5 Amendments of Rolandas PAKSAS related to 2012/2031(INI)
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that good training for transporters and people accompanying animals in transit is the basis of animal welfare, as it is the main guarantee of the proper handling of animals, and therefore calls on the Member States to step up training programmes where necessary;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the reports submitted yearly by the Member States are essential for understanding the impact of the legislation and taking appropriate corrective action; calls on the Commission to adopt measures on controls and a more harmonised reporting structure by 1 January 2013 and to draw up a report on the progress made in the Member States;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to improve inspections, in order to ensure proper compliance with the regulation, and to impose sanctions commensurate with the infringements committed. ; highlights that particular attention must be paid to checking journey time and rest periods, feeding and watering intervals, space allowances for animals in vehicles, vehicle ventilation and the effective functioning of animal watering systems.
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to take measures in order to increase cooperation and communication between competent authorities of different Member States; calls on the Commission to increase the number of FVO inspections focused on animal welfare and the transport of animals; stresses that inspections must be carried out on an adequate proportion of the animals transported each year within each Member State;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that new and more effective control systems, such as monitoring transport with the help of satellite positioning systems, would help to improve the situation and enable a more transparent implementation of the rules; takes the view that use of these new technologies would also help to reduce the burden on cross-border authorities and organisations;