### the commission shall decide on the reintroduction of border control at internal borders . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33a . ### the commission , as a measure of last resort and taking into account the protection of the common interests within the area without internal border controls , and when all other measures , in particular those referred to in articles 14 and 15 of the regulation no . . . / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of [ . . . ] [ on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis ] , have been incapable of effectively mitigating the serious threat identified , may recommend one or more specific member states to reintroduce border control at the relevant internal borders . the commission shall transmit to the european parliament and the council a report assessing the necessity of the reintroduction of border control . the european parliament may present its opinion within one month after which the council may decide , by qualified majority , on the reintroduction of border control at internal borders , based on the commission recommendation and taking into account the opinion of the european parliament .


### in cases where the commission finds that there are persistent serious deficiencies related to external border control or return procedures identified in accordance with article 15 of the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis , and insofar as these deficiencies constitute a serious threat to public policy or internal security at the union or national level , border control at internal borders may be reintroduced for a period of no more than six months . this period can be prolonged by a further period of no more than six months if the serious deficiencies are not remedied . no more than three such prolongations will be possible . ### in cases where the commission finds that there are persistent serious deficiencies related to external border control or return procedures identified in the framework of an rigorous evaluation process , in accordance with article 15 of the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis , as a measure of last resort , and insofar as these deficiencies constitute a serious threat to public policy or internal security within the area without internal border controls , border control at internal borders may be reintroduced for a period of no more than six months . this period can be prolonged by a further period of no more than six months if such serious deficiencies are not remedied . no more than three such prolongations will be possible .


### the temporary reintroduction of certain controls at internal borders could also be a response to serious deficiencies identified by schengen evaluations in accordance with article 15 of the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis , where the circumstances would be such as to constitute a serious threat to public policy or to internal security at the union or national level . ### the temporary reintroduction of certain controls at internal borders could also be a response to serious deficiencies detected in the framework of a rigorous evaluation process , in accordance with article 15 of the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis , as a measure of last resort , and insofar as the circumstances would be such as to constitute a serious threat to public policy or to internal security in the area without internal border controls .


### the total period during which border control is reintroduced at internal borders , on the basis of the initial period under paragraph 1 and prolongations under paragraph 3 , shall not exceed six months . in cases of persistent serious deficiencies related to external border control or return procedures identified in accordance with article 15 of the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis , the commission can decide to extend this period . ### the total period during which border control is reintroduced at internal borders , on the basis of the initial period under paragraph 1 and prolongations under paragraph 3 , shall not exceed six months . in cases of persistent serious deficiencies related to external border control or return procedures identified in accordance with article 15 of the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis , the commission can decide to extend this period in accordance with article 26 , until those serious deficiencies are remedied . in parallel , commission shall take the necessary actions and shall decide on follow - up measures for the relevant member states likely to adequately remedy the threat to public policy or internal security .


### sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects , poverty reduction , including through private - sector development ; promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , rural development , climate action and disaster resilience ; ### sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects , poverty reduction , including through private - sector development ; promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , rural development , climate action , energy efficiency and disaster resilience ;


### ' support for policy reform ' means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open methods of coordination ; ### ' support for policy reform ' means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems , as well as support for development of a european youth policy through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open method of coordination ;


### their transnational character , in particular transnational mobility and cooperation aiming at long - term systemic impact ; ### their transnational character , in particular transnational mobility and cooperation aiming at sustainable systemic impact ;


### the programme covers education at all levels , in a lifelong learning perspective , in particular higher education , vocational education and training and adult learning , school education and youth . ### the programme covers the following fields : general and vocational education , in a lifelong learning perspective , in particular school education , vocational education and training , higher education , adult learning and learning and mobility in old age ; youth , in particular non - formal and informal learning ; sport , in particular grassroots sport .


### improved transparency of qualifications and competences and extended acceptance of union tools should facilitate mobility throughout europe for lifelong learning purposes , therefore contributing to the development of quality education and training , and will facilitate mobility for occupational purposes , between countries as well as across sectors . opening up access for young students to methods , practices and technologies used in other countries will help to improve their employability in a global economy ; it can also help making jobs with an international profile more attractive . ### improved transparency of qualifications and competences and extended acceptance of union tools should facilitate mobility throughout europe for lifelong learning purposes , therefore contributing to the development of quality education and training , and will facilitate mobility for occupational purposes , between countries as well as across sectors . opening up access for young students and adult learners of all ages to methods , practices and technologies used in other countries will help to improve their employability in a global economy ; it can also help making jobs with an international profile more attractive . in that connection , special attention should be paid to intergenerational dialogue and exchanges of experience .


### it includes an international dimension in accordance with article 21 of the treaty of the european union and will also support activities in the field of sport . ### the programme includes an international dimension in accordance with article 21 of the treaty of the european union aimed at supporting the union ' s external action , including its development objectives , through cooperation between the union and third countries .


### to promote the emergence of a european lifelong learning area , trigger policy reforms at national level , support the modernisation of education and training systems , including non - formal learning , and support european cooperation in the youth field , notably through enhanced policy cooperation , better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices ### to promote the emergence of a european lifelong learning area , trigger policy reforms at national level , support the modernisation of education and training systems , including informal and non - formal learning , and support european cooperation in the youth field , notably through enhanced policy cooperation , better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices ;


### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or other learning , including traineeships and non - formal learning , or teaching or participating in a transnational professional development activity . it may include preparatory training in the host language . learning mobility also covers youth exchanges and transnational professional development activities involving youth workers ; ### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or other learning , including apprenticeships , traineeships and non - formal learning , or teaching or participating in a transnational professional development activity . it may include preparatory training in the host language . learning mobility also covers youth exchanges , volunteering , intergenerational dialogue and transnational professional development activities involving youth workers ;


### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to facilitate the participation of people with difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons . ### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to promote social inclusion and the participation of people with special needs , fewer opportunities , difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons .


### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to facilitate the participation of people with difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons . ### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to promote social inclusion and the participation of people with special needs or with fewer opportunities .


### the exclusions provided for in paragraphs 1 to 4 shall cease to apply from the moment any private participation takes place , with the effect that ongoing contracts need to be opened to competition through regular procurement procedures . ### the exclusions provided for in paragraphs 1 to 4 shall cease to apply from the moment any private participation takes place , with the effect that ongoing contracts need to be opened to competition through regular procurement procedures , unless the private participation was not intended or foreseeable at the time of initial contracting .


### the information shall be kept for at least four years from the date of award of the contract so that the contracting entity will be able , during that period , to provide the necessary information to the commission or the national oversight body where they so request it . ### the information shall be kept for at least four years from the date of award of the contract so that the contracting entity will be able , during that period , to provide the necessary information to the commission or the national oversight body .


### public procurement plays a key role in the europe 2020 strategy as one of the market - based instruments to be used to achieve a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth while ensuring the most efficient use of public funds . for that purpose , the current public procurement rules adopted pursuant to directive 2004 / 17 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors and directive 2004 / 18 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts , public supply contracts and public service contracts have to be revised and modernised in order to increase the efficiency of public spending , facilitating in particular the participation of small and medium - sized enterprises in public procurement and to enable procurers to make better use of public procurement in support of common societal goals . there is also a need to clarify basic notions and concepts to ensure better legal certainty and to incorporate certain aspects of related well - established case - law of the court of justice of the european union . ### public procurement plays a key role in the europe 2020 strategy as one of the market - based instruments to be used to achieve a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth while ensuring the most efficient use of public funds . for that purpose , the current public procurement rules adopted pursuant to directive 2004 / 17 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors and directive 2004 / 18 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts , public supply contracts and public service contracts have to be revised and modernised in order to increase the efficiency of public spending , facilitating in particular the participation of small and medium - sized enterprises in public procurement procedures and to enable procurers to make better use of public procurement in support of common societal goals . there is also a need to clarify basic notions and concepts to ensure transparency , fairness and better legal certainty , and to incorporate certain aspects of related well - established case - law of the court of justice of the european union .


### contracts should be awarded on the basis of objective criteria that ensure compliance with the principles of transparency , non - discrimination and equal treatment . those criteria should guarantee that tenders are assessed in conditions of effective competition , also where contracting entities require high - quality works , supplies and services that are optimally suited to their needs . as a result , contracting entities should be allowed to adopt as award criteria either ' the most economically advantageous tender ' or ' the lowest cost ' , taking into account that in the latter case they are free to set adequate quality standards by using technical specifications or contract performance conditions . ### contracts should be awarded on the basis of objective criteria that ensure compliance with the principles of transparency , non - discrimination and equal treatment . those criteria should guarantee that tenders are assessed in conditions of effective competition , also where contracting entities require high - quality works , supplies and services that are optimally suited to their needs . as a result , contracting entities should be allowed to adopt as award criteria ' the most economically advantageous tender ' , in line with the principle of cost - effectiveness and adequate quality .


### member states may provide that , at the request of the subcontractor and where the nature of the contract so allows , the contracting entity shall transfer due payments directly to the subcontractor for services , supplies or works provided to the main contractor . in such case , member states shall put in place appropriate mechanisms permitting the main contractor to object to undue payments . the arrangements concerning that mode of payment shall be set out in the procurement documents . ### member states may provide that , at the request of the subcontractor and where the nature of the contract so allows , the contracting entity shall transfer due payments directly to the subcontractor for services , supplies or works provided to the main contractor . in such case , member states shall put in place appropriate mechanisms permitting the main contractor to object to undue payments ex - post and provide for regulation that allow the contracting authority to take over the main contractor ' s signatory status without re - tendering if necessary , in order to endure legal certainty . the arrangements concerning that mode of payment shall be set out in the procurement documents .


### contracting entities may decide not to award a contract to the tenderer submitting the best tender where they have established that the tender does not comply , at least in an equivalent manner , with obligations established by union legislation in the field of social and labour law or environmental law or of the international social and environmental law provisions listed in annex xiv . ### contracting entities may decide not to award a contract to the tenderer submitting the best tender where they have established that the tender does not comply , at least in an equivalent manner , with obligations established by union or member state legislation in the field of social and labour law or environmental law or of the international social and environmental law provisions listed in annex xiv .


### not all contracting entities may have the internal expertise to deal with economically or technically complex contracts . against this background , appropriate professional support would be an effective complement to monitoring and control activities . on the one hand , this objective can be achieved by knowledge sharing tools offering technical assistance to contracting entities ; on the other hand , business , not least smes , should benefit from administrative assistance , in particular when participating in procurement procedures on a cross - border basis . ### not all contracting entities , and particularly local authorities , may have the internal expertise to deal with economically or technically complex contracts . against this background , appropriate professional support would be an effective complement to monitoring and control activities . on the one hand , this objective can be achieved by knowledge sharing tools offering technical assistance to contracting authorities ; on the other hand , business , not least smes , should benefit from administrative assistance , in particular when participating in procurement procedures on a cross - border basis .


### contracts should be awarded on the basis of objective criteria that ensure compliance with the principles of transparency , non - discrimination and equal treatment . those criteria should guarantee that tenders are assessed in conditions of effective competition , also where contracting entities require high - quality works , supplies and services that are optimally suited to their needs . as a result , contracting entities should be allowed to adopt as award criteria either ' the most economically advantageous tender ' or ' the lowest cost ' , taking into account that in the latter case they are free to set adequate quality standards by using technical specifications or contract performance conditions . ### contracts should be awarded on the basis of objective criteria that ensure compliance with the principles of transparency , non - discrimination and equal treatment . those criteria should guarantee that tenders are assessed in conditions of effective competition , also where contracting entities require high - quality works , supplies and services that are optimally suited to their needs . as a result , contracting entities should be allowed to adopt as award criteria preferably ' the most economically advantageous tender ' and after ' the lowest cost ' , taking into account that in the latter case they are free to set adequate quality standards by using technical specifications or contract performance conditions .


### public procurement plays a key role in the europe 2020 strategy as one of the market - based instruments to be used to achieve a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth while ensuring the most efficient use of public funds . for that purpose , the current public procurement rules adopted pursuant to directive 2004 / 17 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors and directive 2004 / 18 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts , public supply contracts and public service contracts have to be revised and modernised in order to increase the efficiency of public spending , facilitating in particular the participation of small and medium - sized enterprises in public procurement and to enable procurers to make better use of public procurement in support of common societal goals . there is also a need to clarify basic notions and concepts to ensure better legal certainty and to incorporate certain aspects of related well - established case - law of the court of justice of the european union . ### public procurement plays a key role in the europe 2020 strategy as one of the market - based instruments to be used to achieve a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth while ensuring the most efficient use of public funds . for that purpose , the current public procurement rules adopted pursuant to directive 2004 / 17 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors and directive 2004 / 18 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts , public supply contracts and public service contracts have to be revised and modernised in order to increase the efficiency of public spending , facilitating and encouraging in particular the participation of small and medium - sized enterprises in public procurement and to enable procurers to make better use of public procurement in support of common societal goals , without prejudice to the latter autonomy of decision on what to procure and to buy . there is also a need to clarify basic notions and concepts to ensure better legal certainty and to incorporate certain aspects of related well - established case - law of the court of justice of the european union .


### at least 90 % of the activities of that legal person are carried out for the controlling contracting authority or for other legal persons controlled by that contracting authority ; ### the activities in their entirety of that legal person are carried out for the controlling contracting authority or for other legal persons controlled by that contracting authority or with respect to the provision of services of general interest ;


### not all contracting entities may have the internal expertise to deal with economically or technically complex contracts . against this background , appropriate professional support would be an effective complement to monitoring and control activities . on the one hand , this objective can be achieved by knowledge sharing tools offering technical assistance to contracting entities ; on the other hand , business , not least smes , should benefit from administrative assistance , in particular when participating in procurement procedures on a cross - border basis . ### not all contracting entities may have the internal expertise to deal with economically or technically complex contracts . against this background , appropriate professional support constitutes an effective complement to monitoring and control activities . on the one hand , this objective can be achieved by knowledge sharing tools offering technical assistance to contracting entities ; on the other hand , business , and in particular smes , should benefit from administrative assistance , in particular when participating in procurement procedures on a cross - border basis .


### certainty for aquaculture operators in relation to access to waters and space ; ### legal certainty for aquaculture operators in relation to access to waters and space , as well as a fair position in relation to other fisheries sector operators in relation to access to waters and space ;


### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure , by 2015 , that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield . ### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries and aquaculture management , and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield by 2015 where scientifically , socially and economically feasible , and no later than 2020 for other species on a case - by - case basis .


### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure , by 2015 , that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield . ### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries and aquaculture management , and shall set exploitation rates , for all stocks , that aim to ensure that by 2015 populations of harvested species are restored and maintained above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield .


### any other measures suitable to achieve the objectives of multiannual plans . ### compensatory and socio - economic flanking measures and any other suitable and proportionate measures to achieve the objectives of multiannual plans .


### to achieve the objectives of the common fisheries policy , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission for the purpose of specifying fishing related measures to alleviate the impact of fishing activities in special areas of conservation , adaptation of the obligation to land all catches for the purpose of complying with the union’s international obligations , default conservation measures in the framework of multiannual plans or technical measures , the recalculation of fleet capacity ceilings , definition of information on characteristics and activity for union fishing vessels , rules for carrying out pilot projects on new control technologies and data management systems , amendments to annex iii in relation to the areas of competence for advisory councils and the compositioning and functioning of advisory councils . ### to achieve the objectives of the common fisheries policy , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission for the purpose of specifying fishing - related measures to alleviate the impact of fishing activities in special areas of conservation , adaptation of the obligation to land all catches for the purpose of complying with the union’s international obligations , default conservation measures in the framework of multiannual plans or technical measures , the recalculation of fleet capacity ceilings , definition of information on characteristics and activity for union fishing vessels , rules for carrying out pilot projects on new control technologies and data management systems , amendments to annex iii in relation to the areas of competence for advisory councils and the composition and functioning of advisory councils .


### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that framework , which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in their waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . member states shall ensure that such technical measures : ### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 member states may be empowered to adopt measures , in accordance with that framework , which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in union waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . member states shall ensure that such technical measures :


### the development of a culture of compliance among operators ; ### the development of a culture of compliance and cooperation among operators


### – ‘ maximum sustainable yield’ means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock continuously and indefinitely without negatively affecting the reproduction of the stock ;


### implementation of the common fisheries policy should take into account interactions with other maritime affairs as addressed by the integrated maritime policy24 , recognizing that all matters related to europe ' s oceans and seas are interlinked , including maritime spatial planning . coherence and integration should be ensured in the management of different sectoral policies within the baltic sea , north sea , celtic seas , bay of biscay and the iberian coast , mediterranean and black sea sea basins . ### implementation of the common fisheries policy should take into account interactions with other maritime affairs and generally be consistent with other union policies , recognizing that all matters related to europe ' s oceans and seas are interlinked , including maritime spatial planning . coherence and integration should be ensured in the management of different sectoral policies within the baltic sea , north sea , celtic seas , bay of biscay and the iberian coast , mediterranean and black sea sea basins .


### clear definition of responsibilities at the union , national , regional and local levels ; ### clear definition of responsibilities at the union , regional , national and local levels ;


### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure , by 2015 , that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield . ### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species at least at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield . this target is to be achieved by 2015 whenever possible and by 2020 at the latest . in the case of mixed fisheries in the mediterranean as well as the gradual approach based around groups of associated stocks with a deadline of 2020 , a prior specific analysis is needed to provide a practical assessment of its operation , which should allow the sector to be socio - economically sustainable .


### – ‘ technical measures’ means the measures that regulate the species composition , size composition of catches and impacts on components of the ecosystems resulting from fishing activities through conditioning the use and structure of fishing gear and restriction of access to fishing areas ; ### ‘ technical measures’ means the measures that regulate the species composition , size composition of catches and impacts on components of the ecosystems resulting from fishing activities through conditioning the use and characteristics of fishing gear and time or space - related restriction of access to fishing areas ;


### sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice , ensuring a sustainable exploitation of the marine biological resources . those agreements , which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the union , should contribute to the establishment of a high quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring , control and surveillance measures . ### sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice , ensuring a sustainable exploitation of the marine biological resources . those agreements , which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the union , should contribute to the establishment of a high - quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring , control and surveillance measures , as well as co - development , pursued jointly with third countries , and the economic viability of the european fleet .


### – ‘ precautionary approach to fisheries management’ means an approach according to which the absence of adequate scientific information should not justify postponing or failing to take management measures to conserve target species , associated or dependent species and non - target species and their environment ; ### – ‘ precautionary approach to fisheries management’ means an approach according to which the absence of adequate scientific information should not justify postponing or failing to take the appropriate management measures to ensure target species , associated or dependent species and non - target species are fished at sustainable levels and their environment is not damaged ;


### prohibition or restriction of fishing activities in certain zones and / or periods ; ### restriction of fishing activities in certain zones and / or periods ;


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 concerning the composition and the functioning of advisory councils . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 concerning the composition , functioning and the funding of advisory councils .


### common marketing standards . ### common marketing standards , taking into account the particular characteristics of local communities .


### the union shall cooperate with third countries and international organisations dealing with fisheries , including rfmos , to strengthen compliance with measures adopted by such international organisations . ### the union shall cooperate with third countries and international organisations dealing with fisheries , including rfmos , to strengthen compliance with measures adopted by such international organisations . calls on third countries to ratify international conventions , in particular the convention on the law of the sea . this will help combat illegal , clandestine and uncontrolled fishing activities promote and establish fair competition and ensure that the sector remains competitive .


### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the highest theoretical equilibrium yield that can be continuously taken from a stock under existing environmental conditions without affecting significantly the reproduction process ;


### – ‘ spawning stock biomass’ means an estimate of the mass of the fish of a particular resource that reproduces at a defined time , including both males and females and including fish that reproduce viviparously ; ### ‘ spawning stock biomass’ means an estimate of the mass of the fish of a particular resource that reproduces at a defined time , of both sexes and regardless of their means of reproduction ;


### – ‘ precautionary approach to fisheries management’ means an approach according to which the absence of adequate scientific information should not justify postponing or failing to take management measures to conserve target species , associated or dependent species and non - target species and their environment ; ### – ' precautionary approach to fisheries management ' means an approach according to which the existence of scientific uncertainties should not justify postponing or failing to take management measures to conserve target species , associated or dependent species and non - target species and their environment ;


### – ‘ transferable fishing concessions’ means revocable user entitlements to a specific part of fishing opportunities allocated to a member state or established in management plans adopted by a member state in accordance with article 19 of regulation no 1967 / 200634 , which the holder may transfer to other eligible holders of such transferable fishing concessions ; __________________ 34 jo l 409 du 30 . 12 . 2006 , p . 11 . ### – ‘ transferable fishing concessions’ means revocable user entitlements to a specific part of fishing opportunities allocated to a member state , which the holder may transfer to other eligible holders of such transferable fishing concessions ;


### the union shall cooperate with third countries and international organisations dealing with fisheries , including rfmos , to strengthen compliance with measures adopted by such international organisations . ### the union shall cooperate with third countries and international organisations dealing with fisheries , including rfmos , to strengthen compliance with measures , and especially those on combating iiu fishing , adopted by such international organisations .


### member states may require holders of a fishing licence for fishing vessels of 12 meters length overall or more flying their flag to contribute proportionally to the costs of implementing the union fisheries control system . ### member states may require holders of a fishing licence for fishing vessels of 15 meters length overall or more flying their flag to contribute proportionally to the costs of implementing the union fisheries control system .


### minimisation of impacts of fishing on the eco - system ; ### minimisation of unwanted impacts of fishing on the eco - system ;


### – ‘ precautionary approach to fisheries management’ means an approach according to which the absence of adequate scientific information should not justify postponing or failing to take management measures to conserve target species , associated or dependent species and non - target species and their environment ; ### – ' precautionary approach to fisheries management ' , as referred to in article 6 of the un fish stocks agreement , means an approach according to which the absence of adequate scientific information should not justify postponing or failing to take management measures to conserve or prevent damage to target species , associated or dependent species and non - target species and their environment ;


### the positions of the union in international organisations dealing with fisheries and rfmos shall be based on the best available scientific advice to ensure that fishery resources are maintained above or restored above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield . ### the positions of the union in international organisations dealing with fisheries and rfmos shall be based on the best available scientific advice to ensure that fishery resources are maintained at around levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield in the long term for all fisheries .


### provide conditions for efficient fishing activities within an economically viable and competitive fishing industry ; ### provide conditions for efficient fishing and fish processing activities within an economically viable and competitive fishing industry ;


### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that framework , which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in their waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . member states shall ensure that such technical measures : ### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 , member states which have a direct interest in the fishery concerned shall participate , in close cooperation with the competent advisory councils , in drafting measures , in accordance with that framework , which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in their waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . member states which have a direct interest in the fishery concerned shall ensure that such technical measures :


### advisory councils are established for each of the areas of competence set out in annex iii , to promote a balanced representation of all stakeholders and to contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in articles 2 and 3 . ### advisory councils are established for each of the areas or spheres of competence set out in annex iii , to promote a balanced representation of all stakeholders and to contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in articles 2 and 3 .


### serious infringements by operators of the rules of the common fisheries policy shall result in temporary or permanent bans on access to the union financial assistance and / or the application of financial reductions . such measures shall be proportionate to the nature , extent , duration and repetition of serious infringements . ### serious infringements by operators of the rules of the common fisheries policy shall result in temporary or permanent bans on access to the union financial assistance and / or the application of financial reductions . such measures , implemented by the member state , shall be proportionate to the nature , extent , duration and repetition of serious infringement .


### provide conditions for efficient fishing activities within an economically viable and competitive fishing industry ; ### provide conditions for efficient fishing activities within an economically viable and competitive fishing industry , bearing in mind the role of small - scale fisheries in preserving the social fabric of coastal areas ;


### the common fisheries policy shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management to ensure that the impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are limited . ### the common fisheries policy shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries and aquaculture management to ensure that the impacts of these activities on the marine ecosystem are limited .


### the common fisheries policy shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management to ensure that the impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are limited . ### the common fisheries policy shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management to ensure that the impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are limited , whilst taking into account other factors that have an impact on the marine environment and seeking a balance between environmental , social and economic objectives .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 concerning the composition and the functioning of advisory councils . ### the advisory councils shall establish their internal rules of procedure on the basis of common rules drawn up by the commission by means of implementing acts .


### by - catch fishing opportunities may be reserved under the total fishing opportunities . ### by - catch fishing opportunities may be reserved , within a range of 5% to 10% , under the total fishing opportunities , thereby helping to reduce discards .


### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that framework , which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in their waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . member states shall ensure that such technical measures : ### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 regional fisheries working groups may be authorised to adopt , following consultation of the relevant advisory council , measures within their sphere of competence in accordance with that framework which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying the flag of a member state in relation to stocks for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . 2 . the regional fisheries working groups shall ensure that technical measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 1 :


### member states shall ensure the national coordination of the collection and management of scientific data for fisheries management . to this end , they shall designate a national correspondent and organize an annual national coordination meeting . the commission shall be informed of the national coordination activities and be invited to the coordination meetings . ### member states shall ensure the national coordination of the collection and management of scientific and socio - economic data for fisheries management . regionalisation criteria will be introduced into national planning for data collection and management , thereby encouraging the involvement of regional authorities . the involvement of both the fisheries sector and local research centres in the collection of scientific data will be encouraged . to this end , they shall designate a national correspondent and organise an annual national coordination meeting . the commission shall be informed of the national coordination activities and be invited to the coordination meetings .


### dialogue with stakeholders has proven essential for the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy . taking into account the diverse conditions throughout union waters and increased regionalisation of the common fisheries policy , advisory councils should enable the common fisheries policy to benefit from the knowledge and experience of all stakeholders . ### dialogue with stakeholders has proven essential for the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy . taking into account the diverse conditions throughout union waters and the desirable increased regionalisation of the common fisheries policy , advisory councils should be strengthened and enable the common fisheries policy to benefit from the knowledge and experience of all stakeholders .


### submit recommendations and suggestions on matters relating to fisheries management and aquaculture to the commission or to the member state concerned ; ### submit recommendations and proposals on matters relating to fisheries management and aquaculture , as well as aspects of fisheries conservation and socio - economic issues to the commission or to the member state concerned .


### the common fisheries policy shall integrate the union environmental legislation requirements . ### the common fisheries policy shall integrate relevant union legislation requirements including environmental requirements , and account shall be taken of the social and economic requirements of those concerned and any implications for them .


### measures are needed to reduce and eliminate the current high levels of unwanted catches and discards . indeed , unwanted catches and discards constitute a substantial waste and affect negatively the sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and marine ecosystems as well as the financial viability of fisheries . an obligation to land all catches of managed stocks caught during fishing activities in union waters or by union fishing vessels should be established and gradually implemented . ### measures are needed to reduce the current high levels of unwanted catches and to eliminate discards . unfortunately , previous legislation has often obliged fishermen to discard valuable resources . discards constitute a substantial waste and affect negatively the sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and marine ecosystems as well as the financial viability of fisheries . an obligation to land all catches of managed stocks caught during fishing activities in union waters or by union fishing vessels should be established and gradually implemented .


### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure , by 2015 , that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield . ### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and , proceeding on the basis of such reliable scientific knowledge as might be obtained , shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield , this to be achieved within as short a period as possible , according to a timetable suited to the different types of fishery , individual species , and the varying degrees of reliable scientific knowledge to draw on , combined in each instance with assessment of the socio - economic impact .


### each member state fleet shall be subject to fishing capacity ceilings as set out in annex ii . ### each member state fleet shall be strictly subject to fishing capacity ceilings as set out in annex ii .


### to achieve the objectives of the common fisheries policy , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission for the purpose of specifying fishing related measures to alleviate the impact of fishing activities in special areas of conservation , adaptation of the obligation to land all catches for the purpose of complying with the union ' s international obligations , default conservation measures in the framework of multiannual plans or technical measures , the recalculation of fleet capacity ceilings , definition of information on characteristics and activity for union fishing vessels , rules for carrying out pilot projects on new control technologies and data management systems , amendments to annex iii in relation to the areas of competence for advisory councils and the compositioning and functioning of advisory councils . ### to achieve the objectives of the common fisheries policy , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission for the purpose of specifying fishing related measures to alleviate the impact of fishing activities in special areas of conservation , definition of information on characteristics and activity for union fishing vessels , rules for carrying out pilot projects on new control technologies and data management systems , amendments to annex iii in relation to the areas of competence of advisory councils .


### clear definition of responsibilities at the union , national , regional and local levels ; ### clear definition of responsibilities at the union , regional , national and local levels ;


### the common fisheries policy shall ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities provide long - term sustainable environmental , economic and social conditions and contribute to the availability of food supplies . ### the objectives of the common fisheries policy shall be those laid down in article 39 of the tfeu , and shall in particular be : - to stabilise markets , - to assure the availability of supplies of fishing and aquaculture products , and - to ensure that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices . the objectives of the common fisheries policy shall also help provide long - term sustainable environmental , economic and social conditions .


### – ‘ aquaculture’ means the rearing or cultivation of aquatic organisms using techniques designed to increase the production of the organisms in question beyond the natural capacity of the environment , where the organisms remain the property of a natural or legal person throughout the rearing and culture stage , up to and including harvesting ; ### – ‘ aquaculture’ means the rearing or cultivation of aquatic organisms using techniques designed to increase the production of the organisms in question beyond the natural capacity of the environment ;


### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the highest theoretical equilibrium yield that can be continuously taken from a stock under existing environmental conditions without affecting significantly the reproduction process ;


### technical measures may include the following : ### technical measures drawn up on the basis of the scientific , technical and economic opinions available , in particular the reports drafted by the stecf , and the opinions forwarded by the advisory councils may include the following :


### member states may require holders of a fishing licence for fishing vessels of 12 meters length overall or more flying their flag to contribute proportionally to the costs of implementing the union fisheries control system . ### member states shall require holders of a fishing licence for fishing vessels of 12 meters length overall or more flying their flag to contribute proportionally to the costs of implementing the union fisheries control system and data collection .


### fisheries management based on the best available scientific advice requires harmonised , reliable and accurate data sets . therefore member states should collect data on fleets and their fishing activities , in particular biological data on catches , including discards , survey information on fish stocks and on the potential environmental impact of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . ### fisheries management based on the best available scientific advice requires harmonised , reliable and accurate data sets . therefore member states should collect data on fleets and their fishing activities , in particular biological data on catches , including discards , survey information on fish stocks and on the potential environmental impact of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem ; and the commission should provide the necessary conditions for data harmonisation so as to promote an ecosystem - based interpretation of resources .


### the union is a contracting party to the united nations convention on the law of the sea of 10 december 1982 and it has ratified the united nations agreement for the implementation of the provisions of the united nations convention on the law of the sea of 10 december 1982 relating to the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks of 4 august 1995 . it has also accepted the agreement to promote compliance with international conservation and management measures by fishing vessels on the high seas of 24 november 1993 of the food and agriculture organisation of the united nations . these international instruments predominantly foresee conservation obligations , including among other things obligations to take conservation and management measures designed to maintain or restore marine resources at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield both within sea areas under national jurisdiction and on the high seas , and to cooperate with other states to this end , obligations to apply the precautionary approach widely to conservation , management and exploitation of fish stocks , obligations to ensure compatibility of conservation and management measures where marine resources occur in sea areas of different jurisdictional status and obligations to have due regard to other legitimate uses of the seas . the common fisheries policy should contribute to the union ' s proper discharge of its international obligations under these international instruments . where member states adopt conservation and management measures , for which they have been empowered in the framework of the common fisheries policy , they should also act in a manner which is fully consistent with the international conservation and cooperation obligations under the said international instruments . ### the union is a contracting party to the united nations convention on the law of the sea of 10 december 1982 [ 10 ] and it has ratified the united nations agreement for the implementation of the provisions of the united nations convention on the law of the sea of 10 december 1982 relating to the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks of 4 august 1995 [ 18 ] . it has also accepted the agreement to promote compliance with international conservation and management measures by fishing vessels on the high seas of 24 november 1993 of the food and agriculture organisation of the united nations 19 . these international instruments predominantly foresee conservation obligations , including among other things obligations to take conservation and management measures designed to maintain or restore marine resources at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield both within sea areas under national jurisdiction and on the high seas , and to cooperate with other states to this end , obligations to apply the precautionary approach widely to conservation , management and exploitation of fish stocks , obligations to ensure compatibility of conservation and management measures where marine resources occur in sea areas of different jurisdictional status and obligations to have due regard to other legitimate and regulated uses of the seas . the common fisheries policy should contribute to the union ' s proper discharge of its international obligations under these international instruments , promoting the worldwide adoption of these good practices in the interests of the sustainability of fishery resources and fair access to living aquatic resources for the world ' s fleets . where member states adopt conservation and management measures , for which they have been empowered in the framework of the common fisheries policy , they should also act in a manner which is fully consistent with the international conservation and cooperation obligations under the said international instruments .


### ensure that the commission , or bodies designated by it , have access to the national databases and systems used for processing the collected data for the purpose of verification of the existence and quality of the data . ### ensure that the commission , or bodies designated by it , have access to the national databases and systems used for processing the collected data for the purpose of verification of the existence and quality of the data ;


### – ‘ precautionary approach to fisheries management’ means an approach according to which the absence of adequate scientific information should not justify postponing or failing to take management measures to conserve target species , associated or dependent species and non - target species and their environment ; ### – ‘ precautionary approach to fisheries management’ means an approach according to which the absence of adequate scientific information should not justify postponing or failing to take the appropriate management measures to ensure target species , associated or dependent species and non - target species are fished at sustainable levels and their environment is not damaged ;


### eliminate unwanted catches of commercial stocks and gradually ensure that all catches of such stocks are landed ; ### significantly reduce unwanted catches of commercial stocks ;


### the use of modern control technologies for the availability and quality of data on fisheries ; ### the use of effective control technologies for the availability and quality of data on fisheries ;


### the common fisheries policy shall integrate the union environmental legislation requirements . ### the common fisheries policy shall be consistent with the union environmental legislation and other sectoral legislation , without being subject to them .


### measures are needed to reduce and eliminate the current high levels of unwanted catches and discards . indeed , unwanted catches and discards constitute a substantial waste and affect negatively the sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and marine ecosystems as well as the financial viability of fisheries . an obligation to land all catches of managed stocks caught during fishing activities in union waters or by union fishing vessels should be established and gradually implemented . ### measures are needed to significantly reduce levels of unwanted catches and discards , taking account of the specificities of each fishery and on the basis of prior assessments to analyse the causes of discards and the socioeconomic and environmental impact of the proposed measures . indeed , unwanted catches and discards constitute a substantial waste and may affect negatively the sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and marine ecosystems as well as the financial viability of fisheries . plans to reduce discards of managed stocks caught during fishing activities in union waters or by union fishing vessels should be established and implemented , encouraging greater selectiveness in fishing gear .


### in a multiannual plan established pursuant to articles 9 , 10 and 11 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that multiannual plan , which specify the conservation measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in union waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . ### in a multiannual plan established pursuant to articles 9 , 10 and 11 , member states which have a direct interest in the fishery concerned shall participate , in close cooperation with the competent advisory councils , in drafting conservation measures suited to the specificities of each fishery which accord with that multiannual plan .


### restrictions on the construction of fishing gear , including ### rules on the construction of fishing gear , including


### – ‘ maximum sustainable yield’ means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock continuously and indefinitely without negatively affecting the reproduction of the stock ;


### the use of modern control technologies for the availability and quality of data on fisheries ; ### the use of modern control technologies for the availability and quality of data on fisheries and aquaculture ;


### – ‘ sustainable fisheries agreements’ mean international agreements concluded with another state for the purpose of obtaining access to resources or waters in exchange for financial compensation from the union . ### – ‘ sustainable fisheries agreements’ mean international agreements concluded with another state for the purpose of obtaining access to resources or waters in exchange for financial compensation from the union , or for the purpose of obtaining reciprocal access to resources or waters by way of exchange of fishing opportunities between the union and the third country ;


### the common fisheries policy shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management to ensure that the impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are limited . ### the common fisheries policy shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management to ensure that fishing and aquaculture contribute to the objective of human activities having a limited impact on the marine ecosystem .


### sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources should be based on the precautionary approach , which is to be derived from the precautionary principle referred to in the first subparagraph of article 191 of the treaty . ### sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources should be based on the precautionary approach , which is to be derived from the precautionary principle referred to in the first subparagraph of article 191 of the treaty . where available , the application of this approach should take account of the results of socio - economic impact assessments on fishing communities that depend on the biological resources concerned .


### member states should be able to adopt conservation measures and technical measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy to allow for the policy to better address the realities and specificities of individual fisheries and to increase the adherence to the policy . ### member states should be able to adopt , in close cooperation with the advisory councils , conservation measures and technical measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy to allow for the policy to better address the realities and specificities of individual fisheries and to increase the adherence to the policy .


### – ‘ stock’ means a marine biological resource with distinctive characteristics that occurs in a given management area ; ### – ‘ stock’ means a marine biological resource that occurs in a given management area ;


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 12 , 15 , 20 and , 24 and , 35 , 36 , 37 , 47 , 52 , 54 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 36 , 37 and 47 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .


### sustainable fisheries agreements with third countries shall establish a legal , economic and environmental governance framework for fishing activities carried out by union fishing vessels in third country waters . ### sustainable fisheries agreements with third countries shall establish a legal , economic , social and environmental governance framework for fishing activities carried out by union fishing vessels in third country waters .


### – ‘ maximum sustainable yield’ means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the highest theoretical equilibrium yield that can be continuously taken from a stock under existing environmental conditions without affecting significantly the reproduction process ;


### member states shall put in place measures to adjust the fishing capacity of their fleets in order to achieve an effective balance between such fishing capacity and their fishing opportunities . ### member states shall , where necessary , put in place measures to adjust the fishing capacity of their fleets in order to achieve an effective balance between such fishing capacity and their fishing opportunities .


### union fishing vessels shall only catch surplus of the allowable catch determined by the third country as referred to in article 62 of the united nations convention on the law of the sea , and identified on the basis of the best available scientific advice and relevant information exchanged between the union and the third country concerned about the total fishing effort on the affected stocks , in order to ensure that fishery resources remain above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield . ### union fishing vessels shall only catch surplus of the allowable catch determined by the third country as referred to in article 62 , of the united nations convention on the law of the sea , and identified in a clear and transparent manner on the basis of the best available scientific advice and relevant information exchanged between the union and the third country concerned about the total fishing effort on the affected stocks by all fleets , in order to ensure that fishery resources remain .


### prohibitions of the use of certain fishing gears in certain areas or seasons ; ### restrictions on the use of certain fishing gears in certain areas or seasons ;


### measures are needed to reduce and eliminate the current high levels of unwanted catches and discards . indeed , unwanted catches and discards constitute a substantial waste and affect negatively the sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and marine ecosystems as well as the financial viability of fisheries . an obligation to land all catches of managed stocks caught during fishing activities in union waters or by union fishing vessels should be established and gradually implemented . ### measures are needed to reduce , and wherever possible eliminate , the current high levels of unwanted catches and discards . indeed , unwanted catches and discards constitute a substantial waste and affect negatively the sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and marine ecosystems as well as the financial viability of fisheries . an obligation to land all catches of managed stocks caught during fishing activities in union waters should be established step by step and gradually implemented .


### to achieve the objectives of the common fisheries policy , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission for the purpose of specifying fishing related measures to alleviate the impact of fishing activities in special areas of conservation , adaptation of the obligation to land all catches for the purpose of complying with the union ' s international obligations , default conservation measures in the framework of multiannual plans or technical measures , the recalculation of fleet capacity ceilings , definition of information on characteristics and activity for union fishing vessels , rules for carrying out pilot projects on new control technologies and data management systems , amendments to annex iii in relation to the areas of competence for advisory councils and the compositioning and functioning of advisory councils . ### to achieve the objectives of the common fisheries policy , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission as regards the information contained in the union fishing fleet register , rules for carrying out pilot projects on new control technologies and data management systems .


### to achieve the objectives of the common fisheries policy , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission for the purpose of specifying fishing related measures to alleviate the impact of fishing activities in special areas of conservation , adaptation of the obligation to land all catches for the purpose of complying with the union’s international obligations , default conservation measures in the framework of multiannual plans or technical measures , the recalculation of fleet capacity ceilings , definition of information on characteristics and activity for union fishing vessels , rules for carrying out pilot projects on new control technologies and data management systems , amendments to annex iii in relation to the areas of competence for advisory councils and the compositioning and functioning of advisory councils . ### to achieve the objectives of the common fisheries policy , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission for the purpose of specifying fishing - related measures to alleviate the impact of fishing activities in special areas of conservation , adaptation of the obligation to land all catches for the purpose of complying with the union’s international obligations , default conservation measures in the framework of multiannual plans or technical measures , the recalculation of fleet capacity ceilings , definition of information on characteristics and activity for union fishing vessels , rules for carrying out pilot projects on new control technologies and data management systems , amendments to annex iii in relation to the areas of competence for advisory councils and the composition and functioning of advisory councils .


### ‘ technical measures’ means the measures that regulate the species composition , size composition of catches and impacts on components of the ecosystems resulting from fishing activities through conditioning the use and structure of fishing gear and restriction of access to fishing areas ; ### ‘ technical measures’ means the measures relating to all provisions regulating the type and location of fishing activities and minimum catch size ;


### the common fisheries policy shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management to ensure that the impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are limited . ### the common fisheries policy shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management to ensure it supports the principle of achieving maximum sustainable yield where possible and over a realistic timeframe .


### the fishing capacity corresponding to the fishing vessels withdrawn with public aid shall not be replaced . ### the fishing capacity corresponding to the fishing vessels withdrawn shall not be replaced .


### establishment of measures in accordance with the best available scientific advice ; ### establishment of clear end realistic measures in accordance with the best available scientific advice ;


### the common fisheries policy shall ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities provide long - term sustainable environmental , economic and social conditions and contribute to the availability of food supplies . ### the common fisheries policy , through fishing and aquaculture activities , shall seek to supply the union market with highly nutritious food , reducing the food dependence of the internal market while ensuring that fishing and aquaculture activities provide long - term sustainable environmental , economic and social conditions and contribute to the availability of food supplies .


### member states may require holders of a fishing licence for fishing vessels of 12 meters length overall or more flying their flag to contribute proportionally to the costs of implementing the union fisheries control system . ### member states shall require holders of a fishing licence for fishing vessels of 12 meters length overall or more flying their flag to contribute proportionally to the costs of implementing the union fisheries control system and data collection .


### – ' spawning stock biomass ' means an estimate of the mass of the fish of a particular resource that reproduces at a defined time , including both males and females and including fish that reproduce viviparously ; ### – ' spawning stock biomass ' means an estimate of the mass of the fish of a particular resource that reproduces at a defined time ;


### member states shall adopt national fisheries scientific data collection , research and innovation programs . they shall coordinate their fisheries data collection , research and innovation activities with other member states and union research and innovation frameworks . ### member states shall adopt national fisheries scientific data collection , research and innovation programmes . they shall coordinate , in close cooperation with the commission , their fisheries data collection , research and innovation activities with other member states and union research and innovation frameworks


### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that framework , which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in their waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . member states shall ensure that such technical measures : ### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 regional fisheries working groups may be authorised to adopt , following consultation of the relevant advisory council , measures within their sphere of competence in accordance with that framework which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying the flag of a member state in relation to stocks for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . 2 . the regional fisheries working groups shall ensure that technical measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 1 :


### member states shall ensure availability of relevant competences and human resources to be involved in the scientific advisory process . ### member states shall ensure availability of relevant competences and human resources to be involved in the scientific advisory process , whilst encouraging the involvement of local research centres .


### – ‘ technical measures’ means the measures that regulate the species composition , size composition of catches and impacts on components of the ecosystems resulting from fishing activities through conditioning the use and structure of fishing gear and restriction of access to fishing areas ; ### ‘ technical measures’ means the measures that regulate the species composition , size composition of catches and impacts on components of the ecosystems resulting from fishing activities through conditioning the use and characteristics of fishing gear and time or space - related restriction of access to fishing areas ;


### member states shall make available to the commission the information referred to in paragraph 1 . ### member states shall each year submit to the commission the information referred to in paragraph 1 , together with a copy of their updated fleet registers .


### at the world summit on sustainable development at johannesburg in 2002 , the union and its member states committed to act against the continued decline of many fish stocks . therefore , the union should improve its common fisheries policy to ensure that as a matter of priority exploitation levels of marine biological resources stocks are restored and maintained at levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yields from the populations of harvested stocks by 2015 . where less scientific information is available , this may require applying proxies to maximum sustainable yield . ### at the world summit on sustainable development at johannesburg in 2002 , the union and its member states committed to act against the continued decline of many fish stocks . therefore , the union should improve its common fisheries policy to ensure that as a matter of priority exploitation levels of marine biological resources stocks are , where possible , restored and maintained at levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yields from the populations of harvested stocks by 2015 . where less scientific information is available , this may require applying proxies to maximum sustainable yield .


### mesh sizes and rules concerning the use of fishing gears ; ### definition of the characteristics of fishing gears and rules concerning their use ;


### contribute to ensuring a level playing field for all products marketed in the union by promoting sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources . ### contribute to ensuring a level playing field and equal health , social and environmental requirements for all products marketed in the union by promoting sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources .


### fresh water biological resources , aquaculture , and the processing and marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products , in relation to measures on markets and financial measures in support of the common fisheries policy . ### the processing and marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products , in relation to measures on markets and financial measures in support of the common fisheries policy , structural measures and the management of fleet capacity .


### at the world summit on sustainable development at johannesburg in 2002 , the union and its member states committed to act against the continued decline of many fish stocks . therefore , the union should improve its common fisheries policy to ensure that as a matter of priority exploitation levels of marine biological resources stocks are restored and maintained at levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yields from the populations of harvested stocks by 2015 . where less scientific information is available , this may require applying proxies to maximum sustainable yield . ### at the world summit on sustainable development at johannesburg in 2002 , the union and its member states committed themselves , though still not in a binding manner , to act against the continued decline of many fish stocks . therefore , the union should improve its common fisheries policy to move towards ensuring that exploitation levels of marine biological resources stocks are restored and maintained at levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yields from the populations of harvested stocks in the shortest possible period of time , gradually and in a manner geared to the various types of fisheries - mixed and clean - and always on a scientific basis . where less scientific information is available , this may require applying proxies to maximum sustainable yield , taking into account the opinions of stakeholders , notably the advisory councils .


### member states shall put in place measures to adjust the fishing capacity of their fleets in order to achieve an effective balance between such fishing capacity and their fishing opportunities . ### member states shall put in place measures to adjust the fishing capacity of their fleets in order to achieve an effective balance between such fishing capacity and their fishing opportunities . the european maritime and fisheries fund shall continue to have financial instruments for the permanent cessation of fishing with a view to achieving this objective .


### member states shall put in place measures to adjust the fishing capacity of their fleets in order to achieve an effective balance between such fishing capacity and their fishing opportunities . ### member states shall put in place measures to adjust the fishing capacity of their national fleets in order to achieve an effective balance between their fishing capacity and their fishing opportunities in line with the general objectives set out in article 2 .


### – ‘ end - user of scientific data’ means a body with a research or management interest in the scientific analysis of data in the fisheries sector ; ### – ‘ end - user of scientific data’ means a research body , or a management body with an interest in the scientific analysis of data in the fisheries sector ;


### measures are needed to reduce and eliminate the current high levels of unwanted catches and discards . indeed , unwanted catches and discards constitute a substantial waste and affect negatively the sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and marine ecosystems as well as the financial viability of fisheries an obligation to land all catches of managed stocks caught during fishing activities in union waters or by union fishing vessels should be established and gradually implemented . ### measures are needed to reduce and eliminate the current high levels of unwanted catches and discards , in all marine ecosystems where this is possible . indeed , in a considerable number of marine environments unwanted catches and discards constitute a substantial waste and affect negatively the sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and marine ecosystems as well as the financial viability of fisheries . an obligation to land all catches of managed stocks caught during fishing activities in union waters or by union fishing vessels should be established and gradually implemented . implementation of this measure shall be based on documented scientific studies , taking account of the particular characteristics of european fishing areas and examining the reasons for discards , so as to ensure the use of suitable fishing gear in each case .


### member states should manage and make available to end - users of scientific - data the collected data , on the basis of a multi - annual union program . member states should also cooperate with each other to coordinate data collection activities . where relevant , member states should also cooperate with third countries within the same sea basin regarding data collection . ### member states should manage and make available to end - users of scientific data the collected data , on the basis of a multi - annual union programme . regional authorities should be involved more actively in data collection activities . member states should also cooperate with each other to coordinate data collection activities . where relevant , member states should also cooperate with third countries within the same sea basin regarding data collection .


### the union is a contracting party to the united nations convention on the law of the sea of 10 december 1982 and it has ratified the united nations agreement for the implementation of the provisions of the united nations convention on the law of the sea of 10 december 1982 relating to the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks of 4 august 1995 . it has also accepted the agreement to promote compliance with international conservation and management measures by fishing vessels on the high seas of 24 november 1993 of the food and agriculture organisation of the united nations . these international instruments predominantly foresee conservation obligations , including among other things obligations to take conservation and management measures designed to maintain or restore marine resources at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield both within sea areas under national jurisdiction and on the high seas , and to cooperate with other states to this end , obligations to apply the precautionary approach widely to conservation , management and exploitation of fish stocks , obligations to ensure compatibility of conservation and management measures where marine resources occur in sea areas of different jurisdictional status and obligations to have due regard to other legitimate uses of the seas . the common fisheries policy should contribute to the union ' s proper discharge of its international obligations under these international instruments . where member states adopt conservation and management measures , for which they have been empowered in the framework of the common fisheries policy , they should also act in a manner which is fully consistent with the international conservation and cooperation obligations under the said international instruments . ### the union is a contracting party to the united nations convention on the law of the sea of 10 december 1982 [ 10 ] and it has ratified the united nations agreement for the implementation of the provisions of the united nations convention on the law of the sea of 10 december 1982 relating to the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks of 4 august 1995 [ 18 ] . it has also accepted the agreement to promote compliance with international conservation and management measures by fishing vessels on the high seas of 24 november 1993 of the food and agriculture organisation of the united nations 19 . these international instruments predominantly foresee conservation obligations , including among other things obligations to take conservation and management measures designed to maintain or restore marine resources at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield both within sea areas under national jurisdiction and on the high seas , and to cooperate with other states to this end , obligations to apply the precautionary approach widely to conservation , management and exploitation of fish stocks , obligations to ensure compatibility of conservation and management measures where marine resources occur in sea areas of different jurisdictional status and obligations to have due regard to other legitimate and regulated uses of the seas . the common fisheries policy should contribute to the union ' s proper discharge of its international obligations under these international instruments , promoting the worldwide adoption of these good practices in the interests of the sustainability of fishery resources and fair access to living aquatic resources for the world ' s fleets . where member states adopt conservation and management measures , for which they have been empowered in the framework of the common fisheries policy , they should also act in a manner which is fully consistent with the international conservation and cooperation obligations under the said international instruments .


### the common fisheries policy should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term sustainable environmental , economic , and social conditions . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , stable markets , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices . ### the common fisheries policy should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term sustainable environmental , economic , and social conditions . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , a reduction in imports of fishery and aquaculture products into the european union , a fair standard of living for the fisheries and aquaculture sector , stable markets , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers with good quality and at reasonable prices .


### measures are needed to reduce and eliminate the current high levels of unwanted catches and discards . indeed , unwanted catches and discards constitute a substantial waste and affect negatively the sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and marine ecosystems as well as the financial viability of fisheries . an obligation to land all catches of managed stocks caught during fishing activities in union waters or by union fishing vessels should be established and gradually implemented . ### measures are needed to reduce the current high levels of unwanted catches and discards with increased and improved techniques for avoidance and minimisation of unwanted species . such practices must be supported by realistic incentives at all levels .


### – ‘ spawning stock biomass’ means an estimate of the mass of the fish of a particular resource that reproduces at a defined time , including both males and females and including fish that reproduce viviparously ; ### – ‘ spawning stock biomass’ means an estimate of the mass of the fish of a particular resource that reproduces at a defined time ;


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 12 , 15 , 20 and , 24 and , 35 , 36 , 37 , 47 , 52 , 54 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 36 , 37 and 47 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### diversification and improvement of the quality of life in coastal and rural areas ; ### assistance for improvement of the quality of life in coastal and rural areas ;


### for stocks for which no multi - annual plan has been established , exploitation rates delivering maximum sustainable yield should be ensured by setting catch and / or fishing effort limits . ### for stocks for which no multi - annual plan has been established , exploitation rates around maximum sustainable yield should be ensured by setting catch and / or fishing effort limits .


### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that framework , which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in their waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . member states shall ensure that such technical measures : ### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 regional fisheries working groups may be authorised to adopt , following consultation of the relevant advisory council , measures within their sphere of competence in accordance with that framework which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying the flag of a member state in relation to stocks for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . 2 . the regional fisheries working groups shall ensure that technical measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 1 :


### member states should manage and make available to end - users of scientific - data the collected data , on the basis of a multi - annual union program . member states should also cooperate with each other to coordinate data collection activities . where relevant , member states should also cooperate with third countries within the same sea basin regarding data collection . ### member states should manage and make available to end - users of scientific - data the collected data , on the basis of a multi - annual union program , supplying the relevant results to stakeholders . member states should also cooperate with each other to coordinate data collection activities . where relevant , member states should also cooperate with third countries within the same sea basin regarding data collection .


### fishing opportunities allocated to member states shall ensure each member state relative stability of fishing activities for each fish stock or fishery . the interests of each member state shall be taken into account when new fishing opportunities are allocated . ### the council , acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the commission , shall decide on catch and / or fishing effort limits and on the allocation of fishing opportunities among member states as well as the conditions associated with those limits . fishing opportunities shall be distributed among member states in such a way as to assure each member state relative stability of fishing activities for each stock or fishery . 2 . the interests of each member state shall be taken into account when the union establishes new fishing opportunities , with the council deciding how those opportunities are to be allocated . 3 . each member state shall decide , for vessels flying its flag , on the method of allocating the fishing opportunities assigned to that member state in accordance with community law . it shall inform the commission of the allocation method . 4 . the council shall establish the fishing opportunities available to third countries in community waters and allocate those opportunities to each third country . 5 . member states may , after notifying the commission , exchange all or part of the fishing opportunities allocated to them .


### in a multiannual plan established pursuant to articles 9 , 10 and 11 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that multiannual plan , which specify the conservation measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in union waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . ### in a multiannual plan established pursuant to articles 9 , 10 and 11 the regional fisheries working groups may be authorised to adopt , following an opinion from the corresponding advisory council , measures within their sphere of competence in accordance with that multiannual plan which specify the conservation measures applicable to vessels flying the flag of a member state in relation to stocks for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities .


### member states shall collect biological , technical , environmental and socio - economic data necessary for ecosystem based fisheries management , manage them and make them available to end users of scientific data , including bodies designated by the commission . those data shall in particular enable the assessment of : ### member states shall collect biological , technical , environmental and socio - economic data necessary for ecosystem based fisheries management , and assessment of fishery resources and the economic situation in this sector . they shall manage these data and make them available to end users of scientific data , including bodies designated by the commission . those data shall in particular enable the assessment of :