Activities of Andrea ZANONI 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 (EC) No XXX/2011 on integrated maritime policy]
Amendments (23)
Amendment 93 #
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 developmentEco-innovation shall aim to improve the long term ecological sustainability of fishing operations and reduce the impact of fisheries on the marine ecosystems. Therefore the EMFF should support innovative operations and business development that are environmentally sustainable and apply the precautionary principle and adhere to the ecosystem based approach.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In order to address health and safety needs on board, the EMFF should only support investments covering safety and hygiene on board for vessels that operate in fisheries where it is demonstrated that there is no overcapacity; these investments shall not increase the ability of the vessel to catch fish.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) In the same vein, the EMFF should support the reducminimization and where possible elimination of the impact of fishing on the marine environment in particular through the promotion of eco innovation, 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 the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 and the fulfilment of the levels required to reach good environmental status by 2020 as defined under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
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 improve methodologies aiming at lower environmental impact activity, the overall performance and competitiveness of operators.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) The sustainable development of fisheries areas should contribute to the EU2020 objectives of promoting social inclusion and poverty reduction and to fostering eco-innovation at local level as well as to the objective of territorial cohesion, a main priority in the Lisbon Treaty.
Amendment 113 #
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. 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 environmental sustainability, the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union.
Amendment 128 #
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) the achievement of good environmental status as defined in the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) any onboard investment for fleets which are operating at overcapacity.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. A maximum total amount of EUR 4 535170 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shall be allocated to the sustainable development of fisheries, aquaculture and fisheries areas under Chapters I, II and III of Title V.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. A minimum total amount of EUR 477600 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shall be allocated to control and enforcement measures referred to in Article 78.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. A minimum total amount of EUR 358600 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shall be allocated to measures on data collection referred to in Article 79.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da ) consistency of the measures under Union priorities for EMFF referred to in Article 38(1)(d) of this Regulation with the Natura 2000 prioritised action frameworks referred to in Article 8(4) of Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point o – point i – indent 3 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point o – point i – indent 3 a (new)
- an assessment of the balance between fishing capacity and fishing opportunities.
Amendment 141 #
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, provided such projects contribute to the achievement of the objectives referred to in Article 2 and 3 of [the CFP Regulation].
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. The support shall only be granted to fishermen or owners of fishing vessels that operate in fisheries where it is demonstrated that there is an effective balance between fishing opportunities and fishing capacity.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to ensureTo efficiently implementation of priorities on regionalisation in the Common Fisheries Policy and conservation measures under Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] the EMFF may support:
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) stakeholder participation in designing and implementingthe establishment and creation of multi- annual plans in accordance with Articles 9, 10 and 11 of [the CFP Regulation] and conservation measures in the meaning of Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy].
Amendment 149 #
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 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the identification, selection and establishment as well as 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 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the identification, selection and establishment as well as 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 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Support under paragraph 1(a) shall be granted to small scale coastal fishermen owning a Union fishing vessel registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea at least 240 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application. Support under paragraph 1(a) shall also not provide income support to operators that are part of a fleet segment operating at overcapacity.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to mitigate the effects of climate change, and only if it is demonstrated that it will not lead to increase the ability of a fishing vessel to catch fish, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 4
Article 40 – paragraph 4
4. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to owners of Union fishing vessels whose vessels are whichoperating in fisheries where it is demonstrated that there is an effective balance between fishing opportunities and fishing capacity and have carried a fishing activity for at least 60 days at sea during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application.