### in order to take account of the expectations of consumers and to contribute to the improvement of the economic conditions for the production and marketing of agricultural products as well as to their quality , the commission may , by means of delegated acts , adopt marketing standards by sector or product referred to in article 112a , at all stages of the marketing , as well as derogations and exemptions from the application of such standards in order to adapt to the constantly changing market conditions , to the evolving consumer demands , as well as in order to take account of developments in relevant international standards and avoid creating obstacles to product innovation . ### in order to take account of the expectations of consumers and to contribute to the improvement of the economic conditions for the production and marketing of agricultural products as well as to their quality , the commission may , by means of delegated acts under article 196a , adopt marketing standards for the sectors and / or products referred to in article 112a , , and , at all stages of the marketing in order to adapt to the constantly changing market conditions , to the evolving consumer demands , as well as in order to take account of developments in relevant international standards and avoid creating obstacles to product innovation .


### the definition , designation and / or sales descriptions other than those set out in this regulation and lists of carcasses and parts thereof to which annex xiia applies ; ### the definition , designation and / or sales descriptions other than those set out in this regulation and lists of carcasses and parts thereof to which annex xiia applies , except for products of the wine sector ;


### the presentation , sales descriptions , labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards , packaging , rules to be applied in relation to packing centres , marking , wrapping , year of harvesting and use of specific terms ; ### as regards the egg sector : the frequency of collection , delivery , preservation and handling ; the type of farming and production method and related administrative rules , and operating circuit ; restrictions as regards the use of certain substances and / or practices ; storage , transport ; time limits ;


### the type of farming and production method including oenological practices and related administrative rules , and operating circuit ; ### the type of farming and production method and related administrative rules , and operating circuit ;


### in order to take into account the specificity of each sector , the commission may , by means of delegated acts , adopt a tolerance for each standard beyond which the entire batch of products will be considered as not respecting the standard . ### in view of the specificity of each product or sector , the commission may , by means of delegated acts , adopt a tolerance for each specific standard beyond which the entire batch of products will be considered as not respecting the standard . this tolerance defined on the basis of thresholds shall not alter the intrinsic characteristics of the product and shall apply only to minor criteria such as classification , weight and size . this tolerance shall not apply to products not suitable for human consumption .


### where there are no methods and rules recommended and published by the oiv , corresponding methods and rules shall be adopted by the commission as referred to in point of article 112e . ### where there are no methods and rules recommended and published by the oiv , corresponding methods and rules shall be adopted by the council and european parliament on a proposal from the commission as referred to in the procedure under article 43 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### draft by the group of member states in view of this situation , on 8 october 2013 , the representatives of the governments of the member states agreed by common accord on arrangements to host cepol according to which cepol will be hosted in budapest as soon as it moves from bramshill . this agreement should be incorporated in council decision 2005 / 681 / jha . ### in view of this situation and of the fundamental need to maintain cepol ' s complete independence , arrangements should be made according to which cepol will be hosted in budapest as soon as it moves from bramshill . those arrangements should be incorporated in council decision 2005 / 681 / jha .


### draft by the group of member states by letters of 12 december 2012 and 8 february 2013 , the united kingdom informed cepol that it no longer wishes to host the seat on its territory . apart from hosting cepol , bramshill also hosts a national police training site of the national policing improvement agency which the united kingdom decided to replace by a new college of policing to be located elsewhere . the united kingdom has therefore decided to close the national police training site at bramshill and to sell the site indicating that the related costs were high and no alternative business model to run the site had emerged . ### notwithstanding the legal obligations of the united kingdom pursuant to both council decision 2005 / 681 / jha and the headquarters agreement concluded between the government of the united kingdom and cepol on 30 december 2004 , by letters of 12 december 2012 and 8 february 2013 , the united kingdom informed cepol that it no longer wishes to host the seat on its territory . apart from hosting cepol , bramshill also hosts a national police training site of the national policing improvement agency which the united kingdom decided to replace by a new college of policing to be located elsewhere . the united kingdom has therefore decided to close the national police training site at bramshill and to sell the site indicating that the related costs were high and no alternative business model to run the site had emerged .


### the commission shall exercise the empowerment in full respect of the principle of proportionality and taking into account the risk that the non - compliance with the respective cfp rules constitutes a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy , the sustainability of the stocks concerned or the conservation of the marine environment . ### the commission shall exercise the empowerment in full respect of the principle of proportionality and taking into account the risk that the non - compliance with the respective cfp rules constitutes a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species at levels not less than those which can produce the msy , the sustainability of the stocks concerned or the conservation of the marine environment .


### the level of production in fisheries and aquaculture , and ### the level of production in fisheries and aquaculture , including the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products , and


### improvement of infrastructures of aquaculture areas including through land consolidation , energy supply or water management ; ### improvement and development of support installations and infrastructures necessary for increasing the potential of aquaculture sites including through investment in land consolidation , energy supply or water management ;


### conscious of the potential that diversification offers for small scale coastal fishermen and their crucial role in coastal communities , the emff should help diversification by covering business start - ups and investments for the retrofitting of their vessels , in addition to the relevant training to acquire professional skills in the relevant field outside fishing activities . ### the emff should help create jobs by covering business start - ups in the fisheries sector , as well as the relevant training to acquire the necessary professional skills .


### member states shall apply a maximum intensity of public aid of 50% of the total eligible expenditure of the operation . ### member states may apply a maximum intensity of public aid of 50&#160 ; % of the total eligible expenditure of the operation .


### support under paragraph 1 shall be granted to small scale coastal fishermen owning a union fishing vessel registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application . the fishing licence associated with the fishing vessel shall be permanently withdrawn . ### support under paragraph 1 shall be granted to fishermen with micro , small and medium - sized businesses owning a union fishing vessel registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application .


### support shall not contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines . support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel . ### support for the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines , under paragraph 1 , shall only be granted to vessels belonging to a fleet segment for which the capacity report referred to in article 35 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] has shown a balance with the fishing opportunities available to that segment . support for the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines may be granted to : small - scale coastal fishing vessels of an overall length of up to12 metres and not using towed gear , provided that the new engine has the same power as the old one or less ; or b ) vessels of an overall length of up to 24 metres other than those referred to in point a ) , provided that the new engine has at least 20% less power than the old one ;


### the amount of financial assistance granted under paragraph 1 shall not exceed 50% of the budget foreseen in the business plan for each operation and shall not exceed a maximum amount of 50 000 eur for each operation . ### the amount of financial assistance granted under paragraph 1 shall not exceed 50% of the budget foreseen in the business plan for each operation and shall not exceed a maximum amount of 100 000 eur for each beneficiary .


### supporting diversification and job creation in fisheries areas , in particular in other maritime sectors ; ### supporting diversification and job creation in fisheries areas , including in other maritime sectors ;


### national multi - annual sampling programmes ; ### national and transnational multi - annual sampling programmes ;


### introducing new technical or organisational knowledge in aquaculture farms which reduces their impact on the environment or fosters a more sustainable use of resources in aquaculture ; ### developing technical innovation or knowledge in aquaculture which in particular reduces the impact on the environment , fosters a more sustainable use of resources , improves animal welfare , facilitates new sustainable production methods ;


### the strategy must be coherent with the opportunities and needs identified in the area and the union priorities for the emff . strategies may range from those which focus on fisheries to broader strategies directed at the diversification of fisheries areas . the strategy shall go beyond a mere collection of operations or juxtaposition of sectoral measures . ### the strategy must be coherent with the opportunities and needs identified in the area and the union priorities for the emff . strategies will mainly focus on fisheries , although they may be broader , directed at the diversification of fisheries areas . the strategy shall go beyond a mere collection of operations or juxtaposition of sectoral measures .


### the contribution to a better management or conservation of resources ; ### the contribution to a better management or conservation of marine biological resources ;


### diversification of fisheries activities into other sectors of maritime economy and growth of maritime economy , including mitigation of climate change . ### diversification of marine fisheries , inland fisheries and aquaculture activities into other sectors of the economy , including mitigation of climate changes .


### eur 45 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph shall be allocated to the storage aid referred to in article 72 from 2014 to 2018 included . ### eur x of the resources referred to in paragraph shall be allocated to the storage aid referred to in article 72 from 2014 to 2018 included .


### in order to reduce the impact of fishing on the marine environment , foster the elimination of discards and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy , the emff may support investments in equipment : ### in order to reduce the impact of fishing on the marine environment , significantly reduce discards and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species at levels which can produce the msy , the emff may support investments in equipment :


### purchase and installation of the components necessary to ensure traceability of fishery and aquaculture products , as defined in art . 58 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 ; ### development , purchase and installation of the components necessary to ensure traceability of fishery and aquaculture products , as defined in art . 58 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 ;


### promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture ; ### promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture , from a financial , social and environmental point of view ;


### operations financed under this article must be carried out in collaboration with a scientific or technical body recognised by the member state which shall validate the results of such operations . ### operations financed under this article must be carried out by or in collaboration with a scientific or technical body recognised by the member state which shall validate the results of such operations .


### operations under this article shall be implemented by public law bodies and shall involve fishermen or organisations of fishermen , recognised by the member state , or non - governmental organisation in partnership with organisations of fishermen or flags as defined under article 62 . ### operations under this article shall be implemented by public law bodies and shall involve fishermen , by organisations of fishermen , producer organisations and associations of producer organisations , recognised by the member state , or non - governmental organisation in partnership with organisations of fishermen or flags as defined under article 62 .


### investments in off - shore and non - food aquaculture ### productive investments in aquaculture


### the financial assistance per year shall not exceed the following percentages of the average annual value of the marketed production at first sale of the members of producer organisation in the period 2009 - 2011 . in the case that members of producer organisation did not have any marketed production in 2009 - 2011 , the average annual value of marketed production in the first three years of production of such member shall be taken into account : – 1% in 2014 – 0 , 8 % in 2015 – 0 , 6 % in 2016 – 0 , 4 % in 2017 – 0 , 2 % in 2018 . ### the financial assistance per year shall not exceed 2% of the average annual value of the marketed production at first sale of the members of producer organisation in the period 2009 - 2011 . in the case that members of producer organisation did not have any marketed production in 2009 - 2011 , the average annual value of marketed production in the first three years of production of such member shall be taken into account .


### in line with the discard ban introduced by the cfp , the emff should support investments on board aiming at make the best use of unwanted fish caught and valorise underused components of the fish caught . considering the scarcity of the resources , in order to maximise the value of the fish caught , the emff should also support investments on board aiming at adding commercial value to fish caught . ### in line with the reduction of discards introduced by the cfp , the emff should support investments on board aiming at the progressive reduction of undesirable catches , make the best use of unwanted fish caught and valorise underused components of the fish caught . considering the scarcity of the resources , in order to maximise the value of the fish caught , the emff should also support investments on board and during the processing and marketing stages aiming at adding commercial value to fish caught .


### conscious of the potential that diversification offers for small scale coastal fishermen and their crucial role in coastal communities , the emff should help diversification by covering business start - ups and investments for the retrofitting of their vessels , in addition to the relevant training to acquire professional skills in the relevant field outside fishing activities . ### the emff should help create jobs by covering business start - ups in the fisheries sector , as well as the relevant training to acquire the necessary professional skills .


### it is paramount to better integrate environmental concerns into the cfp which should deliver on the objectives and targets of the union’s environmental policy and the europe 2020 strategy . the cfp is aimed at an exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield , not later than 2015 . the cfp shall implement the precautionary and eco - system approaches to fisheries management . consequently the emff should contribute to the protection of the marine environment as set out in the directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . ### it is paramount to better integrate environmental concerns into the cfp which should deliver on the objectives and targets of the union’s environmental policy and the europe 2020 strategy . the cfp is aimed at an exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield , not later than 2020 . the cfp shall implement the precautionary and eco - system approaches to fisheries management . consequently the emff should contribute to the protection of the marine environment as set out in the directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy .


### supporting diversification and job creation in fisheries areas , in particular in other maritime sectors ; ### supporting diversification and job creation in fisheries areas , in particular in other maritime sectors and improving working conditions in fisheries areas ;


### beneficiaries of support under this article shall only be public law bodies . ### beneficiaries of support under this article shall only be public law bodies or private bodies appointed by the member states with the above duties .


### in order to sustain diversification by inland fishermen , the emff may support the reassignment of vessels operating in inland fishing to other activities outside fishing under the conditions of article 32 of this regulation . ### in order to sustain diversification by inland fishermen , the emff may support the diversification of inland fishing activities to other activities outside fishing under the conditions of articles 32 and 32a of this regulation .


### the owner of a fishing vessel having received support under articles 32 , 36 , 39 , or 40 of this regulation shall not transfer the vessel to a third country outside the union during at least 5 years following the date of actual payment to the beneficiary . ### the owner of a fishing vessel having received support under articles 32 , 36 , 39 , or 40 of this regulation shall not transfer that vessel to an operator established in a third country outside the union during at least 5 years following the date of actual payment of this support to the beneficiary . in the event that a vessel is transferred within this term , the member state shall recover the amounts paid in error under that operation , in proportion to the period in which the requirements were not met .


### are setting up for the first time an aquaculture micro or small enterprise as heads of such enterprise ; ### are setting up for the first time a micro or small enterprise in the sector of aquaculture or processing aquaculture products as heads of such enterprise ;


### fishing activities in the outermost regions of the european union are facing difficulties , in particular because of the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products , due to the particular handicaps recognised by article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . ### given that fishing activities in the outermost regions of the european union are facing difficulties , in particular because of their remoteness and special climatic conditions , the emff should take into account the particular handicaps recognised by article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries , in particular of small scale coastal fleet , and improvement of safety or working conditions ; ### enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries and improvement of safety or working conditions ;


### eur 4 535 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph shall be allocated to the sustainable development of fisheries , aquaculture and fisheries areas under chapters i , ii and iii of title v . ### eur x of the resources referred to in paragraph shall be allocated to the sustainable development of fisheries , aquaculture and fisheries areas under chapters i , ii , iii and iv of title v .


### aquaculture contributes to growth and jobs in coastal and rural regions . therefore , it is crucial that the emff is accessible to aquaculture enterprises , in particular smes and contributes to bringing new aquaculture farmers into the business . in order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship . therefore the emff should support innovative operations and business development , in particular non - food and off - shore aquaculture . ### aquaculture contributes to growth and jobs in coastal and rural regions . therefore , it is crucial that the emff is accessible to aquaculture enterprises , regardless of their size , and contributes to bringing new aquaculture farmers into the business . in order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship . therefore the emff should support innovative operations and the business development of aquaculture enterprises in general , including non - food and off - shore aquaculture .


### in line with the discard ban introduced by the cfp , the emff should support investments on board aiming at make the best use of unwanted fish caught and valorise underused components of the fish caught . considering the scarcity of the resources , in order to maximise the value of the fish caught , the emff should also support investments on board aiming at adding commercial value to fish caught . ### in order to significantly and progressively reduce discards , the emff should support investments on board that restrict the maximum unwanted catches , make the best use of unwanted catches and valorise underused components of the fish caught , as well as vocational training for fishermen in this area . considering the scarcity of the resources , in order to maximise the value of the fish caught , the emff should also support investments on board aiming at improving the handling , storage and preservation of fish on board .


### – eur 4 900 000 for the french guiana and réunion . ### – eur 9 800 000 for the french guiana and réunion .


### in order to facilitate the use of unwanted catches the emff may support investments in fishing ports and landing sites which enable to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and which valorise under - used components of the fish caught , in line with article 15 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] and article 8 of the [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] . ### in order to facilitate the use of unwanted catches the emff may support investments in fishing ports , landing sites and shelters which enable to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and which add value to under - used components of catches , in line with article 15 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] and article 8 of the [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] .


### in order to protect and develop aquatic fauna and flora , the emff may support the participation of inland fishermen in managing , restoring and monitoring natura 2000 sites where these areas directly concern fishing activities as well as the rehabilitation of inland waters , including spawning grounds and migration routes for migratory species , without prejudice of article 38 . ### in order to protect and develop aquatic fauna and flora , the emff may support the participation of continental fishermen in managing , restoring and monitoring natura 2000 sites where these areas directly concern fishing activities as well as the rehabilitation of continental waters , including spawning grounds and migration routes for migratory species , without prejudice of article 38 .


### for each fishery or aquaculture product the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the regions concerned , and ### for each fishery or aquaculture product or product category the additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of the regions concerned , and


### community - led local development should be implemented through a bottom - up approach by local partnerships that are composed of representatives of the public , private and civil society sectors and mirror correctly the local society ; these local actors are best placed to draw up and implement integrated multi - sectoral local development strategies to meet the needs of their local fisheries areas ; it is important in order to ensure the representativeness of local action groups that no single interest groups has more than 49% of the voting right in the decision - making bodies . ### community - led local development should be implemented through a bottom - up approach by local partnerships that are composed of representatives of the public , private and civil society sectors and mirror correctly the local society ; these local actors are best placed to draw up and implement integrated multi - sectoral local development strategies to meet the needs of their local fisheries areas ; the representativeness of local action groups should be ensured .


### support under paragraph 1 shall be granted to small scale coastal fishermen owning a union fishing vessel registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application . the fishing licence associated with the fishing vessel shall be permanently withdrawn . ### support under paragraph 1 shall be granted to small scale coastal fishermen owning a union fishing vessel registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea at least 60 days during the two calendar years preceding the date of submission of the application . the fishing licence associated with the fishing vessel shall be permanently withdrawn .


### support under paragraph 1 shall be granted only to aquaculture enterprises provided that the complementary activities outside aquaculture relate to the core aquaculture business of enterprise , such as angling tourism , aquaculture environmental services or educational activities on aquaculture . ### support under paragraph 1 shall be granted provided that the complementary activities outside aquaculture relate to the core aquaculture business of enterprise , such as angling tourism , aquaculture tourism promoting the aquaculture sector and its products , aquaculture environmental services or educational activities on aquaculture .


### it lasts for more than four months consecutively ; or ### it lasts for one month ; or


### enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries , in particular of small scale coastal fleet , and improvement of safety or working conditions ; ### enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries , in particular of the small scale coastal fleet and the outermost regions’ fleet , and improvement of safety and working conditions , both aboard ship and in port ;


### support under this chapter shall be limited to aquaculture enterprises unless otherwise expressly established . ### support under this chapter shall be intended for aquaculture enterprises , organisations of aquaculture prodcuers and fishermen and legal persons .


### investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities . therefore , the emff should support lifelong learning , co - operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators . ### investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities . therefore , the emff should support vocational training , improved health and safety and hygiene standards at work , lifelong learning , co - operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators . in addition , it is important that the emff promotes generational renewal and rejuvenates the profession by creating specific mechanisms to encourage young people to enter the sector , namely by raising the status of the fishing profession through ensuring better health and safety and welfare standards on board , training and vocational training , and increased income .


### implementation of pilot projects related to fisheries control , including fish dna analysis or the development of web - sites related to control ; ### development of new systems and implementation of pilot projects related to fisheries control , including fish dna analysis or the development of web - sites related to control ;


### support shall not contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines . support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel . ### support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels .


### in order to improve the use of unwanted catches the emff may support investments on board to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and valorise underused components of fish caught , in line with article 15 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] and article 8 of the [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] . ### in order to improve the use of unwanted catches in cases where they are landed the emff may support investments on board to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and valorise underused components of fish caught , in line with article 8 of the [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] .


### diversification of the income of aquaculture enterprises through the development of complementary activities outside aquaculture . ### diversification of the income of the aquaculture sector through the development of complementary activities outside aquaculture .


### financial support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the union priorities identified in article 6 . ### financial support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the union priorities identified in article 6 and .


### operations under this article must be carried out in collaboration with a scientific or technical body as recognised by the national law of each member state which shall validate the results of such operations . ### operations under this article must be carried out by or in collaboration with public or private scientific or technical bodies as recognised by the national law of each member state which shall validate the results of such operations .


### in order to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators , the emff may support : ### in order to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators and reinforce sustainable fishing , the emff may support :


### for the purpose of increasing the quality of the product landed , increasing energy efficiency , contributing to environmental protection or improving safety and working conditions , the emff may support investments improving fishing port infrastructure or landing sites , including investments in facilities for waste and marine litter collection . ### the emff may support investments improving fishing port infrastructure , landing sites and fish markets .


### in order to facilitate diversification and job creation outside fishing , the emff may support : ### in order to facilitate job creation , the emff may support business start - ups in the fishing sector and the development of complementary fishing - related activities .


### fishing activities in the outermost regions of the european union are facing difficulties , in particular because of the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products , due to the particular handicaps recognised by article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . ### given that fishing activities in the outermost regions of the european union are facing difficulties , in particular because of their remoteness and special climatic conditions , the emff should take into account the particular handicaps recognised by article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### in order to protect and develop aquatic fauna and flora , the emff may support the participation of inland fishermen in managing , restoring and monitoring natura 2000 sites where these areas directly concern fishing activities as well as the rehabilitation of inland waters , including spawning grounds and migration routes for migratory species , without prejudice of article 38 . ### in order to protect and develop aquatic fauna and flora , the emff may support :


### ensure that local communities fully exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by maritime and coastal development . ### ensure that local communities fully exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by maritime , coastal and inland water development .


### the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to owners of union fishing vessels whose vessels are which have carried a fishing activity for at least 60 days at sea during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application . ### the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted to owners of union fishing vessels whose vessels are which have carried a fishing activity for at least 60 days at sea during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application , and to organisations of fishermen .


### priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support . the compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans should gradually be phased out as the importance of this particular kind of support has lost its interest in the light of the evolving structure of the union market for this kind of products and the growing importance of strong producer ' s organisations . ### priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support .


### in order to facilitate the use of unwanted catches the emff may support investments in fishing ports and landing sites which enable to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and which valorise under - used components of the fish caught , in line with article 15 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] and article 8 of the [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] . ### in order to facilitate the use of unwanted catches the emff may support investments in fishing ports , landing sites and shelters which enable to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and which add value to under - used components of catches , in line with article 15 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] and article 8 of the [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] .


### eur 477 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph shall be allocated to control and enforcement measures referred to in article 78 . ### eur x of the resources referred to in paragraph shall be allocated to control and enforcement measures referred to in article 78 .


### the emff may support the compensation regime introduced by council regulation no 791 / 2007 for the additional costs incurred by the operators in the fishing , farming and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the azores , madeira , the canary islands , french guiana , and r&#233 ; union . ### the emff may support the compensation regime introduced by council regulation no 791 / 2007 for the additional costs incurred by the operators in the fishing , aquaculture , processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the azores , madeira , the canary islands , and the french outermost regions under article 349 tfeu .


### forms of extensive aquaculture including conservation and improvement of the environment , biodiversity , and management of the landscape and traditional features of aquaculture zones . ### forms of aquaculture including conservation and improvement of the environment , biodiversity , and management of the landscape and traditional features of aquaculture zones .


### priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support . the compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans should gradually be phased out as the importance of this particular kind of support has lost its interest in the light of the evolving structure of the union market for this kind of products and the growing importance of strong producer ' s organisations . ### priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support , including compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans .


### in order to ensure the viability of fisheries and aquaculture in a highly competitive market , it is necessary to lay down provisions granting support for the implementation of the [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] 1 as well as for marketing and processing activities carried by operators to maximise the value of fisheries and aquaculture products . particular attention should be paid to the promotion of operations which integrate producing , processing and marketing activities of the supply chain . in order to adapt to the new discard ban policy , the emff should also support the processing of unwanted catches . ### in order to ensure the viability of fisheries and aquaculture in a highly competitive market , it is necessary to lay down provisions granting support for the implementation of the [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] 1 as well as for marketing and processing activities carried by operators to maximise the value of fisheries and aquaculture products . particular attention should be paid to the promotion of operations which integrate producing , processing and marketing activities of the supply chain .


### the analysis shall be structured around the union priorities . specific needs concerning climate change mitigation and adaptation and promotion of innovation shall be assessed across union priorities , in view of identifying relevant responses in these two areas at the level of each priority ; a synthesis of the situation of the policy areas eligible for support in terms of strengths and weaknesses ; ### the analysis shall be structured around the union priorities as laid out in article 6 . specific needs concerning the mitigation of climate change and adaptation and the promotion of innovation shall be assessed in relation to union priorities , in view of identifying the most relevant responses at the level of each of the priorities related to those areas ;


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 42 , article 43 , article 91 , article 100 , article 173 , article 175 , article 188 , article 192 , article 194 and article 195 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 42 , article 43 , article 91 , article 100 , article 173 , article 175 , article 188 , article 192 , article 194 , article 195 and article 349 thereof ,


### the control and eradication of diseases in aquaculture under the terms of council decision 2009 / 470 / ec on expenditure in the veterinary field ; ### the costs of control and eradication of diseases in aquaculture under the terms of council decision 2009 / 470 / ec on expenditure in the veterinary field , including the necessary operating cost to fulfil the obligations laid down in an eradication plan ;


### in fisheries areas , community - led local development should encourage innovative approaches to create growth and jobs , in particular by adding value to fisheries products and diversifying the local economy towards new economic activities , including those offered by ' blue growth ' and the broader maritime sectors . ### in fisheries areas , community - led local development should encourage innovative approaches to create growth and jobs , in particular by adding value to fisheries products and diversifying the local economy also towards new economic activities , including those offered by ' blue growth ' and the broader maritime sectors .


### for the purposes of the emff , the integrated local development strategy referred to in article 28 of [ regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] laying down common provisions ] shall be based on the interaction between actors and projects of different sectors of the local economy , in particular the fisheries and aquaculture sectors ; ### for the purposes of the emff , the integrated local development strategy referred to in article 28 of [ regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] laying down common provisions ] shall be based on the interaction between actors and projects of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors , as well as other sectors of the local economy ;


### the creation of a network composed by one or more independent scientific bodies and fishermen or one or more organisations of fishermen ; ### the establishment of partnerships composed by one or more independent scientific bodies and fishermen or one or more organisations of fishermen . the technical bodies may operate as a network ;


### projects , including test projects and cooperation projects ; ### projects , from design to implementation , including test projects and national and cross - border cooperation projects ;


### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , member states may apply an intensity of public aid between 50% and maximum100% of the total eligible expenditure when the operation is implemented under chapter iii of title v and fulfils one of the following criteria : ### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , member states may apply an intensity of public aid between 50% and maximum 100% of the total eligible expenditure when the operation is implemented under chapter i , ii and iv of title v and fulfils all of the following criteria :


### the annual work programme shall set out the objectives pursued , the expected results , the method of implementation and its total amount . it shall also contain a description of the activities to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each activity , an indicative implementation timetable , as well as information on their implementation . it shall include for grants the priorities , the essential evaluation criteria and the maximum rate of co - financing . ### the multiannual operational programme and the annual work programmes shall set out the objectives pursued , the expected results , the method of implementation and its total amount . it shall also contain a description of the activities to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each activity , an indicative implementation timetable , as well as information on their implementation . it shall include for grants the priorities , the essential evaluation criteria and the maximum rate of co - financing .


### support under paragraph 1 shall be granted only to aquaculture enterprises provided that the complementary activities outside aquaculture relate to the core aquaculture business of enterprise , such as angling tourism , aquaculture environmental services or educational activities on aquaculture . ### support under paragraph 1 shall be granted provided that the complementary activities outside aquaculture relate to the core aquaculture business of enterprise , such as angling tourism , aquaculture tourism promoting the aquaculture sector and its products , aquaculture environmental services or educational activities on aquaculture .


### the owner of a fishing vessel having received support under articles 32 , 36 , 39 , or 40 of this regulation shall not transfer the vessel to a third country outside the union during at least 5 years following the date of actual payment to the beneficiary . ### the owner of a fishing vessel having received support under articles 32 , 36 , 39 , or 40 of this regulation shall not transfer that vessel to an operator established in a third country outside the union during at least 5 years following the date of actual payment of this support to the beneficiary . in the event that a vessel is transferred within this term , the member state shall recover the amounts paid in error under that operation , in proportion to the period in which the requirements were not met .


### the support given may include measures provided for chapters i and ii of this title , provided there is a clear rational for their management at local level . when assistance is granted for operations corresponding to these measures , the relevant conditions and the scales of contribution per operation laid down in chapters i and ii of this title shall apply . ### the support given may include measures provided for chapters i , ii and iv of this title , provided there is a clear rational for their management at local level . when assistance is granted for operations corresponding to these measures , the relevant conditions and the scales of contribution per operation laid down in chapters i , ii and iv of this title shall apply .


### construction of new fishing vessels , decommissioning or importation of fishing vessels ; ### construction of new fishing vessels , decommissioning , excluding specific , sufficiently substantiated cases , or importation of fishing vessels ;


### the designation of the partners referred to in article 5 of the [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] and the results of the consultation of the partners ; ### the procedure of designation of the partners referred to in article 5 of the [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] and the results of the consultation of the partners ;


### developing or introducing in the market new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems . ### developing , innovating and introducing in the market new or substantially improved products in accordance with the techniques referred to by the oecd in new processes or management and organisation systems


### the technical tools for setting up and running of an operational european marine observation and data network aiming to facilitate the collection , assembling , quality control , re - use and distribution of marine data through cooperation between the member states institutions involved in the network . ### the technical tools for setting up and running of an operational european marine observation and data network aiming to facilitate the collection , acquisition , assembling , quality control , re - use and distribution of marine data and knowledge through cooperation between the member states institutions involved in the network .


### ' fisherman ' means any person engaging in professional fishing , as recognised by the member state , on board of an operational fishing vessel or engaging in professional harvesting of marine organisms , as recognised by the member state , without a vessel ; ### ‘ fisherman’ means any person engaging in professional fishing , owners of fishing vessels or employees , as recognised by the member state , on board of an operational fishing vessel or engaging in professional harvesting of marine organisms , as recognised by the member state , without a vessel ;


### conscious of the potential that diversification offers for small scale coastal fishermen and their crucial role in coastal communities , the emff should help diversification by covering business start - ups and investments for the retrofitting of their vessels , in addition to the relevant training to acquire professional skills in the relevant field outside fishing activities . ### the emff should help create jobs by covering business start - ups in the fisheries sector and the development of complementary activities linked to fishing activity , in addition to the relevant training to acquire adequate professional skills .


### conscious of the potential that diversification offers for small scale coastal fishermen and their crucial role in coastal communities , the emff should help diversification by covering business start - ups and investments for the retrofitting of their vessels , in addition to the relevant training to acquire professional skills in the relevant field outside fishing activities . ### the emff should help create jobs by covering business start - ups in the fisheries sector , as well as the relevant training to acquire the necessary professional skills .


### the analysis shall be structured around the union priorities . specific needs concerning climate change mitigation and adaptation and promotion of innovation shall be assessed across union priorities , in view of identifying relevant responses in these two areas at the level of each priority ; a synthesis of the situation of the policy areas eligible for support in terms of strengths and weaknesses ; ### the analysis shall be structured around the union priorities as laid out in article 6 . specific needs concerning the mitigation of climate change and adaptation and the promotion of innovation shall be assessed in relation to union priorities , in view of identifying the most relevant responses at the level of each of the priorities related to those areas ;


### it is paramount to better integrate environmental concerns into the cfp which should deliver on the objectives and targets of the union ' s environmental policy and the europe 2020 strategy . the cfp is aimed at an exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield , not later than 2015 . the cfp shall implement the precautionary and eco - system approaches to fisheries management . consequently the emff should contribute to the protection of the marine environment as set out in the directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy ### it is paramount to better integrate environmental concerns into the cfp which should deliver on the objectives and targets of the union ' s environmental policy and the europe 2020 strategy . the cfp is aimed at an exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks at levels not less than those which can produce the maximum sustainable yield , not later than 2015 where possible and by 2020 at the very latest for all stocks . the cfp shall implement the precautionary and eco - system approaches to fisheries management . consequently the emff should contribute to the protection of the marine environment as set out in the directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy


### diversification of the income of aquaculture enterprises through the development of new aquaculture species with good market prospects ; ### diversification of the income of the aquaculture sector through the development of new aquaculture species with good market prospects ;


### the level of employment in fisheries and aquaculture , ### the level of employment in fisheries including the units taken out of operation under the fifg 2004 - 2006 and the eff 2007 - 2013 , and aquaculture and processing ,


### in order to facilitate diversification and job creation outside fishing , the emff may support : ### in order to facilitate job creation , the emff may support business start - ups in the fishing sector and the development of complementary fishing - related activities .


### operations under this article shall be implemented by public law bodies and shall involve fishermen or organisations of fishermen , recognised by the member state , or non - governmental organisation in partnership with organisations of fishermen or flags as defined under article 62 . ### operations under this article shall be implemented by public law bodies , scientific or technical bodies and shall involve regional advisory councils , fishermen or organisations of fishermen , producer organisations , recognised by the member state , or non - governmental organisation in partnership with organisations of fishermen or flags as defined under article 62 .


### eur 4 535 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph shall be allocated to the sustainable development of fisheries , aquaculture and fisheries areas under chapters i , ii and iii of title v . ### eur x of the resources referred to in paragraph shall be allocated to the sustainable development of fisheries , aquaculture and fisheries areas under chapters i , ii , iii and iv of title v .


### certification and promotion including of sustainable fishery and aquaculture products and of environmentally friendly processing methods ; ### certification and promotion including of seasonal and local coastal fisheries and aquaculture products ;


### purchase and installation of the components necessary to ensure data transmission from actors involved in fishing and the marketing of fishery products to the relevant member state and eu authorities , including the necessary components for electronic recording and reporting systems , vessel monitoring systems , and automatic identification systems used for control purposes ; ### development , purchase and installation of the components necessary to ensure data transmission from actors involved in fishing and the marketing of fishery products to the relevant member state and eu authorities , including the necessary components for electronic recording and reporting systems , vessel monitoring systems , and automatic identification systems used for control purposes ;


### fostering the implementation of the cfp . ### fostering the implementation of the cfp and the operation of the common organisation of the markets .


### the amount of financial assistance granted under paragraph 1 shall not exceed 50% of the budget foreseen in the business plan for each operation and shall not exceed a maximum amount of 50 000 eur for each operation . ### the amount of financial assistance granted under paragraph 1 shall not exceed 50% of the budget foreseen in the business plan for each operation and shall not exceed a maximum amount of eur 100 000 for each operation .


### in order to improve working conditions on board for fishermen the emff may support investments on board or in individual equipments providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or union law . ### in order to improve working conditions on board for fishermen in relation to health and safety , the emff may support investments on board or in individual equipments providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or union law .


### in order to facilitate the use of unwanted catches the emff may support investments in fishing ports and landing sites which enable to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and which valorise under - used components of the fish caught , in line with article 15 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] and article 8 of the [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] . ### investments shall concern : improving the quality and freshness of landed products ; b ) improving conditions regarding landing , processing , storage and auction ; c ) measures to reduce unwanted catches , to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks , where these are landed , and to valorise underused components of fish caught ; d ) energy efficiency ; e ) environmental protection , notably the collection , storage and treatment of waste and marine waste ; f ) improving safety and working conditions ; g ) the supply of fuel , ice , water and electricity ; h ) fishing vessel maintenance and repair equipment ; the construction , modernisation and extension of quays to improve safety during landing or loading ; j ) computerised management of fishing activities ; k ) the networking of fishing ports , landing sites and fish markets .


### the feasibility studies and advice referred to respectively in paragraph 1 and shall be provided by recognised scientific or technical bodies with the required advisory competences as recognised by the national law of each member state . ### the feasibility studies and advice referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided by scientific or technical bodies or by economic advisory entities equipped with the required competences .


### in order to foster forms of aquaculture with high growth potential , the emff may support investment in the development of off - shore or non food aquaculture . ### in order to foster different forms of aquaculture with high growth potential in certain specific regions of the eu , the emff must support all investment in the development of aquaculture , whether inshore or off - shore and for food and non food purposes . the emff may support :


### in order to reduce the impact of fishing on the marine environment , foster the elimination of discards and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy , the emff may support investments in equipment : ### in order to reduce the impact of fishing on the marine environment , foster the elimination of discards and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species at levels which can at least produce the msy , the emff may support investments in equipment :


### fishing vessels involved in projects financed under this article shall not exceed 5% of the vessels of the national fleet or 5% of the national fleet tonnage in gross tonnage , calculated at the time of submission of the application . ### fishing vessels involved in projects financed under this article shall not exceed 5% of the vessels of the national fleet or 5% of the national fleet tonnage in gross tonnage , calculated at the time of submission of the application . at the request of a member state , in duly justified circumstances and on the basis of a recommendation by the stecf , the commission may approve projects that exceed the limit set in this paragraph .


### integrated maritime surveillance to enhance effectiveness and efficiency through information exchange across sectors and borders while taking due account of existing and future systems ; ### integrated maritime surveillance to enhance the safe , secure and sustainable use of maritime space , through enhanced effectiveness and efficiency through information exchange across sectors and borders while taking due account of existing and future cooperation mechanisms and systems ;


### conscious of the potential that diversification offers for small scale coastal fishermen and their crucial role in coastal communities , the emff should help diversification by covering business start - ups and investments for the retrofitting of their vessels , in addition to the relevant training to acquire professional skills in the relevant field outside fishing activities . ### the emff should help create jobs by covering business start - ups in the fisheries sector , as well as the relevant training to acquire the necessary professional skills .


### in order to ensure efficient implementation of conservation measures under articles 17 and 21 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] the emff may support : ### in order to ensure efficient implementation of conservation measures adopted under the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] , including the multiannual plans , the emff may support :


### the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to owners of union fishing vessels whose vessels are which have carried a fishing activity for at least 60 days at sea during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application . ### the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to owners of union fishing vessels whose vessels are which have carried a fishing activity for at least 60 days at sea during the two calendar years preceding the date of submission of the application combined .


### a fisheries area eligible for support shall be : ### a fisheries area eligible for support may apply to fishing at sea , fishing in inland water or aquaculture . it shall be :


### supporting diversification and job creation in fisheries areas , in particular in other maritime sectors ; ### supporting diversification inside or outside commercial fisheries , lifelong learning and job creation in fisheries areas ;


### in order to reduce the impact of inland fishing on the environment , increase energy efficiency , increase the quality of fish landed , or to improve safety or working conditions , the emff may support the following investments : ### in order to reduce the impact of inland fishing on the environment , increase energy efficiency , increase the quality of fish landed , the promotion of human capital or to improve safety or working conditions , the emff may support the following investments :


### operations under this article shall be implemented by public law bodies and shall involve fishermen or organisations of fishermen , recognised by the member state , or non - governmental organisation in partnership with organisations of fishermen or flags as defined under article 62 . ### operations under this article shall be implemented by public law bodies , scientific or technical bodies and shall involve regional advisory councils , fishermen or organisations of fishermen , producer organisations , recognised by the member state , or non - governmental organisation in partnership with organisations of fishermen or flags as defined under article 62 .


### in order to facilitate the use of unwanted catches the emff may support investments in fishing ports and landing sites which enable to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and which valorise under - used components of the fish caught , in line with article 15 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] and article 8 of the [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] . ### in order to facilitate the use of unwanted catches the emff may support investments in fishing ports , landing sites and shelters which enable to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and which add value to under - used components of catches , in line with article 15 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] and article 8 of the [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] .


### - eur 4 300 000 for the azores and madeira ; ### - eur x for the azores and madeira ;


### promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries areas ; ### promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries areas , and at the same time helping to promote the improvement of the social and economic conditions of fishing communities ;


### activities referred to in paragraph 1 may cover data collection activities , studies , dissemination of knowledge and best practices . ### activities referred to in paragraph 1 may cover data collection activities , studies , pilot projects , dissemination of knowledge and best practices , in particular through seminars .


### priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support . the compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans should gradually be phased out as the importance of this particular kind of support has lost its interest in the light of the evolving structure of the union market for this kind of products and the growing importance of strong producer ' s organisations . ### priority should be given to producer organisations and other representative fishing organisations , in particular fishermen ' s associations , and associations of producer organisations by granting them support .


### the construction or installation of static or movable facilities intended to protect and enhance marine fauna and flora ; ### the construction , installation or modernisation of static or movable facilities intended to protect and enhance marine fauna and flora ;


### for the purpose of increasing the quality of the product landed , increasing energy efficiency , contributing to environmental protection or improving safety and working conditions , the emff may support investments improving fishing port infrastructure or landing sites , including investments in facilities for waste and marine litter collection . ### the emff may support investments improving fishing port infrastructure , landing sites and fish markets .


### support shall not contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines . support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel . ### the support provided for in paragraph 1 a ) shall contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines provided that the vessel is included in a fleet segment in which fishing capacity is shown to be in balance with the available fishing possibilities within the framework of that laid down in article 35 of regulation xxxx / xxxx . support for the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines may be granted to : small - scale coastal fishing vessels of up to 12 metres in length which do not use trawling gear and / or which operate for a duration of less than 24 hours , provided that the new engine has the same or lesser power than the previous engine . b ) vessels of up to 24 metres in length other than those specified in point a ) , provided that the power of the new engine is 20% less than that of the engine being replaced .


### support shall take the form of compensation for a maximum of two years during the period of the conversion of the enterprise to organic production or during the preparation for participation in the emas scheme . ### support shall take the form of compensation for a maximum of five years during the period of the conversion of the enterprise to organic production or during the preparation for participation in the emas scheme .


### the support given may include measures provided for chapters i and ii of this title , provided there is a clear rational for their management at local level . when assistance is granted for operations corresponding to these measures , the relevant conditions and the scales of contribution per operation laid down in chapters i and ii of this title shall apply . ### the support given may include measures provided for chapters i , ii and iv of this title , provided there is a clear rational for their management at local level . when assistance is granted for operations corresponding to these measures , the relevant conditions and the scales of contribution per operation laid down in chapters i , ii and iv of this title shall apply .


### investments on board aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants or green - house gases and increasing energy efficiency of fishing vessels ; ### investments on board or in equipment aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants or green - house gases and increasing energy efficiency of fishing vessels . investments in fishing gears shall be eligible provided that they do not compromise the selectivity thereof ;


### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level . ### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level , with particular regard to the identification and mapping of most suitable areas for developing aquaculture , where applicable taking into account maritime spatial planning processes .


### the member states concerned shall submit to the commission a compensation plan for each region concerned including the list and quantities referred to in article 73 , the level of compensation referred to in article 74 and the competent authority as laid down in article 108 . ### the member states concerned shall submit to the commission a compensation plan for each region concerned including the list and quantities and the type of operators referred to in article 73 , the level of compensation referred to in article 74 and the competent authority as laid down in article 108 .


### in order to facilitate the use of unwanted catches the emff may support investments in fishing ports and landing sites which enable to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and which valorise under - used components of the fish caught , in line with article 15 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] and article 8 of the [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] . ### investments shall concern : improving the quality and freshness of landed products ; b ) improving conditions regarding landing , processing , storage and auction ; c ) measures to reduce unwanted catches , to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks , where these are landed , and to valorise underused components of fish caught ; d ) energy efficiency ; e ) environmental protection , notably the collection , storage and treatment of waste and marine waste ; f ) improving safety and working conditions ; g ) the supply of fuel , ice , water and electricity ; h ) fishing vessel maintenance and repair equipment ; the construction , modernisation and extension of quays to improve safety during landing or loading ; j ) computerised management of fishing activities ; k ) the networking of fishing ports , landing sites and fish markets .


### conscious of the importance of ensuring conservation of marine biological and protecting fish stocks in particular from illegal fishing and in the spirit of the conclusions drawn in the green paper on the reform of the cfp , those operators who do not comply with the rules of the cfp , and particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute therefore a serious threat to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy , and those who are involved in iuu fishing should be excluded from support under the emff . union funding should not at any stage from the selection to the implementation of an operation be used to undermine the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources expressed in the objectives of the cfp regulation . ### conscious of the importance of ensuring conservation of marine biological and protecting fish stocks in particular from illegal fishing and in the spirit of the conclusions drawn in the green paper on the reform of the cfp , those operators who do not comply with the rules of the cfp , and particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute therefore a serious threat to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species at levels which can produce the msy , and those who are involved in iuu fishing should be excluded from support under the emff . union funding should not at any stage from the selection to the implementation of an operation be used to undermine the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources expressed in the objectives of the cfp regulation .


### as regards all measures , the historical allocations under council regulation no 1198 / 2006 and the historical consumption under council regulation no 861 / 2006 . ### as regards all measures , the previous allocation of funds under council regulation no 1198 / 2006 for the 2007–2013 period and the previous consumption under council regulation no 861 / 2006 .


### a fisheries area eligible for support shall be : ### a fisheries area eligible for support shall be functionally coherent in geographical , economic and social terms , taking specific account of the fisheries , aquaculture and related industries , and offer sufficient critical mass in terms of human , financial and economic resources to support a viable local development strategy .


### support shall not contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines . support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel . ### support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels .


### aquaculture contributes to growth and jobs in coastal and rural regions . therefore , it is crucial that the emff is accessible to aquaculture enterprises , in particular smes and contributes to bringing new aquaculture farmers into the business . in order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship . therefore the emff should support innovative operations and business development , in particular non - food and off - shore aquaculture . ### aquaculture contributes to growth and jobs in coastal and rural regions . therefore , it is crucial that the emff is accessible to aquaculture enterprises , regardless of their size , and contributes to bringing new aquaculture farmers into the business . in order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship . therefore the emff should support innovative operations and the business development of aquaculture enterprises in general , including non - food and off - shore aquaculture .


### the emff may support the preparation and implementation of production and marketing plans referred to in article 32 of [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] . ### in accordance with article 20 , the emff shall support the preparation and implementation of production and marketing plans referred to in article 32 of [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] .


### in order to facilitate diversification and job creation outside fishing , the emff may support : ### in order to facilitate job creation , the emff may support business start - ups in the fishing sector and the development of complementary fishing - related activities .


### the feasibility studies and advice referred to respectively in paragraph 1 and shall be provided by recognised scientific or technical bodies with the required advisory competences as recognised by the national law of each member state . ### the feasibility studies and advice referred to respectively in paragraph 1 and shall be provided by recognised scientific or technical bodies with the required advisory competences as recognised in the business classification provided for in the national contract law for public administration .


### the creation of a network composed by one or more independent scientific bodies and fishermen or one or more organisations of fishermen ; ### the establishment of partnerships composed by one or more independent scientific bodies and fishermen or one or more organisations of fishermen . the technical bodies may operate as a network ;


### the commission shall lay down , by means of implementing acts , rules for the presentation of the elements described in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 . these implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 151 . ### the commission shall lay down , by means of implementing acts , rules for the presentation of the elements described in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 . these implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 151 .


### it is vital for the union that a sustainable balance be achieved between fresh water resources and their exploitation ; therefore having due regard to environmental impact while ensuring that these sectors retain economic viability , appropriate provisions should support inland fishing . ### it is vital for the union that a sustainable balance be achieved between fresh water resources and their exploitation , considering that river basins , estuaries and coastal lagoons are privileged breeding habitats and act like hatcheries for many species of juvenile fish ; therefore having due regard to environmental impact while ensuring that these sectors retain economic viability , appropriate provisions should support inland fishing .


### for the purpose of increasing the quality of the product landed , increasing energy efficiency , contributing to environmental protection or improving safety and working conditions , the emff may support investments improving fishing port infrastructure or landing sites , including investments in facilities for waste and marine litter collection . ### the emff may support investments improving fishing port infrastructure , landing sites and fish markets .


### conscious of the weak presence of small scale coastal fishermen in the social dialogue , the emff should support organisations promoting this dialogue in the appropriate fora ### conscious of the social and territorial importance of coastal fishermen , the emff should support organisations promoting the social dialogue of the coastal fishing sector in the appropriate fora


### in order to foster forms of aquaculture with high growth potential , the emff may support investment in the development of off - shore or non food aquaculture . ### the emff may support :


### on existing ports and landing sites as referred to in article 41 and under the conditions set out in that article . ### on fishing ports , shelters and landing sites as referred to in article 41 and under the conditions set out in that article .


### a demonstration of a pertinent approach integrated into the programme towards innovation , the environment , including the specific needs of natura 2000 areas , and climate change mitigation and adaptation ; ### a demonstration of a pertinent approach integrated into the programme towards innovation , the environment , including the specific needs of natura 2000 areas , climate change mitigation and adaptation and the implementation of 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 ;


### lifelong learning , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices and acquisition of new professional skills in aquaculture ; ### lifelong learning , promotion of occupational safety , dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge and innovative practices and acquisition of new professional skills in aquaculture ;


### in order to stimulate innovation in aquaculture , the emff may support operations : ### in order to stimulate innovation in aquaculture , the emff may support projects aiming at :


### in line with the discard ban introduced by the cfp , the emff should support investments on board aiming at make the best use of unwanted fish caught and valorise underused components of the fish caught . considering the scarcity of the resources , in order to maximise the value of the fish caught , the emff should also support investments on board aiming at adding commercial value to fish caught . ### in line with the gradual discard ban and the gradual introduction of the obligation to land all catches by the cfp , the emff should support investments on board aiming at make the best use of unwanted fish caught and valorise underused components of the fish caught . considering the scarcity of the resources , in order to maximise the value of the fish caught , the emff should also support investments on board aiming at adding commercial value to fish caught .


### new forms of income combined with aquaculture activities have already shown their added value for business development . therefore the emff should support these complementary activities outside aquaculture such as angling - tourism , educational or environmental activities . ### new forms of income combined with aquaculture activities have already shown their added value for business development . therefore the emff should support these complementary activities outside aquaculture such as angling - tourism , educational or environmental activities , provided that they do not lead to a radical change in aquaculture activities and do not cause any significant decrease in production .


### in order to sustain diversification by inland fishermen , the emff may support the reassignment of vessels operating in inland fishing to other activities outside fishing under the conditions of article 32 of this regulation . ### in order to sustain diversification by inland fishermen , the emff may support the diversification of inland fishing activities to other activities outside fishing under the conditions of articles 32 and 32a of this regulation .


### 65 % of the eligible expenditure for the support referred to in article 79 . ### 80 % of the eligible expenditure for the support referred to in article 79 .


### member states shall ensure that operations to be financed under this article are selected through an accelerated procedure . ### member states shall ensure that the beneficiaries to be financed under this article are selected through an accelerated procedure , in particular when the support to be granted does not exceed the sum of eur 4 000 .


### limiting the physical and biological impacts of fishing on the ecosystem or the sea bed . ### limiting the physical and biological impacts of fishing on the ecosystem or the sea bed , particularly in areas identified as biogeographically sensitive .


### in fisheries areas , community - led local development should encourage innovative approaches to create growth and jobs , in particular by adding value to fisheries products and diversifying the local economy towards new economic activities , including those offered by ' blue growth ' and the broader maritime sectors . ### in fisheries areas , community - led local development should encourage innovative approaches to create growth and jobs , in particular by adding value to fisheries products and maximising the potential of new economic activities , including those offered by ‘ blue growth’ and the broader maritime sectors .


### for this purpose , the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing act , detailing the changes in the priorities of the union in the enforcement and control policy mentioned in article 18 and the corresponding eligible operations to be prioritised . ### for this purpose , the commission shall be authorised to adopt delegated acts , as referred to in article 150 , in order to detail the changes in the priorities of the union in the enforcement and control policy mentioned in article 18 and the corresponding eligible operations to be prioritised .


### enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of aquaculture enterprises , smes in particular ; ### enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of aquaculture enterprises , in particular by simplifying licensing procedures for production units ;


### in order to contribute to the elimination of discards and by - catches and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy , the emff may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new technical or organisational knowledge reducing impacts of fishing activities on the environment or achieving a more sustainable use of marine biological resources . ### in order to contribute to the significant reduction in discards and by - catches and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species at levels which can produce the msy , the emff may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new technical or organisational knowledge reducing impacts of fishing activities on the environment or achieving a more sustainable use of marine biological resources .


### - eur 4 900 000 for the french guiana and réunion . ### - eur x for guadeloupe , the french guiana , martinique , réunion and saint - martin .


### operations under this article must be carried out in collaboration with a scientific or technical body as recognised by the national law of each member state which shall validate the results of such operations . ### operations under this article must be carried out by or in collaboration with public or private scientific or technical bodies as recognised by the national law of each member state which shall validate the results of such operations .


### a demonstration of a pertinent approach integrated into the programme towards innovation , the environment , including the specific needs of natura 2000 areas , and climate change mitigation and adaptation ; ### an analysis showing that the programme takes account of the effects of fishing and aquaculture on the environment and , when appropriate , the specific needs of natura 2000 areas ;


### in order to foster forms of aquaculture with high growth potential , the emff may support investment in the development of off - shore or non food aquaculture ### the emff may support investments in increasing the production of and / or modernising existing aquaculture enterprises or for establishing new ones , provided that development is consistent with the multiannual national strategic plan for the development of aquaculture .


### ' fisheries area ' means an area with sea or lake shore or including ponds or a river estuary with a significant level of employment in fisheries or aquaculture and designated as such by the member state ; ### ' fisheries area ' means an area with sea , river or lake shore or including ponds or a river estuary with a significant level of employment in fisheries or aquaculture and designated as such by the member state ;


### in the same vein , the emff should support the reduction of the impact of fishing on the marine environment in particular through the promotion of eco innovation , more selective gears and equipment as well as measures aiming at protecting and restoring marine biodiversity and ecosystems and the services they provide , in line with the eu biodiversity strategy to 2020 . ### in the same vein , the emff should support the reduction of the impact of fishing on the marine environment in particular through the promotion of eco innovation , more selective gears and equipment and the provision of training to fishermen , as well as measures aiming at protecting and restoring marine biodiversity and ecosystems and the services they provide , in line with the eu biodiversity strategy to 2020 .


### the emff may support operating costs of the advisory councils as set up by article 52 of [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] . ### the emff may support operating and expertise costs of the advisory councils as set up by article 52 of [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] .


### type of operations related to small scale coastal fisheries may benefit from an increase by type of operations related to small scale coastal fisheries may benefit from an increase by ### percentage points 25 percentage points 30


### ensure a significant representation of fisheries and aquaculture sectors . ### ensure a majority representation of fisheries and aquaculture sectors .


### to ensure that the emff contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the imp and the europe 2020 strategy , it is necessary to focus on a limited number of core priorities relating to fostering innovation and knowledge based fisheries and aquaculture , promoting sustainable and resource - efficient fishing and aquaculture , and increasing employment and territorial cohesion by unlocking the growth and job potential of coastal and inland fisheries communities and promoting diversification of fisheries activities into other sectors of the marine economy . ### to ensure that the emff contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the imp and the europe 2020 strategy , it is necessary to focus on a limited number of core priorities relating to fostering innovation and knowledge based fisheries and aquaculture , promoting sustainable and resource - efficient fishing and aquaculture , and increasing employment and territorial cohesion by unlocking the growth and job potential of coastal and inland fisheries communities .


### 2 , operations financed under this article must be carried out in collaboration with a scientific or technical body recognised by the member state which shall validate the results of such operations . ### operations financed under this article must be carried out in collaboration with a scientific or technical body recognised by the member state by means of the business classification provided for in national contract law for public administration .


### support shall only be granted for aquaculture stock insurance contracts which cover economic losses under paragraph 1 exceeding 30% of the average annual production of the aquaculture farmer . ### support shall only be granted for aquaculture stock insurance contracts or mutual funds which cover economic losses under paragraph 1 exceeding 30% of the average annual production of the aquaculture farmer .


### the analysis shall be structured around the union priorities . specific needs concerning climate change mitigation and adaptation and promotion of innovation shall be assessed across union priorities , in view of identifying relevant responses in these two areas at the level of each priority ; a synthesis of the situation of the policy areas eligible for support in terms of strengths and weaknesses ; ### the analysis shall be structured around the union priorities as laid out in article 6 . specific needs concerning the mitigation of climate change and adaptation and the promotion of innovation shall be assessed in relation to union priorities , in view of identifying the most relevant responses at the level of each of the priorities related to those areas ;


### encouraging new aquaculture farmers ### encouraging new farmers in the sector of aquaculture and processing aquaculture products


### participation in ex - situ conservation and reproduction of aquatic animals , within the framework of conservation and biodiversity restoration programmes developed by public authorities , or under their supervision ; ### costs directly related to participation in ex - situ conservation and reproduction of aquatic animals , within the framework of conservation and biodiversity restoration programmes developed by public authorities , or under their supervision ;


### certification and promotion including of sustainable fishery and aquaculture products and of environmentally friendly processing methods ; ### certification and promotion including of seasonal and local coastal fisheries and aquaculture products ;


### as regards all measures , the historical allocations under council regulation no 1198 / 2006 and the historical consumption under council regulation no 861 / 2006 . ### as regards all measures , the previous allocation of funds under council regulation no 1198 / 2006 for the 2007–2013 period and the previous consumption under council regulation no 861 / 2006 .


### support under paragraph 1 shall take the form of annual compensation for the additional costs incurred or income foregone resulting from management requirements in the areas concerned , related to the implementation of council directive 92 / 43 / eec or council and european parliament directive 2009 / 147 / ec . ### support under paragraph 1 shall take the form of annual compensation for the additional costs incurred and / or income foregone resulting from management requirements in the areas concerned , related to the implementation of council directive 92 / 43 / eec or council and european parliament directive 2009 / 147 / ec .


### investments on board aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants or green - house gases and increasing energy efficiency of fishing vessels ; ### investments on board or in equipment aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants or green - house gases and increasing energy efficiency of fishing vessels . investments in fishing gears shall be eligible provided that they do not compromise the selectivity thereof ;


### the feasibility studies and advice referred to respectively in paragraph 1 and shall be provided by recognised scientific or technical bodies with the required advisory competences as recognised by the national law of each member state . ### the feasibility studies and advice referred to respectively in paragraph 1 and shall be provided by recognised scientific or technical bodies with the required advisory competences as recognised in the business classification provided for in the national contract law for public administration .


### stakeholder participation in designing and implementing conservation measures in the meaning of articles 17 and 21 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] ### stakeholder participation in designing and implementing the multiannual plans referred to in articles 9 , 10 and 11 and conservation measures in the meaning of articles 17 and 21 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy


### in line with the goal of simplification , all activities of the emff which fall under shared management , including control and data collection , should take the form of one single operational programme per member state , in accordance with its national structure . the programming exercise shall cover the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 . each member state should prepare a single operational programme . each programme should identify a strategy for meeting targets in relation to the union priorities for the emff and a selection of measures . programming should comply with union priorities , while being adapted to national contexts and complement the other union policies , in particular rural development policy and cohesion policy . ### in line with the goal of simplification and decentralisation , all activities of the emff which fall under shared management , including control and data collection , should take the form of one single operational programme per member state , in accordance with its national structure . the programming exercise shall cover the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 . each member state should prepare a single operational programme incorporating all of the operational programmes from the different regions . each programme should identify a strategy for meeting targets in relation to the union priorities for the emff and a selection of measures . programming should comply with union priorities , while being adapted to national contexts and complement the other union policies , in particular rural development policy and cohesion policy .


### ' inland fishing ' means fishing carried out for commercial purposes by vessels operating exclusively in inland waters or by other devices used for ice fishing ; ### ' inland fishing ' means fishing carried out for commercial purposes , from a vessel or otherwise , exclusively in inland waters or by other devices used for ice fishing ;