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| 22.1.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CE 16/189 |
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22.1.2010

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CE 16/189

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Support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development *

P6_TA(2008)0551

European Parliament legislative resolution of 19 November 2008 on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (COM(2008)0306 — C6-0242/2008 — 2008/0105(CNS))

(2010/C 16 E/37)

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2008)0306), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2008)0306),

| — | having regard to Articles 36 and 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0242/2008), |
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having regard to Articles 36 and 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0242/2008),

| — | having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the opinion of the Committee on Regional Development (A6-0390/2008), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the opinion of the Committee on Regional Development (A6-0390/2008),

1.   Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

2.   Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

3.   Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

4.   Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

5.   Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS |
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| Amendment 1


  Proposal for a regulation — amending act


  Recital 1 |
| (1) | In the context of the assessment of the implementation of the common agricultural policy (CAP) reform of 2003, climate change, renewable energies, water management
  and
  biodiversity were identified as crucial new challenges for European agriculture. |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS

Amendment 1

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Recital 1

Recital 1

(1)

In the context of the assessment of the implementation of the common agricultural policy (CAP) reform of 2003, climate change, renewable energies, water management
  and
  biodiversity were identified as crucial new challenges for European agriculture.

and

| (1) | In the context of the assessment of the implementation of the common agricultural policy (CAP) reform of 2003, climate change, renewable energies, water management, biodiversity
  and discontinuation of milk quotas
  were identified as crucial new challenges for European agriculture. |
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(1)

In the context of the assessment of the implementation of the common agricultural policy (CAP) reform of 2003, climate change, renewable energies, water management, biodiversity
  and discontinuation of milk quotas
  were identified as crucial new challenges for European agriculture.

and discontinuation of milk quotas

Amendment 2

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Recital 5

Recital 5

| (5) | It
  is important that operations related to these priorities are further strengthened in the rural development programmes approved in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005. |
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(5)

It
  is important that operations related to these priorities are further strengthened in the rural development programmes approved in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005.

It

| (5) | Where Member States' existing rural development programmes do not include sufficient and relevant measures as indicated in Annex II, it
  is important that operations related to these priorities are further strengthened in the rural development programmes approved in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005. |
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(5)

Where Member States' existing rural development programmes do not include sufficient and relevant measures as indicated in Annex II, it
  is important that operations related to these priorities are further strengthened in the rural development programmes approved in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005.

Where Member States' existing rural development programmes do not include sufficient and relevant measures as indicated in Annex II, it

Amendment 3

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Recital 5a (new)

Recital 5a (new)

| (5a) | The 2007 Eurobarometer survey entitled ‘Attitudes of EU citizens towards Animal Welfare’ shows that a large majority (72 %) of EU citizens believe that farmers should be remunerated for the increased costs that can result from higher animal welfare standards. In addition, the Protocol on protection and welfare of animals annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community by the Treaty of Amsterdam requires that, in formulating and implementing agriculture policies, the Community and the Member States must pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals. |
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(5a)

(5a)

The 2007 Eurobarometer survey entitled ‘Attitudes of EU citizens towards Animal Welfare’ shows that a large majority (72 %) of EU citizens believe that farmers should be remunerated for the increased costs that can result from higher animal welfare standards. In addition, the Protocol on protection and welfare of animals annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community by the Treaty of Amsterdam requires that, in formulating and implementing agriculture policies, the Community and the Member States must pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals.

Amendment 4

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Recital 6

Recital 6

| (6) | Given the importance of these Community priorities,
  the obligation for the
  Member States
  to
  provide in rural development programmes for operations related to the new challenges
  should
  be set out. |
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(6)

Given the importance of these Community priorities,
  the obligation for the
  Member States
  to
  provide in rural development programmes for operations related to the new challenges
  should
  be set out.

the obligation for the

to

should

| (6) | Given the importance of these Community priorities, Member States
  should
  provide in rural development programmes for
  a greater proportion of
  operations related to the new challenges
  to
  be set out,
  but only if, to date, Member States have not yet attached sufficient importance to those Community priorities
  . |
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(6)

Given the importance of these Community priorities, Member States
  should
  provide in rural development programmes for
  a greater proportion of
  operations related to the new challenges
  to
  be set out,
  but only if, to date, Member States have not yet attached sufficient importance to those Community priorities
  .

should

a greater proportion of

to

but only if, to date, Member States have not yet attached sufficient importance to those Community priorities

Amendment 5

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Recital 7

Recital 7

| (7) | Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 provides that, with a view to taking account of major changes in the Community priorities in particular, the Community strategic guidelines for rural development (programming period 2007 to 2013) adopted by Council Decision 2006/144/EC may be subject to review. Therefore, a
  general obligation
  for the Member States to revise the national strategy plans following the review of the Community strategic guidelines
  should be set out
  in order to arrange the context for the programmes to be modified. |
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(7)

Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 provides that, with a view to taking account of major changes in the Community priorities in particular, the Community strategic guidelines for rural development (programming period 2007 to 2013) adopted by Council Decision 2006/144/EC may be subject to review. Therefore, a
  general obligation
  for the Member States to revise the national strategy plans following the review of the Community strategic guidelines
  should be set out
  in order to arrange the context for the programmes to be modified.

general obligation

should be set out

| (7) | Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 provides that, with a view to taking account of major changes in the Community priorities in particular, the Community strategic guidelines for rural development (programming period 2007 to 2013) adopted by Council Decision 2006/144/EC may be subject to review. Therefore, the Member States
  that have not already adopted relevant measures should be encouraged
  to revise the national strategy plans following the review of the Community strategic guidelines in order to arrange the context for the programmes to be modified. |
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(7)

Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 provides that, with a view to taking account of major changes in the Community priorities in particular, the Community strategic guidelines for rural development (programming period 2007 to 2013) adopted by Council Decision 2006/144/EC may be subject to review. Therefore, the Member States
  that have not already adopted relevant measures should be encouraged
  to revise the national strategy plans following the review of the Community strategic guidelines in order to arrange the context for the programmes to be modified.

that have not already adopted relevant measures should be encouraged

Amendment 6

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Recital 9

Recital 9

| (9) | In view of the new obligations, the requirements on the content of the rural development programmes should be adapted. A non-exhaustive list of types of operations should be provided in order to help the Member States to identify the relevant operations related to the new challenges in the context of the legal framework for rural development. |
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(9)

In view of the new obligations, the requirements on the content of the rural development programmes should be adapted. A non-exhaustive list of types of operations should be provided in order to help the Member States to identify the relevant operations related to the new challenges in the context of the legal framework for rural development.

| (9) | In view of the new obligations, the requirements on the content of the rural development programmes should be adapted
  where necessary
  . A non-exhaustive list
  which can subsequently be extended, depending on Member States' requirements
  , of types of operations should be provided in order to help the Member States to identify the relevant operations related to the new challenges in the context of the legal framework for rural development. |
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(9)

In view of the new obligations, the requirements on the content of the rural development programmes should be adapted
  where necessary
  . A non-exhaustive list
  which can subsequently be extended, depending on Member States' requirements
  , of types of operations should be provided in order to help the Member States to identify the relevant operations related to the new challenges in the context of the legal framework for rural development.

where necessary

which can subsequently be extended, depending on Member States' requirements

Amendment 7

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Recital 9a (new)

Recital 9a (new)

| (9a) | It is also appropriate to adapt Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 with regard to natural handicap payments in mountain areas and payments in other areas with handicaps. The present scheme on the basis of Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (1), which is to apply during the new support period until 2009, should be continued until the end of the current support period. |
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(9a)

(9a)

It is also appropriate to adapt Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 with regard to natural handicap payments in mountain areas and payments in other areas with handicaps. The present scheme on the basis of Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (1

Amendment 8

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Recital 10

Recital 10

| (10) | In order to provide additional incentives to beneficiaries for the uptake of operations related to the new priorities, the possibility to establish
  higher amounts and rates of
  support for such operations should be given. |
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(10)

In order to provide additional incentives to beneficiaries for the uptake of operations related to the new priorities, the possibility to establish
  higher amounts and rates of
  support for such operations should be given.

higher amounts and rates of

| (10) | In order to provide additional incentives to beneficiaries for the uptake of operations related to the new priorities, the possibility to establish support for such operations
  without additional national cofinancing
  should be given.
  The same option should be applicable by the Member States for the transfer of innovation from applied research
  . |
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(10)

In order to provide additional incentives to beneficiaries for the uptake of operations related to the new priorities, the possibility to establish support for such operations
  without additional national cofinancing
  should be given.
  The same option should be applicable by the Member States for the transfer of innovation from applied research
  .

without additional national cofinancing

The same option should be applicable by the Member States for the transfer of innovation from applied research

Amendment 9

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Recital 11

Recital 11

| (11) | In accordance with Article 9(4) and Article 10(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No XXXX/XXXX of XX/XX/2008 [establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers] financial resources raised by way of the additional modulation are to be used for rural development support. It is appropriate to ensure that an amount equal to those financial resources should be used to support operations related to the new challenges. |
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(11)

In accordance with Article 9(4) and Article 10(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No XXXX/XXXX of XX/XX/2008 [establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers] financial resources raised by way of the additional modulation are to be used for rural development support. It is appropriate to ensure that an amount equal to those financial resources should be used to support operations related to the new challenges.

| (11) | In accordance with Article 9(4) and Article 10(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No XXXX/XXXX of XX/XX/2008 [establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers] financial resources raised by way of the additional modulation,
  where not already provided for by those Member States applying national voluntary modulation under Council Regulation (EC) 378/2007

   (2), are to be used for rural development support. It is appropriate to ensure that an amount equal to those financial resources should be used to support
  both existing and new
  operations related to the new challenges
  according to the decisions of each Member State. However, care must be taken not to deter farm production where its contribution to rural development is vital
  . |
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(11)

In accordance with Article 9(4) and Article 10(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No XXXX/XXXX of XX/XX/2008 [establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers] financial resources raised by way of the additional modulation,
  where not already provided for by those Member States applying national voluntary modulation under Council Regulation (EC) 378/2007

   (2), are to be used for rural development support. It is appropriate to ensure that an amount equal to those financial resources should be used to support
  both existing and new
  operations related to the new challenges
  according to the decisions of each Member State. However, care must be taken not to deter farm production where its contribution to rural development is vital
  .

where not already provided for by those Member States applying national voluntary modulation under Council Regulation (EC) 378/2007

2

both existing and new

according to the decisions of each Member State. However, care must be taken not to deter farm production where its contribution to rural development is vital

Amendment 10

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Recital 11a (new)

Recital 11a (new)

| (11a) | Those operations should be congruent with operations funded from other Community resources, in particular from the Structural Funds (European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund and Cohesion Fund). |
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(11a)

(11a)

Those operations should be congruent with operations funded from other Community resources, in particular from the Structural Funds (European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund and Cohesion Fund).

Amendment 11

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Recital 12

Recital 12

| (12) | Given the additional, specific
  and binding
  use of these amounts equal
  to those financial resources
  , the established balance between objectives of the support for rural development
  should
  not be affected. |
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(12)

Given the additional, specific
  and binding
  use of these amounts equal
  to those financial resources
  , the established balance between objectives of the support for rural development
  should
  not be affected.

and binding

to those financial resources

should

| (12) | Given the additional
  and
  specific use of these
  equal
  amounts, the established balance between objectives of the support for rural development
  must
  not be affected;
  accordingly, when resources related to the new priorities are being used, the balance between objectives defined in Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 should be preserved
  . |
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(12)

Given the additional
  and
  specific use of these
  equal
  amounts, the established balance between objectives of the support for rural development
  must
  not be affected;
  accordingly, when resources related to the new priorities are being used, the balance between objectives defined in Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 should be preserved
  .

and

equal

must

accordingly, when resources related to the new priorities are being used, the balance between objectives defined in Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 should be preserved

Amendment 12

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Recital 12a (new)

Recital 12a (new)

| (12a) | In order to ensure adequate funding for rural development programmes, greater flexibility should be introduced to enable, moreover, the use, within the same Member State, of unspent resources of the Structural Funds (Heading 1b) for this purpose. |
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(12a)

(12a)

In order to ensure adequate funding for rural development programmes, greater flexibility should be introduced to enable, moreover, the use, within the same Member State, of unspent resources of the Structural Funds (Heading 1b) for this purpose.

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point –1 (new)

Article 1 — point –1 (new)

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 5 — paragraph 7

Article 5 — paragraph 7

| (–1) | In Article 5, paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: |
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(–1)

(–1)

In Article 5, paragraph 7 is replaced by the following:

| 7. | The Member States shall ensure that the operations financed by the EAFRD are in conformity with the Treaty and any acts adopted under it.
  To that end, all operations financed by the EAFRD shall be targeted directly at farmers
  . |
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7.

7.

The Member States shall ensure that the operations financed by the EAFRD are in conformity with the Treaty and any acts adopted under it.
  To that end, all operations financed by the EAFRD shall be targeted directly at farmers
  .

The Member States shall ensure that the operations financed by the EAFRD are in conformity with the Treaty and any acts adopted under it

To that end, all operations financed by the EAFRD shall be targeted directly at farmers

Amendment 13

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 2

Article 1 — point 2

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 12a — paragraph 1

Article 12a — paragraph 1

| 1. | Each
  Member State shall revise, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 12(1), its national strategy plan following the review of the Community strategic guidelines as referred to in Article 10. |
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1.

Each
  Member State shall revise, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 12(1), its national strategy plan following the review of the Community strategic guidelines as referred to in Article 10.

Each

| 1. | In consultation with its sub-national levels of government
  ,
  each
  Member State shall
  be invited to
  revise, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 12(1), its national strategy plan following the review of the Community strategic guidelines as referred to in Article 10. |
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1.

1.

In consultation with its sub-national levels of government
  ,
  each
  Member State shall
  be invited to
  revise, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 12(1), its national strategy plan following the review of the Community strategic guidelines as referred to in Article 10.

In consultation with its sub-national levels of government

each

be invited to

Amendment 14

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 3

Article 1 — point 3

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 16a — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — introductory section

Article 16a — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — introductory section

| 1. | From 1 January 2010
  , Member States shall
  provide
  in their rural development programmes, in accordance with their specific needs,
  for
  types of operations having the following priorities as described in the Community strategic guidelines and specified further in the national strategy plan: |
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1.

From 1 January 2010
  , Member States shall
  provide
  in their rural development programmes, in accordance with their specific needs,
  for
  types of operations having the following priorities as described in the Community strategic guidelines and specified further in the national strategy plan:

From 1 January 2010

provide

for

| 1. | Where such provision is not already made
  Member States shall,
  from 1 January 2010, present
  in their rural development programmes, in accordance with their specific needs, types of operations having the following priorities as described in the Community strategic guidelines and specified further in the national strategy plan: |
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1.

Where such provision is not already made
  Member States shall,
  from 1 January 2010, present
  in their rural development programmes, in accordance with their specific needs, types of operations having the following priorities as described in the Community strategic guidelines and specified further in the national strategy plan:

Where such provision is not already made

from 1 January 2010, present

Amendment 15

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 3

Article 1 — point 3

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 16a — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point d)

Article 16a — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point d)

| (d) | biodiversity. |
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(d)

biodiversity.

| (d) | preservation and sustainable use of
  biodiversity. |
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(d)

preservation and sustainable use of
  biodiversity.

preservation and sustainable use of

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 3

Article 1 — point 3

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 16a — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1a (new)

Article 16a — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1a (new)

All operations shall be targeted directly at farmers.

All operations shall be targeted directly at farmers.

Amendment 16

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 3

Article 1 — point 3

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 16a — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

Article 16a — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

Member States may base their choice on the indicative list of types of operations set out in Annex II of this Regulation and/or any other types of operations provided that those operations are linked to the priorities referred to in the first subparagraph and are aimed at achieving the potential effects specified in Annex II.

In consultation with their sub-national levels of government
  , Member States may base their choice on the indicative list of types of operations set out in Annex II of this Regulation and/or any other types of operations,
  including those in the area of inland fisheries
  , provided that those operations are linked to the priorities referred to in the first subparagraph and are aimed at achieving the potential effects specified in Annex II.

In consultation with their sub-national levels of government

including those in the area of inland fisheries

Amendment 17

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 3

Article 1 — point 3

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 16a — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2a (new)

Article 16a — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2a (new)

Member States shall ensure that synergies are achieved with similar operations funded from other Community resources, in particular from the Structural Funds, and, where appropriate, shall develop integrated approaches with regard to strategies, measures and financing.

Member States shall ensure that synergies are achieved with similar operations funded from other Community resources, in particular from the Structural Funds, and, where appropriate, shall develop integrated approaches with regard to strategies, measures and financing.

Amendment 18

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 3a (new)

Article 1 — point 3a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 16b (new)

Article 16b (new)

| (3a) | The following Article 16b is inserted: |
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(3a)

(3a)

The following Article 16b is inserted:

Article 16b

Article 16b

Innovation and transfer of knowledge from applied research

Innovation and transfer of knowledge from applied research

| 1. | From 1 January 2010, the Member States shall provide in their rural development programmes, in the light of their specific needs, types of operation targeting the transfer of innovation from applied research to the rural economy. |
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1.

1.

From 1 January 2010, the Member States shall provide in their rural development programmes, in the light of their specific needs, types of operation targeting the transfer of innovation from applied research to the rural economy.

| 2. | From 1 January 2010, for types of operation referred to in paragraph 1, the aid intensity rates fixed in Annex I may be increased by 10 percentage points. |
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2.

2.

From 1 January 2010, for types of operation referred to in paragraph 1, the aid intensity rates fixed in Annex I may be increased by 10 percentage points.

Amendment 19

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 4a (new)

Article 1 — point 4a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 30

Article 30

| (4a) | Article 30 is replaced by the following: |
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(4a)

(4a)

Article 30 is replaced by the following:

Article 30

Article 30

Infrastructure relating to the development and adaptation of agriculture and forestry

Infrastructure relating to the development and adaptation of agriculture and forestry

Support provided for in Article 20(b)(v) may cover notably operations related to access to farm and forest land, land consolidation and improvementenergy supply,
  access to information and communication technologies
  , and water management

Support provided for in Article 20(b)(v) may cover notably operations related to access to farm and forest land, land consolidation and improvementenergy supply

access to information and communication technologies

and water management

Amendment 20

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 4b (new)

Article 1 — point 4b (new)

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 36 — point (a) — introductory part

Article 36 — point (a) — introductory part

| (4b) | The introductory part of Article 36(a) is replaced by the following: |
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(4b)

(4b)

The introductory part of Article 36(a) is replaced by the following:

| (a) | measures targeting the sustainable use of agricultural land,
  including inland fisheries
  , through: |
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(a)

(a)

measures targeting the sustainable use of agricultural land,
  including inland fisheries
  , through:

measures targeting the sustainable use of agricultural land

including inland fisheries

through

Amendment 30

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 4c (new)

Article 1 — point 4c (new)

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 39 — paragraph 5a (new)

Article 39 — paragraph 5a (new)

| (4c) | In Article 39 the following paragraph 5a is added: |
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(4c)

(4c)

In Article 39 the following paragraph 5a is added:

| 5a. | Support may be provided for the conservation of valuable agricultural crops and animals in terms of cultural history for operations not covered by the provisions under paragraphs 1 to 4. |
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5a.

5a.

Support may be provided for the conservation of valuable agricultural crops and animals in terms of cultural history for operations not covered by the provisions under paragraphs 1 to 4.

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 7

Article 1 — point 7

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 69 — paragraph 5a

Article 69 — paragraph 5a

| (5a) | An amount equal to the amounts resulting from the application of the compulsory modulation under Articles 9(4) and 10(4) of Regulation (EC) [No XXXX/2008 (new Regulation on direct support schemes)] shall be
  spent
  by Member States in the period from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2015 as Community support under the current rural development programmes for operations
  of the types referred to in Article 16a of this Regulation approved after 1 January 2010
  . |
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(5a)

An amount equal to the amounts resulting from the application of the compulsory modulation under Articles 9(4) and 10(4) of Regulation (EC) [No XXXX/2008 (new Regulation on direct support schemes)] shall be
  spent
  by Member States in the period from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2015 as Community support under the current rural development programmes for operations
  of the types referred to in Article 16a of this Regulation approved after 1 January 2010
  .

spent

of the types referred to in Article 16a of this Regulation approved after 1 January 2010

| (5a) | An amount equal to the amounts resulting from the application of the compulsory modulation under Articles 9(4) and 10(4) of Regulation (EC) [No XXXX/2008 (new Regulation on direct support schemes)] shall be
  allocated
  by Member States in the period from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2015 as Community support under the current rural development programmes for
  both existing and new
  operations
  related to the new challenges in line with the decision taken by each Member State
  . |
| --- | --- |

(5a)

An amount equal to the amounts resulting from the application of the compulsory modulation under Articles 9(4) and 10(4) of Regulation (EC) [No XXXX/2008 (new Regulation on direct support schemes)] shall be
  allocated
  by Member States in the period from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2015 as Community support under the current rural development programmes for
  both existing and new
  operations
  related to the new challenges in line with the decision taken by each Member State
  .

allocated

both existing and new

related to the new challenges in line with the decision taken by each Member State

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 7

Article 1 — point 7

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 69 — paragraph 5b

Article 69 — paragraph 5b

| (5b) | If at the closure of the programme, the total amount spent on the operations referred to in paragraph 5a of this Article is lower than the amount referred to in Article 16a(3)(b), the difference shall be reimbursed by the Member State to the Community budget up to the amount by which the total allocations available for operations other than those referred to in Article 16a have been exceeded. |
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(5b)

(5b)

If at the closure of the programme, the total amount spent on the operations referred to in paragraph 5a of this Article is lower than the amount referred to in Article 16a(3)(b), the difference shall be reimbursed by the Member State to the Community budget up to the amount by which the total allocations available for operations other than those referred to in Article 16a have been exceeded.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 7a (new)

Article 1 — point 7a (new)

Regulation (EC) no 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) no

Article 70 — paragraph 4b (new)

Article 70 — paragraph 4b (new)

| (7a) | In Article 70, the following paragraph 4b is inserted: |
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(7a)

(7a)

In Article 70, the following paragraph 4b is inserted:

| 4b. | Notwithstanding the ceilings set out in paragraph 3, an amount equal to the funds resulting from the application of the compulsory modulation under Articles 9(4) and 10(4) of Regulation (EC) [No XXXX/2008 (new Regulation on direct support schemes)] may be used without additional national cofinancing. |
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4b.

4b.

Notwithstanding the ceilings set out in paragraph 3, an amount equal to the funds resulting from the application of the compulsory modulation under Articles 9(4) and 10(4) of Regulation (EC) [No XXXX/2008 (new Regulation on direct support schemes)] may be used without additional national cofinancing.

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 9a (new)

Article 1 — point 9a (new)

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Article 93

Article 93

| (9a) | Article 93 is replaced by the following: |
| --- | --- |

(9a)

(9a)

Article 93 is replaced by the following:

Article 93

Article 93

Repeal

Repeal

[...] Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 shall be repealed with effect from 1 January 2007 with the exception of Articles 13(a), 14(1) and the first two indents of Article 14(2), 15, 17 to 20, 51(3) and 55(4) and the part of Annex I which specifies the amounts under Article 15(3). [...]

[...] Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 shall be repealed with effect from 1 January 2007 with the exception of Articles 13(a), 14(1) and the first two indents of Article 14(2), 15, 17 to 20, 51(3) and 55(4) and the part of Annex I which specifies the amounts under Article 15(3). [...]

References made to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as being made to this Regulation.

References made to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as being made to this Regulation.

Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 shall continue to apply to actions approved by the Commission under that Regulation before 1 January 2007. [...]

Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 shall continue to apply to actions approved by the Commission under that Regulation before 1 January 2007. [...]

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Article 1 — point 10 — point aa (new)

Article 1 — point 10 — point aa (new)

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Annex — table — line 1

Annex — table — line 1

| (aa) | Line 1 is replaced by the following: |
| --- | --- |

(aa)

(aa)

Line 1 is replaced by the following:

| 22, paragraph 2 | Start-up aid
   (3) | 75 000 |
| --- | --- | --- |

22, paragraph 2

22, paragraph 2

Start-up aid
   (3)

Start-up aid

3

75 000

75 000

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Annex

Annex

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Annex II - Priority: renewable energies — line 4 a (new)

Annex II - Priority: renewable energies — line 4 a (new)

| Production and use of solar, wind and geothermic power and combined heat and power | Article 26: modernisation of agricultural holdings




  Article 53: diversification into non-agricultural activities




  Article 54: support for business creation and development




  Article 56: basic services for the rural economy and population | Replacement of fossil fuels |
| --- | --- | --- |

Production and use of solar, wind and geothermic power and combined heat and power

Production and use of solar, wind and geothermic power and combined heat and power

Article 26: modernisation of agricultural holdings

Article 26: modernisation of agricultural holdings

Article 53: diversification into non-agricultural activities

Article 53: diversification into non-agricultural activities

Article 54: support for business creation and development

Article 54: support for business creation and development

Article 56: basic services for the rural economy and population

Article 56: basic services for the rural economy and population

Replacement of fossil fuels

Replacement of fossil fuels

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Annex

Annex

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Annex II — Priority: water management — line 1 a (new)

Annex II — Priority: water management — line 1 a (new)

| Flood risk management | Article 39: agri-environment payments




  Article 41: non-productive investments | Improving capacity to manage water in the event of floods |
| --- | --- | --- |

Flood risk management

Flood risk management

Article 39: agri-environment payments

Article 39: agri-environment payments

Article 41: non-productive investments

Article 41: non-productive investments

Improving capacity to manage water in the event of floods

Improving capacity to manage water in the event of floods

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Proposal for a regulation — amending act

Annex

Annex

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005

Annex II — New Priority

Annex II — New Priority

| Priority: Discontinuation of milk quotas |
| --- |
| Type of operation | Measures | Potential effects |
| Modernisation and market-oriented production | Multiannual programmes for milk quota discontinuation | Increase in competitiveness |

Priority: Discontinuation of milk quotas

Priority: Discontinuation of milk quotas

Type of operation

Type of operation

Measures

Measures

Potential effects

Potential effects

Modernisation and market-oriented production

Modernisation and market-oriented production

Multiannual programmes for milk quota discontinuation

Multiannual programmes for milk quota discontinuation

Increase in competitiveness

Increase in competitiveness

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(1)  

  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.

1

OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.

(2)  
  Council Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 of 27 March 2007 laying down rules for voluntary modulation of direct payments provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1).

2

Council Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 of 27 March 2007 laying down rules for voluntary modulation of direct payments provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1).

(3)  Start-up aid may be granted in the form of a single premium the amount of which shall not exceed EUR 50 000 or of an interest subsidy the capitalised value of which shall not exceed EUR 50 000. Where the two forms of aid are combined, the total amount shall not exceed EUR 75 000.

3

EUR 50 000

EUR 50 000

EUR 75 000

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