164 Amendments of João FERREIRA related to 2011/0380(COD)
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) entry of new fishermen starting up in fishing;
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
(c) vocational training and development of new professional skills and lifelong learning;
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34
Article 34
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) granting of floor-rate financial compensation to help meet the costs of biological rest periods, at given critical phases of species’ life cycles, in order to conserve fishery resources and hence ensure that stocks will be such as to allow fishing to continue outside rest periods;
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 41 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. To help meet the costs of landing any unwanted catches in cases where the proceeds of possible sales could not cover those costs, the EMFF may grant token financial compensation to fishermen.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The EMFF shall provide a financial contribution for development and innovation activities in aquaculture implemented under multiannual strategic plans drawn up by Member States.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 79 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The EMFF shall provide Member States with the financial contribution necessary for the collection and processing of the data referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
1A) The strategic importance of the fisheries sector for the socio-economic situation, for the public supply of fish and for the food balance of the different Member States and of the European Union (EU) itself, as well as its considerable contribution to the socio- economic well-being of coastal communities, local development, employment, the maintenance/creation of economic activities and jobs upstream and downstream, the supply of fresh fish and the maintenance of local cultural traditions;
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The overall objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long-term sustainable environmental conditions which are necessary for economic and social development. It should contribute moreover to increased productivity, a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector, stable markets, ensurepromote the modernisation and sustainable development of the fisheries sector, ensuring its socio-economic viability and the avsustailnability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable pricesfisheries resources, to ensure the public supply of fish and food sovereignty and security, job retention and the improvement of fishermens’ living conditions and ensure the sustainable development of the coastal areas most dependent on fishing.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The financing of the Common Fisheries Policy and Maritime Integrated Policy expenditure through a single fund, the EMFF, should address the need for simplification as well as strengthening the integration of both policies. The extension of shared management to Common Markets Organisations including the compensation for the outermost regions, control and data collection and management activities should further contribute to simplification and reduce the administrative burden both for the Commission and the Member States as well as achieve greater coherence and efficiency of the support granted.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Union budget should finance the Common Fisheries Policy and the Integrated Maritime Policy expenditure through a single fund, the EFMF, either directly or in the context of shared management with the Member States. Shared management with the Member States should apply not only to measures to support fisheries, aquaculture and community-led local developmentthe development of communities most dependent on fishing, but also to Common Markets Organisations and the compensation for the outermost regions, control and data collection activitiesnd management activities and operations for the implementation of an Integrated Maritime Policy. Direct management should apply to scientific advice, voluntary contributions to Regional Fisheries Management Organisations, and advisory councils and operations for the implementation of an Integrated Maritime Policy. The types of measures that can be financed using the EMFF should be specified.
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In line with the goal of simplification, all activities of the EMFF which fall under shared management, including control and data collection and management, should take the form of one single operational programme per Member State, in accordance with its national structure. The programming exercise shall cover the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020. Each Member State should prepare a single operational programme. Each programme should identify a strategy for meeting targets in relation to the Union priorities for the EMFF and a selection of measures. Programming should comply with Union priorities, while being adapted to national contexts and complement the other Union policies, in particular rural development policy and cohesion policy.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Member States should draw up the section on data collection of the Operational Programme in line with a Multiannual Union programme; In order to adapt to the specific needs of data collection and management activities, Member States should elaborate annual work plan which should adapted annually under the guidance of the Commission and which should subject to its approval.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to increase the incompetitiveness and economic performance of fishing activitieses of producers and fishermen it is vital to support and stimulate innovmodernisation and entrepreneurshipsustainable development in the fisheries sector. Therefore the EMFF should support innovatithe deve loperations and business developmentment of the fisheries sector, including small-scale fisheries.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performancesustainability of fishing and maritime activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support the entry of young people into the sector, vocational training, lifelong learning, co- operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators. increase the income of fishermen.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)
Recital 32 a (new)
(32A) The EMFF should support small- scale fisheries to address specific issues in this segment and support local, sustainable management of the fisheries involved and the development of coastal communities.
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Conscious of the potential that diversification offers for small scale coastal fishermen and their crucial role in coastal communities, the EMFF should help diversification by covering business start- ups and cooperatives, developing complementary activities, which can promote the economic and social development of fisheries areas, and investments for the retrofittingmodernisation of their vessels, in addition to the relevant training to acquire professional skills in the relevant field outside fishing activities. .
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) As a result of the establishment of systems of transferable fishing concessions envisaged in Article 27 of the [CFP Regulation] and in order to support Member States in the implementation of these new systems, the EMFF should grant support in terms of capacity building and exchange of best practiceThe EMFF should grant support to innovative systems for the management of fishing opportunities in order to support Member States in the implementation of these new systems.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
Amendment 289 #
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. 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, taking into account the specific needs and situation of each country, each region and each fishing area, the level of resources, the fishing gear and the profile and characteristics of the fleet concerned.
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
Recital 42 a (new)
(42A) In order to contribute to the positive development of water sources and to the maintenance of fishing outside the closed season, the EMFF should be able to support biological seasons, whenever these seasons, when held in certain critical phases of the species’ life cycle, are necessary for the sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources.
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) In line with the effort to reduce discard bans introduced 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 caughtprovide minimum financial compensation to fully address handling, storage and landing costs for all unwanted catches that do not have commercial outlets likely to cover these costs.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Conscious of the importance of fishing ports, landing sites and shelter, fish markets, shelters and other onshore support facilities, the EMFF should support relevant investments in particular to increase energy efficiency, environmental protection, the quality of the product landed, as well as safety and working conditions.
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Aquaculture contributes to growth, economic development and jobs in coastal and rural regions. Therefore, it is crucial that the EMFF is accessible to aquaculture enterprises, in particular SMEs, and contributes to bringing new aquaculture farmers into the business. In order to increase the competitivenesssustainability and economic performance of aquaculture activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship. Therefore the EMFF should support innovative operations and businessthe development, in particular non- food and off-shore aquaculture of enterprises and cooperatives.
Amendment 390 #
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 policy, the EMFF should also support the processing of unwanted catches.
Amendment 400 #
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 427 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
Recital 74
(74) It is also necessary to support the cooperation among Member States, as well as with third countries where relevant, with respect to the collection and management of data within the same sea basin, as well as with the relevant international scientific bodies.
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 75
Recital 75
(75) The objective of the IMP, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, is to support sustainable use of seas and oceans and to develop coordinated, coherent and transparent decision-making in relation to the policies affecting the oceans, seas, islands, coastal and outermost regions and maritime sectors, in accordance with the Commission Communication "An Integrated Maritime Policy of the European Union
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 83
Recital 83
(83) In order to improve governance within the CFP and ensure the effective functioning of the Advisory Councils (ACs) and organisations related to small- scale fisheries, it is essential for ACs to be provided with sufficient and permanent funding in order to pursue effectively their advisory role within the CFP. Pursuing the logic of a single fund, the support granted to ACs under the EMFF should replace the support given to Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) on the basis of the Regulation (EC) No. 861/2006.
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 89
Recital 89
(89) Member States should adopt adequate measures to guarantee the proper functioning of management and control systems. To that end, a managing authority, a paying agency and a certification bodcertification authority and an audit authority should be designated for each operational programme and their responsibilities should be specified. These responsibilities should relate primarily to the sound financial implementation, organisation of evaluation, certification of expenditure, audit and compliance with Union law. Provision should be made for regular meetings between the Commission and the national authorities concerned in order to monitor the assistance. With respect to management and control it is necessary, in particular, to establish the modalities by which Member States give the assurance that the systems are in place and function satisfactorily.
Amendment 471 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5
(5) 'fisheries area' means an area with sea or lake shore or including ponds or a river estuary within which there is or has been until recently a significant level of employment in fisheries or aquaculture and designated as such by the Member State;
Amendment 498 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 7
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 7
(7) "Integrated Maritime Policy" (IMP) means a Union policy whose aim, with due regard for the principle of subsidiarity, is to foster coordinated and coherent decision making to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of Member States, and notably the coastal, insular and outermost regions in the Union, as well as maritime sectors, through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation;
Amendment 509 #
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, or, alternatively, those whose time at sea (the duration of a trip) does not exceed 24 hours and whose catch is sold fresh. In the case of the local fleet of outermost regions and remote islands a maximum trip duration of 36 hours is permitted. For justified reasons based on local historical tradition, Member States may propose to extend the definition of ‘small scale fishing’ to fishing carried out by other vessels, as long as the gear used is highly selective and has little impact on the marine ecosystem; (This amendment applies to this entire legislative text; if adopted, it will require technical emendations throughout the text.)
Amendment 528 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture;
Amendment 547 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promoting athe economic and social cohesion and the balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries areas;
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
(a) promotion of economic growth and development, social inclusion, creation of jobs and supporting labour mobility in coastal and inland communities depending on fishing and aquaculture;
Amendment 587 #
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 complementary to fishing activities, and growth of the maritime economy, including mitigation of climate change.
Amendment 600 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) Fostering innovative, competitivsustainable and knowledge based fisheries through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) entry of new fishermen into the industry;
Amendment 621 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
(c) professional training, development of new professional skills and lifelong learning;
Amendment 631 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
(d) increased income from fisheries through, among other things, improved market organisation for fishery products.
Amendment 638 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
(3) Fostering innovative, competitive and knowledge based aquaculturedifferent types of aquaculture development both on land and at sea, with an emphasis on diversification and product quality with a view to reducing imports of fish to supply the European market, through the focus on the following areas:
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) support for the creation of new enterprises or cooperatives in the aquaculture sector;
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
(c) professional training, development of new professional skills and lifelong learning;
Amendment 691 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
(a) the supply of scientific knowledge and collection of datasupport for data collection and management, in order to improve scientific knowledge;
Amendment 697 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
(ba) support for Regional Advisory Councils with a view to increasing their representativeness and activity, and for other organisations in the sector, with a view to increasing participation in the management of fisheries policy.
Amendment 755 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) operations increasing the fishing capacity of the vessel (this does not include replacement of engines and other changes to small-scale fishing vessels designed to improve safety on board);
Amendment 761 #
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 776 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 789 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 821 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. EUR 358 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph (1) shall be allocated to measures onthe data collection and management measures referred to in Article 79. .
Amendment 864 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) the extent of data collections and management tasks of the Member State concerned, approximated by the size of the national fishing fleet, the amount of landings, the amount of scientific monitoring activities at sea and the number of surveys the Member State is taking part in, and
Amendment 866 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) the available data collection and management resources compared to the extent of the data collection and management tasks of the Member State, where available means are approximated to the number of observers at sea and the amount of human resources and technical means needed to implement the national sampling programme for data collection.;
Amendment 882 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) appropriate action is envisaged to simplify and facilitate the implementation of the programme, in particular facilitating access by small-scale fishing and its organisations to the support available;
Amendment 1037 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Activities referred to in paragraph 1(b) may cover data collection and management activities, studies, dissemination of knowledge and best practices.
Amendment 1046 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) professional training, lifelong learning, dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices, and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems, activities in the maritime sector, innovation and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 1053 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aA) different forms of association in the fisheries sector, in particular in the small- scale fisheries segment;
Amendment 1059 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promoting the social dialogue at national, regional or local level involving fishermen and other relevant stakeholders, with particular reference to under- represented groups, of which small-scale fishing is an example.
Amendment 1080 #
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 outside fishing, the EMFF may support:, the EMFF may support the creation and modernisation of enterprises or co-operatives in the fisheries sector and the development of complementary activities, appropriate for promoting the economic and social development of fisheries areas.
Amendment 1083 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1093 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Support under paragraph 1 (a) shall be granted to fishermen who:
Amendment 1115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) submit a business project or plan for the development of their new activities;
Amendment 1119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 5
Article 32 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1151 #
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 50 000 EUR for each operation. In exceptional cases, the amount of financial assistance granted under paragraph 1 may go up to a maximum of 70% of the budget foreseen in the business project or plan provided that all the following conditions are verified:
Amendment 1152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 6 – point a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 6 – point a (new)
(a) The people responsible for the business projects or plans are young people up to 40 years old who are starting out in the fishing activity or in complementary activities;
Amendment 1153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 6 – point b (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 6 – point b (new)
(b) The investments are made in regions covered by the convergence objective of the cohesion policy.
Amendment 1205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – title
Article 34 – title
Support to systems of transferable fishing concessions of the CFPinnovative fishing opportunitites management systems
Amendment 1213 #
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 concessions under Article 27 of the [Regulation on the CFP]fishing opportunities management systems, aimed at a more sustainable exploitation of resources, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1219 #
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 or functioning of a transferable fishing concessionsfishing opportunities management system;
Amendment 1225 #
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 concessionsfishing opportunities management systems;
Amendment 1230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the monitoring and evaluation of transferable fishing concessionsfishing opportunities management systems;
Amendment 1235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the management of transferable concessionsoperation of fishing opportunities management systems.
Amendment 1242 #
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 recognized producer organizations involved in collective management of pooled transferable fishing concessions in accordance with Article 28(4) of the Regulation on Common Fisherfishing opportunities.
Amendment 1297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2
Article 36 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1305 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The EMFF may support the implementation of biological rest periods, where, when carried out at given critical phases of species’ life cycles, they are necessary for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources, helping sustain stocks and allowing fishing to continue outside rest periods. Support should be granted by means of financial compensation for the period of inactivity.
Amendment 1306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. The EMFF may support efforts to significantly reduce discards by granting floor-rate financial compensation strictly to help meet the costs of handling, storing and landing the entire quantity of unwanted catches in cases where the proceeds of sales would be insufficient to cover those costs. The Commission shall establish the above costs for each year, taking account of the different situations in the Member States.
Amendment 1342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) granting of floor-rate financial compensation to help meet the costs of biological rest periods, at given critical phases of species’ life cycles, in order to conserve fishery resources and hence ensure that stocks will be such as to allow fishing to continue outside rest periods;
Amendment 1373 #
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 or controlling fishing activities;
Amendment 1388 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1449 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – title
Article 41 – title
Fishing ports, landing sites, and sheltersuction halls, shelters and other land-based support infrastructure
Amendment 1455 #
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, the EMFF may support investments improving fishing The EMFF may support investments in new infrastructure or improving existing infrastructure, such as fishing ports, landing sites, auction halls and other land-based support infrastructure or landing sites, including investments in facilities for waste and marine litter collection.
Amendment 1462 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 41 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The EMFF may grant floor-rate financial compensation to fishermen to meet the costs of landing the entire quantity of unwanted catches in cases where the proceeds of sales would be insufficient to cover those costs.
Amendment 1469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 4
Article 41 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1543 #
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 or fosters a more sustainable use of resources in aquaculture;
Amendment 1545 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) reducing their impact on the environment or fostering a more sustainable use of resources in aquaculture;
Amendment 1552 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The EMFF shall provide a financial contribution for development and innovation in aquaculture, implemented under multiannual strategic plans drawn up by Member States.
Amendment 1557 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2
2. Operations under this Articlereferred to in paragraph 1(a) and (c) must be carried out in collaboration with a scientific or technical body as recognised by the national law of each Member State which shall validate the results of such operations.
Amendment 1577 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. In order to foster fthe reduction of impormts of aquaculture with high growth potentialto supply fish for the European market and to promote the diversification and quality of products, the EMFF may support investment in the development of off-shore or non fooddifferent forms of sustainable aquaculture.
Amendment 1691 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1
Article 51 – paragraph 1
1. In order to foster entrepreneurship in aquaculture, the EMFF may support the setting up of aquaculture enterprises or cooperatives by new starting farmers.
Amendment 1696 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 1702 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) submit a business project or plan for the development of their aquaculture activities.
Amendment 1712 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the purchase of the 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 1742 #
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 1761 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – point a
a) it lasts for more than three weeks consecutively or four mnonths -consecutively weeks during a four-month period; or
Amendment 1806 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 3
Article 57 – paragraph 3
3. Support shall only be granted for aquaculture stock insurance contracts which cover economic losses under paragraph 1 exceeding 320% of the average annual production of the aquaculture farmer.
Amendment 1852 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 62 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) ensure a significant representation of fisheries and/or aquaculture sectors.
Amendment 1922 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1937 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 2
Article 70 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1998 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
(a) increasing the added value of products;
Amendment 2045 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 2
Article 72 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2086 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
(ja) All operating costs related to inspection missions, safety equipment and training for inspectors, organising and participating in meetings and chartering or purchasing resources for inspection by Member States;
Amendment 2091 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 3
Article 78 – paragraph 3
3. The measures listed in points (h), (i) (j) and (ja) of paragraph 2 of this Article shall only be eligible for support if they relate to control activities carried out by a public authority.
Amendment 2095 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 1
Article 79 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF shall support the collection and management and use of primary biological, technical, environmental and socioeconomic data as in the multiannual Union programme referred to in Article 37(5) of the [Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy], ensuring a suitable and sufficient financial contribution to Member States.
Amendment 2099 #
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 2112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) Organisation and management of fisheries expert meetings;
Amendment 2113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) Management of annual work programmes with regard to technical and scientific expertise in fisheries, the processing of data communications and data sets and the preparatory work for the provision of scientific advice;
Amendment 2125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title 5 – chapter 6 a (new) - title (new)
Title 5 – chapter 6 a (new) - title (new)
CHAPTER VI A Integrated maritime policy
Amendment 2127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title 5 – chapter 6 a (new) - Article 79 a (new)
Title 5 – chapter 6 a (new) - Article 79 a (new)
Amendment 2129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title 5 – chapter 6 a (new) - Article 79 b (new)
Title 5 – chapter 6 a (new) - Article 79 b (new)
Amendment 2131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title 5 – chapter 6 a (new) - Article 79 c (new)
Title 5 – chapter 6 a (new) - Article 79 c (new)
Amendment 2132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter I - Title
Chapter I - Title
Amendment 2133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 80
Article 80
Amendment 2134 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81
Article 81
Amendment 2156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82
Article 82
Amendment 2189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – title
Article 88 – title
Advisory Councils and organisations related to small-scale fisheries that are willing to share responsibility for the implementation of the CFP
Amendment 2196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 88 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The EMFF may support fishermen’s groups, professional organisations and NGOs related to small-scale fisheries, with a view to their coordination, preparation and participation in advisory councils.
Amendment 2211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) 890 % of the eligible public expenditure for the support referred to in Article 78(2)(a) to (d) and (f) to (j);
Amendment 2213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) 6580 % of the eligible expenditure for the support referred to in Article 79.
Amendment 2226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 95 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) The investment is made in regions covered by the convergence objective of cohesion policy;
Amendment 2249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 97
Article 97
Amendment 2253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 98 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 98 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) transmission to the Commission of a declaration of expenditure signed by the accredited paying agency, in accordance with Article 124(1)(c)uthority;
Amendment 2257 #
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. If one of the requirement laid down in point (a) or (c) of paragraph 3 is not met, the declaration of expenditure shall be inadmissibleCertification Authority.
Amendment 2261 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 98 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 98 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 2264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 98 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 98 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 2267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 1
Article 99 – paragraph 1
1. After receiving the last annual progress report on the implementation of an operational programme, the Commission shall pay the balance, subject to resource availability, on the basis of the financial plan in force, the annual accounts for the last execution year for the relevant operational programme and of the corresponding clearance decision. Those accounts shall be presented to the Commission no later than 6 months after the final eligibility date of expenditure and shall cover the expenditure incurred by the paying agency up to the last eligibility date of expenditure.
Amendment 2271 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 – paragraph 4
Article 101 – paragraph 4
4. When the euro becomes the currency of a Member State, the conversion procedure set out in the paragraph 3 shall continue to apply to all expenditure recorded in the accounts by the paying agenccertification authority before the date of entry into force of the fixed conversion rate between the national currency and the euro.
Amendment 2274 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 1
Article 102 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the general rules set out in Article 55(1) of [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions], pPayments by beneficiaries shall be supported by invoices and documents proving payment.
Amendment 2283 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 105 – paragraph 2
Article 105 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 1
Article 106 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that a management and control system has been set up for the operational programme ensuring a clear allocation and separation of functions between the managing authority, the paying agency and the certification bodauthority. Member States shall be responsible for ensuring that the system functions effectively throughout the programme period.
Amendment 2296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 107 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 107 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the accredited paying agency within the meaning of Article 109certification authority that certifies the statements of expenditure and payment claims to the Commission;
Amendment 2299 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 107 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 107 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the certification body within the meaning of Article 112audit authority.
Amendment 2302 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 107 – paragraph 2
Article 107 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall clearly define the tasks of the managing authority, the paying agency and, under sustainable local development, the local action groups referred to in Article 62 with regard to the application of eligibility and selection criteria and the project selection procedure.
Amendment 2312 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) are informed of their obligations resulting from the aid granted, and maintain either a separate accounting system or an adequate accounting code for all transactions relating to the operation, in accordance with national accounting requirements;
Amendment 2316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ensuring that the paying agenccertification authority receives all necessary information, in particular on the procedures operated and any controls carried out in relation to operations selected for funding, before payments are authorised;
Amendment 2321 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109
Article 109
Amendment 2327 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 111
Article 111
Amendment 2331 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 112 – title
Article 112 – title
Amendment 2334 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 112 – paragraph 1
Article 112 – paragraph 1
1. The certification bodaudit authority shall be a public or private audit body designated by the Member State which shall provide an opinion on the management declaration of assurance covering the completeness, accuracy and veracity of the annual accounts of the paying agency, the proper functioning of its internal control system, the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions, as well as the respect of the principle of sound financial management. It shall be operationally independent from the paying agency concerned, the managing authority and the authority which has accredited that paying agencmanaging authority and the certification authority.
Amendment 2340 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – paragraph 8
Article 114 – paragraph 8
Amendment 2343 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2
Article 115 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2356 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 120
Article 120
Amendment 2362 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 123 – paragraph 1
Article 123 – paragraph 1
The accredited paying agencmanaging authority along with the other authorities shall keep supporting documents relating to payments made and documents relating to the performance of the administrative and physical checks required by Union legislation, and shall make the documents and information available to the Commission.
Amendment 2365 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 123 – paragraph 2
Article 123 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2368 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 124
Article 124
Amendment 2371 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall send to the Commission, on the date indicated, the following information, declarations and documents:
Amendment 2374 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) for accredited paying agencymanaging authorities:
Amendment 2377 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) its accreditation documentname;
Amendment 2380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) where relevant, the withdrawal of its accreditation,its contact details;
Amendment 2383 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 2385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) declarations of expenditure, which also act as payment requests, signed by the accredited paying agency and accompanied by the requisite information;
Amendment 2388 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Article 125 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
(iii) the management declaration of assurance and the annual accounts of the accredited paying agencies;
Amendment 2392 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 127 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 127 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) management declaration of assurance and annual accounts of the paying agencies, as well as the results of all available audits and controls carried out;
Amendment 2395 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 127 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 127 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) the names and particulars of accredited paying agencies and certification bodmanaging and control authorities;
Amendment 2401 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 128 – paragraph 6
Article 128 – paragraph 6
Amendment 2404 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 131 – paragraph 1
Article 131 – paragraph 1
1. A common monitoring and evaluation system for EMFF operations under shared management shall be established with a view to measuring the performance of the EMFF. In order to ensure an effective performance measurement the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 150 regarding the content and construction of that framework.
Amendment 2406 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 131 – paragraph 2
Article 131 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2419 #
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 2436 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I - table 1 - line 1
Annex I - table 1 - line 1