Activities of Marek Józef GRÓBARCZYK
Plenary speeches (73)
Doubling the capacity of the North Stream pipeline and impact on the energy union and the security of supply (debate) PL
Decision adopted on 15 July 2015 on the energy summer package (debate) PL
European energy security strategy (debate) PL
ACER - Human resources for monitoring wholesale energy markets (debate) PL
Multiannual plan for the stocks of cod, herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks (debate) PL
Annual report on EU competition policy (debate) PL
Decision adopted on a Strategic framework for the Energy Union (debate) PL
Programme of activities of the Latvian Presidency (debate) PL
Programme of activities of the Latvian Presidency (debate) PL
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) establishing a discard plan in the Baltic Sea (B8-0319/2014) (vote) PL
The EU and the global development framework after 2015 (debate) PL
The EU and the global development framework after 2015 (debate) PL
UN Climate Summit 2014 (23 September 2014 – New York) (debate) PL
Compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy (debate)
Reindustrialising Europe to promote competitiveness and sustainability (debate)
Sexual and reproductive health and rights (A7-0426/2013 - Edite Estrela)
Common Fisheries Policy - Common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products (debate)
North-East Atlantic: deep-sea stocks and fishing in international waters - Status of the North-East Atlantic mackerel fishery (debate)
EU-Morocco Fisheries Partnership Agreement: protocol setting out fishing opportunities and financial contributions (debate)
Programme for the environment and climate action (LIFE) (A7-0294/2012 - Jutta Haug)
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (debate)
Marine knowledge 2020 (debate)
Recent cases of violence and persecution against Christians, notably in Maaloula (Syria), Peshawar (Pakistan) and the case of Pastor Saeed Abedini (Iran) (debate)
Recent cases of violence and persecution against Christians, notably in Maaloula (Syria), Peshawar (Pakistan) and the case of Pastor Saeed Abedini (Iran) (debate)
Gendercide: the missing women? (A7-0245/2013 - Antigoni Papadopoulou)
Measures for the recovery of European eel stocks (debate)
Blue growth - enhancing sustainable growth in the marine, maritime transport and tourism sectors (A7-0209/2013 - Spyros Danellis)
EU Charter: standard settings for media freedom across the EU (A7-0117/2013 - Renate Weber)
Accounting rules and action plans on greenhouse gas emissions and removals resulting from activities related to land use - Mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and other information relevant to climate change (debate)
Common fisheries policy (debate)
Human rights situation in Bahrain
Explanations of vote
Baltic salmon stock and the fisheries exploiting that stock - Conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms - Removal of fins of sharks on board vessels - Small-scale and artisanal fisheries and CFP reform - External dimension of the common fisheries policy (debate)
Baltic salmon stock and the fisheries exploiting that stock - Conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms - Removal of fins of sharks on board vessels - Small-scale and artisanal fisheries and CFP reform - External dimension of the common fisheries policy (debate)
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Measures in relation to countries allowing non-sustainable fishing for the purpose of the conservation of fish stocks - Common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products - Conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources - Reform of the common fisheries policy (debate)
Threat posed by chartering to flag state responsibilities under the CITES Convention (debate)
Situation of ethnic minorities in Iran (debate)
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European Fisheries Fund (debate)
Multi-annual plan for western stock of Atlantic horse mackerel - TAC and quotas regulation for 2012 - Contribution of the common fisheries policy to the production of public goods (debate)
Agreement between the EU and Morocco concerning reciprocal liberalisation measures on agricultural products and fishery products (debate)
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Further development of an integrated maritime policy (debate)
Combating illegal fishing at the global level (debate)
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European fisheries sector crisis due to rise in oil prices (debate)
EC-Comoros fisheries agreement - Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea - Fisheries - transitional technical measures - Imports from Greenland of fishery products (debate)
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Long-term plan for the anchovy stock in the Bay of Biscay and the fisheries exploiting that stock - Multiannual plan for the western stock of Atlantic horse mackerel and the fisheries exploiting that stock - Prohibition of highgrading and restrictions on fishing for flounder and turbot in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound - Use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture (debate)
Long-term plan for the anchovy stock in the Bay of Biscay and the fisheries exploiting that stock - Multiannual plan for the western stock of Atlantic horse mackerel and the fisheries exploiting that stock - Prohibition of highgrading and restrictions on fishing for flounder and turbot in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound - Use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture (debate)
Integrated Maritime Policy (debate)
Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries - Scheme of control and enforcement applicable in the area covered by the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the North-East Atlantic fisheries (debate)
Freedom of expression and press freedom in the European Union (debate)
Arrangements for importing fishery and aquaculture products into the EU with a view to the future reform of the CFP (debate)
A new impetus for the Strategy for the Sustainable Development of European Aquaculture (debate)
A catch documentation programme for bluefin tuna (thunnus thynnus) (debate)
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Security and prevention measures on offshore oil platforms in the EU (debate)
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Green Paper on reform of the common fisheries policy (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
European Microfinance Facility for Employment and Social Inclusion (Progress) (debate)
Draft general budget 2010 (Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX) - Draft general budget 2010 (Section III) (debate)
EU strategy for the Baltic Sea area (debate)
Reports (4)
REPORT on Towards a European Energy Union PDF (302 KB) DOC (292 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 for the conservation of fishery through technical measures in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound PDF (162 KB) DOC (166 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a multiannual plan for the Baltic salmon stock and the fisheries exploiting that stock PDF (317 KB) DOC (487 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 as regards the prohibition of highgrading and restrictions on fishing for flounder and turbot in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound PDF (148 KB) DOC (84 KB)
Shadow reports (12)
REPORT on untapping the potential of research and innovation in the blue economy to create jobs and growth PDF (205 KB) DOC (150 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles PDF (194 KB) DOC (101 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol between the European Union and the Union of the Comoros setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement currently in force between the two parties PDF (182 KB) DOC (82 KB)
REPORT on the situation and future prospects of the European fishing sector in the context of the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Thailand PDF (226 KB) DOC (121 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 as regards certain provisions relating to financial management for certain Member States experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability PDF (179 KB) DOC (242 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy PDF (204 KB) DOC (326 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel PDF (216 KB) DOC (198 KB)
REPORT on a fisheries strategy in the Adriatic and Ionian seas PDF (170 KB) DOC (107 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain technical and control measures in the Skagerrak and amending Regulation (EC) No 850/98 and Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 PDF (256 KB) DOC (292 KB)
REPORT on reporting obligations under Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy PDF (184 KB) DOC (95 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the participation by the Community in a Joint Baltic Sea Research and Development Programme (BONUS-169) undertaken by several Member States PDF (358 KB) DOC (410 KB)
REPORT Green Paper: Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy PDF (285 KB) DOC (215 KB)
Opinions (1)
OPINION on ‘A new EU Forest Strategy: for forests and the forest-based sector’
Shadow opinions (8)
OPINION on a new forward-looking and innovative future strategy on trade and investment
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants and amending Directive 2003/35/EC
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from medium combustion plants
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Animal Health
OPINION on discharge 2012: EU general budget - European Commission
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and for reporting other information at national and Union level relevant to climate change
OPINION on the Commission communication on Action Against Cancer: European Partnership
OPINION Communication from the Commission: A sustainable future for transport: Towards an integrated, technology-led and user friendly system
Institutional motions (9)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Nadiya Savchenko PDF (136 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the latest tragedies in the Mediterranean and EU migration and asylum policies PDF (233 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the fight against child sexual abuse on the internet PDF (239 KB) DOC (58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum PDF (240 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum PDF (230 KB) DOC (62 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the steel sector in the European Union PDF (122 KB) DOC (61 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 20 October 2014 establishing a discard plan in the Baltic Sea PDF (130 KB) DOC (204 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights in Uzbekistan PDF (137 KB) DOC (68 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the closing-down of the NGO ‘Memorial’ (winner of the 2009 Sakharov Prize) in Russia PDF (146 KB) DOC (76 KB)
Written questions (8)
Gazprom Eurobonds and EU law PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Nord Stream 2 agreement and the third energy package PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Commission's view on plans to increase supplies from Gazprom PDF (185 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Withdrawal of the proposal on the establishment of the market stability reserve PDF (190 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Withdrawal of the proposal on the establishment of the market stability reserve PDF (190 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Plan to reduce the minimum conservation size of cod PDF (4 KB) DOC (22 KB)
Sulphur Directive PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Democratic opposition in Kazakhstan PDF (194 KB) DOC (26 KB)
Written declarations (1)
Amendments (282)
Amendment 99 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas 75% of the value added by the digital economy comes from traditional industry; whereas its integration of digital technology remains weak, with only 1.7% of EU enterprises making full use of advanced digital technologies and 14% of SMEs using the internet as a sales channel; underlines the great potential of the ICT sector in increasing productivity of the European industry;
Amendment 204 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that better regulation should help to examine policy through a digital lens and facilitate the adaptation of legislation and enforcement frameworks in the light of new technologies and new business models to prevent fragmentation of the single market; stresses however that it is essential to establish whether the new challenges cannot be effectively tackled with the use of existing legislation;
Amendment 262 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the urgent need for the Commission and Member States to promote a more dynamic economy for innovation to flourish and for companies to scale up, through the development of e- government, a modernised regulatory framework fit for the emergence and scale- up of innovative businesses, and a long term investment strategy in infrastructure, skills, research and innovation; calls on the Commission to consult specialists in the field of human sciences as the disruptive nature of technology will have a profound impact on the society;
Amendment 325 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned about the different national approaches taken to regulating the internet and the sharing economy; urges the Commission to take action to preserve the integrity of the single market and the internet as an open and global platform for communication and innovation; emphasizes the importance of the Digital Single Market for the European economy;
Amendment 352 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to put emphasis on the implementation of the European Commission's Better Regulation program so that all the legislative initiatives undertaken in the framework of the strategy for a digital single market meet the requirements of the program. This is particularly important in the digital environment, where excessive regulations cannot go hand in hand with innovation and where dynamic changes of the environment require efficient and technologically neutral solutions, able to survive the test of time;
Amendment 656 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that incentivising private investments in fast and ultra-fast communication networks, especially in rural and remote areas, is a requirement for any digital progress, with competition remaining the main driver of infrastructure investments, innovation, affordable prices and choices for consumers; considers that little evidence exists, in the still fragmented European telecommunications market, of a link between consolidation of operators and increased investment in networks;
Amendment 895 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Encourages the Commission to analyse the need to protect consumers in the sharing economy and, where appropriate and if necessary, to come forward with proposals to ensure the adequacy of the consumer-related legislation framework in the digital sphere, including possible abuses; notes that the sharing economy presents a great potential to foster economic growth and create a more inclusive job market and urges all Member States to analyse national legislation in order to eliminate artificial barriers hindering its development;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the Energy Union reflects multiple calls of the European Parliament to establish a true pan-European Energy Community, based on a strong common energy market, coordination of energy purchasing outside of the EU and common European funding of research and innovation in the area of new sustainable energy technologies;
Amendment 92 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the Energy Community is an instrument to expand internal energy market to EU's neighbourhood countries, thus contributing to the creation of a pan- European energy space based on common principles and the rule of law;
Amendment 166 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas 30 million European jobs are at risk owing to the US shale gas boom, as energy-intensive industries move operations to the US, where energy costs are far lower and where regulation of greenhouse gas emissions is less restrictive;
Amendment 183 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)
Recital R a (new)
Ra. whereas since 1990 the European industry has made significant investments and improvements in energy efficiency which resulted in an increase in industrial output accompanied by a decrease in energy consumption;
Amendment 269 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to actively pursue the diversification of supply (energy sources, suppliers and routes); to this end, calls on the Commission to promote the construction of the relevant energy infrastructure priority corridors, as specified in Annex I to the trans-European energy networks (TEN-E) regulation and Part II of the Annex I to the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) regulation, such as the Southern Gas Corridor; Stresses the importance of ensuring a stable and predictable regulatory framework, providing fair remuneration of the assets and enabling long-term commitments, which is necessary to deliver new investments in energy infrastructure;
Amendment 297 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that well-developed and fully integrated infrastructure allowing for enhanced diversification of supplies and cross-border flows is vital for ensuring security of supply both in normal and emergency conditions and for delivering energy from competitive sources to consumers across the European Union and Energy Community;
Amendment 298 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Supports actions aimed at developing strategic energy partnerships with key producing countries which are currently supplying gas to the EU or may do so in the future; invites the Commission to intensify dialogue with Norway and producing countries from the Southern Gas Corridor, North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean areas, and dedicate special attention to other LNG producing countries such as, among others, USA, Canada and Australia;
Amendment 299 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Supports actions aimed at developing strategic energy partnerships with key producing countries which are currently supplying gas to the EU or may do so in the future; invites Commission to intensify dialogue with Norway and producing countries from the Southern Gas Corridor, North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean areas; and dedicate special attention to other LNG producing countries such as, USA and Canada and other relevant LNG producers;
Amendment 349 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to support those EU Member States and on the Energy Community Secretariat to support those Energy Community Contracting Parties that wish to negotiate energy contracts on a voluntary basis by introducing a common negotiating mechanism, and stresses that the functioning of such a mechanism must be subject to compliance with the EU internal market acquis and with EU competition and World Trade Organisation rules;
Amendment 354 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that greater transparency of intergovernmental agreements could be achieved by strengthening the role of the Commission in energy-related negotiations involving one or more Member States and third countries, including by having the Commission participate in those negotiations if there is a risk of abuse of a dominant position by one supplier; notes that furthermore the Commission should carry out ex-ante and ex-post assessments and draw up both a positive and a negative list of agreement clauses, such as export ban and, destination clauses, 'take-or-pay' clauses; or clauses forbidding a third party making energy supplies conditional on being granted preferential access to energy transport infrastructure in the EU;
Amendment 360 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that greater transparency of intergovernmental agreements could be achieved by strengthening the role of the Commission in energy-related negotiations involving one or more Member States and third countries, including by having the Commission participate in those negotiations if there is a risk of abuse of a dominant position by one supplier; notes that furthermore the Commission should carry out ex-ante and ex-post assessments and draw up both a positive and a negative list of agreement clauses, such as export ban and, destination clauses, take-or-pay clauses and oil indexation of gas pricing;
Amendment 388 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to prepare draft contract templates and guidelines including an indicative list of abusive clauses in order to create a reference for competent authorities and companies in their contracting activities; furthermore calls on the Commission to publish quarterly assessments of the average import prices;
Amendment 497 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses that a strengthened Energy Community should be the pivotal arm of the EU's external energy policy and invites the Commission to come forward with concrete proposals based on the report of the High-Level Reflection Group for the reform of the Energy Community;
Amendment 498 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen the Energy Community through, inter alia, better implementation and enforcement of EU law, enhancing its institutions and implementing key infrastructure projects in order to ensure better integration with the EU energy market and security of supply mechanisms; this shall in particular refer to Strategic Partnership on energy with Ukraine;
Amendment 500 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen the Energy Community through, inter alia, better implementation and enforcement of EU law, enhancing its institutions including the establishment of an Energy Community Parliamentary Assembly and implementing key infrastructure projects in order to ensure better integration with the EU energy market and security of supply mechanisms;
Amendment 516 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the future Energy Union must establish a free flow of energy across EU and Energy Community countries as the fifth European freedom alongside free movement of people, goods, capital and services;
Amendment 570 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to early allocate appropriate resources to the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) to enable the full and effective implementation of the monitoring of energy markets to ensure integrity and transparency in energy trading and compliance with the Regulation on Energy Market Integrity and Transparency (REMIT) as a precondition for the proper functioning of the EU internal energy market.
Amendment 584 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need for full implementation and enforcement of existing EU energy legislation and for a swift adoption of ambitious European network codes and guidelines, which must go hand in hand with strengthening the competences of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSO-G); as specified in the relevant EU legislation;
Amendment 645 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to concentrate their efforts on driving projects of common interest (PCIs) forward, with a view to achieving a pan- European ‘super grid' with the capacity to transmit power and natural gas across EU countries from multiple sources and therefore capable of diverting energy from surplus to deficit areas, thereby allowing the market to instantly respond to interruptions of supply wherever they occur;
Amendment 647 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Member States and the Commission as well as the Energy Community Contracting Parties and the Energy Community Secretariat to concentrate their efforts on driving projects of common interest (PCIs) and projects of the Energy Community interest (PECIs) forward, with a view to achieving a pan- European ‘super grid' with the capacity to transmit power across EU countriesurope from multiple sources and therefore capable of diverting energy from surplus to deficit areas, thereby allowing the market to instantly respond to interruptions of supply wherever they occur;
Amendment 662 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Stresses the importance of ensuring a sound, stable and predictable regulatory framework which will enable long-term commitments and which is necessary to deliver new investments in energy infrastructure;
Amendment 671 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Supports regional approaches where there are particular regional challenges or opportunities, or where acting regionally could speed up market integration, including through the creation of regional hubs to enhance market liquidity; primarily in the CEE region, recognises the important role of power exchanges in fostering liquid, transparent and secure energy trading to the market participants;
Amendment 675 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Supports regional approaches where there are particular regional challenges or opportunities, or where acting regionally could speed up market integration, including through the creationfurther development of regional hubs to enhance market liquidity, primarily in the CEE region; recognises the important role of power exchanges in fostering liquid, transparent and secure energy trading;
Amendment 689 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Points out that in order to successfully balance the internal market, investment is needed not only in interconnectors but also in, inter alia, flexible generation, storage capacity, such as LNG terminals and smart grids, in order to cope with enhanced renewable and distributed generation;
Amendment 794 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Underlines that investments in energy efficiency improvements made by the industry so far must be recognised and duly taken into account while discussing energy efficiency in the EU,
Amendment 979 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Highlights that nuclear energy plays an important role within the energy mix for a significant number of Member States;
Amendment 981 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Reminds that several Member States recently decided or plan to build new nuclear plants or reactors; believes that such approach respecting the highest level of nuclear safety standards demonstrates nuclear as a reliable and future proof source of energy;
Amendment 69 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The investment environment within the Union should be improved by removing barriers to investment, cutting the red tape and reducing administrative burdens, reinforcing the Single Market and by enhancing regulatory predictability. The work of the EFSI, and investments across Europe generally, should benefit from this accompanying work.
Amendment 72 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The EFSI should be considered as a temporary and one-off instrument within the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020.
Amendment 79 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The purpose of the EFSI should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing. It is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to innovative micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. It is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid- cap companies, which are companies having up to 3000 employees. Overcoming Europe's current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 89 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The EFSI should support strategic investments, including improving the level of the EU energy security, with high economic value added contributing to achieving Union policy objectives.
Amendment 91 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The EFSI should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving Union policy objectives. such as high level of the energy security and well-functioning digital single market. All operations under EFSI should be consistent with Union policies, including cohesion policy, and complementary to other relevant EU financial instruments (Connecting Europe Facility, Horizon 2020, COSME, European Structural and Investment Funds), as well as other public and private financing instruments at national and regional level.
Amendment 217 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) The EFSI should help to overcome Europe's current investment difficulties and thus contribute to strengthening the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion. The contribution from the Union budget to the EU Guarantee Fund should therefore be redeployed from funds other than those already allocated to the cohesion policy.
Amendment 230 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall conclude an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on the establishment of a European Fund for Strategic Investments ('EFSI') for the period 2015-2020.
Amendment 241 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The purpose of the EFSI shall be to support investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3 000 employees, with a particular focus on innovative micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the EIB ('EFSI Agreement').
Amendment 326 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Investment Committee shall be composed of sixeight independent experts and the Managing Director. Independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance andin general, and where possible also specifically in the policy areas referred to Article 5a(2). They shall be appointed by the Steering Board for a renewable fixed term of up to three years and not exceeding six years in total.
Amendment 338 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
The EU guarantee shall be granted for EIB financing and investment operations approved by the Investment Committee referred to in Article 3(5) or funding to the EIF in order to conduct EIB financing and investment operations in accordance with Article 7(2). The operations concerned shall be consistent with Union policies, including cohesion policy, and support any of the following general objectives:
Amendment 341 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
The EU guarantee shall be granted for EIB financing and investment operations approved by the Investment Committee referred to in Article 3(5) or funding to the EIF in order to conduct EIB financing and investment operations in accordance with Article 7(2). The operations concerned shall be consistent with Union policies and support any of the following general objectives:
Amendment 345 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 368 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 380 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 383 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) expansion of renewable energy, indigenous energy resources and energy and resource efficiency;
Amendment 402 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 413 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Amendment 437 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. When establishing the investment policy and risk policy for the EFSI support, the Steering Board shall take into account the need to avoid an excessive exposure within a given geographic area.
Amendment 444 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Provided that all relevant eligibility criteria are fulfilled, Member States may use European Structural and Investment Funds to contribute to the financing of eligible projects in which the EIB is investing with the support of the EU guarantee.
Amendment 446 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a Eligibility criteria for the use of the EU guarantee 1. The EFSI Agreement shall provide that EFSI is to support in a non- discriminatory way projects which: (a) are consistent with Union policies; (b) contribute to EU’s competitiveness, economic growth and creating new jobs; (b) are economically and technically viable; (c) provide additionality; (d) maximise where possible the mobilisation of private sector capital. 2. In addition, the EFSI Agreement shall provide that the EFSI is to support projects pursuing any of the following general objectives: (a) development of the energy sector, in particular energy interconnections and other infrastructure, and thus contributing to energy security; (b) development of the digital economy and society, in particular infrastructure for information and communication technologies, and thus contributing to the digital single market; (c) development of the transport infrastructure; (d) science, research, development and innovations; (e) education and training; (f) financial support for companies having up to 3 000 employees, with a particular focus on innovative micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises.
Amendment 458 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. As far as the payments from the general budget of the Union referred to in paragraph 2(a) are concerned, the funds under heading 1B (Economic, social and territorial cohesion) shall not be redeployed.
Amendment 501 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By 30 June 2018 and every three years thereafter, two years thereafter and by 6 months from the date of termination of the agreement on EFSI:
Amendment 507 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
In accordance with its own transparency policies on access to documents and information, the EIB shall make publicly available on its website information relating to all EIB financing and investment operations and how they contribute to the general objectives and other eligibility criteria referred to in Article 5(2)a.
Amendment 106 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to include a bilateral safeguard clause protecting energy-intensive industries, including the chemical industry, which would prevent an uncontrolled raise in EU imports of their products;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard to Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 concerning measures to safeguard security of gas supply and repealing Council Directive 2004/67/EC
Amendment 53 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas from the experience of 2006 and 2009, when Russia cut off gas supply to Ukraine, it is clear that the disruptions experienced in some of the central and eastern European Member States evidenced the risks existing to security ofstrategic weakness of current energy supply arrangements;
Amendment 119 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
Recital O a (new)
Oa. whereas art. 194 TFEU clearly stipulates that it is Member State's right to determine the conditions for exploiting its energy resources, its choice between different energy sources and the general structure of its energy supply
Amendment 141 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that equal energy security, infrastructure development, competitiveness and sustainability in a fully integrated energy market constitute the main pillars for the creation of an Energy Union, which can be achieved by pooling resources, connecting networks, ensuring unified energy market regulation and establishing unified negotiating positions vis-à-vis third countries;
Amendment 173 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance for strengthening energy independence of short-term measures such as storage of gas, development of reverse gas flow infrastructure, preparation of regional security of supply plans, and more effective use of the opportunities to import liquefied natural gas in those Member States which are exclusively dependent on, or unduly vulnerable to, one single supplier of natural gas; points out that there is a vital need for cooperation between all relevant actors, such as the Commission, Member States, neighbouring countries, regulatory bodies, ACER, transmission system operators and gas suppliers;
Amendment 288 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls onBelieves theat Member States to be ambitious in implementing EU energy efficiency legislation, and thus to be prepared with national and regional measures for sharply reducing energy demand both before must be prepared with national and regional plans for moderating energy demand in response to supply shocks;
Amendment 361 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that a long-term strategy for developing indigenous energy sources, including shale gas, should be further promoted in the EU;
Amendment 370 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses that a long-term strategy for developing indigenous energy sources should be properly financed at EU level,
Amendment 406 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that nuclear energy, which is carbon-neutral, continues to be a significant alternative forsource of electricity production; notes that the choice of whether to use nuclear energy remains the competence of Member States;
Amendment 437 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at least 27 % by 2030 is essential, taking into consideration energy costcost effectiveness; stresses the importance of developing cross border infrastructure, smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 467 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that a more decentralised energy system, with power sources being placed closer to the point of usage, diminishproves the risk of attacking vulnerable infrastructure and simultaneously provides business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises;resilience of energy infrastructure; notes however that the non-programmable nature of many energy sources necessitates the availability of alternative back-up capacity, such as gas, and calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitateplan holistically when further development ofing local renewable energy sources and of local distribution networks;
Amendment 512 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Member States to seek for better interaction and coordination of national and European research programmes among themselves and with the Commission, especially in the fields of energy and construction, in order to ensure that priority is given to common challenges such as increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as increasing energy security;
Amendment 529 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions must not undermine the EU economy’s global competitiveness; considers,underlines therefore, that a complexjoined-up approach to climate changesustainability, security and competitiveness is needed;
Amendment 550 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make full use, for the purposes of increased energy security and the transition to a low-carbemissions economy, of the possibilities allowed for financing energy projects through state aid, as well as the financial instruments available through the European Regional Development Fund, Horizon 2020, the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument, and the investment facilities of the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and public and private intermediaries;
Amendment 556 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Acknowledges that in order to reduce energy dependence, diversify and consolidate supply options, optimise energy network infrastructure and increase energy efficiency in the medium and long term, it is necessary to develop new energy technologies taking into account the technology neutrality approach allowing Member States to fully exploit their indigenous energy resources, using funds from the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation;
Amendment 601 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Reminds the need to engage all available public and private financial resources in building up new and upgrading the existing energy infrastructure, at the EU level namely through Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) and European Structural and Investments Funds (ESIF);
Amendment 644 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Emphasises that acceleration of the implementation of strategic infrastructure projects is highly necessaryimperative, and therefore encourages the Commission to participate more actively in this process with the relevant Member States and regions;
Amendment 668 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Stresses the need for regional cooperation to be strengthened throughout the EU, as energy security issues can be resolved more effectively and energy can be produced, managed and consumed more rationally at the regional level; notes that the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan, which aims to integrate the countries of the Baltic Sea region into the EU energy infrastructure networks, is an excellent example of regional cooperation;
Amendment 694 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Stresses that dependence on one single supplier of energy resources, with the resulting vulnerability and lack of competition, can impede economic growth and endanger security at national and EU level, and that, therefore, all projects for diversifying energy suppliers must be implemented consistently;
Amendment 55 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) With a view to ensuring compliance with the measures laid down in this Regulation, specific control measures should be adopted in addition to those provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/200921. They shall target industrial fisheries in particular due to their harmful effects on the environment. __________________ 21 Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).
Amendment 60 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
Amendment 101 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This Regulation shall provide for the temporary cessation of fishing activities as defined in Article 33 of Regulation (EU) 508/20141a of the European Parliament and of the Council, with financial support provided under the same regulation. _________________________ 1aRegulation (EU) 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 160 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point f
Amendment 162 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. During the cod spawning season, pelagic fishing using stationary gear with a mesh size of less than 110 mm, or 120 mm in the case of outrigger gear, shall be prohibited.
Amendment 163 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter VI a – article 9 a (new)
Chapter VI a – article 9 a (new)
CHAPTER VIa Specific measures Article 9a Specific measures Article 9, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1 (a) , indents 1 to 5, of the Council Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 is amended as follows: – 55° 05,00’ N, 16° 10,00’ E –. 54° 57,50‘ N, 15° 58,00’ E –. 54° 50,00’ N, 15° 30,00’ E –. 55° 20,00’ N, 15° 30,00’ E –. 55° 20,00’ N, 16° 10,00’ E
Amendment 173 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11
Article 11
The control measures provided for in this Chapter shall apply in addition to those prescribed in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, save where otherwise provided for in this Chapter. The control measures shall target industrial fisheries in particular due to their harmful effects on the environment.
Amendment 174 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. By way of derogation from Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, the prior notification obligation laid down in that Article shall apply to masters of Union fishing vessels of eight15 metres overall length or more retaining on board at least 300 kg of cod or two tons of pelagic stocks.
Amendment 181 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 52 tonnes of pelagic stocks.
Amendment 195 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16
Article 16
Amendment 18 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the state of the European carbon market in 21027 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply-demand imbalances. The impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework8 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue, and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework. A change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap. Accordingly, the surplus would also only gradually decline, such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more. In order to address this problem and to make the European Emission Trading System more resilient to imbalances, a market stability reserve should be established. To ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead-time adjusting to the introduction of the design change, the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 20213. In order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability, clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve. Where the conditions are met, beginning in 20213, allowances corresponding to 126% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x-21 should be put into the reserve. A corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 4600 million. __________________ 7 COM(2012)652 final. 8 Insert reference.
Amendment 50 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Increased CO2 prices resulting from the market stability reserve will have a significant impact on sectors at risk of carbon leakage, as according to directive 2003/87/EC, the provisions to prevent carbon leakage are being phased out. In its resolution of 4 February 2014, (2013/2177(INI)) the European Parliament stressed that the Commission should address more concretely and in detail the issue of carbon leakage, that the 2030 climate and energy policy targets must be technically and economically feasible for EU industries and that best performers should have no direct or indirect additional costs resulting from climate policies; it stressed that the provisions for carbon leakage should provide 100% free allocation of technically achievable benchmarks, with no reduction factor for carbon leakage sectors. In its conclusions of 21 March, 2014, the European Council stressed that Europe needs a strong and competitive industrial base as a key driver for economic growth and jobs, industrial competitiveness concerns should be systematically mainstreamed across all EU policy areas; the European Council invited the Council and the Commission to rapidly develop measures to prevent potential carbon leakage and called for long-term planning security for industrial investment in order to ensure the competitiveness of Europe's energy-intensive industries; it stressed that a coherent European energy and climate policy must address the issue of high energy costs in particular for energy- intensive industries and ensure affordable energy prices. Therefore the Directive shall be amended in order to extend provisions concerning carbon leakage beyond 2020, to off-set CO2 cost pass-through on energy prices in all Member States and remove the cross-sectoral correction factor for sectors at risk of carbon leakage.
Amendment 52 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. A market stability reserve is established, and shall operate from 1 January 20213.
Amendment 81 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. In each year beginning in 20213, a number of allowances equal to 126% of the total number of allowances in circulation in year x-21, as published in May year x-1, shall be placed in the reserve, unless this number of allowances to be placed in the reserve would be less than 1200 million.
Amendment 86 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. In any year, if the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 4600 million, 1200 million allowances shall immediately be released from the reserve. In case less than 1200 million allowances are in the reserve, all allowances in the reserve shall immediately be released under this paragraph.
Amendment 93 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Article 1 – paragraph 5
5. In any year, if paragraph 4 is not applicable and measures are adopted under Article 29a of the Directive, 1200 million allowances shall immediately be released from the reserve. In case less than 1200 million allowances are in the reserve, all allowances in the reserve shall immediately be released under this paragraph.
Amendment 97 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Member States with a GDP per capita below 60% of the EU average1a may opt to continue to give free allowances to the energy sector and energy intensive sectors up to 2030. __________________ 1a GDP in 2013 in EUR at market prices.
Amendment 98 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
2. “1. From 20213 onwards, Member States shall auction all allowances that are not allocated free of charge in accordance with Article 10a and 10c and are not placed in the market stability reserve established by Decision [OPEU please insert number of this Decision when known] of the European Parliament and of the Council(*).”
Amendment 111 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 6
Article 10 a – paragraph 6
Amendment 122 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Amendment 129 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 10(1) of Directive 2003/87/EC as amended by Directive 2009/29/EC shall continue to apply until 31 December 20202.
Amendment 35 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to promote cost-effective achievement of the national emission reduction commitments and of the intermediate emission levels, Member States should be entitled to account for emission reductions from international maritime traffic if emissions from that sector are lower than the levels of emissions that would result from compliance with Union law standards, including the sulphur limits for fuels set in Directive 1999/32/EC of the Council.21 Member States should also have the possibility to jointly meet their commitments and intermediate emission levels regarding methane (CH4) and of making use of Decision n°406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council for so doing.22 For the purpose of checking compliance with their national emission ceilings, emission reduction commitments and intermediate emission levels, Member States could adjust their national emission inventories in view of improved scientific understanding and methodologies regarding emissions. The Commission could object to the use of any of these flexibilities by a Member State, should the conditions set out in this Directive not be met. __________________ 22Decision n°406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 136). 21Council Directive 1999/32/EC of 26 April 1999 relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC (OJ L 121, 11.5.1999, p. 13).
Amendment 48 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall, as a minimum, limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds other than methane (NMVOC), ammonia (NH3), particulate matter (PM2,5) and methane (CH4) in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2020 and 2030, as laid down in Annex II.
Amendment 56 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to paragraph 1, Member States shall aim to take all the necessary measures not entailing disproportionate costs to limit their 2025 anthropogenic emissions of SO2, NOx, NMVOC, NH3, PM2,5 and CH4. The levels of those emissions shall be determined on the basis of fuels sold, byin line with a linear reduction trajectory established between their emission levels for 2020 and the emission levels defined by the emission reduction commitments for 2030.
Amendment 69 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 75 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) prioritize emission reduction measures for black carbon when taking measures to achieve their national reduction commitments for PM2,5;
Amendment 76 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall, to the extent necessary,may include the emission reduction measures laid down in Part 1 of Annex III or measures having equivalent environmental effect, with a view to meeting the relevant national emission reduction commitments.
Amendment 80 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The national air pollution control programme shall be updated every twofour years.
Amendment 81 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, the emission reduction policies and measures contained in the national air pollution control programme shall be updated within 124 months in either of the following cases:
Amendment 90 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Amendment 94 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall provide their national air pollution control programme to the Commission [within three months of the date referred to in Article 17, date to be inserted by OPOCE] and updates every twofour years thereafter.
Amendment 97 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 100 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The reports referred to in paragraph 1 mayshall include an evaluation of the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of this Directive.
Amendment 107 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive [eighteentwenty four months after the entry into force - date to be inserted by OPOCE] at the latest.
Amendment 109 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section A – row 4
Annex I – Section A – row 4
Amendment 110 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section C – row 5
Annex I – Section C – row 5
Amendment 119 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – table b
Annex II – table b
Table (b): Emission reduction commitments for ammonia (NH3), fine particulate matter (PM2,5) and methane (CH4). Fuels sold, base year 2005. Member NH3 reduction compared with PM2,5 reduction compared with CH4 reduction compareddeleted State 2005 2005 with 2005 For any For For any For any For any For any For any year any year year year year year from year from year from from from from 2020 to from 2030 from 2030 2020 to2020 to 2025 to 2030 2029 2025 2030 24 2020 to9 2030 2029to 2029 Belgium 2% 16% 16% 20% 46% 47% 26%46% Bulgaria 3% 11% 10%1% 20% 60% 64% 53% Czech 3536% 51% 49% Republic 7% 315% Republic 7% 17% 47% 17% Denmark 24% 40% 41% 37% 33% 62% 64% 24% Germany 5% 46% 39%47% 26% 41% 43% 39% Estonia 1% 23% 821% 15% 48% 52% 23% Greece 7% 28% 26%8% 35% 71% 72% 40% Spain 3% 30% 30% 29% 15% 61% 60% 34% France 4% 31% 29%32% 27% 43% 48% 25% Croatia 1% 31% 24%30% 18% 65% 667% 31% Ireland 1% 14% 714% 18% 32% 35% 7% Italy 5% 29% 26%9% 10% 42% 45% 40% Cyprus 10% 23% 18%21% 46% 73% 723% 18% Latvia 1% 1% 1%2% 16% 52% 454% 37% Lithuania 10% 10% 10% 20% 55% 54% 7% 42% Luxemburg 1% 25% 24%25% 15% 47% 48% 27% Hungary 10% 38% 34%7% 13% 61% 63% 55% Malta 4% 26% 24%7% 25% 79% 80% 32% Netherlands 13% 24% 25% 37% 38% 39% 33% Austria 1% 20% 20% 19% 20% 54% 55% 20% Poland 1% 29% 26%29% 16% 40% 31% 38% 34% Portugal 7% 22% 20% 16% 15% 70% 29% 69% 69% Romania 13% 29% 2430% 28% 65% 26% 61% 64% Slovenia 1% 26% 24% 26% 25% 70% 28% 73% 74% Slovakia 15% 41% 37% 41% 36% 64% 41% 62% 62% Finland 20% 20% 30% 39% 18% 30% 37% 15% 41% Sweden 15% 20% 1719% 19% 30% 18% 33% 34% United 21% 478% 41% Kingdom 8% 22% 30% 47% EU 28 6% 30% 27% 30% 22% 48% 51% 33%
Amendment 43 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) Recovery boilers in installation for the production of pulp
Amendment 62 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
(19a) 'net total fuel utilisation' means the ratio between produced energy (electricity, hot water, steam, mechanical energy) and fuel energy input (as the fuel lower heating value) at combustion plant boundaries.
Amendment 84 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Member States may exempt existing medium combustion plants which do not operate more than 1500 operating hours per year as a rolling average over a period of five years from compliance with the emission limit values set out in Part 1 of Annex II. In that case, for plants firing solid fuels, an emission limit value for particulate matter of 200 mg/Nm³ shall apply.
Amendment 92 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Until 1 January 2030 existing medium combustion plant with a rated thermal input above 5 MW may be exempted from compliance with the emission limit values set out in Part 1 of Annex II provided that at least 50% of the useful heat production of the plant, as a rolling average over a period of 5 years, is delivered in the form of steam or hot water to a public network for district heating, or provided that the net total fuel utilisation of the plant is at least 80%, as a rolling average over a period of 5 years.
Amendment 99 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States may exempt new medium combustion plants which do not operate more than 1500 operating hours per year as a rolling average over a period of 5 years from compliance with the emission limit values set out in Part 2 of Annex II. In that case, for plants firing solid fuels, an emission limit value for particulate matter of 100 mg/Nm³ shall apply.
Amendment 117 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a End of lifetime 1. Member States may exempt existing medium combustion plants from compliance with the limit values set out in Annex II and the monitoring and reporting requirements set out in Article 6 and Annex IV for 5 years from the applicable dates set out in Article 5(2) provided that the operator of the medium combustion plant with a rated thermal input of 5 MW or less undertakes, in a written declaration submitted to the competent authority by 1 January 2029, the operation of the plant will end no later than 31 December 2034, and the operator of the medium combustion plant with a rated thermal input above 5 MW undertakes, in a written declaration submitted to the competent authority by 1 January 2024, the operation of the plant will end no later than 31 December 2029. 2. Within 1 year after the end of operation of the medium combustion plant according to the written declaration referred to in paragraph 1 the competent authority shall perform an inspection. 3. If the medium combustion plant with a rated thermal input of 5 MW or less is still in operation after 31 December 2034, or the medium combustion plant with a rated thermal input above 5MW is still in operation after 31 December 2029, it shall be considered as a new plant.
Amendment 138 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [date: 1,53 years after the entry into force] at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 151 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part 1 – table 1
Annex II – part 1 – table 1
Pollutant Solid biomass Other solid Liquid fuels Heavy fuel oil Natural gas Gaseous fuels and fuels other than other than derivatives heavy fuel oil natural gas (bio oils) SO2 200 400 170 350 - 35 NOX 650 650 200 650 200 250 (1) Particulate 30(1) 30 30 30 - - matter __________________ (1) 45 mg/Nm3 for plants with a thermal input below or equal to 5 MW.
Amendment 153 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part 1 – table 1
Annex II – part 1 – table 1
Pollutant Solid biomass Other solid Liquid fuels Heavy fuel oil Natural gas Gaseous fuels fuels other than other than heavy fuel oil natural gas SO2 200 400 170 350 - 35 NOX 650 650 200 650 200 250 (1) Particulate 30(1)50 30 30 30 - - - matter __________________ (1) 45 mg/Nm3 for plants with a thermal input below or equal to 5 MW.
Amendment 156 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part 1 – table 1
Annex II – part 1 – table 1
Pollutant Solid biomass Other solid Liquid fuels Heavy fuel oil Natural gas Gaseous fuels fuels other than other than heavy fuel oil natural gas SO2 200 400 170 350 - 35 NOX 650 650 200 650 200 250 Particulate 30(1) 30 30 30 - - matter __________________ (1) 45 200 mg/Nm3 for plants with a thermal input below or equal to 510 MW.
Amendment 158 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part 1 – table 1
Annex II – part 1 – table 1
Pollutant Solid biomass Other solid Liquid fuels Heavy fuel oil Natural gas Gaseous fuels fuels other than other than heavy fuel oil natural gas SO2 200 400 (-1a) 170 350 - 35 NOX 650 650 200 650 200 250 Particulate 30(1) 30 30 30 - - matter __________________ (1) 45 mg/Nm3 for plants with a thermal input below or equal to 5 MW. (-1a) 500mg/ Nm3 when using peat.
Amendment 170 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part 2 – table 1
Annex II – part 2 – table 1
1. Emission limit values (mg/Nm³) for medium combustion plants other than engines and gas turbines Pollutant Solid Other solid Liquid Heavy fuel Natural Gaseous biomass fuels fuels other oil gas fuels other and than heavy than derivatives fuel oil natural gas (bio oils) SO2 200 400 170 350 - 35 NOX 300 300 200 300 100 200 1.1 Particulate 20(1) 20 20 20 - - matter __________________ (1) 25 mg/Nm3 for plants with a thermal input below or equal to 5 MW.
Amendment 172 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part 2 – table 1
Annex II – part 2 – table 1
Amendment 95 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The Union is committed to implement the Resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations, in particular Resolutions 61/105 and 64/72, which call on States and Regional Fisheries Management Organisations to ensure the protection of vulnerable deep-sea marine ecosystems from the destructive impact of bottom fishing gears, as well as the sustainable exploitation of deep-sea fish stocks.
Amendment 98 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The development and adoption of the measures recommended by NEAFC to protect deep water vulnerable marine ecosystems against the adverse effects of bottom fishing gear, in accordance with resolutions 61/105 and 64/72, have been widely supported by the Union, and have been recognised by the General assembly of the United Nations as a very significant step towards achieving the goal of protecting vulnerable marine ecosystems and their biodiversity.
Amendment 100 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 b (new)
Recital 2 b (new)
Amendment 101 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 c (new)
Recital 2 c (new)
(2c) FAO guidelines on the management of deep-sea fisheries in the High Seas adopted in 2008, that the Union committed to respect and which define the concrete implementation of resolution 61/105 of the United Nations General Assembly, invite coastal States to apply the principles and methods they contain in their national courts. Given the example provided by the relevance of the measures recommended to the flag States by the NEAFC for waters beyond national jurisdiction, there is no reason for the coastal States in the NEAFC regulated area not to apply these measures in their own waters. It is therefore appropriate to provide that the measures recommended by NEAFC to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems in deep water against the adverse effects of bottom fishing gears shall apply 'mutatis mutandis' in EU waters, instead of any other modality.
Amendment 103 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to maintain necessary reductions in fishing capacity achieved so far in deep-sea fisheries, and to focus management measures on the most relevant part of the fleet for deep sea fisheries, it is appropriate to provide that fishing for deep-sea species is subject to a fishing authorisation which limits the capacity of vessels eligible to land deep-sea species. With a viewfish deep-sea species in a targeted manner. It is however necessary that fishing licenses are also delivered for bycatch fishing of deep-sea species, considering that all these fishing activities are likely to focus management measures on the part of the fleet most relevant for deep-sea fisheries, the fishing authorisations should be issued according to target or by- catch fisherycur in areas where deep water vulnerable marine ecosystems may be present, and that they should be protected against the adverse effects that may have these activities, including those using bottom gears. However, the Council and Parliament Regulation (EU) No xxx/2013 from xxx 2013 on the common fisheries policy defines a goal of eliminating discards that also apply to deep-sea species. The novelty of this new requirement should be taken into account so that vessels incidentally capturing deep-sea species and which are not currently subjected to a licensing regime for fishing, are not totally deprived of the opportunity to continue their traditional fishing activities.
Amendment 104 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) However, having regard to the principle of relative stability, the right to utilize deep-sea fishing opportunities allocated to Member States who chose to exchange them for different fishing opportunities, must be safeguarded. The right to deploy fishing capacity and fishing effort should therefore be assigned to Member States to which the deep-sea fishing opportunities were originally allocated.
Amendment 108 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 115 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 124 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Moreover, vessels which haveo wish to change gear in order to be able to stay in the fishery should be eligible for receiving financial assistance from the European Fisheries Fund provided that the new gear reduces the impact of fishing on non- commercial species and provided also that the national operational programme allows contributing to such measures.
Amendment 130 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Vessels targetfishing deep-sea species with otherin a targeted or accessory manner with bottom gear should not extend their range of operation according to their fishing authorisation within Union waters, unless expansion can be assessed as not carrying a significant risk of negative impact on vulnerable marine ecosystems. Similarly, wherever their area of activity may be, when finding indices of the presence of vulnerable marine ecosystems, they should avoid these locations in the future, pending whether these indices reflect a proved presence of vulnerable marine ecosystems.
Amendment 136 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Scientific advice concerning certain fish stocks found in the deep-sea indicates that these stocks are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, and that fishing for these stocks should be limited or reduced as a precautionary measurehowever there have been quantified improvements in some stocks such as the roundnose grenadier, blue ling and black scabbardfish. Fishing opportunities for deep-sea stocks should not go beyond those levels which are scientifically advised as precautionary. In the case of advice being absent for lack of sufficient information about stocks or species, no fishing opportunities should be allocated.
Amendment 139 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Regulation (EU) No xxx/2013 from the Council and the European Parliament from xxx 2013 on the common fisheries policy defines the rules which should govern the determination of opportunities in respect of the precautionary principle and aiming at quickly achieving maximum sustainable yield. There is no need to consider different ways from those defined as general, especially in spite of their particularly vulnerability to exploitation, several stocks of deep-water species with a major commercial interest are already recognised by ICES as being operated in accordance with the principle of maximum sustainable yield. The Commission may propose a framework for deep-sea species by-catch through a system of TACs and quotas, if it considers it necessary for their preservation.
Amendment 163 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) ‘deep-sea species’ means the species listed in Annex I and Ia (new);
Amendment 167 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) ‘most vulnerable species’ means the deep-sea species indicated in the third column ‘Most vulnerable (x)’ of the table in Annex Ia (new);
Amendment 177 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. 'existing fishing areas' means fishing areas where fishing operations have been conducted since the entry into force of Council Regulation 2347/2002 of 16 December 2002 establishing specific access requirements and associated conditions applicable to fishing for deep- sea stocks;
Amendment 179 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. 'new fishing areas' means fishing areas where no previous deep-water fishing operations have been documented
Amendment 180 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. 'exploratory fishing' means fishing operations conducted in new fishing areas;
Amendment 181 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 d (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. 'fishing vessel' means a Union vessel operating in the waters defined in Article 2 or a third country vessel operating in Union waters;
Amendment 185 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the vessel's master records in the logbook a percentage of deep-seathe species defined in Annex I which is equal or superior to 1025% of the overall catch weight in the fishing daytrip concerned.
Amendment 192 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Fishing activities carried out in Union waters not targeting deep-sea species but catching deep-sea species as a by-catch, carried out by a Union fishing vessel, shall be subject to a fishing authorisation, which shall indicate deep-sea species as by-catch.
Amendment 194 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Amendment 198 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
The aggregate fishing capacity measured in gross tonnage and in kilowatt of all fishing vessels holding a fishing authorisation issued by a Member State, allowing the targeted catch of deep-sea species, whether as target or by-catch species, as defined in Article 4 (2) shall at no time exceed the aggregate fishing capacity of vessels of that Member State which have landed 10 tonnes or more of deep-sea species during any of the two calendar years preceding the entry into force of this Regulation2009-2011, whichever year provides the higher figure.
Amendment 203 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States which have not utilised deep sea species fishing opportunities during any of the calendar years preceding the entry into force of this regulation, have rights to use one of the fishing vessels to utilise above mentioned fishing opportunities.
Amendment 205 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Each application for a fishing authorisation allowing for the catch of deep-sea species whether as target or by- catch specithin areas of existing fishing activities, and for its renewal shall be accompanied by a description of the area where it is intended to conduct fishing activities, the type of gears, the depth range at which the activities will be deployed, and of the individual species targetedrelevant species.
Amendment 214 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a Procedure for identification of areas of existing fishing activities The Commission shall identify areas of existing fishing activities in line with the provisions of Article 3 of the NEAFC recommendations on regulating bottom fishing, as quoted in Annex 2 a (new) of this Regulation.
Amendment 221 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the locations of the intended activities targeting deep-sea species in the deep-sea métier. The location(s) shall be defined by coordinates in accordance with the World Geodetic System of 1984list the bottom-sea gear that will be used;
Amendment 224 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the locations, if any, of activities in the deep-sea métier during the last three full calendar years. Those location(s) shall be defined by coordinates limit the authorised fishing accordance with the World Geodetic System of 1984 and they shall circumscribe the fishing activities as closely as possible.tivities to existing fishing areas;
Amendment 227 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) provide for the respect of measures currently applying in the NEAFC framework;
Amendment 238 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Any fishing authorisation issued on the basis of an application made in accordance with paragraph 1 shall specify the bottom gear to be used and limit the fishing activities authorised to the area in which the intended fishing activity, as set out in paragraph 1(a), and the existing fishing activity, as set out in paragraph 1(b), overlap. However, the area of the intended fishing activity can be extended beyond the area of the existing fishing activity if the Member State has assessed and documented, based on scientific advice, that such extension would not have significant adverse impaWithout prejudice to Article 7 (1), fishing activities that are to take place in waters defined in paragraph 1 but that are defined as new fishing areas in the meaning of Article 3 paragraph 2b(new) shall be subject to a fishing authorisation. Applications for such authorisations shall include a detailed project for the exploratory fishing activity that follows the NEAFC guidelines outlined in Annex IIa(new). Applications will be accepted if it can be shown that the activity described will have no harmful effects on vulnerable marine ecosystems.
Amendment 242 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
(1) Applications for fishing authorisations in waters defined at Article 2 point b) shall fulfil the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 734/2008 of 15th July 2008 on the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the high seas from the adverse impacts of bottom fishing gears.
Amendment 243 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point 2 (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point 2 (new)
(2) Existing fishing areas, as defined under article 3 and provisions for identification, as set out in article 6a(new), correspond to: (a) in Union waters: fishing areas for which there is evidence of fishing activity in the period since the entry into force of Council Regulation 2347/2002 of 16th December 2002 establishing specific access requirements and associated conditions applicable to fishing for deep sea stocks. (b) in Union waters under NEAFC jurisdiction: existing fishing zones that are defined and established in the NEAFC framework, as mentioned in Annex IIb(new).
Amendment 244 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point 3 (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point 3 (new)
Amendment 245 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point 4 (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point 4 (new)
(4) In addition to the requirements in paragraph 5, by-catch authorisations, as defined in Article 4 (3) shall require the reporting of all species in Annex I, whether retained or discarded.
Amendment 246 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point 5 (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point 5 (new)
(5) Fishing activities conducted in the framework of fishing authorisations referred to in Article 4 may be subject to the introduction of quantitative limits on the total amount of catches of the species included in Annex Ia (new) if such a limit is necessary
Amendment 251 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 269 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) where the best scientific information available does not identify exploitation rates corresponding to the precautionary approach to fisheries management due to lack of sufficient data concerning a certain stock or species, nothe fishing opportunities may be allocated for the fisheries concernedfor the relevant fishing management period may not be fixed higher than the rates provided within the ICES approach for data limited stocks.
Amendment 278 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Council, acting in accordance with the Treaty, may decide to switching from the fixing of annual fishing opportunities for deep-sea species in terms of both fishing effort limits and catch limits to the fixing of only fishing effort limits for specific fisheries shall be decided in accordance with the Treaty.
Amendment 313 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts as referred to in Article 13 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminateperiod of three years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power no later than nine months before the end of the three year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of timean identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council oppose such extension no later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 318 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Special fishing authorisations issued in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2347/2002 shall remain valid until their replacement by fishing authorisations allowing the catch of deep-sea species issued in accordance with this Regulation, but shall in any case no longer be valid after 30 September 20124.
Amendment 321 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Annex I
Amendment 343 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – point 3
Annex 2 – point 3
3. Discards shall be sampled in all deep-sea métiers. The sampling strategy for landings and discards shall cover all the species listed in Annex I and Ia as well as species belonging to the seabed ecosystem such as deep-water corals, sponges or other organisms belonging to the same ecosystem.
Amendment 344 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II a (new)
Annex II a (new)
Annex IIa Identification of existing bottom fishing areas 1. The mapping of existing fishing areas within European Union waters shall be given priority. 2. A preliminary map based on VMS data and other geo reference data presently available with the European Commission and the Member States shall be developed. 3. Member States having vessels involved in bottom fishing activities in the period 2003 to 2013 shall, for the purpose of paragraph 1, submit comprehensive maps of existing fishing areas to the European Commission according to the guidelines set out in annex 3 of the NEAFC recommendation on regulating bottom fishing. 4. The comprehensive map of existing bottom fishing areas referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3 shall be revised regularly to incorporate any relevant information.
Amendment 345 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II b (new)
Annex II b (new)
Annex IIb Bottom fishing activities in new bottom fishing areas 1. Upon entry into force of this regulation, all bottom fishing activities in new bottom fishing areas or with bottom gear not previously used in the area concerned, shall be considered as exploratory fisheries and shall be conducted in accordance with an Exploratory Bottom Fisheries Protocol to be adopted as soon as possible. Until such a protocol is adopted the provision set out in the protocol set out in Annex 1 of the NEAFC recommendation on regulating bottom fishing shall apply. 2. The exploratory bottom fishing activities shall be subject to the assessment procedure set forth in Article 5 of the NEAFC recommendation on regulating bottom fishing, with the understanding that particular care shall be taken in the evaluation of risks of the significant adverse impact on vulnerable marine ecosystems, in line with the precautionary approach. 3. Member States shall communicate the required information under the exploratory fisheries protocol referred to in paragraph 1 to the European Commission, together with the information or preliminary impact assessment referred to in Article 5, paragraph 3 (i), below. 4. Member States shall provide 1 year after entry into force of this Regulation, a report of the results of such activities to the European Commission. 5. Prior to commencing new bottom fishing activities based upon the results of exploratory bottom fisheries conducted in the prior two years, the European Commission shall review the assessments undertaken in accordance with Article 5 below and the results of the fishing protocols implemented by the participating fleets, and shall: (i) Authorise these bottom fishing to proceed and establish conservation and management measures to prevent significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems from individual bottom fishing activities and to ensure the long- term sustainability of deep sea fish stocks, or (ii) not authorize these bottom fishing activities to proceed. 6. Member States shall ensure that vessels flying their flag conducting exploratory fisheries have an observer on board. Observers shall collect data in accordance with a Vulnerable Marine Ecosystem Data Collection Protocol to be adopted as soon as possible. Until such a protocol is adopted, the interim protocol set out in Annex 2 of the NEAFC recommendation on regulating bottom fishing shall apply.
Amendment 24 #
2012/0077(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) 1098/2007
Article 4 – point (a)
Article 4 – point (a)
(a) 0,4 on ages 3 to 6 years for the cod stock in Area A; and
Amendment 27 #
2012/0077(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 - point 1 b (new)
Article 1 - point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EC) 1098/2007
Article 4 – point (b)
Article 4 – point (b)
(b) 0,4 on ages 4 to 7 years for the cod stock in Areas B and C.
Amendment 180 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) It is paramount to better integratemake reference to EU environmental concernslegislation 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. 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 276 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The introduction of the voluntary transferable fishing concessions systems should make the sector more competitive. Consequently, there may be a need for new professional opportunities outside 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 outside fishing activities of small scale coastal fishing vessels. This last operation seems to be appropriate as the small scale coastal fishing vessels are not covered by the transferable fishing concessions systems.
Amendment 418 #
2011/0380(COD)
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 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. The data referred to in this paragraph should be made publicly available.
Amendment 424 #
2011/0380(COD)
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. The data referred to in this paragraph should be publically available.
Amendment 451 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 95
Recital 95
(95) In order to address the specific needs of the CFP mentioned in Articles 50 and 51 of the [CFP Regulation] and contribute to the compliance with the CFP rules, additional provisions to the rules on interruption of the payment deadline [Regulation (EU) No […] laying down Common Provisions] should be laid down. Where a Member State or an operator has failed to comply with its obligations under the CFP or where the Commission has strong and convincing evidence to suggest this lack of compliance, as a precautionary measure, the Commission should be allowed to interrupt payments.
Amendment 526 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture; including extensive aquaculture;
Amendment 682 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – introductory part
(5) Promoting a sustainable and resource efficient aquaculture, including extensive aquaculture, through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 1829 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) functionally coherent in geographical, economic and social terms, taking specific account of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors and their regional characteristics and offer sufficient critical mass in terms of human, financial end economic resources to support a viable local development strategy..
Amendment 2069 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 1
Article 78 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF may support the implementation of a Union control, inspection and enforcement system as provided for in Article 46 of the [Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy] and specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy . Such system should result in a number of controls based on the size of fleets in different member states.
Amendment 601 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point 1 – introductory part
Annex – Part I – point 1 – introductory part
Helsinki – Tallinn – Riga – Kaunas – Warszawa – Katowice Gdynia – Katowice Katowice – Ostrava – Brno – Wien Katowice – Žilina – Bratislava – Wien Wien – Graz – Klagenfurt – Villach – Udine – Venezia – Bologna – Ravenna Graz – Ljubljana – Koper/Trieste Szczecin/Świnoujście - Poznań/Zielona Góra - Wrocław - Ostrava
Amendment 850 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 14/33
Annex I – Volume 14/33
to add the connection Berlin - Szczecin as rail and road core network section
Amendment 866 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 15/33
Annex I – Volume 15/33
to add the connection Berlin - Szczecin as rail and road core network section
Amendment 35 #
2011/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) However, since releases of salmon may be at present mandatory in certain Member States and in order to give Member States time to adjust to these requirements, releases of salmon other than stocking and direct restocking should remain allowed during a transitional period of seven years following the entry into force of this Regulation. other than stocking and direct restocking should not continue to be allowed for more than 10 years if, by the end of that period, wild smolt production has reached 80% of the potential smolt production capacity in a given river. If that target is not reached, releases of salmon other than stocking and direct restocking may continue for a further 10 years once the Member State concerned has analysed and removed the causes of the failure to reach it. Releases of salmon may be at present mandatory in certain Member States and the Member States need to be given time to adjust to these requirements.
Amendment 67 #
2011/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14
Article 14
Releases of salmon other than those made in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 may continue until 710 years after the entry into force of this Regulation. Releases of salmon other than those made in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 shall not continue for more than 10 years if, by the end of that period, wild smolt production has reached 80% of the potential smolt production capacity in a given river. If that target is not reached, releases of salmon other than those made in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 may continue for a further 10 years once the Member State concerned has analysed and removed the causes of the failure to reach it.
Amendment 85 #
2011/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Where a Member States concerned have not established or published, by the set deadline, the measures set out in Articles 6 or 11, or where such measures are deemed inadequate and/or ineffective following the assessment carried out in accordance with Article 6.4 or 11.1, the empowerment of the Member State concerned referred to in Articles 6 or 11 shall be revoked by the Commission by means of an implementing act. The Commission can revoke the empowerment only after it has invited the Member State to adopt, within a time limit no shorter than six months, new national measures in order to remedy the shortcomings mentioned in paragraph 1. Only if the Member State fails to do so or the Commission, after having assessed the new measures, deems that they do not meet the Union level objectives, can the empowerment be revoked. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein.
Amendment 245 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Union is a Contracting Party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 (UNCLOS)17 and it has ratified the United Nations Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of 4 August 1995 (UN Fish Stocks Agreement)18 . It has also accepted the Agreement to Promote Compliance with International Conservation and Management Measures by Fishing Vessels on the High Seas of 24 November 1993 of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO Compliance Agreement)19. These international instruments predominantly foresee conservation obligations, including among other things obligations to take conservation and management measures designed to maintain or restore marine resources at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield both within sea areas under national jurisdiction and on the high seas, and to cooperate with other States to this end, obligations to apply the precautionary approach widely to conservation, management and exploitation of fish stocks, obligations to ensure compatibility of conservation and management measures where marine resources occur in sea areas of different jurisdictional status and obligations to have due regard to other legitimate uses of the seas. The Common Fisheries Policy should contribute to the Union's proper discharge of its international obligations under these international instruments. Where Member States adopt conservation and management measures, for which they have been empowered in the framework of the Common Fisheries Policy, they should also act in a manner which is fully consistent with the international conservation and cooperation obligations under the said international instruments.
Amendment 253 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) At the World Summit on Sustainable Development at Johannesburg in 2002, the Union and its Member States committed to act against the continued decline of many fish stocks. Therefore, the Union should improve its Common Fisheries Policy to ensure that as a matter of priority exploitation levels of marine biological resources stocks are restored and maintained at levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yields from the populations of harvested stocks by 2015, where possible. Where less scientific information is available, this may require applying proxies to maximum sustainable yield.
Amendment 271 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 287 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is important that the management of the Common Fisheries Policy is guided by principles of good governance. Those principles include decision-making based on best availablaccurate and up-to-date scientific advice, broad stakeholder involvement and a long-term perspective. The successful management of the Common Fisheries Policy also depends on a clear definition of responsibilities at Union, national, regional and local levels and on the mutual compatibility and consistency of the measures taken with other Union policies.
Amendment 289 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is important that the management of the Common Fisheries Policy is guided by principles of good governance. Those principles include decision-making based on best available scientific advice, broad stakeholder involvement and a long-term perspective. The successful management of the Common Fisheries Policy also depends on a clear definition of responsibilities at Union, national, regional and local levels and on the mutual compatibility and consistency of the measures taken with other Union policies. The Commission, the European Parliament and member states shall intensify their efforts to strengthen the regional aspect of the Common Fisheries Policy regarding Article 2 (1) of the TFEU and proposing further necessary treaty changes to attain this objective.
Amendment 305 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Rules in place restricting access to resources within the 12 nautical mile zones of Member States have operated satisfactorily benefiting conservation by restricting fishing effort in the most sensitive part of Union waters. Those rules have also preserved traditional fishing activities on which the social and economic development of certain coastal communities is highly dependent. Those rules should therefore continue to apply and could be strengthened to give preferential access for small scale, local, artisanal or coastal fishermen.
Amendment 346 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) The obligation to land all catches of managed stocks should be introduced on a fishery by fishery basis. Species with a high survival rate once discarded will be exempt from this Regulation.
Amendment 402 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) A voluntary system of transferable fishing concessions for the majority of managed stocks under the Common Fisheries Policy should be implemented no later than 31 December 2013 for all vessels of 12 meters' length or over and all other vessels fishing with towed gears. Member States may exclude vessels up to 12 meters' length other than vessels using towed gear from transferable fishing concessions. Such a system should contribute to industry- induced fleet reductions and improved economic performance while at the same time creating legally secure and exclusive transferable fishing concession of a Member State's annual fishing opportunities. Since marine biological resources are a common good, transferable fishing concessions should only establish user entitlements to a Member State's part of annual fishing opportunities which may be recalled according to established rules.
Amendment 436 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Specific characteristics and socio- economic vulnerability of some small-scale fleets justify, where Member States choose, the limitation of the mandatory system of transferable fishing concessions to large vessels. The system of transferable fishing concessions should apply to stocks for which fishing opportunities are allocated.
Amendment 462 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Fisheries management based on the best availablfull and accurate scientific advice requires harmonised, reliable and accurate data sets. Therefore Member states shouldall collect data on fleets and their fishing activities, in particular biological data on catches, including discards, survey information on fish stocks and on the potential environmental impact of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem.
Amendment 473 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Member States shouldall manage and make available to end-users of scientific- data the collected data, on the basis of a multi-annual Union program. Member States shouldall also cooperate with each other to coordinate data collection activities. Where relevant, Member States should also cooperate with third countries within the same sea basin regarding data collection.
Amendment 481 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Policy-oriented fisheries science shouldall be reinforced by means of nationally- adopted fisheries scientific data collection, research and innovation programs in coordination with other Member States as well as by Union research and innovation framework tools.
Amendment 618 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The Common Fisheries Policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management, and shall aim to ensure, by 2015, that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield.
Amendment 645 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 3
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 3
3. The Common Fisheries Policy shall implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries managementand aquaculture management, taking account of regional specificities, to ensure that the impacts of fishingthese activities on the marine ecosystem are limitedminimised and management solutions are effectively tailored to individual fisheries and regions.
Amendment 659 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 4
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 4
4. The Common Fisheries Policy shall integratemake reference to the Union environmental legislation requirements.
Amendment 667 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. The Common Fisheries Policy shall advocate a regionalised policy to enable Member States to develop and implement management plans.
Amendment 686 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) eliminatavoid, minimise and where possible unwanted catches of commercial stocks and gradually ensure that all catches of such stocks are landed; except for species that can survive discard;
Amendment 737 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) contribute to a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities; and ensure improved working conditions for fishermen through compliance with health and safety legislation;
Amendment 823 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) recognition of regional specificities that characterise different EU fisheries.
Amendment 857 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Amendment 885 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 11
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 11
– ‘catch limit’ means a quantitative limit on landingcatches of a fish stock or group of fish stocks over a given period; irrespective of whether they are taken intentionally or unintentionally.
Amendment 927 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 17
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 17
– ‘transferable fishing concessions’ means exclusive and revocable user entitlements to a specific part of fishing opportunities allocated to a Member State orwhich can be held individually or pooled for collective use by eligible holders, to a specific part of fishing opportunities allocated to a Member State or to a stock in a specified geographical area where quantifiable targets have been established in a management plans adopted by a Member State in accordance with Article 18 or Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1967/200634 , which the holder may transfer to other eligible holders of such transferable fishing concessions; (2) or established in a multi-annual plan under Article 9-11.
Amendment 1044 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Measures for the conservation of marine biological resources may includeshall be monitored and enforced by the Member States and shall include some or all of the following:
Amendment 1055 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) establishing realistic and measurable targets for the sustainable exploitation of stocks;
Amendment 1070 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) establishing incentives, including those of an economic nature, to promote more selective or low impact fishing, such as additional days at sea or extra quota;
Amendment 1092 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point g
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) adopting measures concerning the obligation to land all catches of commercial stocks;
Amendment 1101 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Any other appropriate measure proposed by the Member State and approved by the Commission which meets the relevant criteria.
Amendment 1111 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Technical measures mayshall include some or all of the following:
Amendment 1164 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Multiannual plans providing for conservation measures to maintain or restore fish stocks abovet levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield, where possible, shall be established as a priority.
Amendment 1213 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 4
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Multiannual plans shall be based on the precautionary approach to fisheries management and shall take into account the limitations of the available data and assessment methods and all quantified sources of uncertainty in a scientifically valid mannercomply with the objectives in Article 2 and 3 and shall be based on accurate and up-to-date scientific data and shall be established following full consultation with the stakeholders concerned.
Amendment 1223 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall bring forward proposals for national components of multiannual plans, after consultation with stakeholders, in accordance with Article 9 (1), where possible, through a co- management process at Member State level.
Amendment 1230 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Multiannual plans shall conduct a mid-term review, in consultation with stakeholders, to assess progrress made towards reaching their objectives. Proposals for their modification may be made when there is scientific evidence that this is appropriate or where there is reasoned concern about lack of progress in achieving agreed objectives.
Amendment 1233 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Member States sharing a fishery for which a multiannual plan is adopted in accordance with Article 9 (1) shall ensure that the national components of the multiannual plan are consistent with the objectives of Articles 2 and 3.
Amendment 1239 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. The Commission shall be empowered to adopted delegted acts in accordance with Artile 55, to ensure an EU format for Member States national components of multiannual plan proposals.
Amendment 1248 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 10 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Multiannual plans shall provide for adaptations of the fishing mortality rate, resulting in a fishing mortality rate that restores and maintains all stocks abovet levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield, where possible, by 2015.
Amendment 1305 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) clear and realistic time frames to reach the quantifiable targets;
Amendment 1369 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) detailed provisions for the application of rights-based management systems, where a coordinated approach is deemed necessary;
Amendment 1371 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) rules facilitating the obligation to land all catches from commercially harvested species pursuant to Artile 15 (1b).
Amendment 1441 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) contribute to maintaining or restoring fish stocks abovet levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield, where possible, through improvements in size- selection and where appropriate species selection;
Amendment 1447 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) reducavoid, minimise and where possible eliminate catches of undersized individuals from fish stocks;
Amendment 1452 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) reducavoid, minimise and where possible eliminate catches of unwanted marine organisms;
Amendment 1474 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 15 – title
Part 3 – article 15 – title
Obligation to land all catchnd record all commercially harvested species
Amendment 1482 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. All catches of the following fish stocks subject to catch limitscommercially caught fish, caught during fishing activities in Union waters or by Union fishing vessels outside Union waters shall be brought and retained on board the fishing vessels and recorded and landed, except when used as live bait, , in accordance with the following timeframe:
Amendment 1517 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) At the latest from 1 January 20168: haddock, whiting, megrim, anglerfish, plaice, ling, saithe, pollack, lemon sole, turbot, brill, blue ling, black scabbard, roundnose grenadier, orange roughy, Greenland halibut, tusk, redfish and Mediterranean demersal stocks.all other commercially harvested species
Amendment 1540 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Minimum conservation reference sizes based on the best availablaccurate and up-to-date scientific advice shall be established for the fish stocks set out in paragraph 1. The sale of catches of such fish stocks below the minimum conservation reference size shall be restricted for reduction to fish meal or pet food only.
Amendment 1560 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 3
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Marketing standardrules for catches of fish caught in excess of fixed fishing opportunities shall be established in accordance with Article 27 of [the Regulation on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products].
Amendment 1635 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 1
1. InWhere a multiannual plan established pursuant to Articles 9, 10 and 11 Member States may be authorised to adopt measures, in acapplies to a relevant geographical area, Member States concerned shall cooperate with eachother and shall, as far as possible, consult and coordancinate with that any interested Third Party in formulatiannual plan, which specify the conservation measures applicable to vessels flying their flagin relation to stocks in Union waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunitiesng and agreeing conservation measures, in accordance with that multiannual plan, and any timsecales specified therein.
Amendment 1663 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States sharing a fishery may cooperate to agree and implement joint measures in the context of long-term management plans adopted prior to 2014, consistent with the procedure set out in Article 25.
Amendment 1670 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Without prejudice to the role of the Commission under Article 290 and 291 of the TFEU, the Commission shall adopt delegated or implementing acts on the basis of joint recommendations submitted under paragraph 1, provided that such recommendations are deemed to be compatible with the relevant conservation measure and/or multiannual plans.
Amendment 1674 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Member States sharing a fishery subject to a multiannual plan shall coordinate and cooperate with each other to ensure that the objectives of the multiannual plan are compatible with the requirements under paragraph 2.
Amendment 1677 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 d (new)
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Efforts of coordination between Member States sharing a fishery shall be eligible for funding under the EMFF, in accordance with provisions laid out in that Regulation.
Amendment 1680 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 e (new)
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Member States shall consider information, opinions and advice provided by Advisory Councils, stakeholders of the fishery concerned and scientific institutions.
Amendment 1804 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shallmay establish a voluntary system of transferable fishing concessions no later than 31 December 2013 for
Amendment 1883 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 5
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 5
5. Member States may limit the period of validity of transferable fishing concessions to a period of at least 150 years, for the purpose of reallocating such concessions. Where Member States have not limited the period of validity of the transferable fishing concessions, they may recall such concessions with a notice of at least 150 years.
Amendment 1896 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 6
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 6
6. Member States mayshall recall transferable fishing concessions with a shorter noticeimmediate effect in the event of an established serious infringement committed by the holder of the concessions or in case of a grave deterioration of the stock or ecosystem. Such recalls shall be operated in a manner which gives full effect to the Common Fisheries Policy, the proportionality principle and, whenever necessary, with immediate effect.
Amendment 1903 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 7
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 7
7. Notwithstanding paragraph 5 and 6, Member States may recall transferable fishing concessions that have not been used on a fishing vessel for a period of threewo consecutive years.
Amendment 1925 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 29 – paragraph 2
Part 4 – article 29 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall determine fishing opportunities that, based on the best availablaccurate and up-to-date scientific advice, can be allocated to fishing vessels flying their flag for species for which the Council has not fixed fishing opportunities.
Amendment 1980 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 31 – paragraph 2
Part 4 – article 31 – paragraph 2
2. A Member State may authorise transfer of transferable fishing concessions to and from other Member States within the same sea-basin.
Amendment 2107 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the level of fishing, with a clear distinction to be made between industrial and non-industrial fisheries, and the impact that fishing activities have on the marine biological resources and on the marine eco- systems, and
Amendment 2122 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 2 – point d
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) ensure that the Commission, or bodies designated by it, together with the European Parliament have access to the national databases and systems used for processing the collected data for the purpose of verification of the existence and quality of the data.
Amendment 2130 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 3
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure the national coordination of the collection and management of scientific data for fisheries management. To this end, they shall designate a national correspondent and organize an annual national coordination meeting. The Commission and the European Parliament shall be informed of the national coordination activities and be invited to the coordination meetings.
Amendment 2178 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 7 – article 39 – paragraph 2
Part 7 – article 39 – paragraph 2
2. The positions of the Union in international organisations dealing with fisheries and RFMOs shall be based on the best availablaccurate and up-to-date scientific advice to ensure that, where possible, fishery resources are maintained above or restored above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield.
Amendment 2212 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 7 – article 41 – paragraph 2
Part 7 – article 41 – paragraph 2
2. Union fishing vessels shall only catch surplus of the allowable catch determined by the third country as referred to in Article 62(2) of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and identified on the basis of the best availablaccurate and up- to-date scientific advice and relevant information exchanged between the Union and the third country concerned about the total fishing effort on the affected stocks, in order to ensure that fishery resources remain above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield, where possible.
Amendment 2261 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) improving the competitiveness of the aquaculture industry and supporting its development and innovation; including extensive aquaculture
Amendment 2284 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) ensuring compliance with Article 12 of the TFEU regarding the welfare requirements of animals.
Amendment 2391 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 10 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point a
Part 10 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a global and integrated approach that should result in a number of controls linked to the size of fleets in different member states;
Amendment 2413 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 10 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Part 10 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) a level playing field including trade sanctions when irresponsible behaviour of third countries is established.
Amendment 2429 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 10 – article 48 – paragraph 1
Part 10 – article 48 – paragraph 1
Member States may require holders of a fishing licence for fishing vessels of 12 meters length overall or more flying their flag to contribute proportionally to the costs of implementing the Union fisheries control system and data collection.
Amendment 2472 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 12 – article 53 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 12 – article 53 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) submit recommendations and suggestions on matters relating to fisheries management and aquaculture to the Commission, the European Parliament or to the Member State concerned;
Amendment 2481 #
2011/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 12 – article 53 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 12 – article 53 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) inform the Commission, the European Parliament and Member States of problems relating to fisheries management and aquaculture in their area of competence;
Amendment 41 #
2010/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) No progress should be made on proposals for the establishment of offshore renewable energy developments, marine protected areas, or other major projects impacting on EU estuaries, seas or oceans, without full implementation of the spatial planning strategy, ensuring consultation on a 'bottom-up' basis with all affected stakeholders.
Amendment 90 #
2010/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) a comprehensive and publicly accessible marine data and knowledge base of high quality on maritime economy which facilitates sharing, re-use and dissemination of these data among various user groups, and ensures visuavoiding dupliscation of maritime information through web-based toolsand, wherever possible, using all available programmes already developed for that purpose.
Amendment 1 #
2010/0175(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to prepare a comprehensive management plan for flat fish in the Baltic Sea.
Amendment 15 #
2010/0080(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 861/2006
Article 9 – point a
Article 9 – point a
(a) expenditure incurred for the collection of biological, technical, environmental and socio-economic data in relation to commerciindustrial, small-scale and recreational fisheries, including sampling, at-sea- monitoring and research surveys, and the collection of socio-economic data in the aquaculture and processing industry, as laid down in the multi-annual Community programme;
Amendment 16 #
2009/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that due to paragraph 110 in the European Parliament's Resolution of 25 February 2010 on the Green Paper on the future of the Common Fisheries Policy this document becomes an integral part of the Common Fisheries Policy;
Amendment 22 #
2009/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries for adequate research to analyse the imports of fishery products on the European market;
Amendment 60 #
2009/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Considering the lack of tools to properly assess the impact of imports of raw materials and fishery products on the European market, calls on the Commission to make efforts to create a system of data collection and exchange;
Amendment 75 #
2009/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take due account of the main recommendations contained in this report in their proposals and decisions related to the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy;
Amendment 38 #
2009/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas a sustainable aquaculture policy can coexist withwill enhance 'Natura 2000' areas and can even contribute positively to the management thereof,
Amendment 60 #
2009/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that the priority aim of environmental quality certification for aquaculture products should be to promote the environment-friendly use of living aquatic resources in the context of a sustainable development that takes due account of environmental, economic and social factors and flood protection and water retention systems, with due respect for the principles of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and future FAO guidelines;
Amendment 63 #
2009/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 64 #
2009/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Takes the view that continental aquaculture should be developed in close tandem with flood protection and water retention measures as a means of improving water management with a view to safeguarding the environment and protecting people against the effects of flooding;
Amendment 101 #
2009/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission and Member States to support the experimental farming of native species, technologies for the production of healthy fish and efforts to combat diseases occurring in aquaculture, in the interests of diversifying Community aquaculture production, so that it can offer high-quality and high added-value products, by encouraging research and exchanges of best practices on those species and on the production methods concerned, in order to enable aquaculture products better to compete with other innovative food products;
Amendment 120 #
2009/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Reiterates the views it has already expressed in its resolution on the adoption of a European Cormorant Management Plan, and points out that reducing the prejudice caused by cormorants and other birds of prey to aquaculture firms is a major factor in their survival and competitiveness; draws attention to the need to assess losses caused by cormorants and other birds of prey in the aquaculture sector and to draw up plans for corrective action in the sector;
Amendment 46 #
2009/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the maintenance of modern, competitive and safe fishing fleets is not incompatible with the reduction in fishing capacity, which has in fact been carried out by various Member States in order to bring it more closely into line with the availability of resourcesbased on a reliable scientific research,
Amendment 116 #
2009/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that despite having been extensively reformed in 2002, the CFP, 27 years after its establishment, is faced with serious problems whose main features are overfishing, overcapacity, overinvestment and waste, lack of reliable research on fish stocks, with additional aspects, such as the economic and social regression, currently affecting the sector, globalisation of the fisheries and aquaculture market, and the consequences of climate change;
Amendment 126 #
2009/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that Parliament has in previous terms drawn attention to the fact that CFP rules were not being sufficiently complied with and has repeatedly called on Member States to improve controls, harmonise inspection and sanction criteria, ensure transparency of inspection findings and strengthen the Community inspection systems and harmonization of systems of reporting catches;
Amendment 147 #
2009/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that, notwithstanding the degree of complexity of some procedures for modifying fisheries management models and the difficulties, in particular legal problems, which may appear in this process, these and not insuperable, as shown by the successful application of other management models in other parts of the world, such as transmissible fishery rights along with maintaining inherited rights;
Amendment 177 #
2009/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Maintains that a more selective approach should be applied to fishing gear in order to avert and/or reduce by-catches, thus making for more responsible fishing, and that the ultimate objective of the CFP should be to eliminate by-catches and discards;
Amendment 236 #
2009/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Commission and the Member States to promote proper training for fishermen and skippers with a view to enhancing the status of qualifications, giving prestige to the profession, and attracting more adaptable young people who would be capable of embracing occupational mobility and taking a more entrepreneurial attitude to the sector;
Amendment 262 #
2009/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Reiterates the need to provide for strict monitoring and certification of fishery products entering the Community market, including imports, in order to ascertain that they come from sustainable fisheries and, as far as imported products are concerned, including imported aquaculture products, satisfy the requirements imposed on Community products, the aim being to create a level playing field on the Community market;
Amendment 304 #
2009/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Urges the Commission to carefully explore the possibility of adopting new fisheries management mechanisms, as opposed to the TAC and quota system, for example fishing effort management and, the use of transferable fishing rights, and regional management of discards, since such arrangements would enable the fleet to be adapted in a more flexible way, in line with the actual diversity and distribution of stocks, and could be supported by structural implementing measures, without neglecting the more vulnerable small-scale sector;
Amendment 375 #
2009/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls for support to be given to investment in new fish farming technologies, including intensive systems allowing water to be recycled and offshore salt-water and fresh-water fish farming;
Amendment 377 #
2009/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39 a. Considers it necessary to introduce rules establishing good market practices (quality checks of products, consumer protection, custom duties) and fair competition regarding fishing products from outside the EU, excluding products which fall under regulations included in EU agreements with third parties;
Amendment 402 #
2009/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Maintains that new fisheries agreements with third countries should be encouraged in order to afford the Community fleet easier access to new fishing grounds and insists that all such partnership agreements embody comprehensive conservation measures and proposals to maintain and enhance local employment in the sector;