8 Amendments of Marian HARKIN related to 2008/0103(CNS)
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Furthermore, in order to avoid the abandonment of agricultural land and ensure that it is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition, Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 established a Community framework within which Member States adopt standards taking account of the specific characteristics of the areas concerned, including soil and climatic conditions and existing farming systems (land use, crop rotation, farming practices) and farm structures. The abolition of compulsory set aside within the single payment scheme may in certain cases have adverse effects for the environment, in particular as regards certain landscape features. It is therefore appropriate to reinforce the existing Community provisions aiming at protecting, where appropriate, specified landscape features. While taking account of the need for the highest standards in ensuring water quality as laid down by EU legislation, no further restrictions should be imposed which would impede desirable rural development.
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 - paragraph 1
Article 4 - paragraph 1
1. A farmer receiving direct payments shall respect the statutory management requirements listed in Annex II, and the good agricultural and environmental condition established under Article 6. Derogations from this paragraph shall be considered where persistent problems caused by natural phenomena such as flooding and land slides occur.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 - paragraph 1
Article 7 - paragraph 1
1. Any amount of direct payments to be granted in a given calendar year to a farmer that exceeds EUR 520 000 shall be reduced for each year untilin 2010 and 2012 by the following percentages: (a) 2009: 7%, (b) 2010: 9%, (c) 2011: 11%,10: 6% (db) 2012: 137%.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 - paragraph 2
Article 13 - paragraph 2
2. Member States shall give prioritySuch advice shall be free of charge to theall farmers who receive moreing less thatn EUR 15 000 of direct payments per yearin single farm payments.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15
Article 15
By 31 December 2010 at the latest, the Commission shall submit a report on the application of the farm advisory system, accompanied, if necessary, by appropriate proposals with a view of rendering it compulsory. No costs shall be borne by farmers receiving less than EUR 15 000 in single farm payments.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 - paragraph 2
Article 26 - paragraph 2
2. In case of negligence, the percentage of reduction shall not exceed 5% and, in case of repeated non-compliance, 15%. In duly justified cases Member States may decide that no reduction shall be applied where, given its severity, extent and permanence, a case of non-compliance is to be considered as minor. Cases of non- compliance which constitute a direct risk to public or animal health shall however not be considered as minor. Exceptions shall be considered where problems are caused by exceptional climatic conditions. Unless the farmer has taken immediate remedial action putting an end to the non- compliance found, the competent authority shall take the actions required that may, where appropriate, be limited to an administrative control, to ensure that the farmer remedies the findings of non- compliance concerned. The finding of minor non-compliance and the remedial action to be taken shall be notified to the farmer.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 - paragraph 2
Article 47 - paragraph 2
2. Member States shall define the regions according to objective and non.- discriminatory criteria such as their institutional or administrative structure and/or the regional agricultural potential. Member States with less than three million eligible hectares may be considered as one single region. The Commission shall provide an appeals mechanism for affected parties who wish to challenge the definition of regions.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 - paragraph 2
Article 60 - paragraph 2
2. The new Member States shall define the regions according to objective and non- discriminatory criteria. The Commission shall provide an appeals mechanism for affected parties who wish to challenge the definition of regions.