40 Amendments of Marijana PETIR related to 2017/0043(COD)
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation shall apply to the stocks of anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) and sardine (Sardina pilchardus) in the Adriatic Sea (“the stocks concernedsmall pelagics”) and for the fisheries exploitargeting these stocks. In terms of landing obligation, it shall apply also to by-catches of mackerel (Scomber spp.) and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.) in the Adriatic Sea caught when fishing for either or both of the stocks concernedsmall pelagics.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ‘Small pelagic stocks’ means the stocks listed in Article 1(2) of this Regulation and any combination thereofof sardine (Sardina pilchardus) and anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus);
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) ‘SSBlim’ means the spawning stock biomass reference point below which remedial management action is to be taken to ensure rebuild of stocks above biological safe referent point;
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) ‘SSBpa’ means the precautionary spawning stock biomass reference point below which management action is to be taken to ensure that stocks are above biological safe referent point;
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
(cc) ‘Targeting’ means account of at least 50% of sardine or anchovy of the catch in live weight;
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The multiannual plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in particular by applying the precautionary approach to fisheries management, and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce MSY.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The multiannual plan shall provide an effective, simple and stable management framework for the exploitation of small pelagic stocks in the Adriatic Sea.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Targets for anchovy and sardinesmall pelagics
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The target fishing mortalityreference points for the small pelagics shall be achieved as soon as possible and on a progressive, incremental basis, by 2020 for the stocks concerned, and it shall be maintained thereafter withinabove the rangvalues set out in Annex I and in line with the objectives laid down in Article 3(1).
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Fishing opportunitieManagement measures for small pelagics shall comply with the target fishing mortality rangereference points set out in Annex I, column A to this Regulation.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, fishing opportunities may be fixed at levels corresponding to lowemanagement measures may target levels corresponding to higher values than those set out in Annex I, column A: (a) if, on the basis of scientific advice or levels of fishing mortality than thoseidence, it is necessary for the achievement of the objectives laid down in Article 3 in the case of mixed fisheries, (b) if, on the basis of scientific advice or evidence, it is necessary to avoid serious harm to a stock caused by intra- or inter-species stock dynamics, (c) if, one of the stocks of small pelagics is below the reference point set out in Annex I, column AB.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The conservation reference points expressed as minimum and limit spawning stock biomass levels to be applied in order to safeguard the full reproductive capacity of the stocks concernedmall pelagics are set out in Annex II, column B.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. When scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of either of the stocks concernedmall pelagics stocks is below the minimum spawning stock biomass reference point set out in Annex II, column AB to this Regulation, all appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensuretarget the rapid return of the stock concerned to levels above those capable of producing MSYreference point set out in Annex I, column A. In particular, by way of derogation from Article 4(2) and in line with Article 4(43) of this Regulation, fishing opportunities for the stocks concerned shall be fixed at a level consistent with a fishing mortality that is reduced below the range set out in Annex I, column A to this Regulation,management measures shall be adjusted taking into account the decrease in biomass of that stock.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. When scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of either of the stocks concernedboth small pelagics stocks is below the limit spawning stock biomass reference point (SSBlim) as set out in Annex II, column B to this Regulation, further remedial measures shall be taken to ensuretarget the rapid return of the stock concerned to levels above the level capable of producing MSYreference point set out in Annex I, column A. In particular, those remedial measures may include, by way of derogation from Article 4, paragraphs 2 and 4, suspending the targeted fishery for the stock concerned and other adequate reduction of fishing opportunitimanagement measures.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a Technical measures 1. For the purposes of this Regulation, Article 13(2) and (3) and Annex II, point 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 shall not apply. 2. For the purposes of this Regulation, maximum length of surrounding nets (purse seines and seines without purse line) shall be restricted to 600 m with net drop of maximum 1/3 of length.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 6 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. In order to achieve the targets established in Article 4, the following measures will apply for a period of five years: (a) in 2018 catch limit for small pelagics shall be set at 2014 level. Starting from 2019, catch limit for small pelagics shall be gradually reduced each year for 5% in comparison to previous year till 2022; (b) fishing vessels targeting small pelagics shall not exceed 180 fishing days per year and 20 fishing days per month, with maximum of 144 fishing days per year targeting sardine and with maximum of 144 fishing days per year targeting anchovy; (c) spatio-temporal closures will be implemented each year in order to protect nursery and spawning areas. Such closures shall cover the entire distribution of small pelagics in the Adriatic Sea, for periods of no less than 15 continuous days and up to 30 continuous days. These closures shall take place during the following period: (i) for sardine, from 1 October to 31 March, and (ii) for anchovy, from 1 April to 30 September; (d) additional closures for vessels over 12 m length overall shall be implemented for no less than six months. Such closures shall cover at least 30 percent of the area which has been identified as nursery area or area important for the protection of early age classes of fish (in territorial and inner sea); (e) overall fleet capacity of trawlers and purse seiners actively fishing for small pelagic stocks shall not exceed values of active fleet registered in 2014 in terms of gross tonnage (GT) and/or gross registered tonnage (GRT), engine power (kW) and number of vessels.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
When scientific advice indicates that remedial action is required for the conservation of the small pelagic stocks referred to in Article 1(2) of this Regulation, or, in the case of anchovy and sardine,s or when the spawning biomass of either of these stocks for a given year is below the conservation reference points set out in Annex II, column AB to this Regulation, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No1380/2013 regarding:
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) prohibition or limitation to fish in specific areas to protect spawning and juvenile fish or fish below the minimum conservation reference size or non-target fish species;
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Notwithstanding paragraph 2 of this Article, in order to ensure stability and limit variations in management measures, they shall not vary more than 10% between consecutive years.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Article 18 (1) to (6) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall apply to measures referred to in Articles 65a and 7 of this Regulation.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The empowerments granted under Articles 65a and 7 of this Regulation shall be without prejudice to powers conferred to the Commission under other provisions of Union law, including under Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. By way of derogation from Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, the prior notification referred to in that Article shall be made at least one and a half hour before the estimated time of arrival at port. The competent authorities of the coastal Member States may, on a case- by-case basis, give permission for an earlier entry into port.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of this Regulation, the application of the provisions laid down in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall be extended to fishing vessels of eight metres length overall or more, engaged in targeteding small pelagic fisherys in the Adriatic.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. The exemption laid down in Article 9(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall not apply to vessels engaged in targeteding small pelagic fisheries in the Adriatic in accordance with this Regulation, irrespective of their length.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of this Regulation, the obligation to keep an electronic fishing logbook and to send it by electronic means at least once a day to the competent authority of the flag Member State laid down in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall be extended to masters of Union fishing vessels of eight metres length overall or more engaged in targeted fishing for anchovy or sardineing small pelagics.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The exemption laid down in Article 15(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall not apply to masters of vessels engaged in targeted fishing for anchovy or sardineing small pelagics, irrespective of their length.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The threshold applicable to the live weight of species from the respective stock subject to the multiannual planmall pelagics, above which a fishing vessel is required to land its catches in a designated port or a place close to the shore as set out in Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall be: (a) (b) 2000 kg. 2000 kg of anchovy; 2000 kg of sardine.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Five years after the entry into force of this Regulation, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall ensure an evaluation of the impact of the multiannual plan on the stocks to which this Regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks. The Commission shall submit the results of this evaluation to the European Parliament and to the Council. Based on the results of evaluation, plan shall be revised and/or prolonged.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 65a and 7 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from the date of the entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 65a and 7 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Article 15 – paragraph 6
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 65a and 7 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Annex I
Stock Target fishing mortality range consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield (FMSY)reference points for small pelagics Column A Column B Anchovy 0.23 – 0.30 SSBpa 0.30 – 0.364 SSBlim Sardine 0.065 – 0.08 SSBpa 0.08 – 0.11 SSBlim
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II
Annex II