24 Amendments of Lynn BOYLAN related to 2017/2118(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the EU needs toshould ensure that the increase itsof production in the aquaculture sector, while takinges quality, sustainability and environmental aspects into account and beingis a role model in this regard;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that scientific evidence should be followed to formulate and monitor management and production practices in relatiCalls on Member States to collect data in a standard format on tohe environmental impacts, sanitary and veterinary conditions and food safety; of aquaculture as to ensure good scientific evidence is used to manage production practices.
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to launch an EU-wide information campaign for consumers and businesses on aquaculture in general and in particular on the differences between the high and comprehensive standards on the European market and the ones required of imported goods; calls on the Commission to propose legislation on aquaculture labeling to inform consumers of the different standards of aquaculture production sold throughout Europe.
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Call for investments for research, studies and pilot projects in ecosystem- based aquaculture practices, particularly in Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Systems (IMTA), Aquaponics, and Recirculation Aquaculture Systems (RAS) which reduce the impact of aquaculture farms on habitats, wild animal populations and water quality.
Amendment 71 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that investments are necessary in order to usensure the enormous potentialhealth of ecosystems and the sustainability of the aquaculture sector, and calls therefore for an increase in funding for research, innovation and quality- orientated, sustainable production projects.
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Regrets that over half of aquaculture products consumed in the EU are imported; recognises the positive impact aquaculture can have on local economies within the EU by way of supporting more local food production and consumption.
Amendment 84 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Acknowledges the potential for high quality production in the aquaculture sector within the EU, thus increasing traceability, consumer confidence, food safety and animal welfare.
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Calls for increased efficiency, effectvieness and transparency, as well as involvement of local civil society, in relation to the license granting process carried out by public administrations; stresses that transparency is needed throughout the aquaculture decision- making process.
Amendment 86 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Recognises that the instalment of aquacultures can cause significant disruptions to habitats, including to marine birds; calls for mandatory spatial sensitivity mapping and SEA for all regional and national aquaculture plans in order to identify potential zones for aquaculture that do not conflict with the EU environmental legislation.
Amendment 87 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6 e. Acknowledges the potential that aquaculture can have in urban areas, especially in relation to aquaponics.
Amendment 88 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6 f. Believes that aquaculture products must constitute a healthy and nutritious source of food. In this regard, high standards in relation to the environment, food safety, hygiene and animal welfare should be maintained and strengthened in order for European consumers to feel confident in they food consume. Requests the European Commission to re-evaluate the possibility of imposing high sustainability criteria to both domestic and imported aquaculture products and to accompany it with mandatory labelling accordingly.
Amendment 89 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Paragraph 6 g (new)
6 g. Believes that there should be a holistic and sustainable approach to the spatial planning designated to aquaculture; that the benefits of Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture and Closed Ecological Recirculating Aquaculture Systems, as well as other innovative aquacultural methods that respect or even regenerate their environment, should be carefully studied and financed in pilot phase and thus be promoted in the regions where they could work effectively.
Amendment 90 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 h (new)
Paragraph 6 h (new)
6 h. Calls on the European Commission to conduct a study into a potential common approach to vaccinations and medication of finfish in aquacultures, as well as a potential reporting system for the quantities of medication used in aquaculture.
Amendment 91 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 i (new)
Paragraph 6 i (new)
6 i. Notes that following the recast of the Data Collection Regulation all marine fish farms are obliged to collect data whereas fresh water farms can do so on a voluntary basis; calls for the standardisation of protocols in this respect.
Amendment 92 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 j (new)
Paragraph 6 j (new)
6 j. Believes that the EU needs to limit the impacts of human activities on the environment, in particular to achieve the objectives of environmental legislations including the Birds Directive, the Habitats Directive and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
Amendment 93 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 k (new)
Paragraph 6 k (new)
6 k. Calls for the European Commission to propose a new rule that ensures the sustainable sourcing of aquaculture feed.
Amendment 94 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 l (new)
Paragraph 6 l (new)
6 l. Notes with concern the use of genetically modified feed in aquaculture within the European Union; calls on the application of the precautionary principle in this regard to effect the withdrawal of such feed from the market.
Amendment 95 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 m (new)
Paragraph 6 m (new)
6 m. Calls for the Commission to propose a Regulation on EU common wide standards and documentation for allowable vaccines and antibiotics including rules for registration of live animal transports and reporting of disease outbreaks.
Amendment 96 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 n (new)
Paragraph 6 n (new)
6 n. Calls for the Commission to propose sustainability criteria that must be adhered to for imported aquaculture products to enter the EU market, including due diligence of producers.
Amendment 97 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 o (new)
Paragraph 6 o (new)
6 o. Recognises the detrimental consequences that escapes can have on ecosystems and wild animal populations; calls for the Commission to come forward with legislation on EU technical standards for all aquaculture equipment, including the development of standards to avoid escapes.
Amendment 98 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 p (new)
Paragraph 6 p (new)
6 p. Emphasises the need for publically available information in a transparent, timely and clear manner. Calls for increased emphasis on public participation conducted in line with the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (The Arhus Convention) and the Directive 2003/35/EC on public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment, with a level playing field between all stakeholders throughout.
Amendment 99 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 q (new)
Paragraph 6 q (new)
6 q. Calls for the inclusion and monitoring of provisions on high environmental standards in the framework of EU trade agreements as regards fish products, including aquaculture products.
Amendment 100 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 r (new)
Paragraph 6 r (new)
6 r. Notes with concern the effects that plastic, fishing nets and other aquaculture equipment have on the environment. Calls for the use of more sustainably designed equipment, especially in relation to the development of open ocean aquaculture.
Amendment 101 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 s (new)
Paragraph 6 s (new)
6 s. Acknowledges the importance of public consultation in relation to planning as well as the potential aquaculture can have in revitalising maritime and rural areas in particular; believes that aquacultures should be integrated within local communities and not simply operate within them.