Activities of Kriton ARSENIS related to 2011/0380(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund [repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 and Council Regulation(EC) No 861/2006 and Council Regulation No XXX/2011 on integrated maritime policy
Amendments (190)
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The scope of the EMFF should cover the support of the CFP which extends to conservation, management and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources, fresh water biological resources and- aquaculture, as well as to the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, where such activities take place on the territory of Member States, or in Union waters, including by fishing vessels flying the flag of, and registered in, third countries, or by Union fishing vessels, or by nationals of Member States, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag State, bearing in mind the provisions of Article 117 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The success of the Common Fisheries Policy depends on an effective system of control, inspection and enforcement as well as on reliable complete and timely data, both for scientific advice and for implementation and control purposes; therefore the EMFF should support these policies.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) To ensure that the EMFF contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the IMP and the Europe 2020 Strategy, it is necessary to focus on a limited number of core priorities relating to fostering innovation and knowledge based fisheries and aquaculture, promotingdeveloping environmentally sustainable and resource- efficient fishing and aquaculture, with a focus on organic aquaculture and increasing employment and territorial cohesion by unlocking the growth and job potential of coastal and inland fisheries communities and promoting diversification of fisheries activities into other sectors of the marine economy.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The overall objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contributsecure tohe long- term sustainable environmental conditions which are necessarysustainability of marine biological resources, which is a prerequisite for economic and social development. It should contribute moreover to increased productivity, a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector, stable markets, ensure the long-term availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) It is paramount to better integrate environmental concerns into the CFP which should deliver on the objectives and targets of the Union's environmental policy and the Europe 2020 Strategy. The CFP is aimed at an sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fishall stocks at levels which canof harvested species above levels capable of produceing the maximum sustainable yield, or the relevant proxy, not later than 2015. The CFP shall implement the precautionary approach and eco- system approaches to fisheriesbased fisheries and aquaculture 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 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The achievement of the objectives of the CFP would be undermined if Union financial assistance under EMFF is disbursed to operators who, ex-ante, do not comply with requirements related to the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources. Therefore only operators should be admissible who, within a particular period of time before lodging an application for aid, were not involved in the operation, management or ownership of fishing vessels included in the Union IUU vessel list as set out in Article 40(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999, and who have not committed a serious infringement under 42 of the Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 or Article 90(1) of the 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, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 or other cases of non- compliance with CFP rules which particularly jeopardise the long-term sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the Maximum Sustainable Yield (hereinafter MSY), or the relevant proxy, by 2015.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The achievement of the objectives of the CFP would also be undermined if Union financial assistance under EMFF is paid to Member States who do not comply with their obligations under the CFP rules related to the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources, such as collecting data, achieving a stable and enduring balance between fishing capacity and the fishing opportunities and implementing the control obligations. Moreover, without complying with those obligations there is a risk that inadmissible beneficiaries or ineligible operations are not detected by the Member States.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The Commission should establish an annual breakdown by Member States of available commitment appropriations using objective and transparent criteria; these criteria should include the historical allocations under Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 and the historical consumption under Council Regulation No 861/2006. These criteria as well as the annual breakdown shall be made publicly available.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In line with the goal of simplification, all activities of the EMFF which fall under shared management, including control and data collection, should take the form of one single operational programme per Member State, in accordance with its national structure. The programming exercise shall cover the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020. Each Member State should prepare a single operational programme. Each programme should identify a strategy for meeting targets in relation to the Union priorities for the EMFF and a selection of measures. Programming should comply with Union priorities, while being adapted to national contexts and complement the other Union policies, in particular rural development policy and cohesion, cohesion and environmental policy.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship. Therefore the EMFF should support innovative operations and business developand environmentally sustainable operations and business development, in line with restoring and maintaining populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the Maximum Sustainable Yield by 2015, achieving and maintaining a good environmental status by 2020 and with the precautionary principle and ecosystem based fisheries management.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support lifelong learning and training, co- operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall sustainability, performance and competitiveness of operators.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In order to address health and safety needs on board, the EMFF should support investments covering safety and hygiene on board, under the condition that the investment will not lead to an increase of the fishing capacity of the vessel.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) As a result of the establishment of systems of transferable fishing concessions envisaged in Article 27 of the [CFP Regulation] and in order to support Member States in the implementation of these new systemsIn order to support Member States in the implementation of new systems of allocating fishing opportunities in accordance with publicly available objectives and transparent criteria, the EMFF should grant support in terms of capacity building and exchange of best practices.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The introduction of the transferable fishing concessions systems should make the sector more competitive. Consequently, there may bneed to reduce overcapacity in order to achieve a stable and enduring balance between fishing capacity and the fishing opportunities may create 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 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure a sustainable exploitation of fish stocks. Overcapacity has been identified as a major driver for overfishing. It is therefore paramount to adaptchieve a stable and ensuring balance between the Union fishing fleet to the resources availablefishing opportunities. The removal of overcapacity through public aid such as temporary or permanent cessation and scrapping schemes has proven ineffective. The EMFF will therefore support the establishment and management of systems of transferable fishing concessions aiming at the reduction of overcapacity and increased economic performance and profitability of the operators concerned.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) It is paramount to integrate environmental concerns into the EMFF and supportensure the implementation of conservation measures under the CFP taking howeverand Union environmental policy, taking into account the diverse conditions throughout the Union waters. For this purpose it is essential to develop a regionalised approach to conservation measures, with Member States sharing a fishery cooperating and ensuring a consistent approach at a fishery level.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) In the same vein, the EMFF should support the reduction, and where possible elimination, of the impact of fishing on the marine environment in particular through the promotion of eco innovation, that has proven to improve long-term environmentally sustainable fishing and to reduce the impact of fishing on the marine environment, more selective gears and equipment as well as measures aiming at protecting and restoring marine biodiversity and ecosystems and the services they provide, in line with restoring and maintaining populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the Maximum Sustainable Yield by 2015, achieving and maintaining a good environmental status by 2020 and in line with the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) In line with the discard ban introduced by the CFP, the EMFF should support investments oin board aiming at make the best use of unwanted fish caught andgear selectivity to avoid, minimize and where possible eliminate the unwanted catches of fish and investments on board aiming to valorise underused components of the fish caught. Considering the scarcity of the resources, in order to maximise the value of the fish caught, the EMFF should also support investments on board aiming at adding commercial value to fish caught.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Conscious of the importance of fishing ports, landing sites and shelters, the EMFF should support relevant investments in particular to increase the recording of catches, energy efficiency, environmental protection, the quality of the product landed in accordance with the landing obligation laid out in Article 15 of the Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy, as well as safety and working conditions.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44 a (new)
Recital 44 a (new)
(44a) The EMFF should support the establishment a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas, in which all fishing activities are prohibited, and which include areas important for fish productivity, in particular nursery grounds, spawning grounds and feeding grounds for fish stocks.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) It is vital for the Union that a sustainable balance be achieved between fresh water resources and their exploitation; therefore having due regard to environmental impact whilein order to ensuringe that these sectors retain economic viability, appropriate provisions should support inland fishing.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) In line with the Commission's Strategy for the Sustainable Development of European Aquaculture, the CFP objectives and Europe 2020 Strategy, the EMFF should support the environmentally, economically and socially sustainable development and management of the aquaculture industry, with a particular focus on organic, closed-system aquaculture.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Aquaculture contributes to growth and jobs in coastal and rural regions. Therefore, it is crucial that the EMFF is accessible to sustainable aquaculture enterprises, in particular SMEs and contributes to bringing new aquaculture farmers into the business. In order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship. Therefore the EMFF should support sustainable, innovative operations and business development, in particular non- food and off-shore aquaculturecontributing to ensuring that aquaculture is sustainable and in line with the Water, Habitats, Environmental Impact Assessment and Marine Strategy Framework Directives.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) Conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space, the EMFF should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level, in line with the EU Policy on Coastal Zone Management and Maritime Spatial Planning.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) Investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support lifelong learning and networking stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as advisory services helping to decrease the environmental impact of aquaculture activities and to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) In order to promote environmentally sustainable aquaculture, the EMFF should support aquaculture activities which are ecosystem-based, highly respectful of the environment, the conversion of aquaculture enterprises to eco-management, the use of audit schemes as well as the conversion to organic aquaculture. In the same vein, the EMFF should also support aquaculture providing for special environmental services.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) Conscious of the importance of consumer protection, the EMFF should ensure adequate support to farmers in order to prevent and mitigate the risk for public and animal health and welfare that aquaculture rearing may generate.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) In order to ensure the viability of fisheries and aquaculture in a highly competitive market, it is necessary to lay down provisions granting support for the implementation of the [Regulation (EU) No on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products] as well as for marketing and processing activities carried by operators to maximise the value of fisheries and aquaculture products. Particular attention should be paid to the promotion of operations which integrate producing, processing and marketing activities of the supply chain. In order to adapt to the new discard ban policy, the EMFF should also support the recording and processing of unwanted catches and fund marketing incentives by public authorities consistent with the objectives of the discard ban and by-catch minimization, such as the creation of a public fund that will manage the proceeds from the discard ban and allocate these proceeds to cover the cost of scientific advice, assessment of fish stocks and monitoring and control.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 69
Recital 69
(69) It is paramount that Member States and operators are equipped in such a way that controls can be carried out regularly and to a high standard and therefore ensure compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy while providing for the sustainable exploitation of living aquatic resources; the EMFF should therefore support Member States and operators in conformity with Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. By creating a culture of compliance, this support should contribute to sustainable growth.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70
Recital 70
(70) The support granted to Member States on the basis of the Regulation (EC) No. 861/2006 for the expenditure incurred relating to the implementation of the Union control system should be continuincreased under the EMFF pursuing the logic of a single fund.
Amendment 123 #
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 continuincreased under the EMFF pursuing the logic of a single fund.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 88
Recital 88
(88) Conscious of the importance of ensuring conservation of marine biological resources and protecting fish stocks in particular from illegal fishing and in the spirit of the conclusions drawn in the Green Paper on the Reform of the CFP, those operators who do not comply with the rules of the CFP, and particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and specifically the goals of restoring and maintaining populations of harvested species above levels which can produce MSY by 2015 and achieving and maintaining a good environmental status by 2020 , constitute therefore a serious threat to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY, and, along those who are involved in IUU fishing and should be excluded from support under the EMFF. Union funding should not at any stage from the selection to the implementation of an operation be used to undermine the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources expressed in the objectives of the CFP Regulation.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 98
Recital 98
(98) The operational programme should be subject to monitoring and evaluation in order to improve its quality and demonstrate its achievements. The Commission should set up a framework for a common monitoring and evaluation ensuring among others that relevant data is publicly available on a timely manner. In this context a list of indicators should be determined and the impact of the EMFF policy assessed by the Commission in relation to specific objectives.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) 'fish stock recovery area' means a clearly defined geographical space within a Member States coastal territorial waters, including nursery grounds, spawning grounds and feeding grounds for fish stocks, in which all fishing activities are prohibited;
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) 'fishing capacity' means the ability of a vessel to catch fish. Indicators that can be used to quantify fishing capacity are vessel characteristics, including a vessel's tonnage in GT (Gross Tonnage), its power in kW (Kilowatt) as defined in Articles 4 and 5 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2930/861, the fishing gear and fishing technique it employs and the number of days spent fishing; 1 OJ L 274, 25.9.1986, p. 1.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 a (new)
(15a) 'maximum sustainable yield' means the maximum yield that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely without damaging the reproductive capacity of that stock and causing stock collapse and refers to both FMSY and SSBMSY;
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 b (new)
(15b) 'proxy' means that where maximum sustainable yield cannot be determined, the methodologies set out in part B descriptor 3.1 and 3.2 of Commission Decision 2010/477/EU on criteria and methodological standards on good environmental status of marine waters for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (Directive 2008/56/EC) shall be applied to determine a suitable proxy;
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
(18a) 'unwanted catch' means all bycatch that is unwanted because it has no or little commercial value, it is below minimum landing size or it is a protected species;
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point a
Article 5 – point a
(a) promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquacultureensuring that fishing and aquaculture activities secure long-term environmental sustainability, which is a prerequisite for economic and social conditions and contributes to the availability of food supplies;
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – point d a (new)
(da) ensuring systematic and harmonized data collection of robust and timely biological, technical, environmental and socio-economic data necessary for ecosystem based management of fisheries and aquaculture;
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point d b (new)
Article 5 – point d b (new)
(db) ensuring the compliance of fishing and aquaculture activities with the Common Fisheries Policy and Union environmental legislation, with a particular focus on strengthening control and enforcement;
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 1 – point a
Article 6 – point 1 – point a
(a) promotion of sustainable economic growth, social inclusion, creation of jobs and supporting labour mobility in coastal and inland communities depending on fishing and aquaculture;
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 2 – point a
Article 6 – point 2 – point a
(a) support to strengthening technological development, innovation and knowledge transfer, provided that they do not lead to a capacity increase;
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 3 – introductory part
Article 6 – point 3 – introductory part
(3) Fostering sustainable, innovative, competitive and knowledge and ecosystem based aquaculture through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 3 – point b
Article 6 – point 3 – point b
(b) enhancement of the sustainability, competitiveness and viability of aquaculture enterprises, organic aquaculture and SMEs in particular;
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 4 – introductory part
Article 6 – point 4 – introductory part
(4) PromotEnsuring a sustainable and resource efficient fisheriesecosystem based fisheries management through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 4 – point a
Article 6 – point 4 – point a
(a) reducminimization and where possible elimination of the impacts of fisheries on the marine environment;
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 4 – point b
Article 6 – point 4 – point b
(b) protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide. and achievement of a good environmental status by 2020;
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – point 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) minimization and where possible elimination of all by catch;
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 4 – point b b (new)
Article 6 – point 4 – point b b (new)
(bb) ensuring the compliance of fishing activities with Union environmental legislation, in particular with Directive 2008/56/EC, Directive 1992/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC;
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 4 –point b c (new)
Article 6 – point 4 –point b c (new)
(bc) the achievement of good environmental status as defined in the Marine Strategy Framework Directive;
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The success of the Common Fisheries Policy depends on an effective system of control, inspection, including workplace inspections and enforcement as well as on reliable complete data, both for scientific advice and for implementation and control purposes; therefore the EMFF should support these policies.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 5 – introductory part
Article 6 – point 5 – introductory part
(5) Promoting a sustainable, ecosystem based and resource efficient aquaculture through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 6 – point 5 – point a a (new)
(aa) assessment, reduction and where possible elimination of the impacts of aquaculture activities on marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems;
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 5 – point b
Article 6 – point 5 – point b
(b) promotion of aquaculture with high level of environmental protection and of animal health and welfare and of public health and safety, with a focus on the aquaculture of herbivorous species, producing food for human consumption and on organic aquaculture.
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – point 5 – point b a (new)
(ba) ensure that aquaculture development is compatible with the objectives of Directive 2008/56/EC.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 6 – point a
Article 6 – point 6 – point a
(a) the supply of scientific knowledge and collection of data necessary for ecosystem based fisheries and aquaculture management including data required to achieve restoring and maintaining populations of harvested species above levels which can produce MSY by 2015 and achieve a good environmental status by 2020;
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point 6 – point b
Article 6 – point 6 – point b
(b) the support to control, monitoring and enforcement, enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Applications submitted by the following operators shall not be admissible for support from the EMFF for an identified period of time:
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7) a) the EMFF must contribute to improving the standards of living for those who depend on fishing, guaranteeing better working standards for fishermen, in particular through respect of the legislation on health and safety in the workplace and the provisions stipulated by collective labour agreements.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) operators that have committed a seriousny infringement under 42 of the Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 or Article 90(1) of the Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) operators who committed other cases of non compliance with the CFP rules which seriouslyand Union environmental policy requirements which jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and the achievement of a good environmental status by 2020.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Applications submitted by operators that have committed an irregularity under the EFF or the EMFF shall not be admissible for an identified period of time.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The overall objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long-term sustainable environmental and social conditions which are necessary for economic and soci, social and cultural development. It should contribute moreover to increased productivity, a faillow a better standard of living and labour for the fisheries sector, enable stable markets and a rationalisation of the supply chain, ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices.
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – point a a (new)
(aa) operations jeopardising the sustainability of marine biological resources and ecosystems;
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9) a) The measures financed through the EMFF should comply with articles 39 and 41 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, referring to a balanced approach in the use of labour law and effective coordination as regards vocational training.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iiia) the level of environmental sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture activities;
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall ensure that any natural or legal persons having a sufficient interest in environmental decision making relating to the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy have an effective right of review of the operational programmes. These persons shall have access to a court or other independent and impartial public body competent to review the procedural and substantive legality of the operational programmes and any related implementing acts and decisions.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – point d a (new)
Article 19 – point d a (new)
(da) where applicable, consistency of the measures under Union priorities for EMFF referred to in Article 38(1d) of this Regulation with the Natura 2000 prioritised action frameworks referred to in Article 8(4) of Council Directive 92/43/EEC and to the achievement of a good environmental status as defined in Directive 2008/56/EC.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a demonstration of a pertinent approach integrated into the programme towards innovation, the environment, including the specific needs of Natura 2000 areas, the establishment of fish stock recovery areas and climate change mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – introductory part
(o) For the objective of collection of data for sustainable ecosystem based fisheries management referred in under Articles 6(6) and 18(4) and in accordance with the multiannual Union programme referred to in Article 37(5) of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy]:
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – point i – indent 2
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – point i – indent 2
– an evaluation of the environmental and economic situation of aquaculture and processing industries,
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – point i – indent 3
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – point i – indent 3
– an evaluation of the effects of the fishing sector and the aquaculture activities on the ecosystem.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission mayshall adopt, by means of implementing acts, rules on procedures, format and timetables for:
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. In order to stimulate innovation in fisheries, the EMFF may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art, new or improved processes, new or improved management and organisation systems, in line with the objectives set out in Articles 2 and 3 of the Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy .
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the provision of professional and scientific advice on the development of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture activities, with a focus on limiting and where possible eliminating the impacts of these activities on marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems;
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) business start-ups outside, for sustainable activities related to the maritime sector, excluding fishing;
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. The support shall be granted to fishermen or owners of fishing vessels, provided that they do not lead to any increase in the capacity of the fishing vessels.
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 33 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall not exceed the amount of 50.000 euro.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – title
Article 34 – title
Support to systems of transferable fishing concessionallocating individual fishing opportunities of the CFP
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to establish or modify systems of transferable fishing concessions under Article 27 of the [Regulation on the CFP]allocating fishing opportunities on the basis of objective and transparent criteria that are publicly available, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the design and development of technical and administrative means necessary for the creation or functioning of a transferable fishing concessions system; system to allocate fishing opportunities that will include but not be limited to the following criteria: (i) the employment of more selective fishing methods, gears and practices with low by-catch and low impact on the marine ecosystem; (ii) having a good record of compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy and EU environmental requirements and with respecting catch and/or fishing effort limits designated by scientific advice; (iii) ensuring increased, good quality employment, provided that this does not have negative environmental impacts; (iv) the use of vessels and fishing methods that have low fuel emissions and are energy efficient; (v) the use of video surveillance or an equivalent electronic monitoring equipment; (vi) working conditions that comply with relevant international standards, notably the 2007 ILO Work in Fishing Convention; (vii) having reported the production during at least the three previous years;
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the monitoring and evaluation of transferable fishing concessions systemshe systems referred to in paragraph 1;
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the management of transferable concessions systemshe systems referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 a (new)
Article 34 a (new)
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to ensure efficient implementation of conservation measures under Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] the EMFF mayshall support:
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the establishment of a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas, in which all fishing activities are prohibited, that include areas important for fish productivity, in particular nursery grounds, spawning grounds and feeding grounds for fish stocks and that amount to at least 20% of territorial waters in each Member State;
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) stakeholder participation and cooperation between interested Member States in designing and implementing conservation measures in the meaning of Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy]
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to reduceminimize, and where possible eliminate, the impact of fishing on the marine environment, foster the elimination of discards and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY by 2015, the EMFF may support investments in research and equipment:
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) reducminimizing and where possible eliminating unwanted catches of commercialharvested stocks or other by-catches;
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) minimizing and where possible eliminating the physical and biological impacts of fishing on the ecosystem or the sea bed., including impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem and habitat integrity, trophic level balance and genetic variability;
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) promoting research on fishing practices, gears, stock assessment and impact of fishing activities on ecosystem that aim to minimize or avoid the harmful impacts of fishing on the marine species and habitats;
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) contributing to the assessment of fish stocks.
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2
Article 36 – paragraph 2
2. Support shall not be granted more than once during the programming period for the same Union fishing vessel and for the same type of equipment and shall be granted on the condition that it does not lead to an increase in the fishing capacity of the fishing vessel.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3
Article 36 – paragraph 3
3. Support shall only be granted when the gear or other equipment referred under paragraph 1 has demonstrably substantially better size- selection or lower impact on the ecosystem and on non-target species than the standard gear or other equipment permitted under Union law or relevant national law of Member States adopted in the context of regionalisation as referred to in the [Regulation on the CFP]. Support shall only be granted under the condition that investments will not increase the amount of fishing gear deployed;
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1
Article 37 – paragraph 1
1. In order to contribute to sustainable ecosystem based fisheries and aquaculture management , including the elimination of discards and by-catches and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY by 2015 and restore and maintain a good environmental status by 2020, the EMFF may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new technical or organisational knowledge reducing impacts of fishing activities on the environment or achieving a more sustainable use of marine biological resources.
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to stimulate the participation of fishermen and other stakeholders in the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide in the framework of sustainable fishing activities, the EMFF may support the following operations:
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) collection of waste from the sea such as the removal of lost or abandoned fishing gears and marine litter;
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) identification, selection, designation, management, restoration and monitoring NATURA 2000 sites in accordance with Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and Council and European Parliament Directive 2009/147/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds, in accordance with prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) identification, selection, designation, management, restoration and monitoring of marine protected areas in view of the implementation of the spatial protection measures referred to in Article 13(4) of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2008/56/EC;
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) identification, selection, designation, management, restoration and monitoring of a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas, in which all fishing activities are prohibited, that include areas important for fish productivity, in particular nursery grounds, spawning grounds and feeding grounds for fish stocks and that amount to at least 20% of territorial waters in each Member State;
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the participation in other actions aimed at maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services, eliminating the impacts of fishing and aquaculture activities on biodiversity and ecosystem integrity, such as the restoration of specific marine and coastal habitats in support of sustainable fish stocks and achieving a good environmental status by 2020.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) investments on board aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants or green-house gases and increasing energy efficiency of fishing vessels, under the condition that the investment will not lead to an increase in the fishing capacity of the fishing vessel;
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) other projects aimed at reducing pressures on marine biological resources associated with climate change.
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
Recital 37 a (new)
(37 a) Recognising the importance of maritime heritage the EMFF should support investments for the protection and preservation of maritime heritage and related traditional crafts;
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – title
Article 40 – title
Product quality and use of unwanted catchesthe valorisation of underused components of fish
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2
2. In order to improve the use of unwanted catches the EMFF may support investments on board to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks andThe EMFF may support investments on board to valorise underused components of fish caught, in line with Article 15 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] and Article 8(b) of the [Regulation (EU) No on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products].
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2
Article 41 – paragraph 2
2. In order to facilitate the use of unwanted catches tThe EMFF may support investments in fishing ports and landing sites which enable to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and which valorise under-used components of the fish caught, in line with Article 15 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] and Article 8(b) of the [Regulation (EU) No on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products].
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 3
Article 41 – paragraph 3
3. In order to improve the safety of fishermen, the EMFF may support investments for the construction or modernisation of shelters.
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title 5 – chapter 2 – title
Title 5 – chapter 2 – title
Sustainable management and development of aquaculture
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1
1. Support under this Chapter shall be limited to sustainable aquaculture enterprises, with a focus on organic aquaculture, unless otherwise expressly established.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure a sustainable exploitation of fish stocks. Overcapacity has been identified as a major driver for overfishing. It is therefore paramount to adapt the Union fishing fleet to the resources available. The removal of overcapacity through public aid such as temporary or permanent cessation and scrapping schemes has proven ineffective. The EMFF will therefore support the establishment and management of systems of transferable fishing concessions aiming at the reduction of overcapacity and increased economic performance and profitability of the operators concernedneed to reduce overcapacity in order to achieve a stable and enduring balance between fishing capacity and the fishing opportunities may create 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.
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) developing or introducing in the market new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art, new or improved processes, new or improved management and organisation systems. that are in line with the general objectives expressed in Article 2 and 3(c) of the [Regulation on the Common Fisheries policy].
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) networking and exchange of experience and best practice amongs in minimizing the impact on marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems among sustainable aquaculture enterprises or professional organisations and other stakeholders, including scientific bodies or those promoting equal opportunities between men and women.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to contribute to the sustainable development of the aquaculture sites and infrastructures, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) identification and mapping of most suitable areas for developing aquaculture, where the impacts of aquaculture on biodiversity and ecosystem integrity are minimised in full compliance with Union environmental legislation and where applicable, taking into account maritime spatial planning processes;
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – title
Article 51 – title
Encouraging new sustainable aquaculture farmers
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1
Article 51 – paragraph 1
1. In order to foster entrepreneurship in aquaculture, the EMFF may support the setting up of sustainable aquaculture enterprises by new small starting farmers.
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
(-a) primarily develop the aquaculture of herbivorous species, producing food for human consumption;
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
(- a) focus on organic and closed-system aquaculture;
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – point a
Article 52 – point a
(a) allowing for a substantial reduction of impact of aquaculture enterprises on water, in particular through reducing the amount of water, chemicals and antibiotics used or improving the output water quality, including through the deployment of multi- trophic aquaculture systems;
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – point b
Article 52 – point b
(b) limiting the negative impact of aquaculture enterprises on nature or biodiversity, in particular impact on wild fish stocks, interactions with predator species, the use of toxic chemicals and antibiotics, escapees, non-native species introduction and other environmental impacts linked to intensive aquaculture;
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – point c
Article 52 – point c
(c) the purchase of thenon lethal deterrent equipment protecting aquaculture farms from wild predators benefitting from protection under Council and European Parliament Directive 2009/147/EEC and Council Directive 92/43/EC;
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) measures necessary for aquaculture enterprises to comply with: (i) the Recommendation concerning the welfare of farmed fish adopted by the Standing Committee of the European Convention for the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes, and (ii) the Recommendations of the World Organisation for Animal Health concerning the welfare of farmed fish during transport and slaughter.
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) ensure that local communities fulsustainably exploit and fully benefit from the opportunities offered by maritime and coastal development.
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) ensure the contribution of local communities to the implementation of ecosystem-based fisheries and aquaculture management and to limiting the impacts of fisheries and aquaculture activities on the integrity of ecosystems.
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) creating market incentives, by public authorities, consistent with the overall objectives of the discard ban and by-catch minimization, such as a public fund that will manage the proceeds from the discard ban and allocate these proceeds to cover the cost of scientific advice, assessment of fish stocks and monitoring and control.
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) surplus or underexploited species;
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 1
Article 79 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF shall support the collection and management and use of primary biological, technical, environmental and socioeconomic data necessary for sustainable ecosystem-based fisheries and aquaculture management, including data required to restore and maintain populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY by 2015 and to achieve and maintain a good environmental status by 2020 as required by Directive 2008/56/EC, as in the multiannual Union programme referred to in Article 37(5) of the [Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy].
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the management and use of data for the purpose of scientific analysis and CFP implementation and to restore and maintain populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY by 2015 and to achieve and maintain a good environmental status by 2020 as required by Directive 2008/56/EC;
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – point d
Article 81 – point d
(d) promoting the protection of the marine environment, in particular its biodiversity and marine protected areas such as Natura 2000 sites, and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources and to further define the boundaries of the sustainability of human activities that have an impact on the marine environment, in particular in the framework ofby applying an ecosystem-based approach to the management of human activities, in line with the goal of achieving or maintaining a good environmental statues as required by the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) joint purchase by several Member States belonging to the same geographical area, of patrol vessels, aircrafts and helicopters, provided they are used at least 6075% of the time for fisheries control;
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 105 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 105 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall exercise the empowerment in full respect of the principle of proportionality and taking into account the risk that the non-compliance with the respective CFP rules constitutes a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY, the sustainability of the stocks concerned or, the conservation of the marine environment or the achievement and maintenance of a good environmental status by 2020.
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53 a (new)
Recital 53 a (new)
(53 a) The EMFF should support the establishment a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas, in which all fishing activities are prohibited, and which include areas important for fish productivity, in particular nursery grounds, spawning grounds and feeding grounds for fish stocks.
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 143 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 143 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. With regards to access to environmental information, Directive 2003/4/EC and Regulations 1049/2001/EC and 1367/2006/EC shall apply.
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 – point 1 – introductory part
Annex 3 – point 1 – introductory part
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) 'fish stock recovery area' means a clearly defined geographical area within a Member State's territorial waters in which all fishing activities are prohibited;
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19 b (new)
(19b) «Τraditional fishing vessel» refers to a vessel that is built with a typology in hull form, construction and material, which remained unchanged for at least 100 years, be able to navigate and continue to carry out fishing activities compatible with the European and national rules currently in force.
Amendment 532 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquacultureensuring the long-term environmental sustainability of fishing and aquaculture activities, which is a prerequisite for their economic and social viability and contribute to the availability of food supplies;
Amendment 560 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) ensuring systematic and harmonized data collection of robust and timely biological, environmental and socio- economic data necessary for an ecosystem based management of fisheries and aquaculture;
Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) ensuring the compliance of fishing and aquaculture activities with the Common Fisheries Policy and Union environmental legislation, with a particular focus on strengthening control and enforcement.
Amendment 605 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) support to strengthening technological development, innovation and knowledge transfer, provided that they do not lead to a capacity increase;
Amendment 618 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) support and strengthen traditional crafts related to maritime heritage;
Amendment 619 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) preserve or maintain operational traditional vessels and shipyards that pertain to the protection of maritime heritage;
Amendment 642 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
(3) Fostering sustainable, innovative, competitive and knowledge and ecosystem based aquaculture through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 658 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) reducminimization and where possible elimination of the impacts of fisheries on the marine environment;
Amendment 666 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
(b) protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide and achievement of a good environmental status by 2020.
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) minimization and where possible elimination of unwanted catches
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
(bb) ensure the compliance of fishing activities with Union environmental legislation, in particular with Directive 2008/56/EC, Directive 1992/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC.
Amendment 687 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
(aa) assessment, reduction and where possible elimination of the impacts of aquaculture activities on marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems;
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
(b) promotion of aquaculture with high level of environmental protection and of animal health and welfare and of public health and safety., with a focus on the aquaculture of herbivorous species, producing food for human consumption and on organic aquaculture
Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
(ba) ensure that aquaculture development is compatible with the objectives of Directive 2008/56/EC.
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
(bb) training fishermen in on-board safety
Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Applications submitted by the following operators shall not be admissible for support from the EMFF for an identified period of time:
Amendment 733 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) operators who committed other cases of non compliance with the CFP rules which seriouslyand Union environmental policy requirements which jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and the achievement of a good environmental status by 2020.
Amendment 740 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Applications submitted by operators that have committed an irregularity under the EFF or the EMFF shall not be admissible for an identified period of time.
Amendment 741 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 745 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 758 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) operations jeopardising the sustainability of marine biological resources and ecosystems;
Amendment 863 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iii a) the level of environmental sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture activities.
Amendment 886 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) where applicable, consistency of the measures under Union priorities for EMFF referred to in Article 38 (1d) of this Regulation with the Natura 2000 prioritised action frameworks referred to in Article 8(4) of Council Directive 92/43/EEC and to the achievement of a good environmental status as defined in Directive 2008/56/EC.
Amendment 896 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a demonstration of a pertinent approach integrated into the programme towards innovation, the environment, including the specific needs of Natura 2000 areas, the establishment of fish stock recovery areas and climate change mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 1013 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) the provision of professional and scientific advice on the development of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture activities, with a focus on limiting and where possible eliminating the impacts of these activities on marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems.
Amendment 1086 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) business start-ups outside, for sustainable activities related to the maritime sector, excluding fishing;
Amendment 1175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. The support shall be granted to fishermen or owners of fishing vessels, provided that they do not lead to any increase in the capacity of the fishing vessel.
Amendment 1253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to ensure efficient implementation of conservation measures under Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] the EMFF mayshall support:
Amendment 1258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) the establishment of a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas, in which all fishing activities are prohibited, that include areas important for fish productivity, in particular nursery grounds, spawning grounds and feeding grounds for fish stocks and that amount to at least 10% of territorial waters in each Member State;
Amendment 1277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to reduceminimize, and where possible eliminate, the impact of fishing on the marine environment, foster the elimination of discards and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY, the EMFF may support investments in research and equipment:
Amendment 1278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) changing of fishing gear and the related vessel modification, necessary know-how and training, provided that the new gear has demonstrably better size and species selectivity, a limited impact on the marine environment and vulnerable marine ecosystems and does not increase the ability of the fishing vessel to catch fish;
Amendment 1282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) reducminimizing and where possible eliminating unwanted catches of commercialharvested stocks or other by-catches;
Amendment 1287 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) minimizing and where possible eliminating the physical and biological impacts of fishing on the ecosystem or the sea bed.sea bed, including impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem and habitat integrity, trophic level balance and genetic variability;
Amendment 1290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) contributing to the assessment of fish stocks.
Amendment 1301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3
Article 36 – paragraph 3
3. Support shall only be granted when the gear or other equipment referred under paragraph 1 has demonstrably substantially better size- selection or lower impact on the ecosystem and on non-target species than the standard gear or other equipment permitted under Union law or relevant national law of Member States adopted in the context of regionalisation as referred to in the [Regulation on the CFP]. Support shall only be granted under the condition that investments will not increase the amount of fishing gear deployed;
Amendment 1352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
ea. In order to secure the conservation of living aquatic resources and marine ecosystems, and as part of a precautionary approach, Member States shall establish a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas in which all fishing activities are prohibited, including in particular areas important for fish reproduction. Member States shall identify and designate the areas that are necessary to establish a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas, together with the scientific community, and producer organization representatives of the fishermen concerned and in concertation with the Advisory Council.
Amendment 1375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) investments on board aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants or green-house gases and increasing energy efficiency of fishing vessels, under the condition that the investment will not lead to an increase in the fishing capacity of the fishing vessel;
Amendment 1478 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 a (new)
Article 41 a (new)
Article 41 a Protection of maritime heritage 1. In order to support and promote traditional maritime crafts related to fisheries and preserve or maintain operational the vessels that pertain to the protection of the maritime heritage of a Member State, the EMFF may support: (a) training and investments for the support of traditional shipyards and traditional maritime crafts; (b) investments onboard aimed at restoring traditional wooden fishing vessels without increasing the fishing capacity of the vessel; (c) Investments for the safekeeping and maintenance of traditional fishing vessels that pertain to the protection of maritime heritage and have been decommissioned. 2. Support shall only be granted to the owners of shipyards and fishing vessels and not more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel. 3. Member States shall ensure that vessels receiving support under paragraph 1 (b) continue to operate.
Amendment 1686 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – title
Article 51 – title
Encouraging new sustainable aquaculture farmers
Amendment 1694 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
(-a) primarily develop the aquaculture of herbivorous species, producing food for human consumption;
Amendment 1710 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) limiting the negative impact of aquaculture enterprises on nature or biodiversity, in particular impact on wild fish stocks, interactions with predator species, the use of toxic chemicals and antibiotics, escapees, non-native species introduction and other environmental impacts linked to intensive aquaculture;
Amendment 2096 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 1
Article 79 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF shall support the collection and management and use of primary biological, technical, environmental and socioeconomic data necessary for sustainable ecosystem-based fisheries and aquaculture management, including data required to restore and maintain populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY and to achieve and maintain a good environmental status by 2020 as required by Directive 2008/56/EC, as in the multiannual Union programme referred to in Article 37(5) of the [Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy].
Amendment 2288 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 105 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 105 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall exercise the empowerment in full respect of the principle of proportionality and taking into account the risk that the non-compliance with the respective CFP rules constitutes a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY, the sustainability of the stocks concerned or the conservation of the marine environment or the achievement and maintenance of a good environmental status by 2020.
Amendment 2430 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 143 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 143 – paragraph 4 a (new)