Activities of Nikolaos SALAVRAKOS related to 2011/0195(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Common Fisheries Policy - Common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products (debate)
Common fisheries policy (debate)
Amendments (19)
Amendment 403 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
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 2013raises concerns regarding their concentration and the creation of monopolies; It may be implemented on a voluntary basis by Member States, respecting the subsidiarity and proportionality principle, for all vessels of 12 meters' length or over and all other vessels fishing with towed gears . Member States may exclude vessels up to 12 meters' length other than vessels using towed gear from transferable fishing concessions. Such a system should contribute to industry- induced fleet reductions and improved economic performance while at the same time creating legally secure and exclusive transferable fishing concession of a Member State's annual fishing opportunities. Since marine biological resources are a common good, transferable fishing concessions should only establish user entitlements to a Member State's part of annual fishing opportunities which may be recalled according to established rules.
Amendment 415 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29 a) Considers that the Commission should undertake fleet assessments in order to obtain credible results vis-à-vis the precise situation of overcapacity at EU level, thus making it possible to propose appropriate and targeted instruments for its reduction.
Amendment 426 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Fishing concessions shouldmay be transferable and leasable based on fair, objective and transparent criteria, giving priority access to those who fish in a socially and environmentally responsible way, 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. Member States, in respect to the subsidiarity and proportionality principle, should be empowered to make use of the most appropriate measures to reduce overcapacity, where necessary, according to the specific characteristics of different fishing fleets, and Sea basins.
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
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.
Amendment 453 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
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 in line with reliable data and establish national entry/exit schemes in relation to decommissioning funding granted under the European Fisheries Fund.
Amendment 474 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Member States should manage and make available to end-users of scientific- data the collected data, on the basis of a multi-annual Union program. Member States should also cooperate with each other to coordinate data collection activities. Where relevant, Member States should also cooperate with third countries within the same sea basin regarding data collection., bearing in mind the provisions of the International Law and in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS);
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that Union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice, ensuring a sustainable exploitation and conservation of the marine biological resources. Those agreements, which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the Union, should contribute to the establishment of a high quality scientific data collection system and a high quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring, control and surveillance measures.
Amendment 622 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The Common Fisheries Policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management, and shall aim to ensure, by 2015, that conservation and exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield.
Amendment 685 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) eliminate unwanted catches of commercial stocks and gradually ensure that all catches of such stocks are landedncourage the use of selective fishing practises through the development and use of selective gear and other means in order to eliminate unwanted catches;
Amendment 706 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) provide conditions for efficientand incentives for efficient and sustainable fishing activities within an environmentally and socio- economically viable and competitive fishing industry;
Amendment 736 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) contribute to the creation of direct and indirect sources of job in our maritime regions and to a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities;
Amendment 754 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) take into account the interests of consumers by dully informing them of the origin of the product they are consuming and of its nutritional quality;
Amendment 757 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) ensure systematic and harmonised data collection and management. and adjust the multiannual plans according to these findings;
Amendment 781 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Part 1 – article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The establishment of the right instruments to support an ecosystem- based fisheries management embraced by the multiannual management plans;
Amendment 789 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) establishment of clear and simple rules at the appropriate level, using a bottom-up approach thus increasing compliance;
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a long-term perspective ensured by sufficient financial means in order to support all the reform measures;
Amendment 805 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 1 – article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) broad involvement of stakeholders and stronger dialogue and cooperation with the Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) at all stages from conception to implementation of the measures;
Amendment 1054 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 3 – article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) establishing targets for the sustainable exploitation and conservation of stocks;
Amendment 1165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Multiannual plans providing for quantifiable targets and conservation measures to maintain or restore fish stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield shall be established as a priority.