76 Amendments of Nils TORVALDS related to 2011/0380(COD)
Amendment 12 #
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 exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks atof harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield, not later than 2015. The CFP shall implement the precautionary and eco- system approaches to fisheries management. Consequently the EMFF should contribute to the protection of the marine environment as set out in the Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for cCommunity action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive).
Amendment 13 #
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 whoich 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, ensuring that there is an effective balance between fishing capacity and 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 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
Recital 40 a (new)
(40a) Overcapacity and overfishing is the major problem in European fisheries today. No EMFF funds should be used for decommissioning, new building or modernisation that would increase a vessel’s fishing capacity and fishing ability. The EMFF must not subsidise overfishing.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 b (new)
Recital 40 b (new)
(40b) Member States which do not fulfil their data collection and transmission obligations or fail to report their actual fishing fleet and capacity should be sanctioned by freezing and/or decreasing funds from the EMFF.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The success of the Common Fisheries Policy depends on an effective system of control, cooperation, inspection 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 183 #
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 exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks atof harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield, not later than 2015. The CFP shall implement the precautionary and eco- system approaches to fisheries management. Consequently the EMFF should contribute to the protection of the marine environment as set out in the Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for cCommunity action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive).
Amendment 203 #
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, ensuring an effective balance between fishing capacity and 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 206 #
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 strictly comply 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 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Investment in human capital and coastal communities is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support lifelong learning, vocational training, access for young people to careers in fishing, co- operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge, technical expertise, as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators.
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) With oOvercapacity being one ofis the key drivers of overfishing, measures need to be taken to adapt the Union fishing fleet to the resources available; in this context, the EMFF should support the establishment, modification and management of the systems of transferable fishing concessions introduced by the CFP as management tools for reducing overcapacityEMFF funds shall not be used for decommissioning, new building or modernisation that would increase a vessel's fishing capacity and fishing ability. The EMFF must not subsidise overfishing.
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
Recital 40 a (new)
(40 a) Member States which do not fulfil their data collection and transmission obligations or fail to report their actual fishing fleet capacity should be sanctioned by freezing and/or decreasing funds from the EMFF.
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) In line with the discard ban introduced by the CFP, and unwanted catches to be avoided in first place, the EMFF should support investments on board aiming at make the best use of unwantedall fish caught and 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 326 #
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 energy efficiency, environmental protection, the quality of the product landed in accordance with the landing obligation laid down in Article 15 of the Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy, as well as safety and working conditions.
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Aquaculture contributes to growth and jobs in coastal and rural regions. Therefore, it is crucialimportant that the EMFF is accessible to sustainable aquaculture enterprises, in particular SMEs and contributes to bringing new sustainable aquaculture farmers into the business. It is important to support more environmental friendly aquaculture techniques which minimize the ecological footprint by its activities. 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 innovative operations and business development, in particular non- food and off-shore aquaculture.
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) Conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing sustainable aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space, the EMFF should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level.
Amendment 387 #
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 processing of unwanted catches, but make sure that a new market for unwanted catches and juveniles are not created.
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 72 a (new)
Recital 72 a (new)
(72 a) The EMFF should support funds for extra control activities and inspections in areas where IUU fishing is reported to take place.
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 73
Recital 73
(73) Provisions should be laid down for sufficiently robust support to collect, share, manage and use of fisheries data as specified in the multiannual Union programme, in particular to support national programmes and the management and use of data for scientific analysis and CFP implementation. The support granted to Member States on the basis of the Regulation (EC) No. 861/2006 for the expenditure incurred relating to the collection, management and use of fisheries data should be continued under the EMFF pursuing the logic of a single fund.
Amendment 426 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
Recital 74
(74) It is also necessary to support the cooperation among Member States, Regions, as well as with third countries where relevant, with respect to the collection of data within the same sea basin, as well as with the relevant international scientific bodies.
Amendment 441 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 88 a (new)
Recital 88 a (new)
(88 a) There should be a possibility to freeze funding from the EMFF if a Member State is unable to tackle problems with IUU-fishing within its waters and within its fishing fleet.
Amendment 455 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 100
Recital 100
(100) With a view to strengthening accessibility and transparency of information about funding opportunities and project beneficiaries, in each Member State a single website or website portal providing information on operational programme, including the lists of operations supported under each operational programme, should be made available. All Member States' dedicated websites should also be accessible from an official Union website to help citizens from different Member States to get easier access to all Member States' published information. This information should give a reasonable, tangible and concrete idea to the wider public and in particular to Union taxpayers on how Union funding is spent in the framework of the EMFF. In addition to this objective, the publication of relevant data should serve the purpose of further publicising the possibility of applying for Union funding. However in full respect of the fundamental right to data protection and in line with the judgment of the Court in the Joined Cases Schecke, the publication of the names of natural persons should not be requested.
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 18
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 18
(18) ‘small scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 120 metres and not using towed gear as listed in Table 3 Annex I of Commission Regulation (EC) No 26/2004 of 30 December 2003 regarding the fishing vessels register of the Union;
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
(a) promotion of economic growth, social inclusion, creation of jobs and supporting labour mobility in coastal and inland communities depending on fishing and sustainable aquaculture;
Amendment 604 #
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, data collection and knowledge transfer;
Amendment 627 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) support for business start-ups for young fishermen, under strict conditions;
Amendment 640 #
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 based aquaculture through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 651 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)
(da) limiting the ecological footprint by aquaculture.
Amendment 670 #
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) implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and achievement of good environmental status by 2020;
Amendment 672 #
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) support for extensive and accurate data collection;
Amendment 692 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
(a) the supply of scientific knowledge and support for the collection of data;
Amendment 695 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
(b) the support to control and enforcement, enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration without creating more administrative burden.
Amendment 757 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) operations increasing thea vessel´s fishing capacity of the vessel;r its ability to catch fish, including technical modernisations.
Amendment 790 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 803 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines.
Amendment 840 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Article 15 – paragraph 6
6. EUR 45 000 0000,004076 % of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shall be allocated to the storage aid referred to in Article 72 from 2014 to 20186 included.
Amendment 941 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – point i – indent 3 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – point i – indent 3 a (new)
- an annual assessment of the balance between fishing capacity and fishing opportunities.
Amendment 1028 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to foster the improved collection, promotion and transfer of knowledge between scientists and fishermen, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – title
Article 36 – title
Limiting the impact of fishing on the marine environment and adapting fishing to the protection of other species
Amendment 1280 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) avoiding and reducing unwanted catches of commercial stocks or other by- catches;
Amendment 1284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) minimising and, where possible, eliminating the physical and biological impacts of fishing on the wider ecosystem or, including the sea bed.
Amendment 1289 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) protecting gear and catches from mammals and birds protected by the Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora or Council and European Parliament Directive 2009/147/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds, provided that it does not undermine the selectivity of the fishing gear.
Amendment 1302 #
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 better size- selection orand lower impact on the ecosystem and 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].
Amendment 1374 #
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;
Amendment 1379 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) energy efficiency audits and schemes, as long as they don´t lead to an increase in the ability to catch fish.
Amendment 1411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – title
Article 40 – title
Amendment 1417 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1
1. In order to improve the added value or quality of the fish caught the EMFF may support investments on board for this purpose.:
Amendment 1419 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) investments adding value to fisheries products, in particular by allowing the fishermen to carry out the processing, marketing and direct sale;
Amendment 1420 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b (new)
(b) innovative investments on board improving the quality of the fisheries products.
Amendment 1424 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1444 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 4
Article 40 – paragraph 4
4. The support referred to in paragraph 1b shall only be granted to owners of Union fishing vessels whose vessels are which have carried out a fishing activity for at least 60 days at sea during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application.
Amendment 1487 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) on exfisthing ports, shelters and landing sites as referred to in Article 41 and under the conditions set out in that Article.
Amendment 1520 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1
1. Support under this Chapter shall be limited to sustainable aquaculture enterprises unless otherwise expressly establishedthat are compatible with the objectives of Directive 2008/56/EC and within the parameters defined under the the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC), the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC) and the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC).
Amendment 1537 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to stimulate innovation in sustainable aquaculture, the EMFF may support operations:
Amendment 1540 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) introducing new technical or organisational knowledge in aquaculture farms which reduces their impact on the environment orand fosters a more sustainable use of resources in aquaculture;
Amendment 1564 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – title
Article 46 – title
Investments in off-shore and non-foodsustainable aquaculture
Amendment 1571 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. In order to foster forms of aquaculture with high growth potential, tThe EMFF may support investment in the development of off-shore or non foodsustainable aquaculture.
Amendment 1605 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to foster entrepreneurship in sustainable aquaculture, the EMFF may support investments contributing to:
Amendment 1627 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the provision of farm advisory services of technical, scientific, legal, environmental or economic nature.
Amendment 1669 #
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 sustainable aquaculture, and where applicable, taking into account maritime spatial planning processes;
Amendment 1675 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) improvement of infrastructures of aquaculture areas including through land consolidation, energy supply or water management that will decrease the ecological footprint of aquaculture;
Amendment 1688 #
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 starting farmers.
Amendment 1701 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) submit a business plan for the development of their aquaculture activities, including a plan on how to minimize the ecological footprint of their activity that is approved by a competent authority within a Member State.
Amendment 1705 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – title
Article 52 – title
Promotion of sustainable aquaculture with high level of environmental protection
Amendment 1707 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) allowing for a substantial reduction of impact of aquaculture enterprises on water, in particular through reducing the amount of water used or improving the output water quality, including through the deployment of multi-trophic aquaculture systems and aquaculture with closed water recirculating systems;
Amendment 1721 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) conversion of conventional aquaculture production methods into organic aquaculture within the meaning of either a recirculating aquaculture system or of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 and according to Commission Regulation (EC) No 710/2009 of 5 August 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, as regards laying down detailed rules on organic aquaculture animal and seaweed production ;
Amendment 1735 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to foster the development of sustainable aquaculture providing environmental services, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1754 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1
Article 55 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF shallmay support compensation to mollusc farmers for the temporary suspension of harvesting of farmed molluscs exclusively for reasons of public health.
Amendment 1928 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 1
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 1
– 10,75 % in 2014
Amendment 1929 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 2
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 2
– 0,85 % in 2015
Amendment 1930 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 3
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 3
– 0,625 % in 2016
Amendment 1931 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 4
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 4
Amendment 1932 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 5
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 5
Amendment 1938 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 2
Article 70 – paragraph 2
2. By 20197 support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be phased out.
Amendment 2100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the management, collection and use of data for the purpose of scientific analysis and CFP implementation;
Amendment 2123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 a (new)
Article 79 a (new)
Article 79 a Sanctions The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 150 in order to sanction a Member State by freezing and/or decreasing funds from the EMFF if a Member State: 1. Does not fulfil its data collection and transmission obligations or fail to report its actual fishing fleet capacity. 2. Is unable to tackle problems with IUU- fishing within its waters and/or within its fishing fleet.
Amendment 2173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) collection, management and dissemination of scientific advice under the CFP;