64 Amendments of Ioannis A. TSOUKALAS related to 2011/0380(COD)
Amendment 396 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) Priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support for their establishment as well as the planning of production and storage of their products. The compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans should gradually be phased out as the importance of this particular kind of support has lost its interest in the light of the evolving structure of the Union market for this kind of products and the growing importance of strong producer's organisations.
Amendment 430 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 77
Recital 77
(77) The EMFF should support the promotion of integrated maritime governance at all levels especially through exchanges of best practices and the further development and implementation of sea basin strategies. In this context, improved maritime governance including the enhancement of cooperation and coordination, at the appropriate level, among the competent authorities performing coast guard functions in the EU, ensuring healthier, safer and more secure seas and oceans in particular by implementing the existing maritime legislation are very important. These strategies aim at setting up an integrated framework to address common challenges in European sea basins and strengthened co-operation between stakeholders to maximise the use of Union financial instruments and funds and contribute to the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union. It is therefore very important to improve and enhance external cooperation and coordination in relation to the objectives of the IMP, on the basis of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture, from a financial, social and environmental point of view;
Amendment 669 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point β
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point β
(b) protection and restoration of marineaquatic biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide.
Amendment 730 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point γ
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point γ
Amendment 749 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point γ
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point γ
Amendment 771 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point β
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point β
(b) construction of new fishing vessels, decommissioning, excluding specific, sufficiently substantiated cases, or importation of fishing vessels;
Amendment 978 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The annual work programme, drawn up by the European Commission, shall set out the objectives pursued, the expected results, the method of implementation and its total amount. It shall also contain a description of the activities to be financed, an indication of the amount allocated to each activity, an indicative implementation timetable, as well as information on their implementation. It shall include for grants the priorities, the essential evaluation criteria and the maximum rate of co- financing.
Amendment 994 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. Operations financed under this Article must be carried out by or in collaboration with a scientific or technical body recognised by the Member State which shall validate the results of such operations.
Amendment 1004 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators and reinforce sustainable fishing, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1005 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) feasibility studies assessing the viability of projects potentially eligible for support under this Chapter;
Amendment 1052 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) lifelong learning, dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices, and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems, security, activities in the maritime sector, innovation and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 1102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) retrofitting of small scale coastal fishing vessels in order to reassign them for activities outside commercial fishing.
Amendment 1107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Ba) multiple jobbing, which allows fishermen to keep their professional status and their vessel whilst engaging in additional activity, in keeping with national and Community legislation on the professionalism of fishermen
Amendment 1318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2
Article 37 – paragraph 2
2. Operations financed under this Article must be carried out by or in collaboration with a scientific or technical body recognised by the national law of each Member State which shall validate the results of such operations.
Amendment 1337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the construction or, installation or modernisation of static or movable facilities intended to protect and enhance marine fauna and flora;
Amendment 1341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the contribution to a better management or conservation of marine resources;
Amendment 1391 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
2. Support shall not contribute to the withdrawal, replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines. Support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel.
Amendment 1451 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of increasing the quality of the product landed, increasing energy efficiency, contributing to environmental protection or improving safety and working conditions, the EMFF may support investments improvingto construct and modernise fishing port infrastructure or landing sites and auctions, including investments in related infrastructure in the processing and marketing industry and in facilities for waste and marine litter collection.
Amendment 1474 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 4
Article 41 – paragraph 4
4. Support shall not cover the construction of new ports, new landing sites or new auction halls, except in specific cases where it is deemed necessary and is duly justified.
Amendment 1481 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to reduce the impact of inland fishing on the environment, increase energy efficiency, increase the quality of fish landed, or to improve safety or working conditions, the EMFF and the sustainable development of local communities, the EMFF, taking account of the specific nature and characteristics of the fishing concerned, may support the following investments:
Amendment 1491 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point δ α (new)
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point δ α (new)
(d a) in infrastructure projects for the construction and modernisation of muster areas and catch handling areas, the construction of floating docks for the safety and docking of fishing vessels and for ecotourism structures, the construction of natural breeding areas for native species of fish, the creation of outposts for recording fishery outputs, etc.
Amendment 1512 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 6
Article 42 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that vessels receiving support under this Article, with the exception of paragraph 3, continue to operate exclusively in inland waters.
Amendment 1554 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2
2. Operations under this Article must be carried out by or in collaboration with a scientific or technical body as recognised by the national law of each Member State which shall validate the results of such operations.
Amendment 1561 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – title
Article 46 – title
Investments in off-shore and non-fooda sustainable aquaculture
Amendment 1568 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. In order to foster forms of aquaculture with high growth potential, the EMFF may support investment in the development of off-shore or non foodsustainable aquaculture
Amendment 1609 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point α
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point α
(a) adding value to aquaculture products, in particular by allowfor example by helping the aquaculture enterprise to carry out the processing, marketing and direct sale of its own aquaculture production;
Amendment 1629 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point γ
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point γ
(c) the management needs for aquaculture to comply with national and Union aquatic animal health and welfare or public health legislation;
Amendment 1651 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4
Article 48 – paragraph 4
4. Aquaculture farms shall not receive support for the advisory services more than once a year for each category of services covered under paragraph 2 (a) to (e) during the programming period.
Amendment 1657 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) lifelong learning, dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge and innovative practices and acquisition of new professional skills in aquaculture;
Amendment 1681 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2
Article 50 – paragraph 2
2. Beneficiaries of support under this Article shall only be public law bodies or private bodies appointed by the Member States with the above duties.
Amendment 1715 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point δ
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point δ
(d) increasing energy efficiency and promoting conversthe contribution of aquaculture enterprises to the production of energy from renewable sources of energy; ;
Amendment 1748 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point γ
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point γ
(c) forms of extensive or semi-extensive aquaculture including conservation and improvement of the environment, biodiversity, and management of the landscape and traditional features of aquaculture zones.
Amendment 1767 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point α
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point α
(a) the cost of controlling and eradication ofng diseases in aquaculture under the terms of Council Decision 2009/470/EC on expenditure in the veterinary field;
Amendment 1781 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to safeguard the income of aquaculture producers the EMFF may support the contribution to an aquaculture stock insurance which shall cover the losses due to at least one of the following:
Amendment 1814 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1
Article 58 – paragraph 1
The EMFF shall support the sustainable development of fisheries areas following a community-led local development approach on the initiative of local communities as set out in Article 28 of the [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions].
Amendment 1847 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 6
Article 61 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall define in the operational programme criteria for the selection of local development strategies, which reflect the added value of the community-led approach. approach taken on the initiative of local communities
Amendment 1849 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – title
Article 62 – title
Fisheries local action groups (Linguistic amendment. This amendment applies throughout the text.)
Amendment 1850 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 1
Article 62 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of the EMFF the local action groups referred to in Article 28(1)(b) of [Regulation (EU) No […] laying down Common Provisions] shall be designated as Fisheries Local Action Groups (hereinafter "FLAGs") (Linguistic amendment. This amendment applies throughout the text.)
Amendment 1869 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) supporting diversification and job creation in fisheries areas, local economy and tourism sectors and in particular in other maritime sectors;
Amendment 1879 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 66 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 66 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1883 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 66 – paragraph 3
Article 66 – paragraph 3
3. In cases where co-operation projects are not selected by the FLAGs, Member States shall establish a system of ongoing application for cooperation projects. They shall make public the national or regional administrative procedures concerning the selection of transnational cooperation projects and a list of eligible costs at the latest two years after the date of approval of their operational programme. (Linguistic amendment. This amendment applies throughout the text.)
Amendment 1886 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 66 – paragraph 5
Article 66 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the approved transnational cooperation projects. (Linguistic amendment. This amendment applies throughout the text.)
Amendment 2003 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) improving food safety and product quality
Amendment 2049 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 2
Article 72 – paragraph 2
2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted exclusively through the financial instruments provided for in Title IV of the [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions].
Amendment 2072 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) purchase and/or development of technology, including hardware and software, vessel detection systems (VDS), CCTV systems and IT networks enabling the gathering, administration, validation, analysis and exchange of, and the development of sampling methods for, data related to fisheries, as well as interconnection to cross-sectoral data exchange systems;
Amendment 2080 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) modernisation and purchase of patrol vessels, aircrafts and helicopters, provided they are used at least 60% per year of the time for fisheries control;
Amendment 2103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the collection management and use of data for the purpose of scientific analysis and CFP implementation;
Amendment 2108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) national and transnational multi- annual sampling programmes;
Amendment 2144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) promoting the exchange of best practices and dialogue at international level, including bilateral dialogue with third countries, taking into account the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the relevant existing international conventions based on UNCLOS, without prejudice to other agreements or arrangements which may exist between the EU and the third countries concerned; such dialogue shall include, as appropriate, effective discussion on the ratification and the implementation of UNCLOS;
Amendment 2150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point β – point iii
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point β – point iii
(iii) the progressive development of a comprehensive and publicly accessible high quality marine knowledge base which shall reduce duplication, facilitate sharing, re-use and dissemination of these data and knowledge among various user groups.
Amendment 2151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Promote the improvement of cooperation between Member States mainly by exchanging information and best practices among the various coast guard functions aiming at achieving economies of scale and benefits for the Union. Particular attention should be paid to further collaboration or integration between the different coast guard functions with the prospect of creating a European Coast Guard.
Amendment 2153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point γ
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point γ
(c) Supporting sustainable economic growth, employment, innovation and new technologies within emerging and prospective maritime sectors in coastal regions, island and remote regions in the Union, in complementarity with established sectoral and national activities.
Amendment 2160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 82 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) public information and sharing best practice and relevant effective European research programmes, awareness raising campaigns and associated communication and dissemination activities such as publicity campaigns, events, the development and maintenance of websites, stakeholder platforms, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this Regulation;
Amendment 2163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 82 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) exchange of best practices, coordination activities including information sharing networks and steering mechanisms forupporting the development of sea-basin strategies;
Amendment 2168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 82 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In order to achieve the specific objective of developing cross-border and cross- sectoral operations set out in Article 81 b) and ba), the EMFF may support:
Amendment 2218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 95 – title
Article 95 – title
Intensity of public aid (linguistic amendment)
Amendment 2310 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) providing the Commission, on a quarterlyn annual basis, with relevant data on operations selected for funding, including key characteristics of the beneficiary and the operation itself;
Amendment 2314 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) ensuring that the evaluation plan referred to in Article 49 of [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions] is in place, that the ex post evaluation referred to in Article 1401 is conducted within the time limits laid down in the aforementioned Article, ensuring that such evaluations are in conformity with the monitoring and evaluation system referred to in Article 131 and submitting them to the Monitoring Committee referred to in Article 136 and the Commission;
Amendment 2408 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 134 – paragraph 1
Article 134 – paragraph 1
1. Key information on the implementation of the programme, on each operation selected for funding, as well as on completed operations, needed for monitoring and evaluation, including the key characteristics of the beneficiary and the project, shall be recorded and maintained electronically. (linguistic amendment)
Amendment 2411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 137 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 137 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) shall be consulted and issue an opinion, within four months of the decision approving the programme, on the selection criteria for the financed operations; the selection criteria shall be revised according to programming needs; (linguistic amendment)
Amendment 2414 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 138 – paragraph 1
Article 138 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 May0 June 2016 and by 31 May0 June each subsequent year until and including 2023, the Member State shall submit to the Commission an annual implementation report on implementation of the operational programme in the previous calendar year. The report submitted in 2016 shall cover the calendar years 2014 and 2015.
Amendment 2423 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 143 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 143 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensuring the establishment of a single website or a single website portal providing information on, and easy access to, the operational programme in each Member State; (linguistic amendment)
Amendment 2428 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 143 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 143 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The list of operations shall be updated at least every three monthsannually.