76 Amendments of Ioannis A. TSOUKALAS related to 2011/0195(COD)
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Common Fisheries Policy should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long-term sustainable environmental, economic, and social conditions. It should contribute moreover to increased productivity, a faibetter standard of living and better working conditions for the fisheries sector, stable markets, ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices.
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) At the World Summit on Sustainable Development at Johannesburg in 2002, the Union and its Member States committed to act against the continued decline of many fish stocks. Therefore, the Union should improve its Common Fisheries Policy to ensure that as a matter of priority exploitation levels of marine biological resources stocks are restored and maintained at levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yields from the populations of harvested stocks by 2015, where feasible and no later than 2020 for other species. Where less scientific information is available, this may require applying proxies to maximum sustainable yield.
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) An ecosystem based approach to fisheries management needs to be implemented, environmental impacts of fishing activities should be limited and unwanted catches should be minimised and progressively eliminated in marine ecosystems where this is feasible.
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is important that the management of the Common Fisheries Policy is guided by principles of good governance. Those principles include decision-making based on best available specialist scientific advice, broad stakeholder involvement for each area, broad involvement of all stakeholders and a long-term perspective. The successful management of the Common Fisheries Policy also depends on a clear definition of responsibilities at Union, national, regional and local levels and on the mutual compatibility and consistency of the measures taken with other Union policies.
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Measures are needed to reduce and eliminate the current high levels of unwanted catches and discards. Indeed,, in all marine ecosystems where this is possible. Indeed, in a considerable number of marine environments unwanted catches and discards constitute a substantial waste and affect negatively the sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and marine ecosystems as well as the financial viability of fisheries. An obligation to land all catches of managed stocks caught during fishing activities in Union waters or by Union fishing vessels should be established and gradually implemented. Implementation of this measure shall be based on documented scientific studies, taking account of the particular characteristics of European fishing areas and examining the reasons for discards, so as to ensure the use of suitable fishing gear in each case.
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) For marketable stocks for which no multi-annual plan has been established, exploitation rates delivering maximum sustainable yield should be ensured by setting catch and/or fishing effort limitsrecommending progressive schemes based on sound scientific evidence.
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) In view of the precarious economic state of the fishing industry and the dependence of certain coastal communities on fishing activities, it is necessary to ensure the relative stability of fishing activities by allocating fishing opportunities among Member States, based on a predictable share of stocks for each Member State and taking account of possible social and economic consequences.
Amendment 412 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) AMember States are, if they so wish, able to implement a system of transferable fishing concessions for the majority of managed stocks under the Common Fisheries Policy should be implemented no later than 31 December 2013 for all vessels of 12 meters' length or over and all other vessels fishing with towed gears. Member States may exclude vessels up to 12 meters' length other than vessels using towed gear from transferable fishing concessions. Such a system should contribute to industry- induced fleet reductions and improved economic performance while at the same time creating legally secure and exclusive transferable fishing concession of a Member State's annual fishing opportunities. Since marine biological resources are a common good, transferable fishing concessions should only establish user entitlements to a Member State's part of annual fishing opportunities which may be recalled according to established rules.
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Fishing concessions should beEach Member State is free to adopt transferable and leasable fishing concessions in order to decentralise management of fishing opportunities towards the fishing industry and ensuring that fishers leaving the industry will not need to rely on public financial assistance under the Common Fisheries Policy.
Amendment 471 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Data collection should include data which facilitate the economic assessment of all undertakings active in the fisheries sector, in aquaculture and in the processing of fisheries and aquaculture products, independently of their size, and of employment trends in these industries.
Amendment 478 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Member States should manage and make available to end-users of scientific- data the collected data, on the basis of a multi-annual Union program. Member States should also cooperate with each other to coordinate data collection activities. Where relevant, Member States should also cooperate with third countries within the same sea basin regarding data collection. Both sides should comply with international provisions and conventions, in particular the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Amendment 527 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) The Common Market Organisation should be implemented in compliance with international commitments of the Union, in particular with regard to the provisions of the World Trade Organisation. The success of the common fisheries policy requires an effective system of control, inspection and enforcement, including the fight against IUU fishing activities. AExisting legislation in this area should be implemented effectively and a Union system for control, inspection, and enforcement should be established so as to ensure compliance with the Common Fisheries Policy's rules.
Amendment 565 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) To achieve the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission for the purpose of specifying fishing related measures to alleviate the impact of fishing activities in special areas of conservation, adaptation of the obligation to land all catches where possible for the purpose of complying with the Union's international obligations, default conservation measures in the framework of multiannual plans or technical measures, the recalculation of fleet capacity ceilings, definition of information on characteristics and activity for Union fishing vessels, rules for carrying out pilot projects on new control technologies and data management systems, amendments to Annex III in relation to the areas of competence for Advisory Councils and the compositioning and functioning of Advisory Councils.
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) Council Decision No 585/2004/EC of 19 July 2004 establishing Regional Advisory Councils under the Common Fisheries Policy should be repealed upon entry in force of the corresponding rules pursuant to this Regulation.
Amendment 591 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Part 1 – article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) reduction of environmental impact of fishing activities through the development of sustainable fishing gear and methods , taking account of their social and economic impact.
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The Common Fisheries Policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries and aquaculture management, and shall aim to ensure, by 2015, that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield by 2015 where scientifically, socially and economically feasible, and no later than 2020 for other species on a case-by-case basis.
Amendment 651 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 3
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 3
3. The Common Fisheries Policy shall implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries and aquaculture management to ensure that the impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are limitedsustainable management of fishery resources based on documented scientific data.
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 4
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 4
4. The Common Fisheries Policy shall integrate the Union environmental legislation requirementsrelevant Union legislation requirements including environmental requirements, and account shall be taken of the social and economic requirements of those concerned and any implications for them.
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) seek to reduce unwanted catches substantially through the use of selective fishing gear, so as to ensure progressively the landing of all commercial fish in waters where this is feasible without adversely affecting the ecosystem. In implementing this measure, it will be necessary to take account of the characteristics of each marine environment;
Amendment 728 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promote the sustainable development of Union fishing and aquaculture activities to contribute to food security and employment in coastal and rural areas;
Amendment 745 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 750 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) create incentives to attract more recruits to fishing and related professions through high quality training and lifelong learning;
Amendment 759 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) ) ensure the systematic and harmonised data collection and management of reliable scientific data.
Amendment 791 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) recognition of geographical nature and special characteristics of each type of fishing;
Amendment 799 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) establishment of clear end realistic measures in accordance with the best available scientific advice;
Amendment 809 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 828 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) parity between the internal and external dimension of the Common Fisheries Policy, so that standards and enforcement and monitoring mechanisms applied domestically are also applied externally.
Amendment 852 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 6
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 6
6. «‘maximum sustainable yield’ means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely under certain environmental conditions, without substantially affecting reproduction;
Amendment 909 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 14
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 14
‘technical measures’ means the measures that regulate the species composition, size composition of catches and impacts on components of the ecosystems resulting from fishing activities through conditioning the use and structure of fishing gear and restriction of access to fishing areasrelating to all provisions regulating the type and location of fishing activities and minimum catch size;
Amendment 930 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 17
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 17
17. 'transferable fishing concessions' means revocable user entitlements to a specific part of fishing opportunities allocated to a Member State or established in management plans adopted by a Member State in accordance with Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1967/20061, which the holder may transfer to other eligible holders of such transferable fishing concessions.
Amendment 1064 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) adopting measures, on the basis of scientific criteria and in consultation with those concerned, for the purpose of adapting the number of fishing vessels and/or types of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities; establishing incentives, including those of an economic nature, to promote more selective or low impact fishing;
Amendment 1094 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point g
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) adopting measures concerning the obligation to land all catches; where possible, taking account also of the special characteristics of each marine ecosystem;
Amendment 1130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) prohibitions of the use of certain fishing gears in certain areas or seasons for the protection of certain marine stocks;
Amendment 1135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) prohibition or restriction of all fishing activities in certain zones and/or periods;
Amendment 1187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) measures capable ofdesigned to effectively preventing conservation reference points from being transgressed.
Amendment 1260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 10 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Multiannual plans shall provide for adaptations of the fishing mortality rate, resulting in a fishing mortality rate that restores and maintains all stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield by 2015 where feasible and no later than 2020 for other stocks.
Amendment 1273 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 10 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 10 – paragraph 2
2. In cases where the determination of a fishing mortality rate that restores and maintains stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield is not possible, multiannual plans shall provide for precautionary measures ensuring a comparable degree of conservation of the relevant stocks.
Amendment 1279 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
A multiannual plan shall be based on scientific evidence and shall take account of the possible social and economic consequences. It shall include:
Amendment 1323 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point e
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) technical measures including measures concerning the maximum discard reduction and elimination of unwanted catches where possible;
Amendment 1350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) a study of the likely social and economic implications;
Amendment 1412 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 13 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 13 – paragraph 1
1. On the basis of scientific evidence of a serious threat to the conservation of marine biological resources, or to the marine eco- system and requiring immediate action, the Commission, upon a reasoned request of a Member State or on its own initiative, may decide on temporary measures to alleviate the threat.
Amendment 1436 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Technical measures frameworks based on scientific evidence to ensure the protection of marine biological resources and the reduction of the impact of fishing activities on fish stocks and on marine eco-systems shall be established. Technical measures frameworks shall:
Amendment 1550 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Minimum conservation reference sizes based on the best available scientific advice shall be established for the fish stocks set out in paragraph 1. The sale of catches of such fish stocks below the minimum conservation reference size shall be restricted for reduction to fish meal or pet food only.
Amendment 1593 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 16 – title
Part 3 – article 16 – title
Amendment 1619 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Part 3 – article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Each Member State shall decide, for vessels flying its flag, on the method of allocating the fishing opportunities assigned to that Member State in accordance with Community law. It shall inform the Commission of the allocation method.
Amendment 1646 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 1
1. In a multiannual plan established pursuant to Articles 9, 10 and 11 Member States may be authorised to adopt measures, in accordance with that multiannual plan, which specify the conservation measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in Union waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities.
Amendment 1648 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The measures shall be based on documented scientific evidence and take account of the views of the Regional Advisory Councils.
Amendment 1719 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 to specify conservation measures for fisheries covered by a multiannual plan, taking account of available scientific data, if
Amendment 1742 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In a technical measures framework established pursuant to Article 14 Member States may be authorised to adopt measures, in accordance with that framework, which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in theirUnion waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities. Member States shall ensure that such technical measures:
Amendment 1798 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 27
Part 4 – article 27
Amendment 1814 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shallmay, if it so wishes, establish a system of transferable fishing concessions no later than 31 December 2013 for
Amendment 1852 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 28
Part 4 – article 28
Amendment 1909 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 29
Part 4 – article 29
Amendment 1951 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 30
Part 4 – article 30
Amendment 1964 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 31
Part 4 – article 31
Amendment 1995 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 32
Part 4 – article 32
Amendment 2010 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 33
Part 4 – article 33
Amendment 2020 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 33 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Part 4 – article 33 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Specific transitional rules for the Mediterranean Sea; introduction of a TURF-system A scientific body shall be established or designated to provide scientific advice for Mediterranean fisheries analogous to that of ICES by 31 December 2014, in order to support compliance by the Union and Member State authorities with the objectives of this Regulation. This body shall take account of the opinion of all organisations concerned, including those representing fisheries, the scientific community, governments and civil society.
Amendment 2034 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 5 – article 34 – paragraph 1
Part 5 – article 34 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place measures to adjust the fishing capacity of their fleets in order to achieve an effective balance between such fishing capacity and their fishing opportunities. These measures shall be based on scientific evidence and be designed to conserve the marine ecosystem and the prosperity of this sector.
Amendment 2101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall collect biological, technical, environmental and socio- economic data necessary for ecosystem based fisheries management, and assessment of fishery resources and the economic situation in this sector. They shall manage themse data and make them available to end users of scientific data, including bodies designated by the Commission. Those data shall in particular enable the assessment of:
Amendment 2111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the level of fishing and the impact that fishing activities as a whole have on the marine biological resources and on the marine eco- systems, and
Amendment 2113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Amendment 2147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. These data shall be taken into account and used effectively in formulating the relevant policies and implementing the necessary measures. The Commission shall assist Member States in collecting data using available resources, such as the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF).
Amendment 2157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 38 – paragraph 1
Part 6 – article 38 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt national, together with the Commission shall entrust accredited bodies with the task of drawing up national and cross-border fisheries scientific data collection, research and innovation programmes. They shall coordinate their fisheries data collection, research and innovation activities with other Member States and Union research and innovation frameworks.
Amendment 2162 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 38 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 6 – article 38 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The research programme findings shall be made available to the entire European scientific community.
Amendment 2196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 7 – article 40 – paragraph 1
Part 7 – article 40 – paragraph 1
The Union shall cooperate with third countries and international organisations dealing with fisheries, including RFMOs, to strengthen compliance with measures adopted by such international organisations. Calls on third countries to ratify international conventions, in particular the Convention on the law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This will help combat illegal, clandestine and uncontrolled fishing activities promote and establish fair competition and ensure that the sector remains competitive.
Amendment 2216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 7 – article 41 – paragraph 2
Part 7 – article 41 – paragraph 2
2. Union fishing vessels shall only catch surplus of the allowable catch determined by the third country as referred to in Article 62(2) of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and identified in a clear and transparent manner on the basis of the best available scientific advice and relevant information exchanged between the Union and the third country concerned about the total fishing effort on the affected stocks, in order to ensure that fishery resources remain above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield.
Amendment 2278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) diversification andassistance for improvement of the quality of life in coastal and rural areas;
Amendment 2289 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) simplifying legislation and limiting the administrative burden involved in monitoring at European level;
Amendment 2297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) ensuring the compatibility and integration of fish farming with other policies, including the Marine Strategy, implementation of the Water Framework Directive and environmental legislation.
Amendment 2383 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 9 – article 45 – paragraph 3 – point b
Part 9 – article 45 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) common marketing standards, taking into account the particular characteristics of local communities.
Amendment 2399 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 10 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 10 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) more efficient use of systems already on board each fishing vessel and, where necessary, the use of modern control technologies for the availability and quality of data on fisheries;
Amendment 2406 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 10 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point d
Part 10 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the development of a culture of compliance and cooperation among operators;
Amendment 2418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 10 – article 47 – paragraph 1
Part 10 – article 47 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission and the Member States mayshall carry out pilot projects on new control technologies and systems for data management;, having ensured that the sector is involved and kept informed during consideration thereof; .
Amendment 2508 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 12 – article 54 – paragraph 1
Part 12 – article 54 – paragraph 1
1. Advisory Councils shall be composed of organizations representing the fisheries operators and other interest groups affected by the Common Fisheries Policy. All interested parties may participate in the drawing up of management programmes by the Advisory Councils.