12 Amendments of Lynn BOYLAN related to 2018/0012(COD)
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Although the majority of marine litter originates from land-based activities, the shipping industry, including the fishing and recreational sectors, is also an important contributor, with discharges of garbage, including plastic and derelict fishing gear, going directly into the sea. The European Commission estimates that fishing gear containing plastics accounts for 27 % of marine litter items found on European beaches.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The ‘Green Ship’ concept should be further developed and fully implemented in relation to waste management, so that an effective reward system can be implemented for those vessels that reduce their waste on board.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) Given the current linear life-cycle of fishing gear in spite of existing legal requirements, the polluter pays principle suggests that extended producer responsibility schemes should be part of the solution of tackling marine litter, by encouraging smart design with high recycling potential and by actively collecting discarded fishing gear at sea.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 b (new)
Recital 21 b (new)
(21b) Fishing for litter schemes should be financially supported by Member States so that waste that is already in the sea has a route to becoming recycled or discarded properly without any burden placed on fishermen.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In accordance with Article 48 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, the master of a fishing vessel calling at a Union port shall report to the competent authority of its flag Member State any losses of fishing gear within 24 hours. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 to supplement this Directive by determining the format for reporting by fishing vessels.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a Prevention of lost fishing gear 1. The master of a ship calling at a port in a Member State engaged in fishing operations shall ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to prevent the loss of fishing gear. 2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 to supplement this Directive by defining all reasonable precautions to be taken to prevent the loss of fishing gear.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 b (new)
Article 7 b (new)
Article 7 b Circularity of fishing gear The Commission shall request the European standardisation organisations to develop harmonised standards to ensure the circular design of fishing gear, in particular with respect to preparation for re-use and recyclability, without prejudice to Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. The fees shall be reduced if the ship’s design, equipment and operation are such that it can be demonstrated that the ship produces reduced quantities of waste, and manages its waste in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner. Fees for a fishing vessel shall also be reduced where, in addition, it can demonstrate that all reasonable precautionary steps have been taken to prevent losses of fishing gear during operations. The Commission shall be empowered by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 19, to define the criteria for determining that a ship meets the requirements stated in this paragraph in relation to the ship’s on-board waste management and all reasonable precautionary steps are taken by fishing vessels.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a Fishing for litter initiatives 1. Member States shall establish and maintain a fund to support the collection of passively fished waste from fishing vessels and provide appropriate port facilities. 2. Member States shall inform the Commission of the establishment of their national funds by 31 December ... [two years after adoption], and shall submit reports every two years thereafter on the activities and projects funded under this Article. These reports shall be publicly available.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a Extended producer responsibility In order to strengthen the re-use and the prevention, recycling and other recovery of fishing gear, Member States shall establish extended producer responsibility schemes for fishing gear with the minimum requirements set out in Article 8 of Directive 2008/98/EC, including the modulation of fees and deposit-refund systems.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) information on losses of fishing gear reported under Article 48 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.