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| 21.9.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 346/120 |
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21.9.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 346/120

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P8_TA(2015)0104

Multiannual plan for the stocks of cod, herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks ***I

Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 28 April 2015 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a multiannual plan for the stocks of cod, herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007 (COM(2014)0614 — C8-0174/2014 — 2014/0285(COD)) (1)

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(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

(2016/C 346/27)

Amendment 1

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Recital 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) | The United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea (16), to which the Union is a contracting party, provides for conservation obligations, including the maintaining or restoring populations of harvested species at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1)

The United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea (16), to which the Union is a contracting party, provides for conservation obligations, including the maintaining or restoring populations of harvested species at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield.

16

| (1) | The United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea (16), to which the Union is a contracting party, provides for conservation obligations, including the maintaining or restoring populations of harvested species at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield
  , as qualified by relevant environmental and economic factors
  . |
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(1)

The United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea (16), to which the Union is a contracting party, provides for conservation obligations, including the maintaining or restoring populations of harvested species at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield
  , as qualified by relevant environmental and economic factors
  .

16

, as qualified by relevant environmental and economic factors

Amendment 2

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Recital 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4) | Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishes the rules of the common fisheries policy (‘CFP’) in line with the international obligations of the Union. The objectives of the CFP are, amongst others, to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are
  environmentally
  sustainable in the long-term,
  to apply
  the precautionary approach
  to fisheries management,
  and
  to implement
  the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(4)

Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishes the rules of the common fisheries policy (‘CFP’) in line with the international obligations of the Union. The objectives of the CFP are, amongst others, to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are
  environmentally
  sustainable in the long-term,
  to apply
  the precautionary approach
  to fisheries management,
  and
  to implement
  the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management.

environmentally

to apply

to fisheries management,

to implement

| (4) | Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishes the rules of the common fisheries policy (‘CFP’) in line with the international obligations of the Union. The objectives of the CFP are, amongst others, to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are sustainable
  from a socio-economic and environmental point of view
  in the long term,
  in keeping with a balanced application of
  the precautionary approach and
  of
  the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management. |
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(4)

Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishes the rules of the common fisheries policy (‘CFP’) in line with the international obligations of the Union. The objectives of the CFP are, amongst others, to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are sustainable
  from a socio-economic and environmental point of view
  in the long term,
  in keeping with a balanced application of
  the precautionary approach and
  of
  the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management.

from a socio-economic and environmental point of view

in keeping with a balanced application of

of

Amendment 3

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7 a (new)

Recital 7 a (new)

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| | (7a) | The multi-species management plan established by this Regulation requires greater account to be taken of the different ecological roles and functions of the species covered by the plan. Since the various species interact to a great extent, catches cannot be sustainably maximised for all species simultaneously and decisions are needed about which species should be prioritised. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(7a)

(7a)

The multi-species management plan established by this Regulation requires greater account to be taken of the different ecological roles and functions of the species covered by the plan. Since the various species interact to a great extent, catches cannot be sustainably maximised for all species simultaneously and decisions are needed about which species should be prioritised.

The multi-species management plan established by this Regulation requires greater account to be taken of the different ecological roles and functions of the species covered by the plan. Since the various species interact to a great extent, catches cannot be sustainably maximised for all species simultaneously and decisions are needed about which species should be prioritised.

Amendment 4

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7 b (new)

Recital 7 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (7b) | The Council and the European Parliament should take into account the latest recommendations and reports from ICES as regards maximum sustainable yield to ensure that this Regulation is as up-to-date as possible. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(7b)

(7b)

The Council and the European Parliament should take into account the latest recommendations and reports from ICES as regards maximum sustainable yield to ensure that this Regulation is as up-to-date as possible.

The Council and the European Parliament should take into account the latest recommendations and reports from ICES as regards maximum sustainable yield to ensure that this Regulation is as up-to-date as possible.

Amendment 5

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7 c (new)

Recital 7 c (new)

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| | (7c) | In accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1bis)

  (hereinafter the ‘Marine Strategy Framework Directive’), natural size and age distributions of commercial fish stocks are important indicators for achieving good ecological status of the marine environment. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(7c)

(7c)

In accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1bis)

  (hereinafter the ‘Marine Strategy Framework Directive’), natural size and age distributions of commercial fish stocks are important indicators for achieving good ecological status of the marine environment.

In accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

1bis

(hereinafter the ‘Marine Strategy Framework Directive’), natural size and age distributions of commercial fish stocks are important indicators for achieving good ecological status of the marine environment.

Amendment 6

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Recital 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (8) | It is appropriate
  to establish a multi-species fisheries plan taking into account the dynamics between the stocks of cod, herring and sprat, and also considering the by-catch species of the fisheries for these stocks, namely the Baltic stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot. The objective of this plan should be to
  aim at achieving and maintaining maximum
  sustainable yields for the stocks concerned. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(8)

It is appropriate
  to establish a multi-species fisheries plan taking into account the dynamics between the stocks of cod, herring and sprat, and also considering the by-catch species of the fisheries for these stocks, namely the Baltic stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot. The objective of this plan should be to
  aim at achieving and maintaining maximum
  sustainable yields for the stocks concerned.

It is appropriate

aim at achieving and maintaining maximum

| (8) | The ultimate goal is
  to establish a multi-species fisheries plan taking into account the dynamics between the stocks of cod, herring and sprat, and also considering the by-catch species of the fisheries for these stocks, namely the Baltic stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot. The objective of this plan should be to
  re-establish, achieve and maintain populations of the species concerned above the levels that are capable of producing
  sustainable yields for the stocks concerned
  , minimising as far as possible the impact on other species, such as seabirds, and on the wider marine environment, in accordance with Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. |
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(8)

The ultimate goal is
  to establish a multi-species fisheries plan taking into account the dynamics between the stocks of cod, herring and sprat, and also considering the by-catch species of the fisheries for these stocks, namely the Baltic stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot. The objective of this plan should be to
  re-establish, achieve and maintain populations of the species concerned above the levels that are capable of producing
  sustainable yields for the stocks concerned
  , minimising as far as possible the impact on other species, such as seabirds, and on the wider marine environment, in accordance with Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

The ultimate goal is

re-establish, achieve and maintain populations of the species concerned above the levels that are capable of producing

, minimising as far as possible the impact on other species, such as seabirds, and on the wider marine environment, in accordance with Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Amendment 7

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Recital 9

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (9) | The exploitation of cod and pelagic stocks should not jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks taken as by-catches in these fisheries, namely the Baltic stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot. Therefore, the plan should also aim at ensuring the conservation of these by-catch stocks above biomass levels corresponding to precautionary approach. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(9)

The exploitation of cod and pelagic stocks should not jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks taken as by-catches in these fisheries, namely the Baltic stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot. Therefore, the plan should also aim at ensuring the conservation of these by-catch stocks above biomass levels corresponding to precautionary approach.

| (9) | The exploitation of cod and pelagic stocks should not jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks taken as by-catches in these fisheries, namely the Baltic stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot. Therefore, the plan should also aim at ensuring the conservation of these by-catch stocks above biomass levels corresponding to
  a
  precautionary
  and ecosystem-based
  approach
  to fisheries management, capable of producing maximum sustainable yield
  . |
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(9)

The exploitation of cod and pelagic stocks should not jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks taken as by-catches in these fisheries, namely the Baltic stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot. Therefore, the plan should also aim at ensuring the conservation of these by-catch stocks above biomass levels corresponding to
  a
  precautionary
  and ecosystem-based
  approach
  to fisheries management, capable of producing maximum sustainable yield
  .

a

and ecosystem-based

to fisheries management, capable of producing maximum sustainable yield

Amendment 8

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9 a (new)

Recital 9 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (9a) | Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 further aims to gradually eliminate discards, taking into account the best scientific advice, by avoiding and reducing unwanted catches. This aim can be achieved by improving the selectivity of fishing gears and practices. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(9a)

(9a)

Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 further aims to gradually eliminate discards, taking into account the best scientific advice, by avoiding and reducing unwanted catches. This aim can be achieved by improving the selectivity of fishing gears and practices.

Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 further aims to gradually eliminate discards, taking into account the best scientific advice, by avoiding and reducing unwanted catches. This aim can be achieved by improving the selectivity of fishing gears and practices.

Amendment 9

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Recital 11

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (11) | Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 requires that fishing opportunities be fixed in accordance with the targets set out in the multiannual plans. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(11)

Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 requires that fishing opportunities be fixed in accordance with the targets set out in the multiannual plans.

| (11) | Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 requires that fishing opportunities be fixed in accordance with the targets set out in the multiannual plans.
  The levels to be achieved in terms of mortality by fishery and biomass ought to take account of the most up-to-date scientific advice. |
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(11)

Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 requires that fishing opportunities be fixed in accordance with the targets set out in the multiannual plans.
  The levels to be achieved in terms of mortality by fishery and biomass ought to take account of the most up-to-date scientific advice.

The levels to be achieved in terms of mortality by fishery and biomass ought to take account of the most up-to-date scientific advice.

Amendment 10

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Recital 12

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (12) | These targets should therefore be established and expressed in terms of fishing mortality rates, based on scientific advice (19). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(12)

These targets should therefore be established and expressed in terms of fishing mortality rates, based on scientific advice (19).

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| (12) | These targets should therefore be established and expressed in terms of fishing mortality rates, based on scientific advice (19)

  , that restore and maintain populations of harvested species above levels which can produce maximum sustainable yield. The maximum sustainable yield exploitation rate should be the upper limit for exploitation
  . |
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(12)

These targets should therefore be established and expressed in terms of fishing mortality rates, based on scientific advice (19)

  , that restore and maintain populations of harvested species above levels which can produce maximum sustainable yield. The maximum sustainable yield exploitation rate should be the upper limit for exploitation
  .

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, that restore and maintain populations of harvested species above levels which can produce maximum sustainable yield. The maximum sustainable yield exploitation rate should be the upper limit for exploitation

Amendment 11

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Recital 13

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (13) | It is necessary to establish conservation reference points to allow for additional precaution when a stock size is reduced to certain critical level posing serious risk. Such conservation reference points should be determined at levels of
  minimum spawning
  biomass of a stock
  that is consistent with full reproductive capacity
  . Remedial measures should be envisaged in case the stock size falls below
  minimum spawning biomass
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13)

It is necessary to establish conservation reference points to allow for additional precaution when a stock size is reduced to certain critical level posing serious risk. Such conservation reference points should be determined at levels of
  minimum spawning
  biomass of a stock
  that is consistent with full reproductive capacity
  . Remedial measures should be envisaged in case the stock size falls below
  minimum spawning biomass
  .

minimum spawning

that is consistent with full reproductive capacity

minimum spawning biomass

| (13) | It is necessary to establish conservation reference points to allow for additional precaution
  s
  when a stock size is reduced to certain critical level posing serious risk. Such conservation reference points should be determined at levels of biomass
  corresponding to maximum sustainable yield (BMSY)
  of a stock. Remedial measures should be envisaged in
  order to prevent
  the stock size
  from falling
  below
  that level
  . |
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(13)

It is necessary to establish conservation reference points to allow for additional precaution
  s
  when a stock size is reduced to certain critical level posing serious risk. Such conservation reference points should be determined at levels of biomass
  corresponding to maximum sustainable yield (BMSY)
  of a stock. Remedial measures should be envisaged in
  order to prevent
  the stock size
  from falling
  below
  that level
  .

s

corresponding to maximum sustainable yield (BMSY)

order to prevent

from falling

that level

Amendment 12

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14

Recital 14

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (14) | In the case of stocks taken as by-catches, in the absence of scientific advice on such levels of minimum spawning biomass, specific conservation measures should be adopted when scientific advice states that a stock is under threat. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(14)

In the case of stocks taken as by-catches, in the absence of scientific advice on such levels of minimum spawning biomass, specific conservation measures should be adopted when scientific advice states that a stock is under threat.

| (14) | In the case of stocks taken as by-catches, in the absence of scientific advice on such levels of minimum spawning biomass, specific conservation measures should be adopted when
  other indicators make it possible to give
  scientific advice
  that
  states that a stock is under threat.
  The scientific data on spawning biomass levels for by-catches must be speedily made available so that the necessary measures can be taken. |
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(14)

In the case of stocks taken as by-catches, in the absence of scientific advice on such levels of minimum spawning biomass, specific conservation measures should be adopted when
  other indicators make it possible to give
  scientific advice
  that
  states that a stock is under threat.
  The scientific data on spawning biomass levels for by-catches must be speedily made available so that the necessary measures can be taken.

other indicators make it possible to give

that

The scientific data on spawning biomass levels for by-catches must be speedily made available so that the necessary measures can be taken.

Amendment 13

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Recital 16

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (16) | In order to comply with the landing obligation established by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the plan should provide for other management measures as set out under points (a) to (c) of Article 15(4) of that Regulation. Such measures should be laid down by way of delegated acts. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(16)

In order to comply with the landing obligation established by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the plan should provide for other management measures as set out under points (a) to (c) of Article 15(4) of that Regulation. Such measures should be laid down by way of delegated acts.

| (16) | In order to comply with the landing obligation established by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the plan should provide for other management measures as set out under points (a) to (c) of Article 15(4) of that Regulation. Such measures should be laid down by way of delegated acts
  after consultation with the advisory councils concerned
  . |
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(16)

In order to comply with the landing obligation established by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the plan should provide for other management measures as set out under points (a) to (c) of Article 15(4) of that Regulation. Such measures should be laid down by way of delegated acts
  after consultation with the advisory councils concerned
  .

after consultation with the advisory councils concerned

Amendment 14

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16 a (new)

Recital 16 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (16a) | The Commission should take account of the opinion of the advisory councils concerned when adopting delegated acts to comply with the landing obligation laid down by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, so as to provide for other management measures as set out under points (a) to (c) of Article 15(4) of that Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(16a)

(16a)

The Commission should take account of the opinion of the advisory councils concerned when adopting delegated acts to comply with the landing obligation laid down by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, so as to provide for other management measures as set out under points (a) to (c) of Article 15(4) of that Regulation.

The Commission should take account of the opinion of the advisory councils concerned when adopting delegated acts to comply with the landing obligation laid down by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, so as to provide for other management measures as set out under points (a) to (c) of Article 15(4) of that Regulation.

Amendment 15

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Recital 17

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (17) | The plan should also provide for certain accompanying technical measures to be adopted, by way of delegated acts, in order to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the plan, in particular as regards the protection of juveniles or spawning fish. Pending the revision of Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 (20), it should also be envisaged that such measures may, where necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the plan, derogate from certain non-essential elements of that Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(17)

The plan should also provide for certain accompanying technical measures to be adopted, by way of delegated acts, in order to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the plan, in particular as regards the protection of juveniles or spawning fish. Pending the revision of Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 (20), it should also be envisaged that such measures may, where necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the plan, derogate from certain non-essential elements of that Regulation.

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| (17) | The plan should also provide for certain accompanying technical measures to be adopted, by way of delegated acts
  after consultation with the advisory councils concerned
  , in order to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the plan, in particular as regards the protection of juveniles or spawning fish. Pending the revision of Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 (20), it should also be envisaged that such measures may, where necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the plan, derogate from certain non-essential elements of that Regulation. |
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(17)

The plan should also provide for certain accompanying technical measures to be adopted, by way of delegated acts
  after consultation with the advisory councils concerned
  , in order to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the plan, in particular as regards the protection of juveniles or spawning fish. Pending the revision of Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 (20), it should also be envisaged that such measures may, where necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the plan, derogate from certain non-essential elements of that Regulation.

after consultation with the advisory councils concerned

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Amendment 16

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 a (new)

Recital 17 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (17a) | The Commission should take account of the opinion of the advisory councils concerned when adopting certain accompanying technical measures to help achieve the plan’s objectives. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(17a)

(17a)

The Commission should take account of the opinion of the advisory councils concerned when adopting certain accompanying technical measures to help achieve the plan’s objectives.

The Commission should take account of the opinion of the advisory councils concerned when adopting certain accompanying technical measures to help achieve the plan’s objectives.

Amendment 17

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Recital 18

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (18) | In order to adapt to
  the
  technical and scientific progress in a timely and proportionate fashion and to ensure flexibility and allow evolution of certain measures, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of supplementing this Regulation as regards remedial measures concerning plaice, flounder, turbot and brill, implementation of the landing obligation and technical measures. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at
  experts
  level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(18)

In order to adapt to
  the
  technical and scientific progress in a timely and proportionate fashion and to ensure flexibility and allow evolution of certain measures, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of supplementing this Regulation as regards remedial measures concerning plaice, flounder, turbot and brill, implementation of the landing obligation and technical measures. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at
  experts
  level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.

the

experts

| (18) | In order to adapt to technical and scientific progress in a timely and proportionate fashion and to ensure flexibility and allow evolution of certain measures, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of supplementing this Regulation as regards remedial measures concerning plaice, flounder, turbot and brill, implementation of the landing obligation and technical measures. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at
  the
  level
  of experts and specialist bodies in the Member States and the Union, involving both the European Parliament and the Council experts. Intensive debate with the stakeholders affected should be undertaken before a proposal for a specific measure is finalised.
  The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and
  to the
  Council. |
| --- | --- |

(18)

In order to adapt to technical and scientific progress in a timely and proportionate fashion and to ensure flexibility and allow evolution of certain measures, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of supplementing this Regulation as regards remedial measures concerning plaice, flounder, turbot and brill, implementation of the landing obligation and technical measures. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at
  the
  level
  of experts and specialist bodies in the Member States and the Union, involving both the European Parliament and the Council experts. Intensive debate with the stakeholders affected should be undertaken before a proposal for a specific measure is finalised.
  The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and
  to the
  Council.

the

of experts and specialist bodies in the Member States and the Union, involving both the European Parliament and the Council experts. Intensive debate with the stakeholders affected should be undertaken before a proposal for a specific measure is finalised.

to the

Amendment 18

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 a (new)

Recital 18 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (18a) | The Commission should take account of the opinion of the advisory councils concerned when adopting delegated acts to extend the scope of this Regulation with regard to remedial measures for plaice, flounder, turbot and brill, implementation of the landing obligation and technical measures. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(18a)

(18a)

The Commission should take account of the opinion of the advisory councils concerned when adopting delegated acts to extend the scope of this Regulation with regard to remedial measures for plaice, flounder, turbot and brill, implementation of the landing obligation and technical measures.

The Commission should take account of the opinion of the advisory councils concerned when adopting delegated acts to extend the scope of this Regulation with regard to remedial measures for plaice, flounder, turbot and brill, implementation of the landing obligation and technical measures.

Amendment 19

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 b (new)

Recital 18 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (18b) | When implementing the plan established by this Regulation, priority should be given to the application of the principle of regionalisation as established in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(18b)

(18b)

When implementing the plan established by this Regulation, priority should be given to the application of the principle of regionalisation as established in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

When implementing the plan established by this Regulation, priority should be given to the application of the principle of regionalisation as established in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Amendment 20

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Recital 19

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (19) | In accordance with Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, where the Commission has been granted powers to adopt delegated acts in respect of certain conservation measures as set out in the plan, Member States having a direct management interest in the Baltic Sea fisheries should have the possibility to submit joint recommendations for such measures, so that these measures are well designed to correspond to the particularities of the Baltic Sea and its fisheries. The deadline for submitting these recommendations should be established, as required by Article 18(1) of that Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(19)

In accordance with Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, where the Commission has been granted powers to adopt delegated acts in respect of certain conservation measures as set out in the plan, Member States having a direct management interest in the Baltic Sea fisheries should have the possibility to submit joint recommendations for such measures, so that these measures are well designed to correspond to the particularities of the Baltic Sea and its fisheries. The deadline for submitting these recommendations should be established, as required by Article 18(1) of that Regulation.

| (19) | In accordance with Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, where the Commission has been granted powers to adopt delegated acts in respect of certain conservation measures as set out in the plan, Member States
  and the advisory councils
  having a direct management interest in the Baltic Sea fisheries should have the possibility to submit joint recommendations for such measures, so that these measures are well designed to correspond to the particularities of the Baltic Sea and its fisheries. The deadline for submitting these recommendations should be established, as required by Article 18(1) of that Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

(19)

In accordance with Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, where the Commission has been granted powers to adopt delegated acts in respect of certain conservation measures as set out in the plan, Member States
  and the advisory councils
  having a direct management interest in the Baltic Sea fisheries should have the possibility to submit joint recommendations for such measures, so that these measures are well designed to correspond to the particularities of the Baltic Sea and its fisheries. The deadline for submitting these recommendations should be established, as required by Article 18(1) of that Regulation.

and the advisory councils

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19 a (new)

Recital 19 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (19a) | To enhance the effectiveness and innovational aspects of the plan, joint recommendations and subsequent delegated acts should aim to ensure the inclusion of bottom-up and results-based approaches. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(19a)

(19a)

To enhance the effectiveness and innovational aspects of the plan, joint recommendations and subsequent delegated acts should aim to ensure the inclusion of bottom-up and results-based approaches.

To enhance the effectiveness and innovational aspects of the plan, joint recommendations and subsequent delegated acts should aim to ensure the inclusion of bottom-up and results-based approaches.

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19 b (new)

Recital 19 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (19b) | The Commission should take account of the opinion of the advisory councils concerned when adopting delegated acts regarding certain conservation measures provided for in the plan. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(19b)

(19b)

The Commission should take account of the opinion of the advisory councils concerned when adopting delegated acts regarding certain conservation measures provided for in the plan.

The Commission should take account of the opinion of the advisory councils concerned when adopting delegated acts regarding certain conservation measures provided for in the plan.

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22 a (new)

Recital 22 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (22a) | Rules should be laid down to ensure that financial support under Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1bis)

  can be provided in the event of temporary cessation of fisheries. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(22a)

(22a)

Rules should be laid down to ensure that financial support under Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1bis)

  can be provided in the event of temporary cessation of fisheries.

Rules should be laid down to ensure that financial support under Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council

1bis

can be provided in the event of temporary cessation of fisheries.

Amendment 50

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Recital 25

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (25) | As regards the time-frame,
  it is expected that for
  the stocks concerned
  maximum sustainable yield
  should be
  reached
  by 2015
  . It
  should be maintained from
  there
  on. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(25)

As regards the time-frame,
  it is expected that for
  the stocks concerned
  maximum sustainable yield
  should be
  reached
  by 2015
  . It
  should be maintained from
  there
  on.

it is expected that for

maximum sustainable yield

reached

. It

there

| (25) | As regards the time-frame, the stocks concerned
  should achieve the target by 2015 where possible. Achieving exploitation rates by a later date
  should be
  allowed only if achieving them
  by 2015
  would seriously jeopardise the social and economic sustainability of the fishing fleets involved. After 2015, those rates should be achieved as soon as possible, and in any event by no later than 2020. The target
  should be maintained from
  those dates
  on. |
| --- | --- |

(25)

As regards the time-frame, the stocks concerned
  should achieve the target by 2015 where possible. Achieving exploitation rates by a later date
  should be
  allowed only if achieving them
  by 2015
  would seriously jeopardise the social and economic sustainability of the fishing fleets involved. After 2015, those rates should be achieved as soon as possible, and in any event by no later than 2020. The target
  should be maintained from
  those dates
  on.

should achieve the target by 2015 where possible. Achieving exploitation rates by a later date

allowed only if achieving them

would seriously jeopardise the social and economic sustainability of the fishing fleets involved. After 2015, those rates should be achieved as soon as possible, and in any event by no later than 2020. The target

those dates

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Recital 26

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (26) | In the absence of fishing effort regime it is necessary to delete the specific rules on special fishing permit and replacement of vessels or engines applicable to the Gulf of Riga. Accordingly, Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 should be amended. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(26)

(26)

In the absence of fishing effort regime it is necessary to delete the specific rules on special fishing permit and replacement of vessels or engines applicable to the Gulf of Riga. Accordingly, Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 should be amended.

In the absence of fishing effort regime it is necessary to delete the specific rules on special fishing permit and replacement of vessels or engines applicable to the Gulf of Riga. Accordingly, Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 should be amended.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 2

Article 1 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   
  The plan shall
  also
  apply to
  plaice, flounder, turbot and brill in ICES Subdivisions 22-32
  caught
  when fishing for
  the
  stocks
  concerned
  . | 2.   
  This Regulation
  also
  provides for measures in respect of by-catches of
  plaice, flounder, turbot and brill in ICES Subdivisions 22-32
  to be applied
  when fishing for stocks
  referred to in paragraph 1
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   
  The plan shall
  also
  apply to
  plaice, flounder, turbot and brill in ICES Subdivisions 22-32
  caught
  when fishing for
  the
  stocks
  concerned
  .

The plan shall

apply to

caught

the

concerned

2.   
  This Regulation
  also
  provides for measures in respect of by-catches of
  plaice, flounder, turbot and brill in ICES Subdivisions 22-32
  to be applied
  when fishing for stocks
  referred to in paragraph 1
  .

This Regulation

provides for measures in respect of by-catches of

to be applied

referred to in paragraph 1

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — points b and c

Article 2 — points b and c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | ‘trapnet’ means
  large
  nets, anchored, fixed on stakes or occasionally floating,
  open at the surface
  and provided with various types of fish herding and retaining devices, and which are generally divided into chambers closed at the bottom by netting; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

‘trapnet’ means
  large
  nets, anchored, fixed on stakes or occasionally floating,
  open at the surface
  and provided with various types of fish herding and retaining devices, and which are generally divided into chambers closed at the bottom by netting;

large

open at the surface

| (b) | ‘trapnet
  , fyke-net and pound net
  ’ means nets, anchored, fixed on stakes or
  occasionally floating
  and provided with various types of fish herding and retaining devices, and which are generally divided into chambers closed at the bottom by netting; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

‘trapnet
  , fyke-net and pound net
  ’ means nets, anchored, fixed on stakes or
  occasionally floating
  and provided with various types of fish herding and retaining devices, and which are generally divided into chambers closed at the bottom by netting;

, fyke-net and pound net

occasionally floating

| (c) | ‘pots and creels’
  mean small
  traps designed to catch crustaceans or fish in the form of cages or baskets made with various materials that are set on the seabed either singly or in rows; connected by ropes (buoy-lines) to buoys on the surface showing their position and having one or more openings or entrances; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

‘pots and creels’
  mean small
  traps designed to catch crustaceans or fish in the form of cages or baskets made with various materials that are set on the seabed either singly or in rows; connected by ropes (buoy-lines) to buoys on the surface showing their position and having one or more openings or entrances;

mean small

| (c) | ‘pots and creels’
  means
  traps designed to catch crustaceans or fish in the form of cages or baskets made with various materials that are set on the seabed either singly or in rows; connected by ropes (buoy-lines) to buoys on the surface showing their position and having one or more openings or entrances; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

‘pots and creels’
  means
  traps designed to catch crustaceans or fish in the form of cages or baskets made with various materials that are set on the seabed either singly or in rows; connected by ropes (buoy-lines) to buoys on the surface showing their position and having one or more openings or entrances;

means

Amendments 63, 28 and 56

Amendments 63, 28 and 56

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3

Article 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The plan shall
  aim at contributing to
  the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and in particular: | 1.   The plan shall
  ensure the achievement of
  the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and
  of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) No 2008/56/EC,
  in particular: |
| (a) | achieving
  and maintaining maximum sustainable yield for the stocks concerned, and |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The plan shall
  aim at contributing to
  the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and in particular:

aim at contributing to

1.   The plan shall
  ensure the achievement of
  the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and
  of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) No 2008/56/EC,
  in particular:

ensure the achievement of

of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) No 2008/56/EC,

(a)

achieving
  and maintaining maximum sustainable yield for the stocks concerned, and

achieving

| (a) | restoring
  and maintaining the stocks concerned
  above biomass levels that can produce
  maximum sustainable yield, and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

restoring
  and maintaining the stocks concerned
  above biomass levels that can produce
  maximum sustainable yield, and

restoring

above biomass levels that can produce

| (b) | ensuring the conservation of the stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot
  in line with the precautionary approach. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

ensuring the conservation of the stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot
  in line with the precautionary approach.

in line with the precautionary approach.

| (b) | ensuring the conservation of the stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot
  above levels capable of producing the maximum sustainable yield. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

ensuring the conservation of the stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot
  above levels capable of producing the maximum sustainable yield.

above levels capable of producing the maximum sustainable yield.

2.   The plan shall
  aim at contributing
  to the implementation of the landing obligation established in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for the stocks concerned and for plaice.

aim at contributing

2.   The plan shall
  contribute to the elimination of discards, taking into account the best available scientific advice, by avoiding and reducing unwanted catches, and
  to the implementation of the landing obligation established in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for the stocks concerned and for plaice.

contribute to the elimination of discards, taking into account the best available scientific advice, by avoiding and reducing unwanted catches, and

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 a (new)

Article 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 3a |
| | Coherence with Union environmental legislation |
| | 1.
     
  The plan shall apply the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management. |
| | 2.
     
  In order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised and that fisheries activities avoid the degradation of the marine environment, the plan shall be coherent with, and shall contribute to achievement of the objectives of, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive so as to achieve good environmental status by 2020. In particular, it shall: |
| | (a) | aim to ensure that the conditions described in descriptor 3 contained in Annex I to that Directive are fulfilled; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 3a

Article 3a

Coherence with Union environmental legislation

Coherence with Union environmental legislation

1.
     
  The plan shall apply the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management.

1.

The plan shall apply the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management.

2.
     
  In order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised and that fisheries activities avoid the degradation of the marine environment, the plan shall be coherent with, and shall contribute to achievement of the objectives of, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive so as to achieve good environmental status by 2020. In particular, it shall:

2.

In order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised and that fisheries activities avoid the degradation of the marine environment, the plan shall be coherent with, and shall contribute to achievement of the objectives of, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive so as to achieve good environmental status by 2020. In particular, it shall:

(a)

(a)

aim to ensure that the conditions described in descriptor 3 contained in Annex I to that Directive are fulfilled;

aim to ensure that the conditions described in descriptor 3 contained in Annex I to that Directive are fulfilled;

| (b) | aim to contribute to the fulfilment of descriptors 1, 4 and 6 contained in Annex I to that Directive in proportion to the role played by fisheries in their fulfilment. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

aim to contribute to the fulfilment of descriptors 1, 4 and 6 contained in Annex I to that Directive in proportion to the role played by fisheries in their fulfilment.

aim to contribute to the fulfilment of descriptors 1, 4 and 6 contained in Annex I to that Directive in proportion to the role played by fisheries in their fulfilment.

Amendment 30

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1

Article 4 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The target fishing mortality shall be
  reached
  by 2015 and maintained
  onwards
  for the stocks concerned within the following ranges: | 1.   The target fishing mortality shall
  take into account the most recent scientific advice and shall, where possible,
  be
  achieved
  by 2015
  and, on a progressive, incremental basis, by 2020 at the latest,
  and
  shall be
  maintained
  thereafter for the stocks concerned. The fishing mortality
  for the stocks concerned
  shall be set
  within the following ranges: |
| Stock | Target fishing mortality range | Stock | Target fishing mortality range |
| Western Baltic Cod | 0,23 -0,29 | Western Baltic Cod | 0 to FMSY |
| Eastern Baltic Cod | 0,41 -0,51 | Eastern Baltic Cod | 0 to FMSY |
| Central Baltic herring | 0,23 -0,29 | Central Baltic herring | 0 to FMSY |
| Gulf of Riga herring | 0,32 -0,39 | Gulf of Riga herring | 0 to FMSY |
| Bothnian Sea herring | 0,13 -0,17 | Bothnian Sea herring | 0 to FMSY |
| Bothnian Bay herring | Not defined | Bothnian Bay herring | 0 to FMSY |
| Western Baltic herring | 0,25 -0,31 | Western Baltic herring | 0 to FMSY |
| Baltic Sprat | 0,26 -0,32 | Baltic Sprat | 0 to FMSY |
| | Values for FMSY (fishing mortality consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield) shall be taken from the latest reliable scientific advice available and Fishing mortality (F) should aim at 0,8 x FMSY. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The target fishing mortality shall be
  reached
  by 2015 and maintained
  onwards
  for the stocks concerned within the following ranges:

reached

onwards

1.   The target fishing mortality shall
  take into account the most recent scientific advice and shall, where possible,
  be
  achieved
  by 2015
  and, on a progressive, incremental basis, by 2020 at the latest,
  and
  shall be
  maintained
  thereafter for the stocks concerned. The fishing mortality
  for the stocks concerned
  shall be set
  within the following ranges:

take into account the most recent scientific advice and shall, where possible,

achieved

and, on a progressive, incremental basis, by 2020 at the latest,

shall be

thereafter for the stocks concerned. The fishing mortality

shall be set

Stock

Target fishing mortality range

Stock

Target fishing mortality range

Western Baltic Cod

0,23 -0,29

0,23 -0,29

Western Baltic Cod

0 to FMSY

0 to FMSY

Eastern Baltic Cod

0,41 -0,51

0,41 -0,51

Eastern Baltic Cod

0 to FMSY

0 to FMSY

Central Baltic herring

0,23 -0,29

0,23 -0,29

Central Baltic herring

0 to FMSY

0 to FMSY

Gulf of Riga herring

0,32 -0,39

0,32 -0,39

Gulf of Riga herring

0 to FMSY

0 to FMSY

Bothnian Sea herring

0,13 -0,17

0,13 -0,17

Bothnian Sea herring

0 to FMSY

0 to FMSY

Bothnian Bay herring

Not defined

Not defined

Bothnian Bay herring

0 to FMSY

0 to FMSY

Western Baltic herring

0,25 -0,31

0,25 -0,31

Western Baltic herring

0 to FMSY

0 to FMSY

Baltic Sprat

0,26 -0,32

0,26 -0,32

Baltic Sprat

0 to FMSY

0 to FMSY

Values for FMSY (fishing mortality consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield) shall be taken from the latest reliable scientific advice available and Fishing mortality (F) should aim at 0,8 x FMSY.

Values for FMSY (fishing mortality consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield) shall be taken from the latest reliable scientific advice available and Fishing mortality (F) should aim at 0,8 x FMSY.

Amendment 58

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  Fishing opportunities shall be set in such a way as to ensure that there is less than a 5 % probability that they are in excess of the F-MSY values shown in the table set out in paragraph 1. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  Fishing opportunities shall be set in such a way as to ensure that there is less than a 5 % probability that they are in excess of the F-MSY values shown in the table set out in paragraph 1.

2a.

Fishing opportunities shall be set in such a way as to ensure that there is less than a 5 % probability that they are in excess of the F-MSY values shown in the table set out in paragraph 1.

Amendment 31

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 2 b (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 2 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2b.
     
  This Regulation shall provide for the temporary cessation of fishing activities as defined in Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, with financial support being provided under that Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2b.
     
  This Regulation shall provide for the temporary cessation of fishing activities as defined in Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, with financial support being provided under that Regulation.

2b.

This Regulation shall provide for the temporary cessation of fishing activities as defined in Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, with financial support being provided under that Regulation.

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1

Article 5 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The conservation reference points
  expressed in minimum spawning biomass level that is
  consistent with full reproductive capacity shall be for the stocks concerned as follows: | 1.   The conservation reference points
  that are
  consistent with full reproductive capacity shall be, for the stocks concerned, as follows: |
| Stock | Minimum spawning biomass level (in tonnes) | Stock | Minimum spawning biomass level (in tonnes) |
| Western Baltic cod | 36 400 | Western Baltic cod | 36 400
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years |
| Eastern Baltic cod | 88 200 | Eastern Baltic cod | 88 200
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years |
| Central Baltic herring | 600 000 | Central Baltic herring | 600 000
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years |
| Gulf of Riga herring | Not defined | Gulf of Riga herring | Not defined
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years |
| Bothnian Sea herring | Not defined | Bothnian Sea herring | Not defined
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years |
| Bothnian Bay herring | Not defined | Bothnian Bay herring | Not defined
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years |
| Western Baltic herring | 110 000 | Western Baltic herring | 110 000
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years |
| Baltic sprat | 570 000 | Baltic sprat | 570 000
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The conservation reference points
  expressed in minimum spawning biomass level that is
  consistent with full reproductive capacity shall be for the stocks concerned as follows:

expressed in minimum spawning biomass level that is

1.   The conservation reference points
  that are
  consistent with full reproductive capacity shall be, for the stocks concerned, as follows:

that are

Stock

Minimum spawning biomass level (in tonnes)

Stock

Minimum spawning biomass level (in tonnes)

Western Baltic cod

36 400

Western Baltic cod

36 400
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

Eastern Baltic cod

88 200

Eastern Baltic cod

88 200
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

Central Baltic herring

600 000

Central Baltic herring

600 000
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

Gulf of Riga herring

Not defined

Gulf of Riga herring

Not defined
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

Bothnian Sea herring

Not defined

Bothnian Sea herring

Not defined
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

Bothnian Bay herring

Not defined

Bothnian Bay herring

Not defined
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

Western Baltic herring

110 000

Western Baltic herring

110 000
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

Baltic sprat

570 000

Baltic sprat

570 000
  for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

for 2015 and BMSY for the remaining years

Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 2

Article 5 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   When the spawning biomass of any of the stocks concerned for a certain year is below the minimum spawning biomass levels set out in paragraph 1, appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure
  rapid return of the stock
  concerned to
  precautionary levels
  . In particular, by way of derogation from Article 4(
  2
  ) of this Regulation and in accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 fishing opportunities shall be set at levels lower than those resulting in target fishing mortality ranges laid down in Article 4(1). These remedial measures may also include, as appropriate, the submission of legislative proposals by the Commission and emergency measures adopted by the Commission under Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. | 2.   When the spawning biomass of any of the stocks concerned for a certain year is below the minimum spawning biomass levels set out in paragraph 1, appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure
  that the stocks
  concerned
  return
  to
  levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yield (MSY) as soon as possible.
  In particular, by way of derogation from Article 4(2) of this Regulation and in accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities shall be set at levels lower than those resulting in target fishing mortality ranges laid down in Article 4(1)
  of this Regulation
  . These remedial measures may also include, as appropriate, the submission of legislative proposals by the Commission and emergency measures adopted by the Commission under Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   When the spawning biomass of any of the stocks concerned for a certain year is below the minimum spawning biomass levels set out in paragraph 1, appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure
  rapid return of the stock
  concerned to
  precautionary levels
  . In particular, by way of derogation from Article 4(
  2
  ) of this Regulation and in accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 fishing opportunities shall be set at levels lower than those resulting in target fishing mortality ranges laid down in Article 4(1). These remedial measures may also include, as appropriate, the submission of legislative proposals by the Commission and emergency measures adopted by the Commission under Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

rapid return of the stock

precautionary levels

2

2.   When the spawning biomass of any of the stocks concerned for a certain year is below the minimum spawning biomass levels set out in paragraph 1, appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure
  that the stocks
  concerned
  return
  to
  levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yield (MSY) as soon as possible.
  In particular, by way of derogation from Article 4(2) of this Regulation and in accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities shall be set at levels lower than those resulting in target fishing mortality ranges laid down in Article 4(1)
  of this Regulation
  . These remedial measures may also include, as appropriate, the submission of legislative proposals by the Commission and emergency measures adopted by the Commission under Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

that the stocks

return

levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yield (MSY) as soon as possible.

of this Regulation

Amendment 59

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 5 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  When the biomass of any of the stocks concerned for a certain year falls below the levels set out in the table below, appropriate measures shall be taken to halt targeted fishing for the relevant stock: |
| | Stock | Limit biomass level (in tonnes) |
| | Western Baltic cod | 26 000 |
| | Eastern Baltic cod | 63 000 |
| | Central Baltic herring | 430 000 |
| | Gulf of Riga herring | Not defined |
| | Bothnian Sea herring | Not defined |
| | Bothnian Bay herring | Not defined |
| | Western Baltic herring | 90 000 |
| | Baltic sprat | 410 000 |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  When the biomass of any of the stocks concerned for a certain year falls below the levels set out in the table below, appropriate measures shall be taken to halt targeted fishing for the relevant stock:

2a.

When the biomass of any of the stocks concerned for a certain year falls below the levels set out in the table below, appropriate measures shall be taken to halt targeted fishing for the relevant stock:

Stock

Stock

Limit biomass level (in tonnes)

Limit biomass level (in tonnes)

Western Baltic cod

Western Baltic cod

26 000

26 000

Eastern Baltic cod

Eastern Baltic cod

63 000

63 000

Central Baltic herring

Central Baltic herring

430 000

430 000

Gulf of Riga herring

Gulf of Riga herring

Not defined

Not defined

Bothnian Sea herring

Bothnian Sea herring

Not defined

Not defined

Bothnian Bay herring

Bothnian Bay herring

Not defined

Not defined

Western Baltic herring

Western Baltic herring

90 000

90 000

Baltic sprat

Baltic sprat

410 000

410 000

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6

Article 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Article 6 | Article 6 |
| Measures
  in case of threat to
  plaice, flounder, turbot and brill | Technical conservation
  measures
  for
  plaice, flounder, turbot and brill |
| 1.   When scientific advice
  states that the conservation of any of
  the Baltic stocks of plaice, flounder, turbot or brill
  is under threat
  , the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 on specific conservation measures
  concerning the stock under threat
  and regarding
  any of
  the following: | 1.   When scientific advice
  indicates that remedial measures are needed to ensure that
  the Baltic stocks of plaice, flounder, turbot or brill
  are managed in accordance with the precautionary approach
  , the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 on specific conservation measures
  for by-catches of plaice, flounder, turbot and brill
  and regarding the following
  technical measures
  : |
| (c) | (a) adaptation of fishing capacity and fishing effort; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 6

Article 6

Measures
  in case of threat to
  plaice, flounder, turbot and brill

in case of threat to

Technical conservation
  measures
  for
  plaice, flounder, turbot and brill

Technical conservation

for

1.   When scientific advice
  states that the conservation of any of
  the Baltic stocks of plaice, flounder, turbot or brill
  is under threat
  , the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 on specific conservation measures
  concerning the stock under threat
  and regarding
  any of
  the following:

states that the conservation of any of

is under threat

concerning the stock under threat

any of

1.   When scientific advice
  indicates that remedial measures are needed to ensure that
  the Baltic stocks of plaice, flounder, turbot or brill
  are managed in accordance with the precautionary approach
  , the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 on specific conservation measures
  for by-catches of plaice, flounder, turbot and brill
  and regarding the following
  technical measures
  :

indicates that remedial measures are needed to ensure that

are managed in accordance with the precautionary approach

for by-catches of plaice, flounder, turbot and brill

technical measures

(c)

(c)

(a) adaptation of fishing capacity and fishing effort;

| (a) | adaptation of fishing capacity and fishing effort; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

adaptation of fishing capacity and fishing effort;

| (d)(b) | technical measures, including |
| --- | --- |

(d)(b)

(d)(b)

technical measures, including

technical measures, including

| (1) | characteristics of fishing gear, in particular mesh size, twine thickness, size of the gear); |
| --- | --- |

(1)

(1)

characteristics of fishing gear, in particular mesh size, twine thickness, size of the gear);

| (b) | characteristics of fishing gear, in particular mesh size, twine thickness, size of the gear; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

characteristics of fishing gear, in particular mesh size, twine thickness, size of the gear;

| (2) | use of the fishing gear, in particular immersion time, depth of gear deployment); |
| --- | --- |

(2)

(2)

use of the fishing gear, in particular immersion time, depth of gear deployment);

| (c) | use of the fishing gear, in particular immersion time
  and
  depth of gear deployment; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

use of the fishing gear, in particular immersion time
  and
  depth of gear deployment;

and

| (3) | prohibition or limitation to fish in specific areas; |
| --- | --- |

(3)

(3)

prohibition or limitation to fish in specific areas;

| (d) | prohibition or limitation to fish in specific areas; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

prohibition or limitation to fish in specific areas;

| (4) | prohibition or limitation to fish during specific time periods; |
| --- | --- |

(4)

(4)

prohibition or limitation to fish during specific time periods;

| (e) | prohibition or limitation to fish during specific time periods; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

prohibition or limitation to fish during specific time periods;

| (5) | minimum conservation reference size. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

(5)

minimum conservation reference size.

| (f) | minimum conservation reference size; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

(f)

minimum conservation reference size;

| (g) | other characteristics linked to selectivity. |
| --- | --- |

(g)

(g)

other characteristics linked to selectivity.

other characteristics linked to selectivity.

2.   The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim at achieving the objective set out in Article
  3(1)(b)
  and be based on scientific advice.

3(1)(b)

2.   The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim at achieving the objective set out in
  point (b) of
  Article
  3(1)
  and
  coherence with Union environmental legislation as set out in Article 3a,
  and
  shall
  be based on
  the best available
  scientific advice.

point (b) of

3(1)

coherence with Union environmental legislation as set out in Article 3a,

shall

the best available

3.   The Member States concerned may submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for specific conservation measures as referred to in paragraph 1.

3.   The Member States concerned may submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for specific conservation measures as referred to in paragraph 1.

3a.
     
  Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult the European Parliament and the advisory committees concerned.

3a.

Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult the European Parliament and the advisory committees concerned.

3b.
     
  The Commission shall, in consultation with the Member States concerned, analyse the impact of the delegated acts referred to in paragraph 1 one year after their adoption, and every year thereafter. If such analysis shows that a delegated act is not adequate to deal with the current situation, the Member States concerned may submit a joint recommendation in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

3b.

The Commission shall, in consultation with the Member States concerned, analyse the impact of the delegated acts referred to in paragraph 1 one year after their adoption, and every year thereafter. If such analysis shows that a delegated act is not adequate to deal with the current situation, the Member States concerned may submit a joint recommendation in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7

Article 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| By way of derogation from Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 the landing obligation shall not apply to
  the stocks concerned and plaice
  when fishing with the following gears: trapnets, pots and creels. | By way of derogation from Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the landing obligation shall not apply to
  cod
  when fishing with the following gears: trapnets, pots and creels
  , fyke-nets and pound nets
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

By way of derogation from Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 the landing obligation shall not apply to
  the stocks concerned and plaice
  when fishing with the following gears: trapnets, pots and creels.

the stocks concerned and plaice

By way of derogation from Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the landing obligation shall not apply to
  cod
  when fishing with the following gears: trapnets, pots and creels
  , fyke-nets and pound nets
  .

cod

, fyke-nets and pound nets

Amendment 36

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 2

Article 9 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim at achieving the objectives set out in Article 3 and in particular the protection of juveniles or spawning fish. | 2.   The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim at achieving the objectives set out in Article 3, in particular the protection of juveniles or spawning fish
  , as well as coherence with Union environmental legislation as set out in Article 3a, and ensuring that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim at achieving the objectives set out in Article 3 and in particular the protection of juveniles or spawning fish.

2.   The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim at achieving the objectives set out in Article 3, in particular the protection of juveniles or spawning fish
  , as well as coherence with Union environmental legislation as set out in Article 3a, and ensuring that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised.

, as well as coherence with Union environmental legislation as set out in Article 3a, and ensuring that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised.

Amendment 37

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 3 — point a

Article 9 — paragraph 3 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | specifications of target species
  and
  mesh sizes laid down in Annexes II
  and
  III referred to in Articles 3
  and
  4 of Regulation
  (EC) No 2187/2005
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

specifications of target species
  and
  mesh sizes laid down in Annexes II
  and
  III referred to in Articles 3
  and
  4 of Regulation
  (EC) No 2187/2005
  ;

and

and

and

(EC) No 2187/2005

| (a) | specifications of target species, mesh sizes
  and minimum conservation reference sizes
  laid down in Annexes II, III
  and IV to Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 and
  referred to in Articles 3, 4
  and 14(1)
  of
  that
  Regulation; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

specifications of target species, mesh sizes
  and minimum conservation reference sizes
  laid down in Annexes II, III
  and IV to Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 and
  referred to in Articles 3, 4
  and 14(1)
  of
  that
  Regulation;

and minimum conservation reference sizes

and IV to Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 and

and 14(1)

that

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 3 — point f

Article 9 — paragraph 3 — point f

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (f) | the trawling prohibition for the Gulf of Riga laid down in Article 22 thereof. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(f)

(f)

the trawling prohibition for the Gulf of Riga laid down in Article 22 thereof.

the trawling prohibition for the Gulf of Riga laid down in Article 22 thereof.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Article 9 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4a.
     
  Moreover, the Commission shall endeavour to take account of the most recent scientific studies, including ICES studies, before adopting technical measures. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4a.
     
  Moreover, the Commission shall endeavour to take account of the most recent scientific studies, including ICES studies, before adopting technical measures.

4a.

Moreover, the Commission shall endeavour to take account of the most recent scientific studies, including ICES studies, before adopting technical measures.

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 4 b (new)

Article 9 — paragraph 4 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4b.
     
  During the cod spawning season, pelagic fishing using stationary gear with a mesh size of less than 110 mm, or 120 mm in the case of outrigger gear, shall be prohibited. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4b.
     
  During the cod spawning season, pelagic fishing using stationary gear with a mesh size of less than 110 mm, or 120 mm in the case of outrigger gear, shall be prohibited.

4b.

During the cod spawning season, pelagic fishing using stationary gear with a mesh size of less than 110 mm, or 120 mm in the case of outrigger gear, shall be prohibited.

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Chapter VI a (new)

Chapter VI a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | CHAPTER VIa |
| | SPECIFIC MEASURES |
| | Article 9a |
| | Specific measures |
| | 1.
     
  Any fishing activity shall be prohibited from 1 May to 31 October within the areas enclosed by sequentially joining with rhumb lines the following positions, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 coordinate system: |
| | (a) | Area 1: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

CHAPTER VIa

CHAPTER VIa

SPECIFIC MEASURES

SPECIFIC MEASURES

Article 9a

Article 9a

Specific measures

Specific measures

1.
     
  Any fishing activity shall be prohibited from 1 May to 31 October within the areas enclosed by sequentially joining with rhumb lines the following positions, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 coordinate system:

1.

Any fishing activity shall be prohibited from 1 May to 31 October within the areas enclosed by sequentially joining with rhumb lines the following positions, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 coordinate system:

(a)

(a)

Area 1:

Area 1:

| | — | 55o 45′ N, 15o 30′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

55o 45′ N, 15o 30′ E

55o

o

| | — | 55o 45′ N, 16o 30′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

55o 45′ N, 16o 30′ E

55o

o

| | — | 55o 00′ N, 16o 30′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

55o 00′ N, 16o 30′ E

55o

o

| | — | 55o 00′ N, 16o 00′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

55o 00′ N, 16o 00′ E

55o

o

| | — | 55o 15′ N, 16o 00′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

55o 15′ N, 16o 00′ E

55o

o

| | — | 55o 15′ N, 15o 30′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

55o 15′ N, 15o 30′ E

55o

o

| | — | 55o 45′ N, 15o 30′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

55o 45′ N, 15o 30′ E

55o

o

| (b) | Area 2: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

Area 2:

Area 2:

| | — | 55o 00′ N, 19o 14′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

55o 00′ N, 19o 14′ E

55o

o

| | — | 54o 48′ N, 19o 20′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

54o 48′ N, 19o 20′ E

54o

o

| | — | 54o 45′ N, 19o 19′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

54o 45′ N, 19o 19′ E

54o

o

| | — | 54o 45′ N, 18o 55′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

54o 45′ N, 18o 55′ E

54o

o

| | — | 55o 00′ N, 19o 14′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

55o 00′ N, 19o 14′ E

55o

o

| (c) | Area 3: |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

Area 3:

Area 3:

| | — | 56o 13′ N, 18o 27′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

56o 13′ N, 18o 27′ E

56o

o

| | — | 56o 13′ N, 19o 31′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

56o 13′ N, 19o 31′ E

56o

o

| | — | 55o 59′ N, 19o 13′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

55o 59′ N, 19o 13′ E

55o

o

| | — | 56o 03′ N, 19o 06′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

56o 03′ N, 19o 06′ E

56o

o

| | — | 56o 00′ N, 18o 51′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

56o 00′ N, 18o 51′ E

56o

o

| | — | 55o 47′ N, 18o 57′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

55o 47′ N, 18o 57′ E

55o

o

| | — | 55o 30′ N, 18o 34′ E |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

55o 30′ N, 18o 34′ E

55o

o

| | — | 56o 13′ N, 18o 27′ E. |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

56o 13′ N, 18o 27′ E.

56o

o

2.
     
  All Union vessels of an overall length equal to or greater than eight metres carrying on board or using any gears for cod fishing in the Baltic Sea in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 shall hold a special permit for fishing for cod in the Baltic Sea.

2.

All Union vessels of an overall length equal to or greater than eight metres carrying on board or using any gears for cod fishing in the Baltic Sea in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 shall hold a special permit for fishing for cod in the Baltic Sea.

3.
     
  The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 to amend this Article, where necessary for the achievement of the objectives referred to in Article 3, and in particular the protection of juveniles or spawning fish.

3.

The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 to amend this Article, where necessary for the achievement of the objectives referred to in Article 3, and in particular the protection of juveniles or spawning fish.

Amendment 42

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10

Article 10

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Article 10 | Article 10 |
| Regional cooperation | Regional cooperation |
| 1.   Article 18 (1) to (6) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall apply to the measures
  under this Chapter. | 1.   Article 18 (1) to (6) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall apply to the measures
  referred to in Articles 6, 8 and 9 of this Regulation
  . |
| 2.   Member States concerned may submit joint recommendations
  in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 within the following deadlines: | 2.   Member States concerned may
  , after having consulted the regional advisory councils,
  submit
  any
  joint recommendations
  referred to in Articles 6(3), 8(3) and 9(4) for the first time not later than 12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, and thereafter 12 months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with Article 14, but not later than 1 September for measures concerning the Member States. They may also submit such recommendations in the event of any abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks covered by the plan, if the measures recommended are deemed necessary or justified by scientific advice
  . |
| a) | for the measures set out in Article 6(1) and concerning a given calendar year, not later than 1 September of the previous year; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 10

Article 10

Regional cooperation

Regional cooperation

1.   Article 18 (1) to (6) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall apply to the measures
  under this Chapter.

under this Chapter.

1.   Article 18 (1) to (6) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall apply to the measures
  referred to in Articles 6, 8 and 9 of this Regulation
  .

referred to in Articles 6, 8 and 9 of this Regulation

2.   Member States concerned may submit joint recommendations
  in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 within the following deadlines:

in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 within the following deadlines:

2.   Member States concerned may
  , after having consulted the regional advisory councils,
  submit
  any
  joint recommendations
  referred to in Articles 6(3), 8(3) and 9(4) for the first time not later than 12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, and thereafter 12 months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with Article 14, but not later than 1 September for measures concerning the Member States. They may also submit such recommendations in the event of any abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks covered by the plan, if the measures recommended are deemed necessary or justified by scientific advice
  .

, after having consulted the regional advisory councils,

any

referred to in Articles 6(3), 8(3) and 9(4) for the first time not later than 12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, and thereafter 12 months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with Article 14, but not later than 1 September for measures concerning the Member States. They may also submit such recommendations in the event of any abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks covered by the plan, if the measures recommended are deemed necessary or justified by scientific advice

a)

a)

for the measures set out in Article 6(1) and concerning a given calendar year, not later than 1 September of the previous year;

for the measures set out in Article 6(1) and concerning a given calendar year, not later than 1 September of the previous year;

| b) | for the measures set out in Articles 8(1) and 9(1), for the first time not later than six months after the entry into force of this Regulation and thereafter six months after each submission the evaluation of the plan in accordance with Article 14
  . |
| --- | --- |

b)

b)

for the measures set out in Articles 8(1) and 9(1), for the first time not later than six months after the entry into force of this Regulation and thereafter six months after each submission the evaluation of the plan in accordance with Article 14
  .

for the measures set out in Articles 8(1) and 9(1), for the first time not later than six months after the entry into force of this Regulation and thereafter six months after each submission the evaluation of the plan in accordance with Article 14

2a.
     
  The advisory councils concerned may also submit recommendations in accordance with the timetable set out in paragraph 2.

2a.

The advisory councils concerned may also submit recommendations in accordance with the timetable set out in paragraph 2.

2b.
     
  Any deviations by the Commission from the joint recommendations shall be presented to the European Parliament and to the Council and shall be capable of being scrutinised.

2b.

Any deviations by the Commission from the joint recommendations shall be presented to the European Parliament and to the Council and shall be capable of being scrutinised.

Amendment 43

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12

Article 12

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Article 12 | Article 12 |
| Prior notifications | Prior notifications |
| 1.   By way of derogation from Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, the prior notification obligation laid down in that Article shall apply to masters of Union fishing vessels of eight metres overall length or more retaining on board at least 300
  kg
  of cod
  or
  two
  tons
  of pelagic stocks. | 1.   By way of derogation from Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, the prior notification obligation laid down in that Article shall apply: |
| | (a) | in relation to fishing vessels targeting cod,
  to masters of Union fishing vessels of eight metres overall length or more retaining on board at least 300
  kilograms
  of cod; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 12

Article 12

Prior notifications

Prior notifications

1.   By way of derogation from Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, the prior notification obligation laid down in that Article shall apply to masters of Union fishing vessels of eight metres overall length or more retaining on board at least 300
  kg
  of cod
  or
  two
  tons
  of pelagic stocks.

kg

or

tons

1.   By way of derogation from Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, the prior notification obligation laid down in that Article shall apply:

(a)

(a)

in relation to fishing vessels targeting cod,
  to masters of Union fishing vessels of eight metres overall length or more retaining on board at least 300
  kilograms
  of cod;

in relation to fishing vessels targeting cod,

kilograms

| (b) | in relation to fishing vessels targeting herring and/or sprat, to masters of Union fishing vessels of eight metres overall length or more retaining on board at least
  two
  tonnes
  of pelagic stocks. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

in relation to fishing vessels targeting herring and/or sprat, to masters of Union fishing vessels of eight metres overall length or more retaining on board at least
  two
  tonnes
  of pelagic stocks.

in relation to fishing vessels targeting herring and/or sprat, to masters of Union fishing vessels of eight metres overall length or more retaining on board at least

tonnes

2.   By way of derogation from Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, the
  advance
  notification period laid down in that Article shall be
  of
  at least one hour before the estimated time of arrival at port.

advance

of

2.   By way of derogation from Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, the
  prior
  notification period laid down in that Article shall be at least one hour before the estimated time of arrival at port.
  The competent authorities of the coastal Member States may, on a case-by-case basis, permit an earlier entry into port, provided that the necessary conditions for the appropriate control measures are to hand.

prior

The competent authorities of the coastal Member States may, on a case-by-case basis, permit an earlier entry into port, provided that the necessary conditions for the appropriate control measures are to hand.

Amendment 45

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — point b

Article 13 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | 5
  tonnes of pelagic stocks. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

5
  tonnes of pelagic stocks.

5

| (b) | 2
  tonnes of pelagic stocks. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

2
  tonnes of pelagic stocks.

2

Amendment 46

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14

Article 14

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Article 14 | Article 14 |
| Evaluation of the plan | Evaluation of the plan |
| The Commission shall
  ensure an evaluation of
  the impact of this plan on the stocks covered by this Regulation and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks, in particular
  to take account of changes in scientific advice, six years after the entry into force of the plan and, thereafter, every six years.
  The Commission shall submit the results of
  these
  evaluations to the European Parliament and Council. | Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation, and every five years thereafter,
  the Commission shall
  evaluate
  the impact of this
  multiannual
  plan on the stocks covered by this Regulation and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks, in particular
  as regards the progress achieved towards restoring and maintaining fish stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield.
  The Commission shall submit the results of
  that evaluation
  to the European Parliament and
  the
  Council
  and may, where appropriate and taking into account the most recent scientific advice, propose adaptations to the multiannual plan or initiate modifications to the delegated acts
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 14

Article 14

Evaluation of the plan

Evaluation of the plan

The Commission shall
  ensure an evaluation of
  the impact of this plan on the stocks covered by this Regulation and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks, in particular
  to take account of changes in scientific advice, six years after the entry into force of the plan and, thereafter, every six years.
  The Commission shall submit the results of
  these
  evaluations to the European Parliament and Council.

ensure an evaluation of

to take account of changes in scientific advice, six years after the entry into force of the plan and, thereafter, every six years.

these

Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation, and every five years thereafter,
  the Commission shall
  evaluate
  the impact of this
  multiannual
  plan on the stocks covered by this Regulation and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks, in particular
  as regards the progress achieved towards restoring and maintaining fish stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield.
  The Commission shall submit the results of
  that evaluation
  to the European Parliament and
  the
  Council
  and may, where appropriate and taking into account the most recent scientific advice, propose adaptations to the multiannual plan or initiate modifications to the delegated acts
  .

Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation, and every five years thereafter,

evaluate

multiannual

as regards the progress achieved towards restoring and maintaining fish stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield.

that evaluation

the

and may, where appropriate and taking into account the most recent scientific advice, propose adaptations to the multiannual plan or initiate modifications to the delegated acts

Amendment 47

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Chapter IX a (new)

Chapter IX a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | CHAPTER IXa |
| | SUPPORT FROM THE EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND |
| | Article 14a |
| | Support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund |
| | For the purposes of point (c) of Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, the multi-annual plan provided for by this Regulation shall be regarded as a multi-annual plan pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

CHAPTER IXa

CHAPTER IXa

SUPPORT FROM THE EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND

SUPPORT FROM THE EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND

Article 14a

Article 14a

Support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund

Support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund

For the purposes of point (c) of Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, the multi-annual plan provided for by this Regulation shall be regarded as a multi-annual plan pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

For the purposes of point (c) of Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, the multi-annual plan provided for by this Regulation shall be regarded as a multi-annual plan pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Amendment 48

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 — paragraph 2

Article 15 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The delegation of power referred to in Articles 6, 8 and 9 shall be conferred on the Commission for
  an indeterminate
  period of
  time from the date of the entry into force of this Regulation
  . | 2.   The delegation of power referred to in Articles 6, 8 and 9 shall be conferred on the Commission for
  a
  period of
  five years from 1 September 2015. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The delegation of power referred to in Articles 6, 8 and 9 shall be conferred on the Commission for
  an indeterminate
  period of
  time from the date of the entry into force of this Regulation
  .

an indeterminate

time from the date of the entry into force of this Regulation

2.   The delegation of power referred to in Articles 6, 8 and 9 shall be conferred on the Commission for
  a
  period of
  five years from 1 September 2015. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period
  .

a

five years from 1 September 2015. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period

Amendment 49

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16

Article 16

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Articles 20 and 21 of
  Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005
  are
  deleted. | Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005
  is amended as follows: |
| | 1.
     
  Article 13(3) is
  deleted. |
| | 2.
     
  In Annex IV, in the column headed ‘Minimum size’, the words ‘38 cm’ in respect of the minimum conservation reference size for cod shall be replaced by ‘35 cm’. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Articles 20 and 21 of
  Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005
  are
  deleted.

Articles 20 and 21 of

are

Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005
  is amended as follows:

is amended as follows:

1.
     
  Article 13(3) is
  deleted.

1.

Article 13(3) is

2.
     
  In Annex IV, in the column headed ‘Minimum size’, the words ‘38 cm’ in respect of the minimum conservation reference size for cod shall be replaced by ‘35 cm’.

2.

In Annex IV, in the column headed ‘Minimum size’, the words ‘38 cm’ in respect of the minimum conservation reference size for cod shall be replaced by ‘35 cm’.

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(1)  The matter was referred back to the committee responsible for reconsideration pursuant to Rule 61(2), second subparagraph (A8-0128/2015).

1

(16)  OJ L 179, 23.6.1998, p. 3

16

(16)  OJ L 179, 23.6.1998, p. 3.

16

(1bis)  
  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 (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19).

1bis

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 (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19).

(19)  ICES technical services, September 2014 http://www.ices.dk/sites/pub/Publication%20Reports/Advice/2014/Special%20Requests/EU_Fmsy_range_for_Baltic_cod_and_pelagic_stocks.pdf

19

(19)  ICES technical services, September 2014 http://www.ices.dk/sites/pub/Publication%20Reports/Advice/2014/Special%20Requests/EU_Fmsy_range_for_Baltic_cod_and_pelagic_stocks.pdf

19

(20)  Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 of 21 December 2005 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound, amending Regulation (EC) No 1434/98 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 88/98 (OJ L 349, 31.12.2005, p. 1).

20

(20)  Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 of 21 December 2005 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound, amending Regulation (EC) No 1434/98 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 88/98 (OJ L 349, 31.12.2005, p. 1).

20

(1bis)  
  Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1).

1bis

Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1).

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