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| 15.12.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 468/368 |
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15.12.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 468/368

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P7_TA(2013)0588

Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management ***I

Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 12 December 2013 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management (COM(2013)0133 — C7-0065/2013 — 2013/0074(COD)) (1)

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(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

(2016/C 468/82)

Amendment 1

Amendment 1

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Citation 1 a (new)

Citation 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | Having regard to Council Decision 2010/631/EU of 13 September 2010 concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Mediterranean to the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean

   (2)

  , |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Having regard to Council Decision 2010/631/EU of 13 September 2010 concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Mediterranean to the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean

   (2)

  ,

Having regard to Council Decision 2010/631/EU of 13 September 2010 concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Mediterranean to the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean

2

,

Amendment 2

Amendment 2

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 1

Recital 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) | The high and rapidly increasing demand for maritime space for different purposes, such as renewable energy installations, maritime shipping and fishing activities, ecosystem conservation
  and
  tourism and aquaculture installations, as well as the multiple pressures on coastal resources require an integrated planning and management approach. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1)

The high and rapidly increasing demand for maritime space for different purposes, such as renewable energy installations, maritime shipping and fishing activities, ecosystem conservation
  and
  tourism and aquaculture installations, as well as the multiple pressures on coastal resources require an integrated planning and management approach.

and

| (1) | The high and rapidly increasing demand for maritime space for different purposes, such as renewable energy installations,
  oil and gas exploration and exploitation,
  maritime shipping and fishing activities, ecosystem
  and biodiversity
  conservation
  , the extraction of raw materials,
  tourism and aquaculture installations, as well as the multiple pressures on coastal resources, require an integrated planning and management approach. |
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(1)

The high and rapidly increasing demand for maritime space for different purposes, such as renewable energy installations,
  oil and gas exploration and exploitation,
  maritime shipping and fishing activities, ecosystem
  and biodiversity
  conservation
  , the extraction of raw materials,
  tourism and aquaculture installations, as well as the multiple pressures on coastal resources, require an integrated planning and management approach.

oil and gas exploration and exploitation,

and biodiversity

, the extraction of raw materials,

Amendment 3

Amendment 3

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 2

Recital 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (2) | Such an approach to ocean management has been developed in the Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union, including, as its environmental pillar, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of marine environmental policy. The objective of the Integrated Maritime Policy is to support the sustainable development of seas and oceans and to develop coordinated, coherent and transparent decision-making in relation to the Union's sectoral policies affecting the oceans, seas, islands, coastal and outermost regions and maritime sectors, including through sea-basin strategies or macro-regional strategies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(2)

Such an approach to ocean management has been developed in the Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union, including, as its environmental pillar, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of marine environmental policy. The objective of the Integrated Maritime Policy is to support the sustainable development of seas and oceans and to develop coordinated, coherent and transparent decision-making in relation to the Union's sectoral policies affecting the oceans, seas, islands, coastal and outermost regions and maritime sectors, including through sea-basin strategies or macro-regional strategies.

| (2) | Such an approach to ocean management
  and maritime governance
  has been developed in the Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union, including, as its environmental pillar, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of marine environmental policy. The objective of the Integrated Maritime Policy is to support the sustainable development of seas and oceans and to develop coordinated, coherent and transparent decision-making in relation to the Union's sectoral policies affecting the oceans, seas, islands, coastal and outermost regions and maritime sectors, including through sea-basin strategies or macro-regional strategies. |
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(2)

Such an approach to ocean management
  and maritime governance
  has been developed in the Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union, including, as its environmental pillar, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of marine environmental policy. The objective of the Integrated Maritime Policy is to support the sustainable development of seas and oceans and to develop coordinated, coherent and transparent decision-making in relation to the Union's sectoral policies affecting the oceans, seas, islands, coastal and outermost regions and maritime sectors, including through sea-basin strategies or macro-regional strategies.

and maritime governance

Amendment 4

Amendment 4

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 3

Recital 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (3) | The Integrated Maritime Policy identifies maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management as cross-cutting policy tools for public authorities and stakeholders to apply a coordinated, integrated approach. The application of an ecosystem-based approach will contribute to promoting the sustainable growth of the maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(3)

The Integrated Maritime Policy identifies maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management as cross-cutting policy tools for public authorities and stakeholders to apply a coordinated, integrated approach. The application of an ecosystem-based approach will contribute to promoting the sustainable growth of the maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources.

| (3) | The Integrated Maritime Policy identifies maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management as cross-cutting policy tools for public authorities and stakeholders to apply a coordinated, integrated
  and trans-boundary
  approach. The application of an ecosystem-based approach will contribute to promoting the sustainable growth of the maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources. |
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(3)

The Integrated Maritime Policy identifies maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management as cross-cutting policy tools for public authorities and stakeholders to apply a coordinated, integrated
  and trans-boundary
  approach. The application of an ecosystem-based approach will contribute to promoting the sustainable growth of the maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources.

and trans-boundary

Amendment 5

Amendment 5

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 5

Recital 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (5) | In its recent Communication on Blue Growth, Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth, the Commission has identified a number of ongoing EU initiatives which are intended to implement the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Communication has also identified a number of sector activities on which blue growth initiatives should focus in the future and which should be adequately supported by maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(5)

In its recent Communication on Blue Growth, Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth, the Commission has identified a number of ongoing EU initiatives which are intended to implement the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Communication has also identified a number of sector activities on which blue growth initiatives should focus in the future and which should be adequately supported by maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies.

| (5) | In its recent Communication on Blue Growth Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth, the Commission has identified a number of ongoing EU initiatives which are intended to implement the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Communication has also identified a number of sector activities on which blue growth initiatives should focus in the future and which should be adequately supported by maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies.
  The Member States’ clear support for those identified strategic areas will provide legal certainty and predictability for public and private investment, which will have a leverage effect on all sectoral policies linked to the maritime and coastal space. |
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(5)

In its recent Communication on Blue Growth Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth, the Commission has identified a number of ongoing EU initiatives which are intended to implement the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Communication has also identified a number of sector activities on which blue growth initiatives should focus in the future and which should be adequately supported by maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies.
  The Member States’ clear support for those identified strategic areas will provide legal certainty and predictability for public and private investment, which will have a leverage effect on all sectoral policies linked to the maritime and coastal space.

The Member States’ clear support for those identified strategic areas will provide legal certainty and predictability for public and private investment, which will have a leverage effect on all sectoral policies linked to the maritime and coastal space.

Amendment 6

Amendment 6

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 7

Recital 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (7) | The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) states in its preamble that issues relating to the use of ocean space are closely interrelated and need to be considered as a whole. Planning of ocean space is the logical advancement and structuring of the use of rights granted under UNCLOS and a practical tool in assisting Member States to comply with their obligations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(7)

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) states in its preamble that issues relating to the use of ocean space are closely interrelated and need to be considered as a whole. Planning of ocean space is the logical advancement and structuring of the use of rights granted under UNCLOS and a practical tool in assisting Member States to comply with their obligations.

| (7) | The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) states in its preamble that issues relating to the use of ocean space are closely interrelated and need to be considered as a whole. Planning of ocean space is the logical advancement and structuring of the use of rights granted under UNCLOS and a practical tool in assisting Member States
  and the competent sub-national authorities
  to comply with their obligations. |
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(7)

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) states in its preamble that issues relating to the use of ocean space are closely interrelated and need to be considered as a whole. Planning of ocean space is the logical advancement and structuring of the use of rights granted under UNCLOS and a practical tool in assisting Member States
  and the competent sub-national authorities
  to comply with their obligations.

and the competent sub-national authorities

Amendment 7

Amendment 7

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 10

Recital 10

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (10) | In order to ensure consistency and legal clarity, the geographical scope for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management
  strategies
  should be defined in conformity with existing legislative instruments of the Union and international maritime law. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(10)

In order to ensure consistency and legal clarity, the geographical scope for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management
  strategies
  should be defined in conformity with existing legislative instruments of the Union and international maritime law.

strategies

| (10) | In order to ensure consistency and legal clarity, the geographical scope for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should be defined in conformity with existing legislative instruments of the Union and international maritime law
  , in particular UNCLOS
  . |
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(10)

In order to ensure consistency and legal clarity, the geographical scope for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should be defined in conformity with existing legislative instruments of the Union and international maritime law
  , in particular UNCLOS
  .

, in particular UNCLOS

Amendment 8

Amendment 8

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 12

Recital 12

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (12) | While it is appropriate for the Union to lay down
  rules
  on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States and their competent authorities remain responsible for designing and determining, within their marine waters and coastal zones, the content of such plans and strategies, including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(12)

While it is appropriate for the Union to lay down
  rules
  on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States and their competent authorities remain responsible for designing and determining, within their marine waters and coastal zones, the content of such plans and strategies, including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities.

rules

| (12) | While it is appropriate for the Union to lay down
  a transparent and coherent framework
  on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States and their competent authorities remain responsible for designing and determining, within their marine waters and coastal zones, the content of such plans and strategies, including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities
  and maritime uses
  . |
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(12)

While it is appropriate for the Union to lay down
  a transparent and coherent framework
  on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States and their competent authorities remain responsible for designing and determining, within their marine waters and coastal zones, the content of such plans and strategies, including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities
  and maritime uses
  .

a transparent and coherent framework

and maritime uses

Amendment 9

Amendment 9

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 13

Recital 13

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (13) | So as to respect proportionality and subsidiarity, as well as minimise additional administrative
  burden
  , transposition and implementation of this Directive should to the greatest extent possible build upon existing national rules and mechanisms. Integrated coastal management strategies should build on the principles and elements set out in Council Recommendation 2002/413/EC and Council Decision 2010/631/EU. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13)

So as to respect proportionality and subsidiarity, as well as minimise additional administrative
  burden
  , transposition and implementation of this Directive should to the greatest extent possible build upon existing national rules and mechanisms. Integrated coastal management strategies should build on the principles and elements set out in Council Recommendation 2002/413/EC and Council Decision 2010/631/EU.

burden

| (13) | So as to respect proportionality and subsidiarity, as well as
  to
  minimise additional administrative
  burdens
  , transposition and implementation of this Directive should to the greatest extent possible build upon existing national
  and Regional Sea Convention
  rules and mechanisms. Integrated coastal management strategies should build on the principles and elements set out in Council Recommendation 2002/413/EC
  of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2002 concerning the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe

   (18 bis) and Council Decision 2010/631/EU. |
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(13)

So as to respect proportionality and subsidiarity, as well as
  to
  minimise additional administrative
  burdens
  , transposition and implementation of this Directive should to the greatest extent possible build upon existing national
  and Regional Sea Convention
  rules and mechanisms. Integrated coastal management strategies should build on the principles and elements set out in Council Recommendation 2002/413/EC
  of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2002 concerning the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe

   (18 bis) and Council Decision 2010/631/EU.

to

burdens

and Regional Sea Convention

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2002 concerning the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe

18 bis

Amendment 10

Amendment 10

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 15

Recital 15

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15) | Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the ecosystem-based approach as referred to in Article 1(3) of Directive 2008/56/EC so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human-induced changes is not compromised, while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(15)

Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the ecosystem-based approach as referred to in Article 1(3) of Directive 2008/56/EC so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human-induced changes is not compromised, while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations.

| (15) | Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the ecosystem-based approach as referred to in Article 1(3) of Directive 2008/56/EC
  , having regard to the principle of subsidiarity and taking account of the precautionary principle and of the principle that preventive action should be taken, as laid down in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
  so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all
  maritime and coastal
  activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status
  and with the conservation of natural resources,
  and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human-induced changes is not compromised, while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations. |
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(15)

Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the ecosystem-based approach as referred to in Article 1(3) of Directive 2008/56/EC
  , having regard to the principle of subsidiarity and taking account of the precautionary principle and of the principle that preventive action should be taken, as laid down in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
  so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all
  maritime and coastal
  activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status
  and with the conservation of natural resources,
  and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human-induced changes is not compromised, while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations.

, having regard to the principle of subsidiarity and taking account of the precautionary principle and of the principle that preventive action should be taken, as laid down in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

maritime and coastal

and with the conservation of natural resources,

Amendment 11

Amendment 11

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 16

Recital 16

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (16) | Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management will contribute, inter alia, to achieving the aims of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (19), Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (20), Decision 884/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (21), Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2020 (22), the Roadmap towards a Resource Efficient Europe (23), the EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change (24) well as, where appropriate, those of the EU Regional Policy, including the sea-basin and macro-regional strategies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(16)

Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management will contribute, inter alia, to achieving the aims of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (19), Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (20), Decision 884/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (21), Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2020 (22), the Roadmap towards a Resource Efficient Europe (23), the EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change (24) well as, where appropriate, those of the EU Regional Policy, including the sea-basin and macro-regional strategies.

19

20

21

22

23

24

| (16) | Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management will contribute, inter alia, to achieving the aims of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (19), Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (20),
  Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds

   (20 bis)

  , Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

   (20 ter), Decision 884/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
  of 29 April 2004
  amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (21), Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2020 (22), the Roadmap towards a Resource Efficient Europe (23), the EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change (24)

  and the Commission's Communication COM(2009)0008 entitled ‘Strategic goals and recommendations for the EU's maritime transport policy until 2018’, as
  well as, where appropriate, those of the EU Regional Policy, including the sea-basin and macro-regional strategies. |
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(16)

Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management will contribute, inter alia, to achieving the aims of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (19), Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (20),
  Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds

   (20 bis)

  , Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

   (20 ter), Decision 884/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
  of 29 April 2004
  amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (21), Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2020 (22), the Roadmap towards a Resource Efficient Europe (23), the EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change (24)

  and the Commission's Communication COM(2009)0008 entitled ‘Strategic goals and recommendations for the EU's maritime transport policy until 2018’, as
  well as, where appropriate, those of the EU Regional Policy, including the sea-basin and macro-regional strategies.

19

20

Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds

20 bis

, Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

20 ter

of 29 April 2004

21

22

23

24

and the Commission's Communication COM(2009)0008 entitled ‘Strategic goals and recommendations for the EU's maritime transport policy until 2018’, as

Amendment 12

Amendment 12

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 17

Recital 17

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (17) | Maritime and coastal activities are often closely interrelated. This requires maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies to be coordinated or integrated in order to guarantee the sustainable use of maritime space and management of coastal areas taking account of social, economic and environmental factors. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(17)

Maritime and coastal activities are often closely interrelated. This requires maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies to be coordinated or integrated in order to guarantee the sustainable use of maritime space and management of coastal areas taking account of social, economic and environmental factors.

| (17) | Maritime and coastal activities are often closely interrelated
  and interdependent
  . This requires maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies to be coordinated
  , linked up
  or integrated in order to guarantee the sustainable use of maritime space and management of coastal areas, taking account of social, economic and environmental factors
  and objectives
  . |
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(17)

Maritime and coastal activities are often closely interrelated
  and interdependent
  . This requires maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies to be coordinated
  , linked up
  or integrated in order to guarantee the sustainable use of maritime space and management of coastal areas, taking account of social, economic and environmental factors
  and objectives
  .

and interdependent

, linked up

and objectives

Amendment 13

Amendment 13

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 18

Recital 18

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (18) | In order to achieve the objectives of this Directive, maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification, information collection, planning, decision-making, implementation
  and
  monitoring of implementation and be based on best available scientific knowledge. Best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation, including Decision 2010/477/EU on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the Commission's Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative (25). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(18)

In order to achieve the objectives of this Directive, maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification, information collection, planning, decision-making, implementation
  and
  monitoring of implementation and be based on best available scientific knowledge. Best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation, including Decision 2010/477/EU on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the Commission's Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative (25).

and

25

| (18) | In order to achieve the objectives of this Directive, maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification, information collection, planning, decision-making, implementation, monitoring of implementation
  , revision or updating,
  and
  should
  be based on best
  and most recent
  available scientific knowledge. Best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation, including Decision 2010/477/EU on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the Commission's Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative (25). |
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(18)

In order to achieve the objectives of this Directive, maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification, information collection, planning, decision-making, implementation, monitoring of implementation
  , revision or updating,
  and
  should
  be based on best
  and most recent
  available scientific knowledge. Best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation, including Decision 2010/477/EU on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the Commission's Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative (25).

, revision or updating,

should

and most recent

25

Amendment 14

Amendment 14

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 19

Recital 19

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (19) | The main
  purpose
  of maritime spatial planning
  is
  to identify and manage spatial uses
  and
  conflicts in maritime areas. In order to achieve
  that purpose
  , Member States need at least to ensure that the planning process or processes result in a comprehensive map identifying the different uses of maritime space, taking into consideration long term changes due to climate change. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(19)

The main
  purpose
  of maritime spatial planning
  is
  to identify and manage spatial uses
  and
  conflicts in maritime areas. In order to achieve
  that purpose
  , Member States need at least to ensure that the planning process or processes result in a comprehensive map identifying the different uses of maritime space, taking into consideration long term changes due to climate change.

purpose

is

and

that purpose

| (19) | The main
  purposes
  of maritime spatial planning
  are
  to identify and manage spatial uses
  , to minimise cross-sectoral
  conflicts in maritime areas
  and to enhance sustainable growth in the maritime sector
  . In order to achieve
  those purposes
  , Member States need at least to ensure that the planning process or processes result in a comprehensive map identifying the different uses of maritime space, taking into consideration long term changes due to climate change. |
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(19)

The main
  purposes
  of maritime spatial planning
  are
  to identify and manage spatial uses
  , to minimise cross-sectoral
  conflicts in maritime areas
  and to enhance sustainable growth in the maritime sector
  . In order to achieve
  those purposes
  , Member States need at least to ensure that the planning process or processes result in a comprehensive map identifying the different uses of maritime space, taking into consideration long term changes due to climate change.

purposes

are

, to minimise cross-sectoral

and to enhance sustainable growth in the maritime sector

those purposes

Amendment 15

Amendment 15

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 20

Recital 20

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (20) | Member States should consult and coordinate their plans and strategies with the relevant Member State or third country authorities in the marine region or sub-region or coastal zone concerned in conformity with the rights and obligations of these Member States and third countries under European and international law. Effective cross border cooperation between Member States and with neighbouring third countries requires that the competent authorities in each Member State are identified. Member States therefore need to designate
  the
  competent
  authority or
  authorities responsible for cooperation with other Member States or third countries. Given the differences between various marine regions or sub-regions and coastal zones, it is not appropriate to prescribe in detail in this Directive how these cooperation mechanisms should look. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(20)

Member States should consult and coordinate their plans and strategies with the relevant Member State or third country authorities in the marine region or sub-region or coastal zone concerned in conformity with the rights and obligations of these Member States and third countries under European and international law. Effective cross border cooperation between Member States and with neighbouring third countries requires that the competent authorities in each Member State are identified. Member States therefore need to designate
  the
  competent
  authority or
  authorities responsible for cooperation with other Member States or third countries. Given the differences between various marine regions or sub-regions and coastal zones, it is not appropriate to prescribe in detail in this Directive how these cooperation mechanisms should look.

the

authority or

| (20) | Member States should consult and
  , as far as possible,
  coordinate their plans and strategies with the relevant Member State or third country authorities in the marine region or sub-region or coastal zone concerned in conformity with the rights and obligations of these Member States and third countries under European and international law. Effective cross border cooperation between Member States and with neighbouring third countries requires that the competent authorities in each Member State are identified. Member States therefore need to designate competent authorities responsible for cooperation with other Member States or third countries. Given the differences between various marine regions or sub-regions and coastal zones, it is not appropriate to prescribe in detail in this Directive how these cooperation mechanisms should look. |
| --- | --- |

(20)

Member States should consult and
  , as far as possible,
  coordinate their plans and strategies with the relevant Member State or third country authorities in the marine region or sub-region or coastal zone concerned in conformity with the rights and obligations of these Member States and third countries under European and international law. Effective cross border cooperation between Member States and with neighbouring third countries requires that the competent authorities in each Member State are identified. Member States therefore need to designate competent authorities responsible for cooperation with other Member States or third countries. Given the differences between various marine regions or sub-regions and coastal zones, it is not appropriate to prescribe in detail in this Directive how these cooperation mechanisms should look.

, as far as possible,

Amendment 16

Amendment 16

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 21 a (new)

Recital 21 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (21a) | In order to adapt coastal areas to climate change, and to combat erosion or excessive accretion, the risks of sea ingression, the deterioration of ecological status and the loss of biodiversity of coastal ecosystems, it is extremely important that coastal sediment be managed in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, with a view to balancing out problematic areas that are at greater risk. Submarine sediment deposits on the continental shelf can be used where there is a shortage of sediment in the coastal system. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21a)

(21a)

In order to adapt coastal areas to climate change, and to combat erosion or excessive accretion, the risks of sea ingression, the deterioration of ecological status and the loss of biodiversity of coastal ecosystems, it is extremely important that coastal sediment be managed in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, with a view to balancing out problematic areas that are at greater risk. Submarine sediment deposits on the continental shelf can be used where there is a shortage of sediment in the coastal system.

In order to adapt coastal areas to climate change, and to combat erosion or excessive accretion, the risks of sea ingression, the deterioration of ecological status and the loss of biodiversity of coastal ecosystems, it is extremely important that coastal sediment be managed in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, with a view to balancing out problematic areas that are at greater risk. Submarine sediment deposits on the continental shelf can be used where there is a shortage of sediment in the coastal system.

Amendment 17

Amendment 17

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 22

Recital 22

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (22) | The management of maritime and coastal areas is complex and involves different levels of authorities, economic operators and other stakeholders. In order to guarantee sustainable development in an effective manner, it is essential that stakeholders, authorities and the public
  are
  consulted at an appropriate stage in the preparation of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies under this Directive, in accordance with relevant EU legislation.
  A good example for public consultation provisions can be found in article 2(2) of Directive 2003/35/EC. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(22)

The management of maritime and coastal areas is complex and involves different levels of authorities, economic operators and other stakeholders. In order to guarantee sustainable development in an effective manner, it is essential that stakeholders, authorities and the public
  are
  consulted at an appropriate stage in the preparation of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies under this Directive, in accordance with relevant EU legislation.
  A good example for public consultation provisions can be found in article 2(2) of Directive 2003/35/EC.

are

A good example for public consultation provisions can be found in article 2(2) of Directive 2003/35/EC.

| (22) | The management of maritime and coastal areas is complex and involves different levels of authorities, economic operators and other stakeholders. In order to guarantee sustainable development in an effective manner, it is essential that stakeholders, authorities and the public
  be
  consulted at an appropriate stage in the preparation of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies under this Directive, in accordance with relevant EU legislation. |
| --- | --- |

(22)

The management of maritime and coastal areas is complex and involves different levels of authorities, economic operators and other stakeholders. In order to guarantee sustainable development in an effective manner, it is essential that stakeholders, authorities and the public
  be
  consulted at an appropriate stage in the preparation of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies under this Directive, in accordance with relevant EU legislation.

be

Amendment 18

Amendment 18

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 25

Recital 25

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (25) | In order to ensure that the establishment of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies is based on reliable data and to avoid additional administrative burden, it is essential that Member States collect the best available data and information by making use of existing instruments and tools for data collection, such as those developed in the context of the Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(25)

In order to ensure that the establishment of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies is based on reliable data and to avoid additional administrative burden, it is essential that Member States collect the best available data and information by making use of existing instruments and tools for data collection, such as those developed in the context of the Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative.

| (25) | In order to ensure that the establishment of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies is based on reliable data and to avoid any additional administrative burden, it is essential that Member States collect
  and use
  the best available data and information by
  encouraging the relevant stakeholders to share their data and information and
  making use of existing instruments and tools for data collection, such as those developed in the context of the Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative. |
| --- | --- |

(25)

In order to ensure that the establishment of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies is based on reliable data and to avoid any additional administrative burden, it is essential that Member States collect
  and use
  the best available data and information by
  encouraging the relevant stakeholders to share their data and information and
  making use of existing instruments and tools for data collection, such as those developed in the context of the Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative.

any

and use

encouraging the relevant stakeholders to share their data and information and

Amendment 19

Amendment 19

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 25 a (new)

Recital 25 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (25a) | In order to support the widespread and coordinated implementation of this Directive throughout the Union, it would be advisable to find, from amongst existing financial instruments, resources to support demonstration programmes and exchanges of good practices and virtuous processes in coastal management and spatial management strategies, plans and governance. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(25a)

(25a)

In order to support the widespread and coordinated implementation of this Directive throughout the Union, it would be advisable to find, from amongst existing financial instruments, resources to support demonstration programmes and exchanges of good practices and virtuous processes in coastal management and spatial management strategies, plans and governance.

In order to support the widespread and coordinated implementation of this Directive throughout the Union, it would be advisable to find, from amongst existing financial instruments, resources to support demonstration programmes and exchanges of good practices and virtuous processes in coastal management and spatial management strategies, plans and governance.

Amendment 20

Amendment 20

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 28

Recital 28

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (28) | Timely transposition of the provisions of this Directive is essential since the EU has adopted a number of policy initiatives that are to be implemented by the year 2020 and which this Directive aims to support. The shortest possible deadline for the transposition of this Directive should therefore be adopted. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(28)

Timely transposition of the provisions of this Directive is essential since the EU has adopted a number of policy initiatives that are to be implemented by the year 2020 and which this Directive aims to support. The shortest possible deadline for the transposition of this Directive should therefore be adopted.

| (28) | Timely transposition of the provisions of this Directive is essential since the EU has adopted a number of policy initiatives that are to be implemented by the year 2020 and which this Directive aims to support
  and complement
  . The shortest possible deadline for the transposition of this Directive should therefore be adopted. |
| --- | --- |

(28)

Timely transposition of the provisions of this Directive is essential since the EU has adopted a number of policy initiatives that are to be implemented by the year 2020 and which this Directive aims to support
  and complement
  . The shortest possible deadline for the transposition of this Directive should therefore be adopted.

and complement

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 1

Article 1 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   This Directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning
  and
  integrated coastal management aiming at promoting the sustainable growth of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources. | 1.   This Directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning
  involving
  integrated coastal management aiming at promoting the sustainable
  development and
  growth of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources
  , in particular by supporting the priority areas identified in the Commission Communication of 13 September 2012 on Blue Growth Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   This Directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning
  and
  integrated coastal management aiming at promoting the sustainable growth of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources.

and

1.   This Directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning
  involving
  integrated coastal management aiming at promoting the sustainable
  development and
  growth of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources
  , in particular by supporting the priority areas identified in the Commission Communication of 13 September 2012 on Blue Growth Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth
  .

involving

development and

, in particular by supporting the priority areas identified in the Commission Communication of 13 September 2012 on Blue Growth Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 2

Article 1 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Within the Integrated Maritime Policy of the Union, this
  framework
  provides for the establishment and implementation by Member States of maritime spatial plans and of integrated coastal management strategies with the aim of meeting the objectives specified in Article 5. | 2.   Within the Integrated Maritime Policy of the Union, this
  Directive
  provides
  a framework
  for the establishment and implementation by Member States of maritime spatial plans and of integrated coastal management strategies with the aim of meeting the objectives specified in Article 5
  , taking into account land-sea interactions and enhanced cross-border cooperation on the basis of the respective UNCLOS provisions
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Within the Integrated Maritime Policy of the Union, this
  framework
  provides for the establishment and implementation by Member States of maritime spatial plans and of integrated coastal management strategies with the aim of meeting the objectives specified in Article 5.

framework

2.   Within the Integrated Maritime Policy of the Union, this
  Directive
  provides
  a framework
  for the establishment and implementation by Member States of maritime spatial plans and of integrated coastal management strategies with the aim of meeting the objectives specified in Article 5
  , taking into account land-sea interactions and enhanced cross-border cooperation on the basis of the respective UNCLOS provisions
  .

Directive

a framework

, taking into account land-sea interactions and enhanced cross-border cooperation on the basis of the respective UNCLOS provisions

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1

Article 2 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The provisions of this Directive shall apply to marine waters and coastal zones. | 1.   The provisions of this Directive shall apply to
  all
  marine waters and coastal zones
  of the Union, in compliance with existing Union and national law. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The provisions of this Directive shall apply to marine waters and coastal zones.

1.   The provisions of this Directive shall apply to
  all
  marine waters and coastal zones
  of the Union, in compliance with existing Union and national law.

all

of the Union, in compliance with existing Union and national law.

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 2

Article 2 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   This Directive shall not apply to activities the sole purpose of which is defence or national security.
  Each
  Member
  State
  shall, however, endeavour to ensure that such activities are conducted in a manner compatible with the objectives of this Directive. | 2.   This Directive shall not apply to activities the sole purpose of which is defence or national security. Member
  States
  shall, however, endeavour to ensure that such activities are conducted in a manner
  that is
  compatible
  , in so far as is reasonable and practicable,
  with the objectives of this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   This Directive shall not apply to activities the sole purpose of which is defence or national security.
  Each
  Member
  State
  shall, however, endeavour to ensure that such activities are conducted in a manner compatible with the objectives of this Directive.

Each

State

2.   This Directive shall not apply to activities the sole purpose of which is defence or national security. Member
  States
  shall, however, endeavour to ensure that such activities are conducted in a manner
  that is
  compatible
  , in so far as is reasonable and practicable,
  with the objectives of this Directive.

States

that is

, in so far as is reasonable and practicable,

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 1

Article 3 — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | ‘Coastal zone’ means the geomorphologic area on both sides of the seashore
  area with as the seaward limit the external limit of the territorial seas of
  Member States
  and as the landward limit, the limit
  as defined by
  the
  Member States in their
  integrated coastal management strategies
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

‘Coastal zone’ means the geomorphologic area on both sides of the seashore
  area with as the seaward limit the external limit of the territorial seas of
  Member States
  and as the landward limit, the limit
  as defined by
  the
  Member States in their
  integrated coastal management strategies
  .

area with as the seaward limit the external limit of the territorial seas of

and as the landward limit, the limit

the

integrated coastal management strategies

| 1. | ‘Coastal zone’ means the
  seashore and the
  geomorphologic area on both sides of the seashore
  as defined by
  Member States in their
  respective laws, with the seaward limit not exceeding their territorial seas
  . |
| --- | --- |

1.

‘Coastal zone’ means the
  seashore and the
  geomorphologic area on both sides of the seashore
  as defined by
  Member States in their
  respective laws, with the seaward limit not exceeding their territorial seas
  .

seashore and the

as defined by

respective laws, with the seaward limit not exceeding their territorial seas

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 2

Article 3 — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2. | ‘Integrated Maritime Policy’ means the Union policy
  with the aim
  to foster coordinated and coherent
  decision-making
  to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of Member States, in particular with regard to coastal, insular and outermost regions in the Union, as well as maritime sectors, through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.

‘Integrated Maritime Policy’ means the Union policy
  with the aim
  to foster coordinated and coherent
  decision-making
  to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of Member States, in particular with regard to coastal, insular and outermost regions in the Union, as well as maritime sectors, through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation.

with the aim

decision-making

| 2. | ‘Integrated Maritime Policy’ means the Union policy
  established
  to foster
  a
  coordinated and coherent
  cross-sectoral and trans-boundary maritime governance
  to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of Member States, in particular with regard to coastal, insular and outermost regions in the Union, as well as maritime sectors, through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation. |
| --- | --- |

2.

‘Integrated Maritime Policy’ means the Union policy
  established
  to foster
  a
  coordinated and coherent
  cross-sectoral and trans-boundary maritime governance
  to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of Member States, in particular with regard to coastal, insular and outermost regions in the Union, as well as maritime sectors, through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation.

established

a

cross-sectoral and trans-boundary maritime governance

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 2 a (new)

Article 3 — point 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a. | ‘Maritime spatial plans’ means the plan or plans resulting from a public process for analysing and planning the spatial and temporal distribution of human activities in sea areas to achieve the economic, environmental and social objectives laid down in this Directive, in accordance with the relevant national policies, with a view to identifying the utilisation of maritime space for different sea uses and encouraging multi-purpose use in particular. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.

2a.

‘Maritime spatial plans’ means the plan or plans resulting from a public process for analysing and planning the spatial and temporal distribution of human activities in sea areas to achieve the economic, environmental and social objectives laid down in this Directive, in accordance with the relevant national policies, with a view to identifying the utilisation of maritime space for different sea uses and encouraging multi-purpose use in particular.

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 2 b (new)

Article 3 — point 2 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2b. | ‘Integrated coastal management strategies’ means the formal and informal practices and/or strategies that aim at the integrated management of all policy processes affecting the coastal zone, addressing land-sea interactions of coastal activities in a coordinated way, with a view to ensuring the sustainable development of coastal and marine areas. Such strategies ensure that management or development decisions are taken coherently across sectors so as to avoid, or at least limit, conflicts over the use of coastal areas. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2b.

2b.

‘Integrated coastal management strategies’ means the formal and informal practices and/or strategies that aim at the integrated management of all policy processes affecting the coastal zone, addressing land-sea interactions of coastal activities in a coordinated way, with a view to ensuring the sustainable development of coastal and marine areas. Such strategies ensure that management or development decisions are taken coherently across sectors so as to avoid, or at least limit, conflicts over the use of coastal areas.

Separate vote

Separate vote

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 3

Article 3 — point 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3. | ‘Marine region
  or sub-region
  ’ means the marine regions
  and sub-regions
  referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2008/56/EC. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.

‘Marine region
  or sub-region
  ’ means the marine regions
  and sub-regions
  referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2008/56/EC.

or sub-region

and sub-regions

| 3. | ‘Marine region’ means the marine regions referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2008/56/EC. |
| --- | --- |

3.

‘Marine region’ means the marine regions referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2008/56/EC.

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 4

Article 3 — point 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4. | ‘Marine waters’ means the waters, the seabed and subsoil
  as defined in Article 3(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.

‘Marine waters’ means the waters, the seabed and subsoil
  as defined in Article 3(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC.

as defined in Article 3(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC.

| 4. | ‘Marine waters’ means the waters, the seabed and subsoil
  on the seaward side of the baseline from which the breadth of territorial waters is measured, extending to the outermost reach of the area where a Member State has and/or exercises jurisdiction, in accordance with UNCLOS, with the exception of waters adjacent to the countries and territories mentioned in Annex II to the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union and the French Overseas Departments and Collectivities. |
| --- | --- |

4.

‘Marine waters’ means the waters, the seabed and subsoil
  on the seaward side of the baseline from which the breadth of territorial waters is measured, extending to the outermost reach of the area where a Member State has and/or exercises jurisdiction, in accordance with UNCLOS, with the exception of waters adjacent to the countries and territories mentioned in Annex II to the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union and the French Overseas Departments and Collectivities.

on the seaward side of the baseline from which the breadth of territorial waters is measured, extending to the outermost reach of the area where a Member State has and/or exercises jurisdiction, in accordance with UNCLOS, with the exception of waters adjacent to the countries and territories mentioned in Annex II to the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union and the French Overseas Departments and Collectivities.

Amendment 31

Amendment 31

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 7

Article 3 — point 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 7. | ‘Good environmental status’ means the environmental status referred to in Article 3(5) of Directive 2008/56/EC. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

7.

‘Good environmental status’ means the environmental status referred to in Article 3(5) of Directive 2008/56/EC.

| 7. | ‘Good environmental status’ means the environmental status referred to in Article 3(5) of Directive 2008/56/EC
  and Commission Decision 2010/477/EU
  . |
| --- | --- |

7.

‘Good environmental status’ means the environmental status referred to in Article 3(5) of Directive 2008/56/EC
  and Commission Decision 2010/477/EU
  .

and Commission Decision 2010/477/EU

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 4 — paragraph 1

Article 4 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Each Member State shall establish and implement
  a
  maritime spatial plan
  or plans and an
  integrated coastal management
  strategy or
  strategies.
  They may be prepared in separate documents
  . | 1.   Each Member State shall establish and implement
  maritime spatial planning. Where a Member State does not integrate land-sea interactions in its
  maritime spatial plan
  , those interactions shall be addressed through
  integrated coastal management
  . Member States may decide whether to follow an integrated approach or to establish maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management
  strategies
  separately
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Each Member State shall establish and implement
  a
  maritime spatial plan
  or plans and an
  integrated coastal management
  strategy or
  strategies.
  They may be prepared in separate documents
  .

a

or plans and an

strategy or

They may be prepared in separate documents

1.   Each Member State shall establish and implement
  maritime spatial planning. Where a Member State does not integrate land-sea interactions in its
  maritime spatial plan
  , those interactions shall be addressed through
  integrated coastal management
  . Member States may decide whether to follow an integrated approach or to establish maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management
  strategies
  separately
  .

maritime spatial planning. Where a Member State does not integrate land-sea interactions in its

, those interactions shall be addressed through

. Member States may decide whether to follow an integrated approach or to establish maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management

separately

Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 4 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  Member States or competent regional or local authorities shall remain responsible for designing and determining the content of such plans and strategies, including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities and maritime and marine uses. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  Member States or competent regional or local authorities shall remain responsible for designing and determining the content of such plans and strategies, including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities and maritime and marine uses.

1a.

Member States or competent regional or local authorities shall remain responsible for designing and determining the content of such plans and strategies, including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities and maritime and marine uses.

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 4 — paragraph 3

Article 4 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   When establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall give due regard to the particularities of the regions and
  the
  sub-regions, the respective sector activities, the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and
  potential
  climate change impacts. | 3.   When establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall give due regard to the particularities
  and needs
  of
  , and the opportunities presented by,
  the
  marine and coastal
  regions and sub-regions, the respective
  existing and future
  sector activities, the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and climate change impacts. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   When establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall give due regard to the particularities of the regions and
  the
  sub-regions, the respective sector activities, the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and
  potential
  climate change impacts.

the

potential

3.   When establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall give due regard to the particularities
  and needs
  of
  , and the opportunities presented by,
  the
  marine and coastal
  regions and sub-regions, the respective
  existing and future
  sector activities, the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and climate change impacts.

and needs

, and the opportunities presented by,

marine and coastal

existing and future

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 4 — paragraph 3 a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3a.
     
  In the case of the Union's outermost regions in particular, Article 349 of the TFEU shall be respected, taking into account the special characteristics and constraints of those regions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3a.
     
  In the case of the Union's outermost regions in particular, Article 349 of the TFEU shall be respected, taking into account the special characteristics and constraints of those regions.

3a.

In the case of the Union's outermost regions in particular, Article 349 of the TFEU shall be respected, taking into account the special characteristics and constraints of those regions.

Amendment 36

Amendment 36

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5

Article 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies shall apply
  an
  ecosystem-based approach to
  facilitate
  the co-existence
  and prevent conflicts between competing
  sector activities in marine waters and coastal zones,
  and
  shall aim to contribute to: | 1.
     Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies shall apply
  the
  ecosystem-based approach
  , considering economic, social and environmental criteria at the same level,
  to
  support sustainable development and growth in the maritime sector. They shall promote
  the co-existence
  of the relevant
  sector activities
  in a compatible manner, minimise conflicts between those activities
  in marine waters and coastal zones,
  and promote cross-border cooperation and the multiple use of the same maritime space by different sectors. |
| | 2.
     
  Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies
  shall aim to contribute to
  the following Union objectives
  : |
| (a) | securing the energy supply of the Union by promoting the development of marine energy sources, the development of new and renewable forms of energy, the interconnection of energy networks, and energy efficiency; |

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Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies shall apply
  an
  ecosystem-based approach to
  facilitate
  the co-existence
  and prevent conflicts between competing
  sector activities in marine waters and coastal zones,
  and
  shall aim to contribute to:

an

facilitate

and prevent conflicts between competing

and

1.
     Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies shall apply
  the
  ecosystem-based approach
  , considering economic, social and environmental criteria at the same level,
  to
  support sustainable development and growth in the maritime sector. They shall promote
  the co-existence
  of the relevant
  sector activities
  in a compatible manner, minimise conflicts between those activities
  in marine waters and coastal zones,
  and promote cross-border cooperation and the multiple use of the same maritime space by different sectors.

1.

the

, considering economic, social and environmental criteria at the same level,

support sustainable development and growth in the maritime sector. They shall promote

of the relevant

in a compatible manner, minimise conflicts between those activities

and promote cross-border cooperation and the multiple use of the same maritime space by different sectors.

2.
     
  Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies
  shall aim to contribute to
  the following Union objectives
  :

2.

Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies

the following Union objectives

(a)

securing the energy supply of the Union by promoting the development of marine energy sources, the development of new and renewable forms of energy, the interconnection of energy networks, and energy efficiency;

| (a) | securing the energy supply of the Union by promoting the development of marine energy sources, the development of new and renewable forms of energy, the interconnection of energy networks, and energy efficiency; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

securing the energy supply of the Union by promoting the development of marine energy sources, the development of new and renewable forms of energy, the interconnection of energy networks, and energy efficiency;

| (b) | promoting the development of maritime transport
  and providing efficient and cost-effective shipping routes
  across Europe, including port accessibility
  and
  transport safety; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

promoting the development of maritime transport
  and providing efficient and cost-effective shipping routes
  across Europe, including port accessibility
  and
  transport safety;

and providing efficient and cost-effective shipping routes

and

| (b) | promoting the development of maritime transport across Europe, including port accessibility, transport safety
  , multimodal links and sustainability
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

promoting the development of maritime transport across Europe, including port accessibility, transport safety
  , multimodal links and sustainability
  ;

, multimodal links and sustainability

| (c) | fostering the sustainable development
  and growth
  of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, including employment in fisheries and connected sectors; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

fostering the sustainable development
  and growth
  of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, including employment in fisheries and connected sectors;

and growth

| (c) | fostering the sustainable development of the fisheries
  sector
  and
  sustainable growth of the
  aquaculture sector, including employment in fisheries and connected sectors; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

fostering the sustainable development of the fisheries
  sector
  and
  sustainable growth of the
  aquaculture sector, including employment in fisheries and connected sectors;

sector

sustainable growth of the

| (d) | ensuring the preservation, protection and improvement of the environment as well as the prudent and rational use of natural resources, notably in order to achieve good environmental status, halt the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services and reduce marine pollution risks; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

ensuring the preservation, protection and improvement of the environment as well as the prudent and rational use of natural resources, notably in order to achieve good environmental status, halt the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services and reduce marine pollution risks;

| (d) | ensuring the preservation, protection and improvement of the environment
  through a representative and coherent network of protected areas,
  as well as the prudent
  , precautionary
  and rational use of natural resources, notably in order to achieve good environmental status, halt the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services and reduce
  and prevent
  marine
  and coastal areas
  pollution risks; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

ensuring the preservation, protection and improvement of the environment
  through a representative and coherent network of protected areas,
  as well as the prudent
  , precautionary
  and rational use of natural resources, notably in order to achieve good environmental status, halt the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services and reduce
  and prevent
  marine
  and coastal areas
  pollution risks;

through a representative and coherent network of protected areas,

, precautionary

and prevent

and coastal areas

| (e) | ensuring
  climate resilient
  coastal and marine areas. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

ensuring
  climate resilient
  coastal and marine areas.

climate resilient

| (e) | ensuring
  that
  coastal and marine areas
  are more resilient to climate change impacts in order to protect vulnerable coastal areas
  . |
| --- | --- |

(e)

ensuring
  that
  coastal and marine areas
  are more resilient to climate change impacts in order to protect vulnerable coastal areas
  .

that

are more resilient to climate change impacts in order to protect vulnerable coastal areas

3.
     
  Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies may aim to contribute to further national objectives, such as:

3.

Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies may aim to contribute to further national objectives, such as:

| (a) | promoting the sustainable extraction of raw materials; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

promoting the sustainable extraction of raw materials;

promoting the sustainable extraction of raw materials;

| (b) | promoting sustainable tourism; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

promoting sustainable tourism;

promoting sustainable tourism;

| (c) | ensuring the preservation and protection of cultural heritage; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

ensuring the preservation and protection of cultural heritage;

ensuring the preservation and protection of cultural heritage;

| (d) | guaranteeing recreational and other use to the public; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

guaranteeing recreational and other use to the public;

guaranteeing recreational and other use to the public;

| (e) | preserving traditional economic and social characteristics of the maritime economy. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

preserving traditional economic and social characteristics of the maritime economy.

preserving traditional economic and social characteristics of the maritime economy.

Amendment 37

Amendment 37

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 1

Article 6 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   
  Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies
  shall establish
  operational
  steps to achieve the objectives
  as
  set out in Article 5 taking into account
  all
  relevant activities and measures applicable to them. | 1.   
  Each Member State
  shall establish
  procedural
  steps to achieve the objectives set out in Article 5, taking into account
  the
  relevant activities
  , uses
  and measures applicable to them. |

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Amendment

Amendment

1.   
  Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies
  shall establish
  operational
  steps to achieve the objectives
  as
  set out in Article 5 taking into account
  all
  relevant activities and measures applicable to them.

Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies

operational

as

all

1.   
  Each Member State
  shall establish
  procedural
  steps to achieve the objectives set out in Article 5, taking into account
  the
  relevant activities
  , uses
  and measures applicable to them.

Each Member State

procedural

the

, uses

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | ensure effective
  trans-boundary cooperation between Member States, and between national authorities and
  stakeholders of the relevant sector policies; |

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Amendment

Amendment

(b)

ensure effective
  trans-boundary cooperation between Member States, and between national authorities and
  stakeholders of the relevant sector policies;

trans-boundary cooperation between Member States, and between national authorities and

| (b) | ensure effective
  participation of the
  stakeholders of the relevant sector policies
  in accordance with Article 9
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

ensure effective
  participation of the
  stakeholders of the relevant sector policies
  in accordance with Article 9
  ;

participation of the

in accordance with Article 9

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ba) | ensure effective trans-boundary cooperation between Member States in accordance with Article 12; |

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Amendment

Amendment

(ba)

(ba)

ensure effective trans-boundary cooperation between Member States in accordance with Article 12;

ensure effective trans-boundary cooperation between Member States in accordance with Article 12;

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — point c

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | identify the trans-boundary effects of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies on the marine waters and coastal zones under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries in the same marine region or sub-region and related coastal zones and deal with them in cooperation with the competent authorities of
  these
  countries in accordance with
  Articles 12 and 13
  ; |

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Amendment

(c)

identify the trans-boundary effects of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies on the marine waters and coastal zones under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries in the same marine region or sub-region and related coastal zones and deal with them in cooperation with the competent authorities of
  these
  countries in accordance with
  Articles 12 and 13
  ;

these

Articles 12 and 13

| (c) | identify the trans-boundary effects of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies on the marine waters and coastal zones under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries in the same marine region or sub-region and related coastal zones and deal with them in cooperation with the competent authorities of
  those
  countries in accordance with
  Article 13
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

identify the trans-boundary effects of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies on the marine waters and coastal zones under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries in the same marine region or sub-region and related coastal zones and deal with them in cooperation with the competent authorities of
  those
  countries in accordance with
  Article 13
  ;

those

Article 13

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — point c a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — point c a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ca) | on the one hand, be based on the best available data and, on the other hand, guarantee the necessary flexibility to take future developments into account; |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

(ca)

(ca)

on the one hand, be based on the best available data and, on the other hand, guarantee the necessary flexibility to take future developments into account;

on the one hand, be based on the best available data and, on the other hand, guarantee the necessary flexibility to take future developments into account;

Amendment 42

Amendment 42

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 — paragraph 1

Article 7 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Maritime spatial plans shall contain at least a mapping of marine waters which identifies the actual and potential spatial and temporal distribution of all relevant maritime activities in order to achieve the objectives
  as
  set out in Article 5. | 1.   Maritime spatial plans shall contain at least a mapping of marine waters which identifies the actual
  , intended
  and potential spatial and temporal distribution of all relevant maritime
  uses and
  activities
  and important ecosystem components,
  in order to achieve the
  Union
  objectives set out in Article 5. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Maritime spatial plans shall contain at least a mapping of marine waters which identifies the actual and potential spatial and temporal distribution of all relevant maritime activities in order to achieve the objectives
  as
  set out in Article 5.

as

1.   Maritime spatial plans shall contain at least a mapping of marine waters which identifies the actual
  , intended
  and potential spatial and temporal distribution of all relevant maritime
  uses and
  activities
  and important ecosystem components,
  in order to achieve the
  Union
  objectives set out in Article 5.

, intended

uses and

and important ecosystem components,

Union

Amendment 43

Amendment 43

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

Article 7 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   When establishing maritime spatial plans Member States shall take into consideration,
  at least
  , the following activities: | 2.   When establishing maritime spatial plans Member States shall take into consideration,
  inter alia
  , the following
  uses and
  activities: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   When establishing maritime spatial plans Member States shall take into consideration,
  at least
  , the following activities:

at least

2.   When establishing maritime spatial plans Member States shall take into consideration,
  inter alia
  , the following
  uses and
  activities:

inter alia

uses and

Amendment 44

Amendment 44

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 — paragraph 2 — points a to g

Article 7 — paragraph 2 — points a to g

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy;

| (a) | installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy
  , and for bringing it onshore
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy
  , and for bringing it onshore
  ;

, and for bringing it onshore

| (b) | oil
  and
  gas extraction sites and infrastructures; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

oil
  and
  gas extraction sites and infrastructures;

and

| (b) | oil, gas
  and other raw materials exploration and
  extraction sites and infrastructures; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

oil, gas
  and other raw materials exploration and
  extraction sites and infrastructures;

and other raw materials exploration and

| (c) | maritime transport routes; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

maritime transport routes;

| (c) | maritime transport routes; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

maritime transport routes;

| (d) | submarine cable and pipeline routes; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

submarine cable and pipeline routes;

| (d) | submarine cable and pipeline routes; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

submarine cable and pipeline routes;

| (e) | fishing areas; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

fishing areas;

| (e) | existing and potential
  fishing areas; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

existing and potential
  fishing areas;

existing and potential

| (f) | sea farming
  sites
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

sea farming
  sites
  ;

sites

| (f) | sea farming
  areas
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

sea farming
  areas
  ;

areas

| (g) | nature conservation sites. |
| --- | --- |

(g)

nature conservation sites.

| (g) | nature
  and species protection and
  conservation sites
  , Natura 2000 areas, other sensitive marine ecosystems and surrounding areas, in accordance with Union and national law; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

nature
  and species protection and
  conservation sites
  , Natura 2000 areas, other sensitive marine ecosystems and surrounding areas, in accordance with Union and national law;

and species protection and

, Natura 2000 areas, other sensitive marine ecosystems and surrounding areas, in accordance with Union and national law;

| (h) | marine and coastal tourism; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

(h)

marine and coastal tourism;

marine and coastal tourism;

| (i) | cultural heritage protection sites; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

cultural heritage protection sites;

cultural heritage protection sites;

| (j) | military training areas
  . |
| --- | --- |

(j)

(j)

military training areas
  .

military training areas

Amendment 45

Amendment 45

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 1

Article 8 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Integrated coastal management
  strategies shall contain at least, an inventory of
  existing measures applied in coastal zones and an analysis of the need for additional actions in order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 5.
  The strategies
  shall
  provide for
  integrated and cross-sectoral policy implementation and consider interactions between terrestrial and maritime activities. | 1.   
  When establishing
  integrated coastal management
  Member States shall decide whether to use a set of practices or one or more strategies. They shall identify
  existing measures applied in coastal zones and
  undertake
  an analysis of the need for additional actions in order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 5.
  Integrated coastal management
  shall
  enhance
  integrated and cross-sectoral policy implementation and
  take
  interactions between terrestrial and maritime activities
  into consideration in order to ensure land-sea connectivity
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Integrated coastal management
  strategies shall contain at least, an inventory of
  existing measures applied in coastal zones and an analysis of the need for additional actions in order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 5.
  The strategies
  shall
  provide for
  integrated and cross-sectoral policy implementation and consider interactions between terrestrial and maritime activities.

strategies shall contain at least, an inventory of

The strategies

provide for

1.   
  When establishing
  integrated coastal management
  Member States shall decide whether to use a set of practices or one or more strategies. They shall identify
  existing measures applied in coastal zones and
  undertake
  an analysis of the need for additional actions in order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 5.
  Integrated coastal management
  shall
  enhance
  integrated and cross-sectoral policy implementation and
  take
  interactions between terrestrial and maritime activities
  into consideration in order to ensure land-sea connectivity
  .

When establishing

Member States shall decide whether to use a set of practices or one or more strategies. They shall identify

undertake

Integrated coastal management

enhance

take

into consideration in order to ensure land-sea connectivity

Amendment 46

Amendment 46

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   When establishing integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall take into consideration
  , at least, the following activities
  : | 2.   When establishing integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall take into consideration: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   When establishing integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall take into consideration
  , at least, the following activities
  :

, at least, the following activities

2.   When establishing integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall take into consideration:

Amendment 47

Amendment 47

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point a

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | utilisation of specific natural resources including installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

(a)

utilisation of specific natural resources including installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy;

utilisation of specific natural resources including installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy;

deleted

deleted

Amendment 48

Amendment 48

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point a a (new)

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point a a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (aa) | already established practices and strategies in line with Recommendation 2002/413/EC; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

already established practices and strategies in line with Recommendation 2002/413/EC;

already established practices and strategies in line with Recommendation 2002/413/EC;

Amendment 49

Amendment 49

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point a b (new)

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point a b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ab) | existing formal and informal practices, networks and cross-border cooperation mechanisms; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ab)

(ab)

existing formal and informal practices, networks and cross-border cooperation mechanisms;

existing formal and informal practices, networks and cross-border cooperation mechanisms;

Amendment 50

Amendment 50

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point a c (new)

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point a c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ac) | relevant activities, installations, facilities and infrastructure; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ac)

(ac)

relevant activities, installations, facilities and infrastructure;

relevant activities, installations, facilities and infrastructure;

Amendment 51

Amendment 51

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | development of infrastructure, energy facilities, transport, ports, maritime works and other structures including green infrastructure; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

(b)

development of infrastructure, energy facilities, transport, ports, maritime works and other structures including green infrastructure;

development of infrastructure, energy facilities, transport, ports, maritime works and other structures including green infrastructure;

deleted

deleted

Amendment 52

Amendment 52

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point c

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | agriculture and industry; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

(c)

agriculture and industry;

agriculture and industry;

deleted

deleted

Amendment 53

Amendment 53

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point d

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | fishing and aquaculture; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

(d)

fishing and aquaculture;

fishing and aquaculture;

deleted

deleted

Amendment 54

Amendment 54

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point e

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | conservation, restoration and management of coastal ecosystems, ecosystem services and nature, coastal landscapes and islands; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

conservation, restoration and management of coastal ecosystems, ecosystem services and nature, coastal landscapes and islands;

| (e) | protection,
  conservation, restoration and management of coastal ecosystems,
  protected deltas and wetland areas,
  ecosystem services and nature, coastal landscapes and islands; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

protection,
  conservation, restoration and management of coastal ecosystems,
  protected deltas and wetland areas,
  ecosystem services and nature, coastal landscapes and islands;

protection,

protected deltas and wetland areas,

Amendment 55

Amendment 55

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point f

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point f

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (f) | mitigation and adaptation to climate change. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(f)

mitigation and adaptation to climate change.

| (f) | mitigation and adaptation to climate change
  , in particular increasing the resilience of the ecosystem
  . |
| --- | --- |

(f)

mitigation and adaptation to climate change
  , in particular increasing the resilience of the ecosystem
  .

, in particular increasing the resilience of the ecosystem

Amendment 56

Amendment 56

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 — paragraph 1

Article 9 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.
     Member States shall establish means for
  the
  public participation
  of all interested parties
  at an early stage in the development of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies. | Member States shall establish means for public participation
  by informing and consulting the relevant stakeholders and authorities and the public concerned
  at an early stage in the development of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies.
  Member States shall also ensure that those stakeholders and authorities, and the public concerned, have access to the results once they are finalised. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.
     Member States shall establish means for
  the
  public participation
  of all interested parties
  at an early stage in the development of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies.

1.

the

of all interested parties

Member States shall establish means for public participation
  by informing and consulting the relevant stakeholders and authorities and the public concerned
  at an early stage in the development of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies.
  Member States shall also ensure that those stakeholders and authorities, and the public concerned, have access to the results once they are finalised.

by informing and consulting the relevant stakeholders and authorities and the public concerned

Member States shall also ensure that those stakeholders and authorities, and the public concerned, have access to the results once they are finalised.

Amendment 57

Amendment 57

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 — paragraph 2

Article 9 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.
     
  Public participation shall ensure that the relevant stakeholders and authorities and the public concerned are consulted on the draft plans and strategies and have access to the results once available. | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.
     
  Public participation shall ensure that the relevant stakeholders and authorities and the public concerned are consulted on the draft plans and strategies and have access to the results once available.

2.

Public participation shall ensure that the relevant stakeholders and authorities and the public concerned are consulted on the draft plans and strategies and have access to the results once available.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 58

Amendment 58

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 — paragraph 3

Article 9 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.
     
  When establishing means of public consultation, Member States shall act in accordance with relevant provisions in other Union legislation. | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.
     
  When establishing means of public consultation, Member States shall act in accordance with relevant provisions in other Union legislation.

3.

When establishing means of public consultation, Member States shall act in accordance with relevant provisions in other Union legislation.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 59

Amendment 59

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 — paragraph 1

Article 10 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Member States shall organise the collection of the best available data and the exchange of information necessary for maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies. | 1.   Member States shall organise the collection
  and use
  of the best available data and the exchange of information necessary for maritime spatial plans and
  the implementation of
  integrated coastal management strategies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Member States shall organise the collection of the best available data and the exchange of information necessary for maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies.

1.   Member States shall organise the collection
  and use
  of the best available data and the exchange of information necessary for maritime spatial plans and
  the implementation of
  integrated coastal management strategies.

and use

the implementation of

Amendment 60

Amendment 60

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 — paragraph 3

Article 10 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   When organising the collection and exchange of the data referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall make use, as far as possible, of instruments and tools developed under the Integrated Maritime Policy. | 3.   When organising the collection and exchange of the data referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall make use, as far as possible, of instruments and tools developed under the Integrated Maritime Policy
  and other relevant Union policies, such as those set out in Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE)

   (27 bis)

  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   When organising the collection and exchange of the data referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall make use, as far as possible, of instruments and tools developed under the Integrated Maritime Policy.

3.   When organising the collection and exchange of the data referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall make use, as far as possible, of instruments and tools developed under the Integrated Maritime Policy
  and other relevant Union policies, such as those set out in Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE)

   (27 bis)

  .

and other relevant Union policies, such as those set out in Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE)

27 bis

.

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 11

Article 11

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are subject to the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC. | Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are subject to the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC
  and of Article 6 of Directive 92/43/EEC, where applicable
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are subject to the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC.

Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are subject to the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC
  and of Article 6 of Directive 92/43/EEC, where applicable
  .

and of Article 6 of Directive 92/43/EEC, where applicable

Amendment 62

Amendment 62

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 1

Article 12 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Each Member State bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of another Member State shall cooperate to ensure that maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are coherent and coordinated across the coastal zone or marine region and/or sub-region concerned. Such cooperation shall in particular take into account issues of a transnational nature, such as cross-border infrastructure. | 1.   Each Member State bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of another Member State shall
  take all necessary steps to
  cooperate to ensure that maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are coherent and coordinated across the coastal zone or marine region and/or sub-region concerned. Such cooperation shall in particular take into account issues of a transnational nature, such as cross-border infrastructure
  , and shall aim at a common vision for each existing and future sea-basin strategy
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Each Member State bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of another Member State shall cooperate to ensure that maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are coherent and coordinated across the coastal zone or marine region and/or sub-region concerned. Such cooperation shall in particular take into account issues of a transnational nature, such as cross-border infrastructure.

1.   Each Member State bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of another Member State shall
  take all necessary steps to
  cooperate to ensure that maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are coherent and coordinated across the coastal zone or marine region and/or sub-region concerned. Such cooperation shall in particular take into account issues of a transnational nature, such as cross-border infrastructure
  , and shall aim at a common vision for each existing and future sea-basin strategy
  .

take all necessary steps to

, and shall aim at a common vision for each existing and future sea-basin strategy

Amendment 63

Amendment 63

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 12 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  In order to enable cooperation to take place, Member States should, where possible, coordinate the timing of new Maritime Spatial Plans or the review cycles of existing ones. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  In order to enable cooperation to take place, Member States should, where possible, coordinate the timing of new Maritime Spatial Plans or the review cycles of existing ones.

1a.

In order to enable cooperation to take place, Member States should, where possible, coordinate the timing of new Maritime Spatial Plans or the review cycles of existing ones.

Amendment 64

Amendment 64

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 2 — point a

Article 12 — paragraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | regional institutional cooperation structures covering the coastal zone or the marine region or sub-region concerned, or |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

regional institutional cooperation structures covering the coastal zone or the marine region or sub-region concerned, or

| (a) | Regional Seas Conventions or other
  regional institutional cooperation structures covering the coastal zone or the marine region or sub-region concerned, or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Regional Seas Conventions or other
  regional institutional cooperation structures covering the coastal zone or the marine region or sub-region concerned, or

Regional Seas Conventions or other

Amendment 65

Amendment 65

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 12 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | a
  dedicated
  network of Member States' competent authorities covering the marine region and/or sub-region concerned. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

a
  dedicated
  network of Member States' competent authorities covering the marine region and/or sub-region concerned.

dedicated

| (b) | a network of Member States' competent authorities covering the
  coastal zone,
  marine region and/or sub-region concerned
  , or |
| --- | --- |

(b)

a network of Member States' competent authorities covering the
  coastal zone,
  marine region and/or sub-region concerned
  , or

coastal zone,

, or

Amendment 66

Amendment 66

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)

Article 12 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ba) | any other approach that meets the requirements of paragraph 1. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ba)

(ba)

any other approach that meets the requirements of paragraph 1.

any other approach that meets the requirements of paragraph 1.

Amendment 67

Amendment 67

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 13

Article 13

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Member States bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall make every effort to coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub-region and the related coastal zone concerned. | Member States bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall
  , in compliance with international maritime law and conventions, consult that country and
  make every effort to
  cooperate and
  coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub-region and the related coastal zone concerned. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Member States bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall make every effort to coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub-region and the related coastal zone concerned.

Member States bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall
  , in compliance with international maritime law and conventions, consult that country and
  make every effort to
  cooperate and
  coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub-region and the related coastal zone concerned.

, in compliance with international maritime law and conventions, consult that country and

cooperate and

Amendment 87

Amendment 87

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 14

Article 14

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Each Member State shall designate for each coastal zone and marine region
  or sub-region
  concerned, the authority or authorities
  competent for
  the implementation of this Directive, including to ensure cooperation with other Member States as defined in Article 12 and cooperation with third countries as defined in Article 13. | 1.   Each Member State shall designate for each coastal zone and marine region concerned, the authority or authorities
  in charge of
  the implementation of this Directive, including to ensure cooperation with other Member States as defined in Article 12 and cooperation with third countries as defined in Article 13. |
| 2.   Each Member State shall provide the Commission with a list of the
  competent
  authorities, together with the items of information listed in Annex I to this Directive. | 2.   Each Member State shall provide the Commission with a list of the authorities
  in charge
  , together with the items of information listed in Annex I to this Directive. |
| 3.   At the same time, each Member State shall send to the Commission a list of their competent authorities responsible for those international bodies in which they participate and which are relevant for the implementation of this Directive. | 3.   At the same time, each Member State shall send to the Commission a list of their competent authorities responsible for those international bodies in which they participate and which are relevant for the implementation of this Directive. |
| 4.   Each Member State shall inform the Commission of any change to the information provided pursuant to paragraph 1 within six months of such a change coming into effect. | 4.   Each Member State shall inform the Commission of any change to the information provided pursuant to paragraph 1 within six months of such a change coming into effect. |
| | 4a.
     
  In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, each Member State may designate its authorities in charge in accordance with the institutional and governance levels in place. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Each Member State shall designate for each coastal zone and marine region
  or sub-region
  concerned, the authority or authorities
  competent for
  the implementation of this Directive, including to ensure cooperation with other Member States as defined in Article 12 and cooperation with third countries as defined in Article 13.

or sub-region

competent for

1.   Each Member State shall designate for each coastal zone and marine region concerned, the authority or authorities
  in charge of
  the implementation of this Directive, including to ensure cooperation with other Member States as defined in Article 12 and cooperation with third countries as defined in Article 13.

in charge of

2.   Each Member State shall provide the Commission with a list of the
  competent
  authorities, together with the items of information listed in Annex I to this Directive.

competent

2.   Each Member State shall provide the Commission with a list of the authorities
  in charge
  , together with the items of information listed in Annex I to this Directive.

in charge

3.   At the same time, each Member State shall send to the Commission a list of their competent authorities responsible for those international bodies in which they participate and which are relevant for the implementation of this Directive.

3.   At the same time, each Member State shall send to the Commission a list of their competent authorities responsible for those international bodies in which they participate and which are relevant for the implementation of this Directive.

4.   Each Member State shall inform the Commission of any change to the information provided pursuant to paragraph 1 within six months of such a change coming into effect.

4.   Each Member State shall inform the Commission of any change to the information provided pursuant to paragraph 1 within six months of such a change coming into effect.

4a.
     
  In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, each Member State may designate its authorities in charge in accordance with the institutional and governance levels in place.

4a.

In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, each Member State may designate its authorities in charge in accordance with the institutional and governance levels in place.

Amendment 68

Amendment 68

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 — paragraph 2

Article 15 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   This report shall at least contain information on the implementation of Articles 6 to 13. | 2.   This report shall at least contain information on the implementation of Articles 6 to 13.
  Where possible, the content and format of the report shall be harmonised with the relevant specifications laid down in Directive 2008/56/EC. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   This report shall at least contain information on the implementation of Articles 6 to 13.

2.   This report shall at least contain information on the implementation of Articles 6 to 13.
  Where possible, the content and format of the report shall be harmonised with the relevant specifications laid down in Directive 2008/56/EC.

Where possible, the content and format of the report shall be harmonised with the relevant specifications laid down in Directive 2008/56/EC.

Amendment 69

Amendment 69

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 — paragraph 3

Article 15 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The Commission shall submit a progress report to the European Parliament and Council outlining the progress made in implementing this Directive. | 3.   The Commission shall submit a progress report to the European Parliament and Council
  at the latest one year after the deadline for the establishment of the maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies,
  outlining the progress made in implementing this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The Commission shall submit a progress report to the European Parliament and Council outlining the progress made in implementing this Directive.

3.   The Commission shall submit a progress report to the European Parliament and Council
  at the latest one year after the deadline for the establishment of the maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies,
  outlining the progress made in implementing this Directive.

at the latest one year after the deadline for the establishment of the maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies,

Amendment 70

Amendment 70

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt provisions on: | 1.   The Commission may
  , without prejudice to specifications concerning substantive related plans and strategies
  , by means of implementing acts, adopt provisions on: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt provisions on:

1.   The Commission may
  , without prejudice to specifications concerning substantive related plans and strategies
  , by means of implementing acts, adopt provisions on:

, without prejudice to specifications concerning substantive related plans and strategies

Amendment 71

Amendment 71

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point a — introductory part

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point a — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | operational
  specifications for management of data referred in Article 10, provided they have not been established by other
  EU legislation
  , such as Directive 2007/2/EC or 2008/56/EC, on |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

operational
  specifications for management of data referred in Article 10, provided they have not been established by other
  EU legislation
  , such as Directive 2007/2/EC or 2008/56/EC, on

operational

EU legislation

| (a) | process-related
  specifications for management of data referred in Article 10, provided they have not been established by other
  legal acts of the Union
  , such as Directive 2007/2/EC or 2008/56/EC, on |
| --- | --- |

(a)

process-related
  specifications for management of data referred in Article 10, provided they have not been established by other
  legal acts of the Union
  , such as Directive 2007/2/EC or 2008/56/EC, on

process-related

legal acts of the Union

Amendment 72

Amendment 72

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point a — indent 1

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point a — indent 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | the sharing of data, and interfacing with existing data management and collection processes; and |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

the sharing of data, and interfacing with existing data management and collection processes; and

| — | the
  effective
  sharing of data, and interfacing with existing
  systems for
  data management and collection processes; and |
| --- | --- |

—

the
  effective
  sharing of data, and interfacing with existing
  systems for
  data management and collection processes; and

effective

systems for

Amendment 73

Amendment 73

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point b — introductory part

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point b — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | the
  operational
  steps
  for
  the establishment and reporting on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies concerning: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

the
  operational
  steps
  for
  the establishment and reporting on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies concerning:

operational

for

| (b) | the
  process-related
  steps
  that contribute to
  the establishment and reporting on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies concerning: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the
  process-related
  steps
  that contribute to
  the establishment and reporting on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies concerning:

process-related

that contribute to

Amendment 74

Amendment 74

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point b — indent 3

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point b — indent 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | cross-border co-operation
  modalities; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

cross-border co-operation
  modalities;

cross-border co-operation

| — | the most effective
  modalities
  of cross-border cooperation. |
| --- | --- |

—

the most effective
  modalities
  of cross-border cooperation.

the most effective

of cross-border cooperation.

Amendment 75

Amendment 75

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point b — indent 4

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point b — indent 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | public consultation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

public consultation.

public consultation.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 76

Amendment 76

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 17 — paragraph 2

Article 17 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Where reference is made to
  paragraph 1
  , Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. | 2.   Where reference is made to
  this paragraph
  , Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Where reference is made to
  paragraph 1
  , Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.

paragraph 1

2.   Where reference is made to
  this paragraph
  , Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.

this paragraph

Amendment 77

Amendment 77

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 18 — paragraph 2

Article 18 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   When Member States adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Each Member State shall determine how such reference is to be made. | 2.   When Member States adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1,
  following the entry into force of this Directive,
  they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Each Member State shall determine how such reference is to be made. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   When Member States adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Each Member State shall determine how such reference is to be made.

2.   When Member States adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1,
  following the entry into force of this Directive,
  they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Each Member State shall determine how such reference is to be made.

following the entry into force of this Directive,

Amendment 78

Amendment 78

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 18 — paragraph 4

Article 18 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   The maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies referred to in Article 4(1) shall be established within a period of
  36
  months after the entry into force of this Directive. | 4.   The maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies referred to in Article 4(1) shall be established within a period of
  48
  months after the entry into force of this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   The maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies referred to in Article 4(1) shall be established within a period of
  36
  months after the entry into force of this Directive.

36

4.   The maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies referred to in Article 4(1) shall be established within a period of
  48
  months after the entry into force of this Directive.

48

Amendment 79

Amendment 79

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 18 — paragraph 5

Article 18 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   The reports referred to in Article 15(1) shall be provided, at the latest,
  42
  months following the entry into force of
  the
  Directive, and every six years thereafter. | 5.   The reports referred to in Article 15(1) shall be provided, at the latest,
  54
  months following the entry into force of
  this
  Directive, and every six years thereafter. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   The reports referred to in Article 15(1) shall be provided, at the latest,
  42
  months following the entry into force of
  the
  Directive, and every six years thereafter.

42

the

5.   The reports referred to in Article 15(1) shall be provided, at the latest,
  54
  months following the entry into force of
  this
  Directive, and every six years thereafter.

54

this

Amendment 80

Amendment 80

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 18 — paragraph 6

Article 18 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   The progress report referred to in Article 15(3) shall be submitted at the latest six months after the date referred to in paragraph 5, and every
  six
  years thereafter. | 6.   The progress report referred to in Article 15(3) shall be submitted at the latest six months after the date referred to in paragraph 5, and every
  four
  years thereafter. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.   The progress report referred to in Article 15(3) shall be submitted at the latest six months after the date referred to in paragraph 5, and every
  six
  years thereafter.

six

6.   The progress report referred to in Article 15(3) shall be submitted at the latest six months after the date referred to in paragraph 5, and every
  four
  years thereafter.

four

Amendment 81

Amendment 81

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 18 — paragraph 6 a (new)

Article 18 — paragraph 6 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 6a.
     
  The transposition obligations contained in this Directive shall not apply to landlocked Member States. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6a.
     
  The transposition obligations contained in this Directive shall not apply to landlocked Member States.

6a.

The transposition obligations contained in this Directive shall not apply to landlocked Member States.

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(1)  The matter was referred back to the committee responsible for reconsideration pursuant to Rule 57(2), second subparagraph (A7-0379/2013).

1

(2)  

  OJ L 279, 23.10.2010, p. 1.

2

OJ L 279, 23.10.2010, p. 1.

(18 bis)  

  OJ L 148, 6.6.2002, p. 24.

18 bis

OJ L 148, 6.6.2002, p. 24.

(19)  OJ L 140, 5.6.2009,
  pp. 16-62

  .

19

pp. 16-62

(20)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p.
  59-80

  .

20

59-80

(21)  OJ L 167,
  30/04/2005, pp. 1-38

  .

21

30/04/2005, pp. 1-38

(22)  COM(2011)0244 final.

22

(23)  COM(2011)0571 final.

23

(24)  COM(2013) XXX.

24

(19)  OJ L 140, 5.6.2009,
  p. 16

  .

19

p. 16

(20)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p.
  59

  .

20

59

(20 bis)  

  OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7.

20 bis

OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7.

(20 ter)  

  OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7.

20 ter

OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7.

(21)  OJ L 167,
  30.4.2004, p. 1

  .

21

30.4.2004, p. 1

(22)  COM(2011)0244.

22

(23)  COM(2011)0571.

23

(24)  COM(2013) XXX.

24

(25)  COM(2010)0461 final.

25

(25)  COM(2010)0461.

25

(27 bis)  

  OJ L 108, 25.4.2007, p. 1.

27 bis

OJ L 108, 25.4.2007, p. 1.

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