### other categories of services continue by their very nature to have a limited cross - border dimension , namely what are known as services to the person , such as certain social , health and educational services . these services are provided within a particular context that varies widely amongst member states , due to different cultural traditions . a specific regime should therefore be established for public contracts for these services , with a higher threshold of eur 500 000 . services to the person with values below this threshold will typically not be of interest to providers from other member states , unless there are concrete indications to the contrary , such as union financing for transborder projects . contracts for services to the person above this threshold should be subject to union - wide transparency . given the importance of the cultural context and the sensitivity of these services , member states should be given wide discretion to organise the choice of the service providers in the way they consider most appropriate . the rules of this directive take account of that imperative , imposing only observance of basic principles of transparency and equal treatment and making sure that contracting authorities are able to apply specific quality criteria for the choice of service providers , such as the criteria set out in the voluntary european quality framework for social services of the european union ' s social protection committee . member states and / or public authorities remain free to provide these services themselves or to organise social services in a way that does not entail the conclusion of public contracts , for example through the mere financing of such services or by granting licences or authorisations to all economic operators meeting the conditions established beforehand by the contracting authority , without any limits or quotas , provided such a system ensures sufficient advertising and complies with the principles of transparency and non - discrimination . ### other categories of services continue by their very nature to have a limited cross - border dimension , namely what are known as services to the person , such as certain social , health and educational services . these services are provided within a particular context that varies widely amongst member states , due to different cultural traditions . by their very nature they are in general difficult to reconcile with internal market rules applying to public procurement . therefore , public authorities should prefer other ways of providing these services and must ensure high quality for the social services provided if they decide nevertheless to apply public procurement procedures . for a better quality of these services in contracts , a specific regime should be established with a higher threshold of eur 500 000 . services to the person with values below this threshold will typically not be of interest to providers from other member states , unless there are concrete indications to the contrary , such as union financing for transborder projects . contracts for services to the person above this threshold should be subject to union - wide transparency . given the importance of the cultural context and the sensitivity of these services , the subsidiarity principle , protocol 26 on services of general interest , article 14 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and article 36 of the charter of fundamental rights , member states have wide discretion to organise the choice of the service providers in the way they consider most appropriate , as closely as possible to the needs of the users , and taking into account the differences in the needs and preferences of users that may result from different geographical , social or cultural situations , and to ensure universal access , continuity and availability of the services in all territories of the union . the rules of this directive take account of that imperative , imposing only observance of basic principles of transparency and equal treatment and making sure that contracting authorities are able to apply specific quality criteria for the choice of service providers , such as the criteria set out in the voluntary european quality framework for social services of the european union ' s social protection committee , which are designed to ensure a high level of quality , continuity , accessibility , affordability , availability and comprehensiveness of the services , the specific needs of different categories of users , including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups , users ' satisfaction , social inclusion , the involvement and empowerment of users and , where relevant , innovation . criteria relating to social and employment conditions , health and safety at the workplace , social security and working conditions should particularly be taken into account . member states and / or public authorities remain free to provide these services themselves including vertical ' in - house ' provision or horizontal inter - municipal cooperation , or to organise social services in any other way that does not entail the conclusion of public contracts , for example through the mere financing of such services or by granting licences or authorisations to all economic operators meeting the conditions established beforehand by the contracting authority , without any limits or quotas , provided such a system ensures sufficient advertising and complies with the principles of transparency and non - discrimination . according to case law of the court , in particular the judgement in case c - 70 / 95 , contracting authorities may be allowed to reserve contracts to non - profit organisation , if such a restriction is provided for by national law and compatible with european law , if it is necessary and proportionate to attain certain societal goals of the national welfare system .


### the notion of conflict of interests shall at least cover any situation where the categories of persons referred to in paragraph 2 have , directly or indirectly , a private interest in the outcome of the procurement procedure , which may be perceived to impair the impartial and objective performance of their duties . ### the notion of conflict of interests shall cover any situation where the categories of persons referred to in paragraph 2 have , directly or indirectly , a private interest in the outcome of the procurement procedure , which may be perceived to impair the impartial and objective performance of their duties .


### contracting authorities may decide not to award a contract to the tenderer submitting the best tender where they have established that the tender does not comply , at least in an equivalent manner , with obligations established by union legislation in the field of social and labour law or environmental law or of the international social and environmental law provisions listed in annex xi . ### contracting authorities shall not award a contract to the tenderer submitting the best tender where they have established that the tender does not comply with obligations in the field of social and labour law or environmental law established by union or national legislation or collective agreements which apply in the place where the work , service or supply is performed , or by the international social and environmental law provisions listed in annex xi .


### for the purposes of this article , ‘ private interests’ means any family , emotional life , economic , political or other shared interests with the candidates or the tenderers , including conflicting professional interests . ### ‘ private interests’ shall be understood to mean any property or financial shared interests with the candidates or the tenderers or advantages stemming from direct financial payments linked to employment , an employment contract , investments and involvement in activities supported under the contracts .


### a modification of a contract during its term shall be considered substantial within the meaning of paragraph 1 , where it renders the contract substantially different from the one initially concluded . in any case , without prejudice to paragraph 3 and 4 , a modification shall be considered substantial where one of the following conditions is met : ### in any case , without prejudice to paragraph 3 and 4 , a modification shall be considered substantial where one of the following conditions is met :


### the notion of conflict of interests shall at least cover any situation where the categories of persons referred to in paragraph 2 have , directly or indirectly , a private interest in the outcome of the procurement procedure , which may be perceived to impair the impartial and objective performance of their duties . ### the notion of conflict of interests shall at least cover any situation where the categories of persons referred to in paragraph 2 have , directly or indirectly , a shared interest in the outcome of the procurement procedure , which may be perceived to impair the impartial and objective performance of their duties .


### contracting authorities shall limit any conditions for participation to those that are appropriate to ensure that a candidate or tenderer has the legal and financial capacities and the commercial and technical abilities to perform the contract to be awarded . all requirements shall be related and strictly proportionate to the subject - matter of the contract , taking into account the need to ensure genuine competition . ### contracting authorities shall limit any conditions for participation to those that are appropriate to ensure that a candidate or tenderer has the legal and financial capacities and the commercial and technical abilities to perform the contract to be awarded . all requirements shall be linked to the subject - matter of the contract , taking into account the need to ensure genuine competition .


### contracting authorities requiring a specific label shall accept all equivalent labels that fulfil the requirements of the label indicated by the contracting authorities . for products that do not bear the label , contracting authorities shall also accept a technical dossier of the manufacturer or other appropriate means of proof . ### for products that do not bear the label , contracting authorities may also accept a technical dossier of the manufacturer or other appropriate means of proof . for products that do not bear the label , contracting authorities may also accept a technical dossier of the manufacturer or other appropriate means of proof , but only from economic operators that do not have access to such certificate , or no possibility of obtaining them within the relevant time limit .


### the realisation , by whatever means , of a work corresponding to the requirements specified by the contracting authority exercising a decisive influence on the type or design of the work ; ### the realisation of a work corresponding to the requirements specified by the contracting authority exercising a decisive influence on the type or design of the work ;


### the means of communication chosen must be generally available and not restrict economic operators ' access to the procurement procedure . ### the means of communication chosen must be generally available , accessible to persons with disabilities , and not restrict economic operators ' access to the procurement procedure .


### member states shall make available technical support structures in order to provide legal and economic advice , guidance and assistance to contracting authorities in preparing and carrying out procurement procedures . member states shall also ensure that each contracting authority can obtain competent assistance and advice on individual questions . ### member states shall make available technical support structures in order to provide legal and economic advice , guidance and assistance to contracting authorities in preparing and carrying out procurement procedures . member states shall also ensure that each contracting authority can obtain competent assistance and advice on individual questions , in particular in relation to provisions contained in articles 54 , 55 and 71 .


### the acquisition , development , production or co - production of programme material intended for audiovisual media services , that are awarded by broadcasters , or contracts for broadcasting time that are awarded to audiovisual media service providers ; ### the acquisition , development , production or co - production of programme material and related preparatory services intended for media services , or contracts for broadcasting or distribution and transmission ;


### in the procurement documents , the contracting authority may ask or may be required by a member state to ask the tenderer to indicate in its tender any share of the contract it may intend to subcontract to third parties and any proposed subcontractors . ### in the procurement documents , the contracting authority may ask or may be required by a member state to ask the tendered to indicate in its tender any share of the contract it may intend to subcontract to third parties and any proposed subcontractors . contracting authorities may refuse subcontractors that don ' t bring added value or that represent a technical , legal or financial risk . contracting authorities may indicate in the tender document the part which may not be subcontracted . procurement documents will stipulate the reasons for this restriction .


### public contracts should not be awarded to economic operators that have participated in a criminal organisation or have been found guilty of corruption , fraud to the detriment of the union’s financial interests or money laundering . non - payment of taxes or social security contributions should also be sanctioned by mandatory exclusion at the level of the union . furthermore , contracting authorities should be given the possibility to exclude candidates or tenderers for violations of environmental or social obligations , including rules on accessibility for disabled persons or other forms of grave professional misconduct , such as violations of competition rules or of intellectual property rights . ### public contracts should not be awarded to economic operators that have participated in a criminal organisation or have been found guilty of corruption , fraud to the detriment of the union’s financial interests or money laundering . non - payment of taxes or social security contributions , violations of environmental , labour or social obligations , including in accordance with internationally recognised principles and including rules on working conditions , collective agreements and accessibility for disabled persons should also be sanctioned by mandatory exclusion at the level of the union . furthermore , contracting authorities should be given the possibility to exclude candidates or tenderers for forms of grave professional misconduct , such as violations of competition rules or of intellectual property rights .


### the full list of member states that the researcher or student intends to go to is known prior to entry to the first member state ; ### the full list of member states that the researcher , school pupil , volunteer , unremunerated or remunerated trainee or student intends to go to is known prior to entry to the first member state ;


### in order to allow third - country national students to better cover part of the cost of their studies , they should be given increased access to the labour market under the conditions set out in this directive , meaning a minimum of 20 hours per week . the principle of access for students to the labour market should be a general rule . however , in exceptional circumstances member states should be able to take into account the situation of their national labour markets , although this must not risk entirely negating the right to work . ### in order to allow third - country national students to better cover part of the cost of their studies , they should be given increased access to the labour market under the conditions set out in this directive , meaning a minimum of 20 hours per week . the principle of access for students to the labour market should be a general rule .


### member states shall grant third - country nationals , who have been admitted as researchers or students under this directive and who are covered by union programmes including mobility measures , an authorization covering the whole duration of their stay in the member states concerned where : ### member states shall grant third - country nationals , who have been admitted as researchers , school pupils , volunteers , unremunerated or remunerated trainees or students under this directive and who are covered by union programmes including mobility measures , an authorization covering the whole duration of their stay in the member states concerned where :


### produce an agreement between the au - pair and the host family defining his / her rights and obligations , including specifications about the pocket money to be received and adequate arrangements allowing him / her to attend courses , and participation in day - to - day family duties . ### produce an agreement between the au - pair and the host family defining his / her rights and obligations , including specifications about the pocket money to be received , adequate arrangements allowing him / her to attend courses , including the grant of at least one full free day per week , and participation in day - to - day family duties , indicating the maximum hours per day which may be dedicated to the participation in such duties .


### in order to make the union more attractive for third - country national researchers , family members of researchers , as defined in council directive 2003 / 86 / ec of 22 september 2003 on the right to family reunification , should be admitted with them . they should benefit from intra - union mobility provisions and they should also have access to the labour market . ### in order to make the union more attractive for highly educated and qualified third - country national researchers , it is essential to support the family unity of the members of the researchers ' family ; family members of researchers should be able to enjoy as defined in council directive 2003 / 86 / ec of 22 september 2003 , the right of family reunification and intra - union mobility provisions . access to the labour market granted to the family members of eligible third - country nationals should be without prejudice to the member states’ competence to regulate such access , taking into account the situation of their labour markets . member states are encouraged to introduce integration conditions and measures , such as language learning . however , the right to family reunification should not be granted as an extra incentive encouraging a brain drain from the third countries of origin .


### member states may require applicants to pay fees for the processing of applications in accordance with this directive . the amount of such fees shall not endanger the fulfilment of its objectives . ### member states may require payment of fees for handling applications in accordance with this directive . the level of such fees shall not be excessive or disproportionate . where those fees are paid by the third - country national trainee or au - pair , that third - country national shall be entitled to be reimbursed by the host entity or the host family respectively .


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


### rights for researchers and students covered by union programmes including mobility measures ### rights for researchers , school pupils , volunteers , unremunerated and remunerated trainees and students covered by union programmes including mobility measures


### in the case of students , the applicant can provide evidence of acceptance by the relevant establishment of higher education to follow a course of study . ### in the case of students or school pupils , the applicant can provide evidence of acceptance by the relevant educational establishment to follow a course of study .


### member states may charge applicants for processing applications for authorisations . the fees should be proportionate to the purpose of the stay . ### member states should consider waiving fees for entry and residence of third - country nationals for the purposes of this directive . should member states require third - country nationals to pay fees , those should be proportionate to the purpose of the stay . member states may however charge applicants for processing applications for authorisations .


### when a researcher moves to a second member state in accordance with articles 26 and 27 , and when the family was already constituted in the first member state , the members of his family shall be authorised to accompany or join him . ### when a researcher moves to a second member state in accordance with articles 26 and 27 , and when the family was already constituted in the first member state , the members of his / her family shall be authorised to accompany or join him / her .


### the interest of consumers to receive adequate and transparent product information , including the place of farming to be determined on a case by case approach at the appropriate geographical level ; ### the interest of consumers to receive adequate and transparent product information , which specifies the place of farming ;


### delegated acts the power to adopt the delegated acts referred to in this regulation shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 2 . the delegation of power referred to in paragraph 1 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . the institution which has commenced an internal procedure for deciding whether to revoke the delegation of power shall endeavour to inform the other institution and the commission within a reasonable time before the final decision is taken , indicating the delegated powers which could be subject to revocation and possible reasons for a revocation . the decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision . it shall take effect immediately or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of the delegated acts already in force . it shall be published in the official journal of the european union . 3 . the european parliament and the council may object to the delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification . at the initiative of the european parliament or the council this period shall be extended by one month . if , on the expiry of that period , neither the european parliament nor the council has objected to the delegated act it shall be published in the official journal of the european union and shall enter into force at the date stated therein . the delegated act may be published in the official journal of the european union and enter into force before the expiry of that period if the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission of their intention not to raise objections . if the european parliament or the council objects to a delegated act , it shall not enter into force . the institution which objects shall state the reasons for objecting to the delegated act . ### exercise of delegation the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . 2 . the delegation of power referred to in articles 4a , 112c , 112e , 112f , 112g , 112k , 112k , 112l shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from . . . * . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated power no later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . 3 . the delegation of power may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . the decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . 4 . as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 5 . a delegated act adopted pursuant to this regulation shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the parliament or the council within a period of two months of adoption of that act to the european parliament or the council , or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council . * date of entry into force of this regulation


### it is paramount to integrate environmental concerns into the emff and support the implementation of conservation measures under the cfp taking however into account the diverse conditions throughout the union waters . for this purpose it is essential to develop a regionalised approach to conservation measures . ### it is paramount to integrate environmental concerns into the emff and support the implementation of conservation measures under the cfp taking however into account the diverse conditions throughout the union waters . for this purpose it is essential to develop a regionalised approach to conservation measures , in which the member states which share a type of fishing are encouraged to work together and guarantee a consistent approach in the fishing sector .


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


### fostering innovative , competitive and knowledge based aquaculture through the focus on the following areas : ### fostering sustainable , innovative , competitive and knowledge based aquaculture through the focus on the following areas :


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


### 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 ;


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


### promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture ; ### promoting fisheries and aquaculture that are socially , environmentally and economically sustainable and competitive ;


### support shall only be granted when the gear or other equipment referred under paragraph 1 has demonstrably better size - selection or lower impact on non - target species than the standard gear or other equipment permitted under union law or relevant national law of member states adopted in the context of regionalisation as referred to in the [ regulation on the cfp ] . ### support shall only be granted when the gear or other equipment referred under paragraph 1 has demonstrably significantly better size - selection or lower impact on non - target species than the standard gear or other equipment permitted under union law or relevant national law of member states adopted in the context of regionalisation as referred to in the [ regulation on the cfp ] .


### 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 . ### increasing the availability of veterinary medicines for its controlled and sustainable use in aquaculture and promoting appropriate use of such medicines , particularly through the commissioning of pharmaceutical studies and the dissemination and exchange of information .


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


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


### in addition to article 134 of [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] , the commission may suspend , by means of an implementing act , all or part of the interim payments of the operational programme where the commission has adopted a decision by means of an implementing act recognising that a member state has failed to comply with its obligations under the common fisheries policy . such non compliance shall be liable to affect the expenditure contained in a certified statement of expenditure for which the interim payment is requested ; ### in addition to article 134 of [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] , the commission may suspend , by means of an implementing act , all or part of the interim payments of the operational programme where it has adopted a decision by means of an implementing act recognising that a member state has failed to comply seriously and regularly with its obligations under the common fisheries policy . such non compliance shall be liable to affect the expenditure contained in a certified statement of expenditure for which the interim payment is requested ; .


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


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


### support under paragraph shall only be granted to public law bodies selected to set up the farm advisory services . support under paragraph shall only be granted to aquaculture smes or aquaculture producer ' s organisations . ### support under paragraph shall only be granted to public law bodies selected to set up the farm advisory services . support under paragraph shall only be granted to aquaculture smes or aquaculture producer ' s organisations or industry associations .


### shall be consulted and issue an opinion , within four months of the decision approving the programme , on the selection criteria for the financed operations ; the selection criteria shall be revised according to programming needs ; ### shall be consulted and issue an opinion , within six months of the decision approving the programme , on the selection criteria for the financed operations ; the selection criteria shall be revised according to programming needs ;


### products obtained using methods with low impact on the environment or organic aquaculture products as defined in council regulation no 834 / 2007 on organic production . ### local and seasonal products and products obtained using methods with low impact on the environment or organic aquaculture products as defined in council regulation no 834 / 2007 on organic production .


### in order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship . therefore the emff should support innovative operations and business development . ### in order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship . therefore the emff should support innovative operations and the ecologically sustainable development of businesses , in line with the precautionary principle and the ecosystem - based approach .


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


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


### in order to address health and safety needs on board , the emff should support investments covering safety and hygiene on board . ### in order to address health and safety needs on board , the emff should support investments covering health , safety and hygiene on board , as well as training for fishermen .


### 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 sustainable environmental and social conditions which are necessary for economic , social and cultural development . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , allow a better standard of living and labour for the fisheries sector , enable stable markets and a rationalisation of the supply chain , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices .


### ' 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 and aquaculture 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 ;


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


### fostering the implementation of the cfp . ### fostering the development and implementation of the maritime policy .


### ensure a significant representation of fisheries and aquaculture sectors . ### ensure a majority representation of fisheries and aquaculture sectors among the economic actors represented .


### ' fisherman ' means any person engaging in professional fishing , as recognised by the member state , on board of an operational fishing vessel or engaging in professional harvesting of marine organisms , as recognised by the member state , without a vessel ; ### ' fisherman ' means any person engaging in professional fishing , regardless of whether they receive a salary , operator in the fisheries sector ;


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


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


### promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture ; ### promoting economically , socially and environmentally sustainable fisheries and aquaculture ;


### 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 operating costs of the advisory committee on fisheries and aquaculture , and advisory councils as set up by article&#160 ; 52 of [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] , as well as an advisory committee and / or council on markets , trade and industry .


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


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


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


### the designation of the partners referred to in article 5 of the [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] and the results of the consultation of the partners ; ### the designation of the partners referred to in article 5 of the [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] and the results of the consultation of the partners ; replacements of or changes to the partners may be carried out during the programme with the agreement of the monitoring committee ;


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


### – eur 4 900 000 for the french guiana and réunion . ### – eur 5 390 000 for french guiana and réunion .


### support under paragraph 1 shall be granted only to aquaculture enterprises provided that the complementary activities outside aquaculture relate to the core aquaculture business of enterprise , such as angling tourism , aquaculture environmental services or educational activities on aquaculture . ### support under paragraph 1 shall be granted only to aquaculture enterprises provided that the complementary activities relate to the core aquaculture business of production and / or marketing , such as adapting the place of work or working tools for the purposes of tourism , aquaculture environmental services or educational activities on aquaculture and careers in aquaculture .


### 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 .


### 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 .


### experimental fishing ; ### exploratory fishing ;


### 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 .


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


### integrated maritime surveillance to enhance effectiveness and efficiency through information exchange across sectors and borders while taking due account of existing and future systems ; ### integrated maritime surveillance to enhance security , effectiveness and efficiency through information exchange across sectors and borders while taking due account of existing and future cooperation mechanisms and systems ; promoting the best use of existing programmes in the eu and in member states so as to optimise existing resources , building on existing synergies and avoiding duplication of efforts ;


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


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


### support under paragraph shall only be granted to public law bodies selected to set up the farm advisory services . support under paragraph shall only be granted to aquaculture smes or aquaculture producer ' s organisations . ### support under paragraph shall be granted to public law bodies selected to set up the farm advisory services . support under paragraph shall be granted to aquaculture smes , aquaculture producer ' s organisations and associations of aquaculture producers


### networking and exchange of experience and best practice among aquaculture enterprises or professional organisations and other stakeholders , including scientific bodies or those promoting equal opportunities between men and women . ### networking and exchange of experience and best practice among aquaculture enterprises or professional organisations and other stakeholders , including scientific and training bodies or those promoting equal opportunities between men and women .


### 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 .


### introduction or withdrawal of measures or types of operations ; ### introduction or withdrawal of measures or types of operations and information related to them and indicators ;


### the provision of professional advice on business and marketing strategies . ### the provision of professional advice on business and marketing strategies , including advice on promotion , marketing and public relations .


### construction of new fishing vessels , decommissioning or importation of fishing vessels ; ### decommissioning or importation of fishing vessels ;


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


### investments in off - shore and non - food aquaculture ### investments in off - shore aquaculture and edible marine plants


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


### the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to public authorities . ### the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to public authorities and , where appropriate , to the advisory councils .


### 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 .


### the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to owners of union fishing vessels whose vessels are which have carried a fishing activity for at least 60 days at sea during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application . ### the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to owners of union fishing vessels whose vessels are which have carried a fishing activity for at least 60 days at sea during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application and on condition that they can be demonstrated to have been used in a fishery in which a balance exists between the capacity of the fleet and the available fishing opportunities .


### fishing vessels involved in projects financed under this article shall not exceed 5% of the vessels of the national fleet or 5% of the national fleet tonnage in gross tonnage , calculated at the time of submission of the application . ### fishing vessels involved in projects financed under this article shall not exceed 10% of the vessels of the national fleet or 10% of the national fleet tonnage in gross tonnage , calculated at the time of submission of the application .


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


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


### 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 .


### developing or introducing in the market new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems . ### developing or introducing in the market new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art , including native species with good market potential , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems .


### 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 business and marketing advisory companies or recognised scientific or technical bodies with the required advisory competences as recognised by the national law of each member state .


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


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


### 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 and the added value of commercial catches which comply with technical requirements , the emff may support investments on board for this purpose .


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


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


### support shall only be granted to beneficiaries who commit themselves for a minimum of 3 years to participate in the emas or for a minimum of 5 years to comply with the requirements of organic production . ### support shall only be granted to beneficiaries who commit themselves for a minimum of 5 years to participate in the emas or for a minimum of 5 years to comply with the requirements of organic production .


### in order to address health and safety needs on board , the emff should support investments covering safety and hygiene on board . ### in order to address health and safety needs on board , the emff should support investments covering safety , hygiene and the prevention of health risks on board .


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


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


### 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 sustainable environmental and social conditions which are necessary for economic , social and cultural development . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , allow a better standard of living and labour for the fisheries sector , enable stable markets and a rationalisation of the supply chain , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices .


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


### in addition to article 134 of [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] , the commission may suspend , by means of an implementing act , all or part of the interim payments of the operational programme where the commission has adopted a decision by means of an implementing act recognising that a member state has failed to comply with its obligations under the common fisheries policy . such non compliance shall be liable to affect the expenditure contained in a certified statement of expenditure for which the interim payment is requested ; ### in addition to article 134 of [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] , the commission may suspend , by means of an implementing act , all or part of the interim payments of the operational programme where it has adopted a decision by means of an implementing act recognising that a member state has failed to comply seriously and regularly with its obligations under the common fisheries policy . such non compliance shall be liable to affect the expenditure contained in a certified statement of expenditure for which the interim payment is requested ; .


### 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 ;


### projects , including test projects and cooperation projects ; ### exchange of best practices , coordination activities including information - sharing networks and steering mechanisms for sea - basin strategies


### the owner of a fishing vessel having received support under articles 32 , 36 , 39 , or 40 of this regulation shall not transfer the vessel to a third country outside the union during at least 5 years following the date of actual payment to the beneficiary . ### the owner of a fishing vessel having received support under articles 32 , 36 , 39 , or 40 of this regulation shall not transfer the vessel to a third country outside the union during at least five years following the date of actual payment to the beneficiary , except in the event of pro rata temporis reimbursement of the aid received .


### 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 .


### support under paragraph shall only be granted to public law bodies selected to set up the farm advisory services . support under paragraph shall only be granted to aquaculture smes or aquaculture producer ' s organisations . ### support under paragraph shall only be granted to public law bodies selected to set up the farm advisory services or professional organisations recognised by the member state . support under paragraph shall only be granted to aquaculture smes , professional organisations recognised by the member state or aquaculture producer ' s organisations .


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


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


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


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


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


### in order to foster entrepreneurship in aquaculture , the emff may support the setting up of aquaculture enterprises by new starting farmers . ### in order to foster entrepreneurship in aquaculture , the emff may support the setting up of aquaculture enterprises by new starting farmers , with particular focus on the entry of micro enterprises , young farmers and female entrepreneurs .


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


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


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


### beneficiaries of support under this article shall only be public law bodies . ### beneficiaries of support under this article shall be public law bodies and professional and interprofessional organisations .


### a description of activities of data collection to be carried out to allow the following : ### a description of activities of data collection to be carried out in consultation with stakeholders to allow the following :


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


### maximise the participation of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in the sustainable development of coastal and inland fisheries areas ; ### maximise the participation of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in the sustainable development of coastal and inland fisheries and aquaculture areas ;


### 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 ;


### reduction of the impact of fisheries on the marine environment ; ### reduction of the negative effects of fishing on the marine environment and the promotion of environmentally respectful practices ;


### 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 ;


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


### it is paramount to better integrate environmental concerns into the cfp which should deliver on the objectives and targets of the union ' s environmental policy and the europe 2020 strategy . the cfp is aimed at an exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield , not later than 2015 . the cfp shall implement the precautionary and eco - system approaches to fisheries management . consequently the emff should contribute to the protection of the marine environment as set out in the directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy ### it is paramount to better integrate environmental concerns into the cfp which should deliver on the objectives and targets of the union ' s environmental policy and the europe 2020 strategy . the cfp is aimed at an exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield by 2015 , where possible , and by not later than 2020 . the cfp shall implement a balanced approach to sustainable development through fisheries planning , exploitation and management which takes into account aspirations and current social needs and without undermining the advantages that future generations must be able to derive from all the goods and services arising from marine eco - systems . 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


### 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 ;


### developing or introducing in the market new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems . ### developing or introducing in the market new or substantially improved products , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems .


### recognizing the risk of investments in aquaculture activities , the emff should contribute to business security by covering access to stock insurance and therefore safeguarding the income of producers in case of abnormal production losses due in particular to natural disasters , adverse climatic events , sudden water quality changes , diseases or pest infestations and destruction of production facilities . ### recognizing the risk of investments in aquaculture activities , the emff should contribute to business security by covering access to stock insurance or by supporting the development of mutual funds , and therefore safeguarding the income of producers in case of abnormal production losses due in particular to natural disasters , adverse climatic events , sudden water quality changes , diseases or pest infestations and destruction of production facilities .


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


### fostering innovative , competitive and knowledge based aquaculture through the focus on the following areas : ### fostering innovative , competitive and sustainable aquaculture based on knowledge and the ecosystem , which takes into account and respects local traditions , through the focus on the following areas :


### promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries areas ; ### promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries and aquaculture areas ;


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


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


### 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 , technical or economic body recognised to be of proven solvency by the member state or the eu which shall validate the results of such operations .


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


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


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


### priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support . the compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans should gradually be phased out as the importance of this particular kind of support has lost its interest in the light of the evolving structure of the union market for this kind of products and the growing importance of strong producer ' s organisations . ### priority should be given to producer organisations , associations of producer organisations and other representative organisations , by granting them support . the withdrawal of the compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans , following an impact assessment , may be considered in 2019 .


### 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 or substantially improved products compared to the state of art , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems , provided such projects contribute to the objectives formulated in article&#160 ; 2 of the regulation on the common fisheries policy .


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


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


### 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 .


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


### direct marketing of fishery products by small scale coastal fishermen ; ### direct marketing of fishery products by small scale coastal fishermen , grassroots fishermen , shellfish gatherers and pickers ;


### promoting cross - sectoral cooperation platforms and networks , including representatives of public authorities , regional and local authorities , industry , the tourism sector , research stakeholders , citizens , civil society organisations and the social partners ; ### promoting cross - sectoral cooperation platforms and networks , including representatives of public authorities , regional and local authorities , industry , the tourism sector , research stakeholders , citizens , civil society organisations and the social partners , in particular in the framework of sea - basin strategies ;


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


### the emff should also support sustainable economic growth , employment , innovation and competitiveness within maritime sectors and in coastal regions . it is particularly important to identify regulatory barriers and skill deficiencies hindering growth in emerging and prospective maritime sectors , as well as operations aimed at fostering investment in technological innovation necessary to enhance the business potential of marine and maritime applications . ### the emff should also support sustainable economic growth , employment , innovation and competitiveness within maritime sectors and in coastal regions . it is particularly important to identify regulatory barriers and skill deficiencies hindering growth in emerging and prospective maritime sectors , as well as operations aimed at fostering investment in technological innovation necessary to enhance the business potential of marine and maritime applications . the emff shall support measures to develop the education and vocational training system in the sector , including by acquiring the equipment and tools needed to improve the quality of education and training services .


### 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


### 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 growing need for the presence of fishermen and aquaculture farmers , representing in particular micro , small and medium - sized enterprises , in the social dialogue , the emff should support organisations promoting this dialogue in the appropriate fora


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


### the design and development of technical and administrative means necessary for the implementation of conservation measures in the meaning of articles 17 and 21 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] ; ### the design and development of technical and administrative means necessary for the drafting 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 ; ### lifelong learning , dissemination of economic , technical , scientific or legal knowledge , local knowledge and know - how and innovative practices , the prevention of occupational risks and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine and inland water ecosystems , activities in the maritime and inland water sectors , innovation and entrepreneurship ;


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


### the loss , resulting from the suspension of the harvest , amounts to more than 35 % of the annual turnover of the business concerned , calculated on the basis of the average turnover of the business over the preceding three years . ### the loss , resulting from the suspension of the harvest , amounts to more than 15 % of the annual turnover of the business concerned , calculated on the basis of the average turnover of the business over the preceding three years , or in the prior activity period , when the company has a lower implementation period . member states may establish special rules for calculation in companies with less than one year of activity .


### 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 sustainable aquaculture , the emff should support aquaculture activities which are highly respectful of the environment , the conversion of aquaculture enterprises to eco - management , measures intended to encourage the use of renewable energy sources , 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 , including the conservation and development of wetlands .