Activities of Guido MILANA related to 2010/0257(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Further development of an integrated maritime policy (debate)
Amendments (36)
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
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.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point a
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;
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point a
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;
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point c
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;
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point e a(new)
Article 2 – point e a(new)
(ea) to guarantee comprehensive information and transparency of the decision-making processes.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
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;
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) to guarantee comprehensive information and transparency of the decision-making processes.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
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.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
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;
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
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;
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
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;
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) promote renewable marine energy sources;
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e c(new)
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;
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
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;
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
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.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) promote renewable marine energy sources;
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new)
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.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
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;
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
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;
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
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;
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
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.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
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;
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
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;
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
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.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point a
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;
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point b
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;
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point c
Article 4 – point c
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
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.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point d
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;
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
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.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Programme shall lead to benefits for local coastal and insular communities.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point c
Article 4 – point c
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point d
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;
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
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.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
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.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
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.