136 Amendments of Carmen FRAGA ESTÉVEZ related to 2011/0380(COD)
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) It is paramount to better integrate environmental concerns into the CFP which should deliver on the objectives and targets of the Union's environmental policy and the Europe 2020 Strategy. The CFP is aimed at an exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks at levels not less than those which can produce the maximum sustainable yield, not later than 2015 where possible and by 2020 at the very latest for all stocks. The CFP shall implement the precautionary and eco- system approaches to fisheries management. Consequently the EMFF should contribute to the protection of the marine environment as set out in the Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive)
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38 a) In line with the objective of creating jobs included in the Europe 2020 strategy, the EMFF must also provide resources for facilitating the adoption of measures for creating and improving employment levels throughout the whole fishing industry, from catching and aquaculture to processing and marketing.
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure a sustainable exploitation of fish stocks. Overcapacity has been identified as a major driver for overfishing. It is therefore paramount to adapt the Union fishing fleet to the resources available. TWhile the removal of overcapacity through public aid such as temporary or permanent cessation and scrapping schemes has proven ineffective. Tnot been met in full, there have been several significant reductions in fleet capacity and fishing effort, which is why there is a need to keep supporting them. Moreover, the EMFF will therefore support the establishment and management of systems of transferable fishing concessions aiming equally at the reduction of overcapacity and increased economic performance and profitability of the operators concerned.
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) In line with the gradual discard ban introducedand the gradual introduction of the obligation to land all catches by the CFP, the EMFF should support investments on board aiming at make the best use of unwanted fish caught and valorise underused components of the fish caught. Considering the scarcity of the resources, in order to maximise the value of the fish caught, the EMFF should also support investments on board aiming at adding commercial value to fish caught.
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Conscious of the importance of fishing ports, landing sites and shelter, shelters and fish markets, the EMFF should support relevant investments in particular to increase energy efficiency, environmental protection, the quality of the product landed and the new needs arising from the gradual introduction of the obligation to land all catches, as well as safety and working conditions.
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) Considering thatAlthough the community-led approach for local development has, over a number of years, proven its utility inintroduced into the EFF to promote local development has had hardly any coverage so far, it is thought that this could be down to the length of time taken to process aid applications since the introduction of the new approach. However, it seems reasonable to assume that it will ultimately promotinge the development of fisheries and rural areas by fully taking into account the multi-sectoral needs for endogenous development, therefore support should be continued andwith a view to being reinforced in the future.
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 56
Recital 56
(56) In fisheries areas, community-led local development should encourage innovative approaches to create growth and jobs, in particular by adding value to fisheries products and diversifying the local economy also towards new economic activities, including those offered by "blue growth" and the broader maritime sectors.
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) In order to ensure the viability of fisheries and aquaculture in a highly competitive market, it is necessary to lay down provisions granting support for the implementation of the [Regulation (EU) No on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products]1 as well as for marketing and processing activities carried by operators to maximise the value of fisheries and aquaculture products. Particular attention should be paid to the promotion of operations which integrate producing, processing and marketing activities of the supply chain. In order to adapt to the new discard ban policypolicy on the progressive elimination of discards, the EMFF should also support the processing of unwanted catches.
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) Priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support. The, including compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans should gradually be phased out as the importance of this particular kind of support has lost its interest in the light of the evolving structure of the Union market for this kind of products and the growing importance of strong producer's organisations.
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 81 a (new)
Recital 81 a (new)
(81 a) In order to remain in line with the other funds, the EMFF must always be restricted to actions or measures directly related to activities in the fishing sector.
Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 93
Recital 93
(93) The rules and procedures governing commitments and payments should be simplified so that a regular cash flow is ensured. A pre-financing of 47 % of the contribution from the EMFF should help speeding up the implementation of the operational programme.
Amendment 457 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 101
Recital 101
(101) In order to supplement and amend certain non-essential elements of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of a code of conduct on identification of the cases of non- compliance of CFP rules which could lead to inadmissibility of application and the timeframe of application, in order to ensure ex ante conditionality in a proportionate way, identification of eligible investments on board in order to avoid investments which would lead to increasing the fishing capacity of the vessel, on the method of calculation of net revenue in the case of eco-innovation, on the determination of the eligible operations and costs linked to the protection and restoration of marine protected areas, on the identification of eligible costs in the investments in off- shore and non-food aquaculture, the determination of the content of the action plan of local development strategies, determination of eligible costs under the preparatory support for local development strategies, definition of the eligible costs under running costs and animation costs for the local development strategies, the obligations of paying agencies, the determination of tasks of certification bodies, the clarification of the procedures for adequate audit trail, the clarification of the obligations of Member States in case of recoveries of undue payments,
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5
(5) 'fisheries area' means an area with sea, river or lake shore or including ponds or a river estuary with a significant level of employment in fisheries or aquaculture and designated as such by the Member State;
Amendment 489 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) ‘operator in the fisheries sector’ means a natural or legal person operating, owning a business or working either as a self-employed person or for a business, in relation to an activity linked to any of the stages in the production chain for fisheries products;
Amendment 513 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 18
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 18
(18) 'small scale coastal fishing' means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in Table 3 Annex I of Commission Regulation (EC) No 26/2004 of 30 December 2003 regarding the fishing vessels register of the Union and/or which spend less than 24 hours at sea;
Amendment 536 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 - point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 - point a
(a) promoting sustainable and competitivcompetitive and economically, socially and environmentally sustainable fisheries and aquaculture;
Amendment 541 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) fosterpromoting the development and implementation of the Union's Integratecompetitiveness of the processing and Mmaritime Policy in a complementary manner to cohesion policy and to the Common Fisheries Policy;keting industries for fishery and aquaculture products:
Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of ffostering the implementation of the Common Fisheries areasPolicy;
Amendment 554 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) fostering the implementation of the CFP.a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries areas;
Amendment 559 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) fostering the development and implementation of the Union's Integrated Maritime Policy in a manner that complements cohesion policy and to the Common Fisheries Policy;
Amendment 565 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The achievement of the objectives of the EMFF shall contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It shall be pursued through the following six Union priorities, which translate the relevant Thematic Objectives of the Common Strategic Framework (hereinafter CSF):
Amendment 591 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) diversification of fisheries activities into both the fisheries sector and other sectors of maritime economy and growth of maritime economy, including mitigation of climate change.
Amendment 602 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) Fostering innovative, competitive and knowledge based fisheries, aquaculture and processing through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 615 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries, in particular of small scale coastal fleet, aquaculture and the processing industry, and improvement of safety or working conditions;
Amendment 633 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
(d) improved market organisation for fishery and aquaculture products.
Amendment 635 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Amendment 654 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – introductory part
(4) Promoting a sustainable and resource efficient fisheries, aquaculture and processing industry through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 660 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) reduction of the impact of fisheries and aquaculture on the marine environment;
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) enhancement of ecosystems related to aquaculture and promotion of efficient aquaculture that gives due consideration to animal health and wellbeing, and public health.
Amendment 680 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Amendment 706 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this Article, Articles 107, 108 and 109 of the Treaty shall apply to aid granted by the Member States to enterprises in fisheries and, aquaculture and the processing and marketing industries.
Amendment 712 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
In addition to the principles enounced in Article 4 of the [Regulation (EU) No […] laying down Common Provisions], the Commission and the Member States shall ensure coordination and complementarity between support from the EMFF and from other Union policies and financial instruments, including the Regulation (EC) No [establishing the Framework Programme for Environment and Climate Change Action (LIFE Framework Programme)]1 and those in the framework of the Union's external action. Coordination between assistance from the EMFF and LIFE Framework Programme shall be achieved in particular, by promoting the funding of activities that complement integrated projects funded under LIFE Framework Programme, as well as by promoting the use of solutions, methods and approaches validated under LIFE Framework Programmeinstruments in the framework of the Union's external action.
Amendment 767 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) construction of new fishing vessels, decommissioning or importation of fishing vessels;
Amendment 786 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) decommissioning of fishing vessels and temporary cessation of fishing activities, except in the cases provided for in this Regulation;
Amendment 809 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. EUR 4 535 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shall be allocated to the sustainable development of fisheries, aquaculture and fisheries areas under Chapters I, II, III and IIIV of Title V.
Amendment 838 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Article 15 – paragraph 6
6. EUR 45210 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shall be allocated to the storage aid referred to in Article 720 from 2014 to 201820 included.
Amendment 849 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point -i (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point -i (new)
(i) size of the fishing fleet;
Amendment 852 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) the level of employment in fisheries and, aquaculture and the processing industry,
Amendment 856 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) the level of production in fisheries and, aquaculture, and the processing industry;
Amendment 883 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where applicable, consistency of the measures under Union priorities for EMFF referred to in Article 6(32) and (54) of this Regulation with the Multiannual National Strategic Plan for Aquaculture referred to in Article 43 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy].
Amendment 887 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 890 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 2
The analysis shall be structured around the Union priorities as laid out in Article 6. Specific needs concerning the mitigation of climate change mitigation and adaptation and the promotion of innovation shall be assessed acrossin relation to Union priorities, in view of identifying the most relevant responses in these two areas at the level of each priority; a synthesis of the situation of the policy areaof the priorities religible for support in terms of strengths and weaknesseated to those areas;
Amendment 898 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a demonstration of a pertinent approach integrated into the programme towards innovatin analysis showing that the programme takes account of the effects of fishing and aquaculture on, the environment, including and, when appropriate, the specific needs of Natura 2000 areas, and climate change mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 902 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) description of the methodology used to draw up the selection criteria for projects;
Amendment 908 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) description of the methodology used to draft the selection criteria for local development strategies under Chapter III of Title V ;
Amendment 909 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point h
h) a clear indication of the operationmeasures under Chapter III of Title V that may be undertaken collectively and therefore may benefit from higher aid intensity according to Article 95(3);
Amendment 913 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point j – point ii
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point j – point ii
ii) a table setting out the applicable EMFF resources and co-financing rate for the objectives under the Union priorities of Article 6 and the technical assistance. Where applicable, this table shall indicate separately the EMFF resources and the co- financing rates which apply by way of derogation to the general rule of Article 94(1) for support referred to in Article 72, Article 73, Article 78(2)(a) to (d) and (f) to (j), Article 78(2)(e) and Article 79.
Amendment 915 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point k
k) information on the complementarity with measures financed through other CSF Funds or the LIFE Framework Programme;
Amendment 920 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) the procedure of designation of the partners referred to in Article 5 of the [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions] and the results of the consultation of the partners;
Amendment 974 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. To implement Chapters I and II of Title VI and Article 921, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt annual work programme operational multiannual programme, which will establish annual work programmes, also approved by means of implementing acts, in accordance with objectives set out in those Chapters. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 151(3).
Amendment 977 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The multiannual operational programme and the annual work programmes shall set out the objectives pursued, the expected results, the method of implementation and its total amount. It shall also contain a description of the activities to be financed, an indication of the amount allocated to each activity, an indicative implementation timetable, as well as information on their implementation. It shall include for grants the priorities, the essential evaluation criteria and the maximum rate of co- financing.
Amendment 982 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The owner of a fishing vessel having received support under Articles 32(1)(b), 36, 39(1)(a), or 40(2) of this Regulation shall not transfer the vessel to a third country outside the Union during at least 5 years following the date of actual payment to the beneficiary.
Amendment 986 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. In order to stimulate innovation in fisheries, including aquaculture and the processing industry, the EMFF may support projects aiming at developing or introducing techniques or new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art, new or improved processes, new or improved management and organisation systems.
Amendment 1018 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The feasibility studies and advice referred to respectively in paragraph 1(a) and (b) shall be provided by recognised scientific or technical bodies or private companies with the required advisory competences as recognised by the national law of each Member State.
Amendment 1026 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 5
Article 29 – paragraph 5
5. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall take the form of lump sums not exceeding the amount of 3 000 EuroEUR 4 000. This limit shall not apply when the beneficiary is an organisation of fishermen.
Amendment 1034 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) to the creation of partnership agreements or contracts, or associations between one or several independent scientific bodies and fishermen or one or several organisations of fishermen.
Amendment 1035 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Activities referred to in paragraph 1(b) and (ba), and may cover data collection activities, studies, dissemination of knowledge and best practices.
Amendment 1049 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) lifelong learning, dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices, and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to safety, the sustainable management of marine ecosystems, activities in the maritime sector, innovation and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 1064 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall also be granted to spouses of self- employed fishermen, to self-employed operators in the catching sector or, when and in so far as recognised by national law, the life partners of self-employed fishermen, not being employees or business partners, where they habitually, under the conditions laid down by national law, participate in the activities of the self- employed fishermen, the operators in the fish catching sector or perform ancillary tasks.
Amendment 1074 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to facilitate diversification and job creation also outside fishing, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1089 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) business start-ups including outside fishing;
Amendment 1098 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) retrofitting of small fishing vessels, particularly those engaged in small-scale coastal fishing vessels, in order to reassign them for activities outside fishing.
Amendment 1123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. Support under paragraph 1(b) shall be granted to small scale coastal fishermen owning a Union fishing vessel registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application. The fishing licence associated with the fishing vessel shall be permanently withdrawn.
Amendment 1147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 6
Article 32 – paragraph 6
6. The amount of financial assistance granted under paragraph 1 (a) shall not exceed 50% of the budget foreseen in the business plan for each operation and shall not exceed a maximum amount of 5EUR 100 000 EUR for each operation.
Amendment 1163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. In order to improve working conditions on board for fishermen in relation to health and safety, the EMFF may support investments on board or in individual equipments providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or Union law.
Amendment 1179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Article 33 – paragraph 3
3. When the operation consists in an investment on board, the support shall not be granted, for each type of investment, more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel. When the operation consists of an investment in individual equipment, the support shall not be granted, for each type of investment, more than once during the programming period for the same beneficiary.
Amendment 1184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 4
Article 33 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 150 in order to identify the types of operations eligibloperations eligible under this Article shall be included in the operational programme uander paragraph 1 the selection criteria.
Amendment 1189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 a (new)
Article 33 a (new)
Article 33a Temporary cessation of fishing activities 1. The EMFF may contribute to financing measures for the temporary cessation of fishing activities: a) in the case of the emergency measures provided for in Article 13 of Regulation xxxx/xxx (Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy) being implemented; b) in the case of a non-renewal of a fishing partnership agreement or protocol; c) in the case of temporary cessation of activity as a consequence of the establishment of a multiannual plan adopted within the framework of Articles 9 to 11 of Regulation xxxx/xxx (Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy), all within the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006. 2. The EMFF may contribute to financing the measures referred to in paragraph 1 for affected fishermen and owners of fishing vessels, for a maximum period of 6 months per vessel throughout the programme periods. 3. The support provided for in paragraph 1 shall be granted to: a) the owners of fishing vessels included in the EU Fleet Register who have engaged in fishing activities for at least 120 days preceding the submission of the application for support, and b) crew members who have worked on board a fishing vessel affected by temporary cessation of activities in the conditions referred to in (a) of this paragraph. 4. During the period or periods when the support referred to in paragraph 1 is being received, the fishing vessel and the crew members affected shall not engage in any fishing activity. The competent authority shall ensure that activity has effectively ceased.
Amendment 1195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 b (new)
Article 33 b (new)
Article 33b Permanent cessation of fishing activities 1.- The EMFF may contribute to financing measures to bring about the permanent cessation of fishing activities through the scrapping of fishing vessels provided that: a) the planned scrapping measures are included in the operational programme referred to in Article 20, and b) the vessel is part of a segment for which excess capacity has been shown in relation to the fishing opportunities allocated to that sector, in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation xxxx/xxxx (Common Fisheries Policy Regulation). 2.- The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall remain in force until 31 December 2020. 3.- The support referred to in this Article shall be effective providing that capacity equivalent to that of the scrapped vessel is permanently withdrawn from the Community Fleet Register and the associated licences and fishing authorisations are withdrawn. The support beneficiary shall not be permitted to register a new fishing vessel for at least five years following the reception of the support. The reduction in the withdrawn capacity shall be equivalent to the capacity ceiling for the fleet segment containing the vessel for which permanent cessation has been requested. 4.- To alleviate the consequences for vessel workers who lose their jobs due to the permanent cessation of the vessel in which they worked, the EMFF may grant socio-economic compensation for: (a) early withdrawal from the fishing sector, including early-retirement measures; (b) single, non-renewable, compensation to crew members who have worked as fishermen on board a vessel for at least 12 months. This compensation shall be reimbursed pro rata temporis should the beneficiary return to his work less than one year following its receipt.
Amendment 1198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 c (new)
Article 33 c (new)
Article 33c Measures in cases of exceptional events 1.- To alleviate the socio-economic consequences of an exceptional event, such as a natural disaster or large-scale pollution of the marine environment, which hinder the normal development of fishing activities, the EMFF may grant support for the temporary cessation of fishing activities to the owners of the fishing vessels and crews. 2.- No event arising from measures connected with the conservation of resources shall be considered to be exceptional.
Amendment 1271 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to reduce the impact of fishing on the marine environment, foster the elimination of discards and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species abovet levels which can at least produce the MSY, the EMFF may support investments in equipment:
Amendment 1294 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2
Article 36 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1
Article 37 – paragraph 1
1. In order to contribute to the elimination of discards and by-catches and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species abovet levels which can at least produce the MSY, the EMFF may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new technical or organisational knowledge reducing impacts of fishing activities on the environment or achieving a more sustainable use of marine biological resources.
Amendment 1346 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) measures for the management, restoration and monitoring NATURA 2000 sites in accordance with Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora13 and Council and European Parliament Directive 2009/147/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds24, in accordance with prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC, related to fishing activities;
Amendment 1350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) management, restoration and monitoring of marine protected areas in view of the implementation of the spatial protection measures related to fishing activity referred to in Article 13(4) of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2008/56/EC;
Amendment 1368 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3
Article 38 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1393 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
2. SThe support provided for in paragraph 1 a) shall not contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines. Support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel. provided that the vessel is included in a fleet segment in which fishing capacity is shown to be in balance with the available fishing possibilities within the framework of that laid down in Article 35 of Regulation xxxx/xxxx (Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy). Support for the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines may be granted to: a) small-scale coastal fishing vessels of up to 12 metres in length which do not use trawling gear and/or which operate for a duration of less than 24 hours, provided that the new engine has the same or lesser power than the previous engine. b) vessels of up to 24 metres in length other than those specified in point a), provided that the power of the new engine is 20% less than that of the engine being replaced.
Amendment 1401 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The support referred to in paragraphs 1 a) and 2 may only be granted for the replacement of main or ancillary engines which have been officially certified in accordance with that laid down in Article 40(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.
Amendment 1403 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. The support referred to in paragraph 1a) shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel.
Amendment 1406 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 3
Article 39 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1435 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 3
Article 40 – paragraph 3
3. Support under this Article shall not be granted more than once for each type of investment during the programming period for the same fishing vessel or the same beneficiary.
Amendment 1452 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of increasing the quality of the product landed, increasing energy efficiency, contributing to environmental protection or improving safety and working conditions, optimising the supply of fuel, water, ice and electricity, optimising the storage and auction of fishing products and carrying out computerised management of fishing activities, the EMFF may support investments improving fishing port infrastructure or landing sites, including investments in facilities for waste and marine litter collection.
Amendment 1472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 4
Article 41 – paragraph 4
4. Support shall not cover the construction of new ports, or new landing sites or new auction halls.
Amendment 1544 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) continuing to develop and introducing new technical or organisational knowledge in aquaculture farms, in particular which reduces their impact on the environment or fosters a more sustainable use of resources in aquaculture;
Amendment 1633 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
e a) the promotion of equal opportunities, especially with regard to gender equality and the integration of disabled people;
Amendment 1638 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
e b) the improvement of working conditions, including reconciling work with family life.
Amendment 1643 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3
Article 48 – paragraph 3
3. Support under paragraph (1)(a) shall only be granted to public law bodies selected to set up the farm advisory services. Support under paragraph (1)(b) shall only be granted to aquaculture SMEs or aquaculture producer's organisations or associations.
Amendment 1663 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 2
Article 49 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1745 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) forms of extensive aquaculture including conservation and improvement of the environment, biodiversity, and management of the landscape and traditional features of aquaculture zones.
Amendment 1753 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1
Article 55 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF shall support compensation to mollusc and mussel farmers for the temporary suspension of harvesting of farmed molluscs exclusively for reasons of public health.
Amendment 1764 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the loss, resulting from the suspension of the harvest, amounts to more than 325 % of the annual turnover of the business concerned, calculated on the basis of the average turnover of the business over the preceding three years.
Amendment 1773 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
ca) the establishment and operation of health protection groups in the aquaculture sector.
Amendment 1784 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) natural disasters or extensive pollution of the marine environment;
Amendment 1786 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) sudden water quality changes for which the company is not responsible;
Amendment 1789 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) diseases in aquaculture or destruction of production facilities for which the company is not responsible.
Amendment 1795 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
da) costs arising from the collection and destruction of dead animals on the farm and for which the company is not responsible, in particular those due to natural causes, farm accidents, or slaughter and burial on the farm, on the grounds of animal health and prior official authorisation.
Amendment 1802 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 57 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The occurrence of an adverse climatic event or, the outbreak of disease or extensive pollution in aquaculture shall be formally recognised as such by the Member State concerned.
Amendment 1819 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 1
Article 59 – paragraph 1
Financial support under this Chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the Union priorities identified in Article 6(1)(2) and (4).
Amendment 1824 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A fisheries area eligible for support shall be: functionally coherent in geographical, economic and social terms, taking specific account of the fisheries, aquaculture and related industries, and offer sufficient critical mass in terms of human, financial and economic resources to support a viable local development strategy.
Amendment 1826 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1828 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1831 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1
Article 61 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of the EMFF, the integrated local development strategy referred to in Article 28(1)(c) of [Regulation (EU) No […] laying down Common Provisions] shall be based on the interaction between actors and projects of different sectors of the local economy, in particular the fisheries and aquaculture sectorsthe fisheries and aquaculture sectors, as well as other sectors of the local economy;
Amendment 1841 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 3
Article 61 – paragraph 3
3. The strategy must be coherent with the opportunities and needs identified in the area and the Union priorities for the EMFF. Strategies may range from those which focus on fisheries to broader strategieswill mainly focus on fisheries, although they may be broader, directed at the diversification of fisheries areas. The strategy shall go beyond a mere collection of operations or juxtaposition of sectoral measures.
Amendment 1855 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 62 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) ensure a significantmajority representation of fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
Amendment 1862 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) adding value, creating jobs, and promoting innovation at all stages of the fisheries and, aquaculture and processing supply chain;
Amendment 1865 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) supporting diversification and job creation in fisheries areas, in particularcluding in other maritime sectors;
Amendment 1877 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 2
Article 65 – paragraph 2
2. The support given may include measures provided for Chapters I, II and IIV of this Title, provided there is a clear rational for their management at local level. When assistance is granted for operations corresponding to these measures, the relevant conditions and the scales of contribution per operation laid down in Chapters I, II and IIV of this Title shall apply.
Amendment 1890 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 1
Article 68 – paragraph 1
Support under this Chapter shall contribute to achieve the specific objecUnion prioritives of Chapter I and Chapter II of this Titlelaid down in Article 6(1)(2) and (4).
Amendment 1926 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) the financial assistance per year shall not exceed the following percentages2% of the average annual value of the marketed production at first sale of the members of producer organisation in the period 2009- 2011. In the case that members of producer organisation did not have any marketed production in 2009- 2011, the average annual value of marketed production in the first three years of production of such member shall be taken into account: – 1% in 2014 – 0,8 % in 2015 – 0,6 % in 2016 – 0,4 % in 2017 – 0,2 % in 2018.
Amendment 1934 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 2
Article 70 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1956 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) fisheries and aquaculture products obtained using methods with low impact on the environment or organic aquaculture products as defined in Council Regulation(EC) No 834/2007 on organic production.
Amendment 1968 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) direct marketing of fishery products by small scale coastal fishermen and shellfish gatherers;
Amendment 1990 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) the search for new markets and support for placing on the market and promoting local and seasonal products.
Amendment 2008 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
c a) for improving or developing new products or processes and processing techniques, or new management and organisational systems, including improvements in working conditions, hygiene and public health standards and product quality;
Amendment 2042 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The EMFF may grant aid to companies, associations and technology centres representing the processing sector for the development of research and innovation activities related to the activities referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 2074 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) development, purchase and installation of the components necessary to ensure data transmission from actors involved in fishing and the marketing of fishery products to the relevant Member State and EU authorities, including the necessary components for electronic recording and reporting systems (ERS), vessel monitoring systems (VMS), and automatic identification systems (AIS) used for control purposes;
Amendment 2077 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) development, purchase and installation of the components necessary to ensure traceability of fishery and aquaculture products, as defined in Art. 58 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;
Amendment 2082 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) development of new systems and implementation of pilot projects related to fisheries control, including fish DNA analysis or the development of web-sites related to control;
Amendment 2101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the collection, management and use of data for the purpose of scientific analysis and CFP implementation;
Amendment 2209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) 50 % of the eligible public expenditure for the support referred to in Article 39(2) and 78(2)(e);
Amendment 2210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) 75 % of public expenditure eligible for aid provided for in Articles 33(a), 33(b) and 33(c) .
Amendment 2220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 95 – paragraph 1
Article 95 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shallmay apply a maximum intensity of public aid of 50 % of the total eligible expenditure of the operation.
Amendment 2223 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States shallmay apply an intensity of public aid of 100 % of the eligible public expenditure of the operation where:
Amendment 2227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Amendment 2235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 95 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 95 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States may apply an intensity of public aid between 50 % and maximum100 % of the total eligible expenditure when the operation is implemented under Chapter IIIs I, II, III and IV of Title V and fulfils one of the following criteria:
Amendment 2245 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1
Article 96 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the general rules of Article 72 of [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions], and following the Commission decision approving the operational programme, an initial pre- financing amount for the whole programming period shall be paid by the Commission. This shall represent 47 % of the contribution from the Union budget to the operational programme concerned. It may be split into two instalments depending on budget availability.
Amendment 2254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 98 – paragraph 4
Article 98 – paragraph 4
4. If one of the requirements laid down in paragraph 3 is not met, the Commission shall forthwith inform the accredited paying agency within 15 days. If one of the requirement laid down in point (a) or (c) of paragraph 3 is not met, the declaration of expenditure shall be inadmissible.
Amendment 2275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 3
Article 102 – paragraph 3
3/. By way of derogation from Article 55(7) of [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions], expenditure which becomes eligible because of an amendment of the programme under Article 22(2) shall only be eligible as of 1st January of the year following the submission of the amendmentonce the amendment has been submitted.
Amendment 2286 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 105 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 105 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall exercise the empowerment in full respect of the principle of proportionality and taking into account the risk that the non-compliance with the respective CFP rules constitutes a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species abovet levels not less than those which can produce the MSY, the sustainability of the stocks concerned or the conservation of the marine environment.
Amendment 2308 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) providing the Commission, on a quarterlyn annual basis, with relevant data on operations selected for funding, including key characteristics of the beneficiary and the operation itself;
Amendment 2323 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – paragraph 1
Article 109 – paragraph 1
1. The paying agency shall be a dedicated department or body of the Member States responsible for the management and control of expenditure. With the exception of payment, the execution of those tasks may be delegated to intermediary paying agencies.
Amendment 2417 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 143 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 143 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The paying agency, in collaboration with the managing authority, shall be responsible in accordance with Article 108(1)(i) for:
Amendment 2432 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 147 – paragraph 1
Article 147 – paragraph 1
1. If the Commission considers that Union funds have not been used in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Regulation or in any other applicable Union legal act, it shall notify the beneficiaries who shall have one month from the date of such notification to send their observations to the Commission.
Amendment 2433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 150 – paragraph 2
Article 150 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in the Articles 12, 33, 37, 38, 397, 46, 61, 64, 67, 75, 92, 105, 111, 112, 114, 115, 119, 12720, 131 and 153 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from 1 January 2014.
Amendment 2434 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 150 – paragraph 3
Article 150 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 12, 33, 37, 38, 397, 46, 61, 64, 67, 75, 92, 105, 111, 112, 114, 115, 119, 12720, 131 and 153 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers 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 2435 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 150 – paragraph 5
Article 150 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 12, 33, 37, 38, 397, 46, 61, 64, 67, 75, 92, 105, 111, 112, 114, 115, 119, 12720, 131 and 153 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and 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 2 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.