### to make the union more attractive for third - country national researchers , students , pupils , trainees , volunteers and au pairs , it is important to ensure their fair treatment in accordance with article 79 of the treaty . these groups are entitled to equal treatment with nationals of the host member state under directive 2011 / 98 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on a single application procedure for a single permit for third - country nationals to reside and work in the territory of a member state and on a common set of rights for third - country workers legally residing in a member state . more favourable rights to equal treatment with nationals of the host member state as regards branches of social security as defined in regulation no 883 / 2004 on the coordination of social security schemes should be maintained for third - country national researchers , in addition to the rights granted under directive 2011 / 98 / eu . currently the latter foresees a possibility for member states to limit equal treatment with regard to branches of social security , including family benefits , and this possibility of limitation could affect researchers . in addition , independently on whether union or national law of the host member state gives third - country national school pupils , volunteers , unremunerated trainees and au - pairs access to the labour market , they should enjoy equal treatment rights with nationals of the host member state as regards access to goods and services and the supply of goods and services made available to the public . ### to make the union more attractive for third - country national researchers , students , pupils , trainees , volunteers and au pairs , it is important to ensure their fair treatment in accordance with article 79 of the treaty . some of these groups are entitled to equal treatment with nationals of the host member state under directive 2011 / 98 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on a single application procedure for a single permit for third - country nationals to reside and work in the territory of a member state and on a common set of rights for third - country workers legally residing in a member state . currently directive 2011 / 98 / eu foresees a possibility for member states to limit equal treatment with regard to branches of social security , including family benefits , and this possibility of limitation should also apply to researchers . in addition , independently on whether union or national law of the host member state gives third - country national school pupils , volunteers , unremunerated trainees and au - pairs access to the labour market , they should enjoy equal treatment rights with nationals of the host member state as regards access to goods and services and the supply of goods and services made available to the public .


### produce an agreement with the organisation responsible in the member state concerned for the voluntary service scheme in which he / she is participating , giving a description of tasks , the conditions in which he / she is supervised in the performance of those tasks , his / her working hours , the resources available to cover his / her travel , subsistence , accommodation costs and pocket money throughout his / her stay and , if appropriate , the training he / she will receive to help him / her perform his / her service ; ### produce an agreement with the organisation responsible in the member state concerned for the voluntary service scheme / project in which he / she is participating which specifies the name , purpose and start and end date of the voluntary service project , the volunteer ' s tasks , the conditions in which he / she is supervised in the performance of those tasks , his / her working hours , the resources available to cover his travel , subsistence , accommodation costs and pocket money throughout his / her stay and , if appropriate , the training he will receive to help him / her perform his / her service ;


### produce an agreement between the au - pair and the host family defining his / her rights and obligations , including specifications about the pocket money to be received and adequate arrangements allowing him / her to attend courses , and participation in day - to - day family duties . ### produce an agreement between the au - pair and the host family defining his / her rights and obligations , including specifications about the pocket money to be received and adequate arrangements on the hours dedicated to the participation to day - to - day family duties , allowing him / her to attend courses .


### school pupils , volunteers , unremunerated trainees and au pairs , irrespective of whether they are allowed to work in accordance with union or national law , shall be entitled to equal treatment in relation to access to goods and services and the supply of goods and services made available to the public , except procedures for obtaining housing as provided for by national law . ### students , school pupils , volunteers , unremunerated trainees and au pairs , irrespective of whether they are allowed to work in accordance with union or national law , shall be entitled to equal treatment in relation to access to goods and services and the supply of goods and services made available to the public , except procedures for obtaining housing as provided for by national law .


### in the case of students , the applicant can provide evidence of acceptance by the relevant establishment of higher education to follow a course of study . ### in the case of students , the applicant can provide evidence of acceptance by the relevant establishment of higher education to follow a course of study or , in the case of volunteers , the applicant can provide evidence of acceptance by the voluntary service organisation .


### for students , the conditions as set out in article 26 for stays in another member states for periods between three and six months shall apply . ### for students and for volunteers , the conditions as set out in article 26 for stays in another member state for periods between three and six months shall apply .


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


### in order to take account of the expectations of consumers and to contribute to the improvement of the economic conditions for the production and marketing of agricultural products as well as to their quality , the commission may , by means of delegated acts , adopt marketing standards by sector or product referred to in article 112a , at all stages of the marketing , as well as derogations and exemptions from the application of such standards in order to adapt to the constantly changing market conditions , to the evolving consumer demands , as well as in order to take account of developments in relevant international standards and avoid creating obstacles to product innovation . ### in order to take account of the expectations of consumers and demands by the sectors concerned , and to contribute to the improvement of the economic conditions for the production and marketing of agricultural products as well as to their quality , the commission may , by means of delegated acts , adopt marketing standards by sector or product referred to in article 112a , at all stages of the marketing , as well as derogations and exemptions from the application of such standards in order to adapt to the constantly changing market conditions , to the evolving consumer demands , as well as in order to take account of developments in relevant international standards and avoid creating obstacles to product innovation . however , this provision shall not apply to the wine sector products included in part ii of annex xiia , which shall be subject to the ordinary decision - making procedure .


### the definition , designation and / or sales descriptions other than those set out in this regulation and lists of carcasses and parts thereof to which annex xiia applies ; ### as regards the fruit and vegetables sector : classification criteria such as grading into classes , weight , sizing , age and category ; the presentation , sales descriptions , labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards , packaging , rules to be applied in relation to packing centres , marking , wrapping , year of harvesting and use of specific terms ; criteria such as appearance , consistency , conformation , product characteristics ;


### classification criteria such as grading into classes , weight , sizing , age and category ; ### as regards the banana sector : classification criteria such as grading into classes , weight , sizing , age and category ; the presentation , sales descriptions , labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards , packaging , rules to be applied in relation to packing centres , marking , wrapping , year of harvesting and use of specific terms ; criteria such as appearance , consistency , conformation , product characteristics ;


### the plant variety or animal race or the commercial type ; ### as regards the eggs and poultrymeat sector : classification criteria such as grading into classes , weight , sizing , age and category ; the presentation , sales descriptions , labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards , packaging , rules to be applied in relation to packing centres , marking , wrapping , year of harvesting and use of specific terms ; criteria such as appearance , consistency , conformation , product characteristics ; the conservation method and temperature ; as regards the poultrymeat sector , the water content as a percentage ;


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


### criteria such as appearance , consistency , conformation , product characteristics ; ### as regards the olive oil and table olive sector : the presentation , sales descriptions , labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards , packaging , rules to be applied in relation to packing centres , marking , wrapping , year of harvesting and use of specific terms ; criteria such as appearance , consistency , conformation , product characteristics ; specific substances used in production , or components or constituents , including their quantitative content , purity and identification ;


### only oenological practices authorised in accordance with annex xiic and provided for in point of article 112e and in article 112k and shall be used in the production and conservation in the union of products of the wine sector . ### only oenological practices authorised in accordance with annex xiic and provided for in article 112k and shall be used in the production and conservation in the union of products of the wine sector .


### when authorising oenological practices for wine as referred to in point of article 112e , the commission shall : ### when making proposals on authorising oenological practices for wine as referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall :


### member states shall carry out checks , based on a risk analysis , in order to verify whether products conform to the rules laid down in this section and shall apply administrative penalties as appropriate . ### member states shall carry out checks . in the case of imported products , these checks shall be performed before they are placed on the market . the checks shall be based on a risk analysis , in order to verify whether products conform to the rules laid down in this section and shall apply administrative penalties as appropriate .


### the european parliament and the council may object to the delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification . at the initiative of the european parliament or the council this period shall be extended by one month . ### the european parliament or the council may object to the delegated act within a period of three months from the date of notification . at the initiative of the european parliament or the council this period shall be extended by one month .


### draft by the group of member states ### article 1a the commission shall , not later than 18 months after the entry into force of this regulation , evaluate the effectiveness of council decision 2005 / 681 / jha in the light of the provisions of the treaty on the functioning of the european union governing cepol , as well as the new tasks envisaged for cepol in the commission communication of 27 march 2013 entitled ' establishing a european law enforcement training scheme ' , and if appropriate issue legislative proposals to amend council decision 2005 / 681 / jha , while at the same time ensuring cepol ' s complete independence .


### the commission shall keep a register of committee proceedings which shall contain : ### in addition to complying with the information requirements under paragraph - 1a , the commission shall keep a register of committee proceedings which shall contain :


### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 4 and 5 and in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 of article 10 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the date of the entry into force of this regulation . ### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 4 and 5 and in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 of article 10 shall be conferred for a period of five years from . . . + . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . _____________ + o . j . : please insert the date of entry into force of this regulation .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 4 and 5 and paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 of article 10 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 of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 4 and 5 and paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 of article 10 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two 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 four months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### in order to help beneficiaries to become more aware of the relationship between agricultural practices and management of farms on the one hand , and standards relating to the environment , climate change , good agricultural condition of land , food safety , public health , animal health , plant health and animal welfare on the other , it is necessary that member states establish a comprehensive farm advisory system offering advice to beneficiaries . that farm advisory system should in any way not affect the obligation and responsibility of beneficiaries to respect those standards . also a clear separation between advice and checks should be ensured by the member states . ### in order to help beneficiaries to become more aware of the relationship between agricultural practices and management of farms on the one hand , and standards relating to the environment , climate change , good agricultural condition of land , food safety , public health , animal health , plant health and animal welfare on the other , it is necessary that member states establish a comprehensive farm advisory system offering advice to beneficiaries . that farm advisory system should in any way not affect the obligation and responsibility of beneficiaries to respect those standards . also , member states should encourage beneficiaries to use the advisory system and should ensure a clear separation between advice and checks .


### entry into the farm advisory system should be on a voluntary basis for beneficiaries . all beneficiaries , even if not receiving support under the cap , should be allowed to participate in the system . however priority criteria may be set by the member states . due to the nature of the system , it is appropriate for the information obtained in the course of the advisory activity to be treated as confidential , except in case of serious infringements of union or national law . in order to ensure the efficiency of the system , advisors should be suitably qualified and regularly trained . ### although entry into the farm advisory system should be on a voluntary basis for beneficiaries , intense promotion of the system should serve to make beneficiaries aware of all the benefits that become available to them when they use that system . all beneficiaries , even if not receiving support under the cap , should be allowed to participate in the system . however priority criteria may be set by the member states . due to the nature of the system , it is appropriate for the information obtained in the course of the advisory activity to be treated as confidential , except in case of serious infringements of union or national law . in order to ensure the efficiency of the system , advisors should be suitably qualified and regularly trained .


### the use of the agro - meteorological system and the acquisition and improvement of satellite images should provide the commission with the means to manage the agricultural markets and to facilitate the monitoring of agricultural expenditure . ### the use of the agro - meteorological system and the acquisition and improvement of satellite images should provide the commission with the means to manage the agricultural markets , to facilitate the monitoring of agricultural expenditure and to assess and provide timely aid in the case of natural disasters .


### the rural development programmes are financed from the union budget on the basis of commitments in annual instalments . member states should be able to draw on the union funds provided for as soon as they begin the programmes . a suitably restricted prefinancing system ensuring a steady flow of funds so that payments to beneficiaries under the programmes are made at the appropriate time is therefore needed . ### the rural development programmes are financed from the union budget on the basis of commitments in annual instalments . member states should be able to draw on the union funds provided for as soon as they begin the programmes . a suitably restricted prefinancing system ensuring a steady flow of funds so that payments to beneficiaries under the programmes are made at the appropriate time should therefore be prioritised .


### in order to protect the financial interests of the union budget , measures should be taken by member states to satisfy themselves that transactions financed by the eagf and the eafrd are actually carried out and are executed correctly . member states should also prevent , detect and deal effectively with any irregularities or non - compliance with obligations committed by beneficiaries . to this end , council regulation no 2988 / 95 of 18 december 1995 on the protection of the european communities financial interests22 should apply . ### in order to protect the financial interests of the union budget , proportionate measures should be taken by member states to satisfy themselves that transactions financed by the eagf and the eafrd are actually carried out and are executed correctly . member states should also prevent , detect and deal effectively with any irregularities or non - compliance with obligations committed by beneficiaries . to this end , council regulation no 2988 / 95 of 18 december 1995 on the protection of the european communities financial interests22 should apply .


### provisions relating to general principles on checks , withdrawals , reductions or exclusions from payments and to the imposition of penalties are contained in various sectoral agricultural regulations . those rules should be gathered in the same legal framework at a horizontal level . they should cover the obligations of the member states as regards administrative and on - the - spot checks , the rules on the recovery , reduction and exclusions of aid . rules on checks of obligations not necessarily linked to the payment of an aid should be laid down as well . ### provisions relating to general principles on checks , withdrawals , reductions or exclusions from payments and to the imposition of penalties are contained in various sectoral agricultural regulations . those rules should be gathered and simplified in the same legal framework at a horizontal level . they should cover the obligations of the member states as regards administrative and on - the - spot checks , the rules on the recovery , reduction and exclusions of aid . rules on checks of obligations not necessarily linked to the payment of an aid should be laid down as well . where error rates are at an acceptable level , member states should reduce on - the - spot checks proportionately .


### the main elements of that integrated system and , in particular , the provisions concerning a computerised database , an identification system for agricultural parcels , aid applications or payment claims and a system for the identification and recording of payment entitlements should be maintained . ### the main elements of that integrated system and , in particular , the provisions concerning a computerised database , an identification system for agricultural parcels , aid applications or payment claims and a system for the identification and recording of payment entitlements should be maintained , at an appropriate level , while taking due account of the necessity not to impose undue administrative burdens on farmers and administrative bodies .


### under regulation no 485 / 2008 , member states are to take the measures necessary to ensure effective protection of the financial interests of the union budget , and particularly in order to check the genuineness and compliance of operations financed by the eagf . in the interests of clarity and rationality , the relevant provisions should be integrated into the same act . regulation no 485 / 2008 should therefore be repealed . ### under regulation no 485 / 2008 , member states are to take the measures necessary to ensure effective protection of the financial interests of the union budget , and particularly in order to check the genuineness and compliance of operations financed by the eagf . in the interests of simplicity , clarity and rationality , the relevant provisions should be integrated into the same act . regulation no 485 / 2008 should therefore be repealed .


### the cross compliance system implies certain administrative constraints for both beneficiaries and national administrations since record keeping must be ensured , checks must be carried out and penalties have to be applied where necessary . those penalties should be proportionate , effective and dissuasive . such penalties should be without prejudice to other penalties laid down under other provisions of union or national law . for the sake of consistency , it is appropriate to merge the relevant union provisions into one single legal instrument . for farmers participating in the small farmers scheme referred to in title v of regulation no xxx / xxx [ dp ] , the efforts to be made under the cross compliance system may be considered as exceeding the benefit of keeping those farmers under that system . for reasons of simplification , those farmers should therefore be exempted from cross compliance and in particular from its control system and from the risk of cross compliance penalties . however , that exemption should be without prejudice to the obligation to respect the applicable provisions of the sectoral legislation and to the possibility to be checked and to be imposed penalties under that legislation . ### the cross compliance system implies certain administrative constraints for both beneficiaries and national administrations since record keeping must be ensured , checks must be carried out and penalties have to be applied where necessary . those penalties should be proportionate , effective and dissuasive . such penalties should be without prejudice to other penalties laid down under other provisions of union or national law . for the sake of consistency , it is appropriate to merge the relevant union provisions into one single legal instrument . for farmers participating in the small farmers scheme referred to in title v of regulation no xxx / xxx [ dp ] , the efforts to be made under the cross compliance system may be considered as exceeding the benefit of keeping those farmers under that system . for reasons of simplification , those farmers should therefore be exempted from cross compliance and in particular from its control system and from the risk of cross compliance penalties .


### as regards the on - the - spot checks , the authority responsible shall draw its check sample from the entire population of applicants comprising , where appropriate , a random part and a risk - based part in order to obtain a representative error rate , while targeting also highest errors . ### as regards the on - the - spot checks , the authority responsible shall draw its check sample from the entire population of applicants comprising , where appropriate , a random part and a risk - based part in order to obtain a representative error rate , while targeting also highest errors . the number of on - the - spot checks shall be reduced proportional to risk and in order to reduce administrative burdens on both public authorities and farmers .


### member states may retain 10% of the amounts resulting from the application of the reductions and exclusions referred to in article 99 . ### member states may retain 25% of the amounts resulting from the application of the reductions and exclusions referred to in article 99 .


### the scope of the emff should cover the support of the cfp which extends to conservation , management and exploitation of marine biological resources , fresh water biological resources and - aquaculture , as well as to the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products , where such activities take place on the territory of member states , or in union waters , including by fishing vessels flying the flag of , and registered in , third countries , or by union fishing vessels , or by nationals of member states , without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag state , bearing in mind the provisions of article 117 of the united nations convention on the law of the sea . ### the scope of the emff should cover the support of the cfp which extends to conservation , management and exploitation of marine biological resources , fresh water biological resources and aquaculture , as well as to the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products , where such activities take place on the territory of member states , or in union waters , or by union fishing vessels , or by nationals of member states , without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag state , bearing in mind the provisions of article 117 of the united nations convention on the law of the sea .


### the scope of the emff should cover the support to the imp which extends to the development and implementation of coordinated operations and decision - making in relation to the oceans , seas , coastal regions and maritime sectors complementing the different eu policies that touch upon them , notably the common fisheries policies , transport , industry , territorial cohesion , environment , energy and tourism . 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 . ### the scope of the emff should cover the support to the imp which extends to the development and implementation of coordinated operations and decision - making in relation to the oceans , seas , coastal regions and maritime sectors complementing the different eu policies that touch upon them , notably the common fisheries policies , transport , industry , territorial cohesion , environment , energy and tourism , areas for which it is necessary to promote scientific research , professional competence and training . 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 .


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


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


### the achievement of the objectives of the cfp would be undermined if union financial assistance under emff is disbursed to operators who , ex - ante , do not comply with requirements related to the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources . therefore only operators should be admissible who , within a particular period of time before lodging an application for aid , were not involved in the operation , management or ownership of fishing vessels included in the union iuu vessel list as set out in article 40 of council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulation no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 , and who have not committed a serious infringement under 42 of the regulation no 1005 / 2008 or article 90 of the regulation no 1224 / 2009 of 20 november 2009 establishing a community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy , amending regulations no 847 / 96 , no 2371 / 2002 , no 811 / 2004 , no 768 / 2005 , no 2115 / 2005 , no 2166 / 2005 , no 388 / 2006 , no 509 / 2007 , no 676 / 2007 , no 1098 / 2007 , no 1300 / 2008 , no 1342 / 2008 and repealing regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1627 / 94 and no 1966 / 2006 or other cases of non - compliance with cfp rules which particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield . ### the achievement of the objectives of the cfp would be undermined if union financial assistance under emff is disbursed to operators who , ex - ante , do not comply with requirements related to the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources . therefore only operators should be admissible who , within a particular period of time before lodging an application for aid , were not involved in the operation , management or ownership of fishing vessels included in the union iuu vessel list as set out in article 40 of council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulation no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 , and who have not committed a serious infringement under 42 of the regulation no 1005 / 2008 or article 90 of the regulation no 1224 / 2009 of 20 november 2009 establishing a community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy , amending regulations no 847 / 96 , no 2371 / 2002 , no 811 / 2004 , no 768 / 2005 , no 2115 / 2005 , no 2166 / 2005 , no 388 / 2006 , no 509 / 2007 , no 676 / 2007 , no 1098 / 2007 , no 1300 / 2008 , no 1342 / 2008 and repealing regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1627 / 94 and no 1966 / 2006 . or other cases of non - compliance with cfp rules which particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield .


### the commission should establish an annual breakdown by member states of available commitment appropriations using objective and transparent criteria ; these criteria should include the historical allocations under council regulation no 1198 / 2006 and the historical consumption under council regulation no 861 / 2006 . ### the commission should establish an annual breakdown by member states of available commitment appropriations using objective and transparent criteria ; these criteria should include the history of allocations under council regulation no 1198 / 2006 and the historical consumption under council regulation no 861 / 2006 .


### in line with the goal of simplification , all activities of the emff which fall under shared management , including control and data collection , should take the form of one single operational programme per member state , in accordance with its national structure . the programming exercise shall cover the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 . each member state should prepare a single operational programme . each programme should identify a strategy for meeting targets in relation to the union priorities for the emff and a selection of measures . programming should comply with union priorities , while being adapted to national contexts and complement the other union policies , in particular rural development policy and cohesion policy . ### in line with the goal of simplification , all activities of the emff which fall under shared management , including control and data collection , should take the form of one single operational programme per member state , in accordance with its national structure . the programming exercise shall cover the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 . each member state should prepare a single operational programme . each programme should identify a strategy for meeting targets in relation to the union priorities for the emff and a selection of measures . programming should comply with union priorities , while being adapted to national and regional contexts , in particular the specific characteristics of the outermost regions , and complement other union policies , while maintaining the current management and control system , so as not to generate additional costs or cause delays to programme implementation .


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


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


### it is paramount to integrate environmental concerns into the emff and support the implementation of conservation measures under the cfp taking however into account the diverse conditions throughout the union waters . for this purpose it is essential to develop a regionalised approach to conservation measures . ### it is paramount to integrate environmental concerns into the emff and support the implementation of conservation measures under the cfp taking however into account the diverse conditions throughout the union waters and the economic and social situation in each fishery . for this purpose it is essential to develop a regionalised approach to conservation measures and to involve organisations representing fishermen , in particular the advisory councils .


### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level . ### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space , the emff should support national and sub - national authorities in making their strategic choices based on their respective competences .


### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level . ### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space , as well as defining existing aquaculture production areas , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level .


### considering that the community - led approach for local development has , over a number of years , proven its utility in promoting the development of fisheries and rural areas by fully taking into account the multi - sectoral needs for endogenous development , support should be continued and reinforced in the future . ### although the community - led approach introduced into the eff to promote local development has had hardly any coverage so far , it is thought that this could be down to the length of time taken to process aid applications since the introduction of the new approach . however , it seems reasonable to assume that it will ultimately promote the development of fisheries and rural areas by fully taking into account the multi - sectoral needs for endogenous development , therefore support should be continued with a view to being reinforced in the future .


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


### the support to fisheries areas through the emff should be coordinated with the local development support offered by other union funds and should cover all aspects of the preparation and implementation of local development strategies and operations of local action groups as well as the costs of animating the local area and running the local partnership . ### the support to fisheries areas through the emff should be coordinated with the local development support offered by other union funds and should cover all aspects of the preparation and implementation of local development strategies and operations of local action groups as well as the costs of animating the local area and running the local partnership . this support should include the possibility of receiving technical – in particular financial engineering – assistance in setting up local development projects , especially for small - scale and coastal fishing and fishing in inland waters .


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


### in order to maintain the competitiveness of certain fishery products from the outermost regions of the european union compared with that of similar products from other european union’s regions , the european union introduced measures in 1992 to compensate for the related additional costs in the fisheries sector . the measures applying for the period 2007 - 2013 are laid down in council regulation no 791 / 20071 . it is necessary to continue providing support to offset the additional costs for the marketing of certain fishery products as of 1 january 2014 . ### in order to maintain the competitiveness of certain fishery products from the outermost regions of the european union compared with that of similar products from other european union’s regions , the european union introduced measures in 1992 to compensate for the related additional costs in the fisheries sector . the measures applying for the period 2007 - 2013 are laid down in council regulation no 791 / 20071 . given the difficulties facing fishing activities in the outermost regions , it is necessary to increase support to offset the additional costs for the marketing of certain fishery products as of 1 january 2014 .


### member states should set the compensation amount at a level which allows appropriate off - setting of additional costs , arising from the specific handicaps of the outermost regions and in particular from the costs of transporting the products to mainland europe . to avoid overcompensation , the amount should be proportional to the additional costs the aid off - sets and in no case exceed 100 % of the transport and other related costs to mainland europe . to this end , it should also take into account other types of public intervention having an impact on the level of additional costs . ### member states should set the compensation amount at a level which allows appropriate off - setting of additional costs , arising from the specific handicaps of the outermost regions and in particular from the costs of transporting the products . to avoid overcompensation , the amount should be proportional to the additional costs the aid off - sets and in no case exceed 100 % of the transport and other related costs . to this end , it should also take into account other types of public intervention having an impact on the level of additional costs .


### it is paramount that member states and operators are equipped in such a way that controls can be carried out to a high standard and therefore ensure compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy while providing for the sustainable exploitation of living aquatic resources ; the emff should therefore support member states and operators in conformity with council regulation no 1224 / 2009 . by creating a culture of compliance , this support should contribute to sustainable growth . ### taking account of the characteristics of the different fisheries and the cost effectiveness of each one of them , it is paramount that member states and operators are equipped in such a way that controls can be carried out to a high standard and therefore ensure compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy while providing for the sustainable exploitation of living aquatic resources ; the emff should therefore support member states and operators in conformity with council regulation no 1224 / 2009 . by creating a culture of compliance , this support should contribute to sustainable growth .


### provisions should be laid down for support to collect , manage and use of fisheries data as specified in the multiannual union programme , in particular to support national programmes and the management and use of data for scientific analysis and cfp implementation . the support granted to member states on the basis of the regulation no . 861 / 2006 for the expenditure incurred relating to the collection , management and use of fisheries data should be continued under the emff pursuing the logic of a single fund . ### provisions should be laid down for support to collect , manage and use of fisheries data as specified in the multiannual union programme , in particular to support national and sub - national programmes and the management and use of data for scientific analysis and cfp implementation . the support granted to member states on the basis of the regulation no . 861 / 2006 for the expenditure incurred relating to the collection , management and use of fisheries data should be continued under the emff pursuing the logic of a single fund .


### the emff should support the promotion of integrated maritime governance at all levels especially through exchanges of best practices and the further development and implementation of sea basin strategies . these strategies aim at setting up an integrated framework to address common challenges in european sea basins and strengthened co - operation between stakeholders to maximise the use of union financial instruments and funds and contribute to the economic , social and territorial cohesion of the union . ### the emff should support the promotion of integrated maritime governance at all levels especially through exchanges of best practices and the further development and implementation of sea basin strategies . in this context , improved maritime governance including the enhancement of cooperation and coordination , at the appropriate level , among the competent authorities performing coast guard functions in the eu , ensuring healthier , safer and more secure seas and oceans in particular by implementing the existing maritime legislation are very important . these strategies aim at setting up an integrated framework to address common challenges in european sea basins and strengthened co - operation between stakeholders to maximise the use of union financial instruments and funds and contribute to the economic , social and territorial cohesion of the union . it is therefore very important to improve and enhance external cooperation and coordination in relation to the objectives of the imp , on the basis of the united nations convention on the law of the sea .


### the emff should also support sustainable economic growth , employment , innovation and competitiveness within maritime sectors and in coastal regions . it is particularly important to identify regulatory barriers and skill deficiencies hindering growth in emerging and prospective maritime sectors , as well as operations aimed at fostering investment in technological innovation necessary to enhance the business potential of marine and maritime applications . ### the emff should also support sustainable economic growth , employment , improvements to working conditions , innovation and competitiveness within maritime sectors and in coastal regions . it is particularly important to identify regulatory barriers and skill deficiencies hindering growth in emerging and prospective maritime sectors , as well as operations aimed at fostering investment in technological innovation necessary to enhance the business potential of marine and maritime applications .


### by way of technical assistance the emff should provide preparatory , administrative and technical support as well as support for information measures , networking , evaluations , audits , studies and exchanges of experience in order to facilitate the implementation of the operational programme and to promote innovative approaches and practices for simple and transparent implementation . technical assistance should also include the setting up of a european network of fisheries local action groups aiming at capacity building , disseminating information , exchanging experience and supporting cooperation between the local partnerships . ### by way of technical assistance the emff should provide preparatory , administrative and technical support as well as support for information measures , networking , evaluations , audits , studies and exchanges of experience in order to facilitate the implementation of the operational programme and to promote innovative approaches and practices for simple and transparent implementation , including those which will benefit operators and fishermen’s organisations . technical assistance should also include the setting up of a european network of fisheries local action groups aiming at capacity building , disseminating information , exchanging experience and supporting cooperation between the local partnerships .


### conscious of the importance of ensuring conservation of marine biological and protecting fish stocks in particular from illegal fishing and in the spirit of the conclusions drawn in the green paper on the reform of the cfp1 , those operators who do not comply with the rules of the cfp , and particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute therefore a serious threat to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy , and those who are involved in iuu fishing should be excluded from support under the emff . union funding should not at any stage from the selection to the implementation of an operation be used to undermine the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources expressed in the objectives of the cfp regulation . ### conscious of the importance of ensuring conservation of marine biological and protecting fish stocks in particular from illegal fishing1 , those operators who do not comply with the rules of the cfp , and those who are involved in iuu fishing should be excluded from support under the emff . union funding should not at any stage from the selection to the implementation of an operation be used to undermine the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources expressed in the objectives of the cfp regulation .


### conscious of the importance of ensuring conservation of marine biological and protecting fish stocks in particular from illegal fishing and in the spirit of the conclusions drawn in the green paper on the reform of the cfp1 , those operators who do not comply with the rules of the cfp , and particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute therefore a serious threat to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy , and those who are involved in iuu fishing should be excluded from support under the emff . union funding should not at any stage from the selection to the implementation of an operation be used to undermine the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources expressed in the objectives of the cfp regulation . ### conscious of the importance of ensuring conservation of marine biological and protecting fish stocks in particular from illegal fishing and in the spirit of the conclusions drawn in the green paper on the reform of the cfp1 , those operators who commit serious breaches of the rules of the cfp , and particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute therefore a serious threat to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy , and those who are involved in iuu fishing should be excluded from support under the emff . union funding should not at any stage from the selection to the implementation of an operation be used to undermine the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources expressed in the objectives of the cfp regulation .


### in order to address the specific needs of the cfp mentioned in articles 50 and 51 of the [ cfp regulation ] and contribute to the compliance with the cfp rules , additional provisions to the rules on interruption of the payment deadline [ regulation no [ … ] laying down common provisions ] should be laid down . where a member state or an operator has failed to comply with its obligations under the cfp or where the commission has evidence to suggest this lack of compliance , as a precautionary measure , the commission should be allowed to interrupt payments . ### in order to address the specific needs of the cfp mentioned in articles 50 and 51 of the [ cfp regulation ] and contribute to the compliance with the cfp rules , additional provisions to the rules on interruption of the payment deadline [ regulation no [ … ] laying down common provisions ] should be laid down . where a member state or an operator has failed to comply with its obligations under the cfp or where the commission has evidence to verify this lack of compliance , as a precautionary measure , the commission should be allowed to interrupt payments .


### this regulation shall apply to operations carried out in the territory of the union unless otherwise expressly provided for in this regulation . ### this regulation shall apply to operations carried out in the territory , waters and fleets of the union unless otherwise expressly provided for in this regulation .


### the achievement of the objectives of the emff shall contribute to the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . it shall be pursued through the following six union priorities , which translate the relevant thematic objectives of the common strategic framework : ### the achievement of the objectives of the emff shall contribute to the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth as well as the implementation of the cfp . it shall be pursued through the following six union priorities for fisheries and aquaculture , including the processing and marketing of their products , which translate the relevant thematic objectives of the common strategic framework :


### increasing employment and territorial cohesion through the following objectives : ### increasing employment and social and territorial cohesion through the following objectives :


### development of new professional skills and lifelong learning ; ### development of new professional skills , encouragement of professional training and lifelong learning ;


### development of new professional skills and lifelong learning ; ### development of new professional skills and encouragement of professional training and lifelong learning ;


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


### improved market organisation for aquaculture products . ### improved market organisation for aquaculture products and encouragement of investment in the processing and marketing sectors , paying particular attention to the specificities of the outermost regions , which call for positive discrimination at this level .


### fostering the implementation of the cfp through : ### fostering the implementation of the cfp and strengthening its links and coherence with the imp through :


### without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this article , articles 107 , 108 and 109 of the treaty shall apply to aid granted by the member states to enterprises in fisheries and aquaculture . ### without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this article , articles 107 , 108 and 109 of the treaty shall apply to aid granted by the member states to enterprises in fisheries , aquaculture and the processing and marketing industries .


### operators that have committed a serious infringement under 42 of the regulation no 1005 / 2008 or article 90 of the regulation no 1224 / 2009 ; ### operators that have committed a serious infringement under article 42 of the regulation no 1005 / 2008 or article 90 of the regulation no 1224 / 2009 , with a sanction based on a final administrative decision ;


### the resources available for commitments from the emff for the period 2014 to 2020 under shared management shall be eur 5 520 000 000 in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in annex ii . ### the resources available for commitments from the emff for the period 2014 to 2020 under shared management shall be eur x in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in annex ii .


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


### the available data collection resources compared to the extent of the data collection tasks of the member state , where available means are approximated to the number of observers at sea and the amount of human resources and technical means needed to implement the national sampling programme for data collection . ### the available data collection resources compared to the extent of the data collection tasks of the member state , where available means are approximated to the amount of human resources and technical means needed to implement the national sampling programme for data collection .


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


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


### each member state shall draw up a single operational programme to implement the union priorities to be co - financed by the emff . ### each member state shall draw up a single operational programme to implement the union ' s fishing and aquaculture priorities to be co - financed by the emff .


### for the section of the operational programme referred to in article 20 the commission shall adopt by means of implementing act the priorities of the union for enforcement and control policy by 31 may 2013 at the latest . ### for the section of the operational programme referred to in article 20 , the commission shall be conferred with the power to adopt delegated acts , as referred to in article 150 , in order to adopt the priorities of the union for enforcement and control policy by 31 may 2013 at the latest .


### an analysis of the situation in terms of swot and identification of the needs that have to be addressed in the geographical area covered by the programme ; ### an analysis of the situation in terms of strengths and weaknesses , opportunities and threats and identification of the needs that have to be addressed in the geographical area covered by the programme ;


### the analysis shall be structured around the union priorities . specific needs concerning climate change mitigation and adaptation and promotion of innovation shall be assessed across union priorities , in view of identifying relevant responses in these two areas at the level of each priority ; a synthesis of the situation of the policy areas eligible for support in terms of strengths and weaknesses ; ### the analysis shall be structured around the relevant union priorities and shall be coherent with the multiannual strategic plan of member states . specific needs concerning climate change mitigation and adaptation and promotion of innovation shall be assessed across union priorities , in view of identifying relevant responses in these two areas at the level of each priority ; a synthesis of the situation of the policy areas eligible for support in terms of strengths and weaknesses ;


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


### a clear indication of the operations under chapter iii of title v that may be undertaken collectively and therefore may benefit from higher aid intensity according to article 95 ; ### a clear indication of the measures under chapter iii of title v that may be undertaken collectively and therefore may benefit from higher aid intensity according to article 95 ;


### an analysis of needs relating to monitoring and evaluation requirements and the evaluation plan referred to in article 49 of the [ regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] laying down common provisions ] . the member states shall provide sufficient resources and capacity building activities to address the identified needs ; ### the evaluation requirements and the evaluation plan referred to in article 49 of the [ regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] laying down common provisions ] and the measures to take to address the identified needs ;


### a table setting out the applicable emff resources and co - financing rate for the objectives under the union priorities of article 6 and the technical assistance . where applicable , this table shall indicate separately the emff resources and the co - financing rates which apply by way of derogation to the general rule of article 94 for support referred to in article 72 , article 73 , article 78 to and to , article 78 and article 79 . ### a table setting out the applicable emff resources and co - financing rate for the union priorities of article 6 and the technical assistance . where applicable , this table shall indicate separately the emff resources and the co - financing rates which apply by way of derogation to the general rule of article 94 for support referred to in article 72 , article 73 , article 78 to and to , article 78 and article 79 .


### information on the complementarity with measures financed through other csf funds or the life framework programme ; ### information on the complementarity with measures financed through other csf funds ;


### a description of the monitoring and evaluation procedures , as well as the composition of the monitoring committee ; ### a description of the monitoring and evaluation procedures , as well as the general composition of the monitoring committee ;


### a list of a list of bodies implementing the control , inspection and enforcement system and a brief description of their human and financial resources available for fisheries control , inspection and enforcement , their equipment available for fisheries control , inspection and enforcement in particular the number of vessels , aircraft and helicopters ; ### a list of bodies implementing the control , inspection and enforcement system and a brief description of their human and financial resources available for fisheries control , inspection and enforcement , their main equipment available for fisheries control , inspection and enforcement in particular the number of vessels , aircraft and helicopters ;


### a demonstration of the capability to achieve sound financial and administrative management of the data collected . ### a description of the capability to achieve sound financial and administrative management under the activities described in the preceding paragraphs .


### for this purpose , the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing act , detailing the changes in the priorities of the union in the enforcement and control policy mentioned in article 18 and the corresponding eligible operations to be prioritised . ### to enable adaptation to the development of control requirements , the commission may adopt a decision , every two years , by means of implementing act , detailing any possible changes in the priorities of the union in the enforcement and control policy mentioned in article 18 and the corresponding eligible operations to be prioritised .


### for the purpose of application of article 20 , member states shall submit to the commission an annual work plan before 31 october each year . annual work plans shall contain a description of the procedures and methods to be used in collecting and analysing data and in estimating their accuracy and precision . ### from 2013 , for the purpose of application of article 20 , member states shall submit to the commission an annual work plan before 31 october , unless the work plan from the previous year continues to be applicable , in which case they shall notify the commission of this fact . annual work plans shall contain a description of the procedures and methods to be used in collecting and analysing data and in estimating their accuracy and precision .


### these implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 151 . ### these implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 151 .


### to implement chapters i and ii of title vi and article 92 , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , adopt annual work programme in accordance with objectives set out in those chapters . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 151 . ### to implement chapters i and ii of title vi and article 92 , the commission shall be authorised to adopt delegated acts , as referred to in article 150 , in order to adopt an annual work programme in accordance with the objectives set out in those chapters .


### to implement chapters i and ii of title vi and article 92 , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , adopt annual work programme in accordance with objectives set out in those chapters . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 151 . ### to implement chapters i and ii of title vi and article 91 , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , adopt an operational multiannual programme , which will establish annual work programmes , also approved by means of implementing acts , in accordance with objectives set out in those chapters . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 151 .


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


### the owner of a fishing vessel having received support under articles 32 , 36 , 39 , or 40 of this regulation shall not transfer the vessel to a third country outside the union during at least 5 years following the date of actual payment to the beneficiary . ### the transfer of a fishing vessel to a third country during the first five years following the date of actual receipt of the support provided under articles 32 , 36 , 39 or 40 of this regulation shall be possible only if the support is repaid pro rata temporis .


### in order to stimulate innovation in fisheries , the emff may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems . ### in order to stimulate innovation in fisheries , including aquaculture and the processing industry , the emff may support projects aiming at developing or introducing techniques or new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems .


### in order to stimulate innovation in fisheries , the emff may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems . ### in order to stimulate innovation in fisheries , the emff may support projects aiming at introducing technological innovations in the fleet , to carry out fishing experiments for the development of more sustainable fishing methods , to introduce improved techniques on the packaging , processing and preservation of fish on board , creating or introducing new or substantially improved fisheries products compared to the state of art , as well as new or improved processes and techniques and new or improved management and organisation systems , including at the level of processing and marketing fisheries and aquaculture products .


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


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


### operations under this article must be carried out in collaboration with a scientific or technical body as recognised by the national law of each member state which shall validate the results of such operations . ### operations under this article must be carried out in collaboration with a scientific or technical body as recognised through the business classification referred to in the national contract law of the public institutions .


### the provision of professional advice on business and marketing strategies . ### the provision of professional advice on business strategies , processing and marketing of fish .


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


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


### the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted to operators or organisations of fishermen , recognised by the member state , who commissioned the feasibility study referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted to operators or organisations of fishermen , organisations of producers , or public law bodies recognised by the member state .


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


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


### lifelong learning , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices , and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems , activities in the maritime sector , innovation and entrepreneurship ; ### lifelong learning , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices , and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to safety , the sustainable management of marine ecosystems , activities in the maritime sector , innovation and entrepreneurship ;


### lifelong learning , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices , and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems , activities in the maritime sector , innovation and entrepreneurship ; ### lifelong learning , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices , and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems , security , activities in the maritime sector , innovation and entrepreneurship ;


### networking and exchange of experience and best practice between stakeholders including among organisations promoting equal opportunities between men and women ; ### networking and exchange of experience and best practice between stakeholders including among organisations promoting equal opportunities between men and women and promoting the crucial role performed by women in the socio - economic fabric of numerous fishing communities ;


### promoting the social dialogue at national , regional or local level involving fishermen and other relevant stakeholders . ### promoting the social dialogue at european , national , regional or local level involving fishermen , the social partners and other relevant stakeholders .


### submit a business plan for the development of their new activities ; ### submit a business plan for the development of their activities ;


### beneficiaries of the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall not engage in professional fishing in the five years following the reception of the last payment of the support . ### beneficiaries of the support referred to in paragraph 1 may not obtain an income from commercial fishing for five years following the reception of the last payment of the support , unless they repay ‘ pro rata temporis’ the amount of support received .


### in order to improve working conditions on board for fishermen the emff may support investments on board or in individual equipments providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or union law . ### in order to improve safety and health and hygiene standards in the workplace both on board for fishermen and in the fishing port , the emff may support investments on board , on land and in individual safety equipments in accordance with the requirements under national or union law .


### in order to establish or modify systems of transferable fishing concessions under article 27 of the [ regulation on the cfp ] , the emff may support : ### in order to establish or modify voluntary systems of transferable fishing concessions , under article 27 of the [ regulation on the cfp ] , the emff may support :


### support under paragraph 1 , and shall only be granted to public authorities . support under paragraph 1 of this article shall be granted to public authorities legal or natural persons or recognized producer organizations involved in collective management of pooled transferable fishing concessions in accordance with article 28 of the regulation on common fisheries . ### support under paragraph 1 , and shall only be granted to public authorities . support under paragraph 1 of this article shall be granted to public authorities legal or natural persons or fishermen’s organisations recognised by the member state , including recognized producer organizations involved in collective management of pooled transferable fishing concessions in accordance with article 28 of the regulation on common fisheries .


### support to the implementation of conservation measures under the cfp ### support to the framing and implementation of conservation measures under the cfp


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


### the design and development of technical and administrative means necessary for the implementation of conservation measures in the meaning of articles 17 and 21 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] ; ### the design and development of technical and administrative means necessary for the implementation of conservation measures in the meaning of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] ;


### the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to public authorities . ### the support referred to in paragraphs - 1 and 1 shall be granted to public authorities , recognised organisations of fishermen or producer organisations which are involved in the implementation of conservation measures under the cfp .


### reducing unwanted catches of commercial stocks or other by - catches ; ### reducing unwanted catches of commercial stocks or other by - catches , with an emphasis on the development and introduction of special devices to reduce by - catches or unwanted catches ;


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


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


### collection of waste from the sea such as the removal of lost fishing gears and marine litter ; ### collection , by fishermen , of waste from the sea such as the removal of lost fishing gears and marine litter ;


### the construction or installation of static or movable facilities intended to protect and enhance marine fauna and flora ; ### the construction , installation or modernisation of static or movable facilities that can be easily dismantled , intended to protect and enhance marine fauna and flora , including the preparation and scientific evaluation thereof ;


### management , restoration and monitoring natura 2000 sites in accordance with council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and council and european parliament directive 2009 / 147 / ec of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds , in accordance with prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to council directive 92 / 43 / eec ; ### measures for the management , restoration and monitoring natura 2000 sites in accordance with council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and council and european parliament directive 2009 / 147 / ec of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds , in accordance with prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to council directive 92 / 43 / eec , related to fishing activities ;


### management , restoration and monitoring of marine protected areas in view of the implementation of the spatial protection measures referred to in article 13 of the european parliament and council directive 2008 / 56 / ec ; ### management , restoration and monitoring of marine protected areas in view of the implementation of the spatial protection measures related to fishing activity referred to in article 13 of the european parliament and council directive 2008 / 56 / ec ;


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


### in order to reduce the impact of inland fishing on the environment , increase energy efficiency , increase the quality of fish landed , or to improve safety or working conditions , the emff may support the following investments : ### in order to reduce the impact of inland fishing on the environment , increase energy efficiency , increase the quality of fish landed , to improve safety or working conditions and the sustainable development of local communities , the emff , taking account of the specific nature and characteristics of the fishing concerned , may support the following investments :


### in equipment as referred to in article 36 and under the conditions set out in that article ; ### in equipment as referred to in article 37 and under the conditions set out in that article ;


### references made in articles 33 , 36 and 39 to fishing vessels shall be understood as references to vessels operating exclusively in inland water ; ### references made in articles 33 , 36 and 39 to fishing vessels shall be understood as references to vessels operating exclusively in continental water ;


### references made in articles 33 , 36 and 39 to fishing vessels shall be understood as references to vessels operating exclusively in inland water ; ### references made in articles 33 , 37 , 39 and 40 to fishing vessels shall be understood as references to vessels operating exclusively in inland water ;


### references made in article 36 to the marine environment shall be understood as references to the environment in which the inland fishing vessel operates . ### references made in article 36 to the marine environment shall be understood as references to the environment in which continental fishing is carried out .


### references made in article 36 to the marine environment shall be understood as references to the environment in which the inland fishing vessel operates . ### references made in article 37 to the marine environment shall be understood as references to the environment in which the inland fishing vessel operates .


### member states shall ensure that vessels receiving support under this article continue to operate exclusively in inland waters . ### member states shall ensure that vessels receiving support under this article , with the exception of paragraph 3 , continue to operate exclusively in inland waters .


### member states shall ensure that vessels receiving support under this article continue to operate exclusively in inland waters . ### member states shall ensure that vessels receiving support under this article continue to operate exclusively in continental waters .


### support under this chapter shall be limited to aquaculture enterprises unless otherwise expressly established . ### unless otherwise expressly established , support under this chapter shall be granted to aquaculture enterprises , including entrepreneurs entering the sector as stipulated in paragraph 2 . 2 . for the purposes of this article , entrepreneurs entering the sector must submit a business plan and , where the investment costs exceed eur 50 000 , a feasibility study .


### adding value to aquaculture products , in particular by allowing the aquaculture enterprise to carry out the processing , marketing and direct sale of its own aquaculture production ; ### adding value to aquaculture products by the processing industry , in particular by allowing the aquaculture enterprise to carry out the processing , marketing and direct sale of its own aquaculture production in particular ;


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


### support 1 shall be granted to aquaculture farmers entering the sector provided that they : ### support 1 shall be granted to farmers entering the sector of aquaculture or processing of aquaculture products provided that they :


### allowing for a substantial reduction of impact of aquaculture enterprises on water , in particular through reducing the amount of water used or improving the output water quality , including through the deployment of multi - trophic aquaculture systems ; ### allowing for a substantial reduction of impact of aquaculture enterprises on water , in particular through reducing the amount of water used or improving the output water quality , including through the deployment of production systems with water recirculation and multi - trophic aquaculture systems ;


### in order to promote the development of organic or energy efficient aquaculture , the emff may support : ### in order to promote the development of organic aquaculture , a sector with a potential niche market in some specific regions of the eu , or more energy efficient aquaculture , the emff may support :


### the emff shall support compensation to mollusc farmers for the temporary suspension of harvesting of farmed molluscs exclusively for reasons of public health . ### the emff shall support compensation to mollusc and mussel farmers for the temporary suspension of harvesting of farmed molluscs exclusively for reasons of public health .


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


### in order to safeguard the income of aquaculture producers the emff may support the contribution to an aquaculture stock insurance which shall cover the losses due to : ### in order to safeguard the income of aquaculture producers the emff may support the contribution to an aquaculture stock insurance which shall cover the losses due to at least one of the following :


### in order to safeguard the income of aquaculture producers the emff may support the contribution to an aquaculture stock insurance which shall cover the losses due to : ### in order to safeguard the income of aquaculture producers the emff may support the contribution to an aquaculture stock insurance which shall cover the losses due to at least one of the following events :


### natural disasters ; ### natural disasters or extensive pollution of the marine environment ;


### diseases in aquaculture or destruction of production facilities . ### diseases in aquaculture , predation , mechanical failures or destruction of production facilities , for which the operator is not responsible .


### the occurrence of an adverse climatic event or the outbreak of disease in aquaculture shall be formally recognised as such by the member state concerned . ### the occurrence of an adverse climatic event or the outbreak of disease in aquaculture shall be formally recognised as such by the competent subnational authority or the member state concerned .


### the emff shall support the sustainable development of fisheries areas following a community - led local development approach as set out in article 28 of the [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] . ### the emff shall support the sustainable development of fisheries areas following a local development approach on the initiative of local communities as set out in article 28 of the [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] .


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


### ensure a significant representation of fisheries and aquaculture sectors . ### ensure a significant representation of the fisheries and / or aquaculture sector .


### if the local development strategy is supported by other funds in addition to the emff a specific selection body for emff supported projects shall be established according to the criteria set out in paragraph . ### if the local development strategy is supported by other funds in addition to the emff the selection body of the flag for emff supported projects must meet the requirements set out in paragraph .


### the operations eligible under this section are set out in article 31 of the [ regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] laying down common provisions ] . ### the operations and costs eligible under this section are set out in article 31 of the [ regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] laying down common provisions ] .