82 Amendments of Julie GIRLING related to 2011/0281(COD)
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 84 a (new)
Recital 84 a (new)
(84 a) In order to align the EU import regime for sugar and isoglucose with the 2006 sugar reform as well as with the end of the quota system, the Commission should modify the Common Customs Tariff for the following products: (a) sugar falling within CN code 1701; (b) isoglucose falling within CN codes 1702 30 10, 1702 40 10, 1702 60 10 and 1702 90 30. Until the end of the quota system, the Commission should be able to suspend the import tariffs in case of supply shortages.
Amendment 501 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 84 a (new)
Recital 84 a (new)
(84 a) In order to ensure fair competition and diversity of supply in the EU sugar sector, the Commission shall ensure a fair balance of rights and obligations between producers of cane and beet sugar. Where imports of cane sugar from preferential partners fall short of anticipated levels, the Commission should permit additional imports at zero duty in order to ensure sufficient raw materials are available on the EU sugar market.
Amendment 681 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) may be opened by the Commission, by means of implementing acts, for barley, maize, and paddy rice (including specific varieties or types of paddy rice), if thonly if a need arises from adverse market situation so requires. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2);
Amendment 686 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) may be opened for the beef and veal sector by the Commission, by means of other implementing acts, if the average market price over a representative period adopted pursuant to Article 19(a) in a Member State or in a region of a Member State recorded on the basis of the Union scale for the classification of carcasses as adopted pursuant to in Article 18(8) is below EUR 1 560/tonne70% of the reference price laid down in Article 7(1)(d).
Amendment 687 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) may be opened for the beef and veal sector by the Commission, by means of other implementing acts, if the average market price over a representative period adopted pursuant to Article 19(a) in a Member State or in a region of a Member State recorded on the basis of the Union scale for the classification of carcasses as adopted pursuant to in Article 18(8) is below EUR 1 560/tonne. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2).
Amendment 692 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall, by means of implementing acts, close public intervention for the beef and veal sector, where, over a representative period adopted pursuant to Article 19(a), the conditions provided for in point (c) of paragraph 1 are no longer fulfilled.
Amendment 695 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – title
Article 13 – title
Buying-in at a fixed price or tendering
Amendment 697 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Amendment 698 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) for common wheat, 32.5 million tonnes;
Amendment 702 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) for skimmed milk powder, 1090 000 tonnes.
Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 707 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 711 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In special and duly justified circumstances, the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, restrict tendering procedures to a Member State or region of a Member State, or, subject to Article 14(2), determine the buying-in prices for public intervention per Member State or region of a Member State on the basis of recorded average market prices. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2).
Amendment 714 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 716 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the maximum price at which products eligible for public intervention may be bought-in where this is done by tendering.
Amendment 718 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for common wheat, barley, maize, paddy rice and skimmed milk powder shall be equal to the respective reference prices fixed in Article 7 in the case of buying-in at a fixed price and shall not exceed the respective reference prices in the case of buying-in by tendering;
Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) for butter shall be equal to 90 % of the reference price fixed in Article 7 in the case of buying-in at a fixed price and shall not exceed 90 % of the reference price in the case of buying-in by tendering;not exceed 90 % of the reference price
Amendment 761 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 763 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 796 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 808 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a Conditions for granting of private storage aid (1) Private storage aid may be granted to the products listed in article 16 when the following conditions are met: (a) as regards white sugar, where the average price recorded in the Union for white sugar is below the reference price during a representative period and is likely to remain at that level. (b) as regards olive oil, in the event of a serious disturbance on the market in certain regions of the Union, inter alia, when the average price recorded on the market during a representative period is less than: (i) EUR 1 779/tonne for extra virgin olive oil, or (ii) EUR 1710/tonne for virgin olive oil, or (iii) EUR 1524/tonne for lampante olive oil having 2 degrees of free acidity, this amount being reduced by EUR 36,70/tonne for each additional degree of acidity. (c) as regards beef and veal, the average Union market price recorded on the basis of the Union scale for the classification of carcasses of adult bovine animals referred to in Article 34(1)(a) and is likely to remain, at less than 103 % of the reference price; (d) as regards pig carcasses, where the average market price in the Union as established by reference to the prices recorded in each Member State on the representative markets of the Union and weighted by means of coefficients reflecting the relative size of the pig herd in each Member State is, and is likely to remain, at less than 103 % of the reference price. (e) as regards sheepmeat and goatmeat, when there is a particularly difficult market situation for sheepmeat and goatmeat in one or more of the following quotation areas: (i) Great Britain; (ii) Northern Ireland; (iii) any Member State other than the United Kingdom, taken separately;
Amendment 810 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 160, where necessary in order to provide for market transparency to lay down the conditions under which it may decide to grant private storage aid for the products listed in Article 16, taking into account average recorded Union market prices and the reference prices for the products concerned or the need to respond to a particularly difficult market situation or economic developments in the sector in one or more Member States.
Amendment 827 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, decide to grant private storage aid for the products listed in Article 16(a), taking into account the conditions referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2).
Amendment 830 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts fix the aid for private storage provided for in Article 16 in advance or by means of tendering procedures. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2).
Amendment 880 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) the rules relating to the procedures to be followed for buying-in at a fixed price or for granting the aid for private storage at a fixed price;
Amendment 885 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a Specific Provisions on Carcass Classification Union scales and inspections 1. Union scales for the classification of carcasses shall apply in accordance with the rules laid down in Annex IIIa in the following sectors: (a) beef and veal as regards carcasses of adult bovine animals; (b) pigmeat as regards carcasses of pigs other than those which have been used for breeding. In the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector Member States may apply a Union scale for the classification of carcasses as regards sheep carcasses in accordance with the rules laid down in point C of Annex IIIa. 2. On-the-spot inspections in relation to the classification of carcasses of adult bovine animals and sheep shall be carried out on behalf of the Union by a Union inspection committee composed of experts from the Commission and experts appointed by the Member States. This committee shall report back to the Commission and the Member States on the inspections carried out. The Union shall bear the costs resulting from the inspections carried.
Amendment 886 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 b (new)
Article 20 b (new)
Article 20 b Delegated powers concerning carcass classification 1. In order to take account of technical developments and of the needs of the sectors, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 160 adapting and updating the provisions on the classification, identification and presentation of adult bovine carcasses, pig carcases and sheep carcasses laid down in Annex IIIa. 2. In order to standardise the presentation of the different products for the purposes of improving market transparency, price recording and the application of the market intervention arrangements in the form of public intervention and private storage in the beef and veal, pig-meat and sheep-meat sectors as applicable, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 160: (a) laying down provisions on the classification, grading (including by automated grading techniques), presentation, lean-meat content, identification and weighing and marking of carcasses; (b) laying down rules on basis for the calculation of average Union prices of, and the obligations on operators to submit information on, beef, pig and sheep carcases, in particular as regards market and representative prices. 3. In order to take account of the specificities within the Union, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 160 laying down derogations from the provisions, in particular: (a) providing for derogations which may be granted by Member States to slaughterhouses in which few bovine animals are slaughtered; (b) authorising Member States not to make application of the grading scale for pig carcase classification and to use assessment criteria in addition to weight and estimated lean-meat content. 4. In order to ensure that the Union inspection committee fulfils its objectives, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 160 determining its responsibilities and the way it is composed.
Amendment 887 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 c (new)
Article 20 c (new)
Amendment 892 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – title 1 – chapter 2 – section 1 – subsection 1
Part 2 – title 1 – chapter 2 – section 1 – subsection 1
Amendment 894 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Under conditions to be determined by the Commission by means of delegated and implementMember states may grant aid for the distribution of fruit to schools ing acts pursuant to Articles 22 and 23, Union aid shall be granted for:cordance with Article 152 of this Regulation.
Amendment 895 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 898 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 900 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Amendment 901 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Amendment 905 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point a
Amendment 908 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) exceed EUR 1590 million per school year; nor
Amendment 909 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 910 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) exceed 75 50% of the costs of supply and related costs referred to in paragraph 1, or 9075 % of such costs in less developed regions and in the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty; nor
Amendment 912 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 914 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Amendment 915 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 6
Article 21 – paragraph 6
Amendment 916 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 7
Article 21 – paragraph 7
Amendment 917 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 8
Article 21 – paragraph 8
Amendment 918 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22
Article 22
Amendment 926 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23
Article 23
Amendment 1045 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Crisis prevention and management measures, including any repayment of capital and interest as referred to in the third subparagraph, shall not comprise more than one-third25% of the expenditure under the operational programme.
Amendment 1068 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Article 33
Amendment 1218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 a (new)
Article 52 a (new)
Article 52a Measures eligible for aid The measures which may be included in the apiculture programmes under article 52 shall be the following: (a) technical assistance to beekeepers and groupings of beekeepers; (b) control of varroasis; (c) rationalisation of transhumance; (d) measures to support laboratories carrying out analyses of the physico- chemical properties of honey; (e) measures to support the restocking of hives in the Community; (f) cooperation with specialised bodies for the implementation of applied research programmes in the field of beekeeping and apiculture products.
Amendment 1219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) additional requirement for the measures which may be included in apiculture programmes,
Amendment 1225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1
Article 55 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to any other provisions applicable to agricultural products, as well as the provisions adopted in the veterinary, phytosanitary and food sectors to ensure that products comply with hygiene and health standards and to protect animal, plant and human health, this Section lays down the rules concerning the general marketing standard and marketing standards by sector and/or product for agricultural products.
Amendment 1228 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56
Article 56
Amendment 1234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57
Article 57
Amendment 1238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1
Article 58 – paragraph 1
1. Marketing standards may apply for one or more of the following products and/or sectors: (a) olive oil and table olives in respect of the products referred to in point (a) of Part VII of Annex I; (b) fruit and vegetables; (c) processed fruit and vegetables; (d) bananas; (e) live plants; (f) eggs; (g) poultrymeat; (h) spreadable fats intended for human consumption; (i) hops. 1a. The products for which marketing standards by sectors or products have been laid down may be marketed in the Union only in accordance with suchf they conform to those standards.
Amendment 1272 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 59 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 1275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 59 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the interest of consumers to receive adequate and transparent product information, including the place of farming to be determined on a case by case approach at the appropriate geographical level;
Amendment 1298 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 60 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
3a. In order to provide certainty about the methods of production for reduced alcohol wine and de-alcoholised wine, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 160 on the oenological practices authorised for the production of reduced alcohol wines and de-alcoholised wine under paragraphs 1A and 1B of Part II of Annex VI.
Amendment 1335 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) the product is obtained from vine varieties belonging to Vitis vinifera; or a cross between the Vitis vinifera species and other species of the genus Vitis;
Amendment 1600 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shallmay recognise, on request, producer organisations, which:
Amendment 1670 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 106 – paragraph 1 a (new)
By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States shall recognise, on request, producer organisations in the fruit and vegetable sector and olive oil and table olives sector which meet the criteria in paragraph 1 and which in the case of producer organisations in the fruit and vegetable sector pursue at least one of the objectives in paragraph 1(c)(i) to (iii).
Amendment 1685 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 107 – paragraph 1
Article 107 – paragraph 1
Subject to paragraph 2, Member States shallmay recognise, on request, associations of producer organisations in any of the sectors listed in Article 1(2) which are formed on the initiative of recognised producer organisations. Member States shall not recognise an association of producer organisation which holds a dominant position on a given market unless this is necessary in pursuance of the objectives of Article 39 of the Treaty
Amendment 1687 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 107 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 107 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States may permit a recognised producer organisation or a recognised association of producer organisations to outsource any of its activities (other than production), including to subsidiaries, provided that it provides sufficient evidence to the Member State that doing so is an appropriate way to achieve the objectives of the producer organisation or association of producer organisations concerned and that the producer organisation or association of producer organisations remains responsible for ensuring the carrying out of the outsourced activity and overall management control and supervision of the commercial arrangement for the provision of the activity. In particular, the organisation or association must retain the power to issue binding instructions to its agent in respect of the activities entrusted to it.
Amendment 1701 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 108 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shallmay recognise, on request, interbranch organisations in any of the sectors listed in Article 1(2) which:
Amendment 1784 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 110
Article 110
Amendment 1824 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 111
Article 111
Amendment 1833 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 112
Article 112
Amendment 1844 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 113
Article 113
Amendment 1861 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 114 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the rules of association, the recognition, structure, legal personality, membership, size, accountability and activities of such organisations and associations, the requirement referred to in point (d) of Article 106 for recognition of a producer organisation that it does not hold a dominant position on a given market unless this is necessary in pursuance of the objectives of Article 39 of the Treaty, the effects deriving from recognition, the withdrawal of recognition, and mergers;
Amendment 1862 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 114 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) the rules on recognition, withdrawal and suspension of recognition and requirements for such organisations and associations to take remedial measures in the event of non-respect of the recognition criteria;
Amendment 1911 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 a (new)
Article 125 a (new)
Amendment 1929 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 130 a (new)
Article 130 a (new)
Article 130 a Suspension of import duties in the sugar sector 1. Until the end of the quota regime, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, suspend import duties in whole or in part for the following products in order to guarantee the supply required for the manufacture of the products referred to in Article 101m (2): a) sugar falling within CN code 1701; b) isoglucose falling within CN codes 1702 30 10, 1702 40 10, 1702 60 10 and 1702 90 30. 2. The suspension of import duties as referred to in paragraph 1 shall be automatically triggered as soon as the reported EU price for white sugar is 150% of the reference price. The normal duty will be automatically restored when the reported EU price will be below 150% of the reference price.
Amendment 1932 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 130 b (new)
Article 130 b (new)
Article 130 b 1. Before 31 December 2013, the Commission will propose, by means of implementing act, a revised Common Customs Tariff for the following products: (a) sugar falling within CN code 1701; (b) isoglucose falling within CN codes 1702 30 10, 1702 40 10, 1702 60 10 and 1702 90 30. The new tariffs for sugar shall reflect the difference between the reference prices before and after the 2006 reform to offer a comparable level of protection. 2. Before the end of the sugar quota, the Commission will present a proposal on the further elimination of import tariffs for the products mentioned in the first paragraph of this Article.
Amendment 2048 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 154 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 154 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 2074 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 155 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 155 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt exceptional support measures for the affected market:
Amendment 2095 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 156 – title
Article 156 – title
Measures to resolve specific practical problems
Amendment 2099 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 156 – paragraph 1
Article 156 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt necessary and justifiable emergency measures to resolve specific practical problems. Those measures may derogate from the provisions of this Regulation only to an extent that is strictly necessary and for a period that is strictly necessary. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2).
Amendment 2136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 159 – paragraph 1
Article 159 – paragraph 1
Funds transferred from the Reserve for crises in the agricultural sector under the conditions and procedure referred to in paragraph 14 of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management47 shall be made available for the measures to which this Regulation appliesexpenditure under Chapter 1 of this Part for the year or years for which the additional support is required and which are implemented in circumstances that go beyond normal market developments.
Amendment 2140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 159 – paragraph 2
Article 159 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 159 – paragraph 3
Article 159 – paragraph 3
Amendment 2205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Part II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex VI – Part II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) have, whether or not following application of the processes specified in Section B of Part I of Annex VII, an actual alcoholic strength of not less than 8,4.5% volume provided that the wine derives exclusively from grapes harvested in wine-growing zones A and B referred to in the Appendix to this Annex, and of not less than 9 % volume in other wine- growing zones;:
Amendment 2206 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Part II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Annex VI – Part II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 2207 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Part II – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex VI – Part II – point 1 – paragraph 4
By way of derogation from point (ba) ‘'Tokaji eszencia’' and ‘'Tokajská esencia’ ' are considered wine.
Amendment 2208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Part II – point 1 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Annex VI – Part II – point 1 – paragraph 6 a (new)
'Reduced-alcohol wine' shall be wine within the definition in paragraph 1 which has had alcohol levels reduced using technological means authorised under article 60(4) and has a minimum alcohol content of 0.5%. 'De-alcoholised wine' shall be wine within the definition in paragraph 1 which has had alcohol levels reduced by technological means authorised under article 60(4) to less than 0.5%.