Activities of Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 5

(5) ‘making available on the market’ means the holding for the purpose of sale within the Union, including offering for sale or for any other form of transfer, and the sale, distribution, import into, and export out of, the Union and other forms of transfer, whether free of charge or not, with a view to commercial exploitation;

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 6 – introductory part

(6) ‘professional operator’ means any natural or legal person carrying out, as a profession, at least one of the following activities with regard to plant reproductive material with a view to making it available on the market:

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 6 – point a

(a) produc~~ing;~~tion, propagation

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 6 – point e

(e) preserving, including storing; and making it available on the market

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 6 – point f

~~(f) making available on the market.~~deleted

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point 1 – introductory part

(1) ‘DUS variety’ means a plant grouping within a single botanical taxon of the lowest known rank, which fulfils all of the following requirements:

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point 1 a (new)

(1a) "Heterogeneous variety" means a plant grouping within a single botanical taxon, which fulfils all of the following requirements: (a) it is defined by the expression of the characteristics that results from a variable combination of different genotypes; (b) it is distinguished from any other plant grouping by the expression of at least one of the characteristics referred to in point (a); (c) it is considered as a unit with regard to its suitability for being reproduced unchanged within a determined mode of production, region and environment; (d) is not a mixture of varieties protected by a PBR, and does not contain any patented plant;

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 140, setting out that, by way of derogation to paragraph 1 of this Article, plant reproductive material may be produced and made available on the market without belonging to a DUS variety in the meaning of point (1) of Article 10 (‘hereafter ’heterogeneous material or variety‘) and not fulfilling the requirements on distinctiveness, uniformity and stability as set out in articles 60, 61 and 62 and satisfactory value for cultivation and/or use or sustainable value for cultivation and/or use as set out in articles 58 and 59.

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) rules on labelling ~~and packaging~~to indicate to the end purchaser the region of selection of the material and the production location and date of each lot sold; rules on packaging to ensure that it is adapted to the needs of potential professional users;

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point b

(b) rules concerning description of the material, including obtaining procedures, the breeding methods and parental material used, description of the production scheme for the plant reproductive material and availability of standard samples, characteristics shared by all of the plants stemming from the material, or the constant characteristics (in field and/or harvest) but which are not necessarily shared when the material is grown using a specific production method within a specific environment and region, and also depending on the place and year of the commercialized batch of production and the availability of standard samples;

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point d

(d) establishment by the competent local or national authorities of registers for heterogeneous material, modalities for registration and content of those registers;

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3

Those delegated acts shall be adopted by [Office of Publications, please insert date of application of this Regulation…]~~. They may~~ per every genera or species for which a demand is formulated. To be mad~~opted per particular genera or speci~~e available on the market as heterogeneous hardware, the plant reproductive material must be freely reproduced and obtained, selected and propagated without the use of microbiological processes.

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Notwithstanding paragraph 1, the plant propagation material belonging to a population of heterogeneous clones resulting from mass selection can be produced and sold on the market preceded by the words "massal selection" if that heterogeneous population is registered in a varietal register for heterogeneous material referred to in Article 14 – .paragraph 3. – point (d).

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

By way of derogation from paragraph 1, plant reproductive material from a clone may be produced and made available on the market if preceded by the words "niche material" if the clone belongs to niche material as indicated in article 36.

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) it is made available on the market in small quantities by persons other than professional operators, or by professional operators employing no more than ten persons and whose annual turnover or balance sheet total does not exceed EUR 2 million;. And which are not directly or indirectly dependents of any professional operator whose annual turnover or balance sheet total, added to their own, exceeds EUR 2 million. By way of derogation from paragraph a), associations whose statutory purpose is the preservation and promotion of the diversity of plant genetic resources and whose annual turnover or balance sheet total does not exceed EUR 2 million can market niche material even if they employ more than ten people.

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) it is transmitted by the producer directly to the final grower, or retailer who can then sell it to the final farmer;

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)

(ab) it is freely reproducible;

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)

(ac) it was obtained , selected and multiplied without the use of microbiological processes;

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 140, setting out, with regard to the production and making available on the market of niche material ~~belonging to particular genera or species, one or more~~ of the following:

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) the maximum size of packages, containers or bundles, commensurate with the needs of professional and non- professional farmers who could use it;

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point b

(b) requirements concerning traceability, lots and labelling of the niche market material concerned, which indicate to the ultimate purchaser the origin of the variety and the place and year of production of each lot sold.

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

(c a) rules on information on processes of multiplication used

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the denomination of the variety and, for varieties made available on the market before the entry into force of this Regulation, where applicable, its synonyms and the method by which the variety was bred;

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

(ka) if applicable, a statement that the variety is protected by plant breeders' rights or is related to a patent.

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2 a (new)

(2a) All of these data are kept available to the public.

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) or if the variety has never been made available on the market,

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)

(bb) has been obtained, selected and / or multiplied without the use of microbiological processes.

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

On request submitted by the applicant to the competent authority, the technical examination, or part of it, may be carried out by the applicant, in accordance with the provisions of Article 73 and the requirements referred to in Article 74.deleted

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Each Member State is required to respond to requests for technical review made by one of its nationals and establish facilities and appropriate organization procedures for this purpose

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) the independence from economic operators or their professional organizations

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 73

~~[...]~~deleted

2013/12/18
Committee: AGRI

2013/0074(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) Such an approach to ocean management has been developed in the Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union, including, as its environmental pillar, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of marine environmental policy. The objective of the Integrated Maritime Policy is to support the sustainable development of seas and oceans and to develop coordinated, coherent and transparent decision-making in relation to the Union’s sectoral policies affecting the oceans, seas, islands, coastal and outermost regions and maritime sectors, ~~including through~~focusing on sea- basin strategies or macro-regional strategies which take into account the specific nature of certain seas.

2013/09/11
Committee: PECH

2013/0074(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

(11) The geographical scope of marine waters and coastal zones overlaps in the coastal and territorial waters of Member States. The tools of maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management are complementary, as they respectively focus on mapping existing and potential human activities for the purpose of preparing maritime spatial plans in marine waters and on the identification of measures for integrated management of these human activities in coastal zones. The joint coherent application of Maritime Spatial Plans and Integrated Coastal Management Strategies will improve the land-sea interface planning and management, and contribute to rationalising the exploitation and protection of the sea.

2013/09/11
Committee: PECH

2013/0074(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16

(16) Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management will contribute, inter alia, to achieving the aims of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, Council Regulation 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy, Decision 884/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2020, the Roadmap towards a Resource Efficient Europe, the EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change well as, where appropriate, those of the EU Regional Policy, including the sea-basin and macro- regional strategies. Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management must not delay the designation and management of maritime conservation areas.

2013/09/11
Committee: PECH

2013/0074(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2

2. Public participation shall ensure that the relevant stakeholders and authorities and the public concerned including the RACs, are consulted on the draft plans and strategies and have access to the results once available.

2013/09/11
Committee: PECH

2013/0074(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1

Member States bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall make every effort to coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub-region and the related coastal zone concerned so as to prevent disputes.

2013/09/11
Committee: PECH

2012/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)

Ia. whereas the geo-physical features of the Ionian sea basin are similar to those of the rest of the Mediterranean, in particular GSA 18 and 19, which reach depths of up to 2000 metres;

2013/04/16
Committee: PECH

2012/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K

~~K. whereas the most-fished species are small pelagic species and molluscs and, in smaller quantities, white fish and shrimps,~~deleted

2013/04/16
Committee: PECH

2012/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Urges the Commission to adopt, at the earliest opportunity and by 2013 at the latest, the action plan for the practical implementation on a macro-regional basis of the maritime strategy for the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea, pointing out that the fisheries sector should form one of the priorities of that strategy, taking account of the specific geo-physical features;

2013/04/16
Committee: PECH

2012/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Calls on the Commission to propose that specific advisory bodies for the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea should be set up within the Regional Advisory Council (RAC) already established for the Mediterranean area, drawing on the positive experience gained with the ‘maritime districts’ that have been set up in Italy218 (such as the Northern Adriatic fisheries district, established in 2012 for the shared and concerted management of the northern Adriatic fisheries sector from the political, economic, social and environmental point of view);

2013/04/16
Committee: PECH

2012/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. ~~Calls on the Commission to include in the futur~~Welcomes the legislative proposal on maritime spatial planning and calls on the Commission to take account of provisions requiring Member States to make an inventory of the environmental and tourism protection rules in force on their national territory and, in respect of areas not subject to restrictions, to adopt marine and coastal development plans covering all of the various activities pursued in the sector and including plans for the management of marine and coastal areas that will make it easier for aquaculture undertakings to gain access to the space they require in order to set up farms;

2013/04/16
Committee: PECH

2012/2009(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a

~~(a) considers that transferable fishing concessions are the only possible solution to the problem of overcapacity, for which there is as yet no precise definition;~~deleted

2012/06/04
Committee: PECH

2012/2009(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) indicates other instruments of the common fisheries policy as possible ways of reducing fishing capacity and, purely by way of example, analyses transferable fishing concessions without identifying beneficial effects in them;

2012/06/04
Committee: PECH

2012/2009(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point c

~~(c) has ignored the fact that a multi- species fishing system, like that in the Mediterranean, cannot be founded on catch quotas.~~deleted

2012/06/04
Committee: PECH

2012/2009(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) denounces the inadequacy of the information supplied by Member States and the consequent difficulties in identifying policies which can reduce fishing over-capacity and in assessing the results of such policies.

2012/06/04
Committee: PECH

2012/2009(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point d a (new)

(da) collecting data, for which purpose it is desirable to increase the rate of EU cofinancing;

2012/06/04
Committee: PECH

2012/2009(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point d b (new)

(db) planning targeted scrapping per area.

2012/06/04
Committee: PECH

2012/0179(COD)

Kriton ARSENIS, Isabella LÖVIN, Raül ROMEVA i RUEDA, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, Kartika Tamara LIOTARD, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY, Ulrike RODUST, Anna ROSBACH, Corinne LEPAGE, Chris DAVIES, Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Sabine WILS, Guido MILANA, Jens NILSSON, Linda McAVAN, Ole CHRISTENSEN, Jean-Paul BESSET, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Fishing authorisations referred to in paragraph 1 for vessels using bottom trawls or bottom-set gillnets shall expire at the latest two years after the entry into force of this Regulation. After that date, fishing authorisations targeting deep-sea species with bottom trawls or bottom-set gillnets shall neither be issued nor renewed.

2013/09/17
Committee: PECH

2012/0179(COD)

Kriton ARSENIS, Dolores GARCÍA-HIERRO CARABALLO, Isabella LÖVIN, Raül ROMEVA i RUEDA, Jean-Paul BESSET, Kartika Tamara LIOTARD, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY, Ulrike RODUST, Anna ROSBACH, Corinne LEPAGE, Chris DAVIES, Gesine MEISSNER, Sabine WILS, Guido MILANA, Jens NILSSON, Linda McAVAN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. Any fishing authorisation issued on the basis of an application made in accordance with paragraph 1 shall specify the characteristics, type and dimensions of the bottom gear to be used and limit the fishing activities authorised to the area in which the intended fishing activity, as set out in paragraph 1(a), and the existing fishing activity, as set out in paragraph 1(b), overlap. However, the area of the intended fishing activity can be extended beyond the area of the existing fishing activity if the Member State has assessed and documented, based on best available scientific advice, that such extension would not have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems. This assessment shall be conducted in accordance with Annex IIa and the 2008 FAO International Guidelines for the Management of Deep-Sea Fisheries in the High Seas and shall be made publicly available. The Commission, in consultation with the Member State and the scientific advisory body, shall review this assessment to ensure that all areas where VMEs are known or likely to occur have been identified and that the proposed mitigation and management measures are sufficient to prevent significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems.

2013/09/17
Committee: PECH

2012/0179(COD)

Kriton ARSENIS, Isabella LÖVIN, Raül ROMEVA i RUEDA, Jean-Paul BESSET, Kartika Tamara LIOTARD, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY, Anna ROSBACH, Corinne LEPAGE, Chris DAVIES, Sabine WILS, Guido MILANA, Linda McAVAN, Jens NILSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. After two years following the entry into force of this Regulation, no fishing authorisation targeting deep-sea species, including in areas defined in Article 7(1)(b), shall be issued or renewed unless the Member State has assessed and documented, based on best available scientific advice, that the fishing activities concerned would not have a significant adverse impact on the marine ecosystem. That assessment shall be conducted in accordance with the 2008 FAO International Guidelines for the Management of Deep-Sea Fisheries in the High Seas including as set out in Annex IIa and shall be made publicly available. The Commission, in consultation with the Member State and the scientific advisory body, shall review this assessment to ensure that all areas where VMEs are known or likely to occur have been identified and that the proposed mitigation and management measures are sufficient to prevent significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems.

2013/09/17
Committee: PECH

2012/0179(COD)

Kriton ARSENIS, Isabella LÖVIN, Dolores GARCÍA-HIERRO CARABALLO, Raül ROMEVA i RUEDA, Jean-Paul BESSET, Kartika Tamara LIOTARD, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY, Ulrike RODUST, Anna ROSBACH, Corinne LEPAGE, Chris DAVIES, Sabine WILS, Guido MILANA, Jens NILSSON, Linda McAVAN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. When allocating the fishing opportunities for deep-sea species available to them Member States shall use transparent and objective criteria that shall include, inter alia: (a) selectivity of fishing methods, gears and practices with low by-catch and low impact on the marine ecosystem, with a particular focus on most vulnerable species and vulnerable marine ecosystems; (b) record of compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy and EU environmental requirements and with respecting catch and/or fishing effort limits designated by scientific advice; (c) quality employment (d) fuel emissions and energy efficiency of the fishing operation; and (e) use of video surveillance or an equivalent electronic monitoring equipment, (f) working conditions that comply with relevant international standards, notably the 2007 ILO Work in Fishing Convention.

2013/09/17
Committee: PECH

2012/0179(COD)

Kriton ARSENIS, Dolores GARCÍA-HIERRO CARABALLO, Isabella LÖVIN, Jean-Paul BESSET, Raül ROMEVA i RUEDA, Kartika Tamara LIOTARD, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY, Anna ROSBACH, Corinne LEPAGE, Chris DAVIES, Alain CADEC, Sabine WILS, Guido MILANA, Jens NILSSON, Linda McAVAN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States shall establish a programme of observer coverage to ensure the collection of reliable, timely and accurate data on the catch and bycatch of deep-sea species, encounters with vulnerable marine ecosystems and other relevant information for the effective implementation of the provisions of this regulation. Vessels using bottom trawls or botom-set gillnets with a fishing authorisation to catch deep-sea species, whether as target or by-catch shall carry 100% observer coverage. The rest of the vessels with an authorisation to catch deep-sea species shall carry 10% observer coverage.

2013/09/17
Committee: PECH

2011/2318(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Reiterates its belief in the need for coherence between the fisheries policy of the Union and its policies with respect to development and the environment; notes that such coherence requires coordination both within the Commission itself and between the Commission and the governments of the individual Member States;deleted

2012/05/08
Committee: PECH

2011/2318(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Believes that the principle of coherence is a key theme for the Union. Each sector policy must, in fact, be in harmony with all other sectorial policies and spirit of the treaties. The external dimension of the CFP, in particular, should prove to be consistent with five other EU sectorial policies of equal importance: 1. trade policy; 2. policy development; 3. environmental policy; 4. maritime policy; 5. the neighbourhood Policy. To this end asks the Commission, having delegated executive tasks related to the CFP, to enhance a dialogue and a greater participation among the various DG's. Because of its unique cross-border nature, the external dimension of the CFP necessarily imply a greater involvement of institutional actors dealing with other relevant sectorial policies.

2012/05/08
Committee: PECH

2011/2318(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7 a. Stresses that EU should develop a specific strategy in the field of fisheries and management of living marine resources, involving all non-European Mediterranean coastal States. The period of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) reform coincides with a historical moment of particular importance for the Mediterranean: the Arab spring has, in fact, changed the policy framework of many countries on the southern shore, starting a new phase of relations with the European Union (EU).

2012/05/08
Committee: PECH

2011/2318(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11 a. Asks that EU shall aim at concluding, as soon as possible, Sustainable Fisheries Cooperation Agreements with neighbouring countries where the EU provides funding and technical support in order to achieve a more concerted and coherent policy, with the aim of a harmonised and sustainable fisheries policy in all shared sea basins, therefore increasing the effectiveness of the CFP in all the regions concerned. These agreements shall be concluded in the spirit of a fair and equitable cooperation and the respect of human rights and shall aim at sharing responsibilities fairly between the Union and the respective partner country.

2012/05/08
Committee: PECH

2011/2318(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)

11 b. In order to improve the cooperation with neighboring countries and to improve the management of shared stocks, the EU should aim at concluding sustainable fisheries cooperation agreements with these countries. These cooperation agreements should not aim at obtaining fishing rights for EU vessels but should aim at achieving a situation where the EU provides funding and technical support in exchange for the application of the same or comparable sustainable management rules as the EU in the third partner country.

2012/05/08
Committee: PECH

2011/2318(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)

15 a. Believes that an effort should be made at EU level to monitor the activities of the EU fleets that operate in non- EU waters outside the framework of fisheries agreements, as these should respect the same guiding principles applied to those fishing in the EU. We believe that concrete measures should be put forward to ensure that working conditions for crew members domiciled outside the EU and working on-board vessels flying an EU flag should be equal to those of workers domiciled in the EU.

2012/05/08
Committee: PECH

2011/2292(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Considers that small-scale fishing should be the subject of differentiated treatment, with management systems and models adapted to its specific characteristics and problems; This in no way excludes small- scale fisheries from the strict application of the rules and the achievement of the objectives set by the CFP;

2012/05/08
Committee: PECH

2011/2292(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Rejects a definition of small-scale fishing that is restrictive and detached from reality; considers that the definition of small-scale fishing should cover a range of criteria, in addition to the strict boat-size criterion, including, inter alia, the impact of fishing techniques on the marine ecosystem, t~~ime spent at sea~~he selectivity of the fishing gear empolyed, the fishing capacity, the number of crew members, the number of days at sea per year, the duration of each fishing trip and the characteristics of the economic unit exploiting the resources;

2012/05/08
Committee: PECH

2011/2292(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Draws attention to the importance of taking into account, not only the quantity of the fleet, but also its quality; considers that the future CFP should encourage the increased sustainability of the fleet in environmental, economic and social terms, by promoting the progressive prevalence of sectors and operators that use fishing techniques with less impact on resources and the marine environment, and that benefit the communities of which they are part in terms of generating jobs and of the quality of these jobs;

2012/05/08
Committee: PECH

2011/2292(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Urges the Commission to work with the Member States, RACs and stakeholders to improve the definition of small-scale fishing in the EU;

2012/05/08
Committee: PECH

2011/2292(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – indent 1

– renewal and modernisation of fleets with a view to making them safer, and more economically and environmentally sustainable (selection of techniques, energy efficiency, etc.), without increasing the fishing capacity of the fleet;

2012/05/08
Committee: PECH

2011/2291(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. In order to preserve living resources, ensuring long-term environmental sustainability, calls on the Commission to introduce, in the multi-annual management plans, a substantial European network of areas closed to fishing, managed and planned spatially by the competent national authorities in agreement with the interested parties;

2012/03/29
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Considers that the common fisheries policy (wild fisheries and aquaculture sector) needs a thorough and ambitious reform if the EU is to ~~lay the foundations of a socio-economically viable and~~ensure the long-term environmentally sustainab~~le fisheries industry in the Union~~ility, which is a prerequisite for securing the economic and social viability of the EU fishing sector;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Believes that incentives should be offered to those who fish sustainably using environment~~-friendly fishing~~ally sustainable, low impact and selective fishing gears and methods, in order to ensure ~~positive~~the widespread use of such fishing practices;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is convinced that the reform of the CFP must establish the right instruments to support an ecosystem-based fisheries management; believes, therefore, that the multiannual management plans must take account of such an ecosystemic approach; , to this end, in order to secure the reversal of the collapse of the fishing sector, and to conserve living aquatic resources and marine ecosystems, and as part of a precautionary approach, Member States shall establish a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas, in which all fishing activities are prohibited, including areas important for fish productivity, in particular nursery grounds, spawning grounds and feeding grounds for fish stocks. Member States shall identify and designate as many sites as are necessary to establish the coherent network of fish stock recovery areas amounting to between 10% and 20% of territorial waters in each Member State and shall notify the Commission of these sites. The establishment of the sites shall be gradual over time.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Supports the management of fisheries resources on the basis of MSY by 2015, meaning by MSY "the average or maximum catch that can be removed under existing environmental conditions, over an indefinite period, without causing the stock to be depleted, assuming that removals and natural mortality are balanced by stable recruitment and growth", in order to phase out overfishing and achieve sustainable stock conservation;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Believes that the objective of achieving MSY based on fishing mortality (FMSY) should be established immediately, as this will in any case put the vast majority of stocks on the right track; calls on the Commission and the Member States to implement this objective in an operational manner, based on sound scientific data and taking account of the socio-economic consequences;deleted

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8 a. Believes necessary, in order to achieve a gradual elimination of discards, to stress the difference between discards and bycatch, the former intended as the portion of the total catch which is dumped or thrown overboard at sea (they are generally considered a waste of fish resources and inconsistent with responsible fisheries); the latter as the total catch of non-target animals (in multispecies/multigear fisheries bycatch generally refers to that part of the catch that should not have been caught, while in specific fisheries includes catching no- target species and size, protected, endangered or threatened species, juveniles fish and organisms for which there is no intended use). In this aim it will be important to have a differentiated management approach.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Believes that a bagradual elimination onf discards should ~~only be put in place if~~be accompanied by technical measures to reduce unwanted bycatch and incentives to encourage selective fishing practices, provided the ecosystem balance is maintained; priority should go to avoiding unwanted catches in the first place, rather than finding ways to market them; also stresses the importance of stakeholder engagement and careful design of the landing obligation, in order not to shift from unwanted fish in the sea to unwanted fish on land;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Stresses the need ~~for more scientific research~~to strengthen and to finance scientific research through the EMFF, in order to develop tackle and fishing techniques in such a way as to avoid bycatches of non-targeted species and promote other sustainable fishing methods; underlines the importance of addressing the management of mixed fisheries to this end;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10 a. Calls on the Commission to conduct pilot projects aimed at the improvement of gear selectivity on a regional fishery, by the end of 2014. The results that emerge shall be included in the long-term management plan of each fishery in the form of the compulsory use of the most selective gear available.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Notes the difficulty of applying such a measure in the Mediterranean, given the existence of mixed fisheries, specific fishing practices and specific climatic and geological conditions; believes that further consultations are needed to tackle the difficulties linked to establishing the infrastructure for collecting and processing the bycatch as proposed by the Commission; calls for further measures to reduce ~~the catch of juveniles~~ and discourage the catch and the market inof juveniles;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Expresses its doubts over the proposals relating to the market in bycatches, and stresses that, in case of implementation, adequate safeguards should be provided in order to avoid the emergence of a parallel market that would ~~paradoxically~~ encourage fishermen to increase their catch;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Asks the Commission to ~~assis~~financially support Member States in offsetting the diverse socio- economic consequences of adopting a discards ban;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Stresses the ~~importance of~~need to involv~~ing~~e fishermen, as well as all stakeholders, alongside scientists in contributing to the collection and analysis of information and the active development of research partnerships;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3

II - Socio-economic and enviromental sustainability

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Notes that the proposal to introduce ‘Transferable Fishing Concessions’ (TFCs), contained in the basic regulation, raises concerns regarding the concentration and creation of monopolies; stresses that in a number of countries transferable fishing rights have allowed fishing capacity to be reduced, which is commendable; emphasises, however, that adequate safeguards would need to be introduced in order to protectas sole mean to solve overcapacity, could create anti-competitive, speculative and concentration practices. As shown by some studies and market analyses on concessions of fishing, as well as direct experience of some MS that have already introduced the system of TFCs, there is a direct correlation between the introduction of the TFCs and the increase of concentration of fishing rights in the hands of few traders, and the consequent rise in the prices of fishery products. Stresses that in a number of countries transferable fishing rights have allowed fishing capacity to be reduced, but mainly at the expense of the small-scale and coastal fishing, which is the most economically endangered part of the industry but also ~~that~~ providing most of the jobs and economic activity in coastal regions; . Stresses furthermore serious doubts on the implementation of such a quota-based system in the mediterranean sea.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Believes that ~~such a measure should offer priority access to those who fish in a socially and environmentally responsible way; believes that TFCs~~following the principle of fisheries resources conservation, if a system of concessions is introduced: - should be a territorial use rights or concession - should be on a voluntary basis, taking into account, in implementing the concessions system, of the principle of concurrent jurisdiction, considering that the TCFs system has to do with how to allocate the economic fishing oppotunities in order to organize the common market within the European Union; - should be not transferable; - should be managed by the State, which will establish the appropriate safeguard measures in order to compensate the consequences of the introduction of such a system on the employment; - should offer priority access to those who fish in a socially and environmentally responsible way; - should offer safeguard measures for the coastal and artisanal fisheries, starting from a common small scale fisheries definition; - should not be the ~~only measure~~sole mean proposed for reducing overcapacity, ~~and that a Member State should be exempted from the obligation to introduce TFCs if it achieves the necessary capacity reduction without their use;~~but should be accompanied by other actions aiming to the same purpose; - should take into account the difficult implementation of the TFCs system in those seas where the quota system almost doesn't exist.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)

23 a. Stresses that when allocating individual fishing opportunities a Member State shall give priority access to fishing vessels that fulfil transparent and objective criteria. The transparent criteria will be set by the Council and the Parliament, will be made publicly available and will include but not be limited to: (a) the employment of more selective fishing methods, gears and practices with low by-catch and low impact on the marine ecosystem; (b) have a good record of compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy and with respecting catch and/or fishing effort limits designated by scientific advice (c) ensure increased, good quality employment, provided that this does not have negative environmental impacts; (d) the use of vessels and fishing methods that have low fuel emissions and are energy efficient; and (e) the use of video surveillance or an equivalent electronic monitoring equipment, (f) working conditions that comply with relevant international standards, notably the 2007 ILO Work in Fishing Convention.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Believes strongly that the reformed CFP must not be removed from the socio- economic and environmental context in which it exists; considers that the fisheries and aquaculture sectors must be seen as important direct and indirect sources of job creation in our maritime regions, which underpin their economy as a whole;. To this end the CFP should contribute to enhance the standard of living of the communities depending on fisheries, granting better working standards for fishermen, in particular through compliance with the health and safety legislation and of the rules established by the collective labour agreements

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28

28. Considers that the fisheries sector can remain sustainable ~~only~~when a balance between socio-economic and environmental aspects will be found and if there are sufficient and adequately trained and skilled workers~~; b~~.Believes that in order to achieve this, careers in fishing need to remain attractive and standards of qualifications and training need to meet international and European requirements; calls on the Commission to promote proper training and ~~mandatory~~ education schemes in best practice in different areas of the sector, since this will attract young people and help create a competitive and eco- friendly fisheries and sustainable aquaculture sector;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)

30 a. Believes that a clear distinction between employed fisherman and shipowner would be appropriate, in order to avoid confusion about the implementation and the impact of certain measures on the different actors involved in the fisheries sector.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)

30 b. Believes that the proposal for a Regulation on the CFP reform, should be interpreted by taking into account the provisions of the Regulation on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund regarding the improvement of working and living conditions, training and safety for workers in the fisheries sector.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5

III - Regionalisation and multi-annual plans

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)

31 b. Believes that the reform should be an opportunity to significantly move towards a renewed cooperation between the scientific community, industry and social partners, in orde to implement the process of regionalization.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32

32. Believes that as far as regionalisation is concerned, the key response is good governance, which means a bottom-up approach; stresses that clear and simple rules must be established at the appropriate level, thus increasing compliance; also strongly believes that the Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) ~~promot~~with a wider representation and more responsibilities should further promote the dialogue and cooperation between stakeholders ~~and should~~ contributeing actively tobefore the establishing of ~~Long Term M~~the multi-annual management Pplans;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Believes, more generally, that the role of the RACs should be strengthened; in this respect, urges the Commission to table a new proposal aimed at strengthening the participation of stakeholders and small- scale fisheries, thus leading to genuine regionalisation in the CFP; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission's proposal to set up a Black Sea Advisory Council and the Advisory Council for Aquaculture.Their composition should be established according to the ordinary legislative procedure and the Art. 43.2 of TFEU. ;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Believes, more generally, that the role of the RACs should be strengthened; in this respect, ~~urges the Commission to table a new proposal aimed at strengthening the participation of stakeholders and small- scale fisheri~~stresses that the RACs should promote a balanced representation of all stakeholders, including representatives from all segments of the fishing sector, the processing industry, scientists, local authorities, NGOs, control agencies and civil society representatives, thus leading to genuine regionalisation in the CFP; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission's proposal to set up a Black Sea Advisory Council;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34

34. Stresses that an ambitious and real reform of the CFP can only be successful if sufficient financial means are available for the next ten years, in order to support all the reform measures and tackle the socio- economic and environmental problems that may occur;

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 b (new)

34 b. Believes that the principle of coherence is a key theme for the Union. Each sector policy must, in fact, be in harmony with all other sectorial policies and spirit of the treaties. The external dimension of the CFP, in particular, should prove to be consistent with five other EU sectorial policies of equal importance: 1. trade policy; 2. policy development; 3. environmental policy; 4. maritime policy; 5. the Neighbourhood Policy. To this end asks the Commission, having delegated executive tasks related to the CFP, to enhance a dialogue and a greater participation among the various DG's. Because of its unique cross-border nature, the external dimension of the CFP necessarily imply a greater involvement of institutional actors dealing with other relevant sectorial policies.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 c (new)

34 c. Stresses that EU should develop a specific strategy in the field of fisheries and management of living marine resources, involving all non-European Mediterranean coastal States. The period of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) reform coincides with a historical moment of particular importance for the Mediterranean: the Arab spring has, in fact, changed the policy framework of many countries on the southern shore, starting a new phase of relations with the European Union (EU).

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 d (new)

34 d. Asks that EU shall aim at concluding, as soon as possible, Sustainable Fisheries Cooperation Agreements with neighbouring countries where the EU provides funding and technical support in order to achieve a more concerted and coherent policy, with the aim of a harmonised and sustainable fisheries policy in all shared sea basins, therefore increasing the effectiveness of the CFP in all the regions concerned. These agreements shall be concluded in the spirit of a fair and equitable cooperation and the respect of human rights and shall aim at sharing responsibilities fairly between the Union and the respective partner country.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 e (new)

34 e. In order to improve the cooperation with neighboring countries and to improve the management of shared stocks, the EU should aim at concluding sustainable fisheries cooperation agreements with these countries. These cooperation agreements should not aim at obtaining fishing rights for EU vessels but should aim at achieving a situation where the EU provides funding and technical suppor in exchange for the application of the same or comparable sustainable management rules as the EU in the third partner country.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2290(INI)

David Maria SASSOLI, Guido MILANA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 f (new)

34 f. Believes that an effort should be made at EU level to monitor the activities of the EU fleets that operate in non- EU waters outside the framework of fisheries agreements, as these should respect the same guiding principles applied to those fishing in the EU. We believe that concrete measures should be put forward to ensure that working conditions for crew members domiciled outside the EU and working on-board vessels flying an EU flag should be equal to those of workers domiciled in the EU.

2012/05/09
Committee: PECH

2011/2096(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 6

– the Commission to submit a proposal for rules governing port services by 2014, with specific reference to technical-nautical services a regulation of market access and of their functioning is still necessary to safeguard the safety of navigation, the security and the environmental protection;

2011/09/21
Committee: ITRE

2011/2096(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 6 bis (new)

- the introduction of a real European policy for short and medium shipping, in order to permit a massive modal shift from road to sea transport and thus achieve the EU objectives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector; - a European scheme to be studied and tested based on granting support for all ships using biofuel;

2011/09/21
Committee: ITRE

2011/2086(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)

- having regard to [Part VII on External Policy] of Regulation (EU) No .../2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... on the Common Fisheries Policy1 __________________ 1 See Council doc. No. [to be filled in when available]

2013/06/24
Committee: PECH

2011/2086(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)

- having regard to its resolution of 22 November 2012 on the external dimension of the common fisheries policy,

2013/06/24
Committee: PECH

2011/2086(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Calls on the EU, in order to improve cooperation with neighbouring countries and the management of shared stocks, to seek to conclude sustainable fisheries cooperation agreements with those countries; hopes that the aim of those cooperation agreements will not be to secure fishing rights for EU vessels but to create a situation in which the EU provides funding and technical support with the goal of ensuring that the third partner country applies sustainable management rules that are comparable with those in the EU;

2013/06/24
Committee: PECH

2011/2086(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Encourages the Member States to introduce integrated coastal zone management and maritime activity planning – offshore wind power generation, laying of under water cables and pipelines, maritime transport, fisheries and aquaculture and the creation of restocking areas – under the Strategy for Blue Growth and within the framework of existing agreements with neighbouring countries, including third countries, that lie on the same regional sea;

2013/06/24
Committee: PECH

2011/2086(INI)

Judith A. MERKIES, Nessa CHILDERS, Andrés PERELLÓ RODRÍGUEZ, Minodora CLIVETI, Christel SCHALDEMOSE, Pavel POC, Patrizia TOIA, Guido MILANA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Encourages the establishment of ~~maritime zones, in particular the exclusive economic zone~~protected maritime areas, which will not only improve fisheries conservation and management beyond territorial waters but will also promote sustainable fisheries resources, facilitate the control of and fight against IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated) fishing, as well as improving marine management within these basins; stresses the need for the EU to provide adequate guidance and support to Member States in this respect;

2013/06/24
Committee: PECH

2011/0409(COD)

Judith A. MERKIES, Nessa CHILDERS, Pavel POC, Andrés PERELLÓ RODRÍGUEZ, Minodora CLIVETI, Christel SCHALDEMOSE, Åsa WESTLUND, Marita ULVSKOG, Patrizia TOIA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)

(9a) In order to reduce road traffic noise, public authorities may put in place measures and incentives to accelerate the purchase and use of quieter vehicles.

2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)

(10a) The Commission should examine the potential of active safety systems in more silent vehicles such as hybrid and electric vehicles to better serve the objective of improving the safety of vulnerable road users in urban areas, such as blind, visually and auditorily challenged pedestrians, cyclists and children.

2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI

2011/0409(COD)

Judith A. MERKIES, Nessa CHILDERS, Andrés PERELLÓ RODRÍGUEZ, Minodora CLIVETI, Pavel POC, Christel SCHALDEMOSE, Patrizia TOIA, Mario PIRILLO, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)

(21a) 'point of sale' means a location where vehicles are offered for sale to consumers.

2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI

2011/0409(COD)

Judith A. MERKIES, Andrés PERELLÓ RODRÍGUEZ, Minodora CLIVETI, Nessa CHILDERS, Christel SCHALDEMOSE, Patrizia TOIA, Mario PIRILLO, Pavel POC, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 21 b (new)

(21b) 'technical promotional material' means technical manuals, brochures and catalogues (whether these appear in printed, electronic or online form), as well as websites, the purpose of which is to market vehicles to customers.

2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI

2011/0409(COD)

Judith A. MERKIES, Andrés PERELLÓ RODRÍGUEZ, Christel SCHALDEMOSE, Nessa CHILDERS, Minodora CLIVETI, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5

5. In the application for type-approval, the manufacturer shall provide a statement, supported by the outcome of appropriate test results established in accordance with the model set out in Appendix 1 of Annex VIII, that the vehicle type to be approved complies with the requirements of Article 8~~(1) and 8(2).~~

2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI

2011/0409(COD)

Judith A. MERKIES, Pavel POC, Åsa WESTLUND, Marita ULVSKOG, Patrizia TOIA, Nessa CHILDERS, Andrés PERELLÓ RODRÍGUEZ, Minodora CLIVETI, Christel SCHALDEMOSE, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)

Article 13a Review The Commission shall assess the need to review this Regulation, taking into account, inter alia, whether active safety systems can better serve the objective of improving the safety of vulnerable road users in urban areas, in addition to, or as compared to acoustic vehicle alerting systems.

2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 14 – point b

(b) Food security, sustainable agriculture, sustainable aquaculture and fishing, marine and maritime research, and the bio- economy;

2012/07/24
Committee: PECH

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2

Over the coming decades, Europe will be challenged by increased competition for limited and finite natural resources, by the effects of climate change, in particular on primary production systems (agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture) and by the need to provide a sustainable, safe and secure food supply for the European and an increasing global population. A 70% increase in the world food supply is estimated to be required to feed the 9 billion global population by 2050. Agriculture accounts for about 10 % of Union greenhouse gases emissions, and while declining in Europe, global emissions from agriculture are projected to increase up to 20 % by 2030. Furthermore, Europe will need to ensure sufficient supplies of raw materials, energy and industrial products, under conditions of decreasing fossil carbon resources (oil and liquid gas production expected to decrease by about 60 % by 2050), while maintaining its competitiveness. Bio-waste (estimated at up to 138 million tonnes per year in the Union, of which up to 40 % is land-filled) represents a huge problem and cost, despite its high potential added value. For example, an estimated 30 % of all food produced in developed countries is discarded. Major changes are needed to reduce this amount by 50 % in the Union by 2030. In addition, national borders are irrelevant in the spread of animal and plant pests and diseases, including zoonotic diseases, and food borne pathogens. While effective national prevention measures are needed, action at Union level is essential for ultimate control and the effective running of the single market. The challenge is complex, affects a broad range of interconnected sectors and requires a plurality of approaches.(Does not affect English version.)

2012/07/24
Committee: PECH

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1

Agriculture, forestry ~~and~~, fisheries and aquaculture together with the bio-based industries are the major sectors underpinning the bio-economy. This latter represents a large and growing market estimated to be worth over EUR 2 trillion, providing 20 million jobs and accounting for 9 % of total employment in the Union in 2009. Investments in research and innovation under this societal challenge will enable Europe to take leadership in the concerned markets and will play a role in achieving the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy and its Innovation Union and Resource Efficient Europe flagship initiatives.

2012/07/24
Committee: PECH

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – introductory part

(c) Unlocking the potential of aquatic living resources by implementing an ecosystem approach to fishing and aquaculture

2012/07/24
Committee: PECH

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1

The aim is to sustainably exploit aquatic living resources to maximise social and economic benefits/returns from Europe's oceans and seas and inland waters (fresh water, salt water and brackish water). The activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive European aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ‘blue’ growth, in respect of the precautionary principle.

2012/07/24
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) The success of the Common Fisheries Policy depends on an effective system of control, inspection, including workplace inspections and enforcement as well as on reliable complete data, both for scientific advice and for implementation and control purposes; therefore the EMFF should support these policies.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)

(7) a) the EMFF must contribute to improving the standards of living for those who depend on fishing, guaranteeing better working standards for fishermen, in particular through respect of the legislation on health and safety in the workplace and the provisions stipulated by collective labour agreements.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 b (new)

(7) b) In order to avoid confusion about the application and impact of specific financial measures of the EMFF on the various stakeholders who participate in the fishing sector, it will be useful to introduce a clear distinction between the ship owner and wage-earning fishermen, as has already been set forth in ILO Convention no. 188.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 and social conditions which are necessary for economic ~~and soci~~, social and cultural development. It should contribute moreover to increased productivity, a ~~fai~~llow a better standard of living and labour for the fisheries sector, enable stable markets and a rationalisation of the supply chain, ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)

(9) a) The measures financed through the EMFF should comply with articles 39 and 41 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, referring to a balanced approach in the use of labour law and effective coordination as regards vocational training.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) In order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship. Therefore the EMFF should support innovative operations and ~~business development~~the ecologically sustainable development of businesses, in line with the precautionary principle and the ecosystem-based approach.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) Investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support integration between the education and training system and businesses in the sector, initial training, qualifications and retraining, as well as 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.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) Conscious of the weak presence of ~~small~~ fishermen in the social dialogue, particularly small-scale and coastal fishermen ~~in the social dialogue, the EMFF should support~~, as well as professional associations, the EMFF should support, at European, national, regional and local level, organisations promoting this dialogue in the appropriate fora.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)

(34) a) Support for the development and implementation of multiannual plans (Articles 9-11 of the Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy)

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41

(41) It is paramount to integrate environmental concerns into the EMFF and support the implementation of conservation measures under the CFP taking however into account the diverse conditions throughout the Union waters. For this purpose it is essential to develop a regionalised approach to conservation measures, in which the Member States which share a type of fishing are encouraged to work together and guarantee a consistent approach in the fishing sector.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

(43) In line with the discard ban 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 and provide training to the crews on the application of the new legislation. 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 caught.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50

(50) Conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture (including inland waters, fresh water, salt water and brackish water), taking into account access to waters and space, the EMFF should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51

(51) Investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support lifelong learning and networking stimulating the dissemination and exchange of knowledge a~~s well as advisory services helping~~nd good practices, through all the competent advisory services (in terms of materials available), including professional associations, so that they can help to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51 a (new)

(51) a) Given the need to identify geographical areas with a greater potential for the development of aquaculture in terms of access to both water and land, the EMFF should support the national and regional authorities in their strategic choices, particularly regarding the definition and mapping of the zones which may be considered most suitable to the development of aquaculture, taking into account, if relevant, the maritime spatial planning process.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52

(52) In order to promote environmentally sustainable aquaculture, the EMFF should support aquaculture activities which are highly respectful of the environment, the conversion of aquaculture enterprises to eco-management, measures intended to encourage the use of renewable energy sources, the use of audit schemes as well as the conversion to organic aquaculture. In the same vein, the EMFF should also support aquaculture providing for special environmental services, including the conservation and development of wetlands.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53 a (new)

(53 a) The EMFF should support the establishment a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas, in which all fishing activities are prohibited, and which include areas important for fish productivity, in particular nursery grounds, spawning grounds and feeding grounds for fish stocks.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55

(55) Considering that the community-led approach for local development has, over a number of years, proven its utility in promoting the development of fisheries, aquaculture and rural areas by fully taking into account the multi-sectoral needs for endogenous development, support should be continued and reinforced in the future.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 80

(80) The EMFF should also support sustainable economic growth, employment, innovation and competitiveness within maritime sectors and in coastal regions. It is particularly important to identify regulatory barriers and skill deficiencies hindering growth in emerging and prospective maritime sectors, as well as operations aimed at fostering investment in technological innovation necessary to enhance the business potential of marine and maritime applications. The EMFF shall support measures to develop the education and vocational training system in the sector, including by acquiring the equipment and tools needed to improve the quality of education and training services.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)

(5a) 'fish stock recovery area' means a clearly defined geographical area within a Member State's territorial waters in which all fishing activities are prohibited;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19 a (new)

(19 a) ‘fishing tourism’ means a supplementary activity carried out by professional fishermen whereby persons who are not crew members board fishing vessels as tourists or researchers. This activity may include the provision of on- board meals.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19 b (new)

(19b) «Τraditional fishing vessel» refers to a vessel that is built with a typology in hull form, construction and material, which remained unchanged for at least 100 years, be able to navigate and continue to carry out fishing activities compatible with the European and national rules currently in force.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) promote the economic, social and environmental sustainability of fishing and aquaculture activities;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)

(cb) supporting measures to facilitate access to credit and venture capital for fishing businesses;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a

(a) promotion of economic growth, social inclusion, creation of jobs and supporting labour mobility in coastal and inland communities depending on fishing and aquaculture;, with special focus on youth employment and the employment of women

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) promotion of the transfer between generations;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a b (new)

(ab) promotion of the multifunctionality of fishing businesses

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

(b) diversification of fisheries activities into other sectors of maritime economy and growth of maritime economy, including mitigation of climate change., including through the development of a system of education and vocational training in the sector, paying particular attention to regional and local levels;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)

(bb) preserve or maintain operational traditional vessels and shipyards that pertain to the protection of maritime heritage;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c

(c) development of new professional skills and lifelong learning through the development of a system for education and vocational training, in particular through initial training, qualification, specialisation and retraining;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part

(3) Fostering innovative, competitive and ~~knowledge based aquaculture~~sustainable aquaculture based on knowledge and the ecosystem, which takes into account and respects local traditions, through the focus on the following areas:

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

(c) development of new professional skills and lifelong learning with particular reference to young aquaculture farmers;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)

(da) promotion of activities involving the processing of aquaculture products

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d b (new)

(db) supporting and promoting local aquaculture products

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) Promoting a sustainable, organic and resource efficient aquaculture through the focus on the following areas:

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

(b) promotion of aquaculture with high level of environmental protection and of animal health and welfare and of public health and safety., with a focus on the aquaculture of herbivorous species, producing food for human consumption and on organic aquaculture

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)

(bb) training fishermen in on-board safety

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) operators that have had their fishing licence suspended more than twice, in accordance with Article 92(3), that have committed a serious infringement under 42 of the Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 or Article 90(1) of the Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) the identification of the period of time during which operators are inadmissible for support referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 which shall be proportionate to the seriousness or to the repetition of the infringement or non- compliance;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) construction of new fishing vessels, ~~decommissioning or importation of fishing vessels~~except in cases envisaging the replacement of vessels over 40 years old which fulfil the following conditions: halving of the fishing effort, proven reduction of engine power and use of selective fishing gear;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c

~~(c) temporary cessation of fishing activities;~~deleted

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d

~~(d) experimental fishing;~~deleted

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) a demonstration of a pertinent approach integrated into the programme towards innovation, the environment, including the specific needs of Natura 2000 areas, the establishment of fish stock recovery areas and climate change mitigation and adaptation;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the provision of professional advice on business and marketing strategies, including advice on promotion, marketing and public relations.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ~~lifelong learning~~actions and operations to promote lifelong learning, through vocational training and the educational system in the fisheries sector, 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;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) networking and exchange of experience and best practice between stakeholders including among training organisations and those promoting equal opportunities between men and women;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) promoting the social dialogue at national, regional orand local level involving fishermen and otheir ~~relevant stakeholder~~professional bodies.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) development initiatives in the fisheries or aquaculture sector by young operators working on their own or in partnership.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) business start-ups ~~outside~~, for sustainable activities related to the maritime sector, excluding fishing;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) retrofitting of small scale coastal fishing vessels in order to reassign them for activities outside or supplementary to fishing.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. In order to facilitate access for businesses to credit and venture capital, within the scope of their own operational programmes, Member States may consider cofinancing expenditure on operations which provide for contributions to support financial engineering instruments for businesses, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including micro- enterprises, such as venture capital funds, guarantee funds and loan funds, as well as through holding funds.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1

1. In order to improve working, health and living conditions on board for fishermen on fishing vessels the EMFF may support investments, including on board or in individual equipments, providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or Union law. The EMFF may also support measures for advice and technical assistance concerning the management of health and safety on board with a view to improving organisation on board, preventing accidents or mishaps on board and disseminating good practice relating to prevention.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The EMFF should support research into innovative safety devices.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. Support shall be granted for the total renovation of vessels more than 40 years old which meet the following conditions: halving of fishing effort, proven reduction in engine power, use of selective fishing gear.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 a (new)

Article 33a Measures for the reduction of fishing effort 1. The EMFF may contribute to the funding of aid measures for the temporary cessation of fishing activities to support fishermen and owners of fishing vessels. 2. The duration of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall be determined on the basis of the best available scientific research on the status of stocks.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – title

Support ~~to systems of transferable fishing concessions of the CFP~~for the development and application of the multiannual plans (Articles 9 - 11 of the CFP Regulation)

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 a (new)

Article 34a Supporting the development and implementation of multiannual plans 1. In order to ensure that the multiannual plans are successfully implemented within the framework of Articles 9 - 11 of the regulation on the common fisheries policy, the EMFF may support: (a) participation by stakeholders in the planning and development of the multiannual plans; (b) implementation of the multiannual plans; (c) management of the multiannual plans. The aid referred to in Article 1(c) may only be granted to public authorities.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. In order to ensure efficient implementation of the CFP’s priorities on regionalisation and conservation measures under Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] the EMFF may support:

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) stakeholder participation in designing and implementing multiannual plans in accordance with Article 9 to 11 of the CFP Regulation and conservation measures in the meaning of Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy]

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. In order to reduce the impact of fishing on the marine environment, foster the elimination of discards and facilitate the transition to sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY, the EMFF may support investments in equipment, instruments and systems:

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) eliminating or reducing discards;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2

2. Support shall not be granted more than once during the programming period for the same Union fishing vessel and for the same type of equipment, instrument or system.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3

3. Support shall only be granted when the gear or other equipment, instruments or systems referred under paragraph 1 hasve demonstrably better size- selection or lower impact on non-target species than the standard gear or other equipment, instruments or systems permitted under Union law or relevant national law of Member States adopted in the context of regionalisation as referred to in the [Regulation on the CFP].

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 4 – point b

(b) fishermen who own the gear, instruments or systems to be replaced and who have worked on board of a Union fishing vessel for at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) identification, classification, selection, management, restoration and monitoring of marine protected areas in view of the implementation of the spatial protection measures referred to in Article 13(4) of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2008/56/EC;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

ea. In order to secure the conservation of living aquatic resources and marine ecosystems, and as part of a precautionary approach, Member States shall establish a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas in which all fishing activities are prohibited, including in particular areas important for fish reproduction. Member States shall identify and designate the areas that are necessary to establish a coherent network of fish stock recovery areas, together with the scientific community, and producer organization representatives of the fishermen concerned and in concertation with the Advisory Council.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Kriton ARSENIS, Chris DAVIES, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) the participation in other actions aimed at maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services within the framework for EU action in the field of marine environment policy, such as the restoration of specific marine and coastal habitats in support of sustainable fish stocks.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 a (new)

Article 41 a Protection of maritime heritage 1. In order to support and promote traditional maritime crafts related to fisheries and preserve or maintain operational the vessels that pertain to the protection of the maritime heritage of a Member State, the EMFF may support: (a) training and investments for the support of traditional shipyards and traditional maritime crafts; (b) investments onboard aimed at restoring traditional wooden fishing vessels without increasing the fishing capacity of the vessel; (c) Investments for the safekeeping and maintenance of traditional fishing vessels that pertain to the protection of maritime heritage and have been decommissioned. 2. Support shall only be granted to the owners of shipyards and fishing vessels and not more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel. 3. Member States shall ensure that vessels receiving support under paragraph 1 (b) continue to operate.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) developing or introducing in the market new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art, including native species with good market potential, new or improved processes, new or improved management and organisation systems.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) diversification of the income of aquaculture enterprises through the development of new native aquaculture species with good market and environmental prospects;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3

3. Support under paragraph (1)(a) shall only be granted to public law bodies selected to set up the farm advisory services. Support under paragraph (1)(b) shall only be granted to aquaculture SMEs or aquaculture producer's organisations or industry associations.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1

1. In order to foster entrepreneurship in aquaculture, the EMFF may support the setting up of aquaculture enterprises by new starting farmers, with particular focus on the entry of micro enterprises, young farmers and female entrepreneurs.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)

(-a) primarily develop the aquaculture of herbivorous species, producing food for human consumption;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) possess adequate professional skills and competence, that is, possess a professional qualification recognised under the EQF (European Qualification Framework) system;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) the restoration of existing aquaculture ponds or lagoons and connected habitats, through removal of silt, or ~~possible measures aimed at the~~ prevention of silt deposition.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) forms of extensive aquaculture, including forms of aquaculture in wetlands, enabling conservation and improvement of the environment, biodiversity, and management of the landscape and traditional features of aquaculture zones.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the development of general and species specific best practices or codes of conducts on bio-security ~~or on~~, animal health and animal welfare needs in aquaculture;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) increasing the availability of veterinary medicines, including vaccines, for its use in aquaculture and promoting appropriate use of such medicines through the commissioning of pharmaceutical studies and the dissemination and exchange of information.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(d a) environmental pollution

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1

1. For the purposes of the EMFF, the integrated local development strategy referred to in Article 28(1)(c) of [Regulation (EU) No […] laying down Common Provisions] shall be based on the interaction and consultation between actors and projects of different sectors of the local economy, in particular the fisheries and aquaculture sectors;, and in this regard, Regional Advisory Councils should be consulted.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 2

2. Local action groups may request the payment of an advance from the competent paying agency if such possibility is provided for in the operational programme. The amount of the advances shall not exceed 50% of the public support ~~related to the running costs~~.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii a (new)

(iia) in order to improve both cooperation with neighbouring countries and the management of shared stocks, sustainable fisheries cooperation agreements shall be concluded with these countries; these cooperation agreements shall aim not at obtaining fishing rights for EU vessels but at achieving a situation where the EU could provide funding and technical support with the aim of attaining comparable sustainable management rules as the EU in the third partner country;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii

(iii) promoting cross-sectoral cooperation platforms and networks, including representatives of public authorities, regional and local authorities, industry, the tourism sector, research stakeholders, citizens, civil society organisations and the social partners, in particular in the framework of sea-basin strategies;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) promoting the protection of the marine environment, in particular its biodiversity and marine protected areas such as Natura 2000 sites, and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources, a~~nd to further define the boundaries of the sustainability of human activities that have an impact on the marine environment, in par~~pplying the ecosystem-based approach, with reference to the management of human activities, in line with the objective of good environmental status sticpula~~r in the framework of~~ted by the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(fa) training projects for the development of knowledge, professional qualifications and measures aimed at promoting professional development in the maritime sector

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1 – point f b (new)

(fb) provide/identify suitable instruments for integrated coastal zone management, maritime spatial planning and the management of resources shared at sea- basin level

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) activities of coordination and cooperation among Member States and, where appropriate, between Member States and regions, to develop maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management, including expenditure related to systems and practices of data sharing and monitoring, evaluation activities, the setting up and running of networks of experts, and the setting up of a programme aiming at building capacity for Member States to implement maritime spatial planning;

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) specific control and enforcement measures under CFP;, including workplace inspections

2013/01/17
Committee: PECH

2011/0276(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65

(65) Where an urban or territorial development strategy – which includes maritime and spatial planning aspects – requires an integrated approach because it involves investments under more than one priority axis of one or several operational programmes, action supported by the Funds should be carried out as an integrated territorial investment within an operational programme.

2012/06/04
Committee: PECH

2011/0276(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70

(70) It is important to bring the achievements of the Union's Funds to the attention of the general public. Citizens have the right to know ~~how the Union's~~not only what EU financial resources are being invested but also what procedures must be followed in order to make use of those resources. The responsibility to ensure that the appropriate information is communicated to the public should lie with both the managing authorities and the beneficiaries. To ensure more efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the Commission, the resources allocated to communication actions under this Regulation shall also contribute to cover the corporate communication of the political priorities of the European Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this Regulation.

2012/06/04
Committee: PECH

2011/0276(COD)

Vincenzo IOVINE, Giommaria UGGIAS, Andrea COZZOLINO, Guido MILANA, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Leonardo DOMENICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises and the agricultural sector (for EAFRD) and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture sector (for the EMFF);

2012/06/04
Committee: PECH

2011/0276(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) A performance framework should be defined for each programme with a view to monitoring progress towards the objectives and targets set for each programme over the course of the programming period. The Commission should undertake a performance review in cooperation with the Member States in 2017 and 2019. A performance reserve should be foreseen and allocated in 2019 where milestones set in the performance framework have been attained. Due to their diversity and multi-country character, there should be no performance reserve for 'European Territorial Cooperation' programmes. In cases where the shortfall in the achievement of milestones or targets is significant, the Commission should be able to suspend ~~pay~~commitments to the programme or, at the end of the programming period, apply financial corrections, in order to ensure that the Union budget is not used in a wasteful or inefficient way.

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Vincenzo IOVINE, Giommaria UGGIAS, Andrea COZZOLINO, Salvatore CARONNA, Leonardo DOMENICI, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58

(58) In order to strengthen the focus on results and achievement of the Europe 2020 objectives and targets, five per cent of the resources for the 'Investment for growth and jobs' goal should be set aside as a performance reserve for each Fund, and category of region in each Member State.deleted

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Francesco DE ANGELIS, Salvatore CARONNA, Vincenzo IOVINE, Andrea COZZOLINO, Leonardo DOMENICI, Patrizia TOIA, Guido MILANA, Mario PIRILLO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58

(58) In order to strengthen the focus on results and achievement of the Europe 2020 objectives and targets, five per cent of the resources for the 'Investment for growth and jobs' goal should be set aside as a performance reserve for each Fund, and category of region in each Member State.deleted

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Francesco DE ANGELIS, Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Patrizia TOIA, Vincenzo IOVINE, Guido MILANA, Mario PIRILLO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 87

(87) The frequency of audits on operations should be proportionate to the extent of the Union's support from the Funds. In particular, ~~the number of~~only one audits shall be carried out ~~should be reduced wh~~whenevere the total eligible expenditure for an operation does not exceed EUR 1200 000. Nevertheless, it should be possible to carry out audits at any time where there is evidence of an irregularity or fraud, or, following closure of a completed operation, as part of an audit sample. In order that the level of auditing by the Commission is proportionate to the risk, the Commission should be able to reduce its audit work in relation to operational programmes where there are no significant deficiencies or where the audit authority can be relied on.

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Patrizia TOIA, Mario PIRILLO, Vincenzo IOVINE, Leonardo DOMENICI, Giancarlo SCOTTÀ, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. For the Partnership Contract and each programme respectively, athe Member States and local and regional authorities shall organise a partnership with the following partners:

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Patrizia TOIA, Mario PIRILLO, Vincenzo IOVINE, Leonardo DOMENICI, Giancarlo SCOTTÀ, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

a) ~~regional, local, urban and~~ other public authorities

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Patrizia TOIA, Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Leonardo DOMENICI, Vincenzo IOVINE, Mario PIRILLO, Silvia COSTA, Guido MILANA, Giancarlo SCOTTÀ

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)

1a) preserving and promoting the cultural and creative heritage of the Union;

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Patrizia TOIA, Mario PIRILLO, Vincenzo IOVINE, Leonardo DOMENICI, Giancarlo SCOTTÀ, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6

6) preserving and protecting the environment, cultural and creative heritage and promoting resource efficiency;

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Patrizia TOIA, Mario PIRILLO, Vincenzo IOVINE, Leonardo DOMENICI, Giancarlo SCOTTÀ, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, approving the Partnership Contract no later than six months after its submission by the Member State, provided that any observations made by the Commission have been satisfactorily taken into account. As part of its decision to adopt the Partnership Contract, the Commission shall take account of the effective involvement of the autonomous regional territories called to enter into the Partnership Contract, in accordance with the institutional system of each Member State. The Partnership Contract shall not enter into force before 1 January 2014.

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Francesco DE ANGELIS, Patrizia TOIA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Salvatore CARONNA, Vincenzo IOVINE, Leonardo DOMENICI, Guido MILANA, Mario PIRILLO

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Where a Member State proposes an amendment to the Partnership Contract, the Commission shall carry out an assessment in accordance with paragraph 1 and, where appropriate, shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, approving the amendment within three months of its submission by the Member State.

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Patrizia TOIA, Mario PIRILLO, Vincenzo IOVINE, Leonardo DOMENICI, Giancarlo SCOTTÀ, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 16 – paragraph 1

Member States shall concentrate support, in accordance with the Fund-specific rules, on actions bringing the greatest added value in relation to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, addressing the challenges identified in the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, and taking into account national and regional needs. In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, the managing authorities shall independently select the thematic objectives and investment priorities on which to concentrate the Union's support.

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Vincenzo IOVINE, Andrea COZZOLINO, Giommaria UGGIAS, Salvatore CARONNA, Guido MILANA, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Leonardo DOMENICI, Patrizia TOIA

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 5

5. The Commission shall assess the information provided on the fulfilment of the ex ante conditionalities in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes. It may decide, when adopting a programme, to suspend all or part of interim payments to the programme pending the satisfactory completion of actions to fulfil an ex ante ~~conditionality. The failure to complete actions to fulfil an ex ante~~ conditionality by the deadline set out in the programme shall constitute a basis for suspending ~~pay~~commitments by the Commission.

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Francesco DE ANGELIS, Patrizia TOIA, Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Leonardo DOMENICI, Vincenzo IOVINE, Guido MILANA, Giancarlo SCOTTÀ, Mario PIRILLO

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 18

Article 18 Performance reserve 5% of the resources allocated to each CSF Fund and Member State, with the exception of resources allocated to the European territorial cooperation goal and to Title V of the EMFF Regulation, shall constitute a performance reserve to be allocated in accordance with Article 20.deleted

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Francesco DE ANGELIS, Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Patrizia TOIA, Leonardo DOMENICI, Vincenzo IOVINE, Guido MILANA, Giancarlo SCOTTÀ, Mario PIRILLO

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 20

~~[...]~~deleted

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Francesco DE ANGELIS, Patrizia TOIA, Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Vincenzo IOVINE, Leonardo DOMENICI, Guido MILANA, Giancarlo SCOTTÀ, Mario PIRILLO

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 21

~~[...]~~deleted

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Francesco DE ANGELIS, Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Patrizia TOIA, Vincenzo IOVINE, Leonardo DOMENICI, Guido MILANA, Giancarlo SCOTTÀ

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3

3. Programmes shall be submitted by the Member States ~~at the same time as~~within six months of the submission of the Partnership Contract, with the exception of European territorial cooperation programmes, which shall be submitted within ~~six~~nine months of the approval of the ~~Common Strategic Framework~~General Regulation. All programmes shall be accompanied by the ex ante evaluation as set out in Article 48.

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Francesco DE ANGELIS, Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Patrizia TOIA, Vincenzo IOVINE, Leonardo DOMENICI, Guido MILANA, Mario PIRILLO

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1a (new)

The possibility of multi-fund operational programmes (ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund, EAFRD, EMFF) shall be encouraged. For this purpose the European Commission adopts any measure for the setting up and implementation of these programmes with due respect to the proportionality principle.

2012/06/04
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Francesco DE ANGELIS, Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Patrizia TOIA, Leonardo DOMENICI, Vincenzo IOVINE, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) a description of the strategy and its objectives, a description of the integrated and innovative character of the strategy and a hierarchy of objectives, including clear and measurable targets for outputs or results. The strategy shall be coherent with the relevant programmes of all the CSF Funds involvedwith a focus on its integrated character, especially with respect to strategies for peri-urban and functional zones involving both urban partners and rural players;

2012/06/05
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Vincenzo IOVINE, Giommaria UGGIAS, Andrea COZZOLINO, Salvatore CARONNA, Guido MILANA, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Leonardo DOMENICI, Patrizia TOIA

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 74 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The payment deadline for an interim payment claim may be interrupted by the authorising officer by delegation within the meaning of the Financial Regulation for a maximum period of ~~nine~~six months if:

2012/06/05
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Vincenzo IOVINE, Erminia MAZZONI, Andrea COZZOLINO, Salvatore CARONNA, Leonardo DOMENICI, Patrizia TOIA, Guido MILANA, Francesco DE ANGELIS

Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 77 – paragraph 2 – point b

b) the~~re is a risk that the breach has or could have~~ breach has affected the amount of expenditure declared for reimbursement by the Union budget.

2012/06/05
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Andrea COZZOLINO, Roberto GUALTIERI, Leonardo DOMENICI, Vincenzo IOVINE, Patrizia TOIA, Guido MILANA, Salvatore CARONNA, Mario PIRILLO, Francesco DE ANGELIS

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 1 – point 3 bis (new)

3a) Public or equivalent structural expenditure supported by the public administration by way of co-financing of investments activated as part of CSF funding will be deducted from the calculation of structural deficit in the definition of the specific medium-term objectives for the country within the framework of EU Regulation 1466/97, and will equally be deducted in the assessment of compliance with the preventive arm of the Stability and Growth Pact, within the framework of EU Regulation 1467/97.

2012/06/05
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Francesco DE ANGELIS, Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Patrizia TOIA, Leonardo DOMENICI, Vincenzo IOVINE, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 2

2. Major projects submitted to the Commission for approval shall be contained in the list of major projects in an operational programme. The list shall be reviewed by the Member State or the managing authority two years following the adoption of an operational programme and may at the request of the Member State be adjusted in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 26(2), in particular to include major projects with an expected completion date by the end of 2022Major projects may also be approved during the programming period.

2012/06/06
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Salvatore CARONNA, Erminia MAZZONI, Oreste ROSSI, Patrizia TOIA, Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI, Francesca BALZANI, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 107 – paragraph 4

4. Union networks comprising the members designated by the Member States and the managing authorities shall be set up by the Commission to ensure exchange on the results of the implementation of the communication strategies, the exchange of experience in implementing the information and communication measures, and the exchange of good practices. Each management authority will use the EU information network’s Europe Direct Centres effectively in the implementation of information and communication activities at a local and regional level.

2012/06/06
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Francesco DE ANGELIS, Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Patrizia TOIA, Vincenzo IOVINE, Leonardo DOMENICI, Guido MILANA, Giancarlo SCOTTÀ

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 120 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall reimburse as interim payments 905% of the amount resulting from applying the co-financing rate for each priority axis laid down in the decision adopting the operational programme to the eligible expenditure for the priority axis included in the payment application. It shall determine the annual balance in accordance with Article 130(1).

2012/06/06
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Guido MILANA, Salvatore CARONNA, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Vincenzo IOVINE

Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.4 a (new)

1.2.4a. EMFF will help to achieve the growth, jobs and sustainability objectives of the reformed Common Fisheries Policy and will support the implementation of the EU Integrated Maritime Policy. The EMFF can finance sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, contributing to sustainable marine ecosystems and inclusive territorial development and management

2012/06/08
Committee: REGI

2011/0276(COD)

Francesco DE ANGELIS, Patrizia TOIA, Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Guido MILANA, Vincenzo IOVINE

Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 2.1 – Paragraph 2.1.1

2.1.1 With a view to achieving optimal results for sustainable growth and development on the ground, it is important to coordinate all Union policies and their instruments which play a role in achieving economic, social and territorial cohesion and a better balanced territorial development in the EU. This must also be reflected in better coordination between the Union budget and the Member States' national and sub-national budgets in strengthening the integration and effectiveness of policies and the control over public finance balances, and in financing common political priorities as well as in improved vertical cooperation between the EU and national and regional entities.

2012/06/08
Committee: REGI

2011/0275(COD)

Andrea COZZOLINO, Salvatore CARONNA, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Leonardo DOMENICI, Mario PIRILLO, Vincenzo IOVINE, Patrizia TOIA, Silvia COSTA, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 bis (new)

(5a) In its resolution of 8 June 2011, the European Parliament pointed out that youth and culture policies are essential and among the priorities recognised for the added value they bring and their ability to reach out to citizens. It also called on the EU and the Member States to acknowledge the increasing importance of cultural and creative industries to the European economy, and their spill-over effects on other economic sectors. It also strongly emphasised that the full potential of these policies can only be realised if they are provided with adequate levels of funding in the context of cohesion policy.

2012/06/07
Committee: REGI

2011/0275(COD)

Andrea COZZOLINO, Salvatore CARONNA, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Leonardo DOMENICI, Mario PIRILLO, Vincenzo IOVINE, Patrizia TOIA, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)

(5b) In its resolution of 8 June 2011, the European Parliament recalled that tourism is a new EU competence under the Lisbon Treaty, which should, therefore, also be reflected in the next MFF. It stressed the important contribution of tourism to the European economy and the need for a European strategy for tourism aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the sector to be supported by adequate funding under the ERDF.

2012/06/07
Committee: REGI

2011/0275(COD)

Andrea COZZOLINO, Salvatore CARONNA, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Leonardo DOMENICI, Mario PIRILLO, Vincenzo IOVINE, Patrizia TOIA, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 quater (new)

(5c) As noted by the European Court of Auditors in Special Report No 6/2011 entitled ‘Were ERDF co-financed tourism projects effective?’, tourism interventions achieved their objectives in terms of performance, growth and employment, by creating tourism capacity and by creating or maintaining jobs

2012/06/07
Committee: REGI

2011/0275(COD)

Vincenzo IOVINE, Andrea COZZOLINO, Giommaria UGGIAS, Salvatore CARONNA, Patrizia TOIA, Leonardo DOMENICI, Guido MILANA, Francesco DE ANGELIS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point i bis (new)

(i a) investment to promote tourism including maritime tourist activity and to protect artistic and cultural heritage

2012/06/07
Committee: REGI

2011/0275(COD)

Andrea COZZOLINO, Salvatore CARONNA, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Leonardo DOMENICI, Mario PIRILLO, Vincenzo IOVINE, Patrizia TOIA, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

~~In more developed regions, the ERDF shall not support investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens in the areas of environment, transport, and ICT.~~deleted

2012/06/07
Committee: REGI

2011/0275(COD)

Vincenzo IOVINE, Andrea COZZOLINO, Giommaria UGGIAS, Salvatore CARONNA, Patrizia TOIA, Leonardo DOMENICI, Guido MILANA, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Mario PIRILLO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a

~~(a) the decommissioning of nuclear power stations;~~deleted

2012/06/07
Committee: REGI

2011/0275(COD)

Andrea COZZOLINO, Salvatore CARONNA, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Mario PIRILLO, Guido MILANA, Leonardo DOMENICI, Patrizia TOIA, Vincenzo IOVINE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i

(i) at least 80 % of the total ERDF resources ~~at national level shall be allocated to th~~of each operational programme shall be allocated up to a maximum of three thematic objectives set out in ~~points 1, 3 and 4 of~~ Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR];

2012/06/07
Committee: REGI

2011/0275(COD)

Andrea COZZOLINO, Salvatore CARONNA, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Mario PIRILLO, Guido MILANA, Leonardo DOMENICI, Patrizia TOIA, Vincenzo IOVINE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i

(i) at least 50 % of the total ERDF resources ~~at national level~~of each thematic programme shall be allocated to tha maximum of three thematic objectives set out in ~~points 1, 3 and 4 of~~ Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR];

2012/06/07
Committee: REGI

2011/0275(COD)

Andrea COZZOLINO, Salvatore CARONNA, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Leonardo DOMENICI, Mario PIRILLO, Vincenzo IOVINE, Patrizia TOIA, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b bis (new)

(b) a) support appropriate synergies and linkages with the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme;

2012/06/07
Committee: REGI

2011/0275(COD)

Patrizia TOIA, Salvatore CARONNA, Andrea COZZOLINO, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Leonardo DOMENICI, Vincenzo IOVINE, Mario PIRILLO, Silvia COSTA, Guido MILANA, Giancarlo SCOTTÀ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 bis (new)

(1 a) preserve and promote the cultural and creative heritage of the European Union (i) encourage shared cultural policies to support and enhance Europe’s cultural heritage, tangible and intangible, with a view to ensuring an economic and cognitive impact; (ii) support research, innovation and entrepreneurial activities in the cultural and creative sector; (iii) promote sustainable tourism, including maritime tourist activities, through the development of territories, networks and efficient, innovative and quality services;

2012/06/07
Committee: REGI

2011/0275(COD)

Vincenzo IOVINE, Andrea COZZOLINO, Giommaria UGGIAS, Salvatore CARONNA, Leonardo DOMENICI, Francesco DE ANGELIS, Patrizia TOIA, Guido MILANA, Mario PIRILLO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point e

(e) action to improve the urban environment, including regeneration of deprived urban and outlying areas and brownfield sites and reduction of air pollution;

2012/06/07
Committee: REGI

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) The scope of the Common Fisheries Policy extends to conservation, and management ~~and exploitation of~~of the Member States’ marine biological areas and resources. In addition, the Common Fisheries Policy's scope extends in relation to market measures and financial measures in support of its objectives, to fresh water biological resources and aquaculture, as well as to the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, where such activities take place on the territory of Member States, or in Union waters, including by fishing vessels flying the flag of, and registered in, third countries, or by Union fishing vessels, or by nationals of Member States, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag State, bearing in mind the provisions of Article 117 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) The Union is a Contracting Party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 (UNCLOS)18 and it has ratified the United Nations Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of 4 August 1995 (UN Fish Stocks Agreement) . It has also accepted the Agreement to Promote Compliance with International Conservation and Management Measures by Fishing Vessels on the High Seas of 24 November 1993 of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO Compliance Agreement)19. These international instruments predominantly foresee conservation obligations, including among other things obligations to take conservation and management measures designed to maintain or restore marine resources at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield both within sea areas under national jurisdiction and on the high seas, and to cooperate with other States to this end, obligations to apply the precautionary approach widely to conservation, management and exploitation of fish stocks, obligations to ensure compatibility of conservation and management measures where marine resources occur in sea areas of different jurisdictional status and obligations to have due regard to other legitimate uses of the seas. In the interests of a harmonised sustainable fisheries policy in all shared seas and to improve cooperation with neighbouring countries and the management of shared stocks, the Union should seek to conclude sustainable fisheries cooperation agreements with third countries, under which the Union can provide financial and technical assistance in exchange for application of the same, or comparable, rules on sustainable management as applied in the Union. The Common Fisheries Policy should contribute to the Union's proper discharge of its international obligations under these international instruments. Where Member States adopt conservation and management measures, for which they have been empowered in the framework of the Common Fisheries Policy, they should also act in a manner which is fully consistent with the international conservation and cooperation obligations under the said international instruments.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) ~~Implementation of t~~The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) should take into account ithe Integra~~ctions with o~~ted Maritime Policy via an ecosystemic and integrated approach to management of ther mari~~time affairs as addressed by the Integrated Maritime Policy, recognizing that all matters related to Europe's oce~~ne environment that covers all sectors and marks the launch of a process encouraging the sustainable exploitation of oceans and seas while also promoting the development of maritime sectors and coastal areas ansd a~~nd seas are interlinked, including maritime spatial planning~~cting as a perfect lynchpin for all the interconnected activities relating to the sea and for a rational spatial use of the sea. Coherence and integration should be ensured in the management of different sectoral policies within the Baltic Sea, North Sea, Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay and the Iberian Coast, Mediterranean and Black Sea basins.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The objective of sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources is more effectively achieved through a multi-annual approach to fisheries management. To that end, the Member States should work in close cooperation with the public authorities and Regional Advisory Councils to create the conditions for sustainability, including at a local level, via participatory action at regional level that is more cohesive as regards the decision-making procedures that lead into the drawing-up of multi-annual plans, establishing as a priority multi-annual plans reflecting the specificities of different fisheries.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Measures are needed to reduce and gradually eliminate the current high levels of unwanted catches and discards. Indeed, 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.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Landings of unwanted catches should not result in full economic advantages for the operator. For landings of catches of fish under the minimum conservation reference size, the destination of such catches should be limited and exclude sale for human consumption or otherwise.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)

(21a) The Common Fisheries Policy should ensure that commonly defined objectives are achieved by all Union fleets and fisheries. In order to achieve the targets under the new legislation it will be necessary, in situations where adaptation is particularly difficult, to provide for transitional adjustment periods, with a view to achieving sustainable fishery.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)

(21b) The Union should step up its efforts to achieve effective international cooperation and stock management in seas which are bordered by both EU Member States and third countries, providing for the creation, where appropriate, of regional fisheries management organisations for such areas.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) 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.deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) Fishing concessions should be transferable and leasable 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.deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) Specific characteristics and socio- economic vulnerability of some small- scale fleets justify the limitation of the mandatory system of transferable fishing concessions to large vessels. The system of transferable fishing concessions should apply to stocks for which fishing opportunities are allocated.deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) For Union fishing vessels not operating under a system of transferable fishing concessions, specific measures may be taken to align the number of Union fishing vessels with available resources. Such measures should set compulsory maximum fleet capacity ceilings and establish national entry/exit schemes in relation to decommissioning funding granted under the European Fisheries Fund.deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)

(32a) Member States will be able to introduce a system of non-transferable and non-mandatory fishing concessions.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53

(53) Dialogue with stakeholders has proven essential for the achievement of the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy. Taking into account the diverse conditions throughout Union waters and increased regionalisation of the Common Fisheries Policy, Advisory Councils should enable the Common Fisheries Policy to benefit from the knowledge and experience of all stakeholders, particularly in the drafting of the multiannual plans.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54

(54) It appears appropriate that the Commission ~~be empowered by delegated acts~~should use the ordinary legislative procedure to create a new regional Advisory Council ~~and to modify areas of competence of existing ones, in particular considering the specificities of the Black Sea~~.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 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 (on the basis of a clear definition of ‘overcapacity’), 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.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) provide conditions for efficient ~~fishing activities within an~~, environmentally sustainable and low- impact fishing activities in order to contribute to the achievement and maintenance of a good environmental status and therefore restore a sustainable, economically viable and competitive fishing industry;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) reduce overcapacity in order to achieve a stable and enduring balance between fishing capacity and the fishing opportunities;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(f a) public access to environmental information in line with Directive 2003/4/EC .

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 6

– ‘'maximum sustainable yield’' means the maximum ~~catch~~yield that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely without damaging the reproductive capacity of that stock and causing stock collapse and refers to both FMSY and SSBMSY;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 6 b (new)

– 'harvested species' means all species of marine biological species subject to fishing pressure and/or exploitation, including the species that are not landed, but caught as bycatch or impacted by a fishery;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 8

– ‘'ecosystem-based ~~approach to~~ fisheries management’' means an approach ~~ensuring that benefits from living aquatic~~that considers all pressures on marine biological resources, ensuring that benefits from marine ecosystems and marine biological resources are high while the direct and indirect impacts of fishing operations on marine ecosystems are low and not detrimental to the future functioning, diversity and integrity of those ecosystems;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 13

– ‘'safeguard’ ' means a precautionary measure designed to protect or prevent ~~something undesirable occurring~~the exploitation of marine biological resources from exceeding sustainable levels, including conservation reference points, or from negatively impacting the marine ecosystem;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 17

– 'transferable fishing concessions' means revocable user entitlements togranted by a Member State conferring on a natural or legal person responsibility, authority or rights over 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 1967/2006;34~~, which the holder may transfer to other eligible holders of such transferable fishing concessions;~~

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 32

– ‘'sustainable fisheries agreements’' mean international agreements concluded with another state for the purpose of obtaining access to resources or waters ~~in exchange for financial compensation from the Union.~~to sustainably exploit a share of the surplus of marine biological resources in exchange for financial compensation from the Union, which will support the local fishing sector, with a particular emphasis on scientific data collection, monitoring and control;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 32 a (new)

– 'harvested species' mean all species of marine biological resources subject to fishing;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 32 a (new)

– Fishing tourism: a complementary activity for professional fishermen, allowing on board fishing vessels persons not forming part of the crew for the purposed of tourism, leisure or study, possibly providing them with meals on board.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 32 b (new)

– 'vulnerable marine resources' means (i) marine biological resources breaching minimum conservation reference size, or that have not reached the point of first sexual maturation, or that are spawning, (ii) habitats and species protected in or under measures pursuant to Article 4(2) and Annex I of Directive 2009/147/EC, Annexes I, II and IV of Directive 92/43/EEC and/or Article 13(4) of Directive 2008/56/EC, (iii) any habitat or species wh9ich is protected in a marine protected area;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 32 d (new)

– 'maximum sustainable economic yield' means the level of catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinately that produces the largest positive difference between total revenues and total costs of fishing;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 32 f (new)

– 'catch' means any marine biological resources that are captured by fishing;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 32 g (new)

– 'unwanted catch' means all bycatch that is unwanted because it has no or little commercial value, it is below minimum landing size or it is a protected species;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 32 h (new)

– 'discard' means the portion of a catch that is dumped or thrown overboard at sea;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 32 j (new)

– 'sustainable exploitation' means the exploitation of a marine biological resource in such a way that the stock will not collapse, a healthy age-size distribution within the stock is maintained, the future exploitation of the stock will not be prejudiced and that it does not have a negative impact on the marine ecosystem;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 32 k (new)

– 'low impact fishing' means utilising selective fishing techniques, which have a minimal detrimental impact on marine ecosystems and low fuel emissions;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 32 l (new)

– 'selective fishing' means a fishing method's or fishing gear's ability to target and capture organisms by size and species during the fishing operation allowing non-targets to be avoided or released unharmed;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b c (new)

(bc) establishing fish stock recovery areas according to what is provided for in this Regulation;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) establishing incentives, including ~~those of an~~preferential access to fishing opportunities and other economic ~~nat~~measures, to promote more selective or low impact fishing;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) establishing conservation reference sizes;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) me~~sh sizes and rules concerning the use of fishing gears;~~ asures to promote more size and species selective gear with a low impact on the benthic zone which may include: (i) mesh sizes and rules concerning the use of fishing gears; (ii) modifications or additional devices to improve selectivity or to minimise and, where possible eliminate the impact on the benthic zone; (iii) modifications or additional devices to minimise and, where possible, eliminate the incidental capture of endangered, threatened, protected and non target species;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) prohibitions of the use of certain ~~fishing gears~~types of vessels or fishing gears permanently or in certain areas or seasons;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) prohibition or restriction of fishing activities in certain zones and/or periods, including measures for protecting spawning, nursery and feeding grounds and other essential fish habitats, in order to ensure that fish stock are maintained or restored above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield by 2015;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 8 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) other technical measures aimed at protecting marine biodiversity. and marine ecosystems, particularly vulnerable marine resources;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) measures ensuring adequate data collection to enable accurate scientific stock assessments and monitoring of harvested species; and

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Multiannual programmes to conserve living resources and guarantee long-term environmental sustainability shall consider the possibility of creating a network of restricted areas in which all types of fishing activity are banned for a certain period so as to increase fish stocks and conserve aquatic life and marine ecosystems.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) objectives consistent with the objectives set out in Articles 2, 3 and 312;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) measures to protect the species listed in Annexes II and IV of Directive 92/43/EEC from the impacts of fishing activities;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

(ga) targets relating to other living aquatic resources and the maintenance or improvement of the conservation status of marine eco-systems;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

(ga) the creation of fish restocking areas;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point i

(i) safeguards ~~and~~, criteria activating those safeguards and annual reporting on their activation, providing details on what precautionary measures were taken and an assessment of their effectiveness;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The emergency measures shall have immediate effect. They shall be notified to the Member States concerned, and published in the Official Journal.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 14 – paragraph 1 b (new)

The Commission shall publish technical measures frameworks adopted in accordance with this Article.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Member States shall ensure that Union fishing vessels flying their flag are equipped to ensure full documentation of all fishing and processing activities for the purpose of monitoring compliance with the obligation to land all catches. Member States shall publish records of all catches and make this information publicly available.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 16 – paragraph 2

2. ~~By-catch fishing opportunit~~All bycatch of stocks of harvested species mayust be ~~reserved under~~deducted from the total fishing opportunities.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 1

1. In a multiannual plan established pursuant to Articles 9, 10 and 11 Member States ~~may~~shall 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.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 17 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)

(da) are implemented in agreement with the regional Advisory Councils as bodies pursuing an aim of general European interest.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

A Member State or a group of Member States may adopt measures for the conservation of ~~fish stock~~marine biological resources or of marine ecosystems in Union waters provided that those measures:

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 26 – paragraph 1

1. A Member State may take non- discriminatory measures for the conservation and management of fish stocks and to m~~inimise the effect of fishing~~eet targets relating to other living aquatic resources and the maintenance or improvement onf the conservation status of marine eco-systems within 12 nautical miles of its baselines provided that the Union has not adopted measures addressing conservation and management specifically for that area. The Member State measures shall be compatible with the objectives set out in Articles 2 and 3 and no less stringent than those in existing Union legislation.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Each Member State ~~shall~~may establish a system of ~~transferable~~ fishing concessions no later than 31 December 20135 for

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b

~~(b) all fishing vessels under 12 meters length overall fishing with towed gear.~~deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 27 – paragraph 2

2. Member States may extend the system of ~~transferable~~ fishing concessions to fishing vessels of less than 12 meters length overall and deploying other types of gear than towed gear and shall inform the Commission thereof.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 1

1. A ~~transferable~~ fishing concession shall establish an entitlement to use the individual fishing opportunities allocated by a Member State in accordance with Article 29(1).

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 2

2. Each Member State shall allocate transferable fishing concessions on the basis of transparent criteria, for each stock or group of stocks for which fishing opportunities are allocated in accordance with Article 16, excluding fishing opportunities obtained under sustainable fisheries agreements.deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 3

~~3. For the allocation of transferable fishing concessions pertaining to mixed fisheries, Member States shall take account of the likely catch composition of vessels participating in such fisheries.~~deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 4

4. Transferable fishing concessions may only be allocated by a Member State to an owner of a fishing vessel flying the flag of that Member State, or to legal or natural persons for the purpose of being used on such a vessel. Transferable fishing concessions may be pooled together for collective management by legal or natural persons or recognized producer organisations. Member States may limit eligibility for receiving transferable fishing concessions on the basis of transparent and objective criteria.deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 5

5. Member States may limit the period of validity of transferable fishing concessions to a period of at least 15 years, for the purpose of reallocating such concessions. Where Member States have not limited the period of validity of the transferable fishing concessions, they may recall such concessions with a notice of at least 15 years.deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 6

6. Member States may recall transferable fishing concessions with a shorter notice in the event of an established serious infringement committed by the holder of the concessions. Such recalls shall be operated in a manner which gives full effect to the Common Fisheries Policy, the proportionality principle and, whenever necessary, with immediate effect.deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 28 – paragraph 7

~~7. Notwithstanding paragraph 5 and 6, Member States may recall transferable fishing concessions that have not been used on a fishing vessel for a period of three consecutive years.~~deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 29 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall allocate individual ~~fishing opportunities to holders of transferable fishing concession~~and territorial-based fishing opportunities, as referred to in Article 28, on the basis of fishing opportunities allocated to the Member States, or established in management plans adopted by Member States in accordance with Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 29 – paragraph 4

4. Member States may reserve up to 5% of fishing opportunities. They shall establish objectives and transparent criteria for the allocation of such reserved fishing opportunities. ~~Those fishing opportunities may only be allocated to eligible holders of transferable fishing concessions as set out in Article 28(4).~~

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 29 – paragraph 5

5. When allocating ~~transferable~~ fishing concessions in accordance with Article 28 and when allocating fishing opportunities in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article, a Member State may provide incentives to fishing vessels deploying selective fishing gear that eliminates unwanted by-catch within the fishing opportunities assigned to that Member State.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 29 – paragraph 6

6. Member States may set fees for the use of individual and territorial-based fishing opportunities to contribute to fisheries management-related costs.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 30 – title

Register of ~~transferable~~ fishing concessions and individual fishing opportunities

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 30 – paragraph 1

Member States shall establish and maintain a register of ~~transferable~~ fishing concessions and individual fishing opportunities.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 31

Transfer of transferable fishing 1. Transferable fishing concessions may be fully or partially transferred within a Member State among eligible holders of such concessions. 2. A Member State may authorise transfer of transferable fishing concessions to and from other Member States. 3. Member States may regulate the transfer of transferable fishing concessions by providing for conditions for their transfer on the basis of transparent and objective criteria.Article 31 deleted concessions

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 31 – paragraph 1

~~1. Transferable fishing concessions may be fully or partially transferred within a Member State among eligible holders of such concessions.~~deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 31 – paragraph 2

~~2. A Member State may authorise transfer of transferable fishing concessions to and from other Member States.~~deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 31 – paragraph 3

~~3. Member States may regulate the transfer of transferable fishing concessions by providing for conditions for their transfer on the basis of transparent and objective criteria.~~deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 32

Leasing of individual fishing 1. Individual fishing opportunities may be fully or partially leased within a Member State. 2. A Member State may authorise the leasing of individual fishing opportunities to and from other Member States.Article 32 deleted opportunities

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 32 – paragraph 1

~~1. Individual fishing opportunities may be fully or partially leased within a Member State.~~deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 32 – paragraph 2

~~2. A Member State may authorise the leasing of individual fishing opportunities to and from other Member States.~~deleted

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 33 a (new)

Article 33a Allocation of a system of concessions Should a Member State decide to introduce a system of concessions in line with the principle of the conservation of resources, this must: - be a territorially-based concession or user right; - be voluntary; - be non-transferable; - be managed by the state, which will decide on the appropriate social safety nets to offset the effects on employment of introducing a system of concessions; - grant priority access to fishermen who fish in a socially and environmentally responsible way; - establish clear measures safeguarding small-scale coastal and artisanal fishing, taking a common definition of small-scale fishing as a starting point; - not be the sole means proposed for reducing overcapacity, but should be accompanied by other actions with the same purpose; - take into account implementation difficulties in sea areas in which the quota system barely exists; - take into account the principle of shared competence, given that the system of concessions concerns the economic distribution of fishing opportunities and the EU fishing fleet;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – article 33 b (new)

Article 33b Introduction of a Territorially-based User Rights for Fishing (TURF) System 1. A scientific body shall be established or designated to provide scientific advice analogous to that of ICES by 31 December 2014, in order to provide scientific advice to support compliance by the Union and Member State authorities with the objectives of this Regulation. 2. By …: [two years after the entry into force of this Regulation], Member States shall identify, further designate and map all fishing protected areas as defined in Article 2(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006, including but not limited to: protected habitats under Article 4 of that Regulation, Community fishing protected areas under Article 6 and national fishing protected areas under Article 7 of that Regulation, as well as all fish stock recovery areas established pursuant to Article 7a of this Regulation. Member States shall also identify, within their territorial waters, essential fish habitats and sensitive areas containing seagrass beds, coralligenous habitat and maerl beds. 3. By …: [three years of the entry into force of this Regulation] all protected areas identified under paragraph 2 shall be closed to all fishing activity for a minimum period of five years to allow fish stocks to recover, unless the scientific body referred to in paragraph 1 determines through fisheries specific assessments that stocks are not overfished and that fishing activities can be undertaken without compromising the achievement of the objectives in Article 2 and without endangering protected habitats and species within a particular fishing protected area. Fishing activities can only recommence after the establishment of another area or areas of the same dimensions where all fishing activities are banned. 4. The Member States shall introduce a territorially-based user rights for fishing (TURF) system where they do not implement a system of fishing concessions. In such cases, Member States shall delineate the areas within their territorial waters within which their fishing vessels operate, and determine which vessels shall be authorised to operate within each such area. When delineating their fisheries Member States shall delineate both the spatial extent of the fishery as a whole, and the placement of all fishing protected areas and aim to maintain the benefits of the spillover from fishing protected areas for eligible holders. 5. A non-transferable share of the TURF, expressed as spatially delineated user entitlements, individual limits on catch, or individual limits on effort or any combination thereof, shall be assigned to each eligible holder in the TURF, in accordance with eligibility requirements and other criteria established in accordance with Articles 27, 28 and 28a; 6. Fishing mortality shall be limited to levels that meet the objectives of Article 2, and the Union shall seek cooperation with third countries when setting limits on harvesting for stocks shared with such third countries in accordance with the following principles: (a) Scientific advice on appropriate fishing mortality levels in the Mediterranean shall be obtained from the best available sources. (b) In fisheries where data are limited, levels of fishing mortality shall be established using assessment methods and harvest control rules suitable for managing data-poor fisheries based on the methodologies set out in paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 of Part B of the Annex to Decision 2010/477/EU on criteria and methodological standards on good environmental status of marine waters, and a plan for improving data quality shall be established as a priority as part of the applicable multiannual plans, but at least by 31 July 2014. (c) Member States shall take measures to expand data collection pursuant to Article 17(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 to cover catches of all species resulting from all fishing vessels, including recreational fisheries, by no later than 31 December 2014. (d) Member States may establish and enforce additional protection measures (including the exclusion of recreational fishing or restrictions on the quantity, gear types, spatial area or timing of fishing) that will enhance the abundance, or profitability of their fisheries. 7. Accountability measures shall be established and implemented to ensure that eligible holders of TURFs stay within their assigned catch, area, and/or effort limits. Member States' authorities shall establish mechanisms to ensure that all catches are recorded on a daily basis, and that fishery-level data are made available to ensure compliance and for management and scientific assessment purposes. 8. The establishment and implementation of TURFs shall be financially supported by the Union. The Union shall also take measures to reduce possible negative social and economic consequences of TURFs which might arise. 9. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55, comprising default measures with regards to paragraph 2,3,4,5, 6 and 7 if a Member State fails to fulfil its obligations under these paragraphs.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 5 – article 36 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall make available to the Commission the information referred to in paragraph 1, this information shall be publicly available.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 5 – article 36 – paragraph 4

4. The information contained in the Union fishing fleet register shall be made available to all Member States and shall be publicly available. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 concerning the definition of the information referred to in paragraph 1.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 and aquaculture management, manage them and make them ~~available~~publicly available, including to end users of scientific data~~, including~~ and bodies designated by the Commission. Th~~ose~~is data shall in particular enable the assessment of:

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the level of fishing and the impact that fishing activities have on the marine biological resources and on the marine eco- systems, in particular in relation to the limit reference point of the fishing mortality rate which will generate maximum sustainable yield, and

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 37 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) ensure that the collected data are accurate and reliable and collected in a harmonized way in all Member States;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 38 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. Member States shall submit annual reports to the Commission on the progress of implementation of national fisheries scientific data collection, research and innovation programs.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 6 – article 38 – paragraph 2 b (new)

2 b. The Commission and/or STECF may evaluate the relevance and accuracy of the national fisheries scientific data collection, research and innovation programs adopted by Member States.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 7 – article 39 – paragraph 1

1. The Union shall participate in the activities of international organisations dealing with fisheries, including regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs) in line with international obligations and policy objectives and consistent with the EU's principles, objectives and existing legislations in the field of fisheries, environment and development, including the objectives set out in Articles 2 and 3.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 7 – article 39 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The Union must bolster its presence within the various RFMOs. The Union’s participation should centre on improving the governance of these and enhancing the Union’s interests, be they economic, social or environmental.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 7 – article 41 – paragraph 1

1. Sustainable Fisheries Agreements with third countries shall establish a legal, economic ~~and~~, environmental and social governance framework for ~~fishing activiti~~the sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources carried out by Union fishing vessels in third country waters. Sustainable Fisheries Agreements shall be subject to the principles, objectives and the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy and shall promote sustainable resource management in third countries by providing the appropriate support for scientific research and data collection, monitoring, control and surveillance in third partner countries.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 7 – article 41 a (new)

Article 41 a Activities of EU vessels outside EU waters Union fishing vessels shall comply with the principles, objectives and the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy when fishing in third country waters or on the high seas, regardless of whether a Sustainable Fisheries Agreement is in place.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. With a view to promoting sustainability and contributing to food security, growth and employment, non-binding Union strategic guidelines on common priorities and targets for the sustainable management and development of aquaculture activities which are ecosystem based shall be established by the Commission by 2013. Such strategic guidelines shall take account of the relative starting positions and different circumstances throughout the Union, shall form the basis for multiannual national strategic plans for Member States that already have or plan to develop aquaculture or ranching activities by 2014. These Plans shall be consistent with articles 2 and 3 and shall aim at:

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) improving the competitiveness of the organic and closed-system aquaculture industry and supporting its development and innovation;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) improving the competitiveness of the sustainable organic aquaculture industry and supporting its development and innovation;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 8 – article 43 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall establish a multiannual national strategic plan for the development of sustainable organic aquaculture activities on their territory by 2014.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 8 – article 44 – paragraph 1

An Advisory Council on aquaculture shall be established in accordance with ~~Article 55~~the ordinary legislative procedure.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 9 – article 45 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) contribute to ensuring a level playing field for all products marketed in the Union by promoting sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources. and sustainable ecosystem based aquaculture;

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 9 – article 45 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(e a) ensure the traceability of all fishery and aquaculture products throughout the supply chain, shall provide verifiable and accurate information regarding the origin of the product, including, for farmed products, a reference to every Member State or third country in which the product has been hatched, reared, cultivated and slaughtered, and its mode of production, indicating the exact capture or farming method, and shall label the product accordingly, in a clear, detailed, accurate manner, with an emphasis on reliable, independent eco- labelling.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 9 – article 45 – paragraph 3 – point b

(b) common marketing standards with respect to the local traditions.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 12 – article 52 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt ~~delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 concerning amendments to that Annex~~acts to change the areas of competence, to create new areas of competence for Advisory Councils orand adopt the ordinary legislative procedure to create new Advisory Councils. .

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 12 – article 53 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) become more widely representative and acquire greater responsibilities, thereby helping actively to draw up multiannual management plans.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 12 – article 53 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)

(c b) participate in the development of technical measures pursuant to Articles 21 and 22 of this Regulation.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 12 – article 53 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission and, where relevant, the Member State concerned, shall seek a compulsory opinion from Regional Advisory Councils and reply within a reasonable time period to any recommendation, suggestion or information received pursuant to paragraph 1.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2011/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 12 – article 54 – paragraph 1

1. Advisory Councils shall broaden their participation base and be composed of organizations representing the fisheries operators and other interest groups affected by the Common Fisheries Policy, including scientists, NGOs, control agencies and local authorities.

2012/06/25
Committee: PECH

2010/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Fully supports the current FAO initiative to develop, as soon as possible, a Global Record of Fishing Vessels, which should not only be compulsory ~~and include~~for vessels above 10 GT ~~as soon as possible~~but also use as a registration criterion the amount of fish on board, especially in the case of sporting and recreational fishing;

2011/06/21
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1

This Regulation establishes a Programme to support measures intended to further promoting the development and implementation of the Integrated Maritime Policy (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Programme’), the primary objective of which is to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal ecosystems and resources, whilst ensuring social cohesion and the expansion of scientific knowledge.

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point a

(a) to foster the development and implementation of integrated governance of maritime and coastal affairs and integrated sea basin strategies, particularly in the Mediterranean;

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point a

(a) to foster the development and implementation of integrated governance of maritime and coastal affairs and integrated sea basin strategies, particularly in the Mediterranean;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point c

(c) to support joined up policy-making and to promote the conservation and sustainable use of the marine and coastal resources and sustainable economic growth, innovation and employment in maritime sectors and coastal regions, in coherence with sectoral policy priorities and actions;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point e a(new)

(ea) to guarantee comprehensive information and transparency of the decision-making processes.

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) stimulate and reinforce dialogue and cooperation with and among stakeholders on cross-cutting issues related to Integrated Maritime Policy, whilst guaranteeing full transparency;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point e a (new)

(ea) to guarantee comprehensive information and transparency of the decision-making processes.

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Regarding the objectives set out in Article 2(a) (integrated sea basin strategies), the programme shall seek to achieve: (a) the development of basins in which international waters occupy a limited area and on which Member States and third countries are situated; (b) the development of basins in which an exchange of information and experience between various countries is already established and operational multi- national structures are in existence; (c) the development of basins where certain morphological, environmental and economic factors make it possible to measure similar experiences against a common yardstick; (d) the development of experimental and other measures combining the generation of wind energy and fish breeding using offshore platforms.

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) promote the establishing cross-sectoral cooperation platforms and networks, including interests from industry, research stakeholders, regions, public authorities and NGOs, whose principal objective is protection from, and containment of, the adverse impact of human activities on the marine environment, conservation of ecosystems and the sustainable development of marine and coastal areas;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) encourage research for the purpose of assessing the current state of threatened ecosystems, thereby providing a basis for planning at regional and national level;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) promote the establishing cross-sectoral cooperation platforms and networks, including interests from industry, research stakeholders, regions, public authorities and NGOs, whose principal objective is protection from, and reduction of, the adverse impact of human activities on the marine environment, conservation of ecosystems and the sustainable development of marine and coastal areas;

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)

(eb) promote renewable marine energy sources;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e c(new)

(ec) differentiate between the development parameters and models for various interlinked maritime activities distinguishing between inshore and deep sea activities;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) encourage research for the purpose of assessing the current state of threatened ecosystems, thereby providing a basis for planning at regional and national level;

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Regarding the objectives set out in Article 2(a) (integrated sea basin strategies), the programme shall seek to achieve: (a) the development of basins in which international waters occupy a limited area and on which Member States and third countries are situated; (b) the development of basins in which an exchange of information and experience between various countries is already established and operational multi- national structures are in existence; (c) the development of basins where certain morphological, environmental and economic factors make it possible to measure similar experiences against a common yardstick; (d) the development of experimental and other measures combining the generation of wind energy and fish breeding using off-shore platforms.

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)

(eb) promote renewable marine energy sources;

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new)

(ec) differentiate between the development parameters and models for various interlinked maritime activities, distinguishing between inshore and deep- sea activities.

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management, both of which provide a fundamental tool for eco-system based management and sustainable development of marine areas ~~and coastal regions~~, coastal regions and islands, with a particular emphasis on those areas that are most vulnerable to climate change;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management, both of which provide a fundamental tool for eco-system based management and sustainable development of marine areas and coastal regions, encouraging suitable assistance for those countries seeking to implement biodiversity conservation measures;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) creation of marine parks and further development of protected marine areas, with a view to protecting biodiversity and encouraging the reconstitution of fish stocks;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) international partners ~~and~~, organisations and NGOs, particularly in relation to international ecosystem restoration and conservation commitments and other pertinent agreements.

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management, both of which provide a fundamental tool for eco-system based management and sustainable development of marine areas and coastal regions, encouraging suitable assistance for those countries seeking to implement biodiversity conservation measures;

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) international partners and organisations, particularly in relation to international ecosystem restoration commitments and other pertinent agreements, . International agreements designed to protect particularly sensitive maritime areas, as well as other protective measures relating to the management of sea transport, ensure reciprocal compliance by signatory third countries situated along the coast with the obligations and standards of protection adopted within the European Union. In this connection vocational training should be provided for those responsible for ships and shipping;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. With regard to the external dimension of the IMP, the Programme shall promote the signing, ratification and implementation of international agreements, such as UNCLOS, the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, through collaboration and coordination with third countries in relation to the objectives of the IMP.

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point a

(a) studies, including studies on the identification of legislative weaknesses with regards to flags of convenience and illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing, and cooperative programmes;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point b

(b) public information and best practice sharing, awareness raising and associated communication and dissemination activities, including publicity campaigns, and events and the development and maintenance of websites and relevant databases;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point c

~~(c) conferences, seminars, workshops, and stakeholders fora;~~deleted

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) international partners and organisations, particularly in relation to international ecosystem restoration commitments and other pertinent agreements,. International agreements designed to protect particularly sensitive maritime areas, as well as other protective measures relating to the management of sea transport, ensure reciprocal compliance by signatory third countries situated along the coast with the obligations and standards of protection adopted within the European Union. In this connection, vocational training should be provided for those responsible for ships and shipping.

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point d

(d) pooling, monitoring, visualisation of and ensuring public access to a significant amount of data, best practices and of database on Union funded regional projects, including where appropriate through a secretariat established for one or a number of these purposes, giving priority to those projects concerning data collection and processing in accordance with common uniform standards;

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2

2. The Programme may benefit third countries, stakeholders in third countries, ~~and~~ international organisations o, NGOs, or other bodies which pursue one or more of the general and specific objectives set out in Article 2 and 3.

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The Programme shall lead to benefits for local coastal and insular communities.

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point c

~~(c) conferences, seminars, workshops, and stakeholders fora;~~deleted

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point d

(d) pooling, monitoring, visualisation of and ensuring public access to a significant amount of data, best practices and of database on Union funded regional projects, including where appropriate through a secretariat established for one or a number of these purposes, giving priority to those projects concerning data collection and processing in accordance with common uniform standards;

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council: (a) a report on progress achieved by 31 December 2012 and the proposal for a regulation establishing a programme to support the further development of the IMP for the period 2014-2016; (b) an ex-post evaluation report no later than 31 December 2014.

2011/03/16
Committee: PECH

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)

Article 8a Areas of expenditure for various objectives The financial envelope set out in Article 8 shall be earmarked for the following areas: (a) integrated maritime governance and related activities in maritime basins; (b) instruments for the development of an integrated maritime policy; (c) promotion of the international dimension of the integrated maritime policy and heightening of Europe’s maritime profile; (d) definition of sustainability limits in respect of maritime activities through adoption of the marine strategy framework directive, as well as sustainable economic growth, job creation and innovation.

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2010/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council: (a) a report on progress achieved by 31 December 2012 and the proposal for a regulation establishing a programme to support the further development of the IMP from 2014 onwards; (b) ) an ex-post evaluation report no later than 31 December 2014.

2011/03/18
Committee: TRAN

2009/2238(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Considers that EU efforts to conserve fish stocks and make fishing sustainable, pursued through the CFP, must ~~be accompanied by a determination~~serve as an example to third countries and that the same criteria must be applied in the partnership agreements; also considers it vital to ensure that the countries of origin of our fishery and aquaculture imports apply the same forms of self-discipline;

2010/05/26
Committee: PECH

2009/2238(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Emphasises the importance of rigorously applying all aspects of EU law in relation to health standards and inspections (including food safety, traceability and prevention) ~~to fishery and aquaculture import~~, which are crucial aspects for consumer protection, to fishery and aquaculture imports, including feedstuffs and feed materials;

2010/05/26
Committee: PECH

2009/2107(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30

30. Calls on the Commission to propose specific criteria in relation to the well- being of farmed fish, such as maximum levels of farming density, the quantity of vegetable and animal proteins that can be used in feedstuffs on fish farms, and which take into account the nutritional requirements of the fish species farmed, the phases in their life cycle and the environmental conditions, and to promote transportation and slaughter practices which limit sources of stress, and the changing of water in fish ponds in such a way as to guarantee the well-being of the fish being farmed there; however, strategic research into replacements for the essential ingredients should be of highest priority; fishmeal and fish oil contain specific nutrients that make them essential for fish even at low levels; research into the essential nutrients and how to produce them from alternative sources such as microalgae and yeast would reduce the need for fish meal in the longer term; although we do not wish to see fishmeal and oil completely eliminated from diets, research on alternative sources of the essential nutrients found in fish meal can be a long-term solution to sustainable expansion of the industry;

2010/04/14
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas the application of the CFP interacts directly with areas as vast as the environment, safety, public health, consumer protection and regional development and all exogenous factors that contribute to changes in habitat, place a strain on the marine ecosystem, affect the stability of biological resources and have an impact on species reproduction, such as the acidification of the oceans and the rise in sea temperatures, coastal erosion, mining activities and military prohibitions, and whereas it is essential to guarantee proper and careful harmonisation between all these areas,

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K

K. whereas the maintenance of modern, competitive and safe fishing fleets is not incompatible with the reduction in fishing capacity, which has in fact been carried out by various Member States in order to bring it more closely into line with the availability of resources, and whereas stakeholders have always advocated measures that will not depress the sector but will have positive and gradual effects, such as efforts to increase fish biomass, reducing fishing days, establishing biological protection zones, upgrading small-scale fisheries, etc.,

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital Q

Q. Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing constitutes one of the most serious threats against a sustainable exploitation of living aquatic resources which jeopardises the very foundation of the CFP and international efforts to promote better ocean governance, and whereas the Council Regulation establishing a Community control system, which is shortly to be implemented, is intended to further promote control and deterrence,

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Welcomes the Commission’s initiative of submitting the Green Paper, which is forming the basis to a consultation procedure and a major discussion on the constraints and challenges facing the current CFP, with a view to an urgent and far-reaching reform thereof, and also calls for stakeholders' views to be taken into account;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Stresses that the current CFP is one of the most integrated Community policies, which gives the Community broad powers for the management of marine resources, and also calls for stakeholders to be more closely involved;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Points out that Parliament has in previous terms drawn attention to the fact that CFP rules were not being sufficiently complied with and has repeatedly called on Member States to improve controls, harmonise inspection and sanction criteria, ensure transparency of inspection findings and strengthen the Community inspection systems; in order to overcome these contradictions, it would be useful to involve the main stakeholders and give them greater responsibilities;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Stresses that scientific knowledge of marine ecosystems is a sine qua non for the establishment of a policy for the conservation and sustainable management of fisheries resources, with the involvement and participation of cooperative sector research workers as observers and full representatives on RACs;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that the success of aquaculture will depend on an enterprise-friendly environment at national and/or local level and that Member States and regional authorities should be given guidelines enabling them to establish a framework suitable for the implementation of the Community approach while expanding the base of operators capable of investing in environment-friendly aquaculture, giving preference to undertakings and fishermen whose activities are in decline;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Maintains that the CFP should adopt an ecosystem approach, which should be taken into account equally in all of the economic activities carried on, where these affect the marine environment, placing emphasis on integrated management of coastlines where complex ecosystems are to be found and where a very delicate ecological balance must be struck between environmental, economic, social, recreational and cultural interests;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Points to the need for greater investment in research and scientific knowledge in the fisheries field, encouraging collective research organisations, whose competence and experience have increased in recent years, and for the fisheries sector to be dovetailed more effectively into the subject areas covered by the framework programmes to promote research;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Urges the Commission to draw up a specific Community support programme for small-scale coastal and non-industrial fisheries as this kind of selective fishing has a lower impact, employs more people, has strong local roots and places emphasis on the traditional role of non- industrial fisheries;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Urges the Commission and the Member States to promote proper training for fishermen with a view to enhancing the status of qualifications, giving prestige to the profession, and attracting more adaptable young people who would be capable of embracing occupational mobility and taking a more entrepreneurial attitude to the sector and incorporating all the technical, scientific and cultural elements needed to help overcome the widespread perception of fisheries as a peripheral activity;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Considers it necessary to ensure higher first-sale prices of fishery products and to reduce the number of middlemen in the chain stretching from producers to consumers and, to an increasing extent, secure the involvement of producers’ organisations in the management of stocks and the marketing of fishery products, the aim being to make the catching sub-sector as profitable as possible and to encourage and support all direct sales and marketing activities by producers capable of shortening the chain;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Maintains that the management system for the fisheries sector has to abandon the traditional top-down approach, laying emphasis instead on the principle of regionalisation and subsidiarity (horizontal decentralisation) and the participation of professionals in the sector, taking into account the multifarious specific features of the Community fleet; firmly rejects any attempt to adopt a universal Community fisheries management model, in a form serving to impose uniformity and calls instead for due account to be taken of the fact that, because of its configuration and geophysical characteristics, the Mediterranean cannot be compared to or treated in the same way as northern seas, whose characteristic features are different;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Maintains that Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) and the Community Fisheries Control Agency should participate more actively in the CFP reform process and be placed in a position, logistically and financially, to exercise their updated responsibilities effectively and to the full, as set out in Parliament's resolution of 25 March 2009 (A6- 0187/2009), which proposes that the visibility of the RACs should be improved and their participation promoted, giving them observer status within the various institutional bodies, including Parliament's Committee on Fisheries and the Commission’s Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee on Fisheries (STECF) and Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ACFA) as well as the Council of Fisheries Ministers itself;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38

38. Considers that the sustainable development of aquaculture requires environment-friendly production methods, stringent health and animal welfare standards, and a high level of consumer protection including incentives for organic aquaculture production and efforts to enhance the efficiency of fish farming plants;

2009/12/17
Committee: PECH

2009/2096(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Stresses the decarbonising transport is one of the main challenges of future EU transport policy and that all available sustainable means should be used in order to achieve this such as ~~an energy mix~~technical developments, energy mix, vehicle fuel efficiency, price formation measures and internalizing external costs of all modes of transport, provided that the ensuring revenue is used to improve the sustainability of mobility; underlines that, to this end, the priority development of financial incentives, ruling out any distortion of competition in the process, should be preferred to the imposition of sanctions;

2010/03/26
Committee: TRAN

2009/2096(INI)

Debora SERRACCHIANI, Guido MILANA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for inland waterway transport, inland ports and the multimodal linking of seaports with the hinterland to play a greater role in European transport policy. Calls, too, for due attention to be given to the specific characteristics of the countries of the Mediterranean, which are affected by serious traffic disruption due to high flows of commercial transport by road and underdeveloped road and rail links. It would thus be advisable to develop infrastructure and logistics of Mediterranean ports in order to expand roll on/roll off commercial maritime networks over short routes; this would be consistent with the climate and energy package that commits the EU to a 20% reduction in the level of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020;

2010/03/26
Committee: TRAN

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Manufacturers’ compliance with the targets under this Regulation should be assessed at the Community level. Manufacturers whose average specific emissions of CO2 exceed those permitted under this Regulation should pay an excess emissions premium with respect to each calendar year from 1 January 2014. The premium should be modulated as a function of the extent to which manufacturers fail to comply with their target. In order to ensure consistency, the premium mechanism should be similar to the one set in Regulation (EC) No 443/20095. The amounts of the excess emissions premium should be considered as revenue in the General Budget of the European Union.

2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN

2009/0173(COD)

Debora SERRACCHIANI, Guido MILANA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. In respect of the period 1 January 20145 and every calendar year thereafter, the Commission shall impose an excess emissions premium on a manufacturer or pool manager, as appropriate, where a manufacturer’s average specific emissions of CO2 exceed its specific emissions target.

2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN

2009/0173(COD)

Guido MILANA, Debora SERRACCHIANI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

The excess emissions premium under paragraph 1 shall be calculated using the following formula (a) From 2014 until 2018 (i) For excess emissions of more than 3 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions – 3) × €120 + 45 €) × number of new light commercial vehicles. (ii) For excess emissions of more than 2 g CO2/km but no more than 3 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions – 2) × 25 € + 20 €) × number of new light commercial vehicles. (iii) For excess emissions of more than 1 but no more than 2 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions – 1) × 15 € + 5 €) × number of new light commercial vehicles. (iv) For excess emissions of no more than 1 g CO2/km: Excess emissions × 5 € × number of new light commercial vehicles. (b) From 2019: (Excess emissions × €120) × number of new light commercial vehicles.deleted

2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN

2009/0173(COD)

Guido MILANA, Debora SERRACCHIANI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) In 2015 (i) For excess emissions of more than 3 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions - 3) x €20+45€) x number of new light commercial vehicles. (b) In 2016 (i) For excess emissions of more than 3 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions - 3) x €35+45€) x number of new light commercial vehicles. (c) In 2017 (i) For excess emissions of more than 3 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions - 3) x €60+45€) x number of new light commercial vehicles. (d) From 2018 (i) For excess emissions of more than 3 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions - 3) x €95+45€) x number of new light commercial vehicles.

2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN

2009/0116(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)

(4a) Should it be decided to include bluefin tuna in Appendix I at the Conference of the Parties to CITES due to meet in Doha on 13-25 March, provision should be made to grant a derogation for traditional fishing and authorisation only to long-line fishing below 24 metres, and traps; furthermore, the Commission must have at its disposal compensatory resources additional to those earmarked in the European Fisheries Fund (EFF).

2010/03/15
Committee: PECH

2009/0116(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 - paragraph 4

4. Where the bluefin tuna quantities caught and landed are less than 1 ton or three fish, the fishing logbook or the sales note may be used as a temporary catch document, pending the validation of the catch document within seven days and prior to domestic trade or export.

2010/03/15
Committee: PECH

2009/0116(COD)