23 Amendments of Sylvie GODDYN related to 2014/0138(COD)
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down a prohibition on driftnet fisheries, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 812/2004,(EC) No 2187/2005 and (EC) No 1967/2006 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 894/97on carrying out impact assessments on driftnet fisheries, and studies on the state of fish stocks in European fisheries
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Common Fisheries Policy should contribute to the protection of the marine environment, to the sustainable management of all commercially exploited species, and in particular to the achievement of good environmental status by 2020, as set out in Article 1(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council7, and to maintaining local and national fishing activities, in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises. __________________ 7 Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19).
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a prohibition on driftnet fisheries, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 812/2004,(EC) No 2187/2005 and (EC) No 1967/2006 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 894/97on carrying out impact assessments on driftnet fisheries, and studies on the state of fish stocks in European fisheries
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management makes it a requirement that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystems be minimised and unwanted catches be avoided and reduced to the extent possible, whilst ensuring that fishing activities are sustainable, in particular where the EU’s small and medium-sized enterprises are concerned.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources should be based on the precautionary approach, which derives not only from the precautionary principle referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union but also from the Union'’s international undertakings as reflected in the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement7, and in particular its Article 6 thereof, and on the best scientific evidence available. __________________ 7In the latter regard and insofar as possible, impact assessments on driftnet fisheries should be carried out, focusing on third country vessels particularly in the Mediterranean. __________________ 7 OJ L 189, 03.07.1998, p. 16 OJ L 189, 03.07.1998, p. 16
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In view of the reasons stated above and in order to properly address the conservation concerns that this fishing gear continues to cause, as well as to achieve the environmental and enforcement objectives in an effective and efficient manner, while taking into account the minimal socio-economic impacts, it is necessary to introduce a full prohibition to takecome up with new legislation on the retention on board or use of any kind of driftnets in all Union waters and by all Union vessels whether they operate within Union waters or beyond, as well as by non- Union vessels in Union waters.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The conservation objectives, regardingMuch incidental mortality of protected species, pursued by the abovementioned Union rules on driftnets are still valid and should be strengthen is a consequence of illegal fishing practices and not of the type of fishing gear used.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) It is clear that with economic activity in the EU slowing down, restricting activity in certain sectors would accentuate the depression, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that are more sensitive to changes in legislation and do not have the financial resources necessary to renew their working methods.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) With a view to drawing up any new legislation, an impact assessment needs to be carried out providing a short- and long-term simulation with regard to the fishing activities of small and medium- sized enterprises in the EU.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The current Union legislative framework on driftnets has shown weaknesses and loopholes in that rules proved easy to circumvent and ineffective in terms of addressing the conservation concerns linked to this fishing gear. It should be pointed out, however, that, in many cases, the vessels engaging in illegal driftnet fishing practices, particularly in the Mediterranean, are third country rather than EU vessels.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Vessels carrying out fisheries with small-scale driftnets may need some time to adjust to the new situation and necessitate a phasing-outtransition period. This Regulation should therefore enter into force on 1 January 2015.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Illegal driftnet activities carried out by Union fishing vessels, in particular for the purpose of targeting species listed in Annex VIII of Regulation (EC) No 847/97, continue to be reported and have been cause of criticism regarding the Union compliance with applicable international obligations in this respect. It needs to be established, however, whether the main perpetrators of these illegal fishing activities are EU registered vessels or vessels from third countries.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3
Article 3
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – title
Article 3 – title
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3
Article 3
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Impact assessments on driftnet fisheries, and studies on the state of fish stocks in European fisheries, should be carried out without delay.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1