6 Amendments of Astrid LULLING related to 2009/2156(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the proposed eight biophysical criteria and the proposed threshold value of 66% of the area are not anticipated to be suitable in all cases for determinhighlighting the actual handicap, as this partly depends on the crop grown,
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that the eight biophysical criteria proposed by the Commission may be suitable for delimiting areas with natural handicaps, without, however, forbidding Member States from having recourse to other criteria on the basis of relevant scientific data;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses, however, that in order to apply these criteria and establish realistic threshold values in practice, it is essential that the necessary biophysical data are available to the Member States with a sufficient degree of accuracy in relation to the natural environment; supports, therefore, the test of practical application of the proposed criteria introduced by the Commission; calls for the detailed maps that are to be submitted by the Member States to be used if necessary to adapt the criterialimit values of the criteria, defining areas with natural handicaps, and the proposed threshold value of 66% (to the reality in terms of the natural environment);
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that fine tuning of the criteria for support fordelimitation of areas with natural handicaps tomay be necessary in order to be able to respond appropriately to particular geographical situations and crops grown and to exclude areas in which natural handicaps have been offset by human intervention; proposes that farm data (such as farm income or the costs of production) be used inter alia for this purpose; emphasises, however, that the decision on the criteria to be used for fine tuning must lie with the Member States;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that the possible implementation of the eligibility rules at the farm level must remain voluntary;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the responsibility and competence of the Member States in connection with the objective designation of areas with natural handicaps and the formulation of balanced programmes for rural development; stresses at the same time the need for notification and approval of these national decisions by the Commission;