Activities of Stanislav POLČÁK related to 2018/0193(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Fisheries control (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, and amending Council Regulations (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1005/2008, and Regulation (EU) No 2016/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards fisheries control
Amendments (25)
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
In accordance with Directive 2002/59/EC, a fishing vessel exceeding 15 metres’ length overall shall be fitted with and maintain in operation an fully functioning automatic identification system which meets the performance standards drawn up by the International Maritime Organisation."
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(c) the FAO alpha-3 code of each speciescaught species retained on board and its relevant geographical area in which the catches were taken;
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) the estimated quantities of each species in kilograms live weight or, where appropriate, the number of individuals retained on board, including the quantities or individuals below the applicable minimum conservation reference size, as a separate entry; for Union fishing vessels of 12 metres' length overall or more, this information shall be provided per haul or per fishing operation;
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) after the last fishing operation has been completed and before entering port.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. The competent authorities of a coastalthe flag Member State shall acceptsend electronic reports received from the flag Member State containing the data from fishing vessels referred to inobtained pursuant to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 to the competent authorities of a coastal Member State.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 5
5. Masters of third country catching vessels operating in Union waters shall submit by electronic means the information referred to in Article 14 under the same conditions as apply to masters of Union fishing vessels to the competent authority of the coastal Member State."
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the FAO alpha-3 code of each speciescaught species retained on board;
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 19a – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 19a – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) the FAO alpha-3 code of each speciescaught species retained on board;
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 20 – paragraph 2b – point c
Article 20 – paragraph 2b – point c
(c) the FAO alpha-3 code of each transshipped species and its relevant geographical area in which the catches were taken;
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 20 – paragraph 2b – point d
Article 20 – paragraph 2b – point d
(d) the estimated quantities of each transshipped species in kilograms in product weight and in live weight, broken down by type of product presentation;
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the FAO alpha-3 code of each transshipped species and its relevant geographical area in which the catches were taken;
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the estimated quantities of each transshipped species in kilograms in product weight and in live weight, broken down by type of product presentation or, where appropriate, the number of individuals, including, as a separate entry, the quantities or individuals below the applicable minimum conservation reference size;
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 43
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 43
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 50 – paragraph 2
Article 50 – paragraph 2
2. Fishing activities of Union fishing vessels in fishing restricted areas located in high seasareas beyond national jurisdiction or in third country waters shall be controlled by the flag Member States.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 43
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 43
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 50 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 50 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Transit through a fishing restricted area is allowed for all Union fishing vessels that are not authorised to fish in such areas subject to the following conditions:
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 43
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 43
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 50 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 50 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the speed during transit is not less than six knots except in case of force majeure or adverse conditions. In such cases, the master shall immediately inform the fisheries monitoring centre of its flag Member State which shall then, where relevant, inform the competent authorities of the coastal Member State.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 60
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 60
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 74 – paragraph 4
Article 74 – paragraph 4
4. Officials shall be ablepermitted to examine all relevant areas, decks and rooms. They shall also be able to examine catches, processed or not, nets or other gear, equipment, containers and packages containing fish or fisheries products and any relevant documents or electronic transmissions which they deem necessary to verify compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy. They shall also be able to question persons deemed to have information on the matter that is the subject of the inspection.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 60
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 60
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 78 – paragraph 1
Article 78 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall set up and keep up to date an publicly accessible electronic database where they upload all inspection reports and surveillance reports concerning the fishing vessels flying their flag drawn up by their officials or other Member States officials or third country officials, as well as other inspections reports and surveillance report drawn up by their officials.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 63
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 63
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 82 – paragraph 2
Article 82 – paragraph 2
2. In case of a detected serious infringement, officials shall be ablepermitted to remain on board a fishing vessel until the investigation as referred to in Article 85 has been carried out."
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 69
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 69
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 89a – paragraph 1
Article 89a – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that a natural person having committed or a legal person held liable for infringements of rules of common fisheries policy is punishable by effective, proportionate and dissuasive administrative sanctions. Member States may also, or alternatively, use effective, proportionate and dissuasive criminal sanctions.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 69
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 69
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 90 – paragraph 2 – point l
Article 90 – paragraph 2 – point l
(l) using prohibited fishing gear or prohibited fishing methods; or
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 69
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 69
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 91a – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Article 91a – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– the minimum shall be at least fivesix times the value of the fishery products obtained by committing the serious infringement, and
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 69
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 69
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 91a – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Article 91a – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– the maximum shall be at least eight10 times the value of the fishery products obtained by committing the serious infringement.
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 69
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 69
1. Member States shall enter in a national register all suspected and confirmed infringements of the rules of the common fisheries policy committed by vessels flying their flag or the flag of a third country or by their nationals, including all decisions and sanctions they incurred and the number of points assigned. Infringements of fishing vessels flying their flag or by their nationals prosecuted in other Member States shall also be entered by Member States in their national register on infringements, upon notification of the definitive ruling by the Member State having jurisdiction, pursuant to Article.92b. Member States shall ensure that the data entered in national registers are accessible, at least in anonymised form, to the public and to other Member States.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 1
“For the purpose of this Regulation, 'serious infringement' means any infringements listed in points (a) to (n), (o) and (p) of Article 90(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 or considered as serious infringements pursuant to points (a), (c), (e), (f) and (i) of Article 90(3) of that Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009."