### in order to improve working conditions on board for fishermen the emff may support investments on board or in individual equipments providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or union law . ### in order to improve working , health and living conditions on board for fishermen on fishing vessels the emff may support investments , including on board or in individual equipments , providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or union law . the emff may also support measures for advice and technical assistance concerning the management of health and safety on board with a view to improving organisation on board , preventing accidents or mishaps on board and disseminating good practice relating to prevention .


### each member state shall draw up a single operational programme to implement the union priorities to be co - financed by the emff . ### each member state shall draw up a national or regional operational programmes to implement the union priorities to be co - financed by the emff .


### promoting the social dialogue at national , regional or local level involving fishermen and other relevant stakeholders . ### promoting the social dialogue at national , regional and local level involving fishermen and their professional bodies .


### increasing the availability of veterinary medicines for its use in aquaculture and promoting appropriate use of such medicines through the commissioning of pharmaceutical studies and the dissemination and exchange of information . ### initiatives aimed at reducing the dependence of aquaculture on veterinary medicines in aquaculture .


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


### advisory councils ### advisory councils and committees


### the achievement of the objectives of the cfp would be undermined if union financial assistance under emff is disbursed to operators who , ex - ante , do not comply with requirements related to the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources . therefore only operators should be admissible who , within a particular period of time before lodging an application for aid , were not involved in the operation , management or ownership of fishing vessels included in the union iuu vessel list as set out in article 40 of council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulation no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 19991 , and who have not committed a serious infringement under 42 of the regulation no 1005 / 2008 or article 90 of the regulation no 1224 / 2009 of 20 november 2009 establishing a community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy , amending regulations no 847 / 96 , no 2371 / 2002 , no 811 / 2004 , no 768 / 2005 , no 2115 / 2005 , no 2166 / 2005 , no 388 / 2006 , no 509 / 2007 , no 676 / 2007 , no 1098 / 2007 , no 1300 / 2008 , no 1342 / 2008 and repealing regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1627 / 94 and no 1966 / 20062 . or other cases of non - compliance with cfp rules which particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield . ### the achievement of the objectives of the cfp would be undermined if union financial assistance under emff is disbursed to operators who , ex - ante , do not comply with requirements related to the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources . therefore only operators should be admissible who , within a particular period of time before lodging an application for aid , were not involved in the operation , management or ownership of fishing vessels included in the union iuu vessel list as set out in article 40 of council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulation no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 19991 , and who have not committed a serious infringement under 42 of the regulation no 1005 / 2008 or article 90 of the regulation no 1224 / 2009 of 20 november 2009 establishing a community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy , amending regulations no 847 / 96 , no 2371 / 2002 , no 811 / 2004 , no 768 / 2005 , no 2115 / 2005 , no 2166 / 2005 , no 388 / 2006 , no 509 / 2007 , no 676 / 2007 , no 1098 / 2007 , no 1300 / 2008 , no 1342 / 2008 and repealing regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1627 / 94 and no 1966 / 20062 .


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


### reducing unwanted catches of commercial stocks or other by - catches ; ### minimizing and where possible eliminating unwanted catches of harvested stocks or other by - catches ;


### recognising the importance of the role that spouses of self - employed fishermen play in small scale coastal fishing , the emff should support training and networking contributing to their professional development and giving them the means to better fulfil the ancillary tasks they traditionally perform . ### recognising the importance of the role that spouses play in micro , small and medium - sized fishing and aquaculture enterprises , the emff should support training and networking contributing to their professional development directly related to the fishing or aquaculture enterprise .


### in order to improve the quality of the fish caught the emff may support investments on board for this purpose . ### in order to improve the added value or quality of the fish caught the emff may support :


### the emff may support operating costs of the advisory councils as set up by article 52 of [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] . ### the emff shall support the necessary operating costs of the advisory councils as set up by article 52 of [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] , to ensure the full and effective implementation of their tasks .


### the level of production in fisheries and aquaculture , and ### the level of production in fisheries and aquaculture and the processing industry , and


### conducting regional , national or transnational promotional campaigns for fishery and aquaculture products . ### conducting media campaigns and regional , national or transnational promotional campaigns for fishery and aquaculture products .


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


### for the purpose of application of article 20 , member states shall submit to the commission an annual work plan before 31 october each year . annual work plans shall contain a description of the procedures and methods to be used in collecting and analysing data and in estimating their accuracy and precision . ### for the purpose of application of article 20 , member states shall submit to the commission , before 31 october each year , an annual work plan or shall notify the continuation of the plan in force the previous year . annual work plans shall be drawn up within the framework of a multiannual national programme drawn up in accordance with the community programme and shall contain a description of the procedures and methods to be used in collecting and analysing data and in estimating their accuracy and precision .


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


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


### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level . ### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture , taking into account access to waters and space and that coastal spatial planning should ensure the conservation of coastal ecosystems , in particular the achievement of good environmental status under the msfd , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level .


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


### support shall not contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines . support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel . ### support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines , provided that there is no increase in fishing capacity , thus with the aim of increasing energy efficiency and reducing operating costs .


### the commission shall exercise the empowerment in full respect of the principle of proportionality and taking into account the risk that the non - compliance with the respective cfp rules constitutes a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy , the sustainability of the stocks concerned or the conservation of the marine environment . ### the commission shall exercise the empowerment in full respect of the principle of proportionality and taking into account the risk that the non - compliance with the respective cfp rules constitutes a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy , the sustainability of the stocks concerned or the conservation of the marine environment or the achievement and maintenance of a good environmental status by 2020 .


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


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


### the participation of member states ' representatives in regional coordination meetings as referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] , meetings of regional fisheries management organisations of which the eu is a contracting partner or an observer or meetings of international bodies in charge of providing scientific advice . ### the participation of member states ' representatives and their scientific experts in regional coordination meetings as referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] , meetings of regional fisheries management organisations of which the eu is a contracting partner or an observer or meetings of international bodies in charge of providing scientific advice .


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


### the ex ante conditionalities referred to in annex iii of this regulation shall apply for the emff . ### the specific ex ante conditionalities referred to in annex iii of this regulation shall apply for the emff .


### creating producers’ organisations , associations of producer organisations or inter - branch organisations recognised under chapter ii , section iii of regulation [ on the common organisation of the markets in fisheries and aquaculture products ] ; ### creating , operating and developing the competences of producers’ organisations , associations of producer organisations or inter - branch organisations recognised under chapter ii , section iii of regulation [ on the common organisation of the markets in fisheries and aquaculture products ] ;


### the owner of a fishing vessel having received support under articles 32 , 36 , 39 , or 40 of this regulation shall not transfer the vessel to a third country outside the union during at least 5 years following the date of actual payment to the beneficiary . ### the owner of a fishing vessel having received support under articles 32 , 37 , 39 , or 40 of this regulation shall not transfer the vessel to an operator established in a third country outside the union during at least 5 years following the date of actual payment of this support to the beneficiary . if a fishing vessel transfers during this period , it must return the support received in proportion to the period elapsed , which shall be recovered by the member state which shall report to the commission .


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


### it is also necessary to support the cooperation among member states , as well as with third countries where relevant , with respect to the collection of data within the same sea basin , as well as with the relevant international scientific bodies . ### it is also necessary to support the cooperation among member states , as well as with third countries where relevant , with respect to the collection of data within the same sea basin , as well as with the relevant international scientific bodies and the regional advisory councils .


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


### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level . ### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable geographical areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space and the importance of developing a precautionary approach to guarantee stock sustainability , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level and regional authorities for their regional variations .


### reducing unwanted catches of commercial stocks or other by - catches ; ### minimizing and where possible eliminating unwanted catches of harvested stocks or other by - catches ;


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


### in order to stimulate innovation in fisheries , the emff may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems . ### in order to stimulate innovation in fisheries , the emff may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new techniques , equipment or knowledge , designing innovative vessels and creating prototypes , as well as new or improved processes and new or improved management and organisation systems ; the emff may also encourage the distribution and commercial exploitation of the results of research and innovation .


### for the objective of collection of data for sustainable fisheries management referred in under articles 6 and 18 and in accordance with the multiannual union programme referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] : ### for the objective of collection of data for sustainable fisheries management referred in under articles 6 and 18 and in accordance with the multiannual union programme referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] and for the analysis of the socio - economic situation of the processing and marketing industry for fisheries and aquaculture products :


### in line with the discard ban introduced by the cfp , the emff should support investments on board aiming at make the best use of unwanted fish caught and valorise underused components of the fish caught . considering the scarcity of the resources , in order to maximise the value of the fish caught , the emff should also support investments on board aiming at adding commercial value to fish caught . ### in order to avoid unwanted catches or in the event of a landing obligation , the emff should support investments on board aiming at selectivity , making the best use of commercial fish caught in compliance with technical measures and valorising underused components of the fish caught . considering the scarcity of the resources , in order to maximise the value of the fish caught , the emff should also support investments on board aiming at adding commercial value to commercial fish caught in compliance with technical measures .


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


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


### construction of new fishing vessels , decommissioning or importation of fishing vessels ; ### construction of new fishing vessels , or importation of fishing vessels , except in the cases provided for in this regulation ;


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


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


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


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


### eur 358 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph shall be allocated to measures on data collection referred to in article 79 . ### at least eur 716 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph shall be allocated to measures on data collection referred to in article 79 .


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


### new forms of income combined with aquaculture activities have already shown their added value for business development . therefore the emff should support these complementary activities outside aquaculture such as angling - tourism , educational or environmental activities . ### new forms of income combined with aquaculture activities have already shown their added value for business development . therefore the emff should support these complementary activities outside aquaculture such as angling - tourism , aquaculture tourism for promoting the aquaculture sector and its products , educational or environmental activities .


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


### a demonstration of the capability to achieve sound financial and administrative management of the data collected . ### a justification of the capability to achieve sound financial and administrative management of the data collected .


### in order to improve working conditions on board for fishermen the emff may support investments on board or in individual equipments providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or union law . ### in order to improve working , health and living conditions on board for fishermen on fishing vessels the emff may support investments , including on board or in individual equipments , providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or union law . the emff may also support measures for advice and technical assistance concerning the management of health and safety on board with a view to improving organisation on board , preventing accidents or mishaps on board and disseminating good practice relating to prevention .


### the support to control and enforcement , enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration . ### the support to strengthen and standardise control and enforcement , enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration .


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


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


### lifelong learning , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices , and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems , activities in the maritime sector , innovation and entrepreneurship ; ### lifelong learning , young people ' s access to fishing activity , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices , acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems , activities in the maritime sector , innovation , the provision of environmental services , educational activities , tourism and entrepreneurship ;


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


### considering that the community - led approach for local development has , over a number of years , proven its utility in promoting the development of fisheries and rural areas by fully taking into account the multi - sectoral needs for endogenous development , support should be continued and reinforced in the future . ### considering that the community - led approach for local development has , over a number of years , proven its utility in promoting the development of fishing and rural communities by fully taking into account the multi - sectoral needs for endogenous development , support should be continued and reinforced in the future .


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


### the participation in other actions aimed at maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services , such as the restoration of specific marine and coastal habitats in support of sustainable fish stocks . ### the participation in other actions aimed at maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services , such as the restoration of specific marine and coastal habitats in support of sustainable fish stocks ; as laid down in the cfp , where operations have a direct effect on the fishing sector ;


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


### the management and use of data for the purpose of scientific analysis and cfp implementation ; ### the collection , management and use of data for the purpose of scientific analysis and cfp implementation ;


### in order to improve the quality of the fish caught the emff may support investments on board for this purpose . ### in order to improve the added value or quality of the fish caught the emff may support : investments which add value to fishing products , in particular by allowing fishermen to carry out the processing , marketing and direct sale of their own catches ; b ) innovative investments on board which improve the quality of fishing products ; c ) information campaigns about fishing products which are little known among consumers .


### purchase or development of technology , including hardware and software , vessel detection systems , cctv systems and it networks enabling the gathering , administration , validation , analysis and exchange of , and the development of sampling methods for , data related to fisheries , as well as interconnection to cross - sectoral data exchange systems ; ### purchase , installation and development of technology , including hardware and software , vessel detection systems , cctv systems while respecting individual freedoms and personal data and it networks enabling the gathering , administration , validation , analysis and exchange of , and the development of sampling methods for , data related to fisheries , as well as interconnection to cross - sectoral data exchange systems ;


### in order to promote environmentally sustainable aquaculture , the emff should support aquaculture activities which are highly respectful of the environment , the conversion of aquaculture enterprises to eco - management , the use of audit schemes as well as the conversion to organic aquaculture . in the same vein , the emff should also support aquaculture providing for special environmental services . ### in order to promote environmentally , socially and economically sustainable aquaculture , the emff should support aquaculture activities which are highly respectful of the environment , the conversion of aquaculture enterprises to sustainable management , the use of audit schemes as well as the conversion to organic aquaculture . in the same vein , the emff should also support aquaculture providing for special environmental and societal services .


### recognising the growing competition small scale coastal fishermen are confronted to , the emff should support entrepreneurial initiatives of small scale coastal fishermen adding value to the fish they catch , in particular by carrying out the processing or direct marketing of the fish they catch . ### recognising the growing competition fishermen in very small enterprises are confronted to , the emff should support entrepreneurial initiatives of small scale coastal fishermen adding value to the fish they catch , in particular by carrying out the processing or direct marketing of the fish they catch .


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


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


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


### an amount of eur 1 047 000 000 of the emff shall allocated to measures under direct management as specified in chapter i and ii of title vi . this amount includes technical assistance under article 91 . ### an amount of eur x of the emff shall allocated to measures under direct management as specified in chapter i and ii of title vi . this amount includes technical assistance under article 91 .


### the overall objective of the common fisheries policy is to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term sustainable environmental conditions which are necessary for economic and social development . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , stable markets , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices . ### the overall objective of the common fisheries policy is to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term economic , social and environmentally sustainable development . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , stable markets , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices .


### the union budget should finance the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy expenditure through a single fund , the efmf , either directly or in the context of shared management with the member states . shared management with the member states should apply not only to measures to support fisheries , aquaculture and community - led local development but also to common markets organisations and the compensation for the outermost regions , control and data collection activities . direct management should apply to scientific advice , voluntary contributions to regional fisheries management organisations , advisory councils and operations for the implementation of an integrated maritime policy . the types of measures that can be financed using the emff should be specified . ### the union budget should finance the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy expenditure through a single fund , the efmf , either directly or in the context of shared management with the member states . shared management with the member states should apply not only to measures to support fisheries , aquaculture and community - led local development but also to common markets organisations and the compensation for the outermost regions , control and data collection activities and complementary tools for the implementation of the integrated maritime policy . direct management should apply to scientific advice , voluntary contributions to regional fisheries management organisations , advisory councils and operations for the implementation of an integrated maritime policy . the types of measures that can be financed using the emff should be specified .


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


### improving the conditions for the placing on the market of : ### finding new markets and improving the conditions for the placing on the market of :


### member states shall require that operators submitting an application under the emff provide to the managing authority a signed statement confirming that they respect the criteria listed in paragraph 1 and have not committed an irregularity under the eef or the emff as referred to in paragraph 2 . member states shall verify the veracity of the statement before the approval of the operation . ### member states shall require that operators submitting an application under the emff provide to the managing authority a signed statement confirming that they respect the criteria listed in paragraph 1 . member states shall verify the veracity of the statement before the approval of the operation .


### operations consisting of testing new fishing gear or techniques shall be carried out within the limits of the fishing opportunities allocated to the member state . ### operations consisting of testing new fishing gear or techniques shall be carried out within the limits of the fishing opportunities allocated to the member state or within the quota for scientific research pursuant to article 33 of regulation no 1224 / 2009 on a control system .


### the level of employment in fisheries and aquaculture , ### the level of employment in fisheries and aquaculture and the processing industry ,


### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level . ### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable geographical areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space and the importance of developing a precautionary approach to guarantee stock sustainability , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level and regional authorities for their regional variations .


### in fisheries areas , community - led local development should encourage innovative approaches to create growth and jobs , in particular by adding value to fisheries products and diversifying the local economy towards new economic activities , including those offered by ' blue growth ' and the broader maritime sectors . ### in fisheries and aquaculture areas , community - led local development should encourage innovative approaches to create growth and jobs , in particular by adding value to fisheries and aquaculture products and diversifying the local economy towards new economic activities , including those offered by ' blue growth ' and the broader maritime sectors , while preserving and strengthening employment and the territory’s fisheries and aquaculture sector enterprises , with a view to conserving on the shore a dynamic primary sector and dynamic processing .


### in order to improve the quality of the fish caught the emff may support investments on board for this purpose . ### in order to improve the quality of the fish caught the emff may support investments on board , in the processing and marketing process , for this purpose .


### a fisheries area eligible for support shall be : ### the support may prioritise or be restricted to fisheries , aquaculture or related activities .


### fisheries areas ### fisheries and aquaculture areas


### reduction of the impact of fisheries on the marine environment ; ### minimization and where possible elimination of the impacts of fisheries on the marine environment ;


### adding value to aquaculture products , in particular by allowing the aquaculture enterprise to carry out the processing , marketing and direct sale of its own aquaculture production ; ### adding value to aquaculture products , in particular by supporting the aquaculture enterprise in carrying out the processing , or in establishing associations or association agreements for the processing , marketing and sale of its own aquaculture production ;


### for the purpose of application of article 20 , member states shall submit to the commission an annual work plan before 31 october each year . annual work plans shall contain a description of the procedures and methods to be used in collecting and analysing data and in estimating their accuracy and precision . ### for the purpose of application of article 20 , member states shall submit to the commission , before 31 october each year , an annual work plan or shall notify the continuation of the plan in force the previous year . annual work plans shall be drawn up within the framework of a multiannual national programme drawn up in accordance with the community programme and shall contain a description of the procedures and methods to be used in collecting and analysing data and in estimating their accuracy and precision .


### the activities carried out by a network as referred in point . ### the specific actions carried out by independent scientific bodies and fishermen or one or several organisations of fishermen or by the networks as referred in point .


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


### support under this chapter shall contribute to achieving the union priorities identified in article 6 and . ### support under this chapter shall contribute to achieving the union priorities identified in article 6 , and .


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


### lifelong learning , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices , and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems , activities in the maritime sector , innovation and entrepreneurship ; ### actions and operations to promote lifelong learning , through vocational training and the educational system in the fisheries sector , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices , and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems , activities in the maritime sector , innovation and entrepreneurship ;


### for the purposes of this article , non - audit services shall mean : ### for the purposes of this article , prohibited non - audit services shall mean :


### unless it concerns the renewal of an audit engagement in accordance with the second subparagraph of article 33 , the recommendation shall contain at least two choices for the audit engagement and the audit committee shall express a duly justified preference for one of them . ### when it concerns a tendering procedure for an audit engagement in accordance with article 33 , the recommendation shall , in so far as possible , contain at least two choices for the audit engagement and the audit committee shall express a duly justified preference for one of them .


### when it concerns the renewal of an audit engagement in accordance with the second subparagraph of article 33 , the audit committee shall , for the preparation of its recommendation , take into consideration any findings and conclusions on the recommended statutory auditor or audit firm referred to in article 40 and published by the competent authority pursuant to article 44 . ### when it concerns the renewal of an audit engagement , the audit committee shall , for the preparation and justification of its recommendation , take into consideration any findings and conclusions on the recommended statutory auditor or audit firm referred to in article 40 and published by the competent authority pursuant to article 44 as well as any findings from the monitoring procedure provided for in article 31 points and .


### the key audit partner responsible for carrying out a statutory audit shall cease his , her or their participation in the statutory audit of the audited entity after a period of seven years from the date of appointment has elapsed . he , she or they may participate in the statutory audit of the audited entity again after a period of at least three years . ### the key audit partner responsible for carrying out a statutory audit shall cease his , her or their participation in the statutory audit of the audited entity after a period of four years from the date of appointment has elapsed . he , she or they may participate in the statutory audit of the audited entity again after a period of at least three years .


### the statutory auditor or audit firm shall establish an appropriate gradual rotation mechanism with regard to the most senior personnel involved in the statutory audit , including at least the persons who are registered as statutory auditors . the gradual rotation mechanism shall be undertaken in phases on the basis of individuals rather than of a complete team . it shall be proportionate in view of the scale and the dimension of the activity of the statutory auditor or audit firm . ### the statutory auditor or audit firm shall establish a four year gradual rotation mechanism with regard to personnel involved in the statutory audit , including at least the persons who are registered as statutory auditors . the gradual rotation mechanism shall be undertaken in phases on the basis of individuals rather than of a complete team . it shall be proportionate in view of the scale and the dimension of the activity of the statutory auditor or audit firm .


### it is also important that the role of the audit committee in the selection of a new statutory auditor or audit firm be reinforced , for the benefit of a more informed decision of the general meeting of shareholders or members of the audited entity . hence , when making a proposal to the general meeting , the board should explain whether it follows the recommendation of the audit committee and , if not , why . the recommendation of the audit committee should include at least two possible choices for the audit engagement and a duly justified preference for one of them , so that the general meeting can make a real choice . in order to provide a fair and proper justification in its recommendation , the audit committee should use the results of a mandatory selection procedure organised by the audited entity , under the responsibility of the audit committee . in such selection procedure , the audited entity should invite statutory auditors or audit firms , including smaller ones , to present proposals for the audit engagement . tender documents should contain transparent and non - discriminatory selection criteria to be used for the evaluation of proposals . considering , however , that this selection procedure could entail disproportionate costs for companies with reduced market capitalisation or small and medium - sized public - interest entities having regard to their dimension , it is appropriate to relieve such entities from this obligation . ### it is also important that the role of the audit committee in the selection of a new statutory auditor or audit firm be reinforced , for the benefit of a more informed decision of the general meeting of shareholders or members of the audited entity . hence , when making a proposal to the general meeting , the board should explain whether it follows the recommendation of the audit committee and , if not , why . the recommendation of the audit committee should include at least two possible choices for the audit engagement and a duly justified preference for one of them , so that the general meeting can make a real choice . in order to provide a fair and proper justification in its recommendation , the audit committee should use the results of a mandatory selection procedure organised by the audited entity , under the responsibility of the audit committee . in such selection procedure , the audited entity should invite statutory auditors or audit firms , including non - dominant ones , to present proposals for the audit engagement . tender documents should contain transparent and non - discriminatory selection criteria to be used for the evaluation of proposals . considering , however , that this selection procedure could entail disproportionate costs for companies with reduced market capitalisation or small and medium - sized public - interest entities having regard to their dimension , it is appropriate to relieve such entities from this obligation .


### a statutory auditor or audit firm shall provide annually to his , her or its competent authority a list of the audited public - interest entities by revenue generated from them . ### a statutory auditor or audit firm shall provide annually to his , her or its competent authority a list of the audited public - interest entities by revenue generated from them . this list concerns revenues generated by audit and non audit services .


### a biocidal product shall be considered as substantially identical to the reference product if one of the following conditions is met : ### a biocidal product shall be considered as substantially identical to the reference product if the following conditions are met :


### the commission shall draw up a report on the implementation of this regulation and , in particular , on the functioning of the community authorisation procedure and mutual recognition , by 1 january 2023 . the commission shall submit the report to the european parliament and the council . ### the commission shall draw up a report on the implementation of this regulation and , in particular , on the functioning of the community authorisation procedure and mutual recognition , by 1 january 2019 and every three years thereafter . the commission shall submit the report to the european parliament and the council .


### limiting the physical and biological impacts of fishing on the ecosystem or the sea bed . ### minimizing and where possible eliminating the physical and biological impacts of fishing on the ecosystem or the sea bed , including impacts on biodiversity , ecosystem and habitat integrity , trophic level balance and genetic variability ;


### support shall not be granted more than once during the programming period for the same union fishing vessel and for the same type of equipment . ### support shall not be granted more than once during the programming period for the same union fishing vessel and for the same type of equipment and shall be granted on the condition that it does not lead to an increase in the fishing capacity of the fishing vessel .


### the provision of farm advisory services of technical , scientific , legal or economic nature . ### the provision of farm advisory services of environmental , technical , scientific , legal or economic nature which contribute to reducing the environmental impact of the operations , amongst others .


### support to systems of transferable fishing concessions of the cfp ### support to systems of allocating individual fishing opportunities of the cfp


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


### in line with the discard ban introduced by the cfp , the emff should support investments on board aiming at make the best use of unwanted fish caught and valorise underused components of the fish caught . considering the scarcity of the resources , in order to maximise the value of the fish caught , the emff should also support investments on board aiming at adding commercial value to fish caught . ### in line with the discard ban introduced by the cfp , the emff should support investments in gear selectivity to avoid , minimize and where possible eliminate the unwanted catches of fish and investments on board aiming to valorise underused components of the fish caught . considering the scarcity of the resources , in order to maximise the value of the fish caught , the emff should also support investments on board aiming at adding commercial value to fish caught .


### surplus or underexploited species ; ### underexploited species ;


### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level . ### conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space , the emff should support national authorities in making their strategic choices at national level , in line with the eu policy on coastal zone management and maritime spatial planning .


### conscious of the importance of ensuring conservation of marine biological and protecting fish stocks in particular from illegal fishing and in the spirit of the conclusions drawn in the green paper on the reform of the cfp , those operators who do not comply with the rules of the cfp , and particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute therefore a serious threat to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy , and those who are involved in iuu fishing should be excluded from support under the emff . union funding should not at any stage from the selection to the implementation of an operation be used to undermine the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources expressed in the objectives of the cfp regulation . ### conscious of the importance of ensuring conservation of marine biological resources and protecting fish stocks in particular from illegal fishing and in the spirit of the conclusions drawn in the green paper on the reform of the cfp , those operators who do not comply with the rules of the cfp , and particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and specifically the goals of restoring and maintaining populations of harvested species above levels which can produce msy by 2015 and achieving and maintaining a good environmental status by 2020 , constitute therefore a serious threat to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources , along those who are involved in iuu fishing and should be excluded from support under the emff . union funding should not at any stage from the selection to the implementation of an operation be used to undermine the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources expressed in the objectives of the cfp regulation .


### in order to contribute to the elimination of discards and by - catches and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy , the emff may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new technical or organisational knowledge reducing impacts of fishing activities on the environment or achieving a more sustainable use of marine biological resources . ### in order to contribute to sustainable ecosystem based fisheries and aquaculture management , including the elimination of discards and by - catches and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy by 2015 and restore and maintain a good environmental status by 2020 , the emff may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new technical or organisational knowledge reducing impacts of fishing activities on the environment or achieving a more sustainable use of marine biological resources .


### the objective of the common fisheries policy is to ensure a sustainable exploitation of fish stocks . overcapacity has been identified as a major driver for overfishing . it is therefore paramount to adapt the union fishing fleet to the resources available . the removal of overcapacity through public aid such as temporary or permanent cessation and scrapping schemes has proven ineffective . the emff will therefore support the establishment and management of systems of transferable fishing concessions aiming at the reduction of overcapacity and increased economic performance and profitability of the operators concerned . ### the objective of the common fisheries policy is to ensure a sustainable exploitation of fish stocks . overcapacity has been identified as a major driver for overfishing . it is therefore paramount to achieve a stable and ensuring balance between the union fishing fleets and the resources available . as noted in the green paper , despite considerable sums of money spent over many years , the removal of overcapacity through public aid such as temporary or permanent cessation and scrapping schemes has proven ineffective and the size and composition of the eu fleet are still not in line with resources available . emff funds must be used to support fishermen and vessels that fish in the most environmentally and socially sustainable way .


### promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture ; ### ensuring that fishing and aquaculture activities secure long - term environmental sustainability , which is a prerequisite for economic and social conditions and contributes to the availability of food supplies ;


### product quality and use of unwanted catches ### product quality and the valorisation of underused components of fish


### the monitoring and evaluation of transferable fishing concessions systems ; ### the monitoring and evaluation of the systems referred to in paragraph 1 ;


### in order to establish or modify systems of transferable fishing concessions under article 27 of the [ regulation on the cfp ] , the emff may support : ### in order to establish or modify systems of allocating fishing opportunities on the basis of objective and transparent criteria that are publicly available , the emff may support :


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


### investments on board aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants or green - house gases and increasing energy efficiency of fishing vessels ; ### investments on board aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants or green - house gases and increasing energy efficiency of fishing vessels , under the condition that the investment will not lead to an increase in the fishing capacity of the fishing vessel ;


### it is vital for the union that a sustainable balance be achieved between fresh water resources and their exploitation ; therefore having due regard to environmental impact while ensuring that these sectors retain economic viability , appropriate provisions should support inland fishing . ### it is vital for the union that a sustainable balance be achieved between fresh water resources and their exploitation ; therefore having due regard to environmental impact in order to ensure that these sectors retain economic viability , appropriate provisions should support inland fishing .


### the commission shall draw up a programme for pilot studies to be carried out by member states on a voluntary basis in order to develop the reporting and data quality , establish long time series and develop methodology . ### the commission shall draw up a programme for pilot studies to be carried out by member states in order to develop the reporting and data quality , establish long time series and develop methodology .


### - strengthen european citizens’ sense of belonging to the european union , based on shared elements of history and cultural heritage , as well as an appreciation of diversity ; ### - strengthening european citizens’ sense of belonging to the union , in particular that of young people , based on shared values and elements of european history and cultural heritage ;


### if a conflict of interest between a member of the panel and a specific site comes to light , the member of the panel shall not take part in the evaluation of the said site . ### members of the panel must declare any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest in respect of a specific site . in the event of such a declaration , or if such a conflict of interest comes to light , the member shall not participate in the evaluation of the said site or of any other sites from the same member state .


### - promoting multilingualism by using several languages of the european union ; ### - promoting multilingualism by using several languages of the union as a key to intercultural dialogue ;


### the commission and the member states shall ensure the complementarity of the european heritage label with other initiatives in the field of cultural heritage such as the unesco world heritage list and the council of europe’s ‘ european cultural routes’ . ### the commission and the member states shall ensure that the european heritage label supplements other initiatives in the field of cultural heritage such as the unesco world heritage list , the unesco representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity and the council of europe’s ‘ european cultural routes’ .


### applications for transnational sites shall follow the same procedure as applications for other sites . they shall be pre - selected by one of the member states concerned within the limit of a maximum of two sites as laid down in article 10 , and proposed in the name of all the member states concerned after consultation and agreement of these member states . ### applications for transnational sites shall follow the same procedure as applications for other sites . they shall be pre - selected by all of the member states concerned within their limit of a maximum of two sites as laid down in article 10 . transnational sites shall designate one of the sites involved as their coordinator , which will constitute the single contact point for the commission . the coordinator shall provide information on the transnational candidacy in due time in all the member states so as to ensure the participation of relevant sites all across the union . all the sites participating in a transnational site shall complete the application form referred to in article 9 and shall meet the criteria laid down in article 7 .


### candidates for the label shall have a symbolic european value and shall have played a key role in the history and the building of the european union . the candidates shall therefore justify : ### candidates for the label shall have a symbolic european value and shall have played a significant role in the history and culture of europe and / or the building of the union . they shall therefore justify :


### – ensuring access for the widest possible public , for example through site adaptations or staff training ; ### – ensuring access for the widest possible public , for example through site adaptations or staff training , including for elderly persons and people with disabilities ;


### - contribute to the attractiveness and the sustainable development of the regions . ### - contribute to the attractiveness , tourist development and sustainable development of the regions .


### - raise young people’s awareness of their common cultural heritage ; ### - raise young people’s awareness of their common cultural heritage and enhance their sense of european identity ;


### for the purposes of this decision , ‘ sites’ shall mean monuments , natural or urban sites , cultural landscapes , places of remembrance , cultural goods and objects , intangible heritage attached to a place , including contemporary heritage . ### for the purposes of this decision , ‘ sites’ shall mean monuments , natural , underwater , archaeological or urban sites , cultural landscapes , places of remembrance , cultural goods and objects , intangible heritage associated with a place , including contemporary heritage .


### each member state shall have the possibility to pre - select up to a maximum of two sites per annum in accordance with the calendar in the annex . no selection procedure shall take place in the years reserved for the monitoring procedure . ### each member state shall have the possibility to pre - select up to a maximum of two sites every two years in accordance with the calendar in the annex .


### the european heritage label should seek synergies and complementarities with other initiatives such as the unesco world heritage list and the council of europe’s ‘ european cultural routes’ . the added value of the new european heritage label should be based on the contribution made by the selected sites to european history and culture , on a clear educational dimension reaching out to citizens , including young people , and on networking between the sites to share experiences and best practices . the main focus of the initiative should be on the promotion and the access of the sites , and on the quality of the explanations given and of the activities proposed , rather than on the conservation of the sites , which should be guaranteed by existing protection regimes . ### the european heritage label should seek synergies and complementarities with other initiatives such as the unesco world heritage list , the unesco representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity , and the council of europe’s ‘ european cultural routes’ . the added value of the new european heritage label should be based on the contribution made by the selected sites to european history and culture , on a clear educational dimension reaching out to citizens , including young people , and on networking between the sites to share experiences and best practices . the main focus of the initiative should be on the promotion and the access of the sites , and on the quality of the explanations given and of the activities proposed , rather than on the conservation of the sites , which should be guaranteed by existing protection regimes .


### - raising the profile and attractiveness of the site on a european scale , for example by using modern technology ; ### - raising the profile and attractiveness of the site on a european scale , inter alia through modern technology ;


### - ensuring the management plan is as environmentally friendly as possible in order to limit potential negative impacts of tourism . ### - ensuring the management plan is as environmentally friendly as possible .


### for the purposes of this decision , ‘ sites’ shall mean monuments , natural or urban sites , cultural landscapes , places of remembrance , cultural goods and objects , intangible heritage attached to a place , including contemporary heritage . ### for the purposes of this decision , ‘ sites’ shall mean monuments , natural , industrial or urban sites , cultural landscapes , places of remembrance , cultural goods and objects , intangible heritage attached to a place , including contemporary heritage .


### projects of common interest shall be allocated the status of the highest national significance possible and be treated as such in permit granting procedures , where and in the manner such treatment is provided for in national legislation applicable to the corresponding type of energy infrastructure . ### projects of common interest shall be allocated the status of the highest national significance possible and be treated as such in regional planning , permit granting , environmental impact assessment and strategic environmental assessment procedures , where and in the manner such treatment is provided for in national legislation applicable to the corresponding type of energy infrastructure .


### within one month of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in annex v . ### within&#160 ; six months of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in annex v and be consistent with the rules and indicators set out in annex iv . the entsos shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders - and , if deemed appropriate , stakeholders directly - , national regulatory authorities and other national authorities


### – interoperability and secure system operation ; ### – security of supply , inter alia through interoperability , and secure and reliable system operation , in particular through strengthening of current transmission stability , increasing electricity blackout resilience , and secure integration of intermittent production ;


### the project involves at least two member states , either by directly crossing the border of one or more member states or by being located on the territory of one member state and having a significant cross - border impact as set out in point 1 of annex iv ; ### the project involves at least two member states if directly crossing the border at land or at sea of one or more member states , or if being located on the territory of one member state but nevertheless has a significant cross - border impact , or in the case of an internal reinforcement , the project is relevant to a cross - border interconnection as set out in point 1 of annex iv , or if it has the purpose of connecting islands and peripheral regions to central regions of the union ;


### projects of common interest should be given ‘ priority status’ at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment . projects of common interest shall be considered by competent authorities as being in public interest . authorisation should be given to projects which have an adverse impact on the environment , for reasons of overriding public interest , when all the conditions provided for under directives 92 / 43 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec are met . ### projects of common interest should be given ‘ priority status’ at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment . projects of common interest shall be considered by competent authorities as being in public interest . authorisation should be given to projects when all the conditions provided for under european environmental legislation and especially under directives 92 / 43 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec are met .


### projects of common interest should be given ‘ priority status’ at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment . projects of common interest shall be considered by competent authorities as being in public interest . authorisation should be given to projects which have an adverse impact on the environment , for reasons of overriding public interest , when all the conditions provided for under directives 92 / 43 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec are met . ### projects of common interest should be given ' priority status ' at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment . projects of common interest shall be considered by competent authorities as being in public interest . authorisation should be given to projects which ensure that the overall coherence of natura 2000 is protected , for reasons of overriding public interest , when all the conditions provided for under directives 92 / 43 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec are met .


### the commission should , within a period of two months after receiving a request from the organiser , adopt a decision on its admissibility . a proposed citizens ' initiative should be considered admissible if it falls within the framework of the powers of the commission and concerns a matter where a legal act of the union can be adopted for the purpose of implementing the treaties . ### the commission should , within a period of one month after receiving a request from the organiser , adopt a decision on its admissibility . a proposed citizens ' initiative should be considered admissible if it falls within the framework of the powers of the commission and concerns a matter where a legal act of the union can be adopted for the purpose of implementing the treaties .


### it is appropriate to fix a minimum age for supporting a citizens ' initiative . this should be set as the age at which citizens are entitled to vote in the european parliament elections . ### it is appropriate to fix a minimum age for supporting a citizens ' initiative . this should be set at the age of 16 years .


### box 3 : name of signatory : first name* : ……family name* : 2 . address : street : postcode : city* : country* : 3 . e - mail address : 4 . date and place of birth* : date of birth : place and country : 5 . nationality* : 6 . personal identification number* : type of identification number / identity document : national identity card : passport : social security : member state , which issued the identification number / identity document : 7 . i hereby certify that the information provided in this form is correct and that i have only supported this proposed citizens ' initiative once* . date and signature of the signatory* ♦ : ……… . . ### box 3 : nationality* : 2 . name of signatory : first name* : ……family name* : 3 . address : street : postcode : city* : country* : 4 . e - mail address : 5 . date and place of birth* : date of birth : place and country : 6 . personal identification number : type of identification number / identity document : national identity card : passport : social security : member state , which issued the identification number / identity document : 7 . i hereby certify that the information provided in this form is correct and that i have only supported this proposed citizens ' initiative once* . date and signature of the signatory* ♦ : ……… . .


### in order to be eligible to support a proposed citizens ' initiative , signatories shall be citizens of the union and shall be of the age to be entitled to vote in the european elections . ### in order to be eligible to support a proposed citizens ' initiative , signatories shall be citizens of the union and shall be at least 16 years old .


### those amendments are necessary to ensure the continued effectiveness of the above - mentioned directives . ### those amendments are necessary to ensure the continued effectiveness of the above - mentioned directives without however , reducing the level of protection of workers provided by those directives .


### a risk assessment on the active substance present in the biocidal product shall always be carried out . if there are , in addition , any substances of concern present in the biocidal product then a risk assessment shall be carried out for each of these . the risk assessment shall cover the proposed normal use of the biocidal product together with a realistic worst - case scenario including any relevant production and disposal issue either of the biocidal product itself or any material treated with it . ### a risk assessment on the active substance present in the biocidal product shall always be carried out . if there are , in addition , any substances of concern present in the biocidal product then all available data shall be included in the dossier for authorisation of a biocidal product for each of these . the data shall cover the proposed normal use of the biocidal product together with a realistic worst - case scenario including any relevant production and disposal issue either of the biocidal product itself or any material treated with it .


### unless otherwise specified in the decision to renew the inclusion of an active substance in annex i , the renewal shall be for an unlimited period of time . ### unless stricter specified in the decision to renew the inclusion of an active substance in annex i , the renewal may be renewed for a period not exceeding 10 years .


### the receiving competent authority shall , within twelve months after the validation referred to in article 22 , decide on the application in accordance with article 16 . ### the receiving competent authority shall , within six months after the validation referred to in article 22 , decide on the application in accordance with article 16 .


### an active substance shall be included in annex i for an initial period not exceeding 10 years if the biocidal products containing that active substance fulfil the conditions laid down in point of article 16 . ### an active substance shall be included in annex i for an initial period not exceeding 10 years if at least one of the biocidal products containing that active substance fulfils the conditions laid down in point of article 16 .


### every three years , starting in 2013 , competent authorities shall submit to the commission a report on the implementation of this regulation in their respective territories . the report shall include : ### every year , starting in 2013 , competent authorities shall submit to the commission a report on the implementation of this regulation in their respective territories . the report shall include :


### for the uses specified in the application , another authorised biocidal product or a non - chemical control or prevention method already exists which presents significantly lower risk for human or animal health or the environment ; ### for the uses specified in the application , other authorised biocidal products or a non - chemical control or prevention method already exist which present significantly lower risk for human or animal health or the environment and which prove equally effective and involve no significant increase in the risks for any other parameter ;


### a biocidal product shall be considered a low - risk biocidal product if both the following conditions are fulfilled : ### a biocidal product shall be considered a low - risk biocidal product if the active substances therein are included in annex i and if both the following conditions are fulfilled :


### the receiving competent authority or , in the case of evaluation of an application for a community authorisation , the evaluating competent authority shall perform a comparative assessment as part of the evaluation of an application for an authorisation or a renewal of an authorisation of a biocidal product containing an active substance that is a candidate for substitution in accordance with article 9 . ### the receiving competent authority or , in the case of evaluation of an application for a community authorisation , the evaluating competent authority shall perform a comparative assessment for a renewal , subject to this regulation , of an authorisation of a biocidal product containing an active substance that is a candidate for substitution in accordance with article 9 . comparative assessment shall be applied to all biocidal products for the same purpose when there is sufficient experience , and a minimum of five years , in use .


### the authorisation holder or his representative shall submit an application for renewal of a national authorisation to the receiving competent authority at least 18 months before the expiry date of the authorisation . ### the authorisation holder or his representative shall submit an application for renewal of a national authorisation to the receiving competent authority at least 12 months before the expiry date of the authorisation .


### the labelling shall be clearly visible , easily legible and appropriately durable . where this is necessary because of the size or the function of the treated article or material , the labelling shall be printed on the packaging , on the instructions for use or on the warranty of the treated article or material . ### the labelling shall be clearly visible , easily legible , appropriately durable and printed on the article or material , on the packaging , on the instructions for use or on the warranty of the treated article or material in the national language or languages of the member state on whose market the treated article or material is to be placed .


### – be adequate for the purpose of classification and labelling and risk assessment , ### – be adequate for the purpose of classification and labelling and / or risk assessment ,


### directions for use and the dose rate , expressed in metric units , for each use provided for under the terms of the authorisation ; ### directions for use and the dose rate , expressed in a manner that is meaningful and comprehensible to users , for each use provided for under the terms of the authorisation ;


### name and address of the authorisation holder in the member state of origin ; ### name and address of the authorisation holder in the member state of origin and a letter of access in accordance with article 50 from the authorisation holder ;


### any hazard statement or precautionary statement set out in the authorisation for the biocidal product . ### any hazard statement or precautionary statement set out in the authorisation for the biocidal product where relevant , and for all active substances intended to be released by the article or material treated in normal or foreseeable conditions of use .


### in view of the benefits for the internal market and for the consumer , it is desirable to establish harmonised rules for parallel trade of substantially identical biocidal products that are authorised in different member states . ### in view of the benefits for the internal market and for the consumer , it is desirable to establish harmonised rules for parallel trade of identical biocidal products that are authorised in different member states .


### before new tests are carried out to determine the properties listed in this annex , all available in vitro data , in vivo data , historical human data , data from valid sars and data from structurally related substances shall be assessed first . in vivo testing with corrosive substances at concentration / dose levels causing corrosivity shall be avoided . prior to testing , further guidance on testing strategies should be consulted in addition to this annex . ### before new tests are carried out to determine the properties listed in this annex , all available in vitro data , in vivo data , historical human data , data from valid sars and data from structurally related substances shall be assessed first . in vivo testing with corrosive substances at concentration / dose levels causing corrosivity shall be avoided . prior to testing , further guidance on intelligent testing strategies should be sought from experts in alternatives to animal experimentation in addition to this annex .


### ' frame formulation ' means a group of biocidal products having similar uses and presenting limited variations in their composition with regard to a reference biocidal product belonging to that group which contains the same active substances of the same specifications where such permitted variations do not adversely affect the level of risk or the efficacy of these products ; ### ' frame formulation ' means a group of biocidal products having similar uses and presenting variations in their composition with regard to a reference biocidal product belonging to that group which contains the same active substances of the same specifications , provided that , irrespective of these variations , the level of risk does not exceed that attached to the reference biocidal products and the efficacy on the target organism corresponds to what is indicated on the label of the product ;


### the authorisation holder or his representative shall submit an application for renewal of a community authorisation to the agency at least 18 months before the expiry date of the authorisation . ### the authorisation holder or his representative shall submit an application for renewal of a community authorisation to the agency at least 12 months before the expiry date of the authorisation .


### the commission shall adopt a decision on the proposed adjustment of the conditions of the national authorisation to local circumstances in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 72 . the competent authority of the concerned member state shall without delay adopt all appropriate measures to comply with that decision . ### the commission shall , after consultation with the applicant , adopt a decision on the proposed adjustment of the conditions of the national authorisation to local circumstances in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 72 . the competent authority of the concerned member state shall without delay adopt all appropriate measures to comply with that decision .


### ‘ frame formulation’ means a group of biocidal products having similar uses and presenting limited variations in their composition with regard to a reference biocidal product belonging to that group which contains the same active substances of the same specifications where such permitted variations do not adversely affect the level of risk or the efficacy of these products ; ### ‘ frame formulation’ means a group of low - risk biocidal products having similar uses and presenting limited variations in their composition with regard to a reference biocidal product belonging to that group which contains the same active substances of the same specifications where such permitted variations do not adversely affect the level of risk or the efficacy of these products ; where the variation is a reduction in the percentage of the active substance and / or a change in percentage composition of one or more of the non - active substances ;


### ' frame formulation ' means a group of biocidal products having similar uses and presenting limited variations in their composition with regard to a reference biocidal product belonging to that group which contains the same active substances of the same specifications where such permitted variations do not adversely affect the level of risk or the efficacy of these products ; ### ' frame formulation ' means a group of biocidal products having similar uses and presenting variations in their composition with regard to a reference biocidal product belonging to that group which contains the same active substances of the same specifications where the risk with regard to the reference biocidal product does not increase despite the variations and the stated efficacy in relation to the target organisms is guaranteed ;


### an unauthorised biocidal product or an active substance for exclusive use in a biocidal product shall not be placed on the market for the purpose of any experiment or test which may involve , or result in , release of the biocidal product into the environment unless the competent authority has assessed the data submitted by the person interested in the placing of such product on the market and issued a national authorisation for this purpose which limits the quantities to be used and the areas to be treated and which may impose further conditions . the competent authority shall without delay inform the commission and other competent authorities about the issued national authorisation . ### an unauthorised biocidal product or an active substance for exclusive use in a biocidal product shall not be placed on the market for the purpose of any experiment or test which may involve , or result in , release of the biocidal product into the environment unless the competent authority has assessed the data submitted by the person interested in the placing of such product on the market and issued a positive opinion for this purpose which may impose further conditions . in the absence of an opinion from the competent authority within 30 days of the notification of the information required in paragraph 1 , the biocidal product or active substance may be placed on the market for the purpose of the notified experiment or test .


### dossiers on active substances shall contain the information needed to establish , where relevant , acceptable daily intake , acceptable operator exposure level , predicted environmental concentration and predicted no - effect concentration . ### dossiers on active substances shall contain the information needed to establish that exposure is below the threshold of toxicological concern , or where relevant , to establish the acceptable daily intake , acceptable operator exposure level , predicted environmental concentration and predicted no - effect concentration .


### tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in council regulation no 440 / 2008 . however , if a method is inappropriate or not described , other methods shall be used which are , whenever possible , internationally recognised and must be justified in the application . ### tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in council regulation no 440 / 2008 . however , if a method is inappropriate or not described , other methods shall be used which are scientifically appropriate and must be justified in the application .


### it is considered to have endocrine disrupting properties that may cause adverse effect on humans on the basis of the assessment of community or internationally agreed test guidelines or other available data . ### it is considered to have endocrine disrupting properties that may cause adverse effect on humans or the environment on the basis of the assessment of community or internationally agreed test guidelines or other available data .