140 Amendments of Jean-Paul BESSET related to 2011/0380(COD)
Amendment 190 #
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 atbove levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield, not later than 2015. 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 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The achievement of the objectives of the CFP would be undermined if Union financial assistance under EMFF is disbursed to operators who, ex-ante, do not comply with requirements related to the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources. Therefore only operators should be admissible who, within a particular period of time before lodging an application for aid, were not involved in the operation, management or ownership of fishing vessels included in the Union IUU vessel list as set out in Article 40(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999, andnor in the operation, management or ownership of fishing vessels flagged to countries identified as non-cooperating third countries as set out in Article 33 of the Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008. Equally, only those operators should be admissible who have not committed a serious infringement under Article 42 of the Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 or Article 90(1) of the Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006. or other cases of non- compliance with CFP rules which particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the Maximum Sustainable Yield (hereinafter MSY).
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The consequences laid down for the failure to fulfil the eligibility conditions should apply in case of infringements of the CFP rules by the beneficiaries. In order to determine the amount of ineligible expenditure, the gravityseverity, extent, duration and re-occurrence of the non compliance by the beneficiary with CFP rules, the economic advantage derived from the non- compliance with CFP rules or the importance of the EMFF contribution to the economic activity of the beneficiary should be taken into account.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The achievement of the objectives of the CFP would also be undermined if Union financial assistance under EMFF is paid to Member States who do not comply with their obligations under the CFP rules related to the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources, such as ensuring a balance between the fishing capacity of their fleets and available fishing opportunities, collecting data and implementing the control obligations. Moreover, without complying with those obligations there is a risk that inadmissible beneficiaries or ineligible operations are not detected by the Member States.
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to increase the sustainability, competitiveness and economic performance of fishing activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship. Therefore the EMFF should prioritise support for innovative operations and business development which improve the environmental performance of the fishing and aquaculture sector.
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) As a result of the establishment of sysFishing opportunities should be allocated in a manner which promotems of transferable fishing concessions envisaged in Article 27 of the [CFP Regulation] and in orresponsible fishing and ensures that those operators who fish in the least environmentally damaging way and provider to support Member States in the implementation of these new systems, the greatest benefits for society are encouraged. The EMFF should grant support in the creation and functioning of innovative systerms of capacity building and exchange of best pto allocate preferential access to fishing opportunities to the most environmentally and socially sustainable operacticeons.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
Amendment 291 #
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. TAs noted in the Green Paper, despite considerable sums of money spent over many years, the removal of overcapacity through public aid such as temporary or permanent cessation and scrapping schemes has proven ineffective. The EMFF will therefore support the establishment and management of systems of transferable fishing concessions aiming at the reduction of overcapacity and increased economic performance and profitability of the operators concerned and the EU fleets are still not of an appropriate size and composition for the resources available. EMFF funds must be used to support fishers and vessels that fish in the most environmentally and socially sustainable way.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
Recital 41 a (new)
(41 a) Mitigation of the impacts of climate change in coastal and marine ecosystems is of critical importance. The EMFF should support investments to reduce the contribution of the fishing sector to emissions of greenhouse gases as well as projects aimed at protecting and restoring seagrass beds and coastal wetlands which are major carbon sinks.
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
Recital 42 a (new)
(42 a) In order to minimize the impact of fishing on marine ecosystems, the EMFF should support the establishment, management, monitoring and control of a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas.
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) In line with the Commission's Strategy for the Sustainable Development of European Aquaculture, the CFP objectives and Europe 2020 Strategy, the EMFF should support the environmentally, economically and socially sustainable development of the aquaculture industry, with a particular focus in promoting eco innovation, reducing dependence on fish meal and oil, improving the welfare of farmed organisms and promoting organic and closed system aquaculture.
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46 a (new)
Recital 46 a (new)
(46 a) Due to the potential impact on wild marine populations of escapes of farmed animals from aquaculture sites, the EMFF should by not provide incentives for the farming of exotic species or genetically modified organisms.
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) Conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture, taking into account access to waters and space and that coastal spatial planning should ensure the conservation of coastal ecosystems, in particular the achievement of good environmental status under the MSFD, the EMFF should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level.
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) Investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support lifelong learning and networking stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as advisory services helping to improve the overall environmental performance and competitiveness of operators.
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) Conscious of the importance of consumer protection, the EMFF should ensure adequate support to farmers in order to prevent and mitigate the risk for public and animal health that aquaculture rearing may generate, particularly through programmes designed at reducing the dependence of aquaculture activities of veterinary products.
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
Amendment 389 #
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] 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 policy, the EMFF should also support the processing of unwanted catches.
Amendment 399 #
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 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 459 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 101 a (new)
Recital 101 a (new)
(101 a) It is particularly important to ensure that ex-ante conditionalities concerning the administrative capacity to comply with the data requirements for fisheries management and the implementation of a Union control inspection and enforcement system are respected.
Amendment 467 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) and the Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP), including the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) 'fish stock recovery area' means a geographically defined sea area in which all fishing activities are prohibited, in order to improve the exploitation and conservation of living aquatic resources or the protection of marine ecosystems, as referred to in Regulation No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions];
Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) 'fishing capacity' means the ability of a vessel to catch fish, measured in terms of vessel characteristics, including a vessel's tonnage in GT (Gross Tonnage), its power in kW (Kilowatt) as defined in Articles 4 and 5 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2930/86, as well as the character and size of its fishing gears and any other parameter that affects its ability to catch fish;
Amendment 503 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 13
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 13
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculturfisheries and aquaculture activities which are environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially responsible;
Amendment 557 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) fostering the implementation, and the achievement of the objectives, of the CFP.
Amendment 575 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
(a) promotion of economic growwealth, social inclusion, creation of jobs and supporting labour mobility in coastal and inland communities depending on fishing and aquaculture;
Amendment 589 #
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 other sectors of maritime economy and growth ofthe maritime economy, including mitigation of climate change.
Amendment 601 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) Fostering sustainable innovative, competitive and knowledge based fisheries through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 608 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) reducing the negative impacts of fishing on animal welfare;
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a a (new)
(aa) ensuring a balance between fishing capacity and available fishing opportunities;
Amendment 665 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a b (new)
(ab) minimisation of unwanted catches;
Amendment 684 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(a) enhancement of ecosystems related to aquaculture and promotion of resource efficient aquaculturepromotion of resource efficient aquaculture, including the reduction of dependence on fish feed and oil and use of chemicals and antibiotics;
Amendment 716 #
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)] 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 Programme, especially under the biodiversity priority area.
Amendment 727 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) operators involved in the operation, management or ownership of fishing vessels flagged to countries identified as non-cooperating third countries as set out in Article 33 of the Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008;
Amendment 744 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the identification of the period of time referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 which shall be proportionate to the seriousness or to the repetitionverity, extent, duration and re-occurrence of the infringement or non-compliance;
Amendment 754 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a Suspension of payments In cases of operators being under investigation of having committed an infringement described in Article 12 paragraph 1, any payments under the EMFF to the operators concerned shall be suspended. Should an operator be found to have committed an infringement under Article 12 paragraph 1, the application of the operators concerned shall be considered inadmissible.
Amendment 756 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) operations increasing the fishing capacity or the ability to catch fish of the vessel;
Amendment 769 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) construction of new fishing vessels, decommissioning, export or importation of fishing vessels;
Amendment 773 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) investments on board of vessels for which the flag Member State has not demonstrated a balance between the fleet capacity and the available fishing opportunities, as required under [Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy];
Amendment 774 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) storage aid;
Amendment 775 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) investments on board for vessels belonging to a fleet segment for which the capacity report, referred to in article 34.1 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy], has not demonstrated that there is a sustainable balance between fishing opportunities and fleet capacity.
Amendment 795 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) experimentalnew and exploratory fishing;
Amendment 814 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. EUR 4 535A maximum of EUR 3 964 000 000 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 and III of Title V.
Amendment 818 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. A minimum of EUR 477690 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shall be allocated to control and enforcement measures referred to in Article 78.
Amendment 820 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. A minimum of EUR 358716 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shall be allocated to measures on data collection referred to in Article 79.
Amendment 832 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Amendment 873 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall draw up a single operational programme to implement the Union priorities referred to in article 6 of this Regulation to be co- financed by the EMFF.
Amendment 884 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) where applicable, consistency of the measures under Union priorities for EMFF referred to in Article 38(1)d of this Regulation and the prioritised action frameworks for Natura 2000 in Article 8(4) of Council Directive 92/43/EEC and the achievement of good environmental status under Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
Amendment 895 #
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 innovation, thconservation of the marine environment, including the specific needs of Natura 2000 areas, and the achievement of Good Environmental Status, the establishment of a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas and climate change mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 899 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) an assessment of the balance between fishing capacity and available fishing opportunities as required under [Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy];
Amendment 901 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) description of selection criteria for projects, giving priority to projects that are designed to reduce the environmental impact of fishing and aquaculture activities;
Amendment 907 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) description of selection criteria for local development strategies under Chapter III of Title V ; , giving priority to projects that are designed to reduce the environmental impact of fishing and aquaculture activities;
Amendment 939 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – point i – indent 3
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point o – point i – indent 3
– an evaluation of the effects of the fishing sector on the ecosystem. to allow comparisons among types of fishing activities and fleet segments according to the requirements of [Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy]
Amendment 949 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall approve the operational programme by means of implementing act when it is satisfied the requirements of Paragraph 1 have been met. Once approved the operational programmes shall be in the public domain.
Amendment 990 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. In order to stimulate innovation in fisheries, the EMFF may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art, new or improved processes, new or improved management and organisation systems, provided they contribute to more sustainable fishing practices.
Amendment 1003 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to promote more sustainable fisheries and improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1007 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) the provision of professional advice on development of more sustainable fishing practies;
Amendment 1038 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Activities referred to in paragraph 1(b) may cover data collection activities, joint research projects, studies, dissemination of knowledge and best practices.
Amendment 1079 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to foster entrepreneureship and facilitate diversification and job creation outside fishing, the EMFF may support::
Amendment 1085 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) business start-ups outside fishing for fishermen with at least 7 years of professional fishing activity;
Amendment 1105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) diversification of the income of fishermen through the development of complementary activities outside fishing.
Amendment 1127 #
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 6180 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 and the national fleet reference levels reduced accordingly.
Amendment 1128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Support under paragraph 1(c) shall be granted only to fishermen provided that the complementary activities outside fishing relate to the core fishing business, such as angling tourism, restaurants, fishing environmental services or educational activities on fishing.
Amendment 1166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. In order to improve working conditions on board for fishermen the EMFF may support investments on board or in individual equipments providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or Union law and do not increase the capacity of the fishing vessel..
Amendment 1187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 a (new)
Article 33 a (new)
Article 33 a Temporary cessation of fishing activities in the event of environmental disasters 1. The EMFF may contribute to the financing of measures for the temporary cessation of fishing activities in the event of an environmental disaster such as oil spills, toxic chemical spills or radioactive leaks. Contributions to the financing of aid measures under paragraph 1 may be made for fisheres and the owners of fishing vessels for a maximum duration of 6 months. The period may be extended for a further 6 months. All fishing activities carried out by the fishing vessel concerned or by the fishermen concerned shall be effectively suspended. The competent authority shall satisfy itself that the fishing vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the temporary cessation.
Amendment 1208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – title
Article 34 – title
Support to systems of transferable fishing concessionallocation of fishing opportunities of the CFP
Amendment 1215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to establish or modify systems of transferable fishing concessionallocation of fishing opportunities under Article 27 of the [Regulation on the CFP], the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the design and development of technical and administrative means necessary for the creation orand functioning of a transferable fishing concessionsinovative systems to allocate preferential access to fishing opportunities to the most environmentally and socially syustemainable operations;
Amendment 1226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) stakeholder participation in designing and developing transferable fishing concessions systemssystems referred to in paragraph 1(a);
Amendment 1231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the monitoring and evaluation of transferable fishing concessions systemssystems referred to in paragraph 1(a);
Amendment 1237 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the management of transferable concessions systemssystems referred to in paragraph 1(a).
Amendment 1243 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Support under paragraph 1 (a), (b) and (c) shall only be granted to public authorities. Support under paragraph 1 (d) of this Article shall be granted to public authorities legal or natural persons or groups of natural persons or recognized producer organizations involved in collective management of pooled transferable fishing concessions in accordance with Article 28(4) of the Regulation on Common Fisheries.
Amendment 1257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) initiatives undertaken by Member States to cooperate and implement common measures to achieve objectives and targets agreed under multiannual plans established pursuant to Articles 9, 10 and 11 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy];
Amendment 1259 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(a b) the establishement of a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas pursuant Article 7a of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy];
Amendment 1260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) stakeholder participation in designing and implementing multiannual plans established pursuant to Articles 9, 10 and 11 and conservation measures in the meaning of Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy]
Amendment 1281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) reducing unwanted catches of commercial stockor unauthorised catches of harvested and regulated species or other by-catches;
Amendment 1285 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) reducing and where possible eliminating the physical and biological impacts of fishing on the ecosystem or the sea bed.
Amendment 1288 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) reducing the negative impacts of fishing activities on animal welfare;
Amendment 1292 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(c b) protecting gear and catches from mammals and birds protected by the Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora or Council and European Parliament Directive 2009/147/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds, provided that it does not undermine the selectivity of the fishing gear and that all appropriate measures are introduced to avoid physical damage to the predators.
Amendment 1314 #
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 above levels which can 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, including reduction of damage to the marine habitat and improving the selectivity of fishing operations in order to achieve a more sustainable use of marine biological resources, based on the precautionary approach and an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management. The EMFF may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new techniques to reduce the negative impacts of fishing on animal welfare.
Amendment 1330 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to stimulate the participation of fishermen and other stakeholders in the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide in the framework of sustainable fishing activities, the EMFF may support the following operations:
Amendment 1343 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) management, restoration and monitoring of fish stock recovery areas in accordance with [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy], marine protected areas in view of the implementation of the spatial protection measures referred to in Article 13(4) of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2008/56/EC and 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 flora and Council and European Parliament Directive 2009/147/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds, in accordance with prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 1354 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the participation in other actions aimed at maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services, such as the restoration of specific marine and coastal habitats in support of sustainable fish stocks., consistent with the precautionary approach and an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management;
Amendment 1359 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) environmental awareness involving fishermen on protection and restoration of marine biodiversity.
Amendment 1372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) investments on board aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants or green-house gases and increasing energy efficiency of fishing vessels without increasing fishing power;
Amendment 1382 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) protection and restoration of seagrass beds and coastal wetlands which are carbon sinks of critical importance to mitigate climate change;
Amendment 1384 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(b b) substitution of high energy consuming fishing gears to lower energy consuming ones, provided that changes do not result in an increase in the fishing capacity of the fishing unit and that the substituted fishing gear is confiscated and destroyed;
Amendment 1385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b c (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b c (new)
(b c) independent evaluations and audits of the energy footprint of fish products in the market place in order to allow consumers to differentiate fish products coming from fishing methods which are less energy intensive.
Amendment 1397 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
2. Support shall not contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines nor serve to increase their power. Support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel.
Amendment 1413 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – title
Article 40 – title
Product quality and use of unwanted catches
Amendment 1426 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1443 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 4
Article 40 – paragraph 4
4. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to owners of Union fishing vessels whose vessels are which have carried out a fishing activity for at least 60 days at sea during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application.
Amendment 1460 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2
Article 41 – paragraph 2
2. In order to facilitate the use of unwanted catches tThe EMFF may support investments in fishing ports and landing sites which enable to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and which valorise under-used components of the fish caught, in line with Article 15 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] and Article 8(b) of the [in order to facilitate control and traceability of fishery and aquaculture products, as defined in Article 58 of Council Regulation (EUC) No on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products].1224/2009
Amendment 1479 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42
Article 42
Amendment 1517 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1
Article 43 – paragraph 1
Support under this Chapter shall contribute to achieving the Union priorities identified in Article 6(23) and (45).
Amendment 1534 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 2
Article 44 – paragraph 2
2. Where operations consist ofSupport shall be limited to investments in equipment or infrastructure ensuring compliance with requirewhich has demonstrably lower impact on the environments, on the environment,r better performance with respect to human or animal health, hygiene or animal welfare under Union law, and entering into force after 2014, may be granted until the date on which the standards become mandatory for the enterpristhan the requirements under Union law. Support under the EMFF shall not be granted to aquaculture operations using exotic species or genetically modified organisms. Support under the EMFF shall not be granted to any intensive aquaculture operation in marine protected areas, fish stock recovery areas or Natura 2000 sites.
Amendment 1542 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) introducing new technical or organisational knowledge in aquaculture farms which reduces their impact on the environment, reduces dependence on fish meal and oil, improves the welfare of farmed organisms or fosters a more sustainable use of resources in aquaculture;
Amendment 1560 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46
Article 46
Amendment 1610 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1625 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of aquaculture farms, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1626 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the setting up management, relief and advisory services for aquaculture farms which contribute to reducing the environmental impact of the operations;
Amendment 1628 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the provision of farm advisory services of technical, scientific, legal or economic nature. which contribute to reducing the environmental impact of the operations;
Amendment 1631 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 1655 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) lifelong learning, dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices and acquisition of new professional skills in aquaculture which contribute to reducing the environmental impact of the operations;
Amendment 1668 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to contribute to the development of thereducing the environmental impact of aquaculture sites and infrastructures, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1672 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) identification and mapping of areas where intensive aquaculture activities should be excluded to maintain their role in ecosystem functioning such as nursery grounds, coastal spawning areas, marine protected areas, Natura 2000 sites or fish stock recovery areas
Amendment 1674 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) improvement of infrastructudentification and mapping of most suitable areas of aquaculture areas including through land consolidation, energy supply or water managementfor developing aquaculture with low environmental impact, and where applicable, taking into account maritime spatial planning processes;
Amendment 1678 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) non-lethal action taken and implemented by competent authorities under of Article 9(1) ofaiming at mitigating conflicts with wild species protected under Directive 2009/147/EC or Article 16(1) of Directive 92/43/EC with the aim of preventing serious damage[m1] s to aquaculture [m1]Public funds should only be used for non-lethal activities.
Amendment 1684 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51
Article 51
Amendment 1708 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) allowing for a substantial reduction of impact of aquaculture enterprises on water usage and quality, in particular through reducing the amount of chemicals, antibiotics and other medicines or water used or improving the output water quality, including through the deployment of multi- trophic aquaculture systems;
Amendment 1711 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the purchase of thenon-lethal equipment protecting aquaculture farms from wild predators benefitting from protection under Council and European Parliament Directive 2009/147/EEC and Council Directive 92/43/EC;
Amendment 1722 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Amendment 1723 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(a b) conversion of operations farming carnivorous species into the farming of herbivorous species which do not rely for feeding on fresh, wild, marine or freshwater fish, fishmeal or fish oil products
Amendment 1729 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2
Article 53 – paragraph 2
2. Support shall only be granted to beneficiaries who commit themselves for a minimum of 35 years to participate in the EMAS or for a minimum of 5 years to comply with the requirements of organic production.
Amendment 1737 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) extensive and semi-intensive aquaculture methods compatible with specific environmental needs and subject to specific management requirements resulting from the designation of NATURA 2000 areas in accordance with Council Directive 92/43/EEC and Council and European Parliament Directive 2009/147/EC;
Amendment 1770 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) increasing the availability of veterinary mitiatives aimed at rediucines for its use in aquaculture and promoting appropriate use of such medicines through the commissioning of pharmaceutical studies and the dissemination and exchange of informationg the dependence of aquaculture on veterinary medicines in aquaculture.
Amendment 1778 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57
Article 57
Aquaculture stock insurance 1. In order to safeguard the income of aquaculture producers the EMFF may support the contribution to an aquaculture stock insurance which shall cover the losses due to: (a) natural disasters; (b) adverse climatic events; (c) sudden water quality changes; (d) diseases in aquaculture or destruction of production facilities. 2. The occurrence of an adverse climatic event or the outbreak of disease in aquaculture shall be formally recognised as such by the Member State concerned. Member States may, where appropriate, establish in advance criteria on the basis of which such formal recognition shall be deemed to be granted. 3. Support shall only be granted for aquaculture stock insurance contracts which cover economic losses under paragraph 1 exceeding 30% of the average annual production of the aquaculture farmer.rticle 57 deleted
Amendment 1918 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70
Article 70
Amendment 1951 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Amendment 1954 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) 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 or in closed systems.
Amendment 1962 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) certification and promotion including of sustainable fishery and aquaculture products and of environmentally friendly processing methods;
Amendment 1982 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 2004 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 2055 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 1
Article 73 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF may support the compensation regime introduced by Council Regulation (EC) No 791/2007 for the additional costs incurred by the operators in the fishing, farming and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, French Guiana, and Réunion.
Amendment 2057 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 3
Article 73 – paragraph 3
3. When establishing the list and the quantities referred to in paragraph 2, Member States shall take into account all the relevant factors, in particular the need to ensure that the compensation is fully compatible with the rules of the CFP, in particular the need to ensure that fishing capacity of the fleets concerned is commensurate with available fishing opportunities.
Amendment 2177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 a (new)
Article 84 a (new)
Article 84 a Conservation measures In order to ensure efficient implementation of conservation measures under Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] the EMFF may support initiatives undertaken by Member States to cooperate and implement common measures to achieve objectives and targets agreed under multiannual plans established pursuant to Articles 9, 10 and 11 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy];
Amendment 2183 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 85 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) funding of research vessel conducting scientific research programmes in areas outside of the EU where the EU is operating under fisheries agreements;
Amendment 2204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 94 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 2205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 2228 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 2280 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 105 – paragraph 1
Article 105 – paragraph 1
1. The beneficiary shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in Article 12(1), after submitting the application and during the whole period of implementation of the operation and, for certain types of operation, also for an identified period of time after the last payment.
Amendment 2287 #
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 above levels which can produce the MSY, the sustainability of the stocks concerned or the conservation of the marine environment, based on the precautionary approach and an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management.
Amendment 2345 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 116 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
If recovery has not taken place within fourtwo years of the date of the recovery request, or within eight years where recovery is taken in the national courts, the financial consequences of non-recovery shall be borne by the Member State concerned, without prejudice to the requirement that the Member State concerned must pursue recovery procedures in compliance with Article 115.
Amendment 2346 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 117 – paragraph 3
Article 117 – paragraph 3
3. For the cases of financial corrections applied on expenditure directly linked to the non-compliance with Article 105, the Member States shall decide the amount of a correction taking into account the gravity of the non compliance by the beneficiary with CFP rules, the gravity of the damage to the ecosystem, fish stocks or the marine environment, the economic advantage derived from the non-compliance with CFP rules or the importance of the EMFF contribution to the economic activity of the beneficiary.
Amendment 2347 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 117 – paragraph 3
Article 117 – paragraph 3
3. For the cases of financial corrections applied on expenditure directly linked to the non-compliance with Article 105, the Member States shall decide the amount of a correction taking into account the gravityseverity, extent, duration and re- occurrence of the non compliance by the beneficiary with CFP rules, the economic advantage derived from the non- compliance with CFP rules or the importance of the EMFF contribution to the economic activity of the beneficiary.
Amendment 2351 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 119 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 119 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the Member State has failed to submit the required reports on fleet capacity and its relationship with the available resources required under [Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy]
Amendment 2352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 119 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 119 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) where Member States failed to fulfil their obligations to collect and transmit data and/or their obligation to achieve a balance between fleet capacity and fishing opportunities as referred to in article 34.1 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy].
Amendment 2398 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 128 – paragraph 3
Article 128 – paragraph 3
3. For the cases under paragraph 1(b) in case of non compliance with Article 105, and paragraph 1(d), the Commission shall base its financial corrections only on the expenditure directly linked to the non- compliance with CFP rules. The Commission shall decide the amount of a correction taking into account the gravity of the damage to the ecosystem, fish stocks or the marine environment, the gravity of the non compliance by the Member State or the beneficiary with CFP rules, the economic advantage derived from the non- compliance with CFP rules or the importance of the EMFF contribution to the economic activity of the beneficiary.