### 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 gradual 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 guarantee adequate survival , the emff may simultaneously 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 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 minimize , and where possible eliminate , 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 research and equipment :


### 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 substantially better size - selection or lower impact on the ecosystem and 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 under the condition that investments will not increase the amount of fishing gear deployed ;


### 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 , instruments or systems referred under paragraph 1 have demonstrably better size - selection or lower impact on non - target species than the standard gear or other equipment , instruments or systems 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 ] .


### fishermen who own the gear to be replaced and who have worked on board of a union fishing vessel for at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application ; ### fishermen who own the gear , instruments or systems to be replaced and who have worked on board of a union fishing vessel for at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application ;


### fishermen who own the gear to be replaced and who have worked on board of a union fishing vessel for at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application ; ### fishermen who own the gear to be replaced and who have worked on board of a union fishing vessel for at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application , with the exception of derogations granted by the member state for new entrants ;


### 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 reduction of by - catches towards a minimum threshold of discards , or even the elimination of discards where this is technically possible , and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species at least at the levels which can produce the msy , the emff may support joint projects aiming at developing or introducing new equipment and new technical or organisational knowledge reducing impacts of fishing activities on the environment or achieving a more sustainable use of marine biological resources .


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


### in order to stimulate the participation of fishermen in the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide in the framework of sustainable fishing activities , the emff may support the following operations : ### in order to stimulate the participation of fishermen in the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide in the framework of sustainable fishing activities , the emff may support the following operations which have a direct effect on the activities of the fishing sector :


### the contribution to a better management or conservation of resources ; ### the contribution to a better management or conservation of resources and the implementation of the objectives of the cfp , including as regards temporary biological rest periods ;


### management , restoration and monitoring natura 2000 sites in accordance with council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and council and european parliament directive 2009 / 147 / ec of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds , in accordance with prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to council directive 92 / 43 / eec ; ### management , restoration and monitoring natura 2000 sites in accordance with council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and council and european parliament directive 2009 / 147 / ec of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds , in accordance with prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to council directive 92 / 43 / eec ; as laid down in the cfp , where operations have a direct effect on the fishing sector ;


### management , restoration and monitoring of marine protected areas in view of the implementation of the spatial protection measures referred to in article 13 of the european parliament and council directive 2008 / 56 / ec ; ### management , restoration and monitoring of marine protected areas in view of the implementation of the spatial protection measures referred to in article 13 of the european parliament and council directive 2008 / 56 / ec ; as laid down in the cfp , where operations have a direct effect on the fishing sector ;


### the participation in other actions aimed at maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services , such as the restoration of specific marine and coastal habitats in support of sustainable fish stocks . ### the participation in other actions aimed at maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services within the framework for eu action in the field of marine environment policy , such as the restoration of specific marine and coastal habitats in support of sustainable fish stocks .


### 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 .


### 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 .


### investments on board aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants or green - house gases and increasing energy efficiency of fishing vessels ; ### investments in equipment on board , including the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary equipment , aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants or green - house gases and increasing energy efficiency of fishing vessels in fleet segments whose capacity , under the terms of article 35 of the regulation on the common fisheries policy , is in balance with the available possibilities ; investments in fishing gear are eligible provided that they are not detrimental to the selectiveness of fishing gear ; this support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once for the same vessel .


### energy efficiency audits and schemes . ### energy efficiency audits , advice and schemes .


### for the purpose of increasing the quality of the product landed , increasing energy efficiency , contributing to environmental protection or improving safety and working conditions , the emff may support investments improving fishing port infrastructure or landing sites , including investments in facilities for waste and marine litter collection . ### for the purpose of increasing the quality of the product landed , increasing energy efficiency , contributing to environmental protection or improving safety and working conditions , the emff may support the computerised management of fishing activities , the supply of fuel , water , ice and electricity , the storage and auction of fishing products , and investments improving fishing port infrastructure or landing sites , including investments in facilities for waste and marine litter collection .


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


### on existing ports and landing sites as referred to in article 41 and under the conditions set out in that article . ### on ports , landing sites and boat spaces as referred to in article 41 and under the conditions set out in paragraphs 1 - 3 of that article .


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


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


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


### 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


### 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 ;


### health and safety standards based on union and national legislation ; ### health , hygiene and safety standards based on union and national legislation ;


### lifelong learning , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices and acquisition of new professional skills in aquaculture ; ### lifelong learning , training of new professionals , dissemination of technical and scientific knowledge and innovative practices and acquisition of new professional skills in aquaculture ;


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


### 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 ;


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


### improvement of infrastructures of aquaculture areas including through land consolidation , energy supply or water management ; ### improvement of infrastructures of aquaculture areas including through land consolidation , energy supply or water management ; improvements may be aimed at protecting aquaculture areas from climate hazards ;


### limiting the negative impact of aquaculture enterprises on nature or biodiversity ; ### limiting the negative impact of aquaculture enterprises on nature , and promoting environmental protection or biodiversity ;


### limiting the negative impact of aquaculture enterprises on nature or biodiversity ; ### limiting the negative impact of aquaculture enterprises on nature or biodiversity , in particular impact on wild fish stocks , interactions with predator species , the use of toxic chemicals and antibiotics , escapees , non - native species introduction and other environmental impacts linked to intensive aquaculture ;


### the restoration of existing aquaculture ponds or lagoons through removal of silt , or possible measures aimed at the prevention of silt deposition . ### the restoration of existing aquaculture ponds or lagoons and connected habitats , through removal of silt or prevention of silt deposition .


### the restoration of existing aquaculture ponds or lagoons through removal of silt , or possible measures aimed at the prevention of silt deposition . ### the restoration of existing aquaculture ponds or lagoons through removal of silt , or possible measures aimed at the prevention of silt deposition , and the costs associated with that restoration .


### the participation in the union eco - management and audit schemes established by regulation no 761 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 19 march 2001 allowing voluntary participation by organisations in a community eco - management and audit scheme . ### the participation in the union eco - management and audit schemes such as those established by regulation no 761 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 19 march 2001 allowing voluntary participation by organisations in a community eco - management and audit scheme ;


### 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 . ### conversion support shall take the form of degressive compensation paid over five years . following this period , maintenance support may be paid in return for a commitment to meet the demands of organic production for a minimum of five years .


### the loss of revenue or additional costs incurred during the period of transition from conventional into organic production for operations eligible under paragraph 1 of this article ; ### the loss of revenue or additional costs incurred during the period of transition from conventional into organic production or the maintenance of organic production for operations eligible under paragraph 1 of this article ;


### forms of extensive aquaculture including conservation and improvement of the environment , biodiversity , and management of the landscape and traditional features of aquaculture zones . ### forms of extensive aquaculture including conservation and improvement of the environment , biodiversity , and management of the landscape and traditional features of aquaculture zones , as well as forms of aquaculture that provide recognised ecosystem services , particularly the ‘ nitrogen sink’ function of several aquaculture productions such as shellfish and microalgae .


### support provided under paragraph 1 shall take the form of annual compensation for the additional costs incurred ### support provided under paragraph 1 shall take the form of annual compensation for the additional costs incurred and compensation for losses caused to aquaculture stocks by protected species , on the condition that protection measures have been taken .


### 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 .


### the development of general and species specific best practices or codes of conducts on bio - security or on animal welfare needs in aquaculture ; ### the development of general and species specific best practices or codes of conducts on bio - security , animal health and animal welfare needs in aquaculture ;


### aquaculture stock insurance ### risk management


### in order to safeguard the income of aquaculture producers the emff may support the contribution to an aquaculture stock insurance which shall cover the losses due to : ### in order to safeguard the income of aquaculture producers the emff may support the contribution to an aquaculture stock insurance or a mutual fund recognised by the member state which shall cover the losses due to :


### sudden water quality changes ; ### sudden water quality and quantity changes ;


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


### the occurrence of an adverse climatic event or the outbreak of disease in aquaculture shall be formally recognised as such by the member state concerned . ### the occurrence of an adverse climatic event or the outbreak of disease , a pollution accident or any of the relevant circumstances provided for in the preceding paragraph in aquaculture for which the producers are not responsible shall be formally recognised as such by the member state concerned .


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


### fisheries areas , local partnerships and local development strategies ### fisheries and aquaculture areas , local partnerships and local development strategies


### 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 and consultation between actors and projects of different sectors of the local economy , in particular the fisheries and aquaculture sectors , and in this regard , regional advisory councils should be consulted .


### enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets of the fisheries areas including operations to mitigate climate change ; ### enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets of the fisheries and aquaculture areas including operations to mitigate climate change ;


### promoting social well being and cultural heritage in fisheries areas including maritime cultural heritage ; ### promoting social well being and cultural heritage in fisheries areas including maritime cultural heritage and inland waters ;


### promoting social well being and cultural heritage in fisheries areas including maritime cultural heritage ; ### promoting social well being and cultural heritage in fisheries , aquaculture and other related activities , including maritime cultural heritage ;


### apart from other flags , the partners of a flag under the emff may be a local public - private partnership that is implementing a local development strategy within or outside the union . ### apart from other flags , the partners of a flag under the emff may be a cooperation project with a non - flag territory based on a local public - private partnership that is implementing a local development strategy within or outside the union .


### in cases where co - operation projects are not selected by the flags , member states shall establish a system of ongoing application for cooperation projects . they shall make public the national or regional administrative procedures concerning the selection of transnational cooperation projects and a list of eligible costs at the latest two years after the date of approval of their operational programme . ### in cases where co - operation projects are not selected by the flags , member states shall establish a system of ongoing application for cooperation projects . they shall make public the national or regional administrative procedures concerning the selection of transnational cooperation projects and a list of eligible costs at the latest two years after the date of approval of their operational programme . regional advisory councils may , due to their transnational character , provide a relay for the permanent applications system .


### 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 ] . ### the emff shall support the preparation and implementation of production plans and the measures contained therein and marketing plans referred to in article 32 of [ regulation no on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] .


### the emff may support compensation to recognised producer organisations and associations of producers organisations which store fishery products listed in annex ii of regulation no . [ on the common organisation of the market in fishery and aquaculture products ] , provided that the products are stored in conformity with articles 35 and 36 of regulation no &#8230 ; [ on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] and : ### the emff may support compensation to recognised producer organisations and associations of producers organisations which store fishery and aquaculture products listed in annex ii of regulation no . [ on the common organisation of the market in fishery and aquaculture products ] , provided that the products are stored in conformity with articles 35 and 36 of regulation no &#8230 ; [ on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] and :


### the amount of the storage aid shall not exceed the amount of the technical and financial costs of the actions required for the stabilisation and storage of the products in question ; ### the amount of the storage aid shall not exceed the amount of the technical and financial costs of the actions required for the stabilisation , preparation and storage of the products in question ;


### direct marketing of fishery products by small scale coastal fishermen ; ### direct marketing of fishery products by coastal fishermen ;


### direct marketing of fishery products by small scale coastal fishermen ; ### direct marketing of fishery products by small scale coastal and grassroots fishermen ;


### for the processing of organic aquaculture products as regulated in article 6 and 7 of council regulation no 834 / 2007 . ### for the processing of sustainable aquaculture products ;


### 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 shall introduce a compensation regime , having regard to article 349 tfeu , for the additional costs incurred by the operators in the fishing , farming and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from outermost regions .


### the emff may support the implementation of a union control , inspection and enforcement system as provided for in article 46 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] and specified in council regulation no 1224 / 2009 of 20 november 2009 establishing a union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy . ### the emff may support the implementation of a union control , inspection and enforcement system as provided for in article 46 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] and specified in council regulation no 1224 / 2009 of 20 november 2009 establishing a union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy , as well as installation of the necessary components to ensure the traceability of fisheries products pursuant to article 58 of the control regulation .


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


### the emff shall support the collection and management and use of primary biological , technical , environmental and socioeconomic data as in the multiannual union programme referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] . ### the emff shall support the collection , management , analysis and use of primary biological , technical , environmental and socioeconomic data as in the multiannual union programme referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] .


### the emff shall support the collection and management and use of primary biological , technical , environmental and socioeconomic data as in the multiannual union programme referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] . ### the emff shall support the collection and management and use of primary biological , technical , environmental and socioeconomic data necessary for sustainable ecosystem - based fisheries and aquaculture management , including data required to restore and maintain populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy and to achieve and maintain a good environmental status by 2020 as required by directive 2008 / 56 / ec , as in the multiannual union programme referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] .


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


### at - sea monitoring of commercial and recreational fisheries ; ### at - sea monitoring of commercial and recreational fisheries , including the monitoring of by - catches of marine organisms and birds ;


### support under this chapter shall contribute to the development and implementation of the union ' s integrated maritime policy . it shall : ### support under this chapter shall foster and contribute to the development and implementation of the union ' s integrated maritime policy . it shall :


### contribute to the development of cross - sectoral initiatives that are mutually beneficial to different maritime sectors and / or sectoral policies , taking into account and building upon existing tools and initiatives , such as : ### contribute to the development of cross - sectoral initiatives that are mutually beneficial to different marine sectors and / or sectoral policies , taking into account and building upon existing tools and initiatives , such as :


### 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 ;


### promoting the protection of the marine environment , in particular its biodiversity and marine protected areas such as natura 2000 sites , and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources and to further define the boundaries of the sustainability of human activities that have an impact on the marine environment , in particular in the framework of the marine strategy framework directive . ### promoting the protection of the marine environment , in particular its biodiversity and marine protected areas such as natura 2000 sites , and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources , applying the ecosystem - based approach , with reference to the management of human activities , in line with the objective of good environmental status stipulated by the marine strategy framework directive .


### activities of coordination and cooperation among member states to develop maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management , including expenditure related to systems and practices of data sharing and monitoring , evaluation activities , the setting up and running of networks of experts , and the setting up of a programme aiming at building capacity for member states to implement maritime spatial planning ; ### activities of coordination and cooperation among member states and , where appropriate , between member states and regions , to develop maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management , including expenditure related to systems and practices of data sharing and monitoring , evaluation activities , the setting up and running of networks of experts , and the setting up of a programme aiming at building capacity for member states to implement maritime spatial planning ;


### specific control and enforcement measures under cfp ; ### specific control and enforcement measures under cfp , including workplace inspections


### the emff may support the provision of scientific deliverables , particularly applied - research projects directly linked to the provision of scientific opinions and advice , for the purpose of sound and efficient fisheries management decisions under the cfp . ### the emff shall support the provision of scientific deliverables , particularly applied - research projects directly linked to the provision of scientific opinions and advice , for the purpose of sound and efficient fisheries management decisions under the cfp .


### studies and pilot projects needed for the implementation and development of the cfp , including on alternative types of sustainable fishing management techniques ; ### studies and pilot projects needed for the implementation and development of the cfp , including on alternative types of sustainable fishing and aquaculture management techniques ;


### studies and pilot projects needed for the implementation and development of the cfp , including on alternative types of sustainable fishing management techniques ; ### studies and pilot projects needed for the implementation and development of the cfp , including on alternative types of sustainable fishing management techniques , including within regional advisory councils ;


### the participation of experts in the meetings on fisheries scientific and technical issues and expert working groups as well as in international advisory bodies and in meetings where contribution of fisheries experts will be required ; ### the participation of experts in the meetings on fisheries scientific and technical issues and expert working groups as well as in international advisory bodies and in meetings where contribution of fisheries and aquaculture experts will be required ;


### expenditure relating to the assessment and development of new control technologies ; ### expenditure relating to the assessment and development of new control technologies as well as processes for the exchange of data between authorities and institutions with responsibilities in areas such as security , rescue and control in the european union ;


### the emff may support operating costs of the advisory councils as set up by article 52 of [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] . ### the emff supports the operating and consultancy costs of the regional advisory councils as set up by article 52 of [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] .


### 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 emff may support , at the initiative of a member state , subject to a ceiling of 5 % of the total amount of the operational programme : ### the emff may support , at the initiative of a member state , subject to a ceiling of 6 % of the total amount of the operational programme :


### 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 ; .


### ensuring the establishment of a single website or a single website portal providing information on , and access to , the operational programme in each member state ; ### ensuring the establishment of a single website or a single website portal providing information on , and access to , the operational programmes in each member state ;


### type of operations operations performed by companies considered to be outside the definition of smes : a reduction of type of operations operations performed by companies considered to be outside the definition of smes : a reduction of ### percentage points 20 percentage points 15


### type of operations compliance with the requirements of all the sustainability criteria that the member states may apply could lead to an increase of ### percentage points 10


### type of operations if they fulfil the requirements of the set of sustainability criteria that the member states may implement , they may receive an additional ### percentage points 10


### for the purposes of this article , non - audit services shall mean : ### for the purposes of this article , prohibited non - audit services shall mean services entailing conflict of interest in all cases :


### when more than one statutory auditor or audit firm have been appointed to carry out the statutory audit of the public - interest entity , they shall agree on the results of the statutory audit and submit a joint report and opinion . in case of disagreement , each statutory auditor or audit firm shall submit his , her or its opinion separately . if one statutory auditor or audit firm qualifies his , her or its opinion , submits an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion , the overall opinion shall be considered as qualified , adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion . in a separate paragraph each statutory auditor or audit firm shall state the reasons of disagreement . ### when more than one statutory auditor or audit firm have been appointed to carry out the statutory audit of the public - interest entity , they shall agree on the results of the statutory audit and submit a joint report and opinion . in case of disagreement , each statutory auditor or audit firm shall submit his , her or its opinion separately . if one statutory auditor or audit firm qualifies his , her or its opinion , submits an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion , the overall opinion shall be considered as qualified , adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion . in a separate paragraph each statutory auditor or audit firm shall state the reasons of disagreement . in case of disagreement , each auditor shall report to the competent authority their reasoned opinion .


### the statutory auditor or audit firm shall report to the audit committee on key matters arising from the statutory audit , and in particular on material weaknesses in internal control in relation to the financial reporting process . upon request of any of the parties , the statutory auditor or audit firm shall discuss these matters with the audit committee . ### the statutory auditor or audit firm shall report to the audit committee on key matters arising from the statutory audit , and in particular on material weaknesses in internal control in relation to the financial reporting process . upon request of any of the parties , the statutory auditor or audit firm shall discuss these matters with the audit committee , and , when more than one statutory auditor or audit firm have been appointed , the distribution of tasks between them


### a list of public - interest entities for which the statutory auditor or audit firm has carried out statutory audits during the preceding financial year and a list of the entities from which the statutory auditor or audit firm receives more than 5% of its annual revenue ; ### a list of public - interest entities for which the statutory auditor or audit firm has carried out statutory audits during the preceding financial year and a list of the entities from which the statutory auditor or audit firm receives more than 5% of its annual revenue generated by fees coming from statutory audit and non audit services ;


### at least one member of the audit committee shall have competence in auditing and another member in accounting and / or auditing . the committee members as a whole shall have competence relevant to the sector in which the audited entity is operating . ### all the members of the audit committee shall have competence in auditing and in accounting . the committee members as a whole shall have also competence relevant to the sector in which the audited entity is operating .


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


### the audited entity shall be free to choose the method to contact the invited statutory auditor or audit firm and shall not be required to publish a call for tenders in the official journal of the european union and / or in national gazettes or newspapers ; ### the audited entity shall publish a call for tenders in the official journal of the european union and / or in national gazettes or newspapers .


### for the purposes of point of the first subparagraph , the competent authority referred to in article 35 shall make public a list of the auditors and audit firms concerned which shall be updated on an annual basis . the competent authority shall use the information provided by statutory auditors and audit firms pursuant to article 28 to make the relevant calculations . ### for the purposes of point of the first subparagraph , the competent authority referred to in article 35 shall make public a list of the auditors and audit firms concerned which shall be updated on an annual basis . the competent authority shall use the information provided by statutory auditors and audit firms pursuant to article 28 to make the relevant calculations . this shall be provided in aggregated from to esma .


### the public - interest entity shall inform the competent authorities referred to in article 35 of any attempt by a third party to impose such a contractual clause or to otherwise influence the decision of the general meeting of shareholders on the selection of a statutory auditor or audit firm . ### the public - interest entity shall inform directly and without delay the competent authorities referred to in article 35 of any attempt by a third party to impose such a contractual clause or to otherwise influence the decision of the general meeting of shareholders on the selection of a statutory auditor or audit firm .


### the risks arising from high concentration , including the demise of audit firms with significant market share , the disruption in the provision of statutory audit services whether in a specific sector or across sectors , the further accumulation of risk in the market and the impact on the overall stability of the financial sector ; ### the risks arising from high concentration , including the demise of audit firms with significant market share , the disruption in the provision of statutory audit services whether in a specific sector or across sectors , the further accumulation of risk in the market and the impact on the overall stability of the financial sector ; in case such risks arise , the competent authority has to report immediately to the ec .


### the need to adopt measures to mitigate those risks . ### the need to adopt legally binding measures to mitigate those risks .


### the applicant shall submit an application to include an active substance in annex i , or to make subsequent amendments to the conditions of inclusion of an active substance , to the european chemicals agency and inform it of the name of the competent authority of the member state that he chooses to evaluate his application . that competent authority shall be responsible for the evaluation of the application . ### the applicant shall submit an application to include an active substance in annex i , or to make subsequent amendments to the conditions of inclusion of an active substance , to the european chemicals agency . the agency shall indicate the name of the competent authority of the member state that it has chosen to evaluate the application . that competent authority shall be responsible for the evaluation of the application .


### unless otherwise specified in the decision to renew the inclusion of an active substance in annex i , the renewal shall be for an unlimited period of time . ### unless otherwise specified in the decision to renew the inclusion of an active substance in annex i , the renewal of the inclusion shall be reviewed after 10 years .


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


### information on any poisonings involving biocidal products . ### information on any poisonings involving biocidal products and the possible health implications for vulnerable groups , such as children , pregnant women or the sick ;


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


### the success of the common fisheries policy depends on an effective system of control , inspection and enforcement as well as on reliable complete data , both for scientific advice and for implementation and control purposes ; therefore the emff should support these policies . ### the success of the common fisheries policy depends on an effective system of control , inspection and enforcement as well as on reliable complete and timely data , both for scientific advice and for implementation and control purposes ; therefore the emff should support these policies .


### 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 core priorities relating to fostering innovation and knowledge based fisheries and aquaculture , developing environmentally sustainable and resource - efficient fishing and aquaculture , with a focus on organic 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 .


### 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 secure the long - term environmental sustainability of marine biological resources , which is a prerequisite 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 long - term availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices .


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


### the achievement of the objectives of the cfp would be undermined if union financial assistance under emff is disbursed to operators who , ex - ante , do not comply with requirements related to the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources . therefore only operators should be admissible who , within a particular period of time before lodging an application for aid , were not involved in the operation , management or ownership of fishing vessels included in the union iuu vessel list as set out in article 40 of council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulation no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 , and who have not committed a serious infringement under 42 of the regulation no 1005 / 2008 or article 90 of the regulation no 1224 / 2009 of 20 november 2009 establishing a community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy , amending regulations no 847 / 96 , no 2371 / 2002 , no 811 / 2004 , no 768 / 2005 , no 2115 / 2005 , no 2166 / 2005 , no 388 / 2006 , no 509 / 2007 , no 676 / 2007 , no 1098 / 2007 , no 1300 / 2008 , no 1342 / 2008 and repealing regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1627 / 94 and no 1966 / 2006 or other cases of non - compliance with cfp rules which particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield . ### the achievement of the objectives of the cfp would be undermined if union financial assistance under emff is disbursed to operators who , ex - ante , do not comply with requirements related to the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources . therefore only operators should be admissible who , within a particular period of time before lodging an application for aid , were not involved in the operation , management or ownership of fishing vessels included in the union iuu vessel list as set out in article 40 of council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulation no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 , and who have not committed a serious infringement under 42 of the regulation no 1005 / 2008 or article 90 of the regulation no 1224 / 2009 of 20 november 2009 establishing a community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy , amending regulations no 847 / 96 , no 2371 / 2002 , no 811 / 2004 , no 768 / 2005 , no 2115 / 2005 , no 2166 / 2005 , no 388 / 2006 , no 509 / 2007 , no 676 / 2007 , no 1098 / 2007 , no 1300 / 2008 , no 1342 / 2008 and repealing regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1627 / 94 and no 1966 / 2006 or other cases of non - compliance with cfp rules which particularly jeopardise the long - term sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute a serious threats to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield , or the relevant proxy , by 2015 .


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


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


### 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 and environmentally sustainable operations and business development , in line with restoring and maintaining populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield by 2015 , achieving and maintaining a good environmental status by 2020 and with the precautionary principle and ecosystem based fisheries management .


### investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities . therefore , the emff should support lifelong learning , co - operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators . ### investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities . therefore , the emff should support lifelong learning and training , co - operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall sustainability , performance and competitiveness of operators .


### 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 and hygiene on board , under the condition that the investment will not lead to an increase of the fishing capacity of the vessel .


### 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 ensure the implementation of conservation measures under the cfp and union environmental policy , taking into account the diverse conditions throughout the union waters . for this purpose it is essential to develop a regionalised approach to conservation measures , with member states sharing a fishery cooperating and ensuring a consistent approach at a fishery level .


### in the same vein , the emff should support the reduction of the impact of fishing on the marine environment in particular through the promotion of eco innovation , more selective gears and equipment as well as measures aiming at protecting and restoring marine biodiversity and ecosystems and the services they provide , in line with the eu biodiversity strategy to 2020 . ### in the same vein , the emff should support the reduction , and where possible elimination , of the impact of fishing on the marine environment in particular through the promotion of eco innovation , that has proven to improve long - term environmentally sustainable fishing and to reduce the impact of fishing on the marine environment , more selective gears and equipment as well as measures aiming at protecting and restoring marine biodiversity and ecosystems and the services they provide , in line with restoring and maintaining populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield by 2015 , achieving and maintaining a good environmental status by 2020 and in line with the eu biodiversity strategy to 2020 .


### conscious of the importance of fishing ports , landing sites and shelters , the emff should support relevant investments in particular to increase energy efficiency , environmental protection , the quality of the product landed , as well as safety and working conditions . ### conscious of the importance of fishing ports , landing sites and shelters , the emff should support relevant investments in particular to increase the recording of catches , energy efficiency , environmental protection , the quality of the product landed in accordance with the landing obligation laid out in article 15 of the regulation on the common fisheries policy , as well as safety and working conditions .


### in line with the commission ' s strategy for the sustainable development of european aquaculture , the cfp objectives and europe 2020 strategy , the emff should support the environmentally , economically and socially sustainable development of the aquaculture industry . ### in line with the commission ' s strategy for the sustainable development of european aquaculture , the cfp objectives and europe 2020 strategy , the emff should support the environmentally , economically and socially sustainable development and management of the aquaculture industry , with a particular focus on organic , closed - system aquaculture .


### aquaculture contributes to growth and jobs in coastal and rural regions . therefore , it is crucial that the emff is accessible to aquaculture enterprises , in particular smes and contributes to bringing new aquaculture farmers into the business . in order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship . therefore the emff should support innovative operations and business development , in particular non - food and off - shore aquaculture . ### aquaculture contributes to growth and jobs in coastal and rural regions . therefore , it is crucial that the emff is accessible to sustainable aquaculture enterprises , in particular smes and contributes to bringing new aquaculture farmers into the business . in order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship . therefore the emff should support sustainable , innovative operations and business development , contributing to ensuring that aquaculture is sustainable and in line with the water , habitats , environmental impact assessment and marine strategy framework directives .


### investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities . therefore , the emff should support lifelong learning and networking stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators . ### investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities . therefore , the emff should support lifelong learning and networking stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as advisory services helping to decrease the environmental impact of aquaculture activities and to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators .


### 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 ecosystem - based , 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 .


### conscious of the importance of consumer protection , the emff should ensure adequate support to farmers in order to prevent and mitigate the risk for public and animal health that aquaculture rearing may generate . ### conscious of the importance of consumer protection , the emff should ensure adequate support to farmers in order to prevent and mitigate the risk for public and animal health and welfare that aquaculture rearing may generate .


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


### the support granted to member states on the basis of the regulation no . 861 / 2006 for the expenditure incurred relating to the implementation of the union control system should be continued under the emff pursuing the logic of a single fund . ### the support granted to member states on the basis of the regulation no . 861 / 2006 for the expenditure incurred relating to the implementation of the union control system should be increased under the emff pursuing the logic of a single fund .


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


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


### the operational programme should be subject to monitoring and evaluation in order to improve its quality and demonstrate its achievements . the commission should set up a framework for a common monitoring and evaluation ensuring among others that relevant data is available on a timely manner . in this context a list of indicators should be determined and the impact of the emff policy assessed by the commission in relation to specific objectives . ### the operational programme should be subject to monitoring and evaluation in order to improve its quality and demonstrate its achievements . the commission should set up a framework for a common monitoring and evaluation ensuring among others that relevant data is publicly available on a timely manner . in this context a list of indicators should be determined and the impact of the emff policy assessed by the commission in relation to specific objectives .


### promotion of economic growth , social inclusion , creation of jobs and supporting labour mobility in coastal and inland communities depending on fishing and aquaculture ; ### promotion of sustainable economic growth , social inclusion , creation of jobs and supporting labour mobility in coastal and inland communities depending on fishing and aquaculture ;


### support to strengthening technological development , innovation and knowledge transfer ; ### support to strengthening technological development , innovation and knowledge transfer , provided that they do not lead to a capacity increase ;


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


### enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of aquaculture enterprises , smes in particular ; ### enhancement of the sustainability , competitiveness and viability of aquaculture enterprises , organic aquaculture and smes in particular ;


### promoting a sustainable and resource efficient fisheries through the focus on the following areas : ### ensuring a sustainable and ecosystem based fisheries management through the focus on the following areas :


### promoting a sustainable and resource efficient aquaculture through the focus on the following areas : ### promoting a sustainable , ecosystem based and resource efficient aquaculture through the focus on the following areas :


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


### promotion of aquaculture with high level of environmental protection and of animal health and welfare and of public health and safety . ### promotion of aquaculture with high level of environmental protection and of animal health and welfare and of public health and safety , with a focus on the aquaculture of herbivorous species , producing food for human consumption and on organic aquaculture .


### the supply of scientific knowledge and collection of data ; ### the supply of scientific knowledge and collection of data necessary for ecosystem based fisheries and aquaculture management including data required to achieve restoring and maintaining populations of harvested species above levels which can produce msy by 2015 and achieve a good environmental status by 2020 ;


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


### applications submitted by the following operators shall not be admissible for support from the emff for an identified period of time : ### applications submitted by the following operators shall not be admissible for support from the emff :


### operators who committed other cases of non compliance with the cfp rules which seriously jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned . ### operators who committed other cases of non compliance with the cfp rules and union environmental policy requirements which jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and the achievement of a good environmental status by 2020 .


### applications submitted by operators that have committed an irregularity under the eff or the emff shall not be admissible for an identified period of time . ### applications submitted by operators that have committed an irregularity under the eff or the emff shall not be admissible .


### for the objective of collection of data for sustainable fisheries management referred in under articles 6 and 18 and in accordance with the multiannual union programme referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] : ### for the objective of collection of data for sustainable ecosystem based fisheries management referred in under articles 6 and 18 and in accordance with the multiannual union programme referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on common fisheries policy ] :


### – an evaluation of the effects of the fishing sector on the ecosystem . ### – an evaluation of the effects of the fishing sector and the aquaculture activities on the ecosystem .


### the commission may adopt , by means of implementing acts , rules on procedures , format and timetables for : ### the commission shall adopt , by means of implementing acts , rules on procedures , format and timetables for :


### 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 minimize , and where possible eliminate , 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 by 2015 , the emff may support investments in research and equipment :


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


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


### support shall 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 substantially better size - selection or lower impact on the ecosystem and 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 under the condition that investments will not increase the amount of fishing gear deployed ;


### in order to stimulate the participation of fishermen in the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide in the framework of sustainable fishing activities , the emff may support the following operations : ### in order to stimulate the participation of fishermen and other stakeholders in the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide in the framework of sustainable fishing activities , the emff may support the following operations :


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


### 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 , selection , designation , 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 ;


### the participation in other actions aimed at maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services , such as the restoration of specific marine and coastal habitats in support of sustainable fish stocks . ### the participation in other actions aimed at maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services , eliminating the impacts of fishing and aquaculture activities on biodiversity and ecosystem integrity , such as the restoration of specific marine and coastal habitats in support of sustainable fish stocks and achieving a good environmental status by 2020 .


### sustainable development of aquaculture ### sustainable management and development of aquaculture


### 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 , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems that are in line with the general objectives expressed in article 2 and 3 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] .


### 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 practices in minimizing the impact on marine , terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems among sustainable aquaculture enterprises or professional organisations and other stakeholders , including scientific bodies or those promoting equal opportunities between men and women .


### identification and mapping of most suitable areas for developing aquaculture , and where applicable , taking into account maritime spatial planning processes ; ### identification and mapping of most suitable areas for developing aquaculture , where the impacts of aquaculture on biodiversity and ecosystem integrity are minimised in full compliance with union environmental legislation and where applicable , taking into account maritime spatial planning processes ;


### 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 sustainable aquaculture enterprises by new small starting farmers .


### ensure that local communities fully exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by maritime and coastal development . ### ensure that local communities sustainably exploit and fully benefit from the opportunities offered by maritime and coastal development .


### the emff shall support the collection and management and use of primary biological , technical , environmental and socioeconomic data as in the multiannual union programme referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] . ### the emff shall support the collection and management and use of primary biological , technical , environmental and socioeconomic data necessary for sustainable ecosystem - based fisheries and aquaculture management , including data required to restore and maintain populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy by 2015 and to achieve and maintain a good environmental status by 2020 as required by directive 2008 / 56 / ec , as in the multiannual union programme referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] .


### the management and use of data for the purpose of scientific analysis and cfp implementation ; ### the management and use of data for the purpose of scientific analysis and cfp implementation and to restore and maintain populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the msy by 2015 and to achieve and maintain a good environmental status by 2020 as required by directive 2008 / 56 / ec ;


### promoting the protection of the marine environment , in particular its biodiversity and marine protected areas such as natura 2000 sites , and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources and to further define the boundaries of the sustainability of human activities that have an impact on the marine environment , in particular in the framework of the marine strategy framework directive . ### promoting the protection of the marine environment , in particular its biodiversity and marine protected areas such as natura 2000 sites , and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources by applying an ecosystem - based approach to the management of human activities , in line with the goal of achieving or maintaining a good environmental statues as required by the marine strategy framework directive .


### joint purchase by several member states belonging to the same geographical area , of patrol vessels , aircrafts and helicopters , provided they are used at least 60% of the time for fisheries control ; ### joint purchase by several member states belonging to the same geographical area , of patrol vessels , aircrafts and helicopters , provided they are used at least 75% of the time for fisheries control ;


### the need to supplement already existing indicators with data that incorporate environmental and social aspects in order to allow more coherent and comprehensive policy making has been recognised in commission communication com 433 of august 2009 on gdp and beyond . to this end , environmental accounts offer a means of monitoring the pressures exerted by the economy on the environment and of exploring how these might be abated . in line with the tenets of sustainable development and the drive to achieve a low - carbon economy , embedded in the lisbon strategy and various major initiatives , developing a data framework that consistently includes environmental issues along with economic ones becomes all the more imperative . ### the need to supplement already existing indicators with data that incorporate environmental and social aspects in order to allow more coherent and comprehensive policy making has been recognised in commission communication com 433 of august 2009 on gdp and beyond . to this end , environmental accounts offer a means of monitoring the pressures exerted by the economy on the environment and of exploring how these might be abated . in line with the tenets of sustainable development and the drive to achieve a low - carbon economy , embedded in the europe 2020 strategy and various major initiatives , developing a data framework that consistently includes environmental issues along with economic ones becomes all the more imperative .


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


### the aptitude test shall be conducted in one of the languages permitted by the language rules applicable in the member state concerned . it shall cover only the statutory auditor’s adequate knowledge of the laws and regulations of that member state in so far as it is relevant to statutory audits . ### the aptitude test shall be conducted in one of the official languages of the host member state . it shall cover only the statutory auditor’s adequate knowledge of the laws and regulations of that member state in so far as it is relevant to statutory audits .


### the competent authority shall be transparent . this shall include the publication of annual work programmes and activity reports . ### the activities of the competent authority shall be transparent . this shall include the publication of annual work programmes and activity reports .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 8 , 22 , 26 , 29 , 36 , 45 , 46 , 47 and 47 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ date of entry into force of this directive ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 8 , 22 , 26 , 29 , 36 , 45 , 46 , 47 and 47 shall be conferred on the commission for five years from [ date of entry into force of this directive ] . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


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


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


### the administrative arrangements for the european heritage label should remain light and flexible in compliance with the principle of subsidiarity . ### the administrative arrangements for the european heritage label should be light and flexible in compliance with the principle of subsidiarity .


### - strengthen intercultural dialogue . ### - strengthening intercultural dialogue , as well as an appreciation of diversity .


### the intermediate objectives of the action shall be to : ### to this end , the action seeks , as its intermediate objectives , to :


### - enhance the value and profile of sites which have played a key role in the history and the building of the european union ; ### - stress the symbolic value and raise the profile of sites which have played a significant role in the history and culture of europe and / or the building of the union ;


### - increase european citizens’ understanding of the building of europe , and of their common yet diverse cultural heritage , especially related to democratic values and human rights that underpin the process of european integration . ### - increase european citizens’ understanding of the history of europe and the building of the union , and of their common yet diverse cultural heritage , especially related to democratic values and human rights that underpin the process of european integration .


### the specific objectives of the action are as follows : ### the sites themselves seek , as specific objectives , to :


### - increase access to heritage sites for all members of the public , especially young people ; ### - increase and / or improve access to heritage sites for all , especially young people ;


### - foster synergies between cultural heritage and contemporary creation and creativity ; ### - foster synergies between cultural heritage and contemporary creation and support creativity ;


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


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


### - the organisation of artistic and cultural activities which foster the mobility of european artists and collections , stimulate intercultural dialogue and encourage linkage between heritage and contemporary creation and creativity are welcomed whenever the specificity of the site allows it . ### organising artistic and cultural activities which foster the mobility of european artists and collections , stimulate intercultural dialogue and encourage linkage between heritage and contemporary creation and creativity are welcomed whenever the specificity of the site allows it .


### - undertaking the promotion of sites as tourist destinations ; ### - promoting sites as tourist destinations whilst limiting potential negative impacts affecting the site or its environment ;