### in small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances , in particular with regard to applications involving smes , where duly substantiated by the applicant member state , an application for a financial contribution under this article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points , or of paragraph 1 are not entirely met , when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local or regional economy . the applicant member state shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points , or of paragraph 1 are not entirely met . the aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 15 % of the annual ceiling of the egf . ### in small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances , in particular with regard to applications involving smes , where duly substantiated by the applicant member state , an application for a financial contribution under this article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points , or of paragraph 2 are not entirely met , when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local or regional economy , particularly in mono - industrial areas . the applicant member state shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points , or of paragraph 2 are not entirely met . the aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 15 % of the annual ceiling of the egf .


### the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age is a mandatory horizontal element of any package of personalised services offered . the level of training shall be adapted to the qualifications and the needs of the respective beneficiary . ### the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age shall be part of any package of personalised services offered . the level of training shall be adapted to the qualifications and the needs of the respective beneficiary and the local labour market .


### the design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills . the coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a resource - efficient and sustainable economy , and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age and take into account the demand on the local labour market . ### the design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills . the coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a resource - efficient and sustainable economy , and shall focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age .


### the measures supported by the egf shall not substitute passive social protection measures . ### the measures supported by the egf shall not substitute passive social protection measures nor active labour market measures .


### where additional information is required by the commission , the member state shall reply within ten working days of the date of the request . that deadline shall be extended by the commission by ten working days at the duly justified request of the member state concerned . ### if requested by the member state , the commission shall provide them with technical assistance at the early stages of the procedure . where additional information is required by the commission , the member state shall reply within ten working days of the date of the request . that deadline shall be extended by the commission by ten working days at the duly justified request of the member state concerned .


### the expected impact of the redundancies as regards the local , regional or national economy and employment ; ### the expected impact of the redundancies as regards the local , regional , national or , where appropriate , cross - border economy and employment ;


### support for targeted beneficiaries shall complement measures of the member states at national , regional and local level including those co - financed by union funds , in line with the recommendations set out in the eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring . ### support for targeted beneficiaries shall complement measures of the member states at national , regional , local and , where appropriate , cross - border level including those co - financed by union funds and programmes , in line with the recommendations set out in the eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring .


### the financial contribution from the egf shall be limited to what is necessary to provide temporary , one - off support for targeted beneficiaries . the measures supported by the egf shall comply with union and national law , including state aid rules . ### the financial contribution from the egf shall be limited to what is necessary to show solidarity with , and provide temporary , one - off support to , targeted beneficiaries . the measures supported by the egf shall comply with union and national law , including state aid rules .


### at the initiative of the commission , a maximum of 0 . 5 % of the annual ceiling of the egf may be used for technical and administrative assistance for its implementation , such as preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities including corporate information technology systems , communication activities and those enhancing the egf ' s visibility and other administrative and technical assistance measures . such measures may cover future and previous programming periods . ### at the initiative of the commission , a maximum of 0 , 5 % of the annual ceiling of the etf may be used to finance technical and administrative assistance for its implementation , such as preparatory , monitoring , data gathering , control , audit and evaluation activities including corporate information technology systems , communication activities and those enhancing the etf ' s visibility and other administrative and technical assistance measures . synergies with established monitoring systems of structural change , such as the erm , should be reinforced . such measures may cover future and previous programming periods .


### the commission’s technical assistance shall include the provision of information and guidance to the member states for using , monitoring and evaluating the egf . the commission shall also provide information along with clear guidance on using the egf to the european and national social partners . guidance measures may also include the creation of taskforces in cases of severe economic disruptions in a member state . ### the commission’s technical assistance shall include the provision of information and guidance to the member states for using , monitoring and evaluating the egf , including the creation of a helpdesk . the commission shall also provide information along with clear guidance on using the egf to the european and national social partners . guidance measures may also include the creation of taskforces in cases of severe economic disruptions in a member state .


### the member states shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding by providing coherent , effective and targeted information to multiple audiences , including targeted information to beneficiaries , local and regional authorities , social partners , the media and the public . ### the member states shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding by providing coherent , effective and targeted information to multiple audiences , including targeted information to beneficiaries , local and regional authorities , social partners , the media and the public . the member states shall ensure that the union added value of the funding is highlighted and that they assist the data gathering efforts of the commission in order to enhance budgetary transparency .


### the commission shall maintain and update regularly an online presence , accessible in all official languages of the institutions of the union , to provide updated information on the egf , guidance on the submission of applications , as well as information on accepted and rejected applications and on the role of the european parliament and the council in the budgetary procedure . ### the commission shall maintain and update regularly an online presence in a user friendly manner , accessible in all official languages of the institutions of the union , to provide updated information and implementation data on the egf since its inception , guidance on the submission of applications , as well as information on accepted and rejected applications and on the role of the european parliament and the council in the budgetary procedure .


### where , on the basis of the assessment carried out in accordance with article 9 , the commission concludes that the conditions for a financial contribution under this regulation are met , it shall immediately initiate the procedure set out in article 16 . ### where , on the basis of the assessment carried out in accordance with article 9 , the commission concludes that the conditions for a financial contribution under this regulation are met , it shall immediately initiate the procedure set out in article 16 and shall notify the applicant member state .


### where the commission has concluded that the conditions for providing a financial contribution from the egf are met , it shall submit a request for a transfer to the relevant budgetary lines in accordance with article 31 of the financial regulation . ### where the commission has concluded that the conditions for providing a financial contribution from the egf are met , it shall submit a proposal to mobilise it . the decision to mobilise the egf shall be taken jointly by the european parliament and the council within one month of the submission of the proposal to the european parliament and to the council . the council shall act by a qualified majority and the european parliament shall act by a majority of its component members and three fifths of the votes cast . at the same time as it submits its proposal for a decision to mobilise the egf , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and to the council a proposal for a transfer to the relevant budgetary lines . in the event of disagreement , a trilogue procedure shall be initiated . transfers related to the egf shall be made in accordance with article 31 of the financial regulation .


### the commission shall adopt a decision on a financial contribution , by means of an implementing act , which shall enter into force on the date the commission is notified of the approval of the budgetary transfer by the european parliament and the council . the decision shall constitute a financing decision within the meaning of article 110 of the financial regulation . ### the commission shall adopt a decision on a financial contribution , by means of an implementing act , which shall enter into force on the date on which the european parliament and the council adopt the decision to mobilise the egf .


### whether the dismissing enterprise , with the exception of micro enterprises and smes , has been a beneficiary of state aid or previous funding from union cohesion or structural funds in the preceding five years ; ### whether the dismissing enterprise , with the exception of start - ups , micro enterprises and smes , has been a beneficiary of state aid or previous funding from union cohesion or structural funds in the preceding five years ;


### by 1 august 2021 and every two years thereafter , the commission shall present to the european parliament and to the council a comprehensive , quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this regulation and regulation no 1309 / 2013 in the previous two years . the report shall focus mainly on the results achieved by the egf and shall in particular contain information relating to applications submitted , decisions adopted , measures funded , including statistics on the indicators set out in the annex , and the complementarity of such measures with measures funded by other union funds , in particular esf + , and information relating to the winding - up of financial contributions made and shall also document those applications that have been rejected or reduced owing to a lack of sufficient appropriations or to non - eligibility . ### by 1 august 2021 and every two years thereafter , the commission shall present to the european parliament and to the council a comprehensive , quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this regulation and regulation no 1309 / 2013 in the previous two years . the report shall focus mainly on the performance and results achieved by the egf against the objectives set out , and shall in particular contain information relating to sound financial management , applications submitted , decisions adopted , measures funded , including statistics on the indicators set out in the annex , and the complementarity of such measures with measures funded by other union funds , in particular esf + , and information relating to the winding - up of financial contributions made and shall also document those applications that have been rejected or reduced owing to a lack of sufficient appropriations or to non - eligibility .


### every four years the commission shall carry out on its own initiative and in close cooperation with the member states , an evaluation of the egf financial contributions . ### the commission shall carry out every four years , on its own initiative and in close cooperation with the member states , an evaluation of the egf financial contributions . that evaluation shall&#160 ; in particular contain information on&#160 ; the performance , the eu added value&#160 ; and sound financial management of the egf financial contributions .


### there is a need to develop a framework for the regulation of technical measures . that framework should establish general rules to apply across all union waters and provide for the creation of technical measures that take account of the regional specificities of fisheries through the process of regionalisation introduced by the cfp . ### there is a need to develop a framework for the regulation of technical measures . that framework should establish general rules to apply across all union waters and provide for the creation of technical measures that take account of the regional specificities of fisheries through the process of regionalisation introduced by the cfp . this process must make it possible to combine effectively the common rule and local situations and situations per zone . however , the process must not result in a kind of renationalisation of the cfp , and it is important that the advisory councils should continue to ensure this regionalisation under a community approach in accordance with recital 14 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### to evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures , targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches ; to the level of bycatches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing ; should be established that reflect the objectives of the cfp , union environmental legislation , and international best practice . _________________ 21 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy oj l 327 , 22 . 12 . 2000 , p . 1 . ### to evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures , targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches ; to the level of incidental catches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing ; should be established that reflect the objectives of the cfp , union environmental legislation , and international best practices . _________________ 21 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy oj l 327 , 22 . 12 . 2000 , p . 1 .


### for certain rare fish species , such as species of sharks and rays , even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation . to protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced . ### for certain fish species that are rare or whose biological characteristics make them especially vulnerable to overexploitation , such as species of sharks and rays , even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation . to protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced .


### for certain rare fish species , such as species of sharks and rays , even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation . to protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced . ### for certain fish species that are rare or whose biological characteristics make them especially vulnerable to overexploitation even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation . to protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced .


### member states in conjunction with stakeholders can develop joint recommendations for appropriate technical measures that deviate from the baselines in accordance with the regionalisation process set out in the cfp . ### member states , in conjunction with stakeholders , should develop joint recommendations for appropriate technical measures , in accordance with the regionalisation process set out in the cfp , even where there is no multiannual plan .


### in developing joint recommendations to adopt alternative size and species selective gears to the baseline mesh sizes in multiannual plans regional groups of member states should ensure that such gears result in , as a minimum , similar or improved selectivity patterns as the baseline gears . ### in developing joint recommendations to adopt alternative size and species selective gears to the baseline mesh sizes , regional groups of member states should ensure that such gears result in , as a minimum , similar or improved selectivity patterns as the baseline gears .


### in developing joint recommendations to amend or establish new closed or restricted areas in multiannual plans to protect juveniles and spawning aggregations , regional groups of member states should define the specifications , extent , duration , gear restrictions and control and monitoring arrangements in their joint recommendations . ### in developing joint recommendations to amend or establish new closed or restricted areas to protect juveniles and spawning aggregations , regional groups of member states should define the specifications , extent , duration , gear restrictions and control and monitoring arrangements in their joint recommendations .


### on the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears , duly evaluated by the stecf , the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears , such as the electric pulse trawl could be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of member states . the use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### on the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears , duly evaluated by the stecf , the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears , could be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of member states . the use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species or compromise the achievement of a good environmental status of marine waters .


### in order not to hinder scientific research , artificial restocking and transplantation , the provisions of this regulation should not apply to operations which may be necessary for the conducting of such activities . ### in order not to hinder scientific research , direct restocking and transplantation , the provisions of this regulation should not apply to operations which may be necessary for the conducting of such activities .


### where available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species , the commission should be able in duly justified cases to adopt immediately applicable delegated acts establishing technical measures to alleviate such threats , in addition to or by way of derogation to this regulation or technical measures otherwise fixed in accordance with union law . those measures should be designed in particular to address unexpected changes in stock patterns as a result of high or low levels of recruitment of juveniles into a stock , to provide protection for spawning fish or shellfish when stocks are at very low levels or other changes in the conservation status of fish stocks which may threaten the status of a stock . they could include restrictions on the use of towed or static gears or on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods . ### where the best available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species and habitats , the commission should be able in duly justified cases to adopt immediately applicable delegated acts establishing technical measures to alleviate such threats , in addition to or by way of derogation to this regulation or technical measures otherwise fixed in accordance with union law . those measures should be designed in particular to address unexpected changes in stock patterns as a result of high or low levels of recruitment of juveniles into a stock , or bycatch of sensitive species , to provide protection for spawning fish or shellfish when stocks are at very low levels or other changes in the conservation status of fish stocks or sensitive species , which may threaten the status of a stock , as well as to address deterioration of species populations and habitats due to fishing impacts and any other conservation measures needed . they could include restrictions on the use of towed or static gears or on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods .


### this regulation shall apply to activities pursued by union fishing vessels and nationals of member states , without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag state , in the fishing zones referred to in article 5 as well as by fishing vessels flying the flag of , and registered in , third countries when fishing in union waters . ### without prejudice to article 29 , this regulation shall apply to all fishing activities pursued by union fishing vessels and nationals of member states , without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag state , in the fishing zones referred to in article 5 as well as by fishing vessels flying the flag of , and registered in , third countries when fishing in union waters .


### articles 7 and 14 and part a of annexes v to x shall also apply to recreational fisheries . ### this regulation shall also apply to recreational fisheries , so that they participate sustainably in the renewal of fish stocks and the maximum sustainable yield .


### optimise exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species ; ### optimise exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and / or spawning aggregations of marine species ;


### contribute to having in place fisheries management measures for the purposes of complying with the obligations under directives 92 / 43 / eec , 2009 / 147 / ec , 2008 / 56 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec . ### ensure that fisheries management measures for the purposes of complying with the obligations under directives 92 / 43 / eec , 2009 / 147 / ec , 2008 / 56 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec are in place .


### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on seabed habitats do not exceed the levels needed to achieve good environmental status for each habitat type assessed in the framework of directive 2008 / 56 / ec in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to be achieved . ### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on marine habitats , including sensitive seabed habitats , are minimised and maintained below the levels needed to achieve good environmental status . in particular for each habitat type assessed in the framework of directive 2008 / 56 / ec , in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to support descriptors 1 and 6 laid down in annex i of the directive 2008 / 56 / ec .


### ‘ st andrews cross’ means a grab which employs a scissor - like action to harvest for example bivalve molluscs or red coral from the seabed ; ### ‘ st andrews cross’ means a grab used to harvest , for example , bivalve molluscs or red coral from the seabed


### no part of any towed gear shall be constructed of a mesh size smaller than the codend mesh size . this provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors . ### the mesh size of a towed gear as set out in annexes v - xi shall mean the mesh size of any cod - end or extension piece found on board a fishing vessel and attached to or suitable for attachment to any towed net . this provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors . further derogations may be provided in a delegated act adopted in accordance with article 18 of this regulation .


### measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this article shall aim at achieving the target set out in article 4 . ### measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this article shall aim at achieving the target set out in points and of article 4 .


### measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this article shall aim at achieving the target set out in article 4 . ### measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this article shall aim at achieving the target set out in article 4 , and .


### bycatches of marine mammals , seabirds and marine reptiles ### bycatches of sensitive species


### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 , the retention on board , transhipment or landing of specimens of marine species referred to in paragraph 1 which have been caught as bycatch , shall be authorised as far as this activity is necessary to secure assistance for the recovery of the individual animals and provided that the competent national authorities concerned have been fully informed in advance . ### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 , the retention on board , transhipment or landing of specimens of living marine reptiles and seabirds species referred to in paragraph 1 which have been caught as bycatch , shall be authorised as far as this activity is necessary to secure assistance for the recovery of the individual animals . the retention on board , transshipment or landing shall be authorised where a marine species is dead and therefore can be used for scientific purposes . the competent national authorities concerned shall be fully informed through detailed and accurate documentation .


### where such habitats occur in waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of a member state , that member state is empowered to establish closed areas or other conservation measures to protect such habitats , pursuant to the procedure laid down in article 11 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such measures shall be compatible with the objectives of article 2 of regulation 1380 / 2013 and be at least as stringent as measures under union law . ### where sensitive habitats occur in waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of a member state , that member state is empowered to establish closed areas or other conservation measures to protect such sensitive habitats , pursuant to the procedure laid down in article 11 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such measures shall be compatible with the objectives of article 2 of regulation 1380 / 2013 and be at least as stringent as measures under union law .


### ensuring the protection of juveniles of marine species pursuant to article 15 and 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 ; ### ensuring the protection of juveniles of marine species so that the majority of the fish caught has reached spawning age before being caught and pursuant to article 15 and 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 ;


### where the results of those pilot studies or other scientific advice indicate that unwanted catches of species which are not subject to catch limits are significant , member states may establish technical measures to reduce those unwanted catches in accordance with the procedure set out in article 19 of regulation 1380 / 2013 . those technical measures shall apply solely to fishing vessels flying the flag of that member state . ### where the results of those pilot studies or other scientific advice indicate that unwanted catches of species which are not subject to catch limits are significant , member states may establish technical measures to reduce those unwanted catches in accordance with the procedure set out in article 19 of regulation 1380 / 2013 .


### technical measures recommended in accordance with paragraph 2 shall as a minimum be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and level of protection provided for sensitive species and habitats as those measures referred to in paragraph 1 . ### measures adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 shall be in line with the objectives of article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and shall lead to benefits for the conservation of the marine ecosystem .


### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to define size selective and species selective gears , they shall provide evidence demonstrating that those gears meet at least one of the following criteria : ### a joint recommendation submitted for the purpose of adopting the measures referred to in article 18 in relation to size selective and species selective characteristics of gears , shall provide an assessment of the likely impacts of using such gears on the targeted species and on sensitive species and habitats , demonstrating the benefits for the conservation of the marine ecosystem .


### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes listed in part a of annexes v to x they shall respect the objective of ensuring the protection of juveniles of marine species . ### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes listed in part a of annexes v to x they shall respect the objective of ensuring the protection of juveniles of marine species . joint recommendations shall be based on best available scientific evidence and shall take into account biological grounds , in particular the maturity size of the species . joint recommendations shall not jeopardise the control and enforcement provisions relating to the landing and marketing of fish products .


### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes listed in part a of annexes v to x they shall respect the objective of ensuring the protection of juveniles of marine species . ### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes listed in part a of annexes v to x they shall respect the objective of ensuring the protection of juveniles of marine species . joint recommendations shall be based on the best available scientific evidence and shall take into account biological grounds , in particular the maturity size of the species . joint recommendations shall not jeopardise the control and enforcement provisions relating to the landing and marketing of fish products .


### the use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### the use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to significant negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species , in comparison to the common fishing practices .


### they are sold for purposes other than direct human consumption . ### in the case of fish below the minimum conservation reference size , they are sold for purposes other than direct human consumption .


### artificial restocking and transplantation ### direct restocking and transplantation


### the technical measures provided for in this regulation shall not apply to fishing operations conducted solely for the purpose of artificial restocking or transplantation of marine species , provided that those operations are carried out with the permission and under the authority of the member state or member states having a direct management interest . ### the technical measures provided for in this regulation shall not apply to fishing operations conducted solely for the purpose of direct restocking or transplantation of marine species , provided that those operations are carried out with the permission and under the authority of the member state or member states having a direct management interest .


### where the artificial restocking or transplantation is carried out in the waters of another member state or member states , the commission and all those member states shall be informed at least one month in advance of the intention to conduct such fishing operations . ### where the direct restocking or transplantation is carried out in the waters of another member state or member states , the commission and all those member states shall be informed at least one month in advance of the intention to conduct such fishing operations .


### where available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to alleviate such threats . those acts may concern , in particular , restrictions on the use of fishing gears or on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods . ### where available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species or marine habitats , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to alleviate such threats . those acts may concern , in particular , restrictions on the use of fishing gears or on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods , or any other conservation measure needed .


### queen scallop queen scallop ### 40 mm 40 mm


### short - necked clam short - necked clam ### 35 mm 35 mm


### octopus pulpo ### 750 grammes 1000 grammes


### baseline mesh sizes for towed gears ### baseline mesh sizes for towed and encircling gears


### data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec shall be entered in sis for the purpose of verifying that the obligation to return has been complied with and for supporting the enforcement of the decision . an alert shall be entered in sis without delay when the return decision is issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . ### data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec and not or no longer subject to any suspensive appeal shall be entered in sis for the purpose of verifying that the obligation to return has been complied with and for supporting the enforcement of the decision . an alert shall be entered in sis without delay when the return decision is issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec .


### where a third - country national who is subject of an alert on return is identified by a competent authority and it has been ascertained by the same authority that the obligation to return has not been complied with , that authority shall immediately consult the issuing member state through the exchange of supplementary information in order to determine without delay the action to be taken . ### where a third - country national subject of an alert on return is identified by a competent authority and it has been ascertained by the same authority that the obligation to return has not been complied with , that authority shall immediately consult the issuing member state , which remains responsible for the enforcement of such a decision , through the exchange of supplementary information in order to determine without delay the action to be taken .


### the european council conclusions of october 2014 foresaw that the target should be delivered collectively by the union in the most cost - effective manner possible , with the reductions in the emissions trading system and non - ets sectors amounting to 43% and 30% by 2030 compared to 2005 respectively , with efforts distributed on the basis of relative gross domestic product per capita . all sectors of the economy should contribute to achieving these emission reductions , and all member states should participate in this effort , balancing considerations of fairness and solidarity , and national targets within the group of member states with a gdp per capita above the union average should be relatively adjusted to reflect cost - effectiveness in a fair and balanced manner . achieving these greenhouse gas emission reductions should boost efficiency and innovation in the european economy and in particular should promote improvements , notably in buildings , agriculture , waste management and transport , in so far as they fall under the scope of this regulation . ### the european council conclusions of october 2014 foresaw that the target should be delivered collectively by the union in the most cost - effective manner possible , with the reductions in the emissions trading system and non - ets sectors amounting to 43% and 30% by 2030 compared to 2005 respectively , with efforts distributed on the basis of relative gross domestic product per capita . all sectors of the economy should contribute to achieving these emission reductions , and all member states should participate in this effort , balancing considerations of fairness and solidarity , and national targets within the group of member states with a gdp per capita above the union average should be relatively adjusted to reflect cost - effectiveness in a fair and balanced manner . achieving these greenhouse gas emission reductions should boost efficiency and innovation in the european economy and in particular should promote improvements , notably in forestry , buildings , agriculture , waste management and transport , in so far as they fall under the scope of this regulation .


### a range of union measures enhance member states’ ability to meet their climate commitments and are crucial to achieving necessary emission reductions in the sectors covered by this regulation . these include legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases , co2 - reductions from road vehicles , energy performance of building , renewables , energy efficiency and the circular economy , as well as union funding instruments for climate - related investments . ### a range of union measures enhance member states’ ability to meet their climate commitments and are crucial to achieving necessary emission reductions in the sectors covered by this regulation . these include legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases , co2 - reductions from road vehicles , energy performance of building , renewables , energy crops , energy efficiency and the circular economy , as well as union funding instruments for climate - related investments .


### this regulation should be reviewed as of 2024 and every 5 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning . the review should take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the paris agreement . ### this regulation should be reviewed as of 2024 and every year thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning and member states’ compliance with the requirements . the review should be based on a preparatory report by the european environment agency , taking into account the union’s objective to reduce economy - wide greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to the 1990 levels and the paris agreement goal of achieving net - zero emissions in the second half of this century in a manner that does not threaten food production and according to the european council conclusions of october 2014 which drew attention to the lower mitigation potential of the agriculture sector and the importance of examining the best means to optimise this sector’s contribution to greenhouse gas mitigation and sequestration , in particular through lulucf activities . the commission and the european environment agency should also take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the paris agreement .


### additional use of up to 280 million net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland ### additional use of up to 425 million net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed forest land , managed cropland and managed grassland


### to the extent that a member state ' s emissions exceed its annual emission allocations for a given year , a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from the combined accounting categories of deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland referred to in article 2 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] may be taken into account for its compliance under article 9 of this regulation for that year , provided that : ### to the extent that a member state ' s emissions exceed its annual emission allocations for a given year , a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from the combined accounting categories of deforested land , afforested land , managed forest land , managed cropland and managed grassland referred to in article 2 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] may be taken into account for its compliance under article 9 of this regulation for that year , provided that :


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 7 and 11 of this regulation shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the entry into force of this regulation . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 11 of this regulation shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the entry into force of this regulation .


### the delegation of powers referred to in article 7 and 11 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of powers referred to in article 11 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 7 and 11 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 two months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 11 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 two months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .


### total net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland that member states may take into account for compliance for the period 2021 to 2030 pursuant to article 7 ### total net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland that member states may take into account for compliance for the period 2021 to 2030 pursuant to article 7 at the level of 190mton co2eq with distribution among the member states as in the impact assesment accompanying lulucf proposal , page 49 , option f1 low flex


### ‘ footprint’ , otherwise known as ‘ existing bottom fishing areas’ , means that portion of the regulatory area where bottom fishing has historically occurred , and is defined by the coordinates shown in table 4 and illustrated in figure 2 of the cem ; ### ‘ footprint’ , otherwise known as ‘ existing bottom fishing areas’ , means that portion of the regulatory area where bottom fishing has historically occurred , and is defined by the coordinates shown in table 4 and illustrated in figure 2 of the cem set out in annex , points and ;


### ‘ vme indicator species’ means the species that signal the occurrence of vulnerable marine ecosystems , as specified in part vi of annex i . e of the cem ; ### ‘ vme indicator species’ means the species that signal the occurrence of vulnerable marine ecosystems , as specified in part vi of annex i . e of the cem set out in annex , point ;


### ‘ vme indicator element’ means the vme indicator element referred to in topographical , hydrophysical or geological features which potentially support vmes , as specified in part vii of annex i . e of the cem . ### ‘ vme indicator element’ means the vme indicator element referred to in topographical , hydrophysical or geological features which potentially support vmes , as specified in part vii of annex i . e of the cem set out in annex , point .


### conduct fishing activities inconsistent with its research plan ; or ### conduct fishing activities inconsistent with its research plan , including those conducted outside the regulatory area ; or


### take 3l northern prawn in excess of the allocation of the member state . ### take 3l northern prawn in excess of the allocation of the flag member state of the vessel .


### by electronic transmission in the format prescribed in annex ii . c of the cem , notify the commission of all research vessels entitled to fly its flag it has authorized to conduct research activities in the regulatory area ; and ### by electronic transmission in the format prescribed in annex ii . c of the cem set out in annex , point , notify the commission of all research vessels entitled to fly its flag it has authorized to conduct research activities in the regulatory area ; and


### for the purpose of this article , division 3m includes that portion of division 3l enclosed by lines joining the points described in table 1 and depicted in figure 1 of the cem . ### for the purpose of this article , division 3m includes that portion of division 3l enclosed by lines joining the points described in table 1 and depicted in figure 1 of the cem set out in annex , point .


### no vessel shall fish for northern prawn in division 3m between 00 : 01 coordinated universal time on 1 june and 24 : 00 utc on 31 december in the area as described in the table 2 and depicted in figure 1 of the cem . ### no vessel shall fish for northern prawn in division 3m between 00 : 01 coordinated universal time on 1 june and 24 : 00 utc on 31 december in the area as described in the table 2 and depicted in figure 1 of the cem set out in annex , point .


### all fishing for northern prawn in division 3l shall take place in depths greater than 200 m . fishing in the regulatory area shall be restricted to an area east of a line bound by the coordinates described in table 3 and depicted in figure 1 of the cem . ### all fishing for northern prawn in division 3l shall take place in depths greater than 200 m . fishing in the regulatory area shall be restricted to an area east of a line bound by the coordinates described in table 3 and depicted in figure 1 of the cem set out in annex , point .


### at least 48 hours before its estimated time of arrival in port , an authorized vessel or its representative on its behalf , shall advise the competent port authority of its estimated time of arrival , the estimated quantity of greenland halibut retained onboard , and information on the division or divisions where the catches were taken ; ### at least 48 hours before its estimated time of arrival in port , an authorized vessel or its representative on its behalf , shall advise the competent port authority of its estimated time of arrival , the estimated total quantity of greenland halibut retained onboard , and information on the estimated quantities by division or divisions where the catches were taken ;


### each member state shall inspect each landing of greenland halibut in its ports and prepare an inspection report in the format prescribed in annex iv . c of the cem , and send it to the commission with the efca in copy , within 10 working days from the date on which the inspection was completed . the psc - 3 report shall identify and provide details of any infringement of the regulation detected during the port inspection . it shall include all relevant information available in reference to infringements detected at sea during the current trip of the inspected fishing vessel . the commission shall post the information to the nafo mcs website . ### each member state shall inspect each landing of greenland halibut in its ports and prepare an inspection report in the format prescribed in annex iv . c of the cem set out in annex , point , and send it to the commission with the efca in copy , within 10 working days from the date on which the inspection was completed . the psc - 3 report shall identify and provide details of any infringement of the regulation detected during the port inspection . it shall include all relevant information available in reference to infringements detected at sea during the current trip of the inspected fishing vessel . the commission shall post the information to the nafo mcs website .


### for the purpose of this article , mesh size is measured in accordance with the annex iii . a of the cem . ### for the purpose of this article , mesh size is measured in accordance with the annex iii . a of the cem set out in annex , point .


### 130 mm for all other groundfish , as defined in annex i . c of cem ; ### 130 mm for all other groundfish , as defined in annex i . c of cem set out in annex , point ;


### no vessel shall use any means or device that obstructs or diminishes the size of the meshes . however , vessels may attach devices described in the annex iii . b authorized topside chafers / shrimp toggle chains of the cem to the upper side of the codend in a manner that does not obstruct the meshes of the codend including any lengthener . canvas , netting or other material may be attached to the underside of the codend of a net only to the extent required to prevent or minimize damage to the codend . ### no vessel shall use any means or device that obstructs or diminishes the size of the meshes . however , vessels may attach devices described in the annex iii . b authorized topside chafers / shrimp toggle chains of the cem set out in annex , point , to the upper side of the codend in a manner that does not obstruct the meshes of the codend including any lengthener . canvas , netting or other material may be attached to the underside of the codend of a net only to the extent required to prevent or minimize damage to the codend .


### vessels fishing for northern prawn in divisions 3l or 3m shall use sorting grids or grates with a maximum bar spacing of 22 mm . vessels fishing for northern prawn in division 3l shall also be equipped with toggle chains with a minimum length of 72 cm as measured in accordance with annex iii . b of the cem . ### vessels fishing for northern prawn in divisions 3l or 3m shall use sorting grids or grates with a maximum bar spacing of 22 mm . vessels fishing for northern prawn in division 3l shall also be equipped with toggle chains with a minimum length of 72 cm as measured in accordance with annex iii . b of the cem set out in annex , point .


### no vessel shall retain on board any fish smaller than the minimum size established in accordance with annex i . d of the cem , which it shall immediately return to the sea . ### no vessel shall retain on board any fish smaller than the minimum size established in accordance with annex i . d of the cem set out in annex , point , which it shall immediately return to the sea .


### processed fish which is below a length equivalent prescribed for that species in annex i . d of the cem is considered to derive from fish that is smaller than the minimum fish size prescribed for that species . ### processed fish which is below a length equivalent prescribed for that species in annex i . d of the cem set out in annex , point , is considered to derive from fish that is smaller than the minimum fish size prescribed for that species .


### the map of existing bottom fishing areas in the regulatory area illustrated in the figure 2 of the cem is delimited on the western side by the canadian exclusive economic zone boundary and the eastern side by the coordinates shown in table 4 of the cem . ### the map of existing bottom fishing areas in the regulatory area illustrated in the figure 2 of the cem set out in annex , point , is delimited on the western side by the canadian exclusive economic zone boundary and the eastern side by the coordinates shown in table 4 of the cem set out in annex , point .


### until 31 december 2020 , no vessel shall engage in bottom fishing activities in any of the areas illustrated in figure 3 of the cem and defined by connecting the coordinates specified in table 5 of the cem in their numerical order and back to coordinate 1 . ### until 31 december 2020 , no vessel shall engage in bottom fishing activities in any of the areas illustrated in figure 3 of the cem set out in annex , point , and defined by connecting the coordinates specified in table 5 of the cem set out in annex , point , in their numerical order and back to coordinate 1 .


### until 31 december 2020 , no vessel shall engage in bottom fishing activities in the area of division 3o illustrated in figure 4 of the cem and defined by connecting the coordinates specified in table 6 of the cem in their numerical order and back to coordinate 1 . ### until 31 december 2020 , no vessel shall engage in bottom fishing activities in the area of division 3o illustrated in figure 4 of the cem set out in annex , point , and defined by connecting the coordinates specified in table 6 of the cem set out in annex , point , in their numerical order and back to coordinate 1 .


### until 31 december 2020 , no vessel shall engage in bottom fishing activities in areas 1 - 13 illustrated in figure 5 of the cem and defined by connecting the coordinates specified in table 7 of the cem in numerical order and back to coordinate 1 . ### until 31 december 2020 , no vessel shall engage in bottom fishing activities in areas 1 - 13 illustrated in figure 5 of the cem set out in annex , point , and defined by connecting the coordinates specified in table 7 of the cem set out in annex , point , in numerical order and back to coordinate 1 .


### until 31 december 2018 , no vessel shall engage in bottom fishing activities in area 14 illustrated in figure 5 and defined by connecting the coordinates specified in table 7 of the cem in their numerical order and back to coordinate 1 . ### until 31 december 2018 , no vessel shall engage in bottom fishing activities in area 14 illustrated in figure 5 of the cem set out in annex , point , and defined by connecting the coordinates specified in table 7 of the cem set out in annex , point , in their numerical order and back to coordinate 1 .


### exploratory bottom fishing activities shall be subject to a prior exploration conducted in accordance with the exploratory protocol set out in annex i . e of the cem . ### exploratory bottom fishing activities shall be subject to a prior exploration conducted in accordance with the exploratory protocol set out in annex i . e of the cem contained in annex , point .


### communicate to the commission the ' notice of intent to undertake exploratory bottom fishing ' in accordance with annex i . e of the cem together with the assessment required under article 20 ; ### communicate to the commission the ' notice of intent to undertake exploratory bottom fishing ' in accordance with annex i . e of the cem set out in annex , point , together with the assessment required under article 20 ;


### provide to the commission an ‘ exploratory bottom fishing trip report’ in accordance with annex i . e of the cem within 2 months of the completion of the exploratory bottom fishing activities . ### provide to the commission an ‘ exploratory bottom fishing trip report’ in accordance with annex i . e of the cem set out in annex , point , within 2 months of the completion of the exploratory bottom fishing activities .


### address the elements in accordance with annex i . e of the cem . ### address the elements for assessment of proposed exploratory bottom fishing activities in accordance with annex i . e of the cem set out in annex , point .


### each member state shall require that masters of vessels entitled to fly its flag and conducting bottom fishing activities in the regulatory area quantify the catch of vme indicator species , where evidence of vme indicator species , in accordance annex i . e of the cem , are encountered during the course of fishing operations . ### each member state shall require that masters of vessels entitled to fly its flag and conducting bottom fishing activities in the regulatory area quantify the catch of vme indicator species , where evidence of vme indicator species , in accordance annex i . e of the cem set out in annex , point , are encountered during the course of fishing operations .


### identifies corals , sponges and other organisms to the lowest possible taxonomical level , using the ' exploratory fishery data collection form ' in accordance with annex i . e of the cem ; and ### identifies corals , sponges and other organisms to the lowest possible taxonomical level , using the ' exploratory fishery data collection form ' in accordance with annex i . e of the cem set out in annex , point ; and


### a list of its vessels entitled to fly its flag which it may authorize to conduct fishing activities , in the regulatory area , hereinafter referred to as a ' notified vessel ' , in the format prescribed in annex ii . c1 of the cem ; ### a list of its vessels entitled to fly its flag which it may authorize to conduct fishing activities , in the regulatory area , hereinafter referred to as a ' notified vessel ' , in the format prescribed in annex ii . c1 of the cem set out in annex , point ;


### from time to time , any deletion from the list of notified vessels , without delay , in the format prescribed annex ii . c2 of the cem . ### from time to time , any deletion from the list of notified vessels , without delay , in the format prescribed annex ii . c2 of the cem set out in annex , point .


### the individual authorization for each vessel from the list of notified vessels it has authorized to conduct fishing activities in the regulatory area , hereinafter referred to as an ' authorized vessel ' , in the format specified in annex ii . c3 the cem and no later than 20 days before the start of the fishing activities for the calendar year ; each authorization shall in particular identify the start and end dates of validity and , the species for which directed fishery is allowed , unless exempted in annex ii . c3 of cem . if the vessel intends to fish for regulated species referred to in fishing opportunities , the identification shall refer to the stock , where the regulated species is associated to the area concerned ; ### the individual authorization for each vessel from the list of notified vessels it has authorized to conduct fishing activities in the regulatory area , hereinafter referred to as an ' authorized vessel ' , in the format specified in annex ii . c3 the cem set out in annex , point , and no later than 20 days before the start of the fishing activities for the calendar year ; each authorization shall in particular identify the start and end dates of validity and , the species for which directed fishery is allowed , unless exempted in annex ii . c3 of cem set out in annex , point . if the vessel intends to fish for regulated species referred to in fishing opportunities , the identification shall refer to the stock , where the regulated species is associated to the area concerned ;


### the suspension of the authorization , in the format prescribed in annex ii . c4 of the cem , without delay , in case of removal of the authorization concerned or of any modification to its content , where the removal or the modification occurs during the period of validity ; ### the suspension of the authorization , in the format prescribed in annex ii . c4 of the cem set out in annex , point , without delay , in case of removal of the authorization concerned or of any modification to its content , where the removal or the modification occurs during the period of validity ;


### the 3 - alpha code for each species as listed in annex i . c of the cem ; ### the 3 - alpha code for each species as listed in annex i . c of the cem set out in annex , point ;


### the product form presentation code as listed in annex ii . k of the cem . ### the product form presentation code as listed in annex ii . k of the cem set out in annex , point .


### each fishing vessel shall maintain a fishing logbook , that is retained on board for at least 12 months and in accordance with annex ii . a of the cem : ### each fishing vessel shall maintain a fishing logbook , that is retained on board for at least 12 months and in accordance with annex ii . a of the cem set out in annex , point :


### is retained on board until the vessel has been unloaded completely . ### is retained on board until all catches have been unloaded completely from the vessel .


### every fishing vessel shall transmit electronically to its fmc reports as regards the following , in accordance with the format and the content prescribed for each type of report in annex ii . d and annex ii . f of the cem : ### every fishing vessel shall transmit electronically to its fmc reports as regards the following , in accordance with the format and the content prescribed for each type of report in annex ii . d and annex ii . f of the cem set out in annex , points and :


### catch of species listed in list of species of the annex i . c of cem for which the total live weight on board is less than 100 kg , may be reported using the 3 alpha code mzz , except in the case of sharks . all sharks shall be reported at the species level under their corresponding 3 alpha code , to the extent possible . when species specific reporting is not possible , shark species shall be recorded as either large sharks or dogfishes , as appropriate and in accordance with the 3 - alpha codes presented in annex i . c of cem . ### catch of species listed in list of species of the annex i . c of cem set out in annex , point , for which the total live weight on board is less than 100 kg , may be reported using the 3 alpha code mzz , except in the case of sharks . all sharks shall be reported at the species level under their corresponding 3 alpha code , to the extent possible . when species specific reporting is not possible , shark species shall be recorded as either large sharks or dogfishes , as appropriate and in accordance with the 3 - alpha codes presented in annex i . c of cem set out in annex , point .


### the reports referred to in the paragraph 6 may be cancelled using the format specified in annex ii . f of the cem . if any of those reports is subject to correction , a new report shall be sent without delay after the cancel report within the time limits set out in this article . ### the reports referred to in the paragraph 6 may be cancelled using the format specified in annex ii . f of the cem set out in annex , point . if any of those reports is subject to correction , a new report shall be sent without delay after the cancel report within the time limits set out in this article .


### each member state shall ensure that its fmc , immediately upon receipt , transmits electronically the reports referred to in paragraph 6 to the nafo executive secretary in the format prescribed in annex ii . d of the cem , with the commission and the efca in copy . ### each member state shall ensure that its fmc , immediately upon receipt , transmits electronically the reports referred to in paragraph 6 to the nafo executive secretary in the format prescribed in annex ii . d of the cem set out in annex , point , with the commission and the efca in copy .


### ensure that logbook information is submitted in either extensible markup language or in a microsoft excel file format , to the commission containing at a minimum the information outlined in annex ii . n of the cem within 60 days following the completion of each fishing trip . ### ensure that logbook information is submitted in either extensible markup language or in a microsoft excel file format , to the commission containing at a minimum the information outlined in annex ii . n of the cem set out in annex , point , within 60 days following the completion of each fishing trip .


### the vms position data transmitted to the nafo executive secretary are in conformity with the data exchange format set out in annex ii . e of the cem and further described in annex ii . d of the cem . ### the vms position data transmitted to the nafo executive secretary are in conformity with the data exchange format in annex ii . e of the cem set out in annex , point and further described in annex ii . d of the cem , set out in annex , point .


### when fishing on seamount closures referred to in article 18 , report in the comments section of the observer report referred to in annex ii . m of the cem , for each haul , all quantities of all vme indicator species as referred to in annex i . e . of the cem ; ### when fishing on seamount closures referred to in article 18 , report in the comments section of the observer report referred to in annex ii . m of the cem set out in annex , point , for each haul , all quantities of all vme indicator species as referred to in annex i . e . of the cem set out in annex , point ;


### as soon as possible after leaving the regulatory area , and at the latest at arrival of the vessel in port , submit the report , as set out in annex ii . m of the cem , in electronic format , to the flag member state and , if an inspection in port occurs , to the local port inspection authority . the flag member state forwards the report to the commission , in microsoft excel file format , within 25 days following the arrival of the vessel in port . the commission shall send this report to the nafo executive secretary . ### as soon as possible after leaving the regulatory area , and at the latest at arrival of the vessel in port , submit the report , as set out in annex ii . m of the cem set out in annex , point , in electronic format , to the flag member state and , if an inspection in port occurs , to the local port inspection authority . the flag member state forwards the report to the commission , in microsoft excel file format , within 25 days following the arrival of the vessel in port . the commission shall send this report to the nafo executive secretary .


### in addition to the duties described in article 27 transmit daily in accordance with annex ii . g of the cem , observer report to the flag member state fmc which shall in turn , no later than 12 : 00 utc of the day following its receipt , transmit it to the commission , which will send it to the nafo executive secretary ; and ### in addition to the duties described in article 27 transmit daily in accordance with annex ii . g of the cem , observer report to the flag member state fmc set out in annex , point , which shall in turn , no later than 12 : 00 utc of the day following its receipt , transmit it to the commission , which will send it to the nafo executive secretary ; and


### in accordance with annex ii . f of the cem , transmit daily the cat report to the flag member state fmc and ensure that the catch so reported corresponds to the logbook entries . the fmc shall in turn , no later than 12 : 00 utc of the day following its receipt , transmit the report to the commission , which will send it to the nafo executive secretary ; and ### in accordance with annex ii . f of the cem , transmit daily the cat report to the flag member state fmc set out in annex , point , and ensure that the catch so reported corresponds to the logbook entries . the fmc shall in turn , no later than 12 : 00 utc of the day following its receipt , transmit the report to the commission , which will send it to the nafo executive secretary ; and


### all inspection , surveillance and investigation reports referred to in this chapter vii and associated images or evidence shall be treated as confidential , in accordance with annex ii . b of the cem . ### all inspection , surveillance and investigation reports referred to in this chapter vii and associated images or evidence shall be treated as confidential , in accordance with annex ii . b of the cem set out in annex , point .


### fill out the surveillance report form set out in annex iv . a of the cem . if the inspector has made a volumetric or catch composition evaluation of the content of a haul , the surveillance report shall include all relevant information regarding the composition of the tow , and refer the method used for the volumetric evaluation ; ### fill out the surveillance report form in accordance with annex iv . a of the cem set out in annex , point . if the inspector has made a volumetric or catch composition evaluation of the content of a haul , the surveillance report shall include all relevant information regarding the composition of the tow , and refer the method used for the volumetric evaluation ;


### display , on the inspection vessel and boarding vessel , the pennant depicted in annex iv . e of the cem ; ### display , on the inspection vessel and boarding vessel , the pennant depicted in annex iv . e of the cem set out in annex , point ;


### providing a boarding ladder in accordance with annex iv . g of the cem ; ### providing a boarding ladder in accordance with annex iv . g of the cem set out in annex , point ;


### refraining from interfering with any contact between the inspectors and the observer ; ### refraining from interfering with any contact between the inspectors and the observer and making available for this purpose a reserved space or area ;


### each member state shall ensure that its inspectors complete an inspection report in the form set out in annex iv . b of the cem in relation to each inspection . ### each member state shall ensure that its inspectors complete an inspection report in the form prescribed in annex iv . b of the cem set out in annex , point , in relation to each inspection .


### affix securely the inspection seal depicted in nafo inspection seal provided in the annex iv . f of the cem , as appropriate , and duly note the action taken and the serial number of each seal in the inspection report ; ### affix securely the inspection seal depicted in nafo inspection seal provided in the annex iv . f of the cem set out in annex , point , as appropriate , and duly note the action taken and the serial number of each seal in the inspection report ;


### within 24 hours from detection of the infringement , transmit to the commission and the efca , which shall in turn transmit to the competent authority of the flag state contracting party or member state if different from the inspecting member state , and the nafo executive secretary , written notification of the infringement reported by its inspectors . the written notification shall include the information entered in point 15 of the report of inspection of the annex iv . b of cem ; cite the relevant measures and describe in detail the basis for issuing the notice of infringement , and the evidence in support of the notice ; and where possible , be accompanied by images of any gear , catch or other evidence related to the infringement referred to in paragraph 1 of this article ; ### within 24 hours from detection of the infringement , transmit to the commission and the efca , which shall in turn transmit to the competent authority of the flag state contracting party or member state if different from the inspecting member state , and the nafo executive secretary , written notification of the infringement reported by its inspectors . the written notification shall include the information entered in point 15 of the report of inspection of the annex iv . b of cem set out in annex , point ; cite the relevant measures and describe in detail the basis for issuing the notice of infringement , and the evidence in support of the notice ; and where possible , be accompanied by images of any gear , catch or other evidence related to the infringement referred to in paragraph 1 of this article ;


### obstructing , intimidating , interfering with or otherwise preventing inspectors or observers from performing their duties ; ### obstructing , intimidating , interfering with or otherwise preventing inspectors or observers from performing their duties , or exerting indirect forms of pressure such as preventing them from resting properly or intruding on their privacy ;


### the provisions in this chapter apply to landing , transshipments , or use of ports of member states by fishing vessels entitled to fly the flag of another nafo contracting party , conducting fishing activities in the regulatory area . the provisions apply to fish caught in the regulatory area , or fish products originating from such fish , that have not been previously landed or transshipped at a port . ### the provisions in this chapter apply to landing , transshipments , or use of ports of member states by fishing vessels entitled to fly the flag of another nafo contracting party , conducting fishing activities in the regulatory area . these provisions apply to catches in the regulatory area , or fish products originating from such catches , that have not been previously landed or transshipped at a port .


### the port member state shall establish a minimum prior request period . the prior request period shall be 3 working days before the estimated time of arrival . however , in agreement with the commission , the port member state may make provisions for another prior request period , taking into account , inter alia , catch product type or the distance between fishing grounds and its ports . the port member state shall provide the information on the prior request period to the commission that will post it to the nafo mcs website , in pdf format . ### the port member state shall establish a minimum prior request period equal to three working days before arrival . however , in agreement with the commission , the port member state may make provisions for another prior request period , taking into account , inter alia , catch product type or the distance between fishing grounds and its ports . the port member state shall provide the information on the prior request period to the commission that will post it to the nafo mcs website , in pdf format .


### if the confirmation has not been received within 14 days of the landing the port member state may confiscate and dispose of the fish in accordance with national rules . ### if the confirmation has not been received within 14 days of completion of the landing operations , the port member state may confiscate and dispose of the fish in accordance with national rules .


### the port member state shall without delay notify the master of the fishing vessel of its decision on whether to authorize or deny the port entry , or if the vessel is in port , the landing , transhipment and other use of port . if the vessel entry is authorized the port member state returns to the master a copy of the form port state control prior request form of annex ii . l of the cem with part c duly completed . this copy shall also be sent to the commission to be posted to the nafo mcs website , without delay . in case of a denial the port member state shall also notify the flag nafo contracting party . ### the port member state shall , as soon as possible , notify the master of the fishing vessel of its decision on whether to authorize or deny the port entry , or if the vessel is in port , the landing , transhipment and other use of port . if the vessel entry is authorized the port member state returns to the master a copy of the form port state control prior request form of annex ii . l of the cem with part c duly completed . this copy shall also be sent to the commission to be posted to the nafo mcs website , without delay . in case of a denial the port member state shall also notify the flag nafo contracting party .


### the port member state shall without delay notify the master of the fishing vessel of its decision on whether to authorize or deny the port entry , or if the vessel is in port , the landing , transhipment and other use of port . if the vessel entry is authorized the port member state returns to the master a copy of the form port state control prior request form of annex ii . l of the cem with part c duly completed . this copy shall also be sent to the commission to be posted to the nafo mcs website , without delay . in case of a denial the port member state shall also notify the flag nafo contracting party . ### the port member state shall without delay notify the master of the fishing vessel of its decision on whether to authorize or deny the port entry , or if the vessel is in port , the landing , transhipment and other use of port . if the vessel entry is authorized the port member state returns to the master a copy of the form port state control prior request form of annex ii . l of the cem set out in annex , point , with part c duly completed . this copy shall also be sent to the commission to be posted to the nafo mcs website , without delay . in case of a denial the port member state shall also notify the flag nafo contracting party .


### inspections shall be consistent with annex iv . h of cem by authorized port member state inspectors who shall present documents of identity to the master of the vessel prior to the inspection . ### inspections shall be consistent with annex iv . h of cem set out in annex , point , and carried out by authorized port member state inspectors who shall present documents of identity to the master of the vessel prior to the inspection .


### all information on catches provided in the prior notification port state control prior request forms of annex ii . l of cem ; ### all information on catches provided in the prior notification port state control prior request forms of annex ii . l of cem set out in annex , point ;


### each inspection shall be documented by completing the form psc 3 as set out in annex iv . c of the cem . the process for completion and handling of the completing report on port state control inspection shall include the following : ### each inspection shall be documented by completing the form psc 3 in annex iv . c of the cem set out in annex , point . the process for completion and handling of the completing report on port state control inspection shall include the following :


### the member state of a fishing vessel intending to land or tranship , or where the vessel has engaged in transhipment operations outside a port , shall confirm by returning a copy of the form , port state control prior request form , annex ii . l of the cem , transmitted in accordance with article 40 with part b duly completed , stating that : ### the member state of a fishing vessel intending to land or tranship , or where the vessel has engaged in transhipment operations outside a port , shall confirm by returning a copy of the form , port state control prior request form , annex ii . l of the cem set out in annex , point , transmitted in accordance with article 40 with part b duly completed , stating that :


### the master or the agent of any fishing vessel intending to enter port shall forward the request for entry to the competent authorities of the port member state within the request period referred to in article 40 . such request shall be accompanied by the port state control prior request form , provided for in annex ii . l of the cem part a duly completed as follows : ### the master or the agent of any fishing vessel intending to enter port shall forward the request for entry to the competent authorities of the port member state within the request period referred to in article 40 . such request shall be accompanied by the port state control prior request form , provided for in annex ii . l of the cem set out in annex , point , part a duly completed as follows :


### a master or agent may cancel a prior request by notifying the competent authorities of the port they intended to use . the request shall be accompanied by a copy of the original port state control prior request form , annex ii . l of the cem with the word ‘ cancelled’ written across it . ### a master or agent may cancel a prior request by notifying the competent authorities of the port they intended to use . the request shall be accompanied by a copy of the original port state control prior request form , annex ii . l of the cem set out in annex , point , with the word ‘ cancelled’ written across it .


### all inspection and investigation reports and associated images or evidence , and forms referred to in this chapter shall be treated by member states , competent authorities , operators , masters of vessels , crew as confidential , in accordance with annex ii . b of cem . ### all inspection and investigation reports and associated images or evidence , and forms referred to in this chapter shall be treated by member states , competent authorities , operators , masters of vessels , crew as confidential , in accordance with annex ii . b of cem set out in annex , point .


### transmit immediately the information to the commission using the format of the surveillance report set out in annex iv . a of the cem ; ### transmit immediately the information to the commission using the format of the surveillance report in annex iv . a of the cem set out in annex , point ;


### transmit the inspector ' s findings to the commission without delay , using the inspection report form set out in annex iv . b of the cem ; and ### transmit the inspector ' s findings to the commission without delay , using the inspection report form set out in annex iv . b of the cem set out in annex , point ; and


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 53 concerning : ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 53 amending this regulation to adapt it to measures adopted by nafo concerning :


### under article 153 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the european parliament and the council may , in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure , adopt , by means of directives , minimum requirements for gradual implementation aiming at improving working conditions , the protection of workers where their employment contract is terminated , information and consultation of workers and the working environment to protect workers ' health and safety . such directives must avoid imposing administrative , financial and legal constraints in a way that would hold back the creation and development of small and medium - sized undertakings . ### under article 153 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the european parliament and the council may , in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure , adopt , by means of directives , minimum requirements for gradual implementation aiming at improving working conditions , the protection of workers where their employment contract is terminated , information and consultation of workers and the working environment to protect workers ' health and safety . such directives must avoid imposing administrative , financial and legal constraints in a way that would hold back the creation and development of small and medium - sized undertakings , as the main architects of job creation in the eu .


### the present legal situation gives rise to unequal treatment of the same category of workers by different member states , according to whether they apply or not the exemptions and derogations allowed by present legislation . an important number of the member states have made limited use of the exclusions . ### the present legal situation gives rise to unequal treatment of the same category of workers by different member states , according to whether they apply or not the exemptions and derogations allowed by present legislation . an important number of the member states have made limited use of the exclusions , whilst only eight member states have not made any use of them , something that is giving rise to inequalities among seafarers in the union .


### on 10 october 2007 the commission presented its vision for an integrated maritime policy for the european union , the ‘ blue book’27 . this vision recognises that all matters relating to europe’s oceans and seas are interlinked , and that sea - related policies must develop in a joined - up way if they are to reap the desired results . __________________ 27 com 575 final of 10 october 2007 . ### this directive is in line with the europe 2020 strategy . moreover , on 10 october 2007 the commission presented its vision for an integrated maritime policy for the european union , the ‘ blue book’27 . this vision recognises that all matters relating to europe’s oceans and seas are interlinked , and that sea - related policies must develop in a joined - up way if they are to reap the desired results . __________________ 27 com 575 final of 10 october 2007 .


### the blue book28 stressed the need for an increase in the number and quality of maritime jobs for european citizens and the importance of improving working conditions on board . __________________ 28 com 575 final of 10 october 2007 . ### the blue book28 stresses the need for an increase in the number and quality of maritime jobs for european citizens and the importance of improving working conditions on board , and this directive addresses both of those issues . __________________ 28 com 575 final of 10 october 2007 .


### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . ### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives , achieve targets and as to the effects of their actions on developing countries . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives .


### annex ii to regulation no 1308 / 2013 sets out certain definitions concerning sectors falling within the scope of that regulation . definitions concerning the sugar sector set out in section b of part ii of that annex should be deleted because they are no longer applicable . in order to update definitions concerning other sectors referred to in that annex , in light of new scientific knowledge or market developments , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the amendment of those definitions . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . consequently , the individual empowerment delegated to the commission in point 4 of section a of part ii of that annex to amend the definition of inulin syrup should be deleted . ### annex ii to regulation no 1308 / 2013 sets out certain definitions concerning sectors falling within the scope of that regulation . definitions concerning the sugar sector set out in section b of part ii of that annex should be deleted because they are no longer applicable . in order to update definitions concerning other sectors referred to in that annex , in light of new scientific knowledge or market developments , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the amendment of those definitions . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and with partners in third countries . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . consequently , the individual empowerment delegated to the commission in point 4 of section a of part ii of that annex to amend the definition of inulin syrup should be deleted .


### this text article 12 public intervention periods public intervention shall be available for : common wheat , durum wheat , barley and maize , from 1 november to 31 may ; paddy rice , from 1 april to 31 july ; beef and veal , throughout the year ; butter and skimmed milk powder , from 1 march to 30 september . ### article 12 is replaced by the following : “article 12 public intervention periods public intervention shall be available for : common wheat , durum wheat , barley and maize , throughout the year ; paddy rice , throughout the year ; beef and veal , throughout the year ; butter and skimmed milk powder , throughout the year . sheepmeat , throughout the year ; pigmeat , throughout the year ; white sugar , throughout the year . ”


### this text article 61 duration the scheme of authorisations for vine plantings established in this chapter shall apply from 1 january 2016 to 31 december 2030 , with a mid - term review to be undertaken by the commission to evaluate the operation of the scheme and , if appropriate , make proposals . ### article 61 is replaced by the following : “article 61 duration the scheme of authorisations for vine plantings established in this chapter shall be examined by the commission to evaluate the operation in order , if appropriate , to make proposals to improve its efficacy . ”


### this text article 73 scope without prejudice to any other provisions applicable to agricultural products , as well as to the provisions adopted in the veterinary , phytosanitary and food sectors to ensure that products comply with hygiene and health standards and to protect animal , plant and human health , this section lays down the rules concerning marketing standards . ### article 73 is replaced by the following : “article 73 scope without prejudice to any other provisions applicable to agricultural products , as well as to the provisions adopted in the veterinary , phytosanitary and food sectors to ensure that products comply with hygiene and health standards and to protect animal , plant and human health , and to ensure fair competition between european producers and producers in third countries , this section lays down the rules concerning marketing standards .


### member states may classify wine grape varieties where : ### only wine grape varieties meeting the following conditions may be classified by member states : the variety concerned belongs to the species vitis vinifera or comes from a cross between the species vitis vinifera and other species of the genus vitis ; the variety is not one of the following : noah , othello , isabelle , jacquez , clinton and herbemont .


### member states may classify wine grape varieties where : ### only wine grape varieties meeting the following conditions may be classified by member states .


### the variety concerned belongs to the species vitis vinifera or vitis labrusca ; or ### the variety concerned belongs to the species vitis vinifera or comes from a cross between the species vitis vinifera and other species of the vitis genus ;


### the variety concerned belongs to the species vitis vinifera or vitis labrusca ; or ### the variety concerned belongs to the species vitis vinifera ; or


### the variety concerned comes from a cross between the species vitis vinifera , vitis labrusca and other species of the genus vitis . ### the variety is not one of the following : noah , othello , isabelle , jacquez , clintony herbemont .


### the establishment of an analytical databank of isotopic data to help detect fraud to be constructed on the basis of samples collected by member states ; ### the establishment or maintenance of an analytical databank of isotopic data to help detect fraud to be constructed on the basis of samples collected by member states ;


### rules on designations of origin , geographical indications and traditional terms laid down in this section shall apply to the products referred to in points 1 , 3 to 6 , 8 , 9 , 11 , 15 and 16 of part ii of annex vii . ### in article 92 , the first paragraph is amended as follows : “1 . rules on designations of origin , geographical indications and traditional terms laid down in this section shall apply only to the products referred to in points 1 , 3 to 6 , 8 , 9 , 11 , 15 and 16 of part ii of annex vii .


### whose quality or characteristics are essentially or exclusively due to a particular geographical environment , with its inherent natural factors and , where relevant , human factors ; ### whose quality or characteristics are essentially or exclusively due to a particular geographical environment , with its natural and human factors .


### whose quality or characteristics are essentially or exclusively due to a particular geographical environment , with its inherent natural factors and , where relevant , human factors ; ### the quality and characteristics of the product are essentially or exclusively due to a particular geographical environment with its inherent natural and human factors ;


### as originating in a specific place , region or , in exceptional cases , a country ; ### the grapes from which the product is produced come exclusively from that geographical area ;


### from 1 april 2015 , the first purchasers of raw milk shall declare to the competent national authority the quantity of raw milk that has been delivered to them each month . ### in article 151 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : “from 1 april 2015 , the first purchasers of raw milk shall declare to the competent national authority the quantity of raw milk that has been delivered to them each month and the average price charged . if the first purchaser is a cooperative , the average price will be communicated at the end of the marketing year referred to in point of article 6 of this regulation .


### pursue a specific aim which may include at least one of the following objectives : ### in article 152 , the introductory sentence is amended as follows : “pursue a specific aim which may include objective and also any of the following objectives : ”