Activities of Dolores GARCÍA-HIERRO CARABALLO related to 2011/0380(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (A7-0282/2013 - Alain Cadec) (vote)
Amendments (63)
Amendment 202 #
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 obligation to achieve a stable balance between the fishing fleet and fishing opportunities as defined in Article 34.1 of the regulation of the CFP or with their obligations under the CFP rules related to the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources, such as collecting data 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 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In order to address health and safety needs on board, and consistency with the other policies, the EMFF should only support investments covering safety and hygiene on board for those vessels operating in fisheries which have demonstrated there is no overcapacity. These investments should not increase the catch potential of the vessel.
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6
(6) 'fisherman' means any person engaging in professional fishing, as recognised by the Member State, on board of an operational fishing vessel or engaging in professional harvesting of marine organisms, as recognised by the Member State, without a vesselregardless of whether they receive a salary, operator in the fisheries sector;
Amendment 534 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promoting sustainable and competitiveconomically, socially and environmentally sustainable fisheries and aquaculture;
Amendment 558 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) fostering the implementation of the CFP.
Amendment 564 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The achievement of the objectives of the EMFF shall contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It shall be pursued through the following six Union priorities, which translate the relevant Thematic Objectives of the Common Strategic Framework (hereinafter CSF):. These objectives are all related to fishing and its integration into maritime activities or coastal and inland communities dependent on fishing and aquaculture.
Amendment 714 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
In addition to the principles enounced in Article 4 of the [Regulation (EU) No […] laying down Common Provisions], the Commission and the Member States shall ensure coordination and complementarity between support from the EMFF and from other Union policies and financial instruments, including the Regulation (EC) No [establishing the Framework Programme for Environment and Climate Change Action (LIFE Framework Programme)]1 and those in the framework of the Union's external action. Coordination between assistance from the EMFF and LIFE Framework Programme shall be achieved in particular, by promoting the funding of activities that complement integrated projects funded under LIFE Framework Programme, as well as by promoting the use of solutions, methods and approaches validated under LIFE Framework Programme. This coordination and complementarity shall be included in the Operational Programme, which defines the policy and the specific instruments.
Amendment 806 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) any onboard investment on vessels where there is no balance between fleet capacity and available fishing opportunities, as defined in Article 34.1 of the CFP Regulation
Amendment 914 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point j – point ii a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point j – point ii a (new)
(ii)(a) flexibilisation of criteria to allow annual transfers of funds
Amendment 919 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) the designation of the partners referred to in Article 5 of the [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions] and the results of the consultation of the partners; replacements of or changes to the partners may be carried out during the programme with the agreement of the Monitoring Committee;
Amendment 956 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of application of Article 20(1)(o), Member States shall submit to the Commission an multiannual work plans before 31 October each year. AnnualThese work plans shall contain a description of the procedures and methods to be used in collecting and analysing data and in estimating their accuracy and precision.
Amendment 960 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Amendment 972 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. To implement Chapters I and II of Title VI and Article 92, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt present a multiannual work programme in accordance with objectives set out in those Chapters. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 151(3).
Amendment 976 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The multiannual work programme 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, as well as annual reports on budget implementation.
Amendment 987 #
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 that they contribute to achieving Article 2 of this Regulation.
Amendment 993 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. Operations financed under this Article must be carried out in collaboration with a scientific or, technical or economic body recognised to be of proven solvency by the Member State or the EU which shall validate the results of such operations.
Amendment 1014 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The feasibility studies and advice referred to respectively in paragraph 1(a) and (b) shall be provided by recognised scientific or technical bodies with the required advisory competences as recognised by the national law of each Member State. or companies of proven solvency that can provide advice on business and marketing strategies.
Amendment 1024 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 5
Article 29 – paragraph 5
5. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall take the form of lump sums not exceeding the amount of 3 000 Euro. This limit shall not apply when the beneficiary is an organisation of fishermennormal market amount. The method used to establish the amount shall be set out in the selection criteria.
Amendment 1030 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) specific actions and pilot projects and also the creation of a network composed by one or more independent scientific bodies and fishermen or one or more organisations of fishermen, organisations of fishermen, social and environmental organisations with the participation of those public bodies of EU Member States that wish to do so;
Amendment 1032 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) the activities carried out by a network as referred inin accordance with point (a).
Amendment 1063 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall also be granted to spouses of self- employed fishermen or, when and in so far as recognised by national law,fishermen or the life partners of self-employed fishermen, not being employees or business partners, where they habitually, under the conditions laid down by national law, participate in thefishing activities of the self- employed fishermen or perform ancillary taskssuch as co-operatives, social economy enterprises, jointly-owned businesses, etc.
Amendment 1071 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to facilitate diversification and job creation outside fishing, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. Support under paragraph 1(b) shall be granted to small scale coastal fishermen owning a Union fishing vesselthe fishing capacity of the fishing vessel, and, where appropriate, the fishing licence associated with it, registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application. The fishing licence associated with the fishing vessel shall be permanently withdrawn.
Amendment 1172 #
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. who operate in fisheries in which an effective balance between fishing opportunities and fishing capacity has been shown.
Amendment 1202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – title
Article 34 – title
Support to systems of transferable fishing concessionallocation of fishing opportunities of the CFP
Amendment 1223 #
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 systeminnovative systems which give preferential access to operators who act in a more sustainable way;
Amendment 1246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 a (new)
Article 34 a (new)
Article 34a Support for the development and implementation of multiannual plans (Article 9-11 Common Fisheries Policy Regulation) 1. To ensure the effective implementation of the multiannual plans under Articles 9- 11 of the (Common Fisheries Policy Regulation), the EMFF may wish to support: (a) the participation of the actors involved in the design and development of the multiannual plans; (b) the implementation of the multiannual plans; (c) the management of the multiannual plans. The support referred to under (1c) should only be made available to public authorities.
Amendment 1345 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) 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 flora13 and Council and European Parliament Directive 2009/147/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds24, in accordance with prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC; 1 OJ L 206 , 22.7.1992 p.7. 2 OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7. 3 OJ L 206 , 22.7.1992 p.7. 4 OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7.as laid down in the CFP, where operations have a direct effect on the fishing sector; Or. es
Amendment 1349 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) management, restoration and monitoring of marine protected areas in view of the implementation of the spatial protection measures referred to in Article 1 OJ L 206, 22.7.1992 p.7. 2 OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7. 3 OJ L 206, 22.7.1992 p.7. 4 OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7. 13(4) of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2008/56/EC3(4) of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2008/56/EC; as laid down in the CFP, where operations have a direct effect on the fishing sector;
Amendment 1356 #
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, such as the restoration of specific marine and coastal habitats in support of sustainable fish stocks.; as laid down in the CFP, where operations have a direct effect on the fishing sector;
Amendment 1376 #
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;, if it is shown that the investment will not lead to an increase in possible catches.
Amendment 1386 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1405 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 3
Article 39 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1440 #
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 operating in fisheries where there has been shown to be a sufficient balance between fishing opportunities and fishing capacity, as defined in Article 34(1) of the CFP Regulation, and whose vessels are which have carried a fishing activity for at least 60 days at sea during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application.
Amendment 1549 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) developing or, innovating and introducing in the market new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art, new or improved processes, new or improvedin accordance with the techniques referred to by the OECD in new processes or management and organisation systems.
Amendment 1632 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
e a) the promotion of equal opportunities, especially with regard to gender equality and the integration of disabled people
Amendment 1636 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
e b) g) the improvement of working conditions, including reconciling work with family life
Amendment 1639 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
e c) the promotion of professional training and access to work for young people in the fishing and aquaculture sector, especially in the coastal areas most affected by unemployment as a result of the crisis or the Reform of the CFP
Amendment 1641 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3
Article 48 – paragraph 3
3. Support under paragraph (1)(a) shall only be granted to public law bodies selected to set up the farm advisory services. Support under paragraph (1)(b) shall only be granted to aquaculture SMEs or, aquaculture producer's organisations. and associations of aquaculture producers
Amendment 1659 #
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 among aquaculture enterprises or professional and social organisations and other stakeholders, including scientific bodies or those promoting equal opportunities between men and women.
Amendment 1743 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) forms of extensive aquaculture includingarising from conservation and improvement of the environment, biodiversity, and management of the landscape and traditional features of aquaculture zones.
Amendment 1774 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 4
Article 56 – paragraph 4
4. Support may also be granted to public law bodieIn order to meet the requirements of this article, the EMFF shall promote, finance and subsidise these actions.
Amendment 1793 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
da) costs arising from the collection and destruction of dead animals on the farm due to natural causes, farm accidents, slaughter and burial on the farm, on the grounds of animal health and prior official authorisation.
Amendment 1854 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 62 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) ensure a significantmajority representation of fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
Amendment 1966 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) direct marketing of fishery products by small scale coastal fishermen, grassroots fishermen, shellfish gatherers and pickers;
Amendment 1992 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The EMFF may also support: (a) media campaigns; (b) the organisation of and participation in trade fairs and events for the sector; (c) innovation in enterprises, as defined for extractive fishing; (d) training in innovation; (e) finding new markets.
Amendment 2018 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
da) Improving the competitiveness and economic viability of enterprises
Amendment 2023 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
db) Improved working conditions, hygiene, and public health standards and quality
Amendment 2029 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
dc) Increased production capacity when there is a good market outlook
Amendment 2034 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d d (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d d (new)
dd) Innovation and research in enterprises and organisations in the sector
Amendment 2037 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d e (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d e (new)
d e) Training workers in innovation
Amendment 2039 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d f (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d f (new)
d f) Social measures for workers
Amendment 2040 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d g (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d g (new)
d g) Measures to facilitate dialogue and cooperation among stakeholders
Amendment 2068 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 1
Article 78 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF may support the implementation of a Union control, inspection and enforcement system as provided for in Article 46 of the [Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy] and specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy ( ), as well as installation of the necessary components to ensure the traceability of fisheries products pursuant to Article 58 of the Control Regulation.
Amendment 2135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Support under this Chapter shall foster and contribute to the development and implementation of the Union's Integrated Maritime Policy. It shall:
Amendment 2139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) promoting dialogue and cooperation with and among Member States and stakeholders on marine and maritime issues, including by developing sea-basin strategies;
Amendment 2145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) Contribute to the development of cross- sectoral initiatives that are mutually beneficial to different maritimne sectors and/or sectoral policies, taking into account and building upon existing tools and initiatives, such as:
Amendment 2157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 82 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) studies;, projects, including pilot projects
Amendment 2159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 82 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 2175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) voluntary contributions to international organisations; voluntary and compulsory contributions to the RFOs should be financed using the same criteria set out by the Common Financial Framework.
Amendment 2214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) 6580 % of the eligible expenditure for the support referred to in Article 79.
Amendment 2307 #
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 2431 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 147 – paragraph 1
Article 147 – paragraph 1
1. If the Commission considers that Union funds have not been used in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Regulation or in any other applicable Union legal act, it shall notify the beneficiaries who shall have one month from the date of such notification to send their observations to the Commission. and the latter shall take account of settled case law by the Court of Justice of 29 September 2009