermine the achievement of their respective objectives. During the preparation of the nature restoration plans, Member States shall, on a case-by-case basis, where relevant and in line with the ecological requirements of each restoration area promote synergies with the already designated renewables go-to areas.
Amendment 1699 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. When preparing their national restoration plans, Member States shall take the following into accountensure coherence with the following:
Amendment 1720 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g a (new)
(ga) Marine Spatial Plans adopted under Directive 2014/89/EU;
Amendment 1721 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g b (new)
(gb) The total area and distribution of ecosystems under restoration for which the elimination of human pressures will contribute to achieving the 30% target of designation of additional protected areas, as well as the target to strictly protect 10% of those area, under the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030;
Amendment 1726 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g c (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g c (new)
(gc) Flood Risk Management Plans in line with Directive 2007/60/EC.
Amendment 1748 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10
Article 11 – paragraph 10
10. Member States shall, where possible, foster synergies with the national restoration plans of other Member States, in particular for ecosystems that span across borders. At sea, synergies should also be fostered through the processes foreseen in Directive 2014/89/EU.
Amendment 1781 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the quantification of the areas to be restored to reach the area-based restoration targets set out in Articles 4 to10, 5, 7(3), 9(1), 9(2a), 9(4) and 10(1) as well as the overall contribution to the objective in Article 1(2) based on the preparatory work undertaken in accordance with Article 11 and geographically referenced maps of those areas;
Amendment 1791 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a description of the restoration measures planned, or put in place, for achieving the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10 and a specification regarding which of those restoration measures are planned, or put in place, within the Natura 2000 network established in accordance with Directive 92/43/EEC and a description of how these measures are additional to those adopted in compliance with Article 6 of Directive 92/43/EEC];
Amendment 1814 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) the inventory of barriers and the barriers identified for removal in accordance with Article 7(1), the plan for their removal in accordance with Article 7(2) and an estimate of the length of free- flowing rivers to be achieved by the removal of those barriers by 2030 and by 20540, and any other measures to re- establish the natural functions of floodplains in accordance with Article 7(3);
Amendment 1851 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point m
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point m
(m) an indication of the subsidies which negatively affect the achievement of the targets and the fulfilment of the obligations set out in this Regulation, as well as a list and timeline of measures planned or put in place to phase out, redirect or reform these subsidies;
Amendment 1856 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
(ma) an indication of the measures planned or put in place to mitigate the impact on the restoration areas from the situations listed in Articles 4(8), 4(9), 5(8) and 5(9), and, for the purposes of Articles 4(9) and 5(9), the compensatory measures taken to ensure overall coherence of the Natura 2000 network
Amendment 1877 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. The national restoration plans shall, where applicable, include the conservation measures that a Member State intends to adopt under the common fisheries policy, including conservation measures in joint recommendations that a Member State intends to initiate in accordance with the procedure set out insubmitted in accordance with the procedure set out in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and any relevant information on those measures. Where no joint recommendations have been submitted within six months of the provision of sufficient information as provided for in Article 11(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the Member States having a direct management interest shall be deemed, pursuant to their shared responsibility deriving from Article 4(3) of the Treaty on European Union, to have agreed to the measures proposed by the initiating Member State for the purposes of agreeing joint recommendations under Article 11(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and any relevant information on those measures. The initiating Member State may directly submit its proposed Joint Recommendations for restoration purposes to the Commission for adoption under Article 11(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 1889 #
3a. Member States may include restoration measures implemented since the publication of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 on 22 May 2020 in their national restoration plans, provided they meet the requirements set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 1899 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the draft national restoration plans within six months of the date of receipt. When carrying out that assessment, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, the European Scientific Panel on Biodiversity and the national scientific panel on biodiversity according to Article 11 paragraph 2 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1909 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. When assessing the draft national restoration plan, the Commission shall evaluate its compliance with Article 12, as well as its adequacy for meeting the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, as well as the Union’s overarching objectives referred to in Article 1, the specific objectives referred to in Article 7(1) to restore at least 25 000 km of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030 and the 2030 objective of covering at least 10% of the Union’s agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features.based on the information submitted by the Member States under Article 12(2);
Amendment 1930 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall take due account of any observations from the Commission in its final national restoration plan and, where necessary, improve their restoration plans accordingly.
Amendment 1939 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6
Article 14 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall finalise, publish and submit to the Commission the national restoration plan within sixthree months from the date of receipt of observations from the Commission. The Commission shall reject national restoration plans that are inadequate to meet the targets set out in Articles 4 - 10 as well as the Member State’s contribution to Article 1(2) in line with their obligation under Article 1(3). Member States shall then re-submit their national restoration plan to the Commission within three months from the rejection, improving their plan to address the grounds of rejection.
Amendment 1946 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States, the European Scientific Panel on Biodiversity and the national scientific panels on biodiversity, according to Article 11 paragraph 2 of this Regulation, shall review and update their national restoration plans at least once every 105 years, in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, taking into account progress made in the implementation of the plans, the best available scientific evidence as well as available knowledge of changes or expected changes in environmental conditions due to climate change.
Amendment 1970 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Based on the information referred to in Article 18(1) and (2) and the assessment referred to in Article 18(4) and (5), if the Commission considers that the progress made by a Member State is insufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, , as well as the overarching objective of Article 1(2), the Commission may request the Member State concerned to submit an updated draft national restoration plan with supplementary measures. That updated national restoration plan with supplementary measures shall be published and submitted within six months from the date of receipt of the request from the Commission.
Amendment 1975 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. For areas falling within the scope of Article 12(3), the Commission shall, within 6 months after the adoption of the final restoration plan under Article 14(6), adopt restoration measures constituting ‘conservation measures’ under Part III of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and pursuant to articles 11(4) or 11(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 in the following circumstances: a) In the absence of the Joint Recommendations submitted in line with Article 12(3); or b) In the absence of Joint Recommendations sufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Article 5, [in line with the national restoration plan]
Amendment 1983 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that members of the public, in accordance with national lawthe Aarhus Convention, that have a sufficient interest or that maintain the impairment of a right, have access to a review procedure before a court of law, or an independent and impartial body established by law, to challenge the substantive or procedural legality of the national restoration plans and any failures to act of the competent authorities, regardless of the role members of the public have played during the process for preparing and establishing the national restoration plan.
Amendment 1991 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall determThe Aarhus Convention defines what constitutes a sufficient interest and impairment of a right, consistently with the objective of providing the public with wide access to justice. For the purposes of paragraph 1, any non-governmental organisation promoting environmental protection and meeting any requirements under national law shall be deemed to have rights capable of being impaired and their interest shall be deemed sufficient.
Amendment 1998 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a Financing The European Commission shall make an assessment of the funding needs for the implementation of the restoration targets in Articles 4 - 10 as well as the delivery of the overarching objective in Article 1(2) and the existing EU funding support and budgetary proposals, and develop options to expand these, including through the establishment of a dedicated nature restoration fund, pursuant to the mid- term review of the Multiannual Financial Framework.
Amendment 2000 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States, the European Scientific Panel on Biodiversity, and the national scientific panels on biodiversity shall monitor the following:
Amendment 2021 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) the area and condition of the areas covered by the habitat types listed in Annexes I and II and those covered by Directive 2008/56/EC, across their territory;
Amendment 2027 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) the length of free-flowing river stretches which can be counted towards the targets set out in Articles 7(2), Article 7(3) and Article 7(5).
Amendment 2057 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission mayshall adopt, within one year from the entry into force of this Regulation, implementing acts to:
Amendment 2069 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) develop a framework for setting the satisfactory levels referred to in Article 11(3).the location and extent of the areas subject to restoration measures referred to in Article 4, Article 5, Art 7(3), 9(1), 9(2a) and Article 9(4), including a geographically referenced map of those areas;
Amendment 2115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex I in order to adaptexpand the groups of habitat types, in accordance with the latest scientific evidence, with a view to supporting the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation set out in Article 1 and the targets set out in Article 4.
Amendment 2125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex II in order to adaptexpand the list of habitat types and the groups of habitat types, in accordance with the latest scientific evidence, with a view to supporting the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation and the targets set out in Article 5.
Amendment 2132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex III in order to adaptexpand the list of marine species referred to in Article 5 in accordance with the latest scientific evidence, with a view to supporting the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation and the targets set out in Article 5(3).
Amendment 2142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex IV, in order to adapt the description, unit and methodology of indicators for agricultural ecosystems in accordance with the latest scientific evidence. with a view to supporting the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation and the targets set out in Article 9.
Amendment 2148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex V in order to update the list of species used for the common farmland bird index in the Member States in accordance with the latest scientific evidence with a view to supporting the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation and the targets set out in Article 9(2).
Amendment 2154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6
Article 19 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex VI in order to adapt the description, unit and methodology of indicators for forest ecosystems in accordance with the latest scientific evidence with a view to supporting the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation and the targets set out in Article 10.
Amendment 2170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall evaluate the application of this Regulation by 31 December 20350. The evaluation shall include an assessment to what extent each of the targets and objectives of this Regulation are being met, whether additional targets are needed, [and whether the targets need to be increased, based on the latest science].
Amendment 2192 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 a (new)
Annex III – point 25 a (new)
(25a) Spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias)
Amendment 2194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 b (new)
Annex III – point 25 b (new)
(25b) Blue shark (Prionace glauca)
Amendment 2196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 c (new)
Annex III – point 25 c (new)
(25c) Common thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus)
Amendment 2199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 d (new)
Annex III – point 25 d (new)
(25d) Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus)
Amendment 2202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 e (new)
Annex III – point 25 e (new)
(25e) Porbeagle (Lamna nasus)
Amendment 2205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 f (new)
Annex III – point 25 f (new)
(25f) Common Eagle Ray (Myliobatis Aquila)
Amendment 2208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 g (new)
Annex III – point 25 g (new)
(25g) Lesser sandeel (Ammodytes marinus)
Amendment 2211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 h (new)
Annex III – point 25 h (new)
(25h) Mediterranean sandeel (Gymnammodytes cicerelus)
Amendment 2214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 i (new)
Annex III – point 25 i (new)
(25i) Caplin (Mallotus villosus)
Amendment 2217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 j (new)
Annex III – point 25 j (new)
(25j) European eel (Anguilla anguilla)
Amendment 2221 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 k (new)
Annex III – point 25 k (new)
(25k) Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)
Amendment 2224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 l (new)
Annex III – point 25 l (new)
(25l) European hake (Merluccius merluccius)
Amendment 2227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 m (new)
Annex III – point 25 m (new)
(25m) Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris)
Amendment 2230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 n (new)
Annex III – point 25 n (new)
(25n) Seahorses (Hippocampus spp.)
Amendment 2233 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 o (new)
Annex III – point 25 o (new)
(25o) Giant tun (Tonna galea)
Amendment 2334 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 24 a (new)
Annex VII – point 24 a (new)
(24a) Adopt spatial closures to protect the most sensitive waters against the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem, for example by prohibiting coastal zones to all destructive fishing gear and thus creating large restoration areas with preferential access to artisanal fisher.
Amendment 2339 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 24 b (new)
Annex VII – point 24 b (new)
(24b) Protect coastal waters found within 6 nautical miles from the coast, by prohibiting fishing activities using mobile bottom contacting gear, to protect marine ecosystems, particularly carbon rich habitats, from the negative impacts of fishing activities.