2018/0210(COD) | [ParlTrack]

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) Support under the EMFF should be used to ~~address market failures or~~safeguard and promote small- scale fisheries, FLAGs, coastal communities including the islands and outermost regions, prioritising addressing sub- optimal investment ~~situation~~in these regions and address market failures, in a proportionate manner, and should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market. Support should have a clear European added value with due regard to the community objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy.

Amendment 21 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the priorities set for the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the ~~expected~~ risk of non-compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union].

Amendment 22 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions and small-scale coastal fisheries based in islands falling under Article 174 TFEU, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The EMFF should be based on f~~our~~ive priorities: fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources; contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans; protecting the social and economic survival of small fishing communities and their culture. Those priorities should be pursued through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 24 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

Amendment 26 #

Esteban GONZÁLEZ PONS

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement as soon as possible of an overall target of 2530% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Regulation are expected to contribute to 30% of the overall financial envelope of the EMFF to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the EMFF, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.

Amendment 27 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The EMFF should contribute to the achievement of the environmental objectives of the Union with due regard to social cohesion. This contribution should be tracked through the application of Union environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports.

Amendment 28 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the Union, in particular where small-scale coastal fishing plays an important role. With the average age in many fishing communities being over 50, generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge. It is therefore essential to allocate specific funding countering this matter.

Amendment 29 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities, islands and outermost regions in the Union, in particular where small-scale coastal and inshore fishing plays an important role. With the average age in many fishing communities being over 50, generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge.

Amendment 30 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Support from the EMFF should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and to minimise the negative impacts of unsustainable and harmful fishing activities on the marine ecosystem. That support should include innovation and investments in low-impact, climate resilient and low-carbon fishing practices and techniques.

Amendment 31 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial and socio-economic cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFF to enable aid for temporary cessation of fishing activities in certain fisheries, particularly those affected by choke species, support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation, with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.

Amendment 32 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities ,with a special dedication to small-scale coastal fisheries, caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, by the interruption, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days, 45 consecutive days in the case of small-scale coastal fisheries, and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30%, or 15% in the case of small-scale coastal fisheries, of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for temporary cessation of fishing activities due to conditions where it is unsafe to conduct fishing operations at sea or in the event of an unforeseen closure of a fishery, supporting operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 34 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF ~~should~~will therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) It should be possible for the EMFF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture and closed containment systems, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. Complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, innovation, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. However, in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) Job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions, including the islands and outermost regions. Ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030. To be sustainable, blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio- economy, including sustainable tourism models, ocean-based renewable energy, innovative high-end shipbuilding and new port service, which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development. Whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the Union budget, the EMFF should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services. Support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) The development of a sustainable blue economy strongly relies on partnerships between local stakeholders that contribute to the vitality and sustainability of the populations of coastal, island and inland communities and economies. The EMFF should provide tools to foster such partnerships. For that purpose, support for community-led local development (CLLD) should be available under shared management. That approach should boost economic diversification in a local context through the development of coastal and inland fisheries, aquaculture and a sustainable blue economy. CLLD strategies should ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy, capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human resources. Every local partnership should therefore reflect the main focus of its strategy by ensuring a balanced involvement and representation of all relevant stakeholders from the local sustainable blue economy.

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) Under direct and indirect management, the EMFF should focus on the enabling conditions for a sustainable blue economy through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy, the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research, innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy, the improvement of maritime skills, ocean literacy and sharing of socio-economic data on the sustainable blue economy, the promotion of a low-carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments. Due consideration to the ~~outermost regions' specific situation~~specific situation of the outermost regions and islands falling under Article 174 TFEU should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields.

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)

(40 a) The quantity of marine plastic litter may outweigh fish by 2050 and represents a serious concern for environmental, economic, safety, health and cultural issues. Scientific knowledge is still scarce. There are evidences that remote sensing may be capable of providing monitoring on a global scale in complement to coastal monitoring sites and boat expeditions.

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

(42) With regard to security and defence, improved border protection and maritime security are essential. Under the European Union Maritime Security Strategy adopted by the Council of the European Union on 24 June 2014 and its Action Plan adopted on 16 December 2014, information sharing and the European Border and Coast Guard cooperation between the European Fisheries Control Agency, the European Maritime Safety Agency and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency are key to deliver on those objectives. The EMFF should therefore support maritime surveillance and coastguard cooperation under botharch and rescue operations, the EMFF should therefore support shared and direct management, including by purchasing items for ~~multipurpose maritim~~these operations. It should also allow the relevant agencies to implement support in the field of maritime surveillance ~~and security throug~~to improve search iandi re~~ct management~~scue operations.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

(43) Under shared management, each Member States should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the Commission. In the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging Member States to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes, the Commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP. That analysis should guide both the Member States and the Commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs. When assessing the programmes, the Commission should take into account the environmental and socio- economic challenges of the CFP, the socio- economic performance of the sustainable blue economy, particularly as regards small-scale coastal fisheries, the challenges at sea basin level, the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems, the reduction of marine litter and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)

(4 a) Protecting the social and economic survival of small fishing communities and their culture.

Amendment 43 #

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

(c a) EUR 316 000 000 for small-scale coastal fisheries based in islands falling under Article 174 TFEU

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4

4. At least 150% of the Union financial support allocated per Member State shall be allocated to the areas of support referred to in Articles 19 and 20. Member States with no access to Union waters may apply a lower percentage with regard to the extent of their control and data collection tasks.

Amendment 45 #

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

(a) EUR 620 000 000; or

Amendment 46 #

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

(b) 120% of the Union financial support allocated per Member State.

Amendment 47 #

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

(i a) protection of cultural heritage of small-scale coastal fisheries.

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days, 45 consecutive days in the case of small-scale coastal fisheries; and

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30%, or 15% in the case of small-scale coastal fisheries, of the annual turnover of the business concerned, calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding three calendar years.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – title

Compensation for additional costs in the outermost regions and small-scale coastal fisheries based in islands falling under Article 174 TFEU for fishery and aquaculture products

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the compensation of additional costs incurred by beneficiaries in the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions and small-scale coastal fisheries based in islands falling under Article 174 TFEU referred to in Article 6(2).

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5

5. Point (b) of paragraph 4 shall not apply if the existing capacity of the processing industry in the ~~outermost~~ region concerned exceeds the quantity of raw material supplied.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 6 – introductory part

6. The compensation paid to the beneficiaries carrying out activities referred to in paragraph 1 in the ~~outermost regions~~regions concerned or owning a vessel registered in a port of these regions shall, in order to avoid overcompensation, take into account:

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support actions for the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems, including in inland waters. For this purpose the cooperation with the European Space Agency and European satellite programmes should be fostered to gather more data on the situation of maritime pollution and especially plastic waste in the waters.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(b a) investments in the analysis and observation of marine pollution, especially plastics, to increase data on the situation;

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)

(b b) investments in the cleaning of waters with a focus on blue economy and the re-use of plastic waste and waste water;

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

3. Productive aquaculture investments under this Article may only be supported through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.deleted

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)

increasing knowledge about marine plastic litter and its concentrations.

Amendment 59 #

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

(f) international cooperation on and development of ocean research and data, notably on marine plastic litter, obtained through appropriate sensors on satellites, notably from the Copernicus component of the EU Space programme, autonomous aircraft and in-situ observing systems, capable of monitoring larger items of floating litter as well as concentrations of smaller items.

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2018/10/17 ENVI 191 amendments...

Amendment 100 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) Food security relies on the protection of the marine environment, the sustainable management of fish stocks, the full implementation of the CFP, efficient and well-organised markets, which improve the transparency, stability, quality and diversity of the supply chain, as well as consumer information. For that purpose, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, in line with the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('CMO Regulation')15 . In particular, support should be available for the creation of producer organisations, the implementation of production and marketing plans, the promotion of new market outlets and the development and dissemination of market intelligence. _________________ 15 Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1).

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) FWhile the producers - the fishers in this case - are the primary source and thus also of primary importance, food security also relies on efficient and well- organised markets, which improve the transparency, stability, quality and diversity of the supply chain, as well as consumer information. For that purpose, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, in line with the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('CMO Regulation')15 . In particular, support should be available for the creation of producer organisations, the implementation of production and marketing plans, the promotion of new market outlets and the development and dissemination of market intelligence. _________________ 15 Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1).

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) The processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products. It should be possible for the EMFF to support targeted investments in that industry, provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the CMO. ~~Such support should be provided only through financial instruments and through InvestEU and not through grants.~~

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) The processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products. It should be possible for the EMFF to support targeted investments in that industry, provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the CMO. Such support ~~should~~may be provided ~~only~~through grants, through financial instruments and through InvestEU ~~and not through grants~~.

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) Job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable 'blue economy' that revives the social fabric of those regions. OWhile recognising that in a finite world, growth is itself finite, ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment ~~and growth~~ by 2030. To be sustainable, 'blue' growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio- economy, including sustainable tourism models, ocean-based renewable energy, innovative high-end shipbuilding and new port services, which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development. Whilst public investment in the sustainable 'blue economy' should be mainstreamed throughout the Union budget, the EMFF should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable 'blue economy' and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services, while also maintaing all Union standards (labour rights, environmental protection, etc.). Support for the development of the sustainable 'blue economy' should be delivered through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) Job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits and revives the social fabric of those regions. Ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030. To be sustainable, blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio- economy, including sustainable tourism models, ocean-based renewable energy, innovative high-end shipbuilding and new port service, which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development. Whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the Union budget, the EMFF should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for ~~the development of the~~a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services. Support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) Job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions. Ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030, despite current economic difficulties. To be sustainable, blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio- economy, including sustainable tourism models, ocean-based renewable energy, innovative high-end shipbuilding and new port service, which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development. Whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the Union budget, the EMFF should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services. Support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) Job creation in coastal regions and islands often relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions. Ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030. To be sustainable, blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio- economy, including sustainable tourism models, ocean-based renewable energy, innovative high-end shipbuilding and new port service, which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development. Whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the Union budget, the EMFF should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services. Support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) The development of a sustainable blue economy strongly relies on partnerships between local stakeholders that contribute to the vitality of coastal and inland communities and economies. The EMFF should provide tools to foster such partnerships. For that purpose, support for community-led local development (CLLD) should be available under shared management. That approach should boost economic diversification in a local context through the development of coastal ~~and inland~~ fisheries, aquaculture and a sustainable blue economy. CLLD strategies should ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy, capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human resources. Every local partnership should therefore reflect the main focus of its strategy by ensuring a balanced involvement and representation of all relevant stakeholders from the local sustainable blue economy.

Amendment 109 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37

(37) Under shared management, it should be possible for the EMFF to support ~~the~~a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits through the collection, management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment. That support should aim to fulfil requirements under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC, to support maritime spatial planning and to increase data quality and sharing through the European marine observation and data network.

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) Under direct and indirect management, the EMFF should focus on the enabling conditions for a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy, the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research, innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy, the improvement of maritime skills, ocean literacy and sharing of socio-economic data on the sustainable blue economy, the promotion of a low-carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments. Due consideration to the outermost regions' specific situation should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields.

Amendment 111 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

(42) With regard to security and defence, improved border protection and maritime security are essential. Under the European Union Maritime Security Strategy adopted by the Council of the European Union on 24 June 2014 and its Action Plan adopted on 16 December 2014, information sharing and the European Border and Coast Guard cooperation between the European Fisheries Control Agency, the European Maritime Safety Agency and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency are key to deliver on those objectives. The EMFF should therefore support maritime surveillance and coastguard cooperation under both shared and direct management, including by purchasing items for multipurpose maritime operations. It should also allow the relevant agencies to implement support in the field of maritime surveillance and security through indirect management.deleted

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

(43) Under shared management, each Member States should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the Commission. In the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging Member States to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes, the Commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP. That analysis should guide both the Member States and the Commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs. When assessing the programmes, the Commission should take into account the environmental and socio- economic challenges of the CFP, the socio- economic performance of ~~the~~a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits, the challenges at sea basin level, the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems, the reduction of marine litter and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

(47) In accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union], Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9520 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/9621 and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/193922 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities, including fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In particular, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) ~~might~~should carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) ~~might~~should investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 . In accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union], any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. Member States should ensure that in the management and implementation of the EMFF, the financial interests of the Union are protected, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union] and Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. _________________ 19 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.09.2013, p. 1). 20 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p.1). 21 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2). 22 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1). 23 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29).

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48

(48) In order to enhance transparency regarding the use of Union funds and their sound financial management, in particular reinforcing public control of the money used, ~~certain~~all information on the operations funded under the EMFF should be published on a website of Member State in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. When a Member State publishes information on operations funded under EMFF, the rules on the protection of personal data set out in Regulation (EU) No 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 are to be complied with. _________________ 24 Regulation (EU) No 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 04.05.2016, p. 1).

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 7

~~(7) ‘inland fishing’ means fishing activities carried out for commercial purposes in inland waters by vessels or other devices, including those used for ice fishing;~~deleted

Amendment 118 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10

(10) 'maritime security and surveillance' means the activities to understand, prevent wherever applicable and manage in a comprehensive way all the events and actions related to the maritime domain which would impact the areas of maritime safety and security, law enforcement, ~~defence, border control,~~ protection of the marine environment, fisheries control, trade and economic interest of the Union;

Amendment 119 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 12

(12) 'productive aquaculture investments' means investments in the construction, extension, modernisation, innovation or in the equipment of facilities for aquaculture production;

Amendment 120 #

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

(14) ‘small-scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by small fishing vessels ~~of an overall length of less than 12 metres and~~, as defined by the Member States in their programmes, not using towed gear as listed in Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/200626; _________________ 26 Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 of 21 December 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11).

Amendment 121 #

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

(14) ‘sSmall-scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/200626 and managed by family enterprises and SMEs accessing local fishing grounds, carrying out daily fishing trips, landing fresh and unprocessed products, with an important link with their coastal communities and generating vital direct and indirect employment for their communities; _________________ 26 Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 of 21 December 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11).

Amendment 122 #

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

(14) ‘small-scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 120 metres and not using towed gear as listed in Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/200626 ; _________________ 26 Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 of 21 December 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11).

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15

(15) ‘sustainable blue economy’ means all sectoral and cross-sectoral economic activities within ecological limits throughout the single market related to oceans, seas, coasts and inland waters, covering the Union's outermost regions and landlocked countries, including emerging sectors and non-market goods and services and being consistent with Union environmental legislation to restore and maintain marine ecosystems and protect vulnerable natural resources, goods and services.

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 a (new)

(15 a) 'co-management' means a partnership arrangement in which government, the community of local resource users (fishers), external agents (non-governmental organizations, research institutions), and sometimes other fisheries and coastal resource stakeholders (boat owners, fish traders, credit agencies or money lenders, tourism industry, etc.) share the responsibility and authority for decision-making over the managements of a fishery.

Amendment 125 #

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

(1) Fostering small-scale sustainable fisheries and ~~the conservation of marine biological resources~~non-intensive multitrophic aquaculture with a view to the conservation of marine biological resources at levels that protect maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and taking a precautionary approach in all fisheries management;

Amendment 126 #

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

(1) Fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, taking into account the socio- economic aspects;

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) Contributing to food safety and security in the Union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets;

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets;

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) Contributing to food security in the Union through ~~competitive and~~ sustainable aquaculture ~~and markets~~;

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) ~~Enabl~~Restoring the ~~growth of a sustainable blue economy~~seas to good environmental status and enabling a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits and foster~~ing~~s prosperous coastal communities;

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities and fisheries area;

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

The pursuit of those priorities shall not result in an increase in fishing capacity.

Amendment 133 #

Arne GERICKE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the multiannual implementation of the EMFF for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 6 140 000 000 in current prices.

Amendment 134 #

Gesine MEISSNER, Tonino PICULA, Merja KYLLÖNEN, Sofia RIBEIRO, Michela GIUFFRIDA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in Title II shall be EUR 5 ~~311~~760 000 000 in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex V.

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in Title II shall be EUR 5 ~~311~~219 000 000 in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex V.

Amendment 136 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

~~3. The compensation referred to in Article 21 shall not exceed 50% of each of the allocations referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 2.~~deleted

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4

4. At least 15% of the Union financial support allocated per Member State shall be allocated to the areas of support referred to in Articles 19 and 20. Member States with no access to Union waters may apply a lower percentage with regard to the extent of their control and data collection tasks.deleted

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4

4. At least 1530% of the Union financial support allocated per Member State shall be allocated to the areas of support referred to in Articles 19 and 20. Member States with no access to Union waters may apply a lower percentage with regard to the extent of their control and data collection tasks.

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point a (new)

(a) At least 30 % of the Union financial support allocated per Member State shall be allocated to the areas of support referred to in Article 22 and 27.

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Any funding that is not spent under Articles 19 and 20 on control and data collection may be reallocated to the European Fisheries Control Agency.

Amendment 141 #

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

5. The Union financial support from the EMFF allocated per Member State to the areas of support referred to in Article~~s 17(2) and~~ 18 shall not exceed the higher of the following two thresholds:

Amendment 142 #

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

(a) EUR 65 000 000; or

Amendment 143 #

Gesine MEISSNER

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

(b) 108% of the Union financial support allocated per Member State.

Amendment 144 #

Gesine MEISSNER, Tonino PICULA, Merja KYLLÖNEN, Sofia RIBEIRO, Michela GIUFFRIDA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be EUR ~~829~~640 000 000 in current prices.

Amendment 145 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be EUR ~~829~~921 000 000 in current prices.

Amendment 146 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a

(a) a strategy for the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and the development of sustainable blue economy sectors that develop within ecological limits;

Amendment 147 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b – point iii

iii) any other investment in the sustainable blue economy necessary to achieve a sustainable coastal development that develops within ecological limits.

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5

5. The Commission shall develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses of the sea basin with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, as referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and the achievement of Good Environmental Status, as referred to in Directive 2008/56/EC. Where applicable, this analysis shall take into account the existing sea basin and macro-regional strategies.

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5

5. The Commission, after obtaining the opinions of the relevant Advisory Councils, shall develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses of the sea basin with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, as referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Where applicable, this analysis shall take into account the existing sea basin and macro-regional strategies.

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)

(da) targeted control of invasive alien species which significantly harm the productivity of the aquaculture and fisheries sector;

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d b (new)

(db) support for research into and use of innovative selective fishing gear throughout the Union, not only but including in accordance with Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point e

(e) the most recent evidence on the balance between the environmental priorities and the socio-economic performance of the sustainable blue economy, and in particular the fishery and aquaculture sector;

Amendment 153 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point i

(i) the contribution of the programme to climate change mitigation and adaptation, including by reducing CO2 emissions by means of fuel savings.

Amendment 154 #

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

(a) has committed ~~serious~~ infringements under Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/200828 or Article 90 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 or under other legislation adopted by the European Parliament and by the Council; _________________ 28 Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1).

Amendment 155 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The beneficiary, after submitting the application, shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and ~~for a period of five years~~ after the final payment to that beneficiary.

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The beneficiary, after submitting the application, shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of ~~five~~six years after the final payment to that beneficiary.

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a

(a) the identification of the threshold triggering and the length of period of time of inadmissibility referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3, which shall be proportionate to the nature, gravity, duration and repetition of the ~~serious~~ infringements, offences or fraud, and shall be of at least one year’s duration;

Amendment 158 #

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

~~(b) the construction and acquisition of fishing vessels or the importation of fishing vessels, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;~~deleted

Amendment 159 #

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

(b) the construction ~~and~~, acquisition o~~f fishing vessels~~r modernisation of fishing vessels, including through engine replacement or the importation of fishing vessels, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;

Amendment 160 #

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

~~(d) the temporary or permanent cessation of fishing activities, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;~~deleted

Amendment 161 #

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

(d) the ~~temporary or~~ permanent cessation of fishing activities~~, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;~~

Amendment 162 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(e a) operations that include any form of electrical pulse-fishing;

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) electric pulse fishing;

Amendment 164 #

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

~~(h) the construction of new ports, new landing sites or new auction halls;~~deleted

Amendment 165 #

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

(i) market intervention mechanisms aiming to temporarily or permanently withdraw fishery or aquaculture products from the market with a view to reducing supply in order to prevent price decline or drive up prices; ~~by extension, storage operations in a logistics chain that would produce the same effects either intentionally or unintentionally;~~

Amendment 166 #

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

Amendment 167 #

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

(j) investments on board fishing vessels necessary to comply with the requirements under Union or national law, including requirements under the Union's obligations in the context of regional fisheries management organisations; this provision shall not apply to expenditure linked to the landing obligation or to any other obligation under Union or national law that would entail significant costs for operators;

Amendment 168 #

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

(k) investments on board fishing vessels that have carried out activities at sea for less than 60 days in each of the two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support.deleted

Amendment 169 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

(k a) inland fishing activities;

Amendment 170 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k b (new)

(k b) operating costs, such as insurance, overheads, fuel or equipment of the fishing vessels that make it merely operational or navigational, such as ropes, mandatory security or safety requirements and maintenance services.

Amendment 171 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. Support under this Chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental, economic, social and employment objectives of the CFP, as set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and encourage social dialogue between stakeholders.

Amendment 172 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. Where support under this Chapter is granted for a vessel, that vessel shall not be transferred or reflagged outside the Union during at least the ~~five~~eight years from the final payment for the supported operation.

Amendment 173 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

~~3. Support under this Chapter shall also apply to inland fishing, with the exception of Articles 15 and 17.~~deleted

Amendment 174 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 175 #

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

(da) facilitation of access to credit, insurance products, and financial instruments;

Amendment 176 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) improvement of health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels, thereby making it possible to attract more young people and significantly reduce the causes of marine incidents;

Amendment 177 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) diversification of activities in ~~the~~a broader sustainable blue economy that develops within the ecological limits;

Amendment 178 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16

Investments in small-scale coastal fishing vessels 1. The EMFF may support the following investments in respect of small-scale coastal fishing vessels which belong to a fleet segment for which the latest report on fishing capacity, referred to in Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, has shown a balance with the fishing opportunities available to that segment: (a) the first acquisition of a fishing vessel by a young fisher who, at the moment of submitting the application, is under 40 years of age and has worked a least five years as fisher or has acquired adequate vocational qualification; (b) the replacement or modernisation of a main or ancillary engine. 2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be between 5 and 30 years old. 3. The support referred to in paragraph 1(b) may only be granted under the following conditions: (a) the new or modernised engine shall not have more power in kW than the current engine; (b) any reduction of fishing capacity in kW due to the replacement or modernisation of a main or ancillary engine shall be permanently removed from the Union fleet register; (c) the engine power of the fishing vessel shall have been physically inspected by the Member State to ensure that it does not exceed the engine power stated in the fishing license. 4. No support shall be granted under this Article, if the assessment on the balance between fishing capacity and fishing opportunities in the latest report referred to in Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for the fleet segment to which the vessels concerned belong, has not been prepared on the basis of the biological, economic and vessel use indicators set out in the common guidelines referred to in that Regulation.Article 16 deleted

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the first acquisition of a fishing vessel by a young fisher who, at the moment of submitting the application, is under 405 years of age and has worked a least ~~five~~two years as fisher or has acquired adequate vocational qualification;

Amendment 180 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the replacement or modernisation of a fishing vessel or of a main or ancillary engine.

Amendment 181 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3

3. The support referred to in paragraph 1(b) may only be granted under the following conditions: (a) the new or modernised engine shall not have more power in kW than the current engine; (b) any reduction of fishing capacity in kW due to the replacement or modernisation of a main or ancillary engine shall be permanently removed from the Union fleet register; (c) the engine power of the fishing vessel shall have been physically inspected by the Member State to ensure that it does not exceed the engine power stated in the fishing license.deleted

Amendment 182 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17

~~[...]~~deleted

Amendment 183 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Ifn exceptional cases, the support referred to in paragraph 1 ismay be granted through the compensation for the permanent cessation of fishing activities, provided that the following conditions ~~shall b~~are complied with:

Amendment 184 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the cessation is foreseen as a tool of an action plan to reduce fleet capacity referred to in Article 22(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

Amendment 185 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)

(a a) the cessation leads to a total decrease in the fishing capacity as the money received is not re-invested in the sector;

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. The EMFF may support fishing and aquaculture enterprises to help them gain access to risk management tools, such as incentives related to insurance policies or mutual funds, in order to cover losses caused by one or more of the following events: (a) natural disasters; (b) adverse climatic events; (c) sudden water quality or quantity changes for which the operator is not responsible; (d) diseases in aquaculture or failure or destruction of production facilities for which the operator is not responsible; (e) rescue costs for fishers or fishing vessels where accidents occur at sea while they are fishing.

Amendment 187 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)

Article 17a Investments to promote social dialogue The EMFF may support actions to promote social dialogue between stakeholders and in particular the actions below, if carried out by trade unions and employers’ organisations that have signed national collective labour agreements: (a) training of young fishing entrepreneurs; (b) upskilling and sustainable fishing skills development; (c) raising awareness of good fishing and biodiversity conservation practices; (d) security and safety of life at sea; (e) health and safety of workers on board.

Amendment 188 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title

~~Extraordinary c~~Cessation of fishing activities

Amendment 189 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The EMFF may support a compensation for the ~~extraordinary~~ cessation of fishing activities caused by:

Amendment 190 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c

~~(c) the interruption due to reasons of force majeure of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto; or~~deleted

Amendment 191 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the interruption ~~due to reasons of force majeure~~ of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto; or

Amendment 192 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may only be granted where: (a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days; and (b) the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the annual turnover of the business concerned, calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding three calendar years.deleted

Amendment 193 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days which are not foreseen in recurrent closures; and

Amendment 194 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days; ~~and~~

Amendment 195 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in ~~each of the last three~~the two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 196 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in ~~each of~~ the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation.

Amendment 197 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

5. All fishing activities carried out by the vessels and fishers concerned shall be effectively suspended during the period concerned by the cessation. The competent authority shall ~~satisfy itself~~ensure that the vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the extraordinary cessation and that any overcompensation resulting from the use of the vessel for other purposes is avoided.

Amendment 198 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)

Article 18a Temporary cessation of fishing activities 1. The EMFF may support measures for the temporary cessation of fishing activities in the following cases: (a) biological recovery periods; (b) if the temporary cessation is provided for in a management plan adopted under Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 or in a multiannual plan adopted in accordance with Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, where, on the basis of scientific advice, a reduction in fishing effort is needed in order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 2(2) and point (a) of Article 2(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. 2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted for a maximum duration of six months per vessel during the period from 2021 to 2027. 3. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted only to: (a) owners or operators of Union fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 90 days on average during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application for support; or (b) fishers who have worked at sea on board a Union fishing vessel affected by the temporary cessation for at least 90 days on average during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application for support. 4. All fishing activities carried out by the vessel or the fishers concerned shall be actually suspended. The competent authority shall ascertain that the vessel in question has completely suspended fishing activities during the period covered by the temporary cessation.

Amendment 199 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control system as provided for in Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. This system must be fair and equitable, must treat all sectors equally, from small-scale to large-scale.

Amendment 200 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3

3. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may also contribute to maritime surveillance as referred to in Article 28 ~~and to the European cooperation on coastguard functions as referred to in Article 29~~.

Amendment 201 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the collection, management, processing and use of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, as provided for in Article 25(1) and (2) and Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004, on the basis of the national work plans referred to in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004.

Amendment 202 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3

3. When establishing the list and the quantities referred to in paragraph 2, Member States shall take into account all relevant factors, in particular the need to ensure that the compensation is comp~~atible~~lies with the rules of the CFP.

Amendment 203 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support actions for the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems~~, including in inland waters~~.

Amendment 204 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) compensations to fishers for the collection of lost fishing gears and the passive collection of marine litter from the sea;

Amendment 205 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 3 – title

Priority 2: Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – title

23 Sustainable Aquaculture

Amendment 207 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, with particular regard taken of the possible negative environmental impacts of all such developments. It may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 and Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33 . _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health ('Animal Health Law') (OJ L 84, 31.03.2016, p. 1). 33 Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.06.2014, p. 1).

Amendment 208 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. It may also ~~support~~provide support to tackle specific problems in the sector which are due to invasive alien species and to promote animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 and Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33. _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health ('Animal Health Law') (OJ L 84, 31.03.2016, p. 1). 33 Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.06.2014, p. 1).

Amendment 209 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

Amendment 210 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

3. Productive aquaculture investments under this Article may ~~only~~ be supported through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 211 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1

The EMFF may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013. It may also support actions promoting the marketing~~, the~~ of quality ~~and the value added of~~seafood products, raise awareness on the risks and benefits of the different fisheryies and aquaculture species in our dietary habits and the value added of sustainable eating habits linked to seafood products.

Amendment 212 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1

Amendment 213 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. Support under this Article shall only be granted to small scale coastal fisheries through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 214 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. Support under this Article ~~shall onl~~may be granted through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 215 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 4 – title

Priority 3: Enabling ~~the growth of~~ a sustainable blue economy within ecological limits and fostering prosperous coastal communities

Amendment 216 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2

2. For the purpose of EMFF support, the community-led local development strategies referred to in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] shall ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by ~~the~~a sustainable blue economy within ecological limits, capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human resources.

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

The EMFF may support the collection (including from local fishers), management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment, with a view to:

Amendment 218 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

The EMFF may support the collection, management, analysis, processing and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment, with a view to:

Amendment 219 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1

1. In accordance with Article 90(4) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], the Commission may interrupt the payment deadline for all or part of a payment application in the case of evidence of non- compliance by a Member State with the rules applicable under the CFP or relevant EU environmental law, if the non- compliance is liable to affect the expenditure contained in a payment application for which the interim payment is requested.

Amendment 220 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1

1. In accordance with Article 91(3) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], the Commission may adopt implementing acts suspending all or part of the interim payments under the programme in the case of serious non-compliance by a Member State with the rules applicable under the CFP or relevant environmental law, if the serious non-compliance is liable to affect the expenditure contained in a payment application for which the interim payment is requested.

Amendment 221 #

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

(b) expenditure contained in a payment application is affected by cases of serious non-compliance with the rules of the CFP or relevant EU environmental law by the Member State which have resulted in the suspension of payment under Article 34 and the Member State concerned still fails to demonstrate that it has taken the necessary remedial action to ensure compliance with and the enforcement of applicable rules in the future.

Amendment 222 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall decide on the amount of the correction taking into account the nature, gravity, duration and repetition of the serious non-compliance by the Member State or beneficiary with the rules of the CFP or relevant EU environmental law and the importance of the EMFF contribution to the economic activity of the beneficiary concerned.

Amendment 223 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3

3. Where it is not possible to quantify precisely the amount of expenditure linked to non-compliance with the rules of the CFP or relevant EU environmental law by the Member State, the Commission shall apply a flat rate or extrapolated financial correction in accordance with paragraph 4.

Amendment 224 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1

The EMFF shall support the development and dissemination by the Commission of market intelligence for sustainably- produced fishery and aquaculture ~~products by the Commission~~goods in accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013.

Amendment 225 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 3 – chapter 3 – title

Priority 3: Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits and fostering prosperous coastal communities

Amendment 226 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – title

Maritime policy and development of a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits;

Amendment 227 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the promotion of a sustainable, low carbon and climate resilient blue economy that develops within ecological limits;

Amendment 228 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the improvement of maritime skills, ocean literacy and sharing of environmental and socio- economic data on ~~the~~a sustainable blue economy;

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the 2021-2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding, which must be distributed equitably and must cater especially for small-scale fishing Producer Organisations, is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, for food security through the supply of seafood products, for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the 2021-2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, for food security through the supply of seafood products, for the growth of a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the 2021-2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the full and timely implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding is a, combined with responsible fisheries policies, one of the key enablers for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, for food security through the supply of seafood products, for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) As a global ocean actor and the world's fifth largest producer of seafood, the Union has a strong responsibility to protect, conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources, while concerns over the conservation of the seas and oceans are growing considerably among scientists and the general public as regards both the conservation of biological resources and the cleanliness of waters. Preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population. It is also of socio-economic interest for the Union: a sustainable blue economy boosts investments, jobs and growth, fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy. Moreover, safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border control and for the global fight against maritime crime, thereby addressing citizens' security concerns.

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) As a global ocean actor and the world's fifth largest producer of seafood, the Union has a strong responsibility to protect, conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources. Preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population. It is also of socio-economic interest for the Union: a sustainable blue economy boosts investments, jobs and growth, fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy. Moreover, safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for ~~an efficient border control and for~~ the global fight against maritime crime~~, thereby addressing citizens' security concerns~~.

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) As a global ocean actor and the world's fifth largest producer of seafood, the Union has a strong responsibility to protect, conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources. Preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population. It is also of socio-economic interest for the Union: a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits, boosts investments, jobs and growth, fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy. Moreover, safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border control and for the global fight against maritime crime, thereby addressing citizens' security concerns.

Amendment 44 #

Gesine MEISSNER, Tonino PICULA, Merja KYLLÖNEN, Sofia RIBEIRO, Michela GIUFFRIDA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should be maintained at the same levels as for the period 2014-2020. It should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 1400 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 ~~311~~760 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR ~~829~~640 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 ~~311~~219 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR ~~829~~921 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […]. OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement ~~and~~, collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes and protection and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems, while amounts for permanent cessation ~~and extraordinary cessation~~ of fishing activities should be ~~capped~~ineligible. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 47 #

Arne GERICKE

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF multiannual budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […]. OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) Europe's maritime sector employs over 5 million jobs generating almost EUR 500 billion a year, with a potential to create many more jobs, though fish species stocks must continue to be monitored and over-fishing guarded against through suitable measures. The output of the global ocean economy is estimated at EUR 1.3 trillion today and this could more than double by 2030. The need to meet CO2 emissions targets, increase resource efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint of the blue economy has been a significant driving force for innovation in other sectors such as marine equipment, shipbuilding, ocean observation, dredging, coastal protection and marine construction. Investment in the maritime economy has been provided by Union structural funds, in particular the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the EMFF. New investment tools such as InvestEU must be utilised to meet the growth potential of the sector.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) While it is facing major economic problems in a number of Member States, Europe's maritime sector nevertheless employs over 5 million jobs generating almost EUR 500 billion a year, with a potential to create many more jobs. The output of the global ocean economy is estimated at EUR 1.3 trillion today and this could more than double by 2030. The need to meet CO2 emissions targets, increase resource efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint of the blue economy has been a significant driving force for innovation in other sectors such as marine equipment, shipbuilding, ocean observation, dredging, coastal protection and marine construction. Investment in the maritime economy has been provided by Union structural funds, in particular the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the EMFF. New investment tools such as InvestEU must be utilised to meet the growth potential of the sector.

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) Europe's maritime sector employs over 5 million jobs generating almost EUR 500 billion a year, with a potential to create many more jobs. The output of the global ocean economy is estimated at EUR 1.3 trillion today and this could more than double by 2030. The need to meet CO2 emissions targets, increase resource efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint of ~~the~~a blue economy that develops within ecological limits, has been a significant driving force for innovation in other sectors such as marine equipment, shipbuilding, ocean observation, dredging, coastal protection and marine construction. Investment in the maritime economy has been provided by Union structural funds, in particular the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the EMFF. New investment tools such as InvestEU must be utilised to meet the growth potential of the sector.

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The EMFF should be based on four priorities that are fully in line with the CFP objectives: fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources; contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans. Those priorities should be pursued through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) The EMFF beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at Union level in an overly prescriptive manner. Instead, broad areas of support should be described under each priority. Member States should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities. A variety of measures identified by the Member States in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this Regulation and in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], provided they are covered by the areas of support identified in this Regulation. However, it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation and ecosystem degradation, for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity. Moreover, investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The United nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 14). The Union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation. In that context, it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits, which is consistent with maritime spatial planning, the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status, to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies. This outcome should result from the World Trade Organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation. In addition, in the course of World Trade Organisation negotiations at the 2002 World Summit of Sustainable Development and at the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), the Union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing.

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The United nNations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 14). The Union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation. In that context, it has committed to promote a sustainable 'blue economy' which is consistent with maritime spatial planning, the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status, tohe prohiobition of certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, tohe eliminateion of subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and to refraining from introducing new such subsidies. This outcome should result from the World Trade Organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation. In addition, in the course of World Trade Organisation negotiations at the 2002 World Summit of Sustainable Development and at the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), the Union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Regulation are expected to contribute to 30% of the overall financial envelope of the EMFF to climate objectives. Relevant actions, including projects aimed at protecting and restoring seagrass beds and coastal wetlands which are major carbon sinks, will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the EMFF, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The EMFF should contribute to the achievement of the environmental objectives of the Union, within the framework of the CFP and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. This contribution should be tracked through the application of Union environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports.

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) In accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('CFP Regulation')7 , Union financial assistance under the EMFF should be conditional upon full compliance with the rules of the CFP and relevant EU environmental law. EU financial assistance should be granted only to those operators and Member States who fully comply with their relevant legal obligations. Applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the CFP should not be admissible. _________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22).

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) In order to address the specific conditions of the CFP referred to in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and to contribute to the full compliance with the rules of the CFP, provisions additional to the rules on interruption, suspension and financial corrections as set out in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] should be laid down. Where a Member State or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the CFP, or where the Commission has evidence that suggests such a lack of compliance, the Commission should, as a precautionary measure, be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines. In addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline, and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure, the Commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non-compliance with rules of the CFP by a Member State.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) ~~Much~~Steps hasve been ~~achieved~~taken over the last few years by the CFP intowards bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels, in increasing the profitability of the Union's fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems. However, substantial challenges remain to fully achieve the socio- economic and environmental objectives of CFP, including the legal obligation to restore and maintain all populations of fish stocks above biomass levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. This requires continued support beyond 2020, notably in sea basins where progress has been slower.

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) Much has been achieved over the last few years by the CFP in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels, in increasing the profitability of the Union's fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems. However, substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio- economic and environmental objectives of CFP, in particular to improve the economic situation of small coastal fishing enterprises. This requires continued support beyond 2020, notably in sea basins where progress has been slower.

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) Much has been achieved over the last few years by the CFP in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels, in increasing the profitability of the Union's fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems. However, much has also been neglected and substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio- economic and environmental objectives of CFP. This requires continued support beyond 2020, notably in sea basins where progress has been slower.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the Union, in particular where small-scale coastal fishing plays an important role. With the average age in many fishing communities being over 50, generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge, and the attractiveness of this activity, particularly for younger people, remains an issue.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the Union, in particular where small-scale coastal fishing plays an important role. With the average age in many fishing communities being over 50, generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge, and a major focus of this fund should be towards addressing that challenge.

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal and island communities in the Union, in particular where small-scale coastal fishing plays an important role. With the average age in many fishing communities being over 50, generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) The EMFF should ~~aim~~contribute to achieveing the environmental, economic, social and employment objectives of the CFP, as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long- term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives set out in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/201, which will contribute tof achieving economic, social and employment benefits, and of contributing to the availability of food supplies.

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Support from the EMFF should ~~aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the~~contribute to the timely achievement of the legal obligation to restore and maintain populations of all fish stocks above biomass levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield ~~(MSY)~~ and to minimise, and where possible eliminate, the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem. That support should include innovation and investments in low- impact, climate resilient and low-carbon fishing practices and techniques.

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Support from the EMFF should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and to minimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem. That support should include innovation and investments in low-impact, climate resilient and low-carbon fishing practices and techniques. This support cannot therefore under any circumstances be extended to electric pulse fishing.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Support from the EMFF should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and to minimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem. That support should include innovation and investments in low-impact, climate resilient and low-carbon fishing practices and techniques, and should exclude any investment in electric pulse- fishing methods.

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Support from the EMFF should ~~aim~~contribute to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing ~~based on~~leading to fish populations above levels that can produce the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and to minimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem. That support should include innovation and investments in low-impact, climate resilient and low-carbon fishing practices and techniques.

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The landing obligation is a legal obligation and one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied ~~signific~~the end of the environmentally unacceptable practise of discharging as well as important changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial cost. ItThe Member States should therefore ~~be possible for~~use the EMFF to support innovation and investments that contribute to the full and timely implementation of the landing obligation, with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFF to support all expenditure linked to this strictly regulatory obligation so as not to impose an additional burden on fishers. It should also be possible for the EMFF to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation, with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The landing obligation is one of the main ~~challeng~~objectives of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFF to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation, with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in selective fishing gears and temporal and spatial selectivity measures, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFF to provide maximum support for innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation, with a substantially higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in innovative selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an ~~import~~equally significant financial cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFF to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation, with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)

(21 a) The landing obligation should be monitored equally across the entire spectrum, from small-scale to large-scale fishing vessels, in every Member State of the Union.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) It should be possible for the EMFF to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health, safety and working conditions, energy efficiency and the quality of catches as well as support to specific health care issues. Such support should, however, not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under Union or national law. Under the architecture with no prescriptive measures, it should be up to Member States to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments and support. With regard to health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed.

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) It should be possible for the EMFF to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health, safety and working conditions, energy efficiency ~~and~~, the quality of catches and animal welfare. Such support should, however, not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under Union or national law. Under the architecture with no prescriptive measures, it should be up to Member States to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments. With regard to health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed.

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) Given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the CFP, it should be possible for the EMFF to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets. In this context, support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins. Such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities. Therefore, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities. Such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity, as provided for in Article 22(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities. Where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem, support should only be granted if in line with the CFP and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans. In order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives, support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results. It should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs, as provided for in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. Under that mechanism, Member States should not be reimbursed by the Commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results. For this purpose, the Commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions, which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the CFP.deleted

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) ~~Given the challenges to~~In order to contribute to ensuring the achievement of the conservation objectives of the CFP, it should in exceptional circumstances and under strict conditions be possible for the EMFF to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets. In this context, support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins. Such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities. Therefore, in exceptional circumstances it should be possible for the EMFF to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities. Such support should be ~~a tool of the~~conditional to the revoking of the fishing licence and the development of a national action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity, as provided for in Article 22(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities~~. Where~~, without the retrofitting would leading to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem, support should only be granted if in line with the CFP and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans. In order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives, support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results identified in the national action plan and in the delegated acts of the Commission, which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the CFP. It should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs, as provided for in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. Under that mechanism, Member States should not be reimbursed by the Commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results. For this purpose, the Commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions, which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, ~~exceptional~~particular circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the ~~extraordinary~~ cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, by the interruption~~, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application~~ of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, ~~by the interruption, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement,~~ by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities due, in particular, to the direct impact on such activities of natural or environmental disasters, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, by the interruption, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second-hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres man~~d not using towed fishing gear~~aged by family enterprises and SMEs that do not use towed fishing gears, but are accessing local fishing grounds, carrying out daily fishing trips, landing fresh and unprocessed products, and have an important link with their coastal communities and generate vital direct and indirect employment for their communities. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small- scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is ~~carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not us~~defined by the Member States ing t~~owed fishing gear~~heir programmes. That sector represents ~~nearly 75%~~the majority of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and ~~nearly half~~ of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition ~~of a second- hand vessel and for engine replacement~~ or modernisation of a vessel. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices in line with the CFP objectives. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation as well as for young fishermen. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) The outermost regions, as outlined in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank of 24 October 2017 entitled 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU's outermost regions'10, face specific challenges linked to their remoteness, topography and climate as referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy. Therefore, for each outermost region, an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors, including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture, should be attached to the programme of the concerned Member States and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans. It should also be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity. That support should be ~~capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation~~largely left to the discretion of Member States and should include the possibility of supporting the renewal or modernisation of the fishing fleet. In addition, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions. _________________ 10 COM(2017) 623 COM (2017)623

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) Under shared management, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems. For that purpose, support should be available to compensate the collection by fishers of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea and for investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter. Support should also be available for actions to achieve or maintain a good environmental status in the marine environment as set out in Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Maritime Strategy Framework Directive')11 , for the implementation of spatial protection measures established pursuant to that Directive and, in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC ('Habitats Directive')12 , for the management, restoration and monitoring of NATURA 2000 areas as well as for the protection of species under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Birds Directive')13 . Under direct management, the EMFF should support the promotion of clean and healthy seas and the implementation of the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy developed in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 16 January 201614 , in co~~herence~~mbination with the objective of achieving or maintaining a good environmental status in the marine environment. _________________ 11 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 (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19). 12 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.07.1992, p. 7). 13 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.01.2010, p. 7). 14 COM(2018) 28

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) Fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition. However, the Union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries, which is unsatisfactory from the point of view of both food sovereignty and food security. An important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the Union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices.

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) Fisheries and sustainable aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition. However, the Union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries. An important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the Union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices.

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) It should be possible for the EMFF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. Complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, innovation, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. However, in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) It should be possible for the EMFF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture and protection of aquaculture against invasive species and diseases, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. CExcessively complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it unnecessarily difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, innovation, control of specific diseases and invasive species which cause serious damage to aquaculture, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. However, in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) ~~It should~~While taking full account the possible negative effects on the environment and on local communities, it should nevertheless be possible for the EMFF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. Complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, innovation, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. However, in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) It should be possible for the EMFF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. Complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, innovation, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. ~~However, i~~In the case of productive investments it should be possible for support ~~should~~to be provided ~~only~~through grants, through financial instruments and through InvestEU, ~~which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants~~ to address the financing challenges of the sector.

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) It should be possible for the EMFF to support the ~~promotion and the~~ sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. Complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it difficult for the sector to improve the ~~image and~~ competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, innovation, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. However, in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.

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2018/10/25 PECH 911 amendments...

Amendment 100 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) As a global ocean actor and the world's fifth largest producer of seafood, the Union has a strong responsibility to protect, conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources. Preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population. It is also of socio-economic interest for the Union: a sustainable blue economy boosts investments, jobs and growth, fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy. ~~Moreover, safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border control and for the global fight against maritime crime, thereby addressing citizens' security concerns.~~

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) As a global ocean actor ~~and~~with the largest maritime area in the world when including the Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories, the Union has become the world's fifth largest producer of seafood, the Union has a strong responsibility to protect, conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources. Preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population. It is also of socio-economic interest for the Union: a sustainable blue economy boosts investments, jobs and growth, fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy. Moreover, safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border control and for the global fight against maritime crime, thereby addressing citizens' security concerns.

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) As a global ocean actor and the world's fifth largest producer of seafood, the Union has a strong responsibility to protect, conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources. Preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population. It is also of socio-economic interest for the Union: a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits boosts investments, jobs and growth, fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy. Moreover, safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border control and for the global fight against maritime crime, thereby addressing citizens' security concerns.

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)

(2a) Whereas, sustainable fisheries and seawater and freshwater aquaculture contributes significantly to the Union's food security, to the maintenance and creation of rural jobs and to the preservation of the natural environment and, in particular, biodiversity, the support and the development of the fisheries and the aquaculture sector shall be in the focus of the next EU fisheries policy.

Amendment 104 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) Under direct management, the EMFF should develop synergies and complementarities with other relevant Union funds and programmes. It should also allow financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) xx/xx of the European Parliament and of the Council [Regulation on InvestEU]5. _________________ 5 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) Under direct management, the EMFF should develop synergies and complementarities with other relevant Union funds and programmes as well as synergies between members states and regions. It should also allow financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) xx/xx of the European Parliament and of the Council [Regulation on InvestEU]5 . _________________ 5 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) Support under the EMFF should be used to ~~address market failures or~~safeguard and promote small- scale and island fisheries, FLAGs, coastal communities including the islands and outermost regions, prioritising addressing sub- optimal investment ~~situations, in a~~in these regions and address market failures, in proportionate manner, and should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market. Support should have a clear European added value with due regard to the community objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy.

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) Support under the EMFF should be used to address market failures or sub- optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner, ~~and should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market. Support should have a clear European added value~~contributing to increased incomes from fishing, to the promotion of jobs with rights in the sector, to guaranteed fair prices for producers, to enhanced added value from fishing, and to support for the development of related activities, up- and downstream from fishing.

Amendment 108 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) Support under the EMFF should be used to address market failures or sub- optimal investment situations, ~~in a proportionate manner,~~ and should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market. Support should have a clear European added value.

Amendment 109 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

Amendment 110 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Norbert ERDŐS

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount~~, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000~~ to EUR 6 867 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 000 000 in current prices) and can be increased or complemented by other funds. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. ~~EUR 5 311~~ 90 % of the total EMFF budget (EUR 6 965 1000 000 in current prices) should be allocated to support under shared management and ~~EUR 829~~ the rest 10 % (EUR 773 9000 000 in current prices) to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […]. OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 111 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount~~, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000~~ to EUR 6 867 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 000 000 in current prices). EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. A percentage of 86.5% of FMFF budget, corresponding to EUR 5 940 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 6 694 000 000 in current prices), should be allocated to support under shared management and a percentage of 13.5%, corresponding to EUR ~~829~~927 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 1 045 000 000 in current prices), to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […]. OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 ~~140 000 000~~866 943 600 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 176 524 in current prices). EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR ~~5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000~~6 031 674 028 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 6 797 811 771 in current prices) should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 835 269 572 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 941 364 753 in current prices) to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions and in island communities referred to in Article 174 TFEU, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 ~~140 000 000~~866 943 600 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 176 524 in current prices). EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR ~~5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000~~6 031 674 028 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 6 797 811 771 in current prices) should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 835 269 572 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 941 364 753 in current prices) to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000 to EUR 6 866 943 600 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 176 524 in current prices). EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 939 794 374 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 6 694 261 648 in current prices) should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 927 149 226 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 1 044 914 876 in current prices) to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should ~~amount,~~be maintained in current prices~~, to~~ at EUR 6 1400 000 000 as for the period 2014- 2020. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021-2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should ~~amount~~remain at level set for the budgetary period of 2014-2020, in current prices, so it has to be EUR 6 1400 000 000. EMFAF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 ~~311~~760 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR ~~829~~640 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021-2027 programming period should be based on the EMFAF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […]. OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000 to support under directretain the same level as in the period 2014 - 2020 where and in~~direct management~~crease is not possible. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control ~~and~~, enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation, and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. For operations located in the outermost regions, the co-financing rate at 85% should not be decreased. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 118 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions and guarantee preferential treatment for small-scale and coastal fisheries, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […]. OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 119 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP and the MSFD, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement ~~and~~, collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes and protection and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems, while amounts for permanent cessation ~~and extraordinary cessation~~ of fishing activities should be ~~capped~~ineligible. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 120 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR ~~6 140 000 000~~(...)*. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR ~~5 311 000 000~~(...)* (never less than 90% of the EMFF’s overall budget should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR ~~829 000 000~~(...) to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […]. OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

Amendment 122 #

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […]. OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) Emphasises that the reduction in EU aid to the fisheries sector enshrined in successive MFFs, not least in the sums for the EMFF and the CMO, is one of the factors that has been contributing to the worsening socioeconomic and infrastructure situation. Stresses that the current draft MFF 2021-27 is insufficient to meet the sector’s needs.

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) Regarding the importance of the aquaculture sector, the level of EU funds for the sector and, in particular, for freshwater aquaculture should be maintained at the level set for the current budgetary period.

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) Europe's maritime sector employs over 5 million jobs generating almost EUR 500 billion a year, with a potential to create many more jobs. The output of the global ocean economy is estimated at EUR 1.3 trillion today and this could more than double by 2030. The need to meet CO2 emissions targets, increase resource efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint of the blue economy has been a significant driving force for innovation in other sectors such as marine equipment, shipbuilding, ocean observation, dredging, coastal protection and marine construction. Investment in the maritime economy has been provided by Union structural funds, in particular the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the EMFF. New investment tools such as InvestEU must be utilised to meet the growth potential of the sector.deleted

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) Europe's maritime sector employs over 5 million jobs generating almost EUR 500 billion a year, with a potential to create many more jobs. The output of the global ocean economy is estimated at EUR 1.3 trillion today and this could more than double by 2030. The need to meet CO2 emissions targets, increase resource efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint of the blue economy has been a significant driving force for innovation in other sectors such as marine equipment, shipbuilding, ocean observation, dredging, coastal protection and marine construction. Investment in the maritime economy has been provided by Union structural funds, in particular the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the EMFF. ~~New investment tools such as InvestEU must be utilised to meet the growth potential of the sector.~~

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) Europe's maritime sector employs over 5 million jobs generating almost EUR 500 billion a year, with a potential to create many more jobs. The output of the global ocean economy is estimated at EUR 1.3 trillion today and this could more than double by 2030. The need to meet CO2 emissions targets, increase resource efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint of ~~the~~a blue economy that develops within ecological limits has been a significant driving force for innovation in other sectors such as marine equipment, shipbuilding, ocean observation, dredging, coastal protection and marine construction. Investment in the maritime economy has been provided by Union structural funds, in particular the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the EMFF. New investment tools such as InvestEU must be utilised to meet the growth potential of the sector.

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)

(9a) Investment in the blue economy should be backed by the best scientific advice available to avoid harmful effects on the environment that endanger long- term sustainability. If no suitable information or expertise for evaluating the impact of investments on the environment exists, it is advisable for both the public and private sectors to take a precautionary approach, as activities with potentially harmful effects may be carried out.

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The EMFF should be based on four priorities: fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources; contributing to food security in the Union through ~~competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and~~socio-economically and environmentally sustainable fisheries and competitive and sustainable markets; fostering prosperous coastal communities; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans. ~~Those priorities should be pursue~~Activities, such as seabed mining, oil exploration or tidal and wave power, which damage non-industrial and small- scale fisheries and oth~~rough shared, direct an~~er key sectors for coastal communities economically, socially and environmentally, should not be financed iund~~irect management~~er the Blue Economy framework.

Amendment 131 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The EMFF should be based on four priorities: fostering sustainable fisheries ~~and~~bringing socio-economical and environmental benefits, in addition to creating jobs in coastal areas, the conservation of marine biological resources; contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans. Those priorities should be pursued through shared, direct and indirect management, with the competent authorities and the advisory councils.

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The EMFF should be based on f~~our~~ive priorities: fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources; ~~contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets~~fostering sustainable aquaculture; promoting competitive and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture markets and processing sectors contributing to food security in the Union; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans. Those priorities should be pursued through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 133 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The EMFF should be based on four priorities: fostering sustainable fisheries, at economic, social and environmental level, and the conservation of marine biological resources; contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans. Those priorities should be pursued through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 134 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The EMFF should be based on four priorities that are fully in line with the objectives CFP: fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources; contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans. Those priorities should be pursued through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

Amendment 136 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

Amendment 139 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The EMFAF should be based on four priorities: fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources; contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans. Those priorities should be pursued through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)

(10a) The priorities could be specified with specific EU objectives to give further clarity on what the fund can be used for and to increase the efficiency of the fund

Amendment 141 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

(11) The EMFF beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at Union level in an overly prescriptive manner. Instead, broad areas of support should be described under each priority. Member States should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities. A variety of measures identified by the Member States in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this Regulation and in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], provided they are covered by ~~the areas of support~~one or more priorities identified in this Regulation. However, it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation, for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity. Moreover, investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 142 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) The EMFF beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at Union level in an overly prescriptive manner. Instead, broad areas of support should be described under each priority. Member States should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities. A variety of measures identified by the Member States in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this Regulation and in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], provided they are covered by the areas of support identified in this Regulation. However, it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation, for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity, but while not jeopardising the necessary investment in the reclassification, renewal and even resizing of the small-scale fleet, particularly in identified cases in which the vessels in question have a high average age and do not ensure basic conditions of safety and operationality. Moreover, investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 143 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) TDue to the current challenges that fisheries and maritime policies face, the new EMMF should in particular be realistically available for beneficiaries. Therefore, the EMFF beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at Union level in an overly prescriptive manner. Instead, broad areas of support should be described under each priority. Member States should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities. A variety of measures identified by the Member States in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this Regulation and in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], provided they are covered by the ~~areas of support~~priorities identified in this Regulation. However, it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation, for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity. Moreover, investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 145 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) The EMFF beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at Union level in an overly prescriptive manner. Instead, broad areas of support should be described under each priority. Member States should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities. A variety of measures identified by the Member States in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this Regulation and in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], provided they are covered by the areas of support identified in this Regulation. However, it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation, for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing f~~ishing~~leet capacity. Moreover, investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 146 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) The EMFAF beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at Union level in an overly prescriptive manner. Instead, broad areas of support should be described under each priority. Member States should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities. A variety of measures identified by the Member States in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this Regulation and in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], provided they are covered by the areas of support identified in this Regulation. However, it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation, for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity. Moreover, investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 147 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The United nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 14). The Union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation. In that context, it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with maritime spatial planning, the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status, to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies. This outcome should result from the World Trade Organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation. In addition, in the course of World Trade Organisation negotiations at the 2002 World Summit of Sustainable Development and at the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), the Union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing. Acknowledges that the sustainable EU fisheries and the seawater and freshwater aquaculture sectors contribute significantly to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The United nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 14). The Union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation. In that context, it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with ~~maritime spatial planning~~an ecosystem-based approach to maritime spatial planning, in particular, having in consideration the sensitivity of species and habitats to human activities at sea, the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status, to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies. This outcome should result from the World Trade Organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation. In addition, in the course of World Trade Organisation negotiations at the 2002 World Summit of Sustainable Development and at the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), the Union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing.

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The United nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 14). The Union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation. In that context, it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits which is consistent with maritime spatial planning, the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status, to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies. This outcome should result from the World Trade Organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation. In addition, in the course of World Trade Organisation negotiations at the 2002 World Summit of Sustainable Development and at the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), the Union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing.

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The United nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 14). The Union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation. In that context, it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with maritime spatial planning, the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status, to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies. This outcome should result from the World Trade Organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation. In addition, in the course of World Trade Organisation negotiations at the 2002 World Summit of Sustainable Development and at the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), the Union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to f~~isheries~~leet overcapacity and overfishing.

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)

(12a) The EMFF should also contribute to the other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the United Nations. In particular, this Regulation takes into account the following goals: - SDG 1 – End Poverty: the EMFF will contribute to improving living conditions for the most vulnerable coastal communities, in particular those that depend on a fishing resource threatened by overfishing, global changes or environmental problems. - SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: the EMFF will contribute to combating the coastal water pollution responsible for endemic diseases, and to guaranteeing good quality food from fisheries and aquaculture. - SDG 7 – Clean Energy: the EMFF will promote the development of renewable marine energy by financing the blue economy jointly with the funds for Horizon Europe, and will ensure that this development is suitable for protecting the marine environment and preserving fishery resources. - SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth: the EMFF will contribute to the development of the blue economy jointly with the ESF, as a factor for economic growth. It will also ensure that this economic growth is a decent source of employment for coastal communities. Furthermore, the EMFF will contribute to improving working conditions for fishers. - SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production: the EMFF will contribute to moving towards the responsible use of natural resources and limiting natural resources and energy wastage. - SDG 13 – Climate Action: the EMFF will provide guidance on its budget for combating climate change.

Amendment 152 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)

(12a) The EMFF should also contribute to the other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the United Nations. In particular, this Regulation takes into account the following goals: SDG 1 – End Poverty: the EMFF will contribute to improving living conditions for the most vulnerable coastal communities jointly with the EAFRD, in particular those that depend on a fishing resource threatened by overfishing, global changes or environmental problems. SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: the EMFF will contribute to combating the coastal water pollution responsible for endemic diseases jointly with the ERDF, and to guaranteeing good quality food from fisheries and aquaculture. SDG 7 – Clean Energy: the EMFF will promote the development of renewable marine energy by financing the blue economy jointly with the funds for Horizon 2020, and will ensure that this development is suitable for protecting the marine environment and preserving fishery resources. SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth: the EMFF will contribute to the development of the blue economy jointly with the ESF, as a factor for economic growth. It will also ensure that this economic growth is a decent source of employment for coastal communities. Furthermore, the EMFF will contribute to improving working conditions for fishers. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production: the EMFF will contribute to moving towards the responsible use of natural resources and limiting natural resources and energy wastage. SDG 13 – Climate Action: the EMFF will provide guidance on its budget for combating climate change.

Amendment 153 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)

(12a) The EMFF should also contribute to the other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the United Nations. In particular, this Regulation takes into account the following goals: SDG 1 – End Poverty: the EMFF will contribute to improving living conditions for the most vulnerable coastal communities jointly with the EAFRD, in particular those that depend on a fishing resource threatened by overfishing, global changes or environmental problems. SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: the EMFF will contribute to combating the coastal water pollution responsible for endemic diseases jointly with the ERDF, and to guaranteeing good quality food from fisheries and aquaculture. SDG 7 – Clean Energy: the EMFF will promote the development of renewable marine energy by financing the blue economy jointly with the funds for Horizon 2020, and will ensure that this development is suitable for protecting the marine environment and preserving fishery resources. SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth: the EMFF will contribute to the development of the blue economy jointly with the ESF, as a factor for economic growth. It will also ensure that this economic growth is a decent source of employment for coastal communities. Furthermore, the EMFF will contribute to improving working conditions for fishers. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production: the EMFF will contribute to moving towards the responsible use of natural resources and limiting natural resources and energy wastage. SDG 13 – Climate Action: the EMFF will provide guidance on its budget for combating climate change.

Amendment 154 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Regulation are expected to contribute to 30% of the overall financial envelope of the EMFF to climate objectives, but without prejudice to the funding of the EU’s fishing policy, for which funding must be reassessed positively. Relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the EMFF, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.

Amendment 155 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Regulation are expected to ~~contribute to 30% of the overall financial envelope of the EMFF to~~enable the EMFF to contribute to the achievement of climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the EMFF, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Regulation are expected to contribute to 30% of the overall financial envelope of the EMFF to climate objectives. Relevant actions, including projects aimed at protecting and restoring seagrass beds and coastal wetlands which are major carbon sinks, will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the EMFF, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Regulation are expected to contribute to 30% of the overall financial envelope of the EMFAF to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the EMFAF, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.

Amendment 158 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The EMFF should contribute to the achievement of the environmental objectives of the Union and should follow European environmental policy, including water quality standards guaranteeing the quality of the marine environment suitable for improving the outlook for fisheries. This contribution should be tracked through the application of Union environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports.

Amendment 159 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The EMFF should contribute to the achievement of the socio-economic, human rights and environmental objectives of the Union with due regard to regional and social cohesion. This contribution should be tracked through the application of Union socio-economic, environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports.

Amendment 160 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

Amendment 161 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The EMFF should contribute to the achievement of the environmental objectives of the Union, particularly the ones that are included in the CFP. This contribution should be tracked through the application of Union environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports.

Amendment 162 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The EMFAF should contribute to the achievement of the environmental objectives of the Union. This contribution should be tracked through the application of Union environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports.

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) In accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('CFP Regulation')7 , Union financial assistance under the EMFF should be conditional upon full compliance with the rules of the CFP and relevant EU environmental law. EU financial assistance should be granted only to those operators and member states who fully comply with their relevant legal obligations. Applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the CFP should not be admissible. _________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22).

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) In accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('CFP Regulation')7 , Union financial assistance under the EMFAF should be conditional upon compliance with the rules of the CFP. Applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the CFP should not be admissible. _________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22).

Amendment 165 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) In order to address the specific conditions of the CFP referred to in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and to contribute to the compliance with the rules of the CFP, provisions additional to the rules on interruption, suspension and financial corrections as set out in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] should be laid down. Where a Member State or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the CFP, or where the Commission has evidence that suggests such a lack of compliance, the Commission should, as a precautionary measure, be allowed to ~~interrupt payment deadlines. In addition to the possibility of~~propose the interruption of the payment deadline, and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure, the Commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non-compliance with rules of the CFP by a Member State.

Amendment 166 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) In order to address the specific conditions of the CFP referred to in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and to contribute to the full compliance with the rules of the CFP, provisions additional to the rules on interruption, suspension and financial corrections as set out in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] should be laid down. Where a Member State or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the CFP, or where the Commission has evidence that suggests such a lack of compliance, the Commission should, as a precautionary measure, be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines. In addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline, and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure, the Commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of ~~serious~~ non- compliance with rules of the CFP by a Member State.

Amendment 167 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) In order to address the specific conditions of the CFP referred to in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and to contribute to the compliance with the rules of the CFP, provisions additional to the rules on interruption, suspension and financial corrections as set out in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] should be laid down. Where a Member State or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the CFP, or where the Commission has evidence that ~~suggest~~proves such a lack of compliance, the Commission should~~, as a precautionary measure,~~ be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines provisionally. In addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline, and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure, the Commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non- compliance with rules of the CFP by a Member State.

Amendment 168 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

Amendment 169 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Maurice PONGA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Gabriel MATO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) Much has been achieved over the last few years by the CFP in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels, in increasing the profitability of the Union's fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems. However, substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio- economic and environmental objectives of CFP. This requires continued support beyond 2020, notably in sea basins where progress has been slower, particularly in the most isolated ones like outermost regions.

Amendment 170 #

(17) Much has been achieved over the last few years ~~by the CFP~~ in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels, in increasing the profitability of the Union's fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems. However, substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio- economic and environmental objectives of CFP. This requires continued support beyond 2020, notably in sea basins where progress has been slower.

Amendment 171 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the Union, in particular where small-scale coastal fishing plays an important role. With the average age in many fishing communities being over 50, generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge. It is therefore essential that the EMFF should provide support for the attractiveness of the fisheries sector by ensuring vocational training and access for young people to careers in fishing.

Amendment 172 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the Union, in particular where small-scale coastal fishing plays an important role. ~~With the average age in many fishing communities being over 50, g~~Generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge, so the EMFF should take steps to promote vocational training and career development, and to increase incomes and job security.

Amendment 173 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

Amendment 174 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Maurice PONGA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Gabriel MATO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

Amendment 175 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

Amendment 176 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

Amendment 177 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) The EMFF should aim to achieve the environmental, economic, social and employment objectives of the CFP, as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long-term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic, social and employment benefits, and of contributing to the availability of food supplies. In this regard fisheries dependent small offshore islands need to be especially recognised and supported in order to enable them to survive and prosper.

Amendment 178 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) The EMFF should ~~aim~~contribute to achieveing the environmental, economic, social and employment objectives of the CFP, as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long- term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives set out in Article 2.2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/201, which will contribute tof achieving economic, social and employment benefits, and of contributing to the availability of food supplies.

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) The EMFF should aim to achieve the environmental, economic, social and employment objectives of the CFP, as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long-term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic, social and employment benefits, and of contributing to the availability of food supplies, and at the same time ensure fair labour conditions.

Amendment 180 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) The EMFAF should aim to achieve the environmental, economic, social and employment objectives of the CFP, as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Such support should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities are environmentally sustainable in the long- term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic, social and employment benefits, and of contributing to the availability of food supplies.

Amendment 181 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

Amendment 182 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

Amendment 183 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Support from the EMFF should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and to minimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem. That support should include innovation and investments in low-impact, climate resilient and low-carbon fishing practices and techniques. Support may therefore in no event be given to fishing activities that use electrical pulse.

Amendment 184 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

Amendment 185 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Support from the EMFAF should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and sustainable aquaculture as well and to minimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem. That support should include innovation and investments in low-impact, climate resilient and low-carbon fishing and aquaculture practices and techniques.

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Support from the EMFF should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and to minimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem. That support should include innovation and investments in low-impact, climate resilient and low-carbon fishing practices and techniques, as well as techniques aimed at selective fishing.

Amendment 187 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

Amendment 188 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial and socio-economic cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFF to enable aid for cessation of fishing activities in certain fisheries, particularly those affected by choke species, support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation, with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), inand for providing small- scale fishers with no quota adequate quota uplift to enable them to survive and prospering order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.

Amendment 189 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFF to support all expenditures related to this strictly regulatory obligation, so as not to subject fishermen to an additional constraint. It should also be possible for the EMFF to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation, with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.

Amendment 190 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The landing obligation is a legal obligation and one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied ~~signific~~the end of the environmentally unacceptable practise of discarding as well as significant important changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial cost. ItThe members states should therefore ~~be possible for~~use the EMFF to support innovation and investments that contribute to the full and timely implementation of the landing obligation, with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.

Amendment 191 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFF to give maximum support to innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation that is strangling the sector, with a much higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in innovative selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.

Amendment 192 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

Amendment 193 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFF to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation, with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the reduction and marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.

Amendment 194 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFAF to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation, with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.

Amendment 195 #

Nils TORVALDS, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

Amendment 196 #

John FLACK, Stefan ECK, Marco AFFRONTE, Linnéa ENGSTRÖM

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) It should be possible for the EMFF to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health, safety and working conditions, energy efficiency, animal welfare and the quality of catches. Such support should, however, not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under Union or national law. Under the architecture with no prescriptive measures, it should be up to Member States to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments. With regard to health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed.

Amendment 197 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) It should be possible for the EMFF to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health, safety and working conditions, energy efficiency and the quality of catches. Such support should, however, not lead to a risk of an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under Union or national law. Under the architecture with no prescriptive measures, it should be up to Member States to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments. With regard to health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed.

Amendment 198 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) It should be possible for the EMFAF to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health, safety and working conditions, energy efficiency and the quality of catches. Such support should, however, not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under Union or national law. Under the architecture with no prescriptive measures, it should be up to Member States to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments. With regard to health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed.

Amendment 199 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) Fisheries control is of utmost importance for the implementation of the CFP. Therefore, the EMFF should support under shared management the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control system as specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 ('Control Regulation')8. Certain obligations foreseen by the revision of the Control Regulation justify a specific support from the EMFF, i.e. the compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems in the case of small-scale coastal fishing vessels, the compulsory remote electronic monitoring systems and the compulsory continuous measurement and recording of propulsive engine power. In addition, investments by Member States in control assets could also be used for the purpose of maritime surveillance and cooperation on coastguard functions. _________________ 8 Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

Amendment 200 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) Fisheries control is of utmost importance for the implementation of the CFP. Therefore, the EMFF should support under shared management the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control system as specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 ('Control Regulation')8 . Certain obligations foreseen by the revision of the Control Regulation justify a specific support from the EMFF, i.e. the compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems in the case of small-scale coastal fishing vessels, the compulsorIn addition, investments by rMem~~ote electronic monitoring systems and the compulsory continuous measurement and recording of propulsive engine power. In addition, investments by Mem~~ber States in control and inspection assets could also be used for the purpose of maritime surveillance and cooperation on coastguard functions, as well as contribute with fundamental information to knowledge and management of fisheries. _________________ 8 Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

Amendment 201 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) Fisheries control is of utmost importance for the implementation of the CFP. Therefore, the EMFF should support under shared management the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control system as specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 ('Control Regulation')8. Certain obligations foreseen by the revision of the Control Regulation justify a specific support from the EMFF, i.e. the compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems in the case of small-scale coastal fishing vessels, the compulsory remote electronic monitoring systems and the compulsory continuous measurement and recording of propulsive engine power. ~~In addition, investments by Member States in control assets could also be used for the purpose of maritime surveillance and cooperation on coastguard functions. _________________ 8~~ _________________ 8 Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

Amendment 202 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) Fisheries control is ~~of utmost importance~~essential for the full implementation of the CFP. Therefore, the EMFF should support under shared management the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control system as specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 ('Control Regulation')8 . Certain obligations ~~foreseen by~~potentially included in the revision of the Control Regulation may justify a specific support from the EMFF, i.e. ~~the~~ compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems ~~in the case of small-scale coastal~~for more types of fishing vessels, the compulsory remote electronic monitoring systems and the compulsory continuous measurement and recording of propulsive engine power. In addition, investments by Member States in control assets could also be used for the purpose of maritime surveillance and cooperation on coastguard functions. _________________ 8 Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

Amendment 203 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Ulrike RODUST, Gabriel MATO, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) The success of the CFP is dependent on the availability of scientific advice for the management of fisheries, and hence on the availability of data on fisheries. In the light of the challenges and costs to obtain reliable and complete data, it is necessary to support Member States' actions to collect and process data in line with Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Data Collection Framework Regulation')9 and to contribute to the best available scientific advice. This support should allow synergies with the collection and processing of other types of marine data, including data about recreational fisheries. _________________ 9 Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 on the establishment of a Union framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 (OJ L 157, 20.06.2017, p. 1).

Amendment 204 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) Fisheries control is of utmost importance for the implementation of the CFP. Therefore, the EMFAF should support under shared management the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control system as specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 ('Control Regulation')8 . Certain obligations foreseen by the revision of the Control Regulation justify a specific support from the EMFAF, i.e. the compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems in the case of small-scale coastal fishing vessels, the compulsory remote electronic monitoring systems and the compulsory continuous measurement and recording of propulsive engine power. In addition, investments by Member States in control assets could also be used for the purpose of maritime surveillance and cooperation on coastguard functions. _________________ 8 Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

Amendment 205 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) The EMFF should support an effective knowledge-based implementation and governance of the CFP under direct and indirect management through the provision of scientific advice, the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control system, the functioning of Advisory Councils and voluntary contributions to international organisations, as well as better commitment of UE in international ocean governance.

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) The EMFAF should support an effective knowledge-based implementation and governance of the CFP under direct and indirect management through the provision of scientific advice, the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control system, the functioning of Advisory Councils and voluntary contributions to international organisations.

Amendment 207 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

Amendment 208 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) Given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the CFP, it should be possible for the EMFF to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets. In this context, support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins. Such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities. Therefore, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities. Such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity, as provided for in Article 22(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities. Where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem, support should only be granted if in line with the CFP and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans. In order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives, support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results. It should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs, as provided for in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. Under that mechanism, Member States should not be reimbursed by the Commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions, not least their reclassification, renewal and resizing. Such support should not jeopardise the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and the achievement of balance between the fishing capacity and of the a~~chievement of results. For this purpose, the Commission should establ~~vailable fish in ~~a delegated act such conditions, which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objec~~g opportunitives ~~of the CFP~~.

Amendment 209 #

Nils TORVALDS, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) Given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the CFP, it should be possible for the EMFF to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets. In this context, support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins. Such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities. Therefore, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities. Such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity, as provided for in Article 22(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities. Where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem, support should only be granted if in line with the CFP and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans. In order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives, support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results. It should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs, as provided for in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. Under that mechanism, Member States should ~~not~~ be reimbursed by the Commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results. For this purpose, the Commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions, which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 210 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) ~~Given the challenges to~~In order to contribute to ensuring the achievement of the conservation objectives of the CFP, it should in exceptional circumstances and under strict conditions be possible for the EMFF to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets. In this context, support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins. Such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities. Therefore, in exceptional circumstances it should be possible for the EMFF to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities. Such support should be ~~a tool of the~~conditional to the revoking of the fishing licence and the development of a national action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity, as provided for in Article 22(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities~~. Where~~, without the retrofitting ~~would~~ leading to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem, support should only be granted if in line with the CFP and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans. In order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives, support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results identified in the national action plan and in the delegated acts of the European Commission, which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the CFP. It should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs, as provided for in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. Under that mechanism, Member States should not be reimbursed by the Commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results. For this purpose, the Commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions, which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 211 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) Given the challenges to achieve the social, economic and conservation objectives of the CFP, it should be possible for the EMFF to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets. In this context, support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins. Such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities. Therefore, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities. Such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity, as provided for in Article 22(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities. Where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem, support should only be granted if in line with the CFP and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans. In order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives, support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results. It should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs, as provided for in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. Under that mechanism, Member States should not be reimbursed by the Commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results. For this purpose, the Commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions, which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 212 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) Given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the CFP, it should be possible for the EMFAF to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets. In this context, support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins. Such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities. Therefore, it should be possible for the EMFAF to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities. Such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity, as provided for in Article 22(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities. Where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem, support should only be granted if in line with the CFP and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans. In order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives, support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results. It should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs, as provided for in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. Under that mechanism, Member States should not be reimbursed by the Commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results. For this purpose, the Commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions, which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 213 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)

(26a) To establish sustainable, environmentally virtuous fisheries with reduced pressure on fishing resources, the EMFF must support the modernisation of vessels to strive towards units that use less energy, including for imbalanced segments, either through subsidies or by means of financial instruments. The EMFF must also allow aid to young fishermen to acquire their work tool, including vessels of over 12 m, except in imbalanced segments.

Amendment 214 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 b (new)

(26b) As fishing ports, landing sites, shelters and auction halls play an essential role in ensuring the quality of the products landed, as well as safety and working conditions, the EMFF must as a priority support the modernisation of port infrastructures, and in particular in the marketing of fishery products, to optimise the added value of landed products.

Amendment 215 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

Amendment 216 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) ~~Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, i~~It should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. biological recovery periods, multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, by the interruption~~, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application~~ of the application or by the non-renewal of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted ~~only~~ if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 930 consecutive days ~~and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time~~. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, by the interruption, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 930 ~~consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time~~days. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 218 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, ~~by the interruption, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement,~~ by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 219 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, by the interruption, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned ~~are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation~~ amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 220 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the unforeseen and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, by the interruption, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, by prolonged unsafe weather conditions at sea, a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days ~~and~~or if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 221 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFAF to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, by the interruption, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 222 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, by the interruption, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 223 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, by the interruption, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 224 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, by the interruption, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident or by vessel traffic accidents that may affect sea water and the coastline. Support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. ~~if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and~~ if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 225 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)

(27a) In order to contribute to the positive development of water sources and to the maintenance of fishing outside the close season, the EMFF should be able to support biological seasons, whenever these seasons, when held in certain critical phases of the species’ life cycle, are necessary for the sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources.

Amendment 226 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)

(27a) It should be possible for fishermen and seawater and freshwater aquaculture producers to receive support from the EMFAF in case of crisis in the fisheries and aquaculture markets, natural disasters or environmental incidents.

Amendment 227 #

(27b) Stresses the urgent need to support the establishment of a wage compensation fund to cover non-fishing periods and that such periods be treated as actual working time for the purposes of the retirement pension and other social security entitlements. Further, advocates the establishment of a minimum wage, set in accordance with local practices, negotiation and collective bargaining agreements.

Amendment 228 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing ishas specific char~~ried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gear~~acteristics and problems that differentiate it from large-scale fishing. It includes fishing, farming and shellfish harvesting. The definition of coastal fishing should not be limited to vessel size as the only criterion, which is an outdated, unrealistic criterion. Instead, the definition should relate to governance for state and sub-state fishery management skills, geomorphology and technical and environmental aspects. Criteria, such as how the type of fishing gear is selected and its impact on the marine ecosystem, time at sea, crew number, the characteristics of the economic unit operating the resources, the economic impact and the extent of the benefits for coastal towns, fishing traditions for coastal communities, etc. The definition of small-scale coastal fishing used in Europe should be flexible and should respect the range of state and sub-state fishing management skills. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment by creating a Specific Programme for Small-Scale Coastal Fishing, through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 229 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) SAccording to the Union's definition lacking unanimous consensus and requiring revision to include new criteria, small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel and for main or auxiliary engine replacement or modernisation or new vessel construction not intended to increase fishing capacity or effort. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set. The Member States should be able to adapt the definition of small- scale coastal fishing by taking into account the type of fishing gear and links to local communities.

Amendment 230 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second-hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 231 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) SAccording to the Union's definition lacking unanimous consensus and requiring revision to include new criteria, small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears, as well as fishing and shellfish harvesting on foot. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small- scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel ~~and for engine replacement or modernisation~~or new vessel construction not intended to increase fishing capacity or effort. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 232 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is ~~carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears~~defined by the Member States as part of their programme. That sector represents ~~nearly 75%~~the majority of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and ~~nearly half~~ of all employment in the ~~fishery~~ sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a ~~second- hand vessel and for engine replacement~~ vessel and for modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 233 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel, or new vessel construction not intended to increase fishing capacity or effort, and for engine replacement or modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 234 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, including setting up co- management structures for inshore fishing areas, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 235 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices in line with the CFP objectives. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation as well as for young fishermen. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 236 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel ~~and for engine replacement or modernisation~~. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 237 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing ~~in fleet segment where th~~, while fishing capacity ishould be balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a ~~second- han~~renovated and reclassified vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 238 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out, in principle, by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small- scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 239 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFAF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 240 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) The outermost regions, as outlined in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank of 24 October 2017 entitled 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU's outermost regions'10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness, topography and climate as referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy. Therefore, for each outermost region, an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors, including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture, should be attached to the programme of the concerned Member States and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans. It should also be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity. That support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation. ~~In addition, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies~~Furthermore, it should be possible for the EMFF to support operations located in those regions concerning the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems and investments in the fishing fleets, in aquaculture and in the processing industry. With regard to investments in the fishing fleets, the EMFF should support specific measures for those regions, considering their specificities and geographical conditions and ensuring a sustainable balance between fishing capacity and fishing opportunities, as outlined in the Resolution of the European Parliament entitled “The management of the fishing fleets in the Outermost Regions”. In addition, a higher aid intensity and co-financing rates than those that apply to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions. _________________ 10 COM(2017) 623 COM(2017) 623

Amendment 241 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) The outermost regions, as outlined in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank of 24 October 2017 entitled 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU's outermost regions'10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness, topography and climate as referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy, the EMFF should also be able to take into account the specific constraints recognized in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Therefore, for each outermost region, an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors, including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture, should be attached to the programme of the concerned Member States and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans. It should also be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their ~~location and insularity~~fixed disadvantages. That support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation. In addition, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions. _________________ 10 COM(2017) 623

Amendment 242 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) The outermost regions, as outlined in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank of 24 October 2017 entitled 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU's outermost regions'10, face specific challenges linked to their remoteness, topography and climate as referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy. Therefore, for each outermost region, an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors, including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture, should be attached to the programme of the concerned Member States and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans. It should also be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity. That support should be ~~capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation~~left mostly to the discretion of the Member States and include the possibility of supporting the renewal or modernisation of the fishing fleet. In addition, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions. _________________ 10 COM(2017) 623 COM(2017) 623

Amendment 243 #

Maurice PONGA, Gabriel MATO, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Sofia RIBEIRO, Alain CADEC

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

Amendment 244 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) The outermost regions, as outlined in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank of 24 October 2017 entitled 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU's outermost regions'10, face specific challenges linked to their remoteness, topography and climate as referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy. Therefore, for each outermost region, an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors, including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture, should be attached to the programme of the concerned Member States and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans. It should also be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their ~~location~~remoteness and insularity. Th~~at support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation~~e lessons drawn from the 2014-2020 programming period call for a simplified implementation of the compensation of the additional costs scheme in the interest of beneficiaries, in line with the Commission’s goal of simplification. Member States should have more flexibility to modify their allocation during the budgetary period. In addition, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions. ~~_________________ 10~~COM(2017) 623.

Amendment 245 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Maurice PONGA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Gabriel MATO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

Amendment 246 #

Maurice PONGA, Gabriel MATO, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Sofia RIBEIRO, Alain CADEC

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

Amendment 247 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)

(29a) In order to ensure the survival of the fisheries sector in the outermost regions and in compliance with the principles of differential treatment for small islands and territories mentioned in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, it should be possible for the EMFF to support, on the basis of Article 349 TFEU, the renewal of the outermost regions’ small-scale coastal fishing vessels which land all their catches in ports in the outermost regions and contribute to local sustainable development, so as to increase human safety, to comply with European hygiene standards, to fight IUU fishing and to achieve greater environmental efficiency. This fishing fleet renewal should remain within the limits of authorised capacity ceilings, should be restricted to the replacement of an old vessel by a new one, and should allow sustainable fishing and the reaching of the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) objective. It should be possible for the EMFF to support associated measures, such as the construction or the modernisation of small shipyards dedicated to traditional and artisanal fishing vessels in the outermost regions, the renovation of the deck, or studies.

Amendment 248 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)

(29a) In order to ensure the survival of the fisheries sector in the outermost regions and in compliance with the principles of differential treatment for small islands and territories mentioned in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, it should be possible for the EMFF to support, on the basis of Article 349 TFEU, the acquisition and the renewal of the outermost regions’ small-scale coastal fishing vessels which land all their catches in ports in the outermost regions and contribute to local sustainable development, so as to increase human safety, to comply with European hygiene standards, to fight IUU fishing and to achieve greater environmental efficiency. This fishing fleet renewal should remain within the limits of authorised capacity ceilings and should allow sustainable fishing and the reaching of the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) objective. It should be possible for the EMFF to support associated measures, such as the construction or the modernisation of shipyards dedicated to traditional and artisanal fishing vessels in the outermost regions, the acquisition or the renovation of infrastructures and equipment or studies.

Amendment 249 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)

(29a) In order to maintain the competitiveness of certain fishery and aquaculture products originating in the outermost regions of the Union compared to similar products from other regions of the Union, the latter introduced in 1992 to offset the additional costs in the fisheries sector. These measures were set for the period2007-2013 by Regulation (EC) No 791/2007 and are continued by Regulation508/2014 in force for the period 2014-2020. It is necessary to maintain the support granted to offset the additional costs of fishing, rearing, processing and disposal of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions of the Union from January 1, 20201, so that compensation helps to maintain the economic viability of operators in these regions.

Amendment 250 #

Maurice PONGA, Gabriel MATO, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Sofia RIBEIRO, Alain CADEC

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 b (new)

(29b) In view of the differences in the flow conditions prevailing in the outermost regions, as well as fluctuations in catches, stocks and market demand, it is appropriate to leave it to the Member States concerned to determine the eligible for compensation, the corresponding maximum quantities and the amount of the compensation, within the limits of the overall allocation allocated to each Member State.

Amendment 251 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 b (new)

(29b) With a view to alleviating the above-mentioned specific constraints in outermost regions and on the basis of Article 349 TFEU, it should be possible to grant State operating aid under a simplified procedure.

Amendment 252 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 c (new)

(29c) Member States should be allowed to vary the list and quantities of fishery products concerned and the amount of the compensation within the limits of the overall allocation allocated to them. Similarly, they should be allowed to adapt their compensation schemes if the situation changes so that it can be justified.

Amendment 253 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 d (new)

(29d) Member States should set the amount of the compensation at a level which adequately offsets the additional costs incurred as a result of the disadvantages of the outermost regions. To avoid overcompensation, the amounts involved should be proportional to the additional costs that the aid is intended to offset. To this end, account should also be taken of other types of public intervention affecting the level of incremental costs.

Amendment 254 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) Under shared management, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems. For that purpose, support should be available to compensate the collection by fishers of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea and for investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter. Support should also be available for actions to achieve or maintain a good environmental status in the marine environment as set out in Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Maritime Strategy Framework Directive')11, for the implementation of spatial protection measures established pursuant to that Directive and, in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC ('Habitats Directive')12, for the management, restoration and monitoring of NATURA 2000 areas as well as for the protection of species under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Birds Directive')13 , Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council for establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, as well as the European standards for urban waste water. Under direct management, the EMFF should support the promotion of clean and healthy seas and the implementation of the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy developed in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 16 January 201614, in coherence with the objective of achieving or maintaining a good environmental status in the marine environment. _________________ 11 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 (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19). 12 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.07.1992, p. 7). 13 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.01.2010, p. 7). 14 COM(2018) 28 COM(2018) 28

Amendment 255 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) Under shared management, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems. For that purpose, support should be available to compensate the collection by fishers of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea and for investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter. Support should also be available for actions to achieve or maintain a good environmental status in the marine environment as set out in Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Maritime Strategy Framework Directive')11 , for the implementation of spatial protection measures established pursuant to that Directive and, in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC ('Habitats Directive')12 , for the management, restoration and monitoring of NATURA 2000 areas as well as for the protection of species under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Birds Directive')13 and also for the construction, installation, modernization and scientific preparation and evaluation of static or movable facilities intended to protect and enhance marine fauna and flora in the outermost regions. Under direct management, the EMFF should support the promotion of clean and healthy seas and the implementation of the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy developed in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 16 January 201614 , in coherence with the objective of achieving or maintaining a good environmental status in the marine environment. _________________ 11 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 (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19). 12 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.07.1992, p. 7). 13 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.01.2010, p. 7). 14 COM(2018) 28 COM(2018) 28

Amendment 256 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) Under shared management, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems. For that purpose, support should be available to compensate the collection by fishers of lost fishing gears and marine litter, in particular plastic, from the sea and for investments in ports to provide adequate reception and storage facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected. Support should also be available for actions to achieve or maintain a good environmental status in the marine environment as set out in Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Maritime Strategy Framework Directive')11 , for the implementation of spatial protection measures established pursuant to that Directive and, in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC ('Habitats Directive')12 , for the management, restoration and monitoring of NATURA 2000 areas as well as for the protection of species under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Birds Directive')13 . Under direct management, the EMFF should support the promotion of clean and healthy seas and the implementation of the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy developed in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 16 January 201614 , in coherence with the objective of achieving or maintaining a good environmental status in the marine environment. _________________ 11 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 (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19). 12 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.07.1992, p. 7). 13 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.01.2010, p. 7). 14 COM(2018) 28

Amendment 257 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) Fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition. However, the Union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries. An important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the Union with high quality standards and available ~~for consumers~~ at affordable prices supplying public institutions, such as hospitals or schools, with local small-scale fishing products and initiating training and awareness programmes in educational institutions on the importance of eating local fish.

Amendment 258 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) Fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition. However, the Union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries. An important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the Union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices. The objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to produce at least 60 % of the fishery and aquaculture products used in the EU for the year 2030 by itself.

Amendment 259 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

Amendment 260 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

Amendment 261 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) Fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition. ~~However~~Unfortunately, the Union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries. An important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the Union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices.

Amendment 262 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

Amendment 263 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

Amendment 264 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

Amendment 265 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) It should be possible for the EMFAF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of ~~aquaculture~~seawater and freshwater aquaculture by means of a predefined sub-budget and a specific chapter in the regulation, including freshwater aquaculture, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. Complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, ~~innov~~research and development, innovation, training and education, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, development of the processing sector, management consultancy, promotion of aquaculture products, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. ~~However, i~~In the case of productive investments support should be provided ~~only through~~in particular through non-repayable grants, financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.

Amendment 266 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) It should be possible for the EMFF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture and the protection of aquaculture against invasive species and diseases, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. CToo complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it unnecessarily difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, innovation, control of certain diseases and invasive species that cause considerable damage to aquaculture, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. However, in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.

Amendment 267 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) It should be possible for the EMFF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. Complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. These complex and burdensome procedures should be addressed and reduced, without prejudice to all the standards required for such farms. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, innovation, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. However, in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.

Amendment 268 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) It should be possible for the EMFF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material, including by substantially increasing sustainable production and by fostering the acceptance of aquaculture by society. Complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it difficult for the sector to develop, to expand and to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, ~~productive~~ investments, innovation, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. However, in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.

Amendment 269 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) It should be possible for the EMFF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. Complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, innovation, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. ~~However, i~~In the case of productive investments it should be possible for support ~~should~~to be provided ~~only~~either through grants, or through financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.

Amendment 270 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) It should be possible for the EMFF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. Complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, innovation, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. However, in the case of productive investments support should mostly be provided ~~only~~ through financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.

Amendment 271 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

Amendment 272 #

Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) Food security relies on efficient and well-organised markets, which improve the transparency, stability, quality and diversity of the supply chain, as well as consumer information. For that purpose, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, in line with the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('CMO Regulation')15 . In particular, support should be available for the creation of producer organisations, the implementation of production and marketing plans, the promotion of new market outlets and the development and dissemination of market intelligence. _________________ 15 Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1).deleted

Amendment 273 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) Food security relies on efficient and well-organised markets, which improve the transparency, stability, quality and diversity of the supply chain, as well as consumer information. For that purpose, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, in line with the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('CMO Regulation')15, promoting any mechanisms that improve first-sale price, in order to benefit fishers by increasing their reward for their work, and that promote fair and appropriate distribution of value added throughout the sector’s value chain, reducing intermediaries’ margins, increasing the prices paid to producers and restricting the prices paid by end-consumers. In particular, support should be available for the creation of cooperative producer organisations, the implementation of production and marketing plans, the promotion of new market outlets and the development and dissemination of market intelligence. _________________ 15 Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1).

Amendment 274 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) Food security relies on efficient and well-organised markets, which improve the transparency, stability, quality and diversity of the supply chain, as well as consumer information, including the label of origin for fishery products and preserved fish. For that purpose, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, in line with the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('CMO Regulation')15. In particular, support should be available for the creation of producer organisations, the implementation of production and marketing plans, storage aid, promotional campaigns, communication, marketing and attendance at trade fairs, the promotion of new market outlets and the development and dissemination of market intelligence. _________________ 15 Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1).

Amendment 275 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

Amendment 276 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) Food security relies on efficient and well-organised markets, which improve the transparency, stability, quality and diversity of the supply chain, as well as consumer information. For that purpose, it should be possible for the EMFAF to support the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, in line with the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('CMO Regulation')15 . In particular, support should be available for the creation ~~of producer~~and the management of producer and interbranch organisations, the drafting and implementation of production and marketing plans, the promotion of new market outlets for fishery and aquaculture products and the development and dissemination of market intelligence. _________________ 15 Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1).

Amendment 277 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) Food security relies on efficient and well-organised markets, which improve the transparency, stability, quality and diversity of the supply chain, as well as consumer information. For that purpose, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, in line with the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('CMO Regulation') 15 . In particular, support should be available for the creation of producer organisations including, fishing cooperatives, small-scale producers, the implementation of production and marketing plans, the promotion of new market outlets and the development and dissemination of market intelligence. _________________ 15 Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1).

Amendment 278 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) Food security relies on efficient and well-organised markets, which improve the transparency, stability, quality and diversity of the supply chain, as well as consumer information. For that purpose, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the marketing of fishery ~~and aquaculture~~ products, in line with the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('CMO Regulation')15. In particular, support should be available for the creation of producer organisations, the implementation of production and marketing plans, the promotion of new market outlets and the development and dissemination of market intelligence. _________________ 15 Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1).

Amendment 279 #

Norica NICOLAI, Nils TORVALDS, Werner KUHN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)

(33a) The quality and diversity of the Union’s seafood products provide a competitive advantage for producers, which makes an important contribution to cultural and gastronomic heritage, reconciling the preservation of cultural traditions with the development and application of new scientific expertise. Citizens and consumers increasingly demand quality products with different specific characteristics linked to their geographic origin. For this purpose, the EMFF will be able to support seafood products included in Regulation 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs. In particular, it will be able to support the recognition and registration of quality Geographical Indications under this Regulation. It will also be able to support the management entities for the Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs) and the Quality Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs), as well as the programmes they develop for improving quality. Furthermore, it will be able to support the research carried out by these management entities for better awareness of the specific production facility, processes and products.

Amendment 280 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)

(33a) Considering the European Parliament Resolution from 4 of December 2008 on a 'European Cormorant Management Plan' and the Resolution from17 of June 2010 on a new impetus for the Strategy for the Sustainable Development of European Aquaculture, EMFF should support scientific research and data collection on the impact of migratory birds on the aquaculture sector and on the relevant EU fish stocks.

Amendment 281 #

Norica NICOLAI, Nils TORVALDS, Werner KUHN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 b (new)

(33b) Considering the need for a growing aquaculture sector and the important losses of fish stocks they are encountering due to migratory birds, EMFF should include certain compensations for these losses until a European Management plan is put in place

Amendment 282 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) The processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products. It should be possible for the EMFAF to support targeted investments in that industry, provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the CMO. Such support should be provided ~~only through financial instruments and through InvestEU and not through grant~~through in particular non-repayable grants, financial instruments and through InvestEU. The EU shall also enable that the investments in the processing industry could be financed from other Structural Funds.

Amendment 283 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

Amendment 284 #

Amendment 285 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) The processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products. It should be possible for the EMFF to support targeted investments in that industry, provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the CMO. Such support ~~should~~will be provided ~~only~~ through financial instruments ~~and~~, through InvestEU, and ~~not through~~ grants.

Amendment 286 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Ole CHRISTENSEN, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Werner KUHN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) The processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products. It should be possible for the EMFF to support targeted investments in that industry, provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the CMO. Such support ~~should~~may be provided ~~only~~through grants, through financial instruments and through InvestEU ~~and not through grants~~.

Amendment 287 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Ole CHRISTENSEN, Norica NICOLAI, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Werner KUHN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)

(34a) Apart from the eligible measures already mentioned, other areas related to fisheries and aquaculture should be possible for the EMFF to support including the support for protective hunting or nuisance wildlife management of species that endanger sustainable levels of fish stocks, notably seals and cormorants

Amendment 288 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 b (new)

(34b) Apart from the eligible measures already mentioned, other areas related to fisheries and aquaculture should be possible for the EMFF to support including the compensation for damage to catches caused by mammals and birds protected by EU legislation, notably seals and cormorants

Amendment 289 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) Job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions. Ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030. To be sustainable, blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio- economy, including sustainable tourism models, ocean-based renewable energy, innovative high-end shipbuilding and new port service, which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development. Whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the Union budget, the EMFF should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services. Support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared, direct and indirect management.deleted

Amendment 290 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) Job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions. Ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030. To be sustainable, blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses ~~and~~, in the bio- economy and in biotechnology, including sustainable tourism models, ocean-based renewable energy, innovative high-end shipbuilding and new port service, which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development, as well as development of new biology-based marine products. Whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the Union budget, the EMFF should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services. Support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 291 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) Job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions. Ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030. To be sustainable, blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio- economy, including sustainable tourism models, ocean-based renewable energy, innovative high-end shipbuilding and new port service and the sustainable development of the fisheries and the aquaculture sector, which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development. Whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the Union budget, the EMFAF should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services. Support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 292 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

Amendment 293 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

Amendment 294 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 a (new)

(35a) In accordance with Recital 3of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('CFP Regulation') "recreational fisheries can have a significant impact on fish resources and Member States should therefore, ensure that they are conducted in a manner that is compatible with the objectives of the CFP." However recreational fisheries cannot be managed properly without robust and recurring collection of recreational fisheries data as stressed by the Motion for European Parliament Resolution on the state of play on recreational fisheries in the European Union (2017/2120 INI).

Amendment 295 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 a (new)

(35a) The goal of a sustainable blue economy is to guarantee sustainable consumption and production, as well as efficient use of resources combined with the protection and preservation of the diversity, productivity, resilience, principal functions and intrinsic values of marine ecosystems. It is based on evaluating the long-term needs of current and future generations. This also means setting the right prices for goods and services.

Amendment 296 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) The development of a sustainable blue economy strongly relies on partnerships between local stakeholders that contribute to the vitality of coastal and inland communities and economies. The EMFF should provide tools to foster such partnerships. For that purpose, support for community-led local development (CLLD) should be available under shared management. That approach should boost economic diversification in a local context through the development of coastal and inland fisheries, aquaculture and a sustainable blue economy. CLLD strategies should ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy, capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human resources. Every local partnership should therefore reflect the main focus of its strategy by ensuring a balanced involvement and representation of all relevant stakeholders from the local sustainable blue economy.deleted

Amendment 297 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) The development of a sustainable blue economy strongly relies on partnerships between local stakeholders that contribute to the vitality of coastal and inland communities and economies. The EMFF should provide tools to foster such partnerships. For that purpose, support for community-led local development (CLLD) should be available under shared management. That approach should boost economic diversification in a local context through the development of coastal and inland fisheries, aquaculture and a sustainable blue economy. CLLD strategies should ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy, capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human existing resources. Every local partnership should therefore reflect the main focus of its strategy by ensuring a balanced involvement and representation of all relevant stakeholders from the local sustainable blue economy.

Amendment 298 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) The development of a sustainable blue economy strongly relies on partnerships between local stakeholders that contribute to the vitality of coastal and inland communities and economies. The EMFAF should provide tools to foster such partnerships. For that purpose, support for community-led local development (CLLD) should be available under shared management. That approach should boost economic diversification in a local context through the development of coastal and inland fisheries, aquaculture and a sustainable blue economy. CLLD strategies should ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy, capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human resources. Every local partnership should therefore reflect the main focus of its strategy by ensuring a balanced involvement and representation of all relevant stakeholders from the local sustainable blue economy.

Amendment 299 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

Amendment 300 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37

(37) Under shared management, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the sustainable blue economy through the collection, management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment. That support should aim to fulfil requirements under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC, to support maritime spatial planning and to increase data quality and sharing through the European marine observation and data network.deleted

Amendment 301 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37

(37) Under shared management, it should be possible for the EMFAF to support the sustainable blue economy through the collection, management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine and freshwater environment. That support should aim to fulfil requirements under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC, to support maritime spatial planning, the sustainability of the fisheries and the aquaculture sector and to increase data quality and sharing through the European marine observation and data network.

Amendment 302 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37

Amendment 303 #

(37) Under shared management, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the sustainable blue economy through the collection, management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment and of the resources. That support should aim to fulfil requirements under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC, to support maritime spatial planning and to increase data quality and sharing through the European marine observation and data network.

Amendment 304 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) Under direct and indirect management, the EMFF should focus on the enabling conditions for a sustainable blue economy through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy, the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research, innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy, the improvement of maritime skills, ocean literacy and sharing of socio-economic data on the sustainable blue economy, the promotion of a low-carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments. Due consideration to the outermost regions' specific situation should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields.deleted

Amendment 305 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) Under direct and indirect management, the EMFF should focus on ~~the enabl~~creating conditions for a sustainable blue economy that fosters a healthy marine environment through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy, the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research, innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy, the improvement of maritime skills, ocean literacy and sharing of environmental and socio-economic data on the sustainable blue economy, the promotion of a low- carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments. Due consideration to the outermost regions' specific situation should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields.

Amendment 306 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

Amendment 307 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

Amendment 308 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) Under direct and indirect management, the EMFAF should focus on the enabling conditions for a sustainable blue economy through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy, the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research, innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy, the improvement of maritime skills, ocean literacy and sharing of socio-economic data on the sustainable blue economy, the promotion of a low-carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments. Due consideration to the outermost regions' specific situation should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields.

Amendment 309 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) 60 % of the oceans are beyond the borders of national jurisdiction. This implies a shared international responsibility. Most problems facing the oceans are transboundary in nature such as overexploitation, climate change, acidification, pollution ~~and~~oil prospecting or underwater mining, which lead to declining biodiversity, and therefore require a shared response. Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which the Union is a Party under Council Decision 98/392/EC16, many jurisdictional rights, institutions and specific frameworks have been set up to regulate and manage human activity in the oceans. In recent years, a global consensus has emerged that the marine environment and maritime human activities should be managed more effectively to address the increasing pressures on the oceans. _________________ 16 Council Decision 98/392/EC of 23 March 1998 concerning the conclusion by the European Community of the United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea and the Agreement of 28 July 1994 relating the implementation of Part XI thereof (OJ L 179, 23.6.1998, p. 1).

Amendment 310 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) 60% of the oceans are beyond the borders of national jurisdiction. This implies a shared international responsibility. Most problems facing the oceans are transboundary in nature such as overexploitation, climate change, acidification, pollution and ~~declining~~reduction of biodiversity, and therefore require a shared response. Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which the Union is a Party under Council Decision 98/392/EC16 , many jurisdictional rights, institutions and specific frameworks have been set up to regulate and manage human activity in the oceans. In recent years, a global consensus has emerged that the marine environment and maritime human activities should be managed more effectively to address the increasing pressures on ~~the~~ oceans and seas. _________________ 16 Council Decision 98/392/EC of 23 March 1998 concerning the conclusion by the European Community of the United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea and the Agreement of 28 July 1994 relating to the implementation of Part XI thereof (OJ L 179, 23.06.1998, p. 1).

Amendment 311 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

(40) As a global actor, the Union is strongly committed to promoting international ocean governance, in accordance with the Joint Communication to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 10 November 2016 entitled 'International Ocean Governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans’17. The Union's ocean governance policy is a new policy that covers the oceans in an integrated manner. International ocean governance is not only core to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and in particular Sustainable Development Goal 14 ('Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development'), but also to guarantee safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans for future generations. The Union needs to deliver on those international commitments and be a driving force for better international ocean governance at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels, including to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, to improve the international ocean governance framework, to reduce pressures on oceans and seas, to create the conditions for a sustainable blue economy and to strengthen international ocean research and data. The Commission should also call on Member States to stop endorsing deep seabed prospecting and exploration authorisations in areas beyond their national jurisdiction and not to issue authorisations for deep seabed mining on their continental shelf, in addition to supporting the development of an international moratorium on commercial seabed mining licences until the effects of mining on the marine environment, biodiversity and human activities at sea have been sufficiently studied and researched and all potential risks are understood, as set out in Articles 40 and 42 of the European Parliament resolution of 16 January 2018 on international ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans in the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals _________________ 17 JOIN(2016) 49.

Amendment 312 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

Amendment 313 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

Amendment 314 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

Amendment 315 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41

(41) Actions promoting international ocean governance under the EMFAF are to improve the overarching framework of international and regional processes, agreements, rules and institutions to regulate and manage human activity in the oceans. The EMFAF should fund international arrangements that the Union has concluded in areas not covered by the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements (SFPAs) established with various third countries as well as the Union's legal membership contribution to regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs). SFPAs and RFMOs will continue to be funded under different strands of the Union budget.

Amendment 316 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

(42) With regard to security and defence, improved border protection and maritime security are essential. Under the European Union Maritime Security Strategy adopted by the Council of the European Union on 24 June 2014 and its Action Plan adopted on 16 December 2014, information sharing and the European Border and Coast Guard cooperation between the European Fisheries Control Agency, the European Maritime Safety Agency and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency are key to deliver on those objectives. The EMFF should therefore support maritime surveillance and coastguard cooperation under both shared and direct management, including by purchasing items for multipurpose maritime operations. It should also allow the relevant agencies to implement support in the field of maritime surveillance and security through indirect management.deleted

Amendment 317 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

(42) With regard to security and defence, improved border protection and maritime security are essential. Under the European Union Maritime Security Strategy adopted by the Council of the European Union on 24 June 2014 and its Action Plan adopted on 16 December 2014, information sharing and the European Border and Coast Guard cooperation between the European Fisheries Control Agency, the European Maritime Safety Agency and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency are key to deliver on those objectives. The EMFF should therefore support maritime surveillance and coastguard cooperation under both shared and direct management, including by purchasing items for multipurpose maritime operations. It should also allow the relevant agencies to implement support in the field of maritime surveillance and security through indirect managementThe EMFF should support the control of fishing activity exclusively through the European Fisheries Control Agency.

Amendment 318 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

(42) With regard to security and defence, improved border protection and maritime security are essential. Under the European Union Maritime Security Strategy adopted by the Council of the European Union on 24 June 2014 and its Action Plan adopted on 16 December 2014, information sharing and the European Border and Coast Guard cooperation between the European Fisheries Control Agency, the European Maritime Safety Agency and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency are key to deliver on those objectives. The EMFAF should therefore support maritime surveillance and coastguard cooperation under both shared and direct management, including by purchasing items for multipurpose maritime operations. It should also allow the relevant agencies to implement support in the field of maritime surveillance and security through indirect management.

Amendment 319 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

(43) Under shared management, each Member States should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the Commission. In the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging Member States to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes, the Commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP. That analysis should guide both the Member States and the Commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs. When assessing the programmes, the Commission should take into account the environmental and socio- economic challenges of the CFP, the socio- economic performance of ~~the~~a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits , the challenges at sea basin level, the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems, the reduction of marine litter and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Amendment 320 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

(43) Under shared management, each Member States should prepare ~~one~~a single programme in collaboration with all the regions that should be approved by the Commission. In the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging Member States to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes, the Commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP. That analysis should guide both the Member States and the Commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs. When assessing the programmes, the Commission should take into account the environmental and socio- economic challenges of the CFP, the socio- economic performance of the sustainable blue economy, the challenges at sea basin level, the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems, the reduction of marine litter and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Amendment 321 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

(43) Under shared management, each Member States should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the Commission. In the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging Member States to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes, the Commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP. That analysis should guide both the Member States and the Commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs. When assessing the programmes, the Commission should take into account the environmental and socio- economic challenges of the CFP, the socio- economic performance of the sustainable blue economy, the challenges at sea basin level, the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems, the reduction and collection of marine litter and climate change fight, mitigation and adaptation.

Amendment 322 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)

(43a) In order to ensure the effective implementation of the management measures at regional level, Member States should put in place a co-management scheme involving Advisory Councils, fishermen’s organisations and competent institutions/authorities to strengthen dialogue and the engagement of the parties.

Amendment 323 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44

(44) Performance of EMFAF support in Member States should be assessed on the basis of indicators. Member States should report in every two years on progress towards established milestones and targets and the Commission should carry out a performance review based on ~~annual~~ performance reports in every two years prepared by Member States, allowing for early detection of potential implementation issues and corrective actions. A monitoring and evaluation framework should be established for that purpose.

Amendment 324 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45

(45) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making18 , there is a need to evaluate the EMFAF on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the EMFAF on the ground. _________________ 18 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.05.2016, p. 1).

Amendment 325 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) The Commission should implement information and communication actions relating to the EMFAF, and its actions and results. Financial resources allocated to the EMFAF should also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the priorities of the EMFAF.

Amendment 326 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46 a (new)

(46a) The Commission should also provide adequate tools to inform society about fishing and aquaculture activities and the benefits of diversification of fish and seafood consumption.

Amendment 327 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

Amendment 328 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

(47) In accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union], Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9520 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/9621 and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/193922 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities, including fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In particular, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) might carry out investigations, including on-the- spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) might investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 . In accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union], any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. Member States should ensure that in the management and implementation of the EMFAF, the financial interests of the Union are protected, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union] and Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. _________________ 19 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.09.2013, p. 1). 20 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p.1). 21 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2). 22 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1). 23 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29).

Amendment 329 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48

(48) In order to enhance transparency regarding the use of Union funds and their sound financial management, in particular reinforcing public control of the money used, certain information on the operations funded under the EMFAF should be published on a website of Member State in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. When a Member State publishes information on operations funded under EMFAF, the rules on the protection of personal data set out in Regulation (EU) No 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 are to be complied with. _________________ 24 Regulation (EU) No 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 04.05.2016, p. 1).

Amendment 330 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48

Amendment 331 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50

(50) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred to the Commission in respect of the approval and amendment of the operational programmes, the approval and amendment of the national work plans for data collection, the suspension of payments and financial corrections.deleted

Amendment 332 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51

(51) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred to the Commission in respect of the procedures, format and timetables for the submission of the national work plans for data collection and the presentation of the annual performance reports.deleted

Amendment 333 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

This Regulation establishes the European Maritime ~~and~~, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). It lays down the priorities of the EMFAF, the budget for the period 2021-2027, the forms of Union funding and the specific rules for providing such funding, complementing the general rules applying to the EMFAF under Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions].

Amendment 334 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

This Regulation establishes the European Maritime ~~and~~, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFF). It lays down the priorities of the EMFF, the budget for the period 2021- 2027, the forms of Union funding and the specific rules for providing such funding, complementing the general rules applying to the EMFF under Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions].

Amendment 335 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

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

(2) 'common information sharing environment’ (CISE) means an environment of systems developed to support the exchange of information between authorities involved in maritime surveillance, across sectors and borders, in order to improve their awareness of activities made at sea;

Amendment 336 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

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

(3) ‘coastguard’ means national authorities performing coastguard functions, which encompass maritime safety, maritime security, maritime customs, prevention and suppression of trafficking and smuggling, connected maritime law enforcement, ~~maritime border control,~~ maritime surveillance, protection of the marine environment, search and rescue, accident and disaster response, fisheries control and other activities related to those functions;

Amendment 337 #

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

(3) ‘coastguard’ means national authorities performing coastguard functions, which encompass maritime safety, maritime security, maritime customs, prevention and suppression of trafficking and smuggling, connected maritime law enforcement, maritime border control, maritime surveillance, protection of the marine environment, search and rescue, accident and disaster response, fisheries control, inspection and other activities related to those functions;

Amendment 338 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5

~~(5) 'exploratory fishing' means fishing for stocks that have not been subject to fishing or have not been subject to fishing by a particular gear type or technique in the previous ten years;~~deleted

Amendment 339 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5

(5) 'exploratory fishing' means fishing for stocks that have not been subject to commercial fishing or have not been subject to fishing by a particular gear type or technique in the previous ten years;

Amendment 340 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6

(6) ‘fisher’ means any natural person engaging in commercial fishing activities, and who is either the owner of a fishing vessel or a worker, as recognised by the relevant Member State;

Amendment 341 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6

(6) ‘professional fisher’ means any natural person engaging in commercial fishing activities, as recognised by the relevant Member State;

Amendment 342 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Gabriel MATO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6 a (new)

(6 a) 'recreational fisheries' means non- commercial fishing activities exploiting marine biological resources for recreation, tourism or sport;

Amendment 343 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 7

~~(7) ‘inland fishing’ means fishing activities carried out for commercial purposes in inland waters by vessels or other devices, including those used for ice fishing;~~deleted

Amendment 344 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 7 a (new)

(7 a) (new) ‘on-foot fisher’: means any natural person engaging in commercial on-foot fishing activities, as recognised by the relevant Member State;

Amendment 345 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 9

(9) ‘maritime policy’ means the Union policy that aims to foster integrated and coherent decision-making to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of the Union, notably of the coastal and insular areas and of the outermost regions~~, and of the sustainable blue economy sectors,~~ through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation;

Amendment 346 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 9

(9) ‘integrated maritime policy’ means the Union policy that aims to foster integrated and coherent decision-making to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of the Union, notably of the coastal and insular areas and of the outermost regions, and of the sustainable blue economy sectors, through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation;

Amendment 347 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10

(10) ‘maritime security and surveillance’ means the activities to understand, prevent wherever applicable and manage in a comprehensive way all the events and actions related to the maritime domain which would impact the areas of maritime safety and security, law enforcement, defence, border control, protection of the marine environment, fisheries control, trade and economic interest of the Union;deleted

Amendment 348 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10

(10) ‘maritime security and surveillance’ means the activities to understand, prevent wherever applicable and manage in a comprehensive way all the events and actions related to the maritime domain which would impact the areas of maritime safety and security, law enforcement, ~~defence, border control,~~ protection of the marine environment, fisheries control, trade and economic interest of the Union;

Amendment 349 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 12

~~(12) ‘productive aquaculture investments’ means investments in the construction, extension, modernisation or in the equipment of facilities for aquaculture production;~~deleted

Amendment 350 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 12

~~(12) 'productive aquaculture investments' means investments in the construction, extension, modernisation or in the equipment of facilities for aquaculture production;~~deleted

Amendment 351 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 12

(12) 'productive aquaculture investments' means investments in the construction, extension, modernisation or in the equipment of facilities including other general and special tools used by aquaculture producers for aquaculture production;

Amendment 352 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Gabriel MATO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 12

(12) ‘productive aquaculture investments’ means investments in the construction, extension, modernisation, innovation or in the equipment of facilities for aquaculture production;

Amendment 353 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 13

(13) 'sea basin strategy' means an integrated framework to address common marine and maritime challenges faced by Member States, and where appropriate third countries, in a specific sea basin or in one or more sub-sea basins, and promote cooperation and coordination in order to achieve economic, social and territorial cohesion; it is developed by the Commission in cooperation with the Member States and third countries concerned, their regions and other stakeholders as appropriate;

Amendment 354 #

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

(14) ‘small-scale ~~coastal~~ fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using the towed gear as listed in Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/200626; _________________ 26 Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 of 21 December 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11).Table 3 Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 26/2004 of 30 December 2003 on the Community fishing fleet register or, alternatively, those which stay at sea for a time (the duration of the tide) not exceeding 24 hours and the fish from which is sold fresh. In the case of the local fleet of outermost regions and remote islands a maximum trip duration of 36 hours is permitted. For justified reasons based on local historical tradition, Member States may propose to extend the definition of ‘small scale fishing’ to fishing carried out by other vessels, as long as the gear used is highly selective and has little impact on the marine ecosystem; ((This amendment applies throughout the text. adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.))

Amendment 355 #

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

(14) ‘small-scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of a~~n overall~~ length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/200626; _________________ 26 Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 of 21 December 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11)., characterised by short fishing trips, selective exploitation of resources, fresh produce, micro-enterprises and family businesses, and a sustainable and enriching contribution to the economic and social fabric and to the cultural identity of localities dependent on fishing. This sector includes shellfish or bivalve mollusc catching activities and trap fishing;

Amendment 356 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

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

(14) ‘small-scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/200626; _________________ 26 Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 of 21 December 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11)as well as the gathering and rearing of shellfish. The definition must be flexible and realistic and must not only take account of the size of the vessel, but also of criteria defined in the light of specific competence, regional diversity and geomorphology, technical, social, cultural and environmental aspects.

Amendment 357 #

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

Amendment 358 #

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

(14) ‘small-scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/200626, unless otherwise provided for in the national operational programme; _________________ 26 Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 of 21 December 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11).

Amendment 359 #

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

(14) 'small-scale coastal fishing': means fishing carried out by small fishing vessels ~~of an overall length of less than 12 metres~~, as defined by the Member States as part of their programme, and not using towed gear as listed in Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/200626; _________________ 26 Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 of 21 December 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11).

Amendment 360 #

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

Amendment 361 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Gabriel MATO, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, Maurice PONGA

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

Amendment 362 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 14 a (new)

(14 a) 'small-scale fleet from outermost regions' means the small-scale fleets that operates at the outermost regions as defined in each national operational programs

Amendment 363 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15

Amendment 364 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15

(15) ‘sustainable blue economy’ means all sectoral and cross-sectoral economic activities throughout the single market related to oceans, seas, coasts and inland waters, covering the Union's outermost regions and landlocked countries, including emerging sectors and non-market goods and services ~~and being~~, aimed at ensuring environmental, social and economic well- being for present and future generations while maintaining and restoring healthy marine ecosystems and protecting vulnerable natural resources, consistent with Union environmental legislation.

Amendment 365 #

Amendment 366 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15

(15) ‘sustainable blue economy’ means all sectoral and cross-sectoral economic activities ~~throughout the single market~~ related to oceans, seas, coasts and inland waters, covering the Union's outermost regions and landlocked countries, including emerging sectors and non-market goods and services and being consistent with Union environmental legislation.

Amendment 367 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 a (new)

(15 a) co-management means a partnership arrangement in which government, the community of local resource users (fishers), external agents (non-governmental organizations, research institutions), and sometimes other fisheries and coastal resource stakeholders (boat owners, fish traders, credit agencies or money lenders, tourism industry, etc.) share the responsibility and authority for decision-making over the management of a fishery.

Amendment 368 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 a (new)

(15a) ´co-management´ means the process of managing resources for the fulfilment of CFP objectives in which national governments share their authority with regional governments, advisory councils and local actors in the fisheries sector, by conferring specific responsibilities and rights to them as regards the taking of decisions concerning the responsible management of fisheries resources.

Amendment 369 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 a (new)

(15 a) ´unforeseen cessation´ means when a small scale fisher is restricted from conducting fishing operations due to unsafe weather conditions,

Amendment 370 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 a (new)

(15 a) ‘recreational fisheries’ means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine living aquatic resources for recreation, tourism or sport.

Amendment 371 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 a (new)

(15a) ‘environmental incident’ means an accidental phenomenon of natural or human origin resulting in the degradation of the environment.

Amendment 372 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 b (new)

(15b) Co-management: “fisheries co- management” is a partnership arrangement between government and the representatives of a defined group of fishers to share the responsibility and authority for the management of activities that impact on fishery resources and the wider aquatic ecosystem in a designated area where they fish (e.g. a protected area, inshore fishing zone etc.), ideally on a parity basis through a co-management committee. The decisions of the co- management committee are advised by scientists in consultation with other stakeholders.

Amendment 373 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 b (new)

(15b) ‘recreational fisheries sector’ means all segments of recreational fisheries and the businesses and jobs dependant on or generated by these fisheries.

Amendment 374 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

The EMFAF shall contribute to the implementation of the CFP and of the maritime policy. It shall pursue the following priorities:

Amendment 375 #

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

(1) Fostering sustainable fisheries ~~and the~~to achieve socio-economic and environmental benefits as well as job creation in coastal areas and the protection, restoration and conservation of marine biological resources;

Amendment 376 #

Elisabetta GARDINI

(1) fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, taking socio-economic factors into account;

Amendment 377 #

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

(1) fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, taking socio-economic factors into account;

Amendment 378 #

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

(1) fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, taking socio-economic factors into account;

Amendment 379 #

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

(1) fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, taking socio-economic factors into account;

Amendment 380 #

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

(1) Fostering sustainable fisheries and the protection, restoration and conservation of marine biological resources;

Amendment 381 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

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

(1) Fostering sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and the conservation of freshwater and marine biological resources;

Amendment 382 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)

(1 a) Fostering sustainable aquaculture;

Amendment 383 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) Contributing to food security and quality in the Union through ~~competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets~~a supply of sustainably sourced fresh fish from fisheries or aquaculture;

Amendment 384 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) ~~Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets~~Promoting competitive and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture markets and processing sectors contributing to food security in the Union;

Amendment 385 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) Contributing to food security in the Union through ~~competitive and sustainable aquaculture and~~sustainable markets;

Amendment 386 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable seawater and freshwater aquaculture and markets;

Amendment 387 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fishing, aquaculture and markets;

Amendment 388 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) Ccontributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets;

Amendment 389 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets;

Amendment 390 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Amendment 391 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) Enabling ~~the growth of~~favourable conditions for a sustainable blue economy ~~and~~that foster~~ing~~s a healthy marine environment and prosperous coastal communities;

Amendment 392 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) Enabling ~~the growth of a sustainable blue economy~~good living conditions for those working in the fisheries sector and fostering prosperous coastal communities;

Amendment 393 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous and economically and socially cohesive coastal communities;

Amendment 394 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal and waterfront communities;

Amendment 395 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal and island communities;

Amendment 396 #

John FLACK, Stefan ECK, Marco AFFRONTE, Linnéa ENGSTRÖM

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Support under the EMFF shall contribute to meeting the needs of both producers and consumers. Support under the EMFF shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the Union. That contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex IV.

Amendment 397 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Support under the EMFAF shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation and food security objectives of the Union. That contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex IV.

Amendment 398 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Support under the EMFF shall contribute as a matter of priority to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the Union. That contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex IV.

Amendment 399 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Support under the EMFF shall also contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change fight, mitigation and adaptation objectives of the Union. That contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex IV.

Amendment 400 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

(1a) The pursuit of those priorities shall not result in an increase in fishing capacity.

Amendment 401 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Norbert ERDŐS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)

Article 4 a Outermost Regions All the provisions of this Regulation must take into account the specific constraints recognized in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 402 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the EMFF for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 6 ~~140~~867 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 000 000 in current prices).

Amendment 403 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Maurice PONGA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the EMFF for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 6 ~~140~~867 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 7 739 000 000 in current prices).

Amendment 404 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the EMFF for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 6 ~~140 000 000~~866 943 600 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 176 524 in current prices).

Amendment 405 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the EMFF for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 6 ~~140 000 000~~866 943 600 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 176 524 in current prices).

Amendment 406 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the EMFF for the period 20214-20270 shall be maintained for the period 2021-2027 (EUR 6 1400 000 000 in current prices).

Amendment 407 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the EMFAF for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 6 1400 000 000 in current prices.

Amendment 408 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the EMFF for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 6 1400 000 000 in current prices.

Amendment 409 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the EMFF for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR ~~6 140 000 000~~(...)* in current prices.

Amendment 410 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2

2. The part of the financial envelope allocated to the EMFAF under Title II shall be implemented in shared management in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and Article 63 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union].

Amendment 411 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Norbert ERDŐS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. The part of the financial envelope allocated to the EMFAF under Title III shall be implemented either directly by the Commission in accordance with Article 62(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union] or within the framework of indirect management in accordance with Article 62(1)(c) of that Regulation.

Amendment 412 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in Title II shall be EUR ~~5 311 0~~6 965 100 000 in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex V.

Amendment 413 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under ~~shared~~direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be EUR ~~5 311 000 000~~6 031 674 028 in constant prices (i.e. EUR 6 797 811 771 in current prices) in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex V.

Amendment 414 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in Title II shall be ~~EUR 5 311~~86.5% of the EMFF financial envelope corresponding to EUR 5 940 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 6 694 000 000 in current prices) in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex V.

Amendment 415 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in Title II shall be EUR 5 ~~311 000 000~~939 794 374 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 6 694 261 648 in current prices) in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex V.

Amendment 416 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in Title II shall be 90% of the total EMFF budget (EUR 5 ~~311~~740 000 000) in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex V.

Amendment 417 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in Title II shall be EUR 5 ~~311~~740 000 000 in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex V.

Amendment 418 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in Title II shall be EUR ~~5 311 000 000~~(...)* in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex V.

Amendment 419 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

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

1 a. A specific sub-budget shall be determined for seawater and freshwater aquaculture.

Amendment 420 #

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

(a) EUR 1~~02 00~~23 340 000 for the Azores and Madeira;

Amendment 421 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Maurice PONGA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

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

(a) EUR 1~~02 000 000~~14 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 128 566 000 in current prices) for the Azores and Madeira;

Amendment 422 #

Isabelle THOMAS, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR

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

(a) EUR 1~~02 000 000~~13 076 262 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 127 439 106 in current prices) for the Azores and Madeira;

Amendment 423 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

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

(a) EUR ~~102 000 000~~(...)* for the Azores and Madeira;

Amendment 424 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) EUR ~~82 00~~104 110 000 for the Canary Islands;

Amendment 425 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) EUR ~~82 000 000~~91 700 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 103 357 000 in current prices) for the Canary Islands;

Amendment 426 #

Isabelle THOMAS, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) EUR ~~82 000 000~~90 708 367 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 102 223 062 in current prices) for the Canary Islands;

Amendment 427 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) EUR ~~82 000 000~~(...)* for the Canary Islands;

Amendment 428 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

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

Amendment 429 #

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

Amendment 430 #

Isabelle THOMAS, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR

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

(c) EUR 1~~31 000 000~~49 509 709 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 168 500 296 in current prices) for Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint- Martin.

Amendment 431 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Maurice PONGA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

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

(c) EUR 1~~31 000 000~~46 500 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 165 119 000 in current prices) for Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint- Martin.

Amendment 432 #

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

Amendment 433 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

~~3. The compensation referred to in Article 21 shall not exceed 50 % of each of the allocations referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 2.~~deleted

Amendment 434 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

~~3. The compensation referred to in Article 21 shall not exceed 50 % of each of the allocations referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 2.~~deleted

Amendment 435 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. The compensation referred to in Article 21 shall not exceed ~~50% of each of the allocations referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 2~~annually: (a) EUR 6 450 000 for the Azores and Madeira; (b) EUR 8 700 000 for the Canary Islands; (c) EUR 12 350 000 for the outermost French regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 436 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4

Amendment 437 #

António MARINHO E PINTO, Norica NICOLAI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4

4. At least 1520% of the Union financial support allocated per Member State shall be allocated to the areas of support referred to in Articles 19 and 20. Member States with no access to Union waters may apply a lower percentage with regard to the extent of their control and data collection tasks.

Amendment 438 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. At least 20% of the Union financial support allocated per Member State shall be allocated to the areas of support referred to in Article 22 and Article 27.

Amendment 439 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, Ulrike RODUST, António MARINHO E PINTO, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Any funding that is not spent under Articles 19 and 20 on control and data collection may be reallocated to the European Fisheries Control Agency

Amendment 440 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. At least 30% of the Union financial support allocated per Member State shall be allocated to the areas of support referred to in Article 22 and 27.

Amendment 441 #

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

5. The Union financial support from the EMFF allocated per Member State to the areas of support referred to in Article~~s 17(2) and~~ 18 shall not exceed the higher of the following two thresholds:

Amendment 442 #

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

5. The Union financial support from the EMFF allocated per Member State to the areas of support referred to in Articles 17(2) ~~and 18~~ shall not exceed the higher of the following two thresholds:

Amendment 443 #

Nils TORVALDS, António MARINHO E PINTO, Gesine MEISSNER

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

5. The Union financial support from the EMFAF allocated per Member State to the areas of support referred to in Articles 17(2) and 18 shall not exceed the higher of the following two thresholds:

Amendment 444 #

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

(a) EUR 65 000 000; or

Amendment 445 #

Nils TORVALDS, António MARINHO E PINTO, Gesine MEISSNER

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

(b) 1at least 20% of the Union financial support allocated per Member State.

Amendment 446 #

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

(b) 108% of the Union financial support allocated per Member State.

Amendment 447 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6

6. In accordance with Articles 30 to 32 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], the EMFF may support technical assistance for the effective administration and use of this Fund at the initiative of a Member State. A 20% cap shall apply to administrative costs borne by state and semi-state bodies to prevent over-absorption of funding.

Amendment 448 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6

6. In accordance with Articles 30 to 32 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], the EMFAF may support technical assistance for the effective administration and use of this Fund at the initiative of a Member State.

Amendment 449 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be 10% of the total budget of the EMFF (EUR ~~829~~640 000 000 in current prices).

Amendment 450 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Norbert ERDŐS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be EUR ~~829~~640 000 000 in current prices.

Amendment 451 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be EUR ~~829 0~~773 900 000 in current prices.

Amendment 452 #

Nils TORVALDS, António MARINHO E PINTO, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be ~~EUR 829 000 000~~20 % of the total budget of the EMFF in current prices.

Amendment 453 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be EUR ~~829 000 000~~927 149 226 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 1 044 914 876 in current prices).

Amendment 454 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be ~~EUR 829~~13.5% of the EMFF financial envelope corresponding to EUR 927 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 1 045 000 000 in current prices).

Amendment 455 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be EUR 8~~29 000 000~~35 269 572 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 941 364 753 in current prices).

Amendment 456 #

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

The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the EMFAF, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information technology systems.

Amendment 457 #

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

In particular, the EMFAF may support, at the initiative of the Commission and subject to the ceiling of 1.7% of the financial envelope referred to in Article 5(1):

Amendment 458 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3

3. The EMFAF shall support the costs of information and communication activities linked to the implementation of this Regulation.

Amendment 459 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

1. In accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], each Member State shall prepare a single ~~programme~~national programme or regional operational programmes to implement the priorities referred to in Article 4.

Amendment 460 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

Amendment 461 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

(ca) where appropriate, sea-basin action plans for subnational or regional authorities responsible for fisheries, shellfish and maritime affairs.

Amendment 462 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

(ca) where appropriate, the regional action plan or operational programme for the regional or subnational authorities responsible for fisheries and maritime affairs

Amendment 463 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

(ca) The action plan or a regional operational programme for those sub- national authorities responsible for fisheries and maritime policies if required.

Amendment 464 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

(c a) analysis of social and economic disparities between fleet segments, with particular attention to the situation of small-scale fleets.

Amendment 465 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Member States concerned shall prepare as part of their programme, together with the authorities concerned, an action plan for each of their regions, including their outermost regions referred to in Article 6(2), which shall set out:

Amendment 466 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Member States concerned shall prepare as part of their programme an specific action plan for each of their outermost regions referred to in Article 6(2), which shall set out:

Amendment 467 #

António MARINHO E PINTO, Norica NICOLAI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a

(a) a strategy for the sustainable exploitation of fisheries ~~and~~, the development of sustainable blue economy sectors including the actions necessary to achieve the sustainability of coastal communities, as well as a strategy on the contribution of EMFF to achieving good environmental status, including through the Natura 2000 prioritised action frameworks;

Amendment 468 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a

a) a strategy ~~for~~detailing the EMFF's contribution to achieving a good environmental status, the sustainable exploitation of fisheries ~~and~~, the ~~development of~~Natura 2000 network and the sustainableility of blue economy sectors, including the actions needed to achieve sustainable coastal communities;

Amendment 469 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a

(a) a strategy for the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and the development of sustainable blue economy sectors that develop within ecological limits;

Amendment 470 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a

a) a strategy for the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and the ~~development of sustainable blue economy~~maintenance of the local small-scale fisheries sectors;

Amendment 471 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b – point i

i) the structural support to the fishery ~~and aquaculture~~ sector under Title II;

Amendment 472 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b – point i a (new)

i a) detailed rules of compensation - area based - support (seawater and freshwater greening) for environmental and climate protection efforts by aquaculture producers;

Amendment 473 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b – point ii

ii) the compensation for additional costs referred to in Article 21, including the amounts of additional costs calculated by the Member State concerned and the amounts of aid estimated as compensation;

Amendment 474 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b – point ii

ii. for the outermost regions, the compensation for additional costs referred to in Article 21;

Amendment 475 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b – point iii

~~(iii) any other investment in the sustainable blue economy necessary to achieve a sustainable coastal development.~~deleted

Amendment 476 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b – point iii

iii) any other investment in the sustainable blue economy necessary to achieve a sustainable coastal development that develops within ecological limits.

Amendment 477 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5

Amendment 478 #

5. The Commission, having obtained the opinion of the relevant Advisory Councils, shall develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses of the sea basin with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, as referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Where applicable, this analysis shall take into account the existing sea basin and macro-regional strategies.

Amendment 479 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5

Amendment 480 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5

Amendment 481 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point b a (new)

(b a) where applicable, the need to acquire, modernise or renew the fleet;

Amendment 482 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point b a (new)

(ba) where applicable, the need to modernise or to renew the fleets

Amendment 483 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d

(d) the implementation of the restrictive landing obligation referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

Amendment 484 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)

(da) control of invasive species that cause considerable damage to the productivity of fisheries;

Amendment 485 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d b (new)

(db) support for the spreading of innovative selective fishing gear throughout the EU, with particular regard for Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

Amendment 486 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point e

e) the ~~most recent evidence on the socio-economic performance~~expected socio-economic and environmental contribution of the sustainable blue economy programme, and in particular the fishery and aquaculture sector;

Amendment 487 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point e

(e) the ~~most recent evidence on the~~expected socio-economic ~~performance~~contribution of the sustainable blue economy programme, and in particular the fishery and aquaculture sector;

Amendment 488 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point e

(e) the ~~most recent evidence on the socio-economic performance of~~socio-economic contribution the programme is expected to make towards the sustainable blue economy, and in particular the fishery and aquaculture sector;

Amendment 489 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point e

Amendment 490 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point e

(e) the most recent evidence on the socio-economic performance of the ~~sustainable blue economy, and in particular the fishery and aquaculture~~fishery sector;

Amendment 491 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point g

(g) the contribution of the programme to the conservation and restoration of marine and freshwater ecosystems, while the support related to Natura 2000 areas shall be in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Article 8(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC;

Amendment 492 #

(h) the contribution of the programme to the collection and reduction of marine litter, in accordance with Directive xx/xx of the European Parliament and of the Council [Directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment]27 ; _________________ 27 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 493 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point i

(i) the contribution of the programme to climate change fight, mitigation and adaptation.

Amendment 494 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point i a (new)

(ia) the contribution of the programme to tackling IUU fishing

Amendment 495 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 7

7. Subject to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts approving the programme. The Commission shall approve the proposed programme provided the necessary information has been submitted.deleted

Amendment 496 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 8

~~8. Subject to Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts approving amendments to a programme.~~deleted

Amendment 497 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a (new)

(a) For the fishery and aquaculture products listed in Annex I to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to which Articles 107, 108 and 109 of that Treaty apply, the Commission may authorize, in accordance with Article 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, operating aid in the sectors of production, processing and the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, aimed at alleviating the specific constraints on these regions linked to their remoteness, their insularity and their outermost region characteristics. Member States may grant additional financing for the implementation of the compensation plans referred to in Article 21. In this case, Member States shall notify to the Commission the State aid which it may approve in accordance with this Regulation, as part of these plans. State aid notified in this way is considered to be notified within the meaning of the first sentence of Article 108 (3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 498 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. An application submitted by a beneficiary for support from the EMFAF shall be inadmissible for an identified period of time laid down pursuant to paragraph 4, if it has been determined by the competent authority that the beneficiary concerned:

Amendment 499 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. An application submitted by a ~~beneficiary~~n applicant for support from the EMFF shall be inadmissible for an identified period of time laid down pursuant to paragraph 4, if it has been determined by the competent authority that the ~~beneficiary~~applicant concerned:

Amendment 500 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

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

a) has committed serious infringements under Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/200828 or Article 90 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 repeatedly or continuously and with persistent infringing behaviour, or under other legislation adopted by the European Parliament and by the Council; _________________ 28 Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1).

Amendment 501 #

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

a) has committed serious and repeated infringements under Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/200828 or Article 90 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 ~~or under other legislation adopted by the European Parliament and by the Council~~; _________________ 28 Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1).

Amendment 502 #

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

(a) has committed serious infringements under Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/200828 or Article 90 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 ~~or under other legislation adopted by the European Parliament and by the Council~~; _________________ 28 Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1).

Amendment 503 #

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

Amendment 504 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

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

a) has committed serious and repeated infringements under Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/200828 or Article 90 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 or under other legislation adopted by the European Parliament and by the Council within the framework of the CFP; _________________ 28 Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1).

Amendment 505 #

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

(a) has committed serious infringements under Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/200828 or Article 90 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 or under other CFP related legislation adopted by the European Parliament and by the Council; _________________ 28 Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1).

Amendment 506 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, António MARINHO E PINTO, Gesine MEISSNER, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY

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

Amendment 507 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

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

c) has committed any of the environmental offences set out in Articles 3 and 4 of Directive 2008/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council29~~, where the application is made for support under Article 23.~~ _________________ 29 Directive 2008/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on the protection of the environment through criminal law (OJ L 328, 6.12.2008, p. 28).

Amendment 508 #

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

c) has committed any of the environmental offences set out in Articles 3 and 4 of Directive 2008/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council29 ~~, where the application is made for support under Article 23~~. _________________ 29 Directive 2008/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on the protection of the environment through criminal law (OJ L 328, 6.12.2008, p. 28).

Amendment 509 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The beneficiary, after submitting the application, shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation ~~and for a period of five years after the final payment to that beneficiary~~.

Amendment 510 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The beneficiary, after submitting the application, shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation ~~and for a period of five years after the final payment to that beneficiary~~.

Amendment 511 #

Nils TORVALDS, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, Christofer FJELLNER, António MARINHO E PINTO, Gesine MEISSNER, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

Amendment 512 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The beneficiary, after submitting the application, shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of ~~five~~six years after the final payment to that beneficiary.

Amendment 513 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The beneficiary, after submitting the application, shall ~~continue to~~ comply with the admissibility conditions ~~referred to~~laid down for that purpose in paragraph 14 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of five years after the final ~~payment to~~approval of that beneficiary.

Amendment 514 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

Amendment 515 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

~~4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 52 concerning: (a) the identification of the threshold triggering and the length of period of time of inadmissibility referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3, which shall be proportionate to the nature, gravity, duration and repetition of the serious infringements, offences or fraud, and shall be of at least one year’s duration; (b) the relevant starting or ending dates of the period of time referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3.

Amendment 516 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a

Amendment 517 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)

(aa) (a) any conditions under which the duration of the period of ineligibility is reduced

Amendment 518 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)

(aa) any conditions under which the duration of the period of ineligibility [is] reduced;

Amendment 519 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)

(ba) (a) Definition of the conditions to be complied with after the submission of the request referred to in paragraph 2 and the arrangements for recovering the aid granted in the event of non-compliance, to be scaled according to the seriousness of the infringement committed.

Amendment 520 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)

(ba) definition of the conditions to be complied with after the submission of the request referred to in paragraph 2 and the arrangements for recovering the aid granted in the event of non-compliance, to be scaled according to the seriousness of the infringement committed.

Amendment 521 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall require that beneficiaries submitting an application under the EMFAF provide to the managing authority a signed statement confirming that they respect the criteria listed in paragraphs 1 and 3. Member States shall verify the veracity of that statement before approving the operation, based on the information available in the national registers of infringements referred to in Article 93 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, or any other available data.

Amendment 522 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Member States may apply the inadmissibility period also to applications submitted by the fishers in inland waters, who have committed serious infringements as defined by national rules

Amendment 523 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)

Article 12 a Eligible operations A variety of operations identified by the Member States in their programmes may be supported by the EMFF, provided that they are covered by one or more of the priorities identified in this Regulation and is not among those deemed as ineligible

Amendment 524 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)

Article 12 a Eligible operations In Member States programmes should be identified a variety of operations that may be supported by the EMFF, and this operations should be covered by one or more priorities of this Regulation.

Amendment 525 #

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

(a) operations that increase the ~~fishing capacity~~GT or kW of a fishing vessel ~~or supp~~except where that increase is fort the ~~acquisition of equipment that~~purpose of improving the safety of the crew, increasesing the ~~abi~~quality of ~~a fishing vessel to find fish;~~the product or implementing the landing obligation.

Amendment 526 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

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

(a) operations that increase the fishing capacity of a fishing vessel or support the acquisition of equipment that increases the ability of a fishing vessel to find fish, except in the case of small-scale fishing and only if those operations were conducted without jeopardising the overall balance between fishing capacity and available fishing opportunities;

Amendment 527 #

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

a) a) operations that increase the fishing capacity of a fishing vessel or support the acquisition of equipment that increases the ability of a fishing vessel to find fish; capacity increases intended solely to improve liveability and safety on board shall not be considered as fishing capacity.

Amendment 528 #

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

(a) operations that increase the fishing capacity of a fishing vessel, unless within the limit allocated to the Member State concerned, or support the acquisition of equipment that increases the ability of a fishing vessel to find fish;

Amendment 529 #

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

(a) operations that increase the fishing capacity of a fishing vessel or support the acquisition of equipment that increases the ability of a fishing vessel to find fish, unless otherwise is provided for in this Regulation;

Amendment 530 #

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

(a) operations that may lead to an increase the fishing capacity of a fishing vessel or support the acquisition of equipment that increases the ability of a fishing vessel to find fish;

Amendment 531 #

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

~~(b) the construction and acquisition of fishing vessels or the importation of fishing vessels, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;~~deleted

Amendment 532 #

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

(b) ~~the construction and acquisition of fishing vessels or~~ the importation of fishing vessels, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;

Amendment 533 #

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

(b) ~~the construction and acquisition of fishing vessels or~~ the importation of fishing vessels, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;

Amendment 534 #

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

(b) the construction and acquisition of fishing vessels or the importation of fishing vessels, ~~unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;~~except in the case of small-scale fisheries

Amendment 535 #

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

(b) the construction and acquisition of fishing vessels or the importation of fishing vessels, unless such construction and such acquisition and such importation are within the limit of fishing capacity allocated to the member State concerned, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;

Amendment 536 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

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

Amendment 537 #

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

(b) ~~the construction and acquisition of fishing vessels or~~ the importation of fishing vessels, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;

Amendment 538 #

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

(b) ~~the construction and acquisition of fishing vessels or~~ the importation of fishing vessels, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;

Amendment 539 #

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

~~(d) the temporary or permanent cessation of fishing activities, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;~~deleted

Amendment 540 #

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

~~(d) the temporary or permanent cessation of fishing activities, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;~~deleted

Amendment 541 #

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

(d) the ~~temporary or~~ permanent cessation of fishing activities~~, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation~~;

Amendment 542 #

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

(d) the ~~temporary or~~ permanent cessation of fishing activities, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;

Amendment 543 #

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

~~(e) exploratory fishing;~~deleted

Amendment 544 #

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

~~(e) exploratory fishing;~~deleted

Amendment 545 #

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

(e) exploratory fishing; except where otherwise provided for in this Regulation

Amendment 546 #

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

(e) exp~~loratory~~erimental fishing;

Amendment 547 #

Norbert ERDŐS, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) electric pulse fishing;

Amendment 548 #

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

(f) the transfer of ownership of a business, except for the transfer of an undertaking for young fishermen or young aquaculture producer under the age of 40;

Amendment 549 #

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

~~(g) direct restocking, except explicitly provided for as a conservation measure by a Union legal act or in the case of experimental restocking;~~deleted

Amendment 550 #

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

(g) direct restocking, except explicitly provided for as a conservation measure by a Union legal act or in the case of experimental restocking or restocking associated with processes to improve the environmental and production conditions of the natural environment;

Amendment 551 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

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

Amendment 552 #

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

Amendment 553 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

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

~~(h) the construction of new ports, new landing sites or new auction halls;~~deleted

Amendment 554 #

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

(h) with the exception of cases where the construction of new ports, new landing sites or new auction halls takes place in the ORs and peripheral and non-urban coastal areas;

Amendment 555 #

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

(h) with the exception of cases where the construction of new ports, new landing sites or new auction halls takes place in the ORs;

Amendment 556 #

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

(h) aside from ORs, the construction of new ports, new landing sites or, excluding new auction halls;

Amendment 557 #

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

(h) the construction of new ports, new landing sites ~~or new auction halls~~;

Amendment 558 #

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

(h) the construction of new ports, new landing sites ~~or new auction halls~~;

Amendment 559 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

(ha) Notwithstanding point (h), such operations may be provided for in small, unmanned ports in remote areas, notably on remote islands

Amendment 560 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

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

(i) market intervention mechanisms aiming to temporarily or permanently withdraw fishery or aquaculture products from the market with a view to reducing supply in order to prevent price decline or drive up prices; by extension, storage operations in a logistics chain that would produce the same effects either intentionally or unintentionally;deleted

Amendment 561 #

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

(i) market intervention mechanisms aiming to temporarily or permanently withdraw fishery or aquaculture products from the market with a view to reducing supply in order to prevent price decline or drive up prices; by extension, storage operations in a logistics chain that would produce the same effects either intentionally or unintentionally;deleted

Amendment 562 #

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

(i) market intervention mechanisms aiming to temporarily or permanently withdraw fishery or aquaculture products from the market with a view to reducing supply in order to prevent price decline or drive up prices; by extension, storage operations in a logistics chain that would produce the same effects either intentionally or unintentionally;deleted

Amendment 563 #

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

(i) market intervention mechanisms aiming to temporarily or permanently withdraw fishery or aquaculture products from the market with a view to reducing supply in order to prevent price decline or drive up prices; by extension, storage operations in a logistics chain that would produce the same effects either intentionally or unintentionally;deleted

Amendment 564 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

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

Amendment 565 #

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

Amendment 566 #

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

Amendment 567 #

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

Amendment 568 #

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

Amendment 569 #

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

Amendment 570 #

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

Amendment 571 #

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

Amendment 572 #

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

(j) investments on board fishing vessels necessary to comply with the requirements under Union or national law, including requirements under the Union's obligations in the context of regional fisheries management organisations. This shall not apply to expenses linked to the landing obligation or any other obligation arising from Union law or national law that would lead to substantial costs for the operators;

Amendment 573 #

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

Amendment 574 #

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

Amendment 575 #

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

Amendment 576 #

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

Amendment 577 #

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

Amendment 578 #

John FLACK, Stefan ECK, Marco AFFRONTE, Linnéa ENGSTRÖM

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

(ka) investments in aquaculture operations that have not implemented the recommendations of the Aquatic Animal Health Code of the World Organisation for Animal Health, and the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, based on the assessment of the relevant national authorities.

Amendment 579 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

(ka) The replacement or modernisation of a main or ancillary engine in a vessel if this increases the power in kW;

Amendment 580 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

(ka) the replacement or modernisation of the main or auxiliary engine of the vessel if it results in an increase in power in Kw.

Amendment 581 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

(ka) the replacement or modernisation of the main or auxiliary engine of the vessel if it results in an increase in power in Kw;

Amendment 582 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

(ka) the production of genetically modified organisms

Amendment 583 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

(ka) inland fishing activities

Amendment 584 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k b (new)

(kb) operating costs, such as insurance, overheads, fuel or equipment of the fishing vessel that make it merely operational or navigational, such as ropes, mandatory security or safety requirements and maintenance services.

Amendment 585 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k b (new)

(kb) the production of genetically modified organisms where it may adversely affect the natural environment.

Amendment 586 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k b (new)

(kb) The production of Genetically Modified Organisms

Amendment 587 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 2 – title

Priority 1: Fostering sustainable fisheries ~~and~~, the conservation of marine biological resources and socio-economic stability

Amendment 588 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

Amendment 589 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. Support under this Chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental, economic, social and employment objectives of the CFP, as set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and will foster social dialogue between the parties.

Amendment 590 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. Support under this Chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental, economic, social and employment objectives of the CFP, as set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and will foster social dialogue between the parties.

Amendment 591 #

Nils TORVALDS, António MARINHO E PINTO, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. Support under this Chapter shall 1. contribute as a matter of priority to the achievement of the environmental, economic, social and employment objectives of the CFP, as set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Amendment 592 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. Support under this Chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the ~~environmental, economic, social and employment objectives of the CFP, a~~objectives set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, notably paragraph 2 thereof.

Amendment 593 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

Amendment 594 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

~~3. Support under this Chapter shall also apply to inland fishing, with the exception of Articles 15 and 17.~~deleted

Amendment 595 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – title

15 Action plan for small-scale coastal, offshore, inshore and island fishing

Amendment 596 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall prepare as part of their programme, and in due collaboration with the small-scale coastal, inshore, offshore and island fishing sectors, an action plan for small-scale ~~coastal~~, inshore and offshore fishing which shall set out a strategy for the development of profitable and sustainable ~~small-scale coastal~~ fishing. This strategy shall be structured along the following sections, where applicable:

Amendment 597 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall prepare as part of their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, given the social, economic and environmental cohesion that this type of fishing entails, which shall set out a strategy for the development of profitable and sustainable small-scale coastal fishing. This strategy shall be structured along the following sections, where applicable:

Amendment 598 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall prepare as part of their programme an specific action plan for small-scale coastal fishing which shall set out a strategy for the development of profitable and sustainable small-scale coastal fishing. This strategy shall be structured along the following sections, where applicable:

Amendment 599 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) adjustment and management of fishing capacity, not least through the reclassification or renovation of vessels, or of their engines, enabling longer stays at sea and making the activity safer;

Amendment 600 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) adjustment and management of fishing capacity, while ensuring that the small-scale fishing fleet benefits from a fair share of the fishing rights;

Amendment 601 #

John FLACK, Stefan ECK, Marco AFFRONTE, Linnéa ENGSTRÖM

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) promotion of low-impact, climate resilient and low-carbon fishing practices that minimize damage to the marine environment; and the impact on animal welfare;

Amendment 602 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) reinforcement of the value chain of the sector and promotion of marketing strategies, promoting any mechanisms that improve first-sale price, in order to benefit fishers by increasing their reward for their work, and that promote fair and appropriate distribution of value added throughout the sector’s value chain, reducing intermediaries’ margins, increasing the prices paid to producers and restricting the prices paid by end- consumers;

Amendment 603 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) reinforcement of the value chain of the sector and promotion of marketing strategies adapted to local specificities and which should include the possibility of direct selling, as provided for in Article 6 of the European Parliament resolution of 29 May 2018 on the optimisation of the value chain in the EU fishing sector (2017/2119(INI));

Amendment 604 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) reinforcement of the value chain ~~of the sector~~ and promotion of marketing strategies for the products obtained by the sector, including through the establishment of POs;

Amendment 605 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) promotion of skills, knowledge, innovation and capacity building for fishers, through vocational training and the creation of incentives that add value to the activity, thus contributing, in particular, to attracting young people to the industry;

Amendment 606 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) promotion of skills, knowledge, innovation and capacity building, with the aim of ensuring the succession of new generations, especially in the craft sector;

Amendment 607 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) promotion of skills, knowledge, innovation and capacity building for fishermen;

Amendment 608 #

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

(da) the facilitation of access to credit, insurance and financial instruments;

Amendment 609 #

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

(da) the facilitation of access to credit, insurance and financial instruments;

Amendment 610 #

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

(da) the facilitation of access to credit, insurance and financial instruments

Amendment 611 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) improvement of health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels, paying particular attention to the specific medical problems affecting women working in the sector, such as net menders and shellfish gatherers;

Amendment 612 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) improvement of health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels, making it possible to attract more young people and to significantly reduce the causes of maritime accidents;

Amendment 613 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) improvement of health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels and ashore in fishing- related activities;

Amendment 614 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) improvement of health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels and in fishing on foot and shellfish harvesting;

Amendment 615 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) improvement of health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels and the promotion of ‘decent work’;

Amendment 616 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) improvement of health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels and the promotion of ‘decent work’;

Amendment 617 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) involvement of small-scale fishery professionals in the participatory management of the maritime space, including Marine Protected Areas and Natura 2000 areas;

Amendment 618 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) diversification of activities in the broader sustainable blue economy, which entail shoring up the culture of communities, promoting fishing by- products and products that, while they have potential, have no commercial value;

Amendment 619 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) diversification of activities in the broader sustainable blue economy; , in particular redirecting fishermen to other activities to reduce fishing effort if necessary;

Amendment 620 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) diversification of activities in the broader sustainable blue economy and in the development potential of the area in question;

Amendment 621 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) diversification of activities in ~~the~~a broader sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits ;

Amendment 622 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point i

(i) collective organisation and participation in the decision-making and advisory processes, encouraging groups of fishers, professional bodies and NGOs relating to small-scale fishing, with a view to their coordination, preparation and participation in the Advisory Councils.

Amendment 623 #

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

(ia) participation in the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources and ecosystems in Natura 2000 areas and coastal habitats of particular interest to fisheries;

Amendment 624 #

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

(1a) Small-scale coastal fishing shall be excluded from the allocation of TACs and quotas where fisheries have their own organisational competences in the field of fisheries management.

Amendment 625 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

2. The action plan shall take into account the FAO voluntary guidelines for securing sustainable small-scale fisheries, notably the criteria towards economic, social and environmental sustainability (Guiding principle number 10) and, where appropriate, the regional plan olf action for small-scale fisheries from the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean.

Amendment 626 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)

(1) To ease the administrative burden on small-scale coastal fishers, a single, simplified electronic application form should be included in the action plans for those measures covered by the EMFF.

Amendment 627 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

(3a) In order to alleviate the administrative burden on members of the maritime-fishing sector applying for aid, in particular those belonging to the small- scale coastal fleet segment, it is appropriate to include in the action plans a single simplified application form for EMFF measures.

Amendment 628 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

(3a) In order to alleviate the administrative burden on members of the maritime-fishing sector applying for aid, it is appropriate to include in the action plans a single simplified application form for EMFF measures.

Amendment 629 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Amendment 630 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16

Amendment 631 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – title

Investments in ~~small-scale coastal~~ fishing vessels

Amendment 632 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – title

16 Investments in small-scale coastal and island fishing vessels

Amendment 633 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The EMFF may support ~~the following~~ investments in respect of small- scale coastal fishing vessels which belong to a fleet segment for which the latest report on fishing capacity, referred to in Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, has shown a balance with the fishing opportunities available to that segment, including, inter alia:

Amendment 634 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The EMFAF may support the following investments in respect of small- scale coastal fishing vessels which belong to a fleet segment for which the latest report on fishing capacity, referred to in Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, has shown a balance with the fishing opportunities available to that segment:

Amendment 635 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The EMFF may support the following investments in respect of ~~small- scale coastal~~ fishing vessels which belong to a fleet segment for which the latest report on fishing capacity, referred to in Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, has shown a balance with the fishing opportunities available to that segment:

Amendment 636 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the first acquisition of a fishing vessel by a ~~young~~ fisher who, at the moment of submitting the application, ~~is under 40 years of age and has worked a least five year~~has experience as as fisher or has acquired adequate vocational qualification;

Amendment 637 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a

Amendment 638 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Gabriel MATO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the first acquisition of a fishing vessel by a young fisher who, at the moment of submitting the application, is under 40 years of age and has worked a least five years as fisher or has acquired adequate vocational qualification;, including when he/she acquires the property as the majority shareholder in a company.

Amendment 639 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the replacement or modernisation of a main or ancillary engine, or the modernization of any other component of the propulsion equipment, as well as the alterations and additions necessary for its installation on board.

Amendment 640 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the replacement or modernisation of a main or ancillary engine to reduce the emission of pollutants or greenhouse gases and increasing the energy efficiency of fishing vessels.

Amendment 641 #

(b) the replacement or modernisation of a fishing vessel or of a main or ancillary engine.

Amendment 642 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) The improvement and modernization of the small-scale fishing fleet with the aim of increasing its safety, capacity, living and working conditions, safety on board and preservation of catches so that it can carry out fishing in the most efficient, technical, and sustainable way both in terms of energy and the environment, without this implying an increase in fleet capacity.

Amendment 643 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(ba) (a) new construction, provided that the addition of new capacity with public aid is compensated by a withdrawal of capacity without public aid that is at least equal to the new capacity introduced, calculated in terms of both tonnage and power.

Amendment 644 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(baa) new construction, provided that the addition of new capacity with public aid is compensated by a withdrawal of capacity without public aid that is at least equal to the new capacity introduced, calculated in terms of both tonnage and power.

Amendment 645 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – b a (new)

(ba) the reclassification, renewal and resizing of vessels, when they are clearly obsolete, making it possible to improve fishing conditions and increase periods spent out at sea.

Amendment 646 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) renovation or construction of new vessels and adaptation for diversification

Amendment 647 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, Ulrike RODUST, António MARINHO E PINTO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)

(bb) Innovation through the different financial instruments.

Amendment 648 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing ~~and be between 5 and 30 years old~~.

Amendment 649 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be ~~between 5 and~~under 30 years old.

Amendment 650 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be ~~between 5~~ less thand 30 years old.

Amendment 651 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be between 5 and 320 years old.

Amendment 652 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Gabriel MATO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be ~~equipped for sea fishing and be~~ between 5 and 30 years old.

Amendment 653 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be between 5 and 30 years old, when duly justified may apply to newer vessels.

Amendment 654 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3

Amendment 655 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Gabriel MATO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a

~~(a) the new or modernised engine shall not have more power in kW than the current engine;~~deleted

Amendment 656 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) the new or modernised engine shall not have more power in kW than the current engine, without prejudice to the provisions of point 3a;

Amendment 657 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) the ~~new or modernised engine shall not have more power in kW than the current engin~~maximum power obtainable (in kW) of the new or modernised engine must not be greater than that stated in the fishing licence;

Amendment 658 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) the new or modernised engine shall not have more power in kW than the current engine and shell emit 25% less CO2;

Amendment 659 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b

(b) where appropriate any reduction of fishing capacity in kW due to the replacement or modernisation of a main or ancillary engine shall be permanently removed from the Union fleet register;

Amendment 660 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c

~~(c) the engine power of the fishing vessel shall have been physically inspected by the Member State to ensure that it does not exceed the engine power stated in the fishing license.~~deleted

Amendment 661 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) the engine power of the fishing vessel shall have been physically inspected by the Member State to ensure that it does not exceed the engine power stated in the fishing license, if the vessel is over 10 meters of length.

Amendment 662 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) the true maximum engine power of the fishing vessel shall have been ~~physically inspect~~ascertained by the Member State to ensure that it does not exceed the engine power stated in the fishing license.

Amendment 663 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The EMFF may support the acquisition of new or replacement constructions in small coastal fisheries under the following conditions: (a) the fishing capacity of the fleet of a Member State shall not be increased and (b) the stocks used by a vessel of the small coastal fishery shall be managed using MSY, in which the stocks which made up 60 % of the vessel’s cumulative catch in the last 7 years were within the safe biological limits of B > MSY Btrigger and F < FMSY for at least 5 of the last 7 years and (c) the operator of the new construction shall commit to transmit detailed data on expenditure, catch composition and incidental catch to the monitoring authorities and for scientific usage. This may include the installation of electronic monitoring systems.

Amendment 664 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Maurice PONGA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Gabriel MATO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Without prejudice to paragraphs 1 and 2, the EMFF may support investments in sustainable vessels with an overall length of up to 24 m, provided that this is demonstrably not an industrial vessel, but is instead part of a small-scale fishery with strong ties to the local economy.

Amendment 665 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. In the outermost regions, the power of the new engine or the modernized engine may exceed the current engine's kW in the case of a duly justified need for increased power for reasons of safety at sea and that does not involve an increase in fishing effort

Amendment 666 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4

4. No support shall be granted under this Article, if the assessment on the balance between fishing capacity and fishing opportunities in the latest report referred to in Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for the fleet segment to which the vessels concerned belong, has not been prepared on the basis of the biological, economic and vessel use indicators set out in the common guidelines referred to in that Regulation. Furthermore, for any new investment, a guarantee of access to fishing rights (i.e. quotas) shall be ensured.

Amendment 667 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17

~~[...]~~deleted

Amendment 668 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFAF may support operations for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets.

Amendment 669 #

Nils TORVALDS, António MARINHO E PINTO, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. The EMFF may support exploratory fishing for the purpose of testing new selective fishing gear related to the implementation the landing obligation with reference to Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013.

Amendment 670 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Amendment 671 #

Nils TORVALDS, António MARINHO E PINTO, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the cessation is foreseen as a tool of an action plan to reduce fleet capacity referred to in Article 22(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

Amendment 672 #

Nils TORVALDS, Ulrike RODUST, António MARINHO E PINTO, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i (new)

i) By way of derogation from Article 13 (a), in the outermost regions, the aid referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted to anchored fish aggregating devices only if such devices contribute to sustainable and selective fishing.

Amendment 673 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)

(aa) the cessation leads to a total decrease in the fishing capacity as the money received is not re-invested in the sector

Amendment 674 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1230 days in ~~each of the last thre~~the calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;

Amendment 675 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1280 days ~~in each of~~during the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;

Amendment 676 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days in ~~each of the last thre~~the calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;

Amendment 677 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days, or 25% of time in seasonal fisheries, in each of the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;

Amendment 678 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 12an average of 90 days in each of the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;

Amendment 679 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 12an average of 90 days in each of the last t~~hree calendar~~wo years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;

Amendment 680 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 681 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days in each of the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;

Amendment 682 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in ~~each of~~ the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;

Amendment 683 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point e

(e) the beneficiary is prohibited from registering any new fishing vessel within five years following the receipt of support.

Amendment 684 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point e

(~~e) the beneficiary is prohibited from registering any fishing vessel within five years following the receipt of support.~~Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 685 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point e

(~~e) the beneficiary is prohibited from registering any fishing vessel within five years following the receipt of support.~~Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 686 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)

(ea) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 90 days in each of the last two calendar years preceding the date of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the permanent cessation may also benefit from this measure. The fishers concerned shall effectively cease all fishing activities. The beneficiaries shall provide proof of the effective cessation of fishing activities to the competent authority. The compensation shall be paid within a period of less than one year from the date of submission of the application for support.

Amendment 687 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3

3. The support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities referred to in paragraph 2 shall be implemented by financing not linked to costs, in accordance with Articles 46(a) and 89 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], and shall be based on: (a) the fulfilment of conditions, in accordance with Article 46(a)(i) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]; and (b) the achievement of results, in accordance with Article 46(a)(ii) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 52, laying down the conditions referred to in point (a), which shall relate to the implementation of conservation measures, as referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.deleted

Amendment 688 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3

Amendment 689 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

The support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities referred to in paragraph 2 shall be implemented by financing not linked to costs, in accordance with Articles 46(a) and 89 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], and shall be based on: (a) the fulfilment of conditions, in accordance with Article 46(a)(i) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]; and (b) the achievement of results, in accordance with Article 46(a)(ii) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions].deleted

Amendment 690 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)

The EMFF may support actions aimed at promoting social dialogue between the parties, in particular for the following actions, carried out by trade unions and employers’ organisations which are signatories to national collective labour agreements: a) training of young businesspeople working in the fishing sector; b) professional development and skills acquisition for sustainable fishing; b) raising awareness of good practices in fishing and the protection of biodiversity; c) security and the safety of human life at sea; d) health and safety of the workers on board.

Amendment 691 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. The EMFF may support the access of fisheries and aquaculture companies to risk management tools such as incentives for insurance policies or mutual funds, in order to cover losses due to one or more of the following events: a) natural disasters; b) adverse climate events; c) sudden water quality and quantity changes for which the operator is not responsible; d) diseases in the aquaculture sector or the failure or destruction of production facilities for which the operator is not responsible; e) costs of rescuing fishermen or fishing vessels in the event of accidents at sea during their fishing activities.

Amendment 692 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. The EMFF may support the access of fisheries and aquaculture companies to risk management tools such as incentives for insurance policies or mutual funds, in order to cover losses due to one or more of the following events: a) natural disasters; b) adverse climate events; c) sudden water quality and quantity changes for which the operator is not responsible; d) diseases in aquaculture, failure or destruction of production facilities for which the operator is not responsible; e) costs of rescuing fishermen or fishing vessels in the event of accidents at sea during their fishing activities.

Amendment 693 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Amendment 694 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)

Article 17a Investments in social dialogue The EMFF may support actions aimed at promoting social dialogue between the parties, in particular for the following actions, carried out by trade unions and employers’ organisations which are signatories to national collective labour agreements: a) training of young businesspeople working in the fishing sector; b) professional development and skills acquisition for sustainable fishing; c) raising awareness of good practices in fishing and the protection of biodiversity; d) security and the safety of human life at sea; e) health and safety of the workers on board.

Amendment 695 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)

Article 17a 1. The EMFF may support actions aimed at promoting social dialogue between the parties, in particular for the following actions, carried out by trade unions and employers’ organisations which are signatories to national collective labour agreements: a) training of young businesspeople working in the fishing sector; b) professional development and skills acquisition for sustainable fishing; c) raising awareness of good practices in fishing and the protection of biodiversity; d) security and the safety of human life at sea; e) health and safety of the workers on board.

Amendment 696 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title

~~Extraordin~~Temporary cessation of fishing activities

Amendment 697 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title

18 ~~Extraordin~~Temporary cessation of fishing activities

Amendment 698 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title

~~Extraordin~~Temporary cessation of fishing activities

Amendment 699 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title

~~Extraordin~~Temporary cessation of fishing activities

Amendment 700 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title

~~Extraordinary c~~Cessation of fishing activities

Amendment 701 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title

18 Unforeseen and Extraordinary cessation of fishing activities

Amendment 702 #

1. The EMFF ~~may~~shall support a compensation for the unforeseen and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by:

Amendment 703 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The EMFAF may support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by:

Amendment 704 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The EMFF may support a compensation for the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by:

Amendment 705 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

1. The EMFF may support a compensation for the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by:

Amendment 706 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The EMFF may support a compensation for the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by:

Amendment 707 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The EMFF may support a compensation for the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by:

Amendment 708 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The EMFF may support a compensation for the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by:

Amendment 709 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The EMFF may support a compensation for the ~~extraordinary~~ cessation of fishing activities caused by:

Amendment 710 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) conservation measures, as referred to in Article 7(1), points (a), (b), (c) and (j) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, point (c) if there is a determined period of biological recovery in accordance with [CFP Regulation], or equivalent conservation measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations, where applicable to the Union;

Amendment 711 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) conservation measures, as referred to in Article 7(1), points (a), (b), (c) and (j) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, including biological recovery periods or equivalent conservation measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations, where applicable to the Union;

Amendment 712 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) Commission measures ~~in case of a serious threat to marine biological resources, a~~or Member State emergency measures referred to in Articles 12 and 13, respectively of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

Amendment 713 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) in case of application of the emergency measures adopted by the Commission referred to in Article 13 of the [CFP Regulation];

Amendment 714 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c

~~(c) the interruption due to reasons of force majeure of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto; or~~deleted

Amendment 715 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the interruption ~~due to reasons of force majeure~~ of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto; or

Amendment 716 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the interruption ~~due to reasons of force majeure~~ of the application or non-renewal of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto; or

Amendment 717 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) natural disasters ~~or environmental incidents~~, environmental incidents or cessation of fishing activities for public health purposes as a result of contamination of molluscs owing to the proliferation of toxin-producing plankton or the presence of plankton containing biotoxins or owing to microbiological pollution, as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant Member State.

Amendment 718 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) prolonged unsafe weather conditions at sea that impacts a certain fishery, an official weather warning by the national meteorological service of a Member State must be announced and in place, natural disasters or environmental incidents, as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant Member State.

Amendment 719 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) natural disasters or, environmental incidents or accidents at sea occurring during fishing activities, as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant Member State.

Amendment 720 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) natural disasters or, environmental incidents or pollution of fisheries areas, as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant Member State.

Amendment 721 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) maritime traffic accidents that may affect marine waters and the coast, thereby having an impact on fishery resources.

Amendment 722 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) The recurrent seasonal suspension of fishing periods shall not be taken into account when granting compensation or making payments under this Article.

Amendment 723 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

Amendment 724 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

Amendment 725 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

~~(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days; an~~deleted

Amendment 726 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 9015 consecutive days; and

Amendment 727 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the ~~commercial~~fishing activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 930 consecutive days; and

Amendment 728 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the ~~commercial~~fishing activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 930 consecutive days~~; and~~.

Amendment 729 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least ~~90 consecutive~~30 days; and

Amendment 730 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 930 consecutive days; and

Amendment 731 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 960 consecutive days; and

Amendment 732 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 9120 consecutive days; and

Amendment 733 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days which are not foreseen in recurrent closures; and

Amendment 734 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days, or 25% of time in seasonal fisheries; and

Amendment 735 #

(b) the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the annual turnover of the business concerned, calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding three calendar years.deleted

Amendment 736 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30 % of the annual turnover of the business concerned, calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding three calendar years.deleted

Amendment 737 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

Amendment 738 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

Amendment 739 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

Amendment 740 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 310% of the annual turnover of the business concerned, calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding ~~three~~ calendar years.

Amendment 741 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3

3. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to: (a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or (b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation. The reference to the number of days at sea in this paragraph shall not apply to eel fisheries.deleted

Amendment 742 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1230 days in ~~each of the last thre~~the calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 743 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) o~~wne~~perators of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1280 days ~~in each of~~during the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 744 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least ~~120 days in each of~~an average of 90 days during the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 745 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Amendment 746 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) owners - the ship owners - of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least ~~120 days in each of~~an average of at least 90 days during the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 747 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days in ~~each of the last thre~~the calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 748 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days, or 30% of time in seasonal fisheries, in each of the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 749 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in ~~each~~at least two of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 750 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days ~~in each of~~during the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 751 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in ~~each of~~ the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 752 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 1280 days ~~in each of~~during the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation.

Amendment 753 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 1290 days in ~~each of the last thre~~the calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation.

Amendment 754 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) fishers who have worked at sea for an average of at least 1290 days ~~in each of~~during the last ~~thre~~one calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation.

Amendment 755 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Amendment 756 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) fishers who have worked at sea for an average of at least 1290 days ~~in each of~~during the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation.

Amendment 757 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days ~~in each of~~during the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation.

Amendment 758 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Amendment 759 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation.

Amendment 760 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in ~~each of~~ the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation.

Amendment 761 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) on-foot fishers who have worked for at least 120 days during each of the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support concerned by the temporary cessation.

Amendment 762 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

~~The reference to the number of days at sea in this paragraph shall not apply to eel fisheries.~~deleted

Amendment 763 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

The reference to the number of days at sea in this paragraph shall not apply to eel fisheries and vessels under 10 meters.

Amendment 764 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

~~4. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted for a maximum duration of 6 months per vessel during the period from 2021 to 2027.~~deleted

Amendment 765 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

~~4. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted for a maximum duration of 6 months per vessel during the period from 2021 to 2027.~~deleted

Amendment 766 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

5. All fishing activities carried out by the vessels and fishers concerned shall be effectively suspended during the period concerned by the cessation. The competent authority shall satisfy itself that the vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation and that any overcompensation resulting from the use of the vessel for other purposes is avoided.

Amendment 767 #

5. All fishing activities carried out by the vessels and fishers concerned shall be effectively suspended during the period concerned by the cessation. The competent authority shall satisfy itself that the vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the ~~extraordin~~temporary cessation and that any overcompensation resulting from the use of the vessel for other purposes is avoided.

Amendment 768 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)

Article 18a Article 18a Temporary cessation of fishing activities 1. The EMFF may support measures for temporary cessation of fishing activities in the following cases: a) during biological recovery periods; b) where temporary cessation is provided for in a management plan adopted in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 or in a multiannual plan adopted under Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, where, based on scientific advice, a reduction of fishing effort is needed in order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 2(2) and point (a) of Article 2(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. 2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted for a maximum duration of six months per vessel during the period from 2021 to 2027. 3. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to: a) owners of Union fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least an average of 90 days during the last two years preceding the date of submission of the application for support; or b) fishermen who have worked at sea for at least an average of 90 days during the last two years preceding the date of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the temporary cessation. 4. All fishing activities carried out by the fishing vessel or by the fishermen concerned shall be effectively suspended. The competent authority shall satisfy itself that the fishing vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the temporary cessation.

Amendment 769 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)

Article 18a Temporary cessation of fishing activities 1. The EMFF may support measures for temporary cessation of fishing activities in the following cases: a) during biological recovery periods; b) where temporary cessation is provided for in a management plan adopted in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 or in a multiannual plan adopted under Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, where, based on scientific advice, a reduction of fishing effort is needed in order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 2(2) and point (a) of Article 2(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. 2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted for a maximum duration of six months per vessel during the period from 2021 to 2027. 3. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to: a) owners of Union fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least an average of 90 days during the last two years preceding the date of submission of the application for support; or b) fishermen who have worked at sea for at least an average of 90 days during the last two years preceding the date of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the temporary cessation. 4. All fishing activities carried out by the fishing vessel or by the fishermen concerned shall be effectively suspended. The competent authority shall satisfy itself that the fishing vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the temporary cessation.

Amendment 770 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)

Amendment 771 #

Elisabetta GARDINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)

Article 18a Temporary cessation of fishing activities 1. The EMFF may support measures for temporary cessation of fishing activities in the following cases: a) during biological recovery periods; b) where temporary cessation is provided for in a management plan adopted in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 or in a multiannual plan adopted under Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, where, based on scientific advice, a reduction of fishing effort is needed in order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 2(2) and point (a) of Article 2(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. 2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted for a maximum duration of six months per vessel during the period from 2021 to 2027. 3. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to: a) owners of Union fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least an average of 90 days during the last two years preceding the date of submission of the application for support; b) fishermen who have worked at sea for at least an average of 90 days during the last two years preceding the date of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the temporary cessation. 4. All fishing activities carried out by the fishing vessel or by the fishermen concerned shall be effectively suspended. The competent authority shall satisfy itself that the fishing vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the temporary cessation.

Amendment 772 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)

Article 18 a Compensation for crisis-affected fishermen and seawater and freshwater aquaculture producers In the event of a crisis on fisheries and aquaculture markets, natural disasters or environmental incidents, EMFAF may provide support to fishermen and seawater and freshwater aquaculture producers affected by the crisis. The aid may be granted to offset the damage declared formally by the competent authorities of the given Member State. The aid may be provided by the Member State either directly to the fishermen and aquaculture producers concerned or by contribution to a mutual risk fund.

Amendment 773 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFAF may support the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control system as provided for in Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

Amendment 774 #

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

1a. In particular, the following types of operations shall be eligible: a) the purchase and installation of measures necessary for the control of sea and inland fishing; b) operational costs related to the implementation of control activities related to sea and inland fishing; c) the organization of seminars, purchase of media tools, dissemination of information concerning i.a. the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing or the CFP rules.

Amendment 775 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. By way of derogation from Article 13~~(j)~~, the support referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover:

Amendment 776 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. By way of derogation from Article ~~13(j)~~13, the support referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover:

Amendment 777 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the purchase ~~and~~, installation and management on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control purposes, only in the case of ~~small-scale coastal fishing vessel~~fishing vessels with an overall length of less than 12 metres;

Amendment 778 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the purchase ~~and~~, installation and management on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control purposes, only in the case of ~~small-scale coastal fishing vessels;~~ fishing vessels with an overall length of less than 12 metres;

Amendment 779 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for ~~compulsory~~ vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control and inspection purposes, only in the case of small-scale coastal fishing vessels;

Amendment 780 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for ~~compulsory~~ remote electronic monitoring systems used for controlling the implementation of the landing obligation referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

Amendment 781 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the purchase and installation on vessels of devices for ~~compulsory~~ continuous measurement and recording of propulsive engine power.

Amendment 782 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3

3. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may also contribute to maritime surveillance as referred to in Article 28 and to the European cooperation on coastguard functions as referred to in Article 29.deleted

Amendment 783 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3

Amendment 784 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – title

20 Collection and processing of data for fisheries and aquaculture management and scientific purposes

Amendment 785 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Ulrike RODUST, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Gabriel MATO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the collection, management and use of data for fisheries and aquaculture management and scientific purposes, including data on recreational fisheries, as provided for in Article 25(1) and (2) and Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004, on the basis of the national work plans referred to in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004.

Amendment 786 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

Amendment 787 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFAF may support the collection, management and use of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, as provided for in Article 25(1) and (2) and Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004, on the basis of the national work plans referred to in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004.

Amendment 788 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3

3. The Commission may adopt implementing acts laying down rules on procedures, format and timetables for the submission of the national work plans referred to in paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 53(2).deleted

Amendment 789 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts approving or amending the national work plans referred to in paragraph 1 by 31 December of the year preceding the year from which the work plan is to apply.deleted

Amendment 790 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the compensation of additional costs incurred by beneficiaries in the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions ~~referred to in Article 6(2)~~. This regime shall apply to all additional costs incurred by operators engaged in the activities of fishing and farming.

Amendment 791 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the compensation of additional costs incurred by beneficiaries in the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions and the islands included in Article 174 TFEU referred to in Article 6(2).

Amendment 792 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFAF may support the compensation of additional costs incurred by beneficiaries in the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions referred to in Article 6(2).

Amendment 793 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2

2. Each Member State concerned shall determine, in line with the criteria laid down in accordance with paragraph 7, for the regions referred to in paragraph 1, the list of additional costs that apply to fishing and farming operators. It shall also draw up the list of fishery and aquaculture products and the quantity of those products eligible for the compensation.

Amendment 794 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3

Amendment 795 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)

(ba) caught by Union fishing vessels registered in the port of one of the regions referred to in paragraph 1 but not operating or involved in that region;

Amendment 796 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 6 – introductory part

6. The compensation paid to the beneficiaries carrying out activities referred to in paragraph 1 in the outermost regions or owning a vessel registered in a port of these regions and operating there shall, in order to avoid overcompensation, take into account:

Amendment 797 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 7

~~7. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts, in accordance with Article 52, laying down the criteria for the calculation of the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the regions concerned.~~

Amendment 798 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 a (new)

Article 21a POSEI The Commission shall present a report on the implementation of the provisions concerning the outermost regions before the end of 2022 and, if necessary, draw up appropriate proposals. The Commission shall assess the possibility of creating a Programme of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (POSEI) for maritime and fisheries issues.

Amendment 799 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – title

22 Protection and restoration of marine ~~and~~, coastal and freshwater biodiversity and ecosystems

Amendment 800 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFAF may support actions for the protection and restoration of marine ~~and~~, coastal and freshwater biodiversity and ecosystems, including in inland waters.

Amendment 801 #

Nils TORVALDS, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support actions for the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems~~, including in inland waters~~.

Amendment 802 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may in particular cover:

Amendment 803 #

Maurice PONGA, Alain CADEC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) compensations to fishers for the collection of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea, including the collection of sargassum seaweed in the outermost regions affected;

Amendment 804 #

John FLACK, Stefan ECK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) compensations to ~~fisher~~both commercial and recreational fishers or any non- governmental and civil society initiatives for the collection of lost fishing gears and marine litter ~~from the~~at sea;

Amendment 805 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) compensations to fishers for the collection of lost fishing gears and the passive collection of marine litter from the sea;

Amendment 806 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) ~~compensations to fishers for~~ the collection of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea by fishers, including compensations to said fishers;

Amendment 807 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) ~~compensation~~incentives to fishers for the collection of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea;

Amendment 808 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter, as well as unwanted catches as provided for in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013, collected from the sea;

Amendment 809 #

Elisabetta GARDINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b

Amendment 810 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected from the sea, as well as unwanted catches as provided for in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013;

Amendment 811 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) investments in ports to provide adequate reception and recycling facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected from the sea;

Amendment 812 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) investments in ports to provide adequate reception and storage facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected from the sea;

Amendment 813 #

John FLACK, Stefan ECK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(b a) investments assisting fishing vessels in the purchase and installation of equipment for recovery of lost fishing gear, and for the equipment of fishing gear with traceable components, , and for training personnel in gear recovery;

Amendment 814 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Ole CHRISTENSEN, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Werner KUHN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(b a) protecting gear and catches from mammals and birds protected by Directives 92/43/EEC or 2009/147/EC, provided that it does not undermine the selectivity of the fishing gear.

Amendment 815 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) compensation for the use of sustainable fishing and shellfishing gears;

Amendment 816 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(c a) measures to achieve and maintain good environmental status in the freshwater environment;

Amendment 817 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Maurice PONGA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f

(f) the protection of species under Directive 92/43/EEC ~~and~~, Directive 2009/147/EC, in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 92/43/EEC, and the protection of all species covered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and/or included in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

Amendment 818 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(f a) The construction, installation or modernization of fixed or mobile devices intended to protect and enhance marine fauna and flora, including their scientific preparation and assessment and, in the case of the outermost regions, anchored fish aggregation devices that contribute to sustainable and selective fishing.

Amendment 819 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)

(g) Training for fishermen, in particular in the use of more selective fishing gear and equipment, with a view to raising awareness and reducing fishing’s impact on the marine environment

Amendment 820 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Ole CHRISTENSEN, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Werner KUHN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(fa) schemes for compensation for damage to catches caused by mammals and birds protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC;

Amendment 821 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(f a) Schemes for compensation for damage to catches caused by mammals and birds protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC

Amendment 822 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(fa) schemes for compensation for damage to catches caused by mammals and birds protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC.

Amendment 823 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(fa) contributions to a better management or conservation of marine biological resources.

Amendment 824 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(f a) compensation for damage caused by protected mammals and birds;

Amendment 825 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Ole CHRISTENSEN, Norica NICOLAI, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Werner KUHN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)

(f b) Support for protective hunting or nuisance wildlife management of species that endanger sustainable levels of fish stocks

Amendment 826 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)

(f b) direct restocking as a conservation measure in a Union legal act;

Amendment 827 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f c (new)

(f c) support for the collection and management of data on the occurrence of alien species that may cause catastrophic effects on biodiversity.

Amendment 828 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The EMFF may provide funding for damages and investments with reference to points (a) and (b) of Article 22(2) at 100%.

Amendment 829 #

Norica NICOLAI, Werner KUHN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Points (e) and (f) of paragraph 2 include corresponding actions by fish farms and farmers.

Amendment 830 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)

Article 22 a Scientific research and data collection on migratory birds impact 1. The EMFF may support, based on the multiannual national strategic plans, the establishment of national or cross border scientific research and data collection projects with the aim of better understanding the impact of the migratory birds on the aquaculture sector and other relevant EU fish stocks. These projects should publish their results on an early basis and make recommendations regarding better management. 2. In order to be eligible, a national scientific research and data collection project has to include at least one national or EU recognised institute. 3. In order to be eligible, a cross-border scientific research and data collection project has to include at least one institute from at least two different member states.

Amendment 831 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)

Article 22 a Fishing ports, landing sites, auction halls and shelters Without prejudice to Article 13 (1) (h) the EMFF may support investments improving the infrastructure of fishing ports, auctions halls, landing sites and shelters aimed the purpose of increasing the quality, control and traceability of the products landed and improving safety and working conditions.

Amendment 832 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 b (new)

Article 22 b Innovations 1. In order to stimulate innovation in fisheries, the EMFF may support projects aimed at developing or introducing new or substantially improved products and equipment, new or improved processes and techniques, new or improved management and organisation systems, including at the level of processing and marketing, gradual elimination of discards and by-catches, introduction of new technical or organisational knowledge, reducing the environmental impact of fishing activities, including improved fishing techniques and selectivity of fishing gear, or achieving a more sustainable use of living marine resources and coexistence with protected predators. 2. Operations financed under this Article shall be initiated by individual entrepreneurs or producer organizations and their associations. 3. The results of operations financed under this Article shall be made public by the member State.

Amendment 833 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 3 – title

Priority 2: ~~Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and~~Fostering sustainable aquaculture ~~and markets~~

Amendment 834 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 3 – title

Priority 2: Contributing to food security in the Union ~~through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets~~

Amendment 835 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 3 – title

Priority 2: Contributing to food security in the Union ~~through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets~~

Amendment 836 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 3 – title

Priority 2: Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets

Amendment 837 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 3 – title

Priority 2: Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets

Amendment 838 #

Nils TORVALDS, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23

Aquaculture 1. The EMFF may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. It may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 and Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33. 2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for the development of aquaculture referred to in Article 34(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. 3. Productive aquaculture investments under this Article may only be supported through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation. _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (OJ L 84, 31.3.2016, p. 1). 33 Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.6.2014, p. 1).rticle 23 deleted

Amendment 839 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – title

23 Sustainable Aquaculture

Amendment 84 #

John FLACK, Stefan ECK, Linnéa ENGSTRÖM

Proposal for a regulation
Title 0

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the European Maritime ~~and~~, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and repealing Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council

Amendment 840 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF ~~may~~shall support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. It ~~may~~shall also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 and Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33 . _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health ('Animal Health Law') (OJ L 84, 31.03.2016, p. 1). 33 Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.06.2014, p. 1).

Amendment 841 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. It may also support actions taken by the bodies managing quality marks (geographical indications) referred to in Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs. It may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 and Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33. _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (OJ L 84, 31.3.2016, p. 1). 33 Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.6.2014, p. 1).

Amendment 842 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. It may also support specific issues that occur in the sector due to invasive alien species as well as animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 and Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33. _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (OJ L 84, 31.3.2016, p. 1). 33 Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.6.2014, p. 1).

Amendment 843 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFAF may support the promotion of a sustainable - seawater and freshwater - aquaculture as provided for in Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and for the increase of aquaculture production. It may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 and Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33 . _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health ('Animal Health Law') (OJ L 84, 31.03.2016, p. 1). 33 Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.06.2014, p. 1).

Amendment 844 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture, including aquaculture with closed water recirculating systems; as provided for in Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. It may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 and Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33 . _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health ('Animal Health Law') (OJ L 84, 31.03.2016, p. 1). 33 Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.06.2014, p. 1).

Amendment 845 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the promotion of a sustainable and more productive aquaculture as provided for in Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. It may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 and Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33. _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health ('Animal Health Law') (OJ L 84, 31.03.2016, p. 1). 33 Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.06.2014, p. 1).

Amendment 846 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. (a) In order to foster entrepreneurship in aquaculture, the EMFF may support the setting-up of aquaculture enterprises by new aquaculture farmers under certain conditions: - if new aquaculture farmers possess adequate professional skills and competence, and are certified to operate; - if new aquaculture farmers set up for the first time micro or small enterprise, as managers of that enterprise; and - if new aquaculture farmers submit a business plan for the development of their aquaculture activities and commit to using environmentally friendly aquaculture techniques. (b) Support referred to in paragraph (a) may take the form of fixed grants awarded before starting the project.

Amendment 847 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

Amendment 848 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

Amendment 849 #

Gabriel MATO, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 0

Amendment 850 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

3. PThe EMFF may support: (a) productive aquaculture investments under this Article may only be supported through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation. ; (b) the promotion of innovation; (c) the promotion of human capital and networking; (d) management, relief and advisory services for aquaculture farms; (e) measures to increase the potential of aquaculture sites; (f) the promotion of new aquaculture businesses practising sustainable aquaculture; (g) the conversion to eco-management and audit schemes and organic aquaculture; (h) the provision of environmental services; (i) compensation for the establishment of public health measures; (j) the promotion of animal health and welfare measures; (k) the safeguarding of aquaculture farmers’ income by establishing an insurance for aquaculture stocks.

Amendment 851 #

Nils TORVALDS, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

3. Productive aquaculture investments under this Article may ~~only~~ be supported through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] ~~and through InvestEU~~, through InvestEU and through grants, preferentially for small and medium-sized enterprises, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 852 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

3. Productive sustainable aquaculture investments under this Article may ~~only~~in particular be supported through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation but may also be supported by grants.

Amendment 853 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

Amendment 854 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

3. Productive aquaculture investments under this Article may ~~only~~ be supported through ~~the~~non-repayable grants, financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 855 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

Amendment 856 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

3. ~~Productive a~~Aquaculture investments under this Article may ~~only~~ be supported through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 857 #

António MARINHO E PINTO, Norica NICOLAI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may cover: (a) actions to achieve or maintain a good environmental status in the marine environment, as set out in Article 1(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC and a good ecological status in the body of surface water, as set out in Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC; (b) the implementation of spatial protection measures established pursuant to Article 13(4) of Directive 2008/56/EC; (c) the management, restoration and monitoring of Natura 2000 areas, in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 92/43/EEC; (d) the protection of species under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC, in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 92/43/EEC.

Amendment 858 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Support for extensive aquaculture such as shellfishing and mussel growing as part of the sustainable extensive aquaculture system, both at sea and on land, shall prioritise the professional activities related to this type of aquaculture, with particular emphasis on women (shellfish gatherers, net makers, processors in the processing industry, vendors, etc.) through a gender mainstreaming policy;

Amendment 859 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Seawater and freshwater aquaculture producers provide significant environmental, nature conserving and climate protecting ecosystem services. Therefore, Member States may provide Union support to compensate for their loss of income due to aquaculture producers' efforts. This can be done by an area based payment (seawater and freshwater greening) or by subsidies based on exact and objective indicators.

Amendment 86 #

John FLACK, Stefan ECK, Marco AFFRONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 13, 42, Article 43(2), Article 91(1), Article 100(2), Article 173(3), Article 175, Article 188, Article 192(1), Article 194(2), Article 195(2) and Article 349 thereof,

Amendment 860 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – title

24 CHAPTER III BIS (NEW)Priority 2 a (new): Promoting competitive and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture markets and processing sectors contributing to food security in the Union Article 24 Marketing of fishery and aquaculture products

Amendment 861 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – title

Marketing of fishery ~~and aquaculture~~ products

Amendment 862 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1

The EMFF ~~may~~shall support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013. It may also support actions promoting the marketing, the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products.

Amendment 863 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1

The EMFF may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery ~~and aquaculture~~ products as provided for in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013. It may also support actions promoting the marketing, the quality and the value added of fishery ~~and aquaculture product~~products, fostering the direct sale of small-scale fishery products and the creation of designations of origin and protected geographical indications in NATURA 2000 coastal areas with water quality A, for specific resources such as seaweeds, barnacles, sea urchins and razor clams, among others.

Amendment 864 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1

The EMFF may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013. It may also support actions promoting the marketing, the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products. It may also support actions taken by the bodies managing quality marks (geographical indications) referred to in Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Amendment 865 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1

The EMFAF may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013. It may also support actions promoting the marketing, the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products as well as their promotion on the EU internal market and in third countries.

Amendment 866 #

Nils TORVALDS, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1

Amendment 867 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1

Amendment 868 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Support granted per producer organisation per year under this Article shall not exceed 3 % of the average annual value of the production placed on the market by that producer organisation during the preceding three calendar years or of the production placed on the market by the members of that organisation during the same period. For any newly recognised producer organisation, that support shall not exceed 3 % of the average annual value of the production placed on the market by the members of that organisation during the preceding three calendar years.

Amendment 869 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Support granted per producer organisation per year under this Article shall not exceed 3% of the average annual value of the production placed on the market by that producer organisation or its members during the preceding three calendar years. For any newly recognised producer organisation, that support shall not exceed 3% of the average annual value of the production placed on the market by the members of that organisation during the preceding three calendar years.

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the 2021-2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, for food security through the supply of seafood products~~, for the growth of a sustainable blue economy~~ and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.

Amendment 870 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – title

Processing and storage of fishery and aquaculture products

Amendment 871 #

John FLACK, Stefan ECK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support investments in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products. Such support shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013. Objectives and measures referenced here in Article 8 for aquaculture operators and producer organisations may also be undertaken by processors with the EMFF.

Amendment 872 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support investments in the processing of fishery ~~and aquaculture~~ products. Such support shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013.

Amendment 873 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFAF may support investments in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products. Such support shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013.

Amendment 874 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support investments in the processing and storage of fishery and aquaculture products. Such support shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013.

Amendment 875 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. The differential treatment between sustainable extensive aquaculture and intensive industrial aquaculture shall be considered. Sustainable extensive aquaculture is characterised by its sustainability as shown in scientific reports by the EU itself.

Amendment 876 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. This support should also provide for the use of species that currently have no commercial value, from the point of view of food or other uses.

Amendment 877 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. Support under this Article shall only be granted through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.deleted

Amendment 878 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. ~~Support under this Article shall only be granted through the financial instruments provide~~The EMFF may support investments in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products that: (a) contribute to saving energy or reducing the impact on the environment, including waste treatment; (b) improve safety, hygiene, health and fwor ~~in Article 52 of Regula~~king conditions; (c) support the processing of catches of commercial fish that cannot be used for human consumption; (~~EU) No [Regulation laying down Commo~~d) relate to the processing of by-products resulting from the main Ppro~~visions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation~~cessing activities; (e) relate to the processing of organic aquaculture products pursuant to Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007; (f) improve the production, processes, organisation and management systems.

Amendment 879 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. Support under this Article shall only be granted through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] ~~and~~, through InvestEU and through public grants, preferentially for small and medium-sized enterprises, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 88 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime ~~and~~, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) for the 2021- 2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) together the EU's aquaculture policy, the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, for sustainable seawater and freshwater aquaculture policy, for food security through the supply of seafood and freshwater food products, for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas, freshwaters and oceans.

Amendment 880 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. Support under this Article shall ~~only~~ be granted through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 881 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. Support under this Article shall ~~only~~ be granted through ~~the~~non-repayable grants, financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 882 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. Support under this Article shall only be granted through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 883 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. Support under this Article shall ~~only~~ be granted through grants and the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 884 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The development of fisheries and aquaculture processing plants may be supported by the Member States by the involvement of other Structural Fund resources.

Amendment 885 #

Norica NICOLAI, Werner KUHN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)

Article 25 a Cold months storage aid 1. The EMFF may support compensation to recognised aquaculture producer organisations and associations of aquaculture producers organisations which store live aquaculture products for and during the cold months of the year to be placed on the market for human consumption during those months under the following conditions: (a) the amount of the storage aid does not exceed the amount of the technical and financial costs of the actions required for the storage of the products in question; (b) the quantities eligible for storage aid do not exceed 30% of the annual quantities of the products concerned put up for sale by the aquaculture producer organisation or association of aquaculture producers organisations, respectively; (c) the financial support per year does not exceed 15% of the average annual value of the production placed on the market by the members of the producer organisation in the period 2016-2018. For the purposes of this point, where a member of the producer organisation did not have any production placed on the market in the period 2016 to 2018, the average annual value of production placed on the market in the first three years of production of that member shall be taken into account. 2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted once the products are released for human consumption. 3. Member States shall fix the amount of the technical and financial costs applicable in their territories as follows: (a) technical costs shall be calculated each year on the basis of direct costs relating to the actions required in order to store the products in question alive, during the cold months of the year; (b) financial costs shall be calculated each year using the interest rate set annually in each Member State; those technical and financial costs shall be made publicly available. 4. Member States shall carry out controls to ensure that the products benefiting from storage aid fulfil the conditions laid down in this Article. For the purposes of such controls, beneficiaries of storage aid shall keep stock records for each category of aquaculture products stored during the cold months and the quantities put on the market for human consumption.

Amendment 886 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 b (new)

Article 25 b Financial compensation for aquaculture losses 1. Based on the results and the recommendations referred to in Article 25b paragraph 1, EMFF should include financial compensation for the aquaculture sector, of no more than 60% of the total losses for each aquaculture farm, for each year. 2. The financial compensation shall be calculated based on the average annual market price of the fish species for which the compensation is given. 3. The financial compensation shall be given yearly, based on the annual results of the data collected in accordance to Article 25b of this Regulation.

Amendment 887 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 4 – title

Priority 3: Enabling ~~the growth of~~favourable conditions for a sustainable blue economy ~~and~~that foster~~ing~~s a healthy marine environment and prosperous coastal communities

Amendment 888 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 4 – title

Priority 3: ~~Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and f~~Fostering prosperous coastal communities

Amendment 889 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 4 – title

Priority 3: Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal and waterfront communities

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime ~~and~~, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFF) for the 2021- 2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, for food security through the supply of seafood products, for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.

Amendment 890 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 4 – title

Priority 3: Enabling ~~the growth of~~ a sustainable blue economy within ecological limits and fostering prosperous coastal communities

Amendment 891 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 4 – title

Priority 3: Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal and island communities

Amendment 892 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the ~~sustainable development of local economies and~~favourable conditions needed for a sustainable blue economy and for the welfare of local communities through the community-led local development set out in Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions].

Amendment 893 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFAF may support the sustainable development of local economies and communities through the community-led local development set out in Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions].

Amendment 894 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2

2. For the purpose of EMFF support, the community-led local development strategies referred to in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] shall ensure that local communities better exploit the development potential of fishing zones in general and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy, capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human resources.

Amendment 895 #

2. For the purpose of EMFF support, the community-led local development strategies referred to in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] shall ensure that local communities ~~better~~ exploit and benefit from ~~the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy, capital~~small-scale fishing ~~on and~~activities, strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human resources and promoting awareness of and value placed on fishery products in those communities.

Amendment 896 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2

2. For the purpose of EMFF support, the community-led local development strategies referred to in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] shall ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by ~~the~~a sustainable blue economy within ecological limits , capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human resources.

Amendment 897 #

2. For the purpose of EMFF support, the community-led local development strategies referred to in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] shall ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy, capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human existing resources.

Amendment 898 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2

2. For the purpose of EMFAF support, the community-led local development strategies referred to in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] shall ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy, capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human resources.

Amendment 899 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The strategies shall be coherent with the opportunities and needs identified in the relevant area and the Union priorities set out in Article 4. Strategies may range from those which focus on fisheries to broader strategies directed at diversification of fisheries areas. The strategies shall go beyond a mere collection of operations or juxtaposition of sectorial measures.

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the 2021-2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, for food security through the supply of seafood products, for ~~the growth of~~ a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.

Amendment 900 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. By way of derogation from Article 13 (h), in the outermost French regions, the aid referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted for the construction of new ports, new landing sites or new auction halls only if infrastructure contribute to sustainable and selective fishing.

Amendment 901 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Actions taken in this sector should be coherent with the regional development strategies so as to allow a sustainable blue economy to grow and coastal territories to have added value.

Amendment 902 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Member States shall implement the co-management regime to ensure that the objectives of this Regulation are achieved taking into account the local fishing realities.

Amendment 903 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Actions taken around the sustainable blue economy and the increase in value of coastal territories should be coherent with the strategy implemented at the regional level.

Amendment 904 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)

Article 26 a Support from the EMFF for community - led local development 1. The following operations are eligible for support under Article 26 in accordance with Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No (Regulation laying down Common Provisions): a) preparatory support, b) implementation of community-led local development strategies; c) cooperation activities; d) running costs and animation. 2. FLAGs may request the payment of an advance from the managing authority of an advance from the managing authority 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 and animation.

Amendment 905 #

27 Marine and freshwater knowledge

Amendment 906 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The EMFF may support research on marine environments and seabeds, seabed mapping and detailed profiling of oceans and seabeds. 2. The EMFF may also support the collection, management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment, with a view to:

Amendment 907 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

The EMFF may support the collection, management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment, recreational fisheries and recreational fisheries sector with a view to:

Amendment 908 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

The EMFF may support the collection, management, analysis, processing and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment, with a view to:

Amendment 909 #

Nils TORVALDS, Norica NICOLAI, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

The EMFAF may support the collection, management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine and freshwater environment, with a view to:

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the 2021-2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the full and timely implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding is a, combined with responsible fisheries policies, one of the key enablers for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, for food security through the supply of seafood products, for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.

Amendment 910 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) fulfilling data collection requirements under Commission Regulation (EC) No. 665/2008, Commission Decision(2010/93/EU), Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1251 and Regulation 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Amendment 911 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) fulfilling data collection requirements under Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Amendment 912 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) increasing data quality and sharing through the European marine observation and data network (EMODnet) as well as in other data networks covering freshwater.

Amendment 913 #

Maurice PONGA, Gabriel MATO, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Alain CADEC, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Sofia RIBEIRO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(c a) increase the available reliable data on recreational fishing catches.

Amendment 914 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 3 – chapter 5 a (new)

Title III Chapter 5a (new) “Outermost regions” Article 29a Budgetary resources under shared management 1. For operations located in the outermost regions, each Member State concerned shall allocate, within its Union financial support set out in Annex V, at least: (a) EUR 114 000 000 for the Azores and Madeira; (b) EUR 91 700 000 for the Canary Islands; (c) EUR 146 500 000 for Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint-Martin. 2. Each Member State shall determine the part of the financial envelopes established in paragraph 1, earmarked for the compensation referred to in Article 29d. 3. By way of derogation from Article 9(8) of this Regulation and Article 19(2) of Regulation (EU) No .../... [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], and in order to take account of changing conditions, Member States may adjust annually the list and quantities of eligible fishery products and the level of the compensation referred to in Article 29d, provided that the amounts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article are respected. Adjustments shall be possible only to the extent that they complement the compensation plans of another region of the same Member State. The Member State shall inform the Commission about the adjustments in advance. Article 29b Action plan Member States concerned shall prepare as part of their programme an action plan for each of their outermost regions, which shall set out: (a) a strategy for the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and the development of sustainable blue economy sectors; (b) a description of the main actions envisaged and the corresponding financial means, including: (i) the structural support to the fishery and aquaculture sector under Title II; (ii) the compensation for additional costs referred to in Article 29d, including the amounts of additional costs calculated by the Member State concerned and the amounts of aid estimated as compensation; (iii) any other investment in the sustainable blue economy necessary to achieve a sustainable coastal development. Article 29c Renewal of small-scale coastal fishing fleets and associated measures 1. Without prejudice to Article 16, the EMFF may support in the outermost regions: (a) the renewal of small-scale coastal fishing fleets which land all their catches in ports in the outermost regions, so as to increase human safety, comply with Union hygiene standards, fight IUU fishing and achieve greater environmental efficiency. That fishing fleet renewal shall remain within the limits of authorised capacity ceilings, must be restricted to the replacement of an old vessel by a new one, and shall allow sustainable fishing and the reaching of the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) objective; (b) the partial renovation of the structural wooden deck of a fishing vessel over 40 years old, when this is necessary for reasons of improving maritime safety, according to objective technical criteria of the naval architecture; (c) the establishment and modernisation of shipyards and shipbuilding and repair workshops located in the fishing ports of the outermost regions and whose main activity is directed at the small-scale coastal fishing fleet; (d) the study of the stability of a small coastal fishing vessel over 40 years of age, according to the recent technical criteria of naval architecture that are applicable to the new construction of fishing vessels; (e) the study of technical guidelines for the design of helmets or propulsion equipment, with respect to the different typologies of small coastal fishing vessels based in ports of the outermost regions, which help the designers to optimise the design and promotion of new constructions and of the propelling equipment, to improve the safety of the crew, reduce polluting or greenhouse emissions and increase the energy efficiency of small-scale coastal fishing fleets. Article 29d Compensation for additional costs 1. The EMFF may support the compensation of additional costs incurred by beneficiaries in the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions. 2. Each Member State concerned shall determine, in line with the criteria laid down in accordance with paragraph 7, for the regions referred to in paragraph 1, the list of fishery and aquaculture products and the quantity of those products eligible for compensation. 3. When establishing the list and the quantities referred to in paragraph 2, Member States shall take into account all relevant factors, in particular the need to ensure that the compensation is compatible with the rules of the CFP. 4. The compensation shall not be granted for fishery and aquaculture products: (a) caught by third country vessels, with the exception of fishing vessels which fly the flag of Venezuela and operate in Union waters, in accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2015/1565; (b) caught by Union fishing vessels that are not registered in a port of one of the regions referred to in paragraph 1; (c) imported from third countries. 5. Point (b) of paragraph 4 shall not apply if the existing capacity of the processing industry in the outermost region concerned exceeds the quantity of raw material supplied. 6. The compensation paid to the beneficiaries carrying out activities referred to in paragraph 1 in the outermost regions or owning a vessel registered in a port of these regions shall, in order to avoid overcompensation, take into account: (a) for each fishery or aquaculture product or category of products, the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the regions concerned; and (b) any other type of public intervention affecting the level of additional costs. 7. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 52, laying down the criteria for the calculation of the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the regions concerned. Article 29e State aid 1. For the fishery and aquaculture products, listed in Annex I to the TFEU, to which Articles 107, 108 and 109 thereof apply, the Commission may authorise, in accordance with Article 108 TFEU, operating aid in the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU within the sectors producing, processing and marketing fishery and aquaculture products, with a view to alleviating the specific constraints in those regions as a result of their isolation, insularity and extreme remoteness. 2. Member States may grant additional financing for the implementation of the compensation plans referred to in Article 29d. In such cases, Member States shall notify the Commission of the State aid which the Commission may approve in accordance with this Regulation as part of those plans. State aid thus notified shall be regarded as notified within the meaning of the first sentence of Article 108(3) TFEU. Article 29f (new) Review – POSEI The Commission shall present a report on the implementation of the provisions of this Chapter before the end of 2023 and, if necessary, come forward with appropriate proposals. The Commission shall evaluate the possibility to create a Programme of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (POSEI) for maritime and fisheries issues.

Amendment 915 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28

Maritime surveillance 1. The EMFF may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common information sharing environment. 2. By way of derogation from Article 2, the support referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article may also be granted to operations carried out outside the territory of the Union.Article 28 deleted

Amendment 916 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFAF may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common information sharing environment.

Amendment 917 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. In accordance with the objective of achieving safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans, the EMFF shall contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 14 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Amendment 918 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29

Coastguard cooperation 1. The EMFF may support actions, carried out by national authorities, contributing to the European cooperation on coastguard functions referred to in Article 53 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1624 of the European Parliament and of the Council35, Article 2b of Regulation (EU) No 2016/1625 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 and Article 7a of Regulation (EU) No 2016/1626 of the European Parliament and of the Council37. 2. The support for actions referred to in paragraph 1 may also contribute to the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control system under the conditions set out in Article 19. 3. By way of derogation from Article 2, the support referred to in paragraph 1 may also be granted to operations carried out outside the territory of the Union. _________________ 35 Regulation (EU) 2016/1624 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 on the European Border and Coast Guard and amending Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulation (EC) No 863/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004 and Council Decision 2005/267/EC (OJ L 251 of 16.9.2016, p. 1). 36 Regulation (EU) 2016/1625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (OJ L 251, 16.9.2016, p. 77). 37 Regulation (EU) 2016/1626 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 establishing a Community Fisheries Control Agency (OJ L 251, 16.9.2016, p. 80).Article 29 deleted

Amendment 919 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFAF may support actions, carried out by national authorities, contributing to the European cooperation on coastguard functions referred to in Article 53 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1624 of the European Parliament and of the Council35 , Article 2b of Regulation (EU) No 2016/1625 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 and Article 7a of Regulation (EU) No 2016/1626 of the European Parliament and of the Council37 . _________________ 35 Regulation (EU) 2016/1624 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 on the European Border and Coast Guard and amending Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulation (EC) No 863/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004 and Council Decision 2005/267/EC (OJ L 251, 16.09.2016, p. 1). 36 Regulation (EU) 2016/1625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (OJ L 251, 16.09.2016, p. 77). 37 Regulation (EU) 2016/1626 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 establishing a Community Fisheries Control Agency (OJ L 251, 16.09.2016, p. 80).

Amendment 92 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the 2021-2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries, the development and cohesion of coastal regions, job creation and the conservation of marine biological resources, for food security through the supply of seafood products, for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.

Amendment 920 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2

2. The support for actions referred to in paragraph 1 may also contribute to the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control and inspection system under the conditions set out in Article 19.

Amendment 921 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1

The maximum EMFAF co-financing rate per area of support is set out in Annex II.

Amendment 922 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall apply a maximum aid intensity rate of 5075 % of the total eligible expenditure of the operation., except investments in innovation where the maximum aid intensity rate shall be 100 %

Amendment 923 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall apply a maximum aid intensity rate of 750% of the total eligible expenditure of the operation.

Amendment 924 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall apply a maximum aid intensity rate of 50 % of the total eligible expenditure of the operation, except in regions that enjoy cohesion funding (per capita GDP below the EU average), in which this intensity can be 80%.

Amendment 925 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 a (new)

Article 32a Maritime policy and development of a sustainable blue economy The EMFF shall support the implementation of the integrated maritime policy and the growth of the sustainable blue economy through the development of regional platforms for funding innovative projects.

Amendment 926 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 a (new)

Article 32a Maritime policy and development of a sustainable blue economy The EMFF shall support the implementation of an integrated maritime policy and the growth of the blue economy by developing regional platforms to finance innovative projects.

Amendment 927 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1

Amendment 928 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1

1. In accordance with Article 90(4) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], the Commission may interrupt the payment deadline for all or part of a payment application in the case of evidence ofproving the non- compliance by a Member State with the rules applicable under the CFP, if the non- compliance is liable to affect the expenditure contained in a payment application for which the interim payment is requested.

Amendment 929 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1

1. In accordance with Article 91(3) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], the Commission may adopt implementing acts suspending all or part of the interim payments under the programme in the case of serious non-compliance by a Member State with the rules applicable under the CFP or relevant EU environmental law, if the serious non-compliance is liable to affect the expenditure contained in a payment application for which the interim payment is requested.

Amendment 93 #

John FLACK, Stefan ECK, Marco AFFRONTE, Linnéa ENGSTRÖM

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the 2021-2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, for food security through the supply of seafood products, for meeting the needs of both producers and consumers, for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.

Amendment 930 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2

2. In the cases of the financial corrections referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall determine the amount of the correction, which shall be proportionate, having regard to the nature, gravity, duration and repetition of the infringement or offence by the beneficiary and the importance of the EMFAF contribution to the economic activity of the beneficiary.

Amendment 931 #

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

Amendment 932 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2

Amendment 933 #

Nils TORVALDS, Christofer FJELLNER, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, António MARINHO E PINTO, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Gesine MEISSNER, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall decide on the amount of the correction taking into account the nature, gravity, duration and repetition of the serious non-compliance by the Member State or beneficiary with the rules of the CFP and the importance of the EMFAF contribution to the economic activity of the beneficiary concerned.

Amendment 934 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3

Amendment 935 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1

1. Indicators to report on progress of the EMFAF towards the achievement of the priorities referred to in Article 4 are set out in Annex I.

Amendment 936 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2

2. To ensure effective assessment of progress of the EMFAF towards the achievement of its priorities, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 52, to amend Annex I to review or complement the indicators where considered necessary and to supplement this Regulation with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework .

Amendment 937 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – title

38 ~~Annual p~~Performance report in every two years

Amendment 938 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1

1. In accordance with Article 36(6) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], each Member State shall submit to the Commission a~~n annual~~ performance report in every two years no later than one month before the biannual review meeting. The first report shall be submitted in 2023, than in 2025 and 2027 and the last report in 2029.

Amendment 939 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3

3. The report referred to in paragraph 1 shall be examined during the biannual review meeting, in accordance with Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions].

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the 2021-2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries ~~and~~, the conservation of marine biological resources and habitats, for food security through the supply of seafood products, for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.

Amendment 940 #

António MARINHO E PINTO, Norica NICOLAI, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Each Member State shall publish the report referred to in paragraph 1 in both the original language and in one of the working languages of the European Commission.

Amendment 941 #

António MARINHO E PINTO, Norica NICOLAI, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. The report referred to in paragraph 1 shall be routinely published on the website of the European Commission.

Amendment 942 #

António MARINHO E PINTO, Norica NICOLAI, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 c (new)

3c. Each Member State and the Commission shall publish reports on best practices on their respective websites.

Amendment 943 #

António MARINHO E PINTO, Norica NICOLAI, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down rules for the presentation of the report referred to in paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the ~~advisory~~management procedure referred to in Article 53(2).

Amendment 944 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. The Commission shall publish all relevant documents related to the adoption of the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 7.

Amendment 945 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

The EMFAF shall support the implementation of the CFP through:

Amendment 946 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) involvement of the funds of the Horizon Europe research and development programme as much as possible to support and encourage research and development and innovation activities in the fisheries and aquaculture sector;

Amendment 947 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFAF shall support the promotion of clean and healthy seas, including through actions to support the implementation of Directive 2008/56/EC and actions to ensure coherence with the achievement of good environmental status pursuant to Article 2(5)(j) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and the implementation of the European strategy for plastics in a circular economy.

Amendment 948 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Title 3 – chapter 2 – title

Priority 2: Contributing to food security in the Union ~~through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets~~

Amendment 949 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 3 – chapter 2 – title

Priority 2: Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1a) Underlines its position that, following the Paris Agreement, climate- related horizontal spending should be significantly increased in comparison with the current MFF and reach 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027;

Amendment 950 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1

The EMFF shall support the development and dissemination of market intelligence for fishery and aquaculture products by the Commission in accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013. The EMFF shall also support in relation to marine products the promotion of the quality marks referred to in Regulation (EU) No 1151/29012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Amendment 951 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1

The EMFAF shall support the development and dissemination of market intelligence for fishery and aquaculture products by the Commission in accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013.

Amendment 952 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1

The EMFF shall support the development and dissemination of market intelligence for fishery ~~and aquaculture~~ products by the Commission in accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013.

Amendment 953 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 3 – chapter 3 – title

Priority 3: Enabling the ~~growth of~~appropriate conditions for a sustainable blue economy and fostering a healthy marine environment for prosperous coastal communities

Amendment 954 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 3 – chapter 3 – title

Priority 3: Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits and fostering prosperous coastal communities

Amendment 955 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 3 – chapter 3 – title

Priority 3: ~~Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and f~~Fostering prosperous coastal communities

Amendment 956 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 3 – chapter 3 – title

Priority 3: Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal and waterfront communities

Amendment 957 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 3 – chapter 3 – title

Priority 3: Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal and island communities

Amendment 958 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – title

Maritime policy ~~and development of a sustainable blue economy~~

Amendment 959 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – title

Maritime policy and development of a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1a) The EMFF should prioritise support for small-scale fisheries to address specific issues in this segment and support local, sustainable management of the fisheries involved and the development of coastal communities.

Amendment 960 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – title

43 Maritime policy and development of a sustainable blue economy in seas and freshwater

Amendment 961 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

The EMFAF shall support the implementation of the maritime policy and the development of a sustainable blue economy through:

Amendment 962 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the promotion of a sustainable, low carbon and climate resilient ~~blue economy~~fisheries;

Amendment 963 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the promotion of a sustainable, low carbon and climate resilient blue economy that ensures human and environmental well-being;

Amendment 964 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the promotion of a sustainable, low carbon and climate resilient blue economy that develops within ecological limits;

Amendment 965 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the promotion of a sustainable, low carbon and climate resilient blue economy at seas and freshwater;

Amendment 966 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) the restoration, protection and maintenance of the diversity, productivity, resilience and intrinsic value of marine systems;

Amendment 967 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) the promotion of responsible production and consumption, clean technologies, renewable energy and circular material flows;

Amendment 968 #

Norbert ERDŐS, Barbara MATERA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research, innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy, including the European marine observation and data network (EMODnet), to ensure that the technology and efficiency gains are not outweighed by growth, that the focus is on sustainable economic activities that meet the needs of current and future generations, and that the necessary tools and capacities for the transition towards a circular economy are developed in line with the European strategy for plastics in a circular economy;

Amendment 969 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)

(1b) Recalls that, in its resolution of 14 March 2018, the European Parliament stressed the socioeconomic and ecological importance of the fisheries sector, the maritime environment and the ‘blue economy’ and their contribution to the sustainable food autonomy of the EU in terms of ensuring the sustainability of European aquaculture and fisheries and mitigating the environmental impact; in addition, the European Parliament called for specific amounts allocated to fisheries under the current MFF to be maintained and, to the extent that new goals for intervention in the blue economy are planned, for an increase in the financial appropriations for maritime affairs;

Amendment 970 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the improvement of maritime skills, ocean literacy and sharing of socio- economic data on the ~~sustainable blue economy~~fisheries sector and on the impact of other existing economic activities at sea, such as maritime transport, oil exploration, seabed mining or tourism, and a better understanding of the effects of imports on the socio- economic situation of the local fisheries sector;

Amendment 971 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the improvement of maritime skills, ocean literacy and sharing of socio- economic and environmental data on the sustainable blue economy;

Amendment 972 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the improvement of maritime skills, ocean literacy and sharing of environmental and socio- economic data on ~~the~~a sustainable blue economy;

Amendment 973 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the improvement of maritime skills, ocean and freshwater literacy and sharing of socio- economic data on the sustainable blue economy;

Amendment 974 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point e

~~(e) the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments.~~deleted

Amendment 975 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 a (new)

Article 43a Investment decisions in the blue economy Investment decisions under the sustainable blue economy shall be underpinned by the best available scientific advice so as to avoid harmful effects on the environment that might jeopardise long-term sustainability. Where adequate knowledge or information does not exist, the precautionary approach shall be applied in both the public and private sectors, as actions with potentially harmful effects might be taken.

Amendment 976 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1

The EMFF shall support the promotion of maritime security and surveillance~~, including through data sharing, coastguard and agencies cooperation and fight~~ measures against criminal and illegal activities at sea.

Amendment 977 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1

The EMFF shall support the promotion of maritime security and surveillance, including through capacity building for national coast-guard services, by supporting the improvement of human and material resources, and through capabilities for data sharing, ~~coastguard~~ and agencies cooperation and fight against criminal and illegal activities at sea.

Amendment 978 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1

The EMFAF shall support the promotion of maritime security and surveillance, including through data sharing, coastguard and agencies cooperation and fight against criminal and illegal activities at sea.

Amendment 979 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

The EMFAF shall support the implementation of the international ocean governance policy through:

Amendment 98 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 c (new)

(1c) Furthermore, in its 14 March and 30 May 2018 resolutions on the 2021- 2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, the European Parliament stressed that the fight against discrimination is vital to fulfil the EU’s commitments towards an inclusive Europe, therefore specific financial commitments for gender mainstreaming and gender equality should be included in all EU policies and initiatives in the scope of the next MFF.

Amendment 980 #

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

(e) the implementation of relevant international agreements, measures and tools to prevent, deter and eliminate ~~illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing~~IUU fishing and measures and tool to minimise the impact on the marine environment, in particular incidental catches of seabirds, marine mammals and sea turtles;

Amendment 981 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFAF may provide funding in any of the forms laid down in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union], in particular procurement pursuant to Title VII of that Regulation and grants pursuant to Title VIII of that Regulation. It may also provide financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations, as referred to in Article 47.

Amendment 982 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1

Blending operations under the EMFF shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on InvestEU] and Title X of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union]. In the four months following publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal, the Commission shall present a set of detailed guidelines to Member States for implementing blending operations in national operational programmes in accordance with the EMFF while giving particular attention to blending operations carried out by local actors in local development.

Amendment 983 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1

Blending operations under the EMFF shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on InvestEU] and Title X of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union]. In the four months following the date of publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall provide Member States with a series of detailed guidelines for the implementation of blending operations in the EMFF national operational programmes, paying particular attention to blending operations in the context of community- led local development.

Amendment 984 #

Blending operations under the EMFAF shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on InvestEU] and Title X of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union].

Amendment 985 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2

2. The interim evaluation of the support under Title III shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation, but not later than four years after the start of the implementation of the support. This evaluation shall take the form of a report by the Commission and provide detailed assessment of all specific aspects of the implementation.

Amendment 986 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission shall communicate the ~~conclusion of the evaluations, accompanied by its observations,~~evaluations reports referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

Amendment 987 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. As appropriate, the Commission may propose amendments to this Regulation on the basis of the report referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 988 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the EMFF, and its actions and results. Financial resources allocated to the EMFAF shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the priorities referred to in Article 4.

Amendment 989 #

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

(b) any legal entity created under Union law, including professional organisations or any international organisation.

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) As a global ocean actor and the world's fifth largest producer of seafood, the Union has a strong responsibility to protect, conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources. Preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population. It is also of socio-economic interest for the Union: a sustainable blue economy boosts investments, jobs and growth, fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy. Moreover, safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border contro, where 75 % of registered fishing vessels and almost 50 % of jobs fall aund ~~for the global fight against maritime crime, thereby addressing citizens' security concerns~~er small- scale fishing.

Amendment 990 #

Gabriel MATO, Carlos ITURGAIZ, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ, Francisco José MILLÁN MON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee for the European Maritime ~~and~~, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council38 . _________________ 38 Regulation (EU) 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.02.2011, p. 13).

Amendment 991 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1

Amendment 992 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2

2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 45 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.

Amendment 993 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 a (new)

Article 54 a Review of POSEI and the Outermost Regions Before the end of the year 2023 the Commission shall present a report on the application of all the provisions of these Regulations specifically concerning the Outermost Regions, with appropriate proposals. The Commission is examining the possibility of creating a Distance and Insularity Option Program (POSEI) for maritime affairs and fisheries.

Amendment 994 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – subheading 1

GLOBAL RESOURCES BY MEMBER STATE FOR THE EUROPEAN MARITIME ~~AND~~, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE FUND FOR THE PERIOD 2021 TO 2027

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Amendment 1000 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – column 2 – row 6

Evolution in the value and volume of ~~aquaculture~~fisheries production in the Union

Amendment 1001 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – column 1 – row 4

~~Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and f~~Fostering prosperous coastal communities

Amendment 1002 #

Evolution in the number of jobs (in FTE) in ~~the sustainable blue economy~~small-scale and artisanal fisheries

Amendment 1003 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II –row 3

1 1 Article 16 1.1 785% Investments in small-scale coastal fishing vessels

Amendment 1004 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – row 11

~~2 Article 23 2.1 75% Aquaculture~~ deleted

Amendment 1005 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – row 11

2 2 Article 23 2.1 785% Aquaculture

Amendment 1006 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – row 12

2 a (new) Article 24 2.1 a (new).1 75% Marketing of fishery and aquaculture products

Amendment 1007 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – row 13

2 a (new) Article 25 2.1 a (new).1 75% Processing of fishery and aquaculture products

Amendment 1008 #

Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Gabriel MATO, Maurice PONGA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – row 13 a (new)

2 Article 25a (new) X 100% Financial compensation for aquaculture losses

Amendment 1009 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II a (new)

Outermost Regions Area of Support MAXIMUM CO-FINANANCING RATE (% of the eligible public expenditure) Article 29 c) 85% Renewal of artisanal and small scale coastal fishing fleets and associated measures Article 29 d) 100% Compensation for additional costs for fisheries and aquaculture products

Amendment 1010 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II a (new)

Area of Support Maximum possible co-funding rate Article 29 (c) 50% Renewal of small coastal fleets and associated measures Article 29(d) 100% Compensation for additional costs for fisheries and aquaculture products

Amendment 1011 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 2

1 Article 16 3055% Investments in small-scale coastal fishing vessels

Amendment 1012 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 2

1 Article 16 350% Investments in ~~small-~~ s~~cale coastal~~ustainable fishing vessels

Amendment 1013 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 2

1 Article 16 350% Investments in small-scale coastal fishing vessels

Amendment 1014 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 2

1 Article 16 350% Investments in small-scale coastal fishing vessels

Amendment 1015 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 6

5 Operations located in the remote ~~Greek~~Irish 85% Islands, Greek Islands and in the Croatian ~~islands of Dugi~~ islands of Dugi Otok, Vis, Mljet and Lastovo

Amendment 1016 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 11 – line 10

10 Article 18 100% Unforeseen and Extraordinary cessation of fishing activities

Amendment 1017 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 18 – line number 16 a (new)

16a (new) Operations carried out by 60% beneficiaries of collective projects

Amendment 1018 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 18 – line number 16 a (new)

16 a (new) Operations implemented 60% by collective beneficiaries

Amendment 1019 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 18 – line number 16 b (new)

16b (new) Operations carried out by 75% an inter-branch organisation, a producer organisation or an association of producer organisations

Amendment 1020 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 18 – line number 16 b (new)

16 b (new) Operations implemented 75% by producer organisations, associations of producer organisations, or interbranch organisations

Amendment 1021 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 18 – line number 16 c (new)

16 c (new) Operations that fulfil the 100% following criteria: it is of collective interest, it has a collective beneficiary and it has innovative features

Amendment 1022 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – row 7

Article 18 1.2 40% 40% ~~Extraordinary cessation of fishing activities~~Unforeseen and Applies where an official Extraordinary cessation weather warning has been of fishing activities announced and put in place by the national meteorological service of the Member State due to sea conditions in the affected fisheries areas being unsafe for a prolonged period of time

Amendment 1023 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – row 9

Article 20 1.3 0% 450% Collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes

Amendment 1024 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – row 12

Expenditure contributing to priority 2: Contributing to food security in the Union ~~through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets~~

Amendment 1025 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – row 12 a (new)

Article 22a Scientific 2.1 0% 100% research and data collection on migratory birds impact on aquaculture

Amendment 1026 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – row 13

Article 23 2.1 0%* 4075% Aquaculture

Amendment 1027 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – row 14

Article 24 2.1 0% 0% 20% Marketing of fishery and aquaculture products

Amendment 1028 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – row 16

Expenditure contributing to priority 3: ~~Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and f~~Fostering prosperous coastal communities

Amendment 995 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I

PRIORITY INDICATOR Fostering sustainable fisheries and the Evolution of volume of landings stemming conservation of marine biological from stocks assessed at MSY resources Evolution in profitability of the Union fishing fleet Surface (ha) of Natura 2000 sites, and other MPAs under the MSFD, covered by protection, maintenance and restoration measures Percentage of fishing vessels equipped with electronic position and catch reporting device ~~Contributing to food security in the Union~~ Fostering sustainable aquaculture Evolution in the value and volume of ~~through competitive and sustainable~~ aquaculture production in the Union ~~aquaculture and markets Enabling the growth of a~~ Promoting competitive and sustainable ~~blue~~ Evolution in the value and volume of ~~economy and fostering prosperous coastal landings communities~~ fisheries and aquaculture markets landings Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue Evolution of GDP in maritime NUTS 3 ~~regions~~economy and fostering prosperous coastal regions communities Evolution in the number of jobs (in FTE) in the sustainable blue economy Strengthening international ocean Number of shared operations contributing governance and enabling safe, secure, to the European cooperation on coastguard clean and sustainably managed seas and functions oceans

Amendment 996 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – column 1 – row 4

Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal and island communities

Amendment 997 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – column 2 – row 4

SDegree of compliance with the environmental objectives established by the Action Plan for the Protection of the Marine Environment in line with the Marine Strategy Framework Directive or, in the absence thereof, surface (ha) of Natura 2000 sites, and other MPAs under the MSFD, covered by protection, maintenance and restoration measures

Amendment 998 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – column 2 – row 5

~~Percentage of fishing vessels equipped with electronic position and catch reporting device~~deleted

Amendment 999 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – column 1 – row 3

Contributing to food security in the Union ~~through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets~~

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Amendment 100 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)

(aa) any conditions in accordance with which the duration of the period of ineligibility may be reduced;

Amendment 101 #

(ba) definition of the conditions to be complied with after submission of the request referred to in paragraph 2 and the arrangements for recovering the aid granted in the event of non-compliance, to be scaled according to the seriousness of the infringement committed.

Amendment 102 #

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

(h) the construction of new ports, new landing sites or new auction halls, unless otherwise specified in this Regulation;

Amendment 103 #

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

Amendment 104 #

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

Amendment 105 #

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

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

(k a) other investments that contribute to the permanent devastation of the marine and coastal ecosystem.

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

Amendment 109 #

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

(da) facilitation of access to credit, insurance products and financial instruments;

Amendment 110 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

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

(da) facilitation of access to credit, insurance products and financial instruments;

Amendment 111 #

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

(i a) (new d) (a) facilitating access to credit, insurance and financial instruments, without excluding the necessity for grants;

Amendment 112 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. (new) In order to reduce the administrative burden for small-scale inshore fishermen, the action plan shall take into account the possibility of a simplified single application form for EMFF measures or the previous existence of a simplified single form at regional or national level.

Amendment 113 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the first acquisition of a fishing vessel by a young fisher who, at the moment of submitting the application, is under 40 years of age ~~and has worked a least five years as fisher or has acquired adequate vocational qualification~~;

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the first acquisition of a fishing vessel by a young fisher who, at the moment of submitting the application, is under 40 years of age and has worked at least ~~fiv~~three years as fisher or has acquired adequate vocational qualification;

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) new construction, provided that the addition of new capacity with public aid is offset by a withdrawal of capacity without public aid that is at least equal to the new capacity introduced, calculated in terms of both tonnage and power.

Amendment 116 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) (new) new eco-friendly and energy-efficient infrastructures, such as new auction halls or reception facilities

Amendment 118 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ulrike RODUST

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)

(b b) (new) in order to improve their environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, the eco-friendly renovation and restoring of old building and infrastructures, given that the activity is directly linked to the fishing activity

Amendment 119 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be ~~between 5~~ less thand 30 years old.

Amendment 120 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. (new) The support referred to in paragraph 1(c) may only be granted if it can be proved that the new infrastructure will improve the valorisation and quality of products and the sustainability of all fleets, without increasing fishing capacity and in accordance with the objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 121 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ulrike RODUST

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3 b. (new) The support referred to in paragraph 1(c) may only be granted if it can be proved that the old infrastructure will be renovated or restored in order to foster a diversification of the income given that the activity is directly linked to the fishing activity.

Amendment 122 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days ion ~~each of~~average per year during the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 124 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. (new) The EMFF may support the access of fishing and aquaculture enterprises to risk management tools such as incentives for insurance policies or mutual funds, in order to cover losses due to one or more of the following events: a) natural disasters, in compliance with provisions established with the EU Solidarity Fund; b) adverse major weather events; c) sudden changes in the quality and quantity of water for which the operator is not responsible; d) diseases in the aquaculture sector, failure to function or destruction of production facilities for which the operator is not responsible; e) costs of rescuing fishermen or fishing vessels in the event of accidents at sea during their fishing activities.

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)

1. TheEMFF may support fishing and aquaculture enterprises to help them gain access to risk management tools, such as incentives related to insurance policies or mutual funds, in order to cover losses caused by one or more of the following events: (a) natural disasters; (b) adverse climatic events; (c) sudden water quality or quantity changes for which the operator is not responsible; (d) diseases affecting the aquaculture sector or failure or destruction of production facilities for which the operator is not responsible; (e) rescue costs for fishers or fishing vessels where accidents occur at sea while they are fishing.

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 b (new)

4b. The EMFF may support fishing and aquaculture enterprises to help them gain access to risk management tools, such as incentives related to insurance policies or mutual funds, in order to cover losses caused by one or more of the following events: (a) natural disasters; (b) adverse climatic events; (c) sudden water quality or quantity changes for which the operator is not responsible; (d) diseases affecting the aquaculture sector or failure or destruction of production facilities for which the operator is not responsible; (e) rescue costs for fishers or fishing vessels where accidents occur at sea while they are fishing.

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. The EMFF may support actions to promote social dialogue between stakeholders, and, in particular, the actions below, if carried out by trade unions and employers’ organisations that have signed national collective labour agreements: (a) training of young fishing entrepreneurs; (b) upskilling and sustainable fishing skills development; (c) raising awareness of good fishing and biodiversity conservation practices; (d) security and safety of human life at sea; (e) health and safety of workers on board vessels.

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)

Article 17a The EMFF may support actions to promote social dialogue between stakeholders, and, in particular, the actions below, if carried out by trade unions and employers’ organisations that have signed national collective labour agreements: (a) training of young fishing entrepreneurs; (b) upskilling and sustainable fishing skills development; (c) raising awareness of good fishing and biodiversity conservation practices; (d) security and safety of human life at sea; (e) health and safety of workers on board vessels.

Amendment 130 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the ~~commercial~~fishing activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 930 consecutive days; and

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 930 consecutive days; ~~and~~or

Amendment 132 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

Amendment 134 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) owners or operators of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days ion ~~each of~~average per year during the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 135 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days ion ~~each of the last three~~average per year during the two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 136 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days in each of the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 1290 days ion ~~each of~~average per year during the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation.

Amendment 138 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 1290 days in each of the last t~~hree~~wo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation.

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)

Article 18a Temporary cessation of fishing activities 1. The EMFF may support measures for temporary cessation of fishing activities in the following cases: (a) during biological recovery periods; (b) where the temporary cessation is provided for in a management plan adopted in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 or in a multiannual plan adopted under Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, where, based on scientific advice, a reduction of fishing effort is needed in order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 2(2) and point (a) of Article 2(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. 2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted for a maximum duration of six months per vessel during the period from 2021 to 2027. 3. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted only to: (a) owners or operators of Union fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 90 days on average during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application for support; or (b) fishers who have worked at sea on board a Union fishing vessel affected by the temporary cessation for at least 90 days on average during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application for support. 4. All fishing activities carried out by the fishing vessel or by the fishermen concerned shall be effectively suspended. The competent authority shall satisfy itself that the fishing vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the temporary cessation.

Amendment 141 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)

Article 18a Temporary cessation of fishing activities 1. The EMFF may support measures for temporary cessation of fishing activities in the following cases: (a) biological recovery periods; (b) where the temporary cessation is provided for in a management plan adopted in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 or in a multiannual plan adopted under Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, where, on the basis of scientific advice, a reduction in fishing effort is needed in order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 2(2) and point (a) of Article 2(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. 2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted for a maximum duration of six months per vessel during the period from 2021 to 2027. 3. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted only to: (a) owners or operators of Union fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 90 days on average during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application for support; or (b) fishers who have worked at sea on board a Union fishing vessel affected by the temporary cessation for at least 90 days on average per year during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application for support. All fishing activities carried out by the fishing vessel or by the fishers concerned shall be effectively suspended. The competent authority shall satisfy itself that the fishing vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the temporary cessation.

Amendment 142 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. By way of derogation from Article 13~~(j)~~, the support referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover:

Amendment 143 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)

Article 19 a Promotion of human capital, job creation and social dialogue 1. In order to promote human capital, job creation and social dialogue, the EMFF may support: (a) professional training, lifelong learning, joint projects, the dissemination of knowledge of an economic, technical, regulatory or scientific nature and of innovative practices, and the acquisition of new professional skills, in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems, hygiene, health, safety, activities in the maritime sector, innovation and entrepreneurship; (b) networking and exchange of experiences and best practices between stakeholders, including among organisations promoting equal opportunities between men and women, promoting the role of women in fishing communities and promoting under- represented groups involved in small- scale coastal fishing or in on-foot fishing; (c) social dialogue at Union, national, regional or local level involving fishermen, social partners and other relevant stakeholders. 2. The support referred to in paragraph 1 may also be granted to spouses of self- employed fishermen or, where and in so far as recognised by national law, the life partners of self-employed fishermen, under the conditions laid down in point (b) of Article 2 of Directive 2010/41/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 1 ). 3. The support referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1 may be granted, for a maximum period of two years, for the training of people under the age of 40 years old who are recognised as unemployed by the Member State concerned (‘trainees’). Such support shall be limited to training on board a small– scale coastal fishing vessel owned by a professional fisherman, formalised by a contract between the trainee and the owner of the vessel that is recognised by the Member State concerned, including courses on sustainable fishing practices and the conservation of marine biological resources as defined in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. 4. Support under paragraph 3 shall be granted to professional fishermen to cover the trainee’s salary and related charges, and shall be calculated in accordance with Article 67(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, taking into account the economic situation and living standards of the Member State concerned. That support shall not exceed a maximum amount of EUR 40 000 for each beneficiary during the programming period.

Amendment 144 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ulrike RODUST

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – title

Collection ~~and~~, processing and dissemination of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes

Amendment 145 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ulrike RODUST

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. The EMFF may support the collection, management ~~and use~~, use and dissemination of data for ~~fisheries~~ management and scientific purposes in fisheries and aquaculture, as provided for in Article 25(1) and (2) and Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004, on the basis of the national work plans referred to in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004.

Amendment 146 #

Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Article 20 a The establishment of the outermost regions fish stocks statistical network (ORFSN) 1. The EMFF may support the collection, management and use of data for the management of fish stocks in the outermost regions as provided for in point Article 2(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for the establishment of the outermost regions fish stocks statistical network (ORFSN) and national work plans for its implementation; in order to achieve the maximum sustainable yield objectives referred to Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. 2. By way of derogation from Article 2, the support referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article may also be granted for operations outside the territory of the Union. 3. The Commission may adopt implementing acts laying down rules concerning the procedures, format and timetables for the creation of the ORFSN referred to in paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 53(2). 4. The Commission may adopt implementing acts approving or amending the national work plans referred to in paragraph 1 by 31 December of the year preceding the year from which the work plan is to apply. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 53(2).

Amendment 147 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21

Compensation for additional costs in the outermost regions for fishery and aquaculture products 1. The EMFF may support the compensation of additional costs incurred by beneficiaries in the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions referred to in Article 6(2). 2. Each Member State concerned shall determine, in line with the criteria laid down in accordance with paragraph 7, for the regions referred to in paragraph 1, the list of fishery and aquaculture products and the quantity of those products eligible for compensation. 3. When establishing the list and the quantities referred to in paragraph 2, Member States shall take into account all relevant factors, in particular the need to ensure that the compensation is compatible with the rules of the CFP. 4. The compensation shall not be granted for fishery and aquaculture products: (a) caught by third country vessels, with the exception of fishing vessels which fly the flag of Venezuela and operate in Union waters, in accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2015/156531; (b) caught by Union fishing vessels that are not registered in a port of one of the regions referred to in paragraph 1; (c) imported from third countries. 5. Point (b) of paragraph 4 shall not apply if the existing capacity of the processing industry in the outermost region concerned exceeds the quantity of raw material supplied. 6. The compensation paid to the beneficiaries carrying out activities referred to in paragraph 1 in the outermost regions or owning a vessel registered in a port of these regions shall, in order to avoid overcompensation, take into account: (a) for each fishery or aquaculture product or category of products, the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the regions concerned; and (b) any other type of public intervention affecting the level of additional costs. 7. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 52, laying down the criteria for the calculation of the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the regions concerned. _________________ 31 Council Decision (EU) 2015/1565 of 14 September 2015 on the approval, on behalf of the European Union, of the Declaration on the granting of fishing opportunities in EU waters to fishing vessels flying the flag of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the exclusive economic zone off the coast of French Guiana (OJ L 244, 14.09.2015, p. 55).Article 21 deleted

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7 a. (new) The Commission shall evaluate the possibility to create a Programme of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (POSEI) for European insular and outermost regions focusing on maritime and fisheries issues and come forward with appropriate proposals.

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) compensations to fishers for the collection at sea of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea and also for the collection of Sargassum seaweed in the outermost regions concerned;

Amendment 150 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Ulrike RODUST

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected from the sea and unwanted catches as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013;

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected from the sea, as well as unwanted catches referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013;

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(fa) the construction, installation or modernisation of static or movable facilities intended to protect and enhance marine fauna and flora, including their scientific preparation and assessment and, in the case of small coastal fisheries in the outermost regions, of collective anchored fish aggregating devices.

Amendment 153 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(fa) schemes for compensation for damage to catches caused by mammals and birds protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC;

Amendment 154 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

Amendment 155 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

3. Productive aquaculture investments under this Article may only be supported through grants and the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 156 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3

3. Productive aquaculture investments under this Article may ~~only~~ be supported through grants or through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1

Amendment 158 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)

(1) The EMFF shall support actions promoting the marketing, the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products. In particular, the EMFF shall support the marketing activities of sustainable fish tourism, which have an added value in terms of creation of employment, diversification of income and development of tourism and business activities.

Amendment 159 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Support granted per producer organisation per year under this Article shall not exceed 3 % of the average annual value of the production placed on the market by that producer organisation during the preceding three calendar years or of the production placed on the market by the members of that organisation during the same period. For any newly recognised producer organisation, that support shall not exceed 3% of the average annual value of the production placed on the market by the members of that organisation during the preceding three calendar years.

Amendment 160 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)

Article 24a Common interest measures for aquaculture 1. In the context of the efforts to meet the objectives of the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture drawn up in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the EMFF may intervene to support measures of common interest whose scope goes beyond that of the measures normally taken by individual private firms and which help to achieve the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy. These measures may be carried out with the active support of operators or organisations which act on behalf of producers or other organisations recognised by the Member State in question. 2. These measures may concern: (a) the feasibility of new zootechnical practices, in particular in the open sea; (b) the development of new markets and promotional campaigns; (c) the combating of plastic waste; (d) improvements to working conditions and safety; (e) improvements to product transparency, also as regards traceability; (f) improvements to the quality and safety of foodstuffs; (g) the development, restructuring and improvement of mollusc aquaculture sites, ports where molluscs are landed and terrestrial mollusc-breeding areas; (h) investments in equipment and infrastructure for production, processing, marketing and the treatment of waste; (i) the updating of the components of vocational training and the development of new training methods and instruments; (j) the promotion of a partnership between the industry and professionals; (k) the development of networks and exchanges of experience and best practice between organisations which promote equal opportunities among stakeholders; (l) the provision of technical, economic, health, environmental and legal advice and assistance to firms in the sector; (m) the provision of the technical assistance services referred to in Article 6(6) of this Regulation.

Amendment 161 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 b (new)

Article24b Aquaculture Statistical Information Network 1. The EMFF may support the collection, management and use of data in connection with aquaculture management, as provided for in Article 34(1)(a) and (e), Article 34(5) and Article 35(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 establishing the Aquaculture Statistical Information Network (ASIN) and the national work plans for its implementation. 2. By way of derogation from Article 2, the support referred to in paragraph 1 may also be granted to operations outside the territory of the Union. 3. The Commission may adopt implementing acts laying down rules on procedures, format and timetables for the establishment of the ASIN as referred to in paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 53(2). 4. The Commission may adopt implementing acts approving or amending the national work plans referred to in paragraph 1 by 31 December of the year preceding the year from which the work plan is to apply.

Amendment 162 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. The EMFF may also support investments for the innovation in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products, as well as the promotion of partnership between POs and scientific entities.

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. 1.The EMFF may support compensation to recognised aquaculture producer organisations and associations of aquaculture producers organisations which store live aquaculture products for and during the cold months of the year to be placed on the market for human consumption during those months under the following conditions. (a) the amount of the storage aid does not exceed the amount of the technical and financial costs of the actions required for the storage of the products in question; (b) the quantities eligible for storage aid do not exceed 30% of the annual quantities of the products concerned put up for sale by the aquaculture producer organisation or association of aquaculture producers organisations, respectively; (c) the financial support per year does not exceed 15% of the average annual value of the production placed on the market by the members of the producer organisation in the period 2016-2018.For the purposes of this point, where a member of the producer organisation did not have any production placed on the market in the period 2016 to 2018, the average annual value of production placed on the market in the first three years of production of that member shall be taken into account. 2.The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted once the products are released for human consumption. 3.Member States shall fix the amount of the technical and financial costs applicable in their territories as follows: (a) technical costs shall be calculated each year on the basis of direct costs relating to the actions required in order to store the products in question alive, during the cold months of the year; (b) financial costs shall be calculated each year using the interest rate set annually in each Member State;those technical and financial costs shall be made publicly available. 4. Member States shall carry out controls to ensure that the products benefiting from storage aid fulfil the conditions laid down in this Article. For the purposes of such controls, beneficiaries of storage aid shall keep stock records for each category of aquaculture products stored during the cold months and the quantities put on the market for human consumption.

Amendment 165 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ulrike RODUST

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)

Article 25 a Statistical information network of aquaculture 1. The EMFF may support the collection, management and use of aquaculture management data as referred to in Article 34 (1) (a) and(e) and (5) and Article 35 ( 1) (d) of Regulation (EU) no. 1380/2013 in view of the establishment of a statistical information network on aquaculture and national work plans for its application. 2. By way of derogation from Article 2, the support referred to in paragraph 1 may also be granted for operations outside the territory of the Union. 3. Implementing acts shall be established in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 2, paragraph 2, paragraph 2. 4. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts approving or amending the national work plans referred to in paragraph 1 by 31 December of the year preceding last year by which the work plan is to be applied.

Amendment 166 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)

Article 25 a Scientific research and data collection on migratory birds impact 1. The EMFF may support, based on the multiannual national strategic plans, the establishment of national or cross border scientific research and data collection projects with the aim of better understanding the impact of the migratory birds on the aquaculture sector and other relevant EU fish stocks. These projects should publish their results on an early basis and make recommendations regarding better management. 2. In order to be eligible, a national scientific research and data collection project has to include at least one national or EU recognised institute. 3. In order to be eligible, a cross-border scientific research and data collection project has to include at least one institute from at least two different member states.

Amendment 167 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 b (new)

Amendment 168 #

i) increase the available reliable data on recreational fishing catches.

Amendment 169 #

Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 5 a (new)

Chapter 5a: ‘Outermost regions’ Article 29a - Budgetary resources under shared management 1.For operations located in the outermost regions, each Member State concerned shall allocate, within its Union financial support set out in Annex V, at least: (a) EUR 114 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (EUR 128 566 000 000 (sic - translator's note) in current prices) for the Azores and Madeira; (b) EUR 91 700 000 in constant 2018 prices (EUR 103 357 000 in current prices) for the Canary Islands; (c) EUR 146 500 000 in constant 2018 prices (EUR 165 119 000 in current prices) for Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint- Martin. 2.The compensation referred to in Article 29d shall be a minimum of 65% of the financial envelopes defined in paragraph 1. 3.By way of derogation from Article 9(8) of this Regulation and Article 19(2) of Regulation (EU) No .../... [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], and in order to take account of changing conditions, Member States may adjust annually the list and quantities of eligible fishery products and the level of the compensation referred to in Article 29d, provided that the amounts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article are respected.Adjustments shall be possible only to the extent that they complement the compensation plans of another region of the same Member State.The Member State shall inform the Commission about the adjustments in advance. Article 29b - Action Plan Member States concerned, in consultation with all stakeholders, shall prepare as part of their programme an action plan for each of their outermost regions, which shall set out: (a) a strategy for the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and the development of sustainable blue economy sectors (b) a description of the main actions envisaged and the corresponding financial means, including: i. the structural support to the fishery and aquaculture sector under Title II; ii. the compensation for additional costs referred to in Article 29d, including the amounts of additional costs calculated by the Member State concerned and the amounts of aid estimated as compensation; iii. any other investment in the sustainable blue economy necessary to achieve sustainable coastal development (c) an update on the collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes in the outermost regions Article 29c - Renewal of small-scale coastal fishing fleets and associated measures 1.Without prejudice to Article 16, the EMFF may, in the outermost regions, in particular provide support for the following operations: (a) the renewal of small-scale coastal fishing fleets in the outermost regions which land all their catches in ports in those regions, so as to increase human safety, comply with Union hygiene standards, fight IUU fishing and achieve greater environmental efficiency.That fishing fleet renewal shall remain within the limits of authorised capacity ceilings, be restricted to the replacement of an old vessel by a new one, and allow sustainable fishing and the reaching of the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) objective; (b) the partial renovation of the structural wooden deck of a fishing vessel over 40 years old, when this is necessary for reasons of improving maritime safety, according to objective technical criteria applied in naval architecture; (c) the construction of new ports, new landing sites or new auction halls in the outermost regions and the renovation or construction of port infrastructure for small-scale coastal fishing, if this contributes to the establishment of sustainable fisheries in the outermost regions; (d) the establishment and modernisation of shipyards and shipbuilding and repair workshops located in the fishing ports of the outermost regions and whose main activity is directed at the small-scale coastal fishing fleet; (e) the study of the stability of a small- scale coastal fishing vessel over 40 years of age, according to the recent technical criteria of naval architecture that are applicable to the construction of new fishing vessels; (f) the study of technical guidelines for the design of helmets or propulsion equipment, with respect to the different typologies of small-scale coastal fishing vessels based in ports in the outermost regions, which help designers to optimise the design and promotion of new constructions and of the propelling equipment, to improve the safety of the crew, reduce polluting or greenhouse emissions and increase the energy efficiency of small-scale coastal fishing vessels. Article 29d - Compensation for additional costs 1.The EMFF may support the compensation of additional costs incurred by beneficiaries in the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions. 2.Each Member State concerned shall determine, in line with the criteria laid down in paragraph 7, for the regions referred to in paragraph 1, the list of fishery and aquaculture products and the quantities of those products eligible for compensation. 3.When establishing the list and the quantities referred to in paragraph 2, Member States shall take into account all relevant factors, in particular the need to ensure that the compensation is compatible with the rules of the CFP. 4.The compensation shall not be granted for fishery and aquaculture products: (a) caught by third country vessels, with the exception of fishing vessels which fly the flag of Venezuela and operate in Union waters, in accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2015/1565; (b) caught by Union fishing vessels that are not registered in a port of one of the regions referred to in paragraph 1; (c) imported from third countries. 5.Point (b) of paragraph 4 shall not apply if the existing capacity of the processing industry in the outermost region concerned exceeds the quantity of raw material supplied. 6.The compensation paid to the beneficiaries carrying out activities referred to in paragraph 1 in the outermost regions or owning a vessel registered in a port of these regions shall, in order to avoid overcompensation, take into account: (a) for each fishery or aquaculture product or category of products, the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the regions concerned;and (b) any other type of public intervention affecting the level of additional costs. 7.The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 52, laying down the criteria for the calculation of the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the regions concerned. Article 29e - State aid 1.For the fishery and aquaculture products, listed in Annex I to the TFEU, to which Articles 107, 108 and 109 thereof apply, the Commission may authorise, in accordance with Article 108 TFEU, operating aid in the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU within the sectors producing, processing and marketing fishery and aquaculture products, with a view to alleviating the specific constraints in those regions arising from their isolation, insularity and extreme remoteness. 2.Member States may grant additional financing for the implementation of the compensation plans referred to in Article 29d.In such cases, Member States shall notify the Commission of the State aid which the Commission may approve in accordance with this Regulation as part of those plans.State aid thus notified shall be regarded as notified within the meaning of the first sentence of Article 108(3) TFEU. Article 29f - Review — POSEI The Commission shall submit a report on the implementation of the provisions of this Chapter before the end of 2023 accompanied, if necessary, by appropriate proposals. The Commission shall evaluate the possibility of creating a Programme of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (POSEI) for maritime and fisheries issues.

Amendment 170 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 5 a (new)

CHAPTER Va Outermost regions Article 29a 1.For operations located in the outermost regions, each Member State concerned shall allocate, within its Union financial support set out in Annex V, at least: (a) EUR 114 000 000 for the Azores and Madeira; (b) EUR 91 700 000 for the Canary Islands; (c) EUR 146 500 000 for Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint-Martin. 2.Each Member State shall determine the part of the financial envelopes established in paragraph 1, earmarked for the compensation referred to in Article 21. 3.By way of derogation from Article 9(8) of this Regulation and Article 19(2) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], and in order to take account of changing conditions, Member States may adjust annually the list and quantities of eligible fishery products and the level of the compensation referred to in Article 29d, provided that the amounts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article are respected. Adjustments shall be possible only to the extent that they complement the compensation plans of another region of the same Member State.The Member State shall inform the Commission about the adjustments in advance. Article 29b Action Plan Member States concerned shall prepare as part of their programme an action plan for each of their outermost regions, which shall set out: (a) a strategy for the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and the development of sustainable blue economy sectors; (b) a description of the main actions envisaged and the corresponding financial means, including: i) the structural support to the fishery and aquaculture sector under Title II; ii) the compensation for additional costs referred to in Article 29d, including the amounts of additional costs calculated by the Member State concerned and the amounts of aid estimated as compensation; iii) any other investment in the sustainable blue economy necessary to achieve a sustainable coastal development. Article 29c Renewal of small-scale fleets and associated measures 1.Without prejudice to Article 16, the EMFF may support in the outermost regions: (a) the renewal of small-scale fishing fleets which land all their catches in ports in the outermost regions, so as to increase human safety, comply with Union hygiene standards, fight IUU fishing and achieve greater environmental efficiency.That fishing fleet renewal shall remain within the limits of authorised capacity ceilings, must be restricted to the replacement of an old vessel by a new one, and shall allow sustainable fishing and the reaching of the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) objective; (b) the partial renovation of the structural wooden deck of a fishing vessel over 40 years old, when this is necessary for reasons of improving maritime safety, according to objective technical criteria of the naval architecture; (c) the establishment and modernisation of shipyards and shipbuilding and repair workshops located in the fishing ports of the outermost regions and whose main activity is directed at the small-scale, artisanal and traditional fishing fleet; (d) the study of the stability of an artisanal fishing vessel over 40 years of age, according to the recent technical criteria of naval architecture that are applicable to the new construction of fishing vessels; (e) the study of technical guidelines for the design of helmets or propulsion equipment, with respect to the different typologies of artisanal and traditional fishing vessels based in ports of the outermost regions, which help the designers to optimise the design and promotion of new constructions and of the propelling equipment, to improve the safety of the crew, reduce polluting or greenhouse emissions and increase the energy efficiency of artisanal and traditional fishing vessels. Article 29d Compensation for additional costs 1.The EMFF may support the compensation of additional costs incurred by beneficiaries in the fishing, farming, processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions. 2.Each Member State concerned shall determine, in line with the criteria laid down in accordance with paragraph 7, for the regions referred to in paragraph 1, the list of fishery and aquaculture products and the quantity of those products eligible for compensation. 3.When establishing the list and the quantities referred to in paragraph 2, Member States shall take into account all relevant factors, in particular the need to ensure that the compensation is compatible with the rules of the CFP. 4. The compensation shall not be granted for fishery and aquaculture products: (a) caught by third country vessels, with the exception of fishing vessels which fly the flag of Venezuela and operate in Union waters, in accordance with Council Decision (EU)2015/15651a; (b) caught by Union fishing vessels that are not registered in a port of one of the regions referred to in paragraph 1; (c) imported from third countries. 5.Point (b) of paragraph 4 shall not apply if the existing capacity of the processing industry in the outermost region concerned exceeds the quantity of raw material supplied. 6.The compensation paid to the beneficiaries carrying out activities referred to in paragraph 1 in the outermost regions or owning vessel registered in a port of these regions shall, in order to avoid overcompensation, take into account: (a) for each fishery or aquaculture product or category of products, the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the regions concerned;and (b) any other type of public intervention affecting the level of additional costs. 7.The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 52, laying down the criteria for the calculation of the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the regions concerned. __________________ 1a Council Decision (EU) 2015/1565 of 14 September 2015 on the approval, on behalf of the European Union, of the Declaration on the granting of fishing opportunities in EU waters to fishing vessels flying the flag of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the exclusive economic zone off the coast of French Guiana (OJ L 244, 14.09.2015, p.55). Article 29e State aid 1. For the fishery and aquaculture products, listed in Annex I to the TFEU, to which Articles 107, 108 and 109 thereof apply, the Commission may authorise, in accordance with Article 108 TFEU, operating aid in the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU within the sectors producing, processing and marketing fishery and aquaculture products, with a view to alleviating the specific constraints in those regions as a result of their isolation, insularity and extreme remoteness. 2. Member States may grant additional financing for the implementation of the compensation plans referred to in Article 29d. In such cases, Member States shall notify the Commission of the State aid which the Commission may approve in accordance with this Regulation as part of those plans. State aid thus notified shall be regarded as notified within the meaning of the first sentence of Article 108(3) TFEU. Article 29 f Review - POSEI The Commission shall present a report on the implementation of the provisions of this Chapter before the end of 2023 and, if necessary, come forward with appropriate proposals. The Commission shall evaluate the possibility to create a Programme of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (POSEI) for maritime and fisheries issues.

Amendment 171 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall apply a maximum aid intensity rate of 750% of the total eligible expenditure of the operation.

Amendment 172 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – title

Market and aquaculture intelligence

Amendment 173 #

Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1

The EMFF shall support the development and dissemination of market intelligence for fishery and aquaculture products by the Commission in accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013, in particular through the planning, establishment, coordination and upgrading of the Aquaculture Statistical Information Network (ASIN).

Amendment 174 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1

The EMFF shall support the development and dissemination of market intelligence for fishery and aquaculture products by the Commission in accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013, namely by the creation of an outermost regions fish stock statistical network (ORFSN) (as mentioned in the new point (a) of Article 20).

Amendment 175 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy, including through maritime spatial planning, sea basin strategies ~~and~~, maritime regional cooperation, EU macro-regional strategies and cross- border cooperation;

Amendment 176 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(e a) (new) (a) the support to actions for the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems providing compensations to fishers for the collection of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea.

Amendment 177 #

Maurice PONGA

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

(a) legal entities established in a Member State, in an overseas country or territory or in a third country listed in the work programme under the conditions specified in paragraphs 3 and 4;

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) As a global ocean actor and the world's fifth largest producer of seafood, the Union has a strong responsibility to protect, conserve and sustainably use the seas, oceans and their resources. Preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population. It is also of socio-economic interest for the Union: a sustainable blue economy boosts investments, jobs and growth, fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through sea and ocean energy. Moreover, safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border control and for the global fight against maritime crime, thereby addressing citizens' security concerns.

Amendment 42 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Ulrike RODUST, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) Regulation (EU) xx/xx of the European Parliament and of the Council [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] ('Common Provisions Regulation')3 has been adopted in order to improve the coordination and harmonise the implementation of support under Funds in shared management (the 'Funds'), with the main aim of simplifying policy delivery in a coherent way. Those common provisions apply to the part of the EMFF under shared management. The Funds pursue complementary objectives and share the same management mode. Therefore Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] sets out a series of common general objectives and general principles such as partnership and multi-level governance. It also contains the common elements of strategic planning and programming, including provisions on the Partnership Agreement to be concluded with each Member State, and sets out a common approach to the performance orientation of the Funds. Accordingly, it includes enabling conditions, a performance review and arrangements for monitoring, reporting and evaluation. Common provisions are also set out with regard to eligibility rules, and special arrangements are defined for financial instruments, ~~use of InvestEU,~~ community- led local development and financial management. Some management and control arrangements are also common to all Funds. Complementarities between the Funds, including the EMFF, and other Union programmes should be described in the Partnership Agreement, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. _________________ 3 OJ C […], […], p. […]. OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount~~, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000~~ to 6 866 943 600 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 176 524 in current prices). EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 ~~311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 829 000 000~~939 794 375 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 6 694 261 648 in current prices) should be allocated to support under shared management and EUR 927 149225 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 1 044 914 876 in current prices) to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […].

Amendment 44 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Ulrike RODUST, Liliana RODRIGUES, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) Europe's maritime sector employs over 5 million jobs generating almost EUR 500 billion a year, with a potential to create many more jobs. The output of the global ocean economy is estimated at EUR 1.3 trillion today and this could more than double by 2030. The need to meet CO2 emissions targets, requires that at least 30% of the EU budget should be used for climate related action. It is also necessary to increase resource efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint of the blue economy has been a significant driving force for innovation in other sectors such as marine equipment, shipbuilding, ocean observation, dredging, coastal protection and marine construction. Investment in the maritime economy has been provided by Union structural funds, in particular the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the EMFF. New investment tools such as InvestEU ~~must~~could be utilised to meet the growth potential of the sector.

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)

(12 a) The EMFF must also contribute to other United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).In particular, this Regulation highlights the following objectives: a) SDG.1 Eradicate poverty:the EMFF contributes to improving the living conditions of the most fragile coastal communities, especially those dependent on a single fish stocks threatened by overfishing, global change and environmental issues. b) SDG.3 Good health and well-being:the EMFF contributes to the fight against the pollution of coastal water bodies, responsible for endemic diseases, and to ensure good quality of food from fisheries and aquaculture. c) SDG.7 Clean energy:by financing the blue economy, the EMFF supports the deployment of marine renewables and ensure that this development is consistent with the protection of the marine environment and preservation of fish resources. d) SDG.8 Decent work and economic growth:The EMFF contributes to the development of the blue economy as a factor of economic growth.It also ensures that this economic growth is a source of decent jobs for coastal communities.In addition, the EMFF contributes to improving the working conditions of fishermen. e) SDG.12 Responsible Consumption and Production:The EMFF contributes to the rational use of natural resources and limits the waste of natural and energy resources. f) SDG.13 Fight against climate change:the EMFF devotes 30% of its budget to the fight against climate change. g) SDG.14 Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Amendment 46 #

Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) Much has been achieved over the last few years by the CFP in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels, in increasing the profitability of the Union's fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems. However, substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio- economic and environmental objectives of CFP. This requires continued support beyond 2020, notably in sea basins where progress has been slower, particularly in the most isolated ones like outermost regions.

Amendment 47 #

Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Fisheries are vital to the livelihood, tradition and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the Union, in particular where small-scale coastal fishing plays an important role. With the average age in many fishing communities being over 50, generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge.

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) It should be possible for the EMFF to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health, safety and working conditions, environmental protection, energy efficiency and the quality of catches. Such support should, however, not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under Union or national law. Under the architecture with no prescriptive measures, it should be up to Member States to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments. With regard to health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) The success of the CFP is dependent on the availability of scientific advice for the management of fisheries, and hence on the availability of data on fisheries. In the light of the challenges and costs to obtain reliable and complete data, it is necessary to support Member States' actions to collect ~~and~~, process and exchange data in line with Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Data Collection Framework Regulation')9 and to contribute to the best available scientific advice. This support should allow synergies with the collection ~~and~~, processing and exchange of other types of marine data. _________________ 9 Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 on the establishment of a Union framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 (OJ L 157, 20.06.2017, p. 1).

Amendment 51 #

(26) Given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the CFP, it should be possible for the EMFF to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets. In this context, support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins. Such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing ~~opportuniti~~resources. Therefore, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing ~~opportuniti~~resources. Such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity, as provided for in Article 22(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities. Where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem, support should only be granted if in line with the CFP and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans. In order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives, support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results. It should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs, as provided for in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. Under that mechanism, Member States should not be reimbursed by the Commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results. For this purpose, the Commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions, which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the CFP.

Amendment 52 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities, exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers. In order to mitigate those consequences, it should be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures, i.e. multiannual plans, targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks, measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures, by the implementation of emergency measures, by the interruption, due to reasons of force majeure, of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident. Support should be granted only if the economic impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant, i.e. if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time. The specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a ~~second- hand~~ vessel ~~and~~, for engine replacement or modernisation, for renovation and restoring of old infrastructure or new infrastructure such as auction halls or reception facilities. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.

Amendment 54 #

Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

Amendment 55 #

Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)

(29 a) In order to ensure the survival of the fisheries sector in the outermost regions and in compliance with the principles of differential treatment for small islands and territories mentioned in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, it should be possible for the EMFF to support, on the basis of Article 349 TFEU, the renewal of the outermost regions’ artisanal and traditional fishing vessels which land all their catches in ports in the outermost regions and contribute to local sustainable development, so as to increase human safety, to comply with European hygiene standards, to fight IUU fishing and to achieve greater environmental efficiency. This fishing fleet renewal should remain within the limits of authorised capacity ceilings, should be restricted to there placement of an old vessel by a new one, and should allow sustainable fishing and the reaching of the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) objective. It should be possible for the EMFF to support associated measures, such as the construction or the modernisation of small shipyards dedicated to traditional and artisanal fishing vessels in the outermost regions, the renovation of the deck, or studies.

Amendment 56 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)

(29 a) having regard to the European Parliament resolution on the special situation of islands (2015/3014(RSP) and the European Economic and Social Committee’s opinion on ‘Specific problems facing islands’ (1229/2011), agriculture, breeding and fisheries constitute an important element of local island economies. European insular regions suffer due to lack of accessibility, particularly for SMEs, a low level of product differentiation and need a strategy in order to use all possible synergies between the European Structural and Investment Funds and other Union instruments with a view to counterbalancing the handicaps of islands and enhancing their economic growth, job creation and sustainable development. While Article 174 of the TFEU recognises the permanent natural and geographical handicaps specific to the situation of islands, the Commission must establish an ‘EU Strategic Framework for Islands’ with a view to linking up instruments that can have a major territorial impact.

Amendment 57 #

Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 b (new)

(29 b) With a view to alleviating the above-mentioned specific constraints in outermost regions and on the basis of Article 349 TFEU, it should be possible to grant State operating aid under a simplified procedure.

Amendment 58 #

Monika VANA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)

(33 a) Considering the European Parliament Resolution from 4 of December 2008 on a 'European Cormorant Management Plan' and the Resolution from17 of June 2010 on a new impetus for the Strategy for the Sustainable Development of European Aquaculture, EMFF should support scientific research and data collection on the impact of migratory birds on the aquaculture sector and on the relevant EU fish stocks.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 b (new)

(33 b) Considering the need for a growing aquaculture sector and the important losses of fish stocks they are encountering due to migratory birds, EMFF should include certain compensations for these losses until a European Management plan is put in place

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

Amendment 63 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Ulrike RODUST, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Liliana RODRIGUES, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35

(35) Job creation in coastal regions, and in particular on islands, relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions. OSea and ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030. To be sustainable, blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio- economy, including sustainable tourism models, ocean-based renewable energy, innovative high-end shipbuilding and new port service, which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development. Whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the Union budget, the EMFF should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services. Support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared, direct and indirect management.

Amendment 64 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ulrike RODUST

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 a (new)

(35 a) (new) There is a need for support measures in order to facilitate social dialogue and to use the EMFF to help train skilled professionals for the maritime and fisheries sector. The importance of modernising the maritime and fisheries sector and the role that innovation plays in this calls for reassessing the financial allocations for professional and vocational training in the EMFF.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 b (new)

(35 b) Investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support advisory services, cooperation between scientists and fishermen, professional training, lifelong learning, and should stimulate the dissemination of knowledge, help to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators and promote social dialogue. In recognition of their role in fishing communities, spouses and life partners of self-employed fishermen should, under certain conditions, also be granted support for professional training, lifelong learning and the dissemination of knowledge, and for networking that contributes to their professional development.

Amendment 66 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) Under direct and indirect management, the EMFF should focus on the enabling conditions for a sustainable blue economy through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy, the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research, innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy, the improvement of maritime skills, sea and ocean literacy and sharing of socio- economic data on the sustainable blue economy, the promotion of a low-carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments. Due consideration to the outermost regions' specific situation should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)

(41 a) (new) The objectives and actions of the EMFF should be consistent with international and regional processes of the Union for the governance of the seas, such as the Agreement for the establishment of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (‘the GFCM Agreement’). This agreement provides an appropriate framework for multilateral cooperation to promote the development, conservation, rational management and best utilisation of living marine resources in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea at levels which are considered sustainable and at low risk of collapse.

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48

(48) In order to enhance transparency regarding the use of Union funds and their sound financial management, in particular reinforcing public control of the money used, ~~certain~~ information on the operations funded under the EMFF should be published on a website of Member State in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. When a Member State publishes information on operations funded under EMFF, the rules on the protection of personal data set out in Regulation (EU) No 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 are to be complied with. _________________ 24 Regulation (EU) No 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 04.05.2016, p. 1).

Amendment 69 #

Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 14 a (new)

(14a) 'small-scale coastal fishing in the outermost regions' means fishing using small fishing boats in the waters of the outermost regions as referred to in Article 349 TFEU and as defined in national programmes.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 14 a (new)

(14 a) 'small-scale fleet from outermost regions' means the small-scale fleets that operate at the outermost regions as defined in each national operational programs.

Amendment 71 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Ulrike RODUST, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets, having taken into account environmental protection criteria;

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities, whilst taking proper account of the socioeconomic aspects and in keeping with the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion;

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities, particularly in the outermost regions;

Amendment 75 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosper~~ous~~ity and sustainability in coastal communities;

Amendment 76 #

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

(4) Strengthening international ocean governance and ~~enabling~~regional processes of the Union for the governance of the seas in order to enable safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.

Amendment 77 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Ulrike RODUST, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the EMFF for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 6 ~~140 000 000~~866 943 600 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 176 524 in current prices).

Amendment 78 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Ulrike RODUST, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the EMFF for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 6 ~~140~~867 000 000 in constant 2018 prices (EUR 7 739 000 000 in current prices).

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in Title II shall be EUR 5 ~~311 000 000~~939 794 375 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 6 694 261 648 in current prices) in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex V.

Amendment 80 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ

2. For operations located in the outermost regions, each Member State concerned shall allocate, within its Union financial support set out in Annex V, at least: (a) EUR 102 000 000 for the Azores and Madeira; (b) EUR 82 000 000 for the Canary Islands; (c) EUR 131 000 000 for Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint-Martin.deleted

Amendment 81 #

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

(a) EUR 1~~02 000 000~~ 14 076 262 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 128 566 125 in current prices)for the Azores and Madeira;

Amendment 82 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ

(b) EUR ~~82 000 000~~91 708 367 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 103 357 081 in current prices) for the Canary Islands;

Amendment 83 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ

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

(c) EUR 1~~31 000 000~~46 509 709 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 165 119 239 in current prices) for Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint- Martin.

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

~~3. The compensation referred to in Article 21 shall not exceed 50% of each of the allocations referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 2.~~deleted

Amendment 85 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Tonino PICULA, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Ulrike RODUST

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

1. The part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be EUR ~~829 000 000~~927 149 225 in 2018 constant prices (EUR 1 044 914 876 in current prices).

Amendment 87 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

1. In accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], each Member State shall prepare a single ~~programme~~national programme and / or regional operational programmes to implement the priorities referred to in Article 4.

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

Amendment 89 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

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

(c) where applicable, the action plans for the outermost regions ~~referred to in paragraph 4~~provided for in Chapter 5a.

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

(c a) (new) where applicable, the regional operational program for sub-national authorities responsible for fisheries and maritime affairs.

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4

4. Member States concerned shall prepare as part of their programme an action plan for each of their outermost regions referred to in Article 6(2), which shall set out: (a) a strategy for the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and the development of sustainable blue economy sectors; (b) a description of the main actions envisaged and the corresponding financial means, including: i) the structural support to the fishery and aquaculture sector under Title II; ii) the compensation for additional costs referred to in Article 21; iii) any other investment in the sustainable blue economy necessary to achieve a sustainable coastal development.deleted

Amendment 92 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Member States concerned shall prepare as part of their programme, jointly with relevant authorities and stakeholders of their territories, an action plan for each of their regions, including outermost regions referred to in Article 6(2), which shall set out:

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Member States concerned shall prepare as part of their programme, jointly with relevant authorities and stakeholders of their territories, regional operational programmes for each of their regions, including an action plan for each of their outermost regions referred to in Article 6(2), which shall set out:

Amendment 94 #

Michela GIUFFRIDA, Nicola CAPUTO, Demetris PAPADAKIS, Elena GENTILE, Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ, Tonino PICULA, Liliana RODRIGUES, Ulrike RODUST

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a

(a) a strategy for the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and the development of sustainable blue economy sectors, while fighting against marine litter and promoting community-led local development (CLLD) and fisheries local action groups (FLAGs);

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b – point ii

ii) for outermost regions, the compensation for additional costs referred to in Article 21;

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5

5. The Commission shall develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses of the sea basin with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, as referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. ~~Where applicable, t~~This analysis shall take into account the existing sea basin and macro- regional strategies.

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

3. National provisions setting up public financing going beyond the provisions of this Regulation concerning payments referred to in paragraph 2 shall be treated as a whole on the basis of paragraph 1, unless otherwise specified in this Regulation.

Amendment 98 #

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

(a) has committed serious infringements under Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/200828 or Article 90 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 ~~or under other legislation adopted by the European Parliament and by the Council~~; _________________ 28 ~~Council~~ Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1~~936~~037/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1.).

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

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2018/11/12 REGI 8 amendments...

Amendment 178 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Article 16– Row 2 – Column 4

785%

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Article 23– Row 10 – Column 4

785%

Amendment 180 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Article 25 a (new) – Row 12 a (new) – Columns 1-4

Priority: 2 Area of support: Article 25 a Financial compensation for aquaculture losses Type of area of support: X Maximum co-financing rate: 100%

Amendment 181 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Article 16 – Row 1 – Column 4

350%

Amendment 182 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Article 20 – Row 8 – Column 4

450%

Amendment 183 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Article 22 a (new) – Row 10 a (new) – Columns 1- 4

Area of support: Article 22 a Scientific research and data collection on migratory birds impact on aquaculture Nomenclature to be used in the programme: 2.1 Coefficient for the calculation of support to climate change objectives: 0% Coefficient for the calculation of support to environment related objectives: 100%

Amendment 184 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Article 23 – Row 12 – Column 4

4075%

Amendment 185 #