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| 20.9.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 337/345 |
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20.9.2018

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 337/345

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P8_TA(2017)0357

Multi-annual plan for demersal stocks in the North Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks ***I

Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 14 September 2017 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing a multi-annual plan for demersal stocks in the North Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 676/2007 and Council Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 (COM(2016)0493 — C8-0336/2016 — 2016/0238(COD)) (1)

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

(2018/C 337/44)

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4) | 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

Amendment

(4)

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.

| (4) | 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
  to ensure that stocks of harvested species are restored and maintained at levels above those that can produce MSY
  , and to implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management. |
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(4)

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
  to ensure that stocks of harvested species are restored and maintained at levels above those that can produce MSY
  , and to implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management.

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (4a) | Regarding the exploitation of living marine biological resources, Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 includes as an explicit goal the restoration and maintenance of populations of harvested species above levels capable of producing MSY. Therefore, in accordance with Article 2(2) thereof, the corresponding exploitation rate is to be achieved by 2015 where possible and, on a progressive, incremental basis at the latest by 2020 for all stocks, and should be maintained thereafter. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4a)

Regarding the exploitation of living marine biological resources, Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 includes as an explicit goal the restoration and maintenance of populations of harvested species above levels capable of producing MSY. Therefore, in accordance with Article 2(2) thereof, the corresponding exploitation rate is to be achieved by 2015 where possible and, on a progressive, incremental basis at the latest by 2020 for all stocks, and should be maintained thereafter.

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (5) | For the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, a number of conservation measures are to be adopted as appropriate in any combination thereof, such as multi-annual plans, technical measures, fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5)

For the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, a number of conservation measures are to be adopted as appropriate in any combination thereof, such as multi-annual plans, technical measures, fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities.

| (5) | For the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, a number of conservation measures are to be adopted as appropriate in any combination thereof, such as multi-annual plans, technical measures, fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities
  in full accordance with the best available scientific advice
  . |
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(5)

For the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, a number of conservation measures are to be adopted as appropriate in any combination thereof, such as multi-annual plans, technical measures, fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities
  in full accordance with the best available scientific advice
  .

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (6) | Pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, multi-annual plans are to be based on scientific, technical and economic advice and contain objectives, quantifiable targets with clear timeframes, conservation reference points and safeguards. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6)

Pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, multi-annual plans are to be based on scientific, technical and economic advice and contain objectives, quantifiable targets with clear timeframes, conservation reference points and safeguards.

| (6) | Pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, multi-annual plans are to be based on scientific, technical and economic advice and contain objectives, quantifiable targets with clear timeframes, conservation reference points
  , objectives
  and safeguards
  , goals for stock conservation and technical measures to be taken to achieve the targets for the maximum possible avoidance of and reduction of unwanted catches as set out in Article 15 thereof
  . |
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(6)

Pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, multi-annual plans are to be based on scientific, technical and economic advice and contain objectives, quantifiable targets with clear timeframes, conservation reference points
  , objectives
  and safeguards
  , goals for stock conservation and technical measures to be taken to achieve the targets for the maximum possible avoidance of and reduction of unwanted catches as set out in Article 15 thereof
  .

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (6a) | In addition, the Commission may be empowered to establish fish stock recovery areas in a multi-annual plan pursuant to Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6a)

In addition, the Commission may be empowered to establish fish stock recovery areas in a multi-annual plan pursuant to Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (9a) | Some stocks of common interest are also exploited by third countries, which makes it very important that the Union should consult those third countries in order to ensure that the stocks concerned are managed sustainably. In the absence of a formal agreement, the Union should do everything in its power to agree common arrangements for the fishing of those stocks in order to facilitate sustainable management, in which connection equal terms for the Union’s market operators should be secured, enforced and promoted. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9a)

Some stocks of common interest are also exploited by third countries, which makes it very important that the Union should consult those third countries in order to ensure that the stocks concerned are managed sustainably. In the absence of a formal agreement, the Union should do everything in its power to agree common arrangements for the fishing of those stocks in order to facilitate sustainable management, in which connection equal terms for the Union’s market operators should be secured, enforced and promoted.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (10) | The objective of this plan should be to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, and especially
  reaching
  and maintaining
  MSY for the stocks concerned
  , contributing to the implementation of the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to catch limits and contributing to the implementation of the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10)

The objective of this plan should be to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, and especially
  reaching
  and maintaining
  MSY for the stocks concerned
  , contributing to the implementation of the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to catch limits and contributing to the implementation of the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management.

| (10) | The objective of this plan should be to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, and especially
  restoring
  and maintaining
  fish stocks above levels of biomass capable of producing MSY
  contributing to the implementation of the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to catch limits
  as well as implementation and achievement of the socio-economic aspects of the CFP
  and contributing to the implementation of the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management
  by minimising the negative effects of fishing on the marine ecosystem
  . |
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(10)

The objective of this plan should be to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, and especially
  restoring
  and maintaining
  fish stocks above levels of biomass capable of producing MSY
  contributing to the implementation of the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to catch limits
  as well as implementation and achievement of the socio-economic aspects of the CFP
  and contributing to the implementation of the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management
  by minimising the negative effects of fishing on the marine ecosystem
  .

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (10a) | This plan should also contribute to the achievement of good environmental status, as laid down in Directive 2008/56/EC, and to the achievement of favourable conservation status for habitats and species as required by Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  and Council Directive 92/43/EEC

   (1b)

  respectively. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10a)

This plan should also contribute to the achievement of good environmental status, as laid down in Directive 2008/56/EC, and to the achievement of favourable conservation status for habitats and species as required by Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  and Council Directive 92/43/EEC

   (1b)

  respectively.

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

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 multi-annual plans. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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 multi-annual plans.

| (11) | Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 requires that fishing opportunities be fixed in accordance with the
  objectives
  set out in
  Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and comply with the targets, time-frames and margins established in
  the multi-annual plans. |
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(11)

Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 requires that fishing opportunities be fixed in accordance with the
  objectives
  set out in
  Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and comply with the targets, time-frames and margins established in
  the multi-annual plans.

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (11a) | In accordance with Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, stocks managed jointly with third countries are to be managed wherever possible with joint agreements in line with the objectives laid down in Article 2(2) thereof. In addition, the goals set out in Articles 1 and 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 as well as the definitions set out in Article 4 thereof should apply to such agreements. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11a)

In accordance with Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, stocks managed jointly with third countries are to be managed wherever possible with joint agreements in line with the objectives laid down in Article 2(2) thereof. In addition, the goals set out in Articles 1 and 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 as well as the definitions set out in Article 4 thereof should apply to such agreements.

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (14) | Where the targets relating to
  MSY
  are not available, the
  precautionary approach should apply
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(14)

Where the targets relating to
  MSY
  are not available, the
  precautionary approach should apply
  .

| (14) | Where the targets relating to
  the maximum sustainable yield
  are not available, the
  multi-annual plan should establish measures on the basis of the precautionary approach to fisheries management as defined in point 8 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Those measures must guarantee a degree of conservation of the relevant stocks that is at least comparable to exploitation rates in accordance with the maximum sustainable yield, as set out in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
  . |
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(14)

Where the targets relating to
  the maximum sustainable yield
  are not available, the
  multi-annual plan should establish measures on the basis of the precautionary approach to fisheries management as defined in point 8 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Those measures must guarantee a degree of conservation of the relevant stocks that is at least comparable to exploitation rates in accordance with the maximum sustainable yield, as set out in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
  .

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14 a (new)

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| | (14a) | Recreational fisheries can have a significant impact on fish resources. Member States are to collect catch data of recreational fisheries, in accordance with legal requirements on data collection. Where such fisheries have a significant negative impact on resources, the plan should provide for the possibility to decide on specific management measures in line with the principle of proportionality. Any management and technical measures concerning recreational fisheries at Union level should be proportionate to the objectives aimed for. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(14a)

Recreational fisheries can have a significant impact on fish resources. Member States are to collect catch data of recreational fisheries, in accordance with legal requirements on data collection. Where such fisheries have a significant negative impact on resources, the plan should provide for the possibility to decide on specific management measures in line with the principle of proportionality. Any management and technical measures concerning recreational fisheries at Union level should be proportionate to the objectives aimed for.

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (16) | For Norway lobster functional units for which they are available, it is appropriate to use
  the following trigger abundance levels:
  minimum abundance (Abundancebuffer)
  that corresponds to the Bbuffer reference point defined in the Long Term Management Plan for North Sea Nephrops by the North Sea Advisory Council

   (42)

  and the
  limit abundance (Abundancelimit)
  that corresponds to abundance MSY Btrigger (equivalent to Blim) as defined by ICES
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(16)

For Norway lobster functional units for which they are available, it is appropriate to use
  the following trigger abundance levels:
  minimum abundance (Abundancebuffer)
  that corresponds to the Bbuffer reference point defined in the Long Term Management Plan for North Sea Nephrops by the North Sea Advisory Council

   (42)

  and the
  limit abundance (Abundancelimit)
  that corresponds to abundance MSY Btrigger (equivalent to Blim) as defined by ICES
  .

| (16) | For Norway lobster functional units for which they are available, it is appropriate to use
  ICES-advised
  minimum abundance (Abundancebuffer)
  and
  limit abundance (Abundancelimit)
  as trigger abundance levels
  . |
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(16)

For Norway lobster functional units for which they are available, it is appropriate to use
  ICES-advised
  minimum abundance (Abundancebuffer)
  and
  limit abundance (Abundancelimit)
  as trigger abundance levels
  .

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (17) | Appropriate safeguard measures should be envisaged in case the stock size falls below these levels. Safeguard measures should include the reduction of fishing opportunities and specific conservation measures when scientific advice states that remedial measures are needed. These measures should be supplemented by all other measures, as appropriate, such as Commission measures in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 or Member State measures in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(17)

Appropriate safeguard measures should be envisaged in case the stock size falls below these levels. Safeguard measures should include the reduction of fishing opportunities and specific conservation measures when scientific advice states that remedial measures are needed. These measures should be supplemented by all other measures, as appropriate, such as Commission measures in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 or Member State measures in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

| (17) | Appropriate safeguard measures should be envisaged in case the stock size falls below these levels. Safeguard measures should include the reduction of fishing opportunities and specific conservation measures when
  the best available
  scientific advice states that remedial measures are needed. These measures should be supplemented by all other measures, as appropriate, such as Commission measures in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 or Member State measures in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. |
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(17)

Appropriate safeguard measures should be envisaged in case the stock size falls below these levels. Safeguard measures should include the reduction of fishing opportunities and specific conservation measures when
  the best available
  scientific advice states that remedial measures are needed. These measures should be supplemented by all other measures, as appropriate, such as Commission measures in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 or Member State measures in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (19) | It is appropriate to
  set the TAC for Norway lobster in ICES zones IIa and IV as the sum of the catch limits established for each functional unit and of the statistical rectangles outside the functional units within that TAC area. However, this does not preclude the adoption of measures
  to protect
  specific functional units
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(19)

It is appropriate to
  set the TAC for Norway lobster in ICES zones IIa and IV as the sum of the catch limits established for each functional unit and of the statistical rectangles outside the functional units within that TAC area. However, this does not preclude the adoption of measures
  to protect
  specific functional units
  .

| (19) | It is appropriate to
  define a separate TAC for Norway lobster for each functional unit wherever possible. Separate measures
  to protect
  the respective functional units may be taken
  . |
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(19)

It is appropriate to
  define a separate TAC for Norway lobster for each functional unit wherever possible. Separate measures
  to protect
  the respective functional units may be taken
  .

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20) | In order to comply with the landing obligation established by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the plan should provide for
  additional management measures
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(20)

In order to comply with the landing obligation established by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the plan should provide for
  additional management measures
  .

| (20) | 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 conservation measures, in particular measures to gradually eliminate discards, taking into account the best available scientific advice, or to minimise the negative impact of fishing on the ecosystem, to be further specified, where appropriate, in accordance with Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
  . |
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(20)

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 conservation measures, in particular measures to gradually eliminate discards, taking into account the best available scientific advice, or to minimise the negative impact of fishing on the ecosystem, to be further specified, where appropriate, in accordance with Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
  .

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25) | Thresholds should be established for the demersal stocks that a fishing vessel is required to land in a designated port or a place close to the shore, in accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. Moreover, when designating these ports or places close to the shore, Member States should apply the criteria provided in Article 43(5) of that Regulation in such a way as to ensure effective control of the
  stocks
  covered by this Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(25)

Thresholds should be established for the demersal stocks that a fishing vessel is required to land in a designated port or a place close to the shore, in accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. Moreover, when designating these ports or places close to the shore, Member States should apply the criteria provided in Article 43(5) of that Regulation in such a way as to ensure effective control of the
  stocks
  covered by this Regulation.

| (25) | Thresholds should be established for the demersal stocks that a fishing vessel is required to land in a designated port or a place close to the shore, in accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. Moreover, when designating those ports or places close to the shore, Member States should apply the criteria provided for in Article 43(5) of that Regulation in such a way as to ensure effective control of the
  landing of catches
  covered by this Regulation. |
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(25)

Thresholds should be established for the demersal stocks that a fishing vessel is required to land in a designated port or a place close to the shore, in accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. Moreover, when designating those ports or places close to the shore, Member States should apply the criteria provided for in Article 43(5) of that Regulation in such a way as to ensure effective control of the
  landing of catches
  covered by this Regulation.

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (26) | In accordance with Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provisions should be established for the periodical assessment by the Commission of the adequacy and effectiveness of the application of this Regulation. Such assessment should follow and be based on periodic evaluation of the plan based on scientific advice: the plan should be evaluated every five years. This period allows for the full implementation of the landing obligation, and for regionalised measures to be adopted, implemented and to show effects on the stocks and fishery. It is also the minimum required period by scientific bodies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(26)

In accordance with Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provisions should be established for the periodical assessment by the Commission of the adequacy and effectiveness of the application of this Regulation. Such assessment should follow and be based on periodic evaluation of the plan based on scientific advice: the plan should be evaluated every five years. This period allows for the full implementation of the landing obligation, and for regionalised measures to be adopted, implemented and to show effects on the stocks and fishery. It is also the minimum required period by scientific bodies.

| (26) | In accordance with Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provisions should be established for the periodical assessment by the Commission of the adequacy and effectiveness of the application of this Regulation. Such assessment should follow and be based on periodic evaluation of the plan based on
  the best available
  scientific advice: the plan should be evaluated
  by ... [three years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and
  every five years
  thereafter
  . This period allows for the full implementation of the landing obligation, and for regionalised measures to be adopted, implemented and to show effects on the stocks and fishery. It is also the minimum required period by scientific bodies. |
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(26)

In accordance with Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provisions should be established for the periodical assessment by the Commission of the adequacy and effectiveness of the application of this Regulation. Such assessment should follow and be based on periodic evaluation of the plan based on
  the best available
  scientific advice: the plan should be evaluated
  by ... [three years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and
  every five years
  thereafter
  . This period allows for the full implementation of the landing obligation, and for regionalised measures to be adopted, implemented and to show effects on the stocks and fishery. It is also the minimum required period by scientific bodies.

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| 1.   This Regulation establishes a multi-annual plan (‘plan’) for the demersal stocks in waters of Union waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV (‘North Sea’) and the fisheries exploiting those stocks. | 1.   This Regulation establishes a multi-annual plan (‘plan’) for the demersal stocks in waters of Union waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV (‘North Sea’
  refers to those three zones
  ) and the fisheries
  , including recreational fisheries,
  exploiting those stocks. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1.   This Regulation establishes a multi-annual plan (‘plan’) for the demersal stocks in waters of Union waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV (‘North Sea’) and the fisheries exploiting those stocks.

1.   This Regulation establishes a multi-annual plan (‘plan’) for the demersal stocks in waters of Union waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV (‘North Sea’
  refers to those three zones
  ) and the fisheries
  , including recreational fisheries,
  exploiting those stocks.

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  Where, on the basis of scientific advice or of a request from the Member States concerned, the Commission considers that the list referred to in Article 2 needs to be adjusted, the Commission may submit a proposal for the amendment of that list. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  Where, on the basis of scientific advice or of a request from the Member States concerned, the Commission considers that the list referred to in Article 2 needs to be adjusted, the Commission may submit a proposal for the amendment of that list.

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 2 b (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 2 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2b.
     
  This Regulation also sets out details for the implementation of the landing obligation for all species provided for in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, other than the stocks already referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2b.
     
  This Regulation also sets out details for the implementation of the landing obligation for all species provided for in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, other than the stocks already referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (1) | ‘demersal stocks’ means those roundfish
  and
  flatfish species
  and
  Norway lobster that live at or near the bottom of the water column. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1)

‘demersal stocks’ means those roundfish
  and
  flatfish species
  and
  Norway lobster that live at or near the bottom of the water column.

and

and

| (1) | ‘demersal stocks’ means: those roundfish, flatfish
  and cartilaginous fish
  species, Norway lobster
  (Nephrops Norvegicus) and Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis)
  that live at or near the bottom of the water column. |
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(1)

‘demersal stocks’ means: those roundfish, flatfish
  and cartilaginous fish
  species, Norway lobster
  (Nephrops Norvegicus) and Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis)
  that live at or near the bottom of the water column.

and cartilaginous fish

(Nephrops Norvegicus) and Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis)

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (1a) | ‘Best available scientific advice’ means scientific advice which has been reviewed by ICES or STECF and is supported by the most up-to-date data available and which meets all the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in particular Article 25 thereof. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1a)

(1a)

‘Best available scientific advice’ means scientific advice which has been reviewed by ICES or STECF and is supported by the most up-to-date data available and which meets all the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in particular Article 25 thereof.

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1 b (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (1b) | ‘FMSY range’ means a range calculated by ICES delivering no more than a 5 % reduction in long-term yield compared to the maximum sustainable yield. The ICES advice rule indicates that, when spawning stock biomass is below the minimum spawning stock biomass reference point (MSY Btrigger), F is to be reduced to a value which does not exceed an upper limit equal to the FMSY point value multiplied by the spawning stock biomass in the TAC year divided by MSY Btrigger. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1b)

(1b)

‘FMSY

trigger

MSY

trigger

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1 c (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (1c) | ‘MSY Flower’ and ‘MSY Fupper’ mean the lowest and highest value within the FMSY range. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1c)

(1c)

‘MSY Flower

upper

MSY

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 2

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | ‘Group 1’: means demersal stocks for which targets as FMSY ranges and safeguards linked to biomass are established in this plan as follows: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(2)

‘Group 1’: means demersal stocks for which targets as FMSY ranges and safeguards linked to biomass are established in this plan as follows:

| (2) | ‘Group 1’ means demersal stocks for which targets as FMSY ranges and safeguards linked to biomass are established in this plan,
  as listed in Annexes I and II
  , as follows. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

‘Group 1’ means demersal stocks for which targets as FMSY ranges and safeguards linked to biomass are established in this plan,
  as listed in Annexes I and II
  , as follows.

as listed in Annexes I and II

| (a) | Cod (Gadus morhua) in Subarea IV and Divisions VIId and IIIa West (
  North Sea, Eastern Channel,
  Skagerrak), hereafter referred to as
  North Sea
  cod; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Cod (Gadus morhua) in Subarea IV and Divisions VIId and IIIa West (
  North Sea, Eastern Channel,
  Skagerrak), hereafter referred to as
  North Sea
  cod;

Gadus morhua

North Sea, Eastern Channel,

North Sea

| (a) | Cod (Gadus morhua) in Subarea IV
  (North Sea)
  and Divisions VIId
  (Eastern Channel)
  and IIIa West (Skagerrak), hereafter referred to as cod
  in Subarea IV and Divisions VIId and IIIa West
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Cod (Gadus morhua) in Subarea IV
  (North Sea)
  and Divisions VIId
  (Eastern Channel)
  and IIIa West (Skagerrak), hereafter referred to as cod
  in Subarea IV and Divisions VIId and IIIa West
  ;

Gadus morhua

(North Sea)

(Eastern Channel)

in Subarea IV and Divisions VIId and IIIa West

| (b) | Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) in Subarea IV and Divisions VIa and IIIa west (
  North Sea, West of Scotland,
  Skagerrak) hereafter referred to as haddock; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) in Subarea IV and Divisions VIa and IIIa west (
  North Sea, West of Scotland,
  Skagerrak) hereafter referred to as haddock;

(Melanogrammus aeglefinus)

North Sea, West of Scotland,

| (b) | Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) in Subarea IV
  (North Sea)
  and Divisions VIa
  (West of Scotland)
  and IIIa west (Skagerrak) hereafter referred to as haddock
  in Subarea IV and Divisions VIa and IIIa West
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) in Subarea IV
  (North Sea)
  and Divisions VIa
  (West of Scotland)
  and IIIa west (Skagerrak) hereafter referred to as haddock
  in Subarea IV and Divisions VIa and IIIa West
  ;

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

(North Sea)

(West of Scotland)

in Subarea IV and Divisions VIa and IIIa West

| (c) | Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Subarea IV (North Sea) and Division IIIa (Skagerrak), hereafter referred to as
  North Sea
  plaice; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Subarea IV (North Sea) and Division IIIa (Skagerrak), hereafter referred to as
  North Sea
  plaice;

(Pleuronectes platessa)

North Sea

| (c) | Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Subarea IV (North Sea) and Division IIIa (Skagerrak), hereafter referred to as plaice
  in Subarea IV and Division IIIa
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Subarea IV (North Sea) and Division IIIa (Skagerrak), hereafter referred to as plaice
  in Subarea IV and Division IIIa
  ;

Pleuronectes platessa

in Subarea IV and Division IIIa

| (d) | Saithe (Pollachius virens) in Subareas IV and VI and Division IIIa (
  North Sea, Rockall and West of Scotland,
  Skagerrak and Kattegat), hereafter referred to as saithe; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Saithe (Pollachius virens) in Subareas IV and VI and Division IIIa (
  North Sea, Rockall and West of Scotland,
  Skagerrak and Kattegat), hereafter referred to as saithe;

(Pollachius virens)

North Sea, Rockall and West of Scotland,

| (d) | Saithe (Pollachius virens) in Subareas IV
  (North Sea)
  and VI
  (West of Scotland and Rockall)
  and in Division IIIa (Skagerrak and Kattegat), hereafter referred to as saithe
  in Subareas IV and VI and Division IIIa; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Saithe (Pollachius virens) in Subareas IV
  (North Sea)
  and VI
  (West of Scotland and Rockall)
  and in Division IIIa (Skagerrak and Kattegat), hereafter referred to as saithe
  in Subareas IV and VI and Division IIIa;

Pollachius virens

(North Sea)

(West of Scotland and Rockall)

in Subareas IV and VI and Division IIIa;

| (e) | Sole (Solea solea) in Subarea IV (North Sea), hereafter referred to as
  North Sea
  sole; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

Sole (Solea solea) in Subarea IV (North Sea), hereafter referred to as
  North Sea
  sole;

Solea solea

North Sea

| (e) | Sole (Solea solea) in Subarea IV (North Sea), hereafter referred to as sole
  in Subarea IV; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

Sole (Solea solea) in Subarea IV (North Sea), hereafter referred to as sole
  in Subarea IV;

Solea solea

in Subarea IV;

| (f) | Sole (Solea solea) in Division IIIa and Subdivisions 22–24 (
  Skagerrak and Kattegat,
  Western Baltic Sea), hereafter referred to as
  Kattegat
  sole; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

Sole (Solea solea) in Division IIIa and Subdivisions 22–24 (
  Skagerrak and Kattegat,
  Western Baltic Sea), hereafter referred to as
  Kattegat
  sole;

Solea solea

Skagerrak and Kattegat,

Kattegat

| (f) | Sole (Solea solea) in Division IIIa
  (Skagerrak and Kattegat)
  and Subdivisions 22–24 (Western Baltic Sea), hereafter referred to as sole
  in Division IIIa and Subdivisions 22-24; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

Sole (Solea solea) in Division IIIa
  (Skagerrak and Kattegat)
  and Subdivisions 22–24 (Western Baltic Sea), hereafter referred to as sole
  in Division IIIa and Subdivisions 22-24;

Solea solea

(Skagerrak and Kattegat)

in Division IIIa and Subdivisions 22-24;

| (g) | Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in Subarea IV and Division VIId (
  North Sea and
  Eastern English Channel), hereafter referred to as
  North Sea
  whiting. |
| --- | --- |

(g)

Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in Subarea IV and Division VIId (
  North Sea and
  Eastern English Channel), hereafter referred to as
  North Sea
  whiting.

Merlangius merlangus

North Sea and

North Sea

| (g) | Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in Subarea IV
  (North Sea)
  and Division VIId (Eastern English Channel), hereafter referred to as whiting
  in Subarea IV and Division VIId
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in Subarea IV
  (North Sea)
  and Division VIId (Eastern English Channel), hereafter referred to as whiting
  in Subarea IV and Division VIId
  ;

Merlangius merlangus

(North Sea)

in Subarea IV and Division VIId

| (ga) | Anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius) in Division IIIa (Skagerrak and Kattegat) and Subareas IV (North Sea) and VI (West of Scotland and Rockall); |
| --- | --- |

(ga)

(ga)

Anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius) in Division IIIa (Skagerrak and Kattegat) and Subareas IV (North Sea) and VI (West of Scotland and Rockall);

Anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius) in Division IIIa (Skagerrak and Kattegat) and Subareas IV (North Sea) and VI (West of Scotland and Rockall);

| (gb) | Northern Prawn (Pandalus borealis) in Divisions IVa East and IIIa. |
| --- | --- |

(gb)

(gb)

Northern Prawn (Pandalus borealis) in Divisions IVa East and IIIa.

Northern Prawn (Pandalus borealis) in Divisions IVa East and IIIa.

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 in order to amend the list of stocks in Group 1, as set out in the first paragraph of this point and in Annexes I and II to this Regulation, in accordance with the best available scientific advice.

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 in order to amend the list of stocks in Group 1, as set out in the first paragraph of this point and in Annexes I and II to this Regulation, in accordance with the best available scientific advice.

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 3 — introductory part

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 3 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (3) | ‘Group 2’ means Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) functional units (FU) for which targets as FMSY ranges and safeguards linked to abundance are established in this plan consisting of: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(3)

‘Group 2’ means Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) functional units (FU) for which targets as FMSY ranges and safeguards linked to abundance are established in this plan consisting of:

| (3) | ‘Group 2’ means Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) functional units (FU) for which targets as FMSY ranges and safeguards linked to abundance are established in this plan
  , as set out in Annexes I and II,
  consisting of: |
| --- | --- |

(3)

‘Group 2’ means Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) functional units (FU) for which targets as FMSY ranges and safeguards linked to abundance are established in this plan
  , as set out in Annexes I and II,
  consisting of:

, as set out in Annexes I and II,

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 8 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 8 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (8a) | The stocks concerned shall only be amended on the basis of the best available scientific advice. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(8a)

(8a)

The stocks concerned shall only be amended on the basis of the best available scientific advice.

Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 10

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 10

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 10. | ‘MSY Btrigger’ means the spawning stock biomass reference point below which specific and appropriate management action is to be taken to ensure that exploitation rates in combination with natural variations rebuild stocks above levels capable of producing
  MSY
  in the long term. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

10.

‘MSY Btrigger’ means the spawning stock biomass reference point below which specific and appropriate management action is to be taken to ensure that exploitation rates in combination with natural variations rebuild stocks above levels capable of producing
  MSY
  in the long term.

MSY

| 10. | ‘MSY Btrigger’ means the spawning stock biomass reference point below which specific and appropriate management action is to be taken to ensure that exploitation rates in combination with natural variations rebuild stocks above levels capable of producing
  maximum sustainable yield
  in the long term. |
| --- | --- |

10.

‘MSY Btrigger’ means the spawning stock biomass reference point below which specific and appropriate management action is to be taken to ensure that exploitation rates in combination with natural variations rebuild stocks above levels capable of producing
  maximum sustainable yield
  in the long term.

maximum sustainable yield

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 10 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 10 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (10a) | ‘Recreational fisheries’ means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine living biological resources for recreation, tourism or sport. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(10a)

(10a)

‘Recreational fisheries’ means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine living biological resources for recreation, tourism or sport.

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 1

Article 3 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in particular by applying the precautionary approach to fisheries management, and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield. | 1.   The plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in particular by applying the precautionary approach to fisheries management
  as defined in point 8 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
  ,
  as well as contribute to a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities, bearing in mind socio-economic aspects,
  and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield.
  The level of fishing which allows the maximum sustainable yield is to be achieved, as quickly as possible and, on a gradual, incremental basis by 2020 at the latest for all stocks covered by this Regulation under all circumstances, and it is to be maintained from that point in time. For stocks where no scientific advice and data exist, the targets set out in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 are to be met. Those targets ensure that the relevant stocks will be preserved at a level which is at least comparable with the targets for the highest sustainable yield. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in particular by applying the precautionary approach to fisheries management, and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield.

1.   The plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in particular by applying the precautionary approach to fisheries management
  as defined in point 8 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
  ,
  as well as contribute to a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities, bearing in mind socio-economic aspects,
  and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield.
  The level of fishing which allows the maximum sustainable yield is to be achieved, as quickly as possible and, on a gradual, incremental basis by 2020 at the latest for all stocks covered by this Regulation under all circumstances, and it is to be maintained from that point in time. For stocks where no scientific advice and data exist, the targets set out in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 are to be met. Those targets ensure that the relevant stocks will be preserved at a level which is at least comparable with the targets for the highest sustainable yield.

Amendment 37

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3

Article 3 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The plan shall implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised.
  It
  shall be
  coherent
  with Union environmental legislation, in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in Article 1(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC. | 3.   The plan shall implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem
  , particularly threatened habitats and protected species including marine mammals and seabirds,
  are minimised.
  The plan
  shall
  complement and
  be
  consistent
  with
  the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management as defined in point 9 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, with
  Union environmental legislation, in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in Article 1(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC
  , and with the targets and rules laid down in Directives 2009/147/EC and 92/43/EEC. Furthermore, the plan shall provide for measures designed to mitigate adverse socio-economic impacts and enable operators to acquire more economic visibility in the long term. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The plan shall implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised.
  It
  shall be
  coherent
  with Union environmental legislation, in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in Article 1(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC.

3.   The plan shall implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem
  , particularly threatened habitats and protected species including marine mammals and seabirds,
  are minimised.
  The plan
  shall
  complement and
  be
  consistent
  with
  the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management as defined in point 9 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, with
  Union environmental legislation, in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in Article 1(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC
  , and with the targets and rules laid down in Directives 2009/147/EC and 92/43/EEC. Furthermore, the plan shall provide for measures designed to mitigate adverse socio-economic impacts and enable operators to acquire more economic visibility in the long term.

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3 a (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3a.
     
  The plan shall contribute to ensuring that stocks managed jointly with third countries pursuant to Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 are managed in line with the objectives set out in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and that the total fishing opportunities do not exceed the ranges set out in Annex I to this Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3a.
     
  The plan shall contribute to ensuring that stocks managed jointly with third countries pursuant to Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 are managed in line with the objectives set out in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and that the total fishing opportunities do not exceed the ranges set out in Annex I to this Regulation.

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3 b (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 3 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3b.
     
  The plan shall take account of the Union’s bilateral relations with third countries. Future bilateral agreements with third countries shall take account of the plan. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3b.
     
  The plan shall take account of the Union’s bilateral relations with third countries. Future bilateral agreements with third countries shall take account of the plan.

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 4 — point b

Article 3 — paragraph 4 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | contribute to
  the fulfilment of other relevant descriptors contained in Annex I to Directive 2008/56/EC in proportion to the role played by fisheries in their fulfilment. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

contribute to
  the fulfilment of other relevant descriptors contained in Annex I to Directive 2008/56/EC in proportion to the role played by fisheries in their fulfilment.

contribute to

| (b) | the fulfilment of other relevant descriptors contained in Annex I to Directive 2008/56/EC in proportion to the role played by fisheries in their fulfilment. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the fulfilment of other relevant descriptors contained in Annex I to Directive 2008/56/EC in proportion to the role played by fisheries in their fulfilment.

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4a.
     
  All measures in the plan shall be taken on the basis of the best available scientific advice in accordance with point 1a of Article 2 of this Regulation. The best available scientific advice shall be reviewed by ICES or STECF by the time at which those measures are proposed by the Commission in accordance with Articles 4, 5, 6 and 18 of this Regulation, and with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4a.
     
  All measures in the plan shall be taken on the basis of the best available scientific advice in accordance with point 1a of Article 2 of this Regulation. The best available scientific advice shall be reviewed by ICES or STECF by the time at which those measures are proposed by the Commission in accordance with Articles 4, 5, 6 and 18 of this Regulation, and with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Amendment 42

Amendment 42

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 achieved as soon as possible, and on a progressive, incremental basis by 2020 for the stocks of Groups 1 and 2, and shall be maintained thereafter within the ranges set out in Annex I. | 1.   The target fishing mortality shall be achieved as soon as possible, and on a progressive, incremental basis by 2020 for the stocks of Groups 1 and 2, and shall be maintained thereafter within the ranges set out in Annex I 
  and shall comply with the goals set out in Article 3(1)
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The target fishing mortality shall be achieved as soon as possible, and on a progressive, incremental basis by 2020 for the stocks of Groups 1 and 2, and shall be maintained thereafter within the ranges set out in Annex I.

1.   The target fishing mortality shall be achieved as soon as possible, and on a progressive, incremental basis by 2020 for the stocks of Groups 1 and 2, and shall be maintained thereafter within the ranges set out in Annex I 
  and shall comply with the goals set out in Article 3(1)
  .

Amendment 43

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 2

Article 4 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   In accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities shall comply with the target fishing mortality ranges set out in Annex I, column A to this Regulation. | 2.   In accordance with Article 16(4)
  and Article 17
  of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities shall
  be established in line with the objectives and targets set out in the plan and with the best available scientific advice and shall
  comply with the target fishing mortality ranges set out in Annex I, column A to this Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   In accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities shall comply with the target fishing mortality ranges set out in Annex I, column A to this Regulation.

2.   In accordance with Article 16(4)
  and Article 17
  of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities shall
  be established in line with the objectives and targets set out in the plan and with the best available scientific advice and shall
  comply with the target fishing mortality ranges set out in Annex I, column A to this Regulation.

Amendment 44

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 3

Article 4 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, fishing opportunities may be fixed at levels corresponding to lower levels of fishing mortality than those set out in Annex I
  , column A
  . | 3.   Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, fishing opportunities may be fixed at levels corresponding to lower levels of fishing mortality than those set out in Annex I. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, fishing opportunities may be fixed at levels corresponding to lower levels of fishing mortality than those set out in Annex I
  , column A
  .

3.   Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, fishing opportunities may be fixed at levels corresponding to lower levels of fishing mortality than those set out in Annex I.

Amendments 83 and 99

Amendments 83 and 99

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 4

Article 4 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.
     
  Notwithstanding paragraphs 2 and 3, fishing opportunities for a stock may be fixed in accordance with the fishing mortality ranges set out in Annex I, column B, provided that the stock concerned is above the minimum spawning biomass reference point set out in Annex II, column A: | deleted |
| (a) | if, on the basis of scientific advice or evidence, it is necessary for the achievement of the objectives laid down in Article 3 in the case of mixed fisheries; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.
     
  Notwithstanding paragraphs 2 and 3, fishing opportunities for a stock may be fixed in accordance with the fishing mortality ranges set out in Annex I, column B, provided that the stock concerned is above the minimum spawning biomass reference point set out in Annex II, column A:

deleted

deleted

(a)

(a)

if, on the basis of scientific advice or evidence, it is necessary for the achievement of the objectives laid down in Article 3 in the case of mixed fisheries;

if, on the basis of scientific advice or evidence, it is necessary for the achievement of the objectives laid down in Article 3 in the case of mixed fisheries;

| (b) | if, on the basis of scientific advice or evidence, it is necessary to avoid serious harm to a stock caused by intra- or inter-species stock dynamics; or |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

if, on the basis of scientific advice or evidence, it is necessary to avoid serious harm to a stock caused by intra- or inter-species stock dynamics; or

if, on the basis of scientific advice or evidence, it is necessary to avoid serious harm to a stock caused by intra- or inter-species stock dynamics; or

| (c) | in order to limit variations in fishing opportunities between consecutive years to not more than 20 %. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

in order to limit variations in fishing opportunities between consecutive years to not more than 20 %.

in order to limit variations in fishing opportunities between consecutive years to not more than 20 %.

Amendment 48

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4a.
     
  Fishing opportunities shall in any event be fixed in such a way as to ensure that there is less than a 5 % probability of the spawning stock biomass falling below the limit spawning stock biomass reference point (Blim) set out in particular in Annex II, column B. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4a.
     
  Fishing opportunities shall in any event be fixed in such a way as to ensure that there is less than a 5 % probability of the spawning stock biomass falling below the limit spawning stock biomass reference point (Blim) set out in particular in Annex II, column B.

Amendment 49

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 4 b (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 4 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4b.
     
  Where, on the basis of the best available scientific advice, the Commission considers that the fishing mortality ranges set out in Annex I no longer correctly express the objectives of the plan, the Commission may as a matter of urgency submit a proposal for amendment of those ranges. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4b.
     
  Where, on the basis of the best available scientific advice, the Commission considers that the fishing mortality ranges set out in Annex I no longer correctly express the objectives of the plan, the Commission may as a matter of urgency submit a proposal for amendment of those ranges.

Amendment 50

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1

Article 5 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Fishing opportunities for the stocks of Groups 3 and 4 shall be consistent with scientific advice related to maximum sustainable yield. | 1.   Fishing opportunities for the stocks of Groups 3 and 4 shall be consistent with
  the best available
  scientific advice related to maximum sustainable yield. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Fishing opportunities for the stocks of Groups 3 and 4 shall be consistent with scientific advice related to maximum sustainable yield.

1.   Fishing opportunities for the stocks of Groups 3 and 4 shall be consistent with
  the best available
  scientific advice related to maximum sustainable yield.

Amendment 51

Amendment 51

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 2

Article 5 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   In the absence of scientific advice on fishing mortality rate consistent with maximum sustainable yield, fishing opportunities
  shall be consistent with scientific advice to ensure the sustainability of the stocks in line with
  the precautionary approach. | 2.   In the absence of scientific advice
  and data
  on
  the
  fishing mortality rate consistent with maximum sustainable yield, fishing opportunities
  and measures shall be decided on in line with
  the precautionary approach
  to fisheries management as defined in point 8 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and in keeping with the targets set out in Article 3(1) of this Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   In the absence of scientific advice on fishing mortality rate consistent with maximum sustainable yield, fishing opportunities
  shall be consistent with scientific advice to ensure the sustainability of the stocks in line with
  the precautionary approach.

2.   In the absence of scientific advice
  and data
  on
  the
  fishing mortality rate consistent with maximum sustainable yield, fishing opportunities
  and measures shall be decided on in line with
  the precautionary approach
  to fisheries management as defined in point 8 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and in keeping with the targets set out in Article 3(1) of this Regulation.

Amendment 52

Amendment 52

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1

Article 6 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Stocks of Group 5 shall be managed based on the precautionary approach in
  line
  with scientific advice. | Stocks of Group 5 shall be managed based on the precautionary approach
  to fisheries management as defined in point 8 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and
  in
  accordance
  with
  the best available
  scientific advice
  and with the targets set out in Article 3(1) and Article 3(3) of this Regulation. The absence of adequate scientific information shall not justify postponing or failing to take management measures to conserve marine biological resources. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Stocks of Group 5 shall be managed based on the precautionary approach in
  line
  with scientific advice.

line

Stocks of Group 5 shall be managed based on the precautionary approach
  to fisheries management as defined in point 8 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and
  in
  accordance
  with
  the best available
  scientific advice
  and with the targets set out in Article 3(1) and Article 3(3) of this Regulation. The absence of adequate scientific information shall not justify postponing or failing to take management measures to conserve marine biological resources.

to fisheries management as defined in point 8 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and

accordance

the best available

and with the targets set out in Article 3(1) and Article 3(3) of this Regulation. The absence of adequate scientific information shall not justify postponing or failing to take management measures to conserve marine biological resources.

Amendment 53

Amendment 53

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1

Article 8 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   When scientific advice indicates that for a given year the spawning biomass of any of the stocks in Group 1 is below the MSY Btrigger or that the abundance of any of the functional units in Group 2 is below the Abundancebuffer set out in Annex II, column A, all appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. In particular, by way of derogation from Article 4(2) fishing opportunities shall be set at levels consistent with a fishing mortality, taking into account the decrease in biomass or abundance, that is reduced below the range laid down in Annex I, column A. | 1.   When
  the best available
  scientific advice indicates that for a given year the spawning biomass of any of the stocks in Group 1 is below the MSY Btrigger or that the abundance of any of the functional units in Group 2 is below the Abundancebuffer set out in Annex II, column A, all appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. In particular, by way of derogation from Article 4(2) fishing opportunities shall be set at levels consistent with a fishing mortality, taking into account the decrease in biomass or abundance, that is reduced below the range laid down in Annex I, column A 
  in proportion to the decrease in biomass, following the ICES advice rule
  .
  The ICES advice rule referred to in point 1b of Article 2 shall apply. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   When scientific advice indicates that for a given year the spawning biomass of any of the stocks in Group 1 is below the MSY Btrigger or that the abundance of any of the functional units in Group 2 is below the Abundancebuffer set out in Annex II, column A, all appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. In particular, by way of derogation from Article 4(2) fishing opportunities shall be set at levels consistent with a fishing mortality, taking into account the decrease in biomass or abundance, that is reduced below the range laid down in Annex I, column A.

1.   When
  the best available
  scientific advice indicates that for a given year the spawning biomass of any of the stocks in Group 1 is below the MSY Btrigger or that the abundance of any of the functional units in Group 2 is below the Abundancebuffer set out in Annex II, column A, all appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. In particular, by way of derogation from Article 4(2) fishing opportunities shall be set at levels consistent with a fishing mortality, taking into account the decrease in biomass or abundance, that is reduced below the range laid down in Annex I, column A 
  in proportion to the decrease in biomass, following the ICES advice rule
  .
  The ICES advice rule referred to in point 1b of Article 2 shall apply.

Amendment 54

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2

Article 8 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   When scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks concerned is below the Blim or the abundance of any of the Norway lobster functional units is below Abundancelimit as set out in Annex II, column B to this Regulation, further remedial measures shall be taken to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above the level capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. In particular, those remedial measures shall include, by way of derogation from paragraphs 2 and 4 of Article 4, suspending the targeted fishery for the stock concerned and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities. | 2.   When
  the best available
  scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks concerned is below the Blim or the abundance of any of the Norway lobster functional units is below Abundancelimit as set out in Annex II, column B to this Regulation, further remedial measures shall be taken to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above the level capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. In particular, those remedial measures shall include, by way of derogation from paragraphs 2 and 4 of Article 4, suspending the targeted fishery for the stock concerned and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   When scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks concerned is below the Blim or the abundance of any of the Norway lobster functional units is below Abundancelimit as set out in Annex II, column B to this Regulation, further remedial measures shall be taken to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above the level capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. In particular, those remedial measures shall include, by way of derogation from paragraphs 2 and 4 of Article 4, suspending the targeted fishery for the stock concerned and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities.

2.   When
  the best available
  scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks concerned is below the Blim or the abundance of any of the Norway lobster functional units is below Abundancelimit as set out in Annex II, column B to this Regulation, further remedial measures shall be taken to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above the level capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. In particular, those remedial measures shall include, by way of derogation from paragraphs 2 and 4 of Article 4, suspending the targeted fishery for the stock concerned and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities.

Amendment 55

Amendment 55

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 8 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  When the best available scientific advice indicates that for a given year the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks to which this Regulation applies is below MSY Btrigger, all appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock to levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yield, and fishing mortality shall be reduced on a linear basis in proportion to the decrease in biomass in accordance with the ICES advice rule. The ICES advice rule referred to in point 1b of Article 2(1) shall apply. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  When the best available scientific advice indicates that for a given year the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks to which this Regulation applies is below MSY Btrigger, all appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock to levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yield, and fishing mortality shall be reduced on a linear basis in proportion to the decrease in biomass in accordance with the ICES advice rule. The ICES advice rule referred to in point 1b of Article 2(1) shall apply.

Amendment 56

Amendment 56

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2 b (new)

Article 8 — paragraph 2 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2b.
     
  When the best available scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks to which this Regulation applies is below Blim or another relevant limit, additional remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock to levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. In particular, the remedial measures may involve a suitable reduction of fishing opportunities or suspension of the targeted fishery of the stock. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2b.
     
  When the best available scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks to which this Regulation applies is below Blim or another relevant limit, additional remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock to levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. In particular, the remedial measures may involve a suitable reduction of fishing opportunities or suspension of the targeted fishery of the stock.

Amendment 57

Amendment 57

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2 c (new)

Article 8 — paragraph 2 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2c.
     
  Remedial measures referred to in this Article may include: |
| | (a) | emergency measures in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2c.
     
  Remedial measures referred to in this Article may include:

(a)

(a)

emergency measures in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

emergency measures in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

| (b) | measures pursuant to Articles 11 and 11a of this Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

measures pursuant to Articles 11 and 11a of this Regulation.

measures pursuant to Articles 11 and 11a of this Regulation.

The choice of measures referred to in this Article shall be made in accordance with the nature, seriousness, duration and repetition of the situation where the spawning stock biomass is below the levels referred to in paragraph 1.

The choice of measures referred to in this Article shall be made in accordance with the nature, seriousness, duration and repetition of the situation where the spawning stock biomass is below the levels referred to in paragraph 1.

Amendment 58

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — title

Article 9 — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Specific conservation measures
  for Groups 3 to 7 | Specific conservation measures |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Specific conservation measures
  for Groups 3 to 7

for Groups 3 to 7

Specific conservation measures

Amendment 84

Amendment 84

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 9 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| When scientific advice indicates that
  remedial
  action is required
  for the conservation of
  any of the
  demersal stocks of Groups 3 to 7, or when the spawning biomass of any of the stocks in Group 1 or abundance of any of the functional units in Group 2 for a given year is below the conservation reference points set out in Annex II, column A to this Regulation,
  the Commission
  is empowered to
  adopt delegated acts in
  accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
  regarding: | When scientific advice indicates that
  additional
  action is required
  to ensure that
  any of the
  fisheries to which this Regulation applies is managed in accordance with Article 3 of this Regulation, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Notwithstanding Article 18(1) and (3)
  the Commission
  may
  adopt delegated acts in
  the absence of a joint recommendation referred to in those paragraphs. These delegated acts shall include measures
  regarding: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

When scientific advice indicates that
  remedial
  action is required
  for the conservation of
  any of the
  demersal stocks of Groups 3 to 7, or when the spawning biomass of any of the stocks in Group 1 or abundance of any of the functional units in Group 2 for a given year is below the conservation reference points set out in Annex II, column A to this Regulation,
  the Commission
  is empowered to
  adopt delegated acts in
  accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
  regarding:

remedial

for the conservation of

demersal stocks of Groups 3 to 7, or when the spawning biomass of any of the stocks in Group 1 or abundance of any of the functional units in Group 2 for a given year is below the conservation reference points set out in Annex II, column A to this Regulation,

is empowered to

accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013

When scientific advice indicates that
  additional
  action is required
  to ensure that
  any of the
  fisheries to which this Regulation applies is managed in accordance with Article 3 of this Regulation, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Notwithstanding Article 18(1) and (3)
  the Commission
  may
  adopt delegated acts in
  the absence of a joint recommendation referred to in those paragraphs. These delegated acts shall include measures
  regarding:

additional

to ensure that

fisheries to which this Regulation applies is managed in accordance with Article 3 of this Regulation, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Notwithstanding Article 18(1) and (3)

may

the absence of a joint recommendation referred to in those paragraphs. These delegated acts shall include measures

Amendment 60

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 9 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | characteristics of fishing gear, in particular mesh size, hook size, construction of the gear, twine thickness, size of the gear or use of selectivity devices to ensure or improve selectivity; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

characteristics of fishing gear, in particular mesh size, hook size, construction of the gear, twine thickness, size of the gear or use of selectivity devices to ensure or improve selectivity;

| (a) | defining the
  characteristics
  and specifications
  of fishing gear, in particular mesh size, hook size, construction of the gear, twine thickness, size of the gear or use of selectivity devices to ensure or improve selectivity,
  particularly with a view to reducing unwanted by-catches; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

defining the
  characteristics
  and specifications
  of fishing gear, in particular mesh size, hook size, construction of the gear, twine thickness, size of the gear or use of selectivity devices to ensure or improve selectivity,
  particularly with a view to reducing unwanted by-catches;

defining the

and specifications

particularly with a view to reducing unwanted by-catches;

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 a (new)

Article 9 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 9a |
| | Designation of spawning grounds and stock recovery areas |
| | By 2020 at the latest, Member States shall designate spawning grounds and areas where there is clear evidence of heavy concentrations of fish below minimum conservation reference size, and they shall draft joint recommendations in line with Article 12(2) of this Regulation with a view to establishing stock recovery areas for stocks to which this Regulation applies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 9a

Article 9a

Designation of spawning grounds and stock recovery areas

Designation of spawning grounds and stock recovery areas

By 2020 at the latest, Member States shall designate spawning grounds and areas where there is clear evidence of heavy concentrations of fish below minimum conservation reference size, and they shall draft joint recommendations in line with Article 12(2) of this Regulation with a view to establishing stock recovery areas for stocks to which this Regulation applies.

By 2020 at the latest, Member States shall designate spawning grounds and areas where there is clear evidence of heavy concentrations of fish below minimum conservation reference size, and they shall draft joint recommendations in line with Article 12(2) of this Regulation with a view to establishing stock recovery areas for stocks to which this Regulation applies.

Amendment 62

Amendment 62

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — title

Article 10 — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Total allowable catches | Fishing opportunities |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Total allowable catches

Total allowable catches

Fishing opportunities

Fishing opportunities

Amendment 63

Amendment 63

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 10 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  Member States shall take into account objective and transparent criteria pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 when allocating quotas. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  Member States shall take into account objective and transparent criteria pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 when allocating quotas.

Amendment 64

Amendment 64

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 1 b (new)

Article 10 — paragraph 1 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1b.
     
  Member States shall enable the exchange of quotas pursuant to Article 33(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 in the context of the joint management of stocks with third countries. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1b.
     
  Member States shall enable the exchange of quotas pursuant to Article 33(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 in the context of the joint management of stocks with third countries.

Amendment 65

Amendment 65

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 2

Article 10 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   
  Without prejudice to Article 8, the TAC
  for the stock of Norway lobster in ICES zones IIa and IV
  shall be the sum of the catch limits of the functional units and of
  the statistical rectangles outside the functional units. | 2.   For the stock of Norway lobster in ICES zones IIa and IV
  , catch limits for each functional unit and a joint TAC for
  the statistical rectangles outside the functional units
  shall be established
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   
  Without prejudice to Article 8, the TAC
  for the stock of Norway lobster in ICES zones IIa and IV
  shall be the sum of the catch limits of the functional units and of
  the statistical rectangles outside the functional units.

2.   For the stock of Norway lobster in ICES zones IIa and IV
  , catch limits for each functional unit and a joint TAC for
  the statistical rectangles outside the functional units
  shall be established
  .

Amendment 66

Amendment 66

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 a (new)

Article 10 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 10a |
| | Impact of recreational fisheries |
| | 1.
     
  All available data on catches by recreational fisheries shall be examined in order to assess their likely impact on the stocks of regulated species. |
| | 2.
     
  The Council shall consider the assessment provided for in the first paragraph. For those stocks for which recreational catches are considered to be significant, the Council shall, when setting fishing opportunities, take account of recreational catches by, inter alia: |
| | (a) | considering the sum of estimates of catches by recreational fisheries, derived from the best available scientific advice, and the best available scientific advice on commercial fishing opportunities as total catch which corresponds to the target fishing mortality; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 10a

Article 10a

Impact of recreational fisheries

Impact of recreational fisheries

1.
     
  All available data on catches by recreational fisheries shall be examined in order to assess their likely impact on the stocks of regulated species.

2.
     
  The Council shall consider the assessment provided for in the first paragraph. For those stocks for which recreational catches are considered to be significant, the Council shall, when setting fishing opportunities, take account of recreational catches by, inter alia:

(a)

(a)

considering the sum of estimates of catches by recreational fisheries, derived from the best available scientific advice, and the best available scientific advice on commercial fishing opportunities as total catch which corresponds to the target fishing mortality;

considering the sum of estimates of catches by recreational fisheries, derived from the best available scientific advice, and the best available scientific advice on commercial fishing opportunities as total catch which corresponds to the target fishing mortality;

| (b) | imposing restrictions on recreational fisheries, including daily bag limits and closed seasons; or |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

imposing restrictions on recreational fisheries, including daily bag limits and closed seasons; or

imposing restrictions on recreational fisheries, including daily bag limits and closed seasons; or

| (c) | other means which are deemed appropriate. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

other means which are deemed appropriate.

other means which are deemed appropriate.

Amendment 67

Amendment 67

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — title

Article 11 — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Provisions linked to the landing obligation
  for Groups 1 to 7 | Provisions linked to the landing obligation |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Provisions linked to the landing obligation
  for Groups 1 to 7

for Groups 1 to 7

Provisions linked to the landing obligation

Amendment 68

Amendment 68

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | exemptions from the application of the landing obligation for species for which scientific
  evidence
  demonstrates high survival rates, taking into account the characteristics of the gear, of the fishing practices and of the ecosystem, to facilitate the implementation of the landing obligation; and |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

exemptions from the application of the landing obligation for species for which scientific
  evidence
  demonstrates high survival rates, taking into account the characteristics of the gear, of the fishing practices and of the ecosystem, to facilitate the implementation of the landing obligation; and

evidence

| (a) | exemptions from the application of the landing obligation for species for which
  the best available
  scientific
  advice
  demonstrates high survival rates, taking into account the characteristics of the gear, of the fishing practices and of the ecosystem, to facilitate the implementation of the landing obligation; and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

exemptions from the application of the landing obligation for species for which
  the best available
  scientific
  advice
  demonstrates high survival rates, taking into account the characteristics of the gear, of the fishing practices and of the ecosystem, to facilitate the implementation of the landing obligation; and

the best available

advice

Amendment 69

Amendment 69

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | specific provisions on documentation of catches, in particular for the purpose of monitoring
  the implementation of
  the landing obligation; and |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

specific provisions on documentation of catches, in particular for the purpose of monitoring
  the implementation of
  the landing obligation; and

the implementation of

| (c) | specific provisions on documentation of catches, in particular for the purpose of monitoring
  and controlling in order to ensure a level playing field by ensuring full compliance with
  the landing obligation; and |
| --- | --- |

(c)

specific provisions on documentation of catches, in particular for the purpose of monitoring
  and controlling in order to ensure a level playing field by ensuring full compliance with
  the landing obligation; and

and controlling in order to ensure a level playing field by ensuring full compliance with

Amendment 70

Amendment 70

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 11 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | The measures set out in the first paragraph of this Article shall contribute to achieving the objectives set out in Article 3 of this Regulation, in particular the protection of juvenile fish and spawning fish. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The measures set out in the first paragraph of this Article shall contribute to achieving the objectives set out in Article 3 of this Regulation, in particular the protection of juvenile fish and spawning fish.

The measures set out in the first paragraph of this Article shall contribute to achieving the objectives set out in Article 3 of this Regulation, in particular the protection of juvenile fish and spawning fish.

Amendment 71

Amendment 71

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 a (new)

Article 11 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 11a |
| | Technical measures |
| | 1.
     
  The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 regarding the following technical measures: |
| | (a) | specifications of characteristics of fishing gears and rules governing their use, to ensure or improve selectivity, to reduce unwanted catches or to minimise the negative impact on the ecosystem; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 11a

Article 11a

Technical measures

Technical measures

1.
     
  The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 regarding the following technical measures:

(a)

(a)

specifications of characteristics of fishing gears and rules governing their use, to ensure or improve selectivity, to reduce unwanted catches or to minimise the negative impact on the ecosystem;

specifications of characteristics of fishing gears and rules governing their use, to ensure or improve selectivity, to reduce unwanted catches or to minimise the negative impact on the ecosystem;

| (b) | specifications of modifications or additional devices to the fishing gears, to ensure or improve selectivity, to reduce unwanted catches or to minimise the negative impact on the ecosystem; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

specifications of modifications or additional devices to the fishing gears, to ensure or improve selectivity, to reduce unwanted catches or to minimise the negative impact on the ecosystem;

specifications of modifications or additional devices to the fishing gears, to ensure or improve selectivity, to reduce unwanted catches or to minimise the negative impact on the ecosystem;

| (c) | limitations or prohibitions on the use of certain fishing gears and on fishing activities, in certain areas or periods to protect spawning fish, fish below the minimum conservation reference size or non-target fish species, or to minimise the negative impact on the ecosystem; and |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

limitations or prohibitions on the use of certain fishing gears and on fishing activities, in certain areas or periods to protect spawning fish, fish below the minimum conservation reference size or non-target fish species, or to minimise the negative impact on the ecosystem; and

limitations or prohibitions on the use of certain fishing gears and on fishing activities, in certain areas or periods to protect spawning fish, fish below the minimum conservation reference size or non-target fish species, or to minimise the negative impact on the ecosystem; and

| (d) | the fixing of minimum conservation reference sizes for any of the stocks to which this Regulation applies, to ensure the protection of juveniles of marine organisms. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

the fixing of minimum conservation reference sizes for any of the stocks to which this Regulation applies, to ensure the protection of juveniles of marine organisms.

the fixing of minimum conservation reference sizes for any of the stocks to which this Regulation applies, to ensure the protection of juveniles of marine organisms.

2.
     
  The measures referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3.

Amendment 97

Amendment 97

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 2

Article 12 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   For the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article, Member States having direct management interest may submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for the first time not later than twelve months after the entry into force of this Regulation and thereafter twelve months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with Article 17. They may also submit such recommendations when deemed necessary by them, in particular in the event of an abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks to which this Regulation applies. Joint recommendations in respect of measures concerning a given calendar year shall be submitted no later than 1 July of the previous year. | 2.   For the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article, Member States having direct management interest may submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for the first time not later than twelve months after the entry into force of this Regulation and thereafter twelve months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with Article 17. They may also submit such recommendations when deemed necessary by them, in particular in the event of an abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks to which this Regulation applies. Joint recommendations in respect of measures concerning a given calendar year shall be submitted no later than 1 July of the previous year. |
| | Notwithstanding Article 18(1) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the Commission may adopt delegated acts also in the absence of a joint recommendation as referred to in those paragraphs. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   For the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article, Member States having direct management interest may submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for the first time not later than twelve months after the entry into force of this Regulation and thereafter twelve months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with Article 17. They may also submit such recommendations when deemed necessary by them, in particular in the event of an abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks to which this Regulation applies. Joint recommendations in respect of measures concerning a given calendar year shall be submitted no later than 1 July of the previous year.

2.   For the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article, Member States having direct management interest may submit joint recommendations in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for the first time not later than twelve months after the entry into force of this Regulation and thereafter twelve months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with Article 17. They may also submit such recommendations when deemed necessary by them, in particular in the event of an abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks to which this Regulation applies. Joint recommendations in respect of measures concerning a given calendar year shall be submitted no later than 1 July of the previous year.

Notwithstanding Article 18(1) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the Commission may adopt delegated acts also in the absence of a joint recommendation as referred to in those paragraphs.

Notwithstanding Article 18(1) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the Commission may adopt delegated acts also in the absence of a joint recommendation as referred to in those paragraphs.

Amendment 74

Amendment 74

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 1

Article 17 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| No less than
  five
  years after the entry into force of this Regulation, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall ensure an evaluation of the impact of the plan on the stocks to which this Regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks. It shall submit the results of this evaluation to the European Parliament and to the Council. | No less than
  three
  years after the entry into force of this Regulation, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall ensure an evaluation of the impact of the plan on the stocks to which this Regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks
  , as well as the extent to which the objectives of this Regulation have been met, including the recovery of fish stocks above levels capable of producing the maximum sustainable yield and the progress towards good environmental status
  . It shall submit the results of this evaluation to the European Parliament and to the Council.
  The Commission may report, where this is considered necessary, at an earlier date. |
| | The Commission shall report annually to the European Parliament and to the Council on progress in achieving the objectives of this Regulation and on the situation of fish stocks in the waters and for the stocks covered by this Regulation, as early as possible following the adoption of the yearly regulation fixing the fishing opportunities available in Union waters and in certain non-Union waters. That report shall be annexed to the annual report referred to in Article 50 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. |
| | That report shall contain: |
| | (a) | the comprehensive scientific advice on the basis of which the fishing opportunities were fixed; and |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

No less than
  five
  years after the entry into force of this Regulation, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall ensure an evaluation of the impact of the plan on the stocks to which this Regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks. It shall submit the results of this evaluation to the European Parliament and to the Council.

five

No less than
  three
  years after the entry into force of this Regulation, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall ensure an evaluation of the impact of the plan on the stocks to which this Regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks
  , as well as the extent to which the objectives of this Regulation have been met, including the recovery of fish stocks above levels capable of producing the maximum sustainable yield and the progress towards good environmental status
  . It shall submit the results of this evaluation to the European Parliament and to the Council.
  The Commission may report, where this is considered necessary, at an earlier date.

three

, as well as the extent to which the objectives of this Regulation have been met, including the recovery of fish stocks above levels capable of producing the maximum sustainable yield and the progress towards good environmental status

The Commission may report, where this is considered necessary, at an earlier date.

The Commission shall report annually to the European Parliament and to the Council on progress in achieving the objectives of this Regulation and on the situation of fish stocks in the waters and for the stocks covered by this Regulation, as early as possible following the adoption of the yearly regulation fixing the fishing opportunities available in Union waters and in certain non-Union waters. That report shall be annexed to the annual report referred to in Article 50 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

The Commission shall report annually to the European Parliament and to the Council on progress in achieving the objectives of this Regulation and on the situation of fish stocks in the waters and for the stocks covered by this Regulation, as early as possible following the adoption of the yearly regulation fixing the fishing opportunities available in Union waters and in certain non-Union waters. That report shall be annexed to the annual report referred to in Article 50 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

That report shall contain:

That report shall contain:

(a)

(a)

the comprehensive scientific advice on the basis of which the fishing opportunities were fixed; and

the comprehensive scientific advice on the basis of which the fishing opportunities were fixed; and

| (b) | a scientific justification demonstrating that the fishing opportunities fixed are in line with the objectives and provisions of this Regulation, in particular the fishing mortality targets. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

a scientific justification demonstrating that the fishing opportunities fixed are in line with the objectives and provisions of this Regulation, in particular the fishing mortality targets.

a scientific justification demonstrating that the fishing opportunities fixed are in line with the objectives and provisions of this Regulation, in particular the fishing mortality targets.

Amendment 75

Amendment 75

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 a (new)

Article 18 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 18a |
| | Support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund |
| | Temporary cessation measures adopted in order to achieve the objectives of the plan shall be deemed as temporary cessation of fishing activities for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 18a

Article 18a

Support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund

Support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund

Temporary cessation measures adopted in order to achieve the objectives of the plan shall be deemed as temporary cessation of fishing activities for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014.

Temporary cessation measures adopted in order to achieve the objectives of the plan shall be deemed as temporary cessation of fishing activities for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014.

(This Article should appear in Chapter X)

(This Article should appear in Chapter X)

Amendment 85

Amendment 85

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I

Annex I

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

1.   Group 1

| Stock | Target fishing mortality range consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield (FMSY) |
| --- | --- |
| Column A | Column B |
| North Sea
  cod | 0,22


  – 0,33 | 0,33


  – 0,49 |
| Haddock | 0,25


  – 0,37 | 0,37


  – 0,52 |
| North Sea
  plaice | 0,13


  – 0,19 | 0,19


  – 0,27 |
| Saithe | 0,20


  – 0,32 | 0,32


  – 0,43 |
| North Sea
  sole | 0,11


  – 0,20 | 0,20


  – 0,37 |
| Kattegat
  sole | 0,19


  – 0,22 | 0,22


  – 0,26 |
| North Sea
  whiting | Not defined | Not defined |

Stock

Stock

Target fishing mortality range consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield (FMSY)

Target fishing mortality range consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield (FMSY

Column A

Column A

Column B

Column B

North Sea
  cod

North Sea

0,22


  – 0,33

0,22

– 0,33

0,33


  – 0,49

0,33

– 0,49

Haddock

0,25


  – 0,37

0,25

– 0,37

0,37


  – 0,52

0,37

– 0,52

North Sea
  plaice

North Sea

0,13


  – 0,19

0,13

– 0,19

0,19


  – 0,27

0,19

– 0,27

Saithe

0,20


  – 0,32

0,20

– 0,32

0,32


  – 0,43

0,32

– 0,43

North Sea
  sole

North Sea

0,11


  – 0,20

0,11

– 0,20

0,20


  – 0,37

0,20

– 0,37

Kattegat
  sole

Kattegat

0,19


  – 0,22

0,19

– 0,22

0,22


  – 0,26

0,22

– 0,26

North Sea
  whiting

North Sea

Not defined

Not defined

Not defined

Not defined

2.   Group 2

| Norway lobster functional unit (FU) | Target fishing mortality range consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield (FMSY) (as harvest rate) |
| --- | --- |
| Column A | Column B |
| Division IIIa FU 3 and 4 | 0,056


  – 0,079 | 0,079


  – 0,079 |
| Farn Deeps FU 6 | 0,07


  – 0,081 | 0,081


  – 0,081 |
| Fladen Ground FU 7 | 0,066


  – 0,075 | 0,075


  – 0,075 |
| Firth of Forth FU 8 | 0,106


  – 0,163 | 0,163


  – 0,163 |
| Moray Firth FU 9 | 0,091


  – 0,118 | 0,118


  – 0,118 |

Norway lobster functional unit (FU)

Target fishing mortality range consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield (FMSY) (as harvest rate)

MSY

Column A

Column B

Column B

Division IIIa FU 3 and 4

Division IIIa FU 3 and 4

0,056


  – 0,079

0,056

– 0,079

0,079


  – 0,079

0,079

– 0,079

Farn Deeps FU 6

Farn Deeps FU 6

0,07


  – 0,081

0,07

– 0,081

0,081


  – 0,081

0,081

– 0,081

Fladen Ground FU 7

Fladen Ground FU 7

0,066


  – 0,075

0,066

– 0,075

0,075


  – 0,075

0,075

– 0,075

Firth of Forth FU 8

Firth of Forth FU 8

0,106


  – 0,163

0,106

– 0,163

0,163


  – 0,163

0,163

– 0,163

Moray Firth FU 9

Moray Firth FU 9

0,091


  – 0,118

0,091

– 0,118

0,118


  – 0,118

0,118

– 0,118

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Group 1

| Figures in the table come from the most recent ICES Special Request Advice, the ‘EU request to ICES to provide FMSY ranges for selected North Sea and Baltic Sea stocks’ |
| --- |
| STOCK | Target fishing mortality ranges consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield (FMSY) |
| Cod
  in Subarea IV and Divisions VIId and IIIa West | FMSY lower — FMSY | |
| Haddock
  in Subarea IV and Divisions VIa and IIIa West | FMSY lower — FMSY | |
| Plaice
  in Subarea IV and Division IIIa | FMSY lower — FMSY | |
| Saithe
  in Subareas IV and VI and Division IIIa | FMSY lower — FMSY | |
| Sole
  in Subarea IV | FMSY lower — FMSY | |
| Sole
  in Division IIIa and Subdivisions 22-24 | FMSY lower — FMSY | |
| Whiting
  in Subarea IV and Division VIId | FMSY lower — FMSY | |
| Anglerfish in Division IIIa and Subareas IV and VI | FMSY lower — FMSY | |
| Northern Prawn in Divisions IVa East and IIIa | FMSY lower — FMSY | |

Figures in the table come from the most recent ICES Special Request Advice, the ‘EU request to ICES to provide FMSY ranges for selected North Sea and Baltic Sea stocks’

Figures in the table come from the most recent ICES Special Request Advice, the ‘EU request to ICES to provide FMSY

STOCK

Target fishing mortality ranges consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield (FMSY)

MSY

Cod
  in Subarea IV and Divisions VIId and IIIa West

in Subarea IV and Divisions VIId and IIIa West

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Haddock
  in Subarea IV and Divisions VIa and IIIa West

in Subarea IV and Divisions VIa and IIIa West

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Plaice
  in Subarea IV and Division IIIa

in Subarea IV and Division IIIa

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Saithe
  in Subareas IV and VI and Division IIIa

in Subareas IV and VI and Division IIIa

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Sole
  in Subarea IV

in Subarea IV

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Sole
  in Division IIIa and Subdivisions 22-24

in Division IIIa and Subdivisions 22-24

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Whiting
  in Subarea IV and Division VIId

in Subarea IV and Division VIId

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Anglerfish in Division IIIa and Subareas IV and VI

Anglerfish in Division IIIa and Subareas IV and VI

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Northern Prawn in Divisions IVa East and IIIa

Northern Prawn in Divisions IVa East and IIIa

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

2.   Group 2

| Figures in the table come from the most recent ICES Special Request Advice, the ‘EU request to ICES to provide FMSY ranges for selected North Sea and Baltic Sea stocks’ |
| --- |
| Norway lobster functional unit (FU) | Target fishing mortality ranges consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield (FMSY) (as harvest rate) |
| | Column A | |
| Division IIIa FU 3 and 4 | FMSY lower — FMSY | |
| Farn Deeps FU 6 | FMSY lower — FMSY | |
| Fladen Ground FU 7 | FMSY lower — FMSY | |
| Firth of Forth FU 8 | FMSY lower — FMSY | |
| Moray Firth FU 9 | FMSY lower — FMSY | |

Figures in the table come from the most recent ICES Special Request Advice, the ‘EU request to ICES to provide FMSY ranges for selected North Sea and Baltic Sea stocks’

Figures in the table come from the most recent ICES Special Request Advice, the ‘EU request to ICES to provide FMSY

Norway lobster functional unit (FU)

Target fishing mortality ranges consistent with achieving maximum sustainable yield (FMSY) (as harvest rate)

MSY

Column A

Division IIIa FU 3 and 4

Division IIIa FU 3 and 4

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Farn Deeps FU 6

Farn Deeps FU 6

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Fladen Ground FU 7

Fladen Ground FU 7

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Firth of Forth FU 8

Firth of Forth FU 8

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Moray Firth FU 9

Moray Firth FU 9

FMSY lower — FMSY

FMSY lower

Amendment 77

Amendment 77

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II

Annex II

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Annex II | Annex II |
| Conservation reference points | Conservation reference points |
| (as referred to in Article 7) | (as referred to in Article 7) |
| 1. | Group 1 |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Annex II

Annex II

Conservation reference points

Conservation reference points

(as referred to in Article 7)

(as referred to in Article 7)

1.

Group 1

| 1. | Group 1 |
| --- | --- |

1.

Group 1

STOCK

Minimum spawning stock biomass reference point (in tonnes) (MSY Btrigger)

Limit biomass reference point (in tonnes) (Blim)

STOCK

Minimum spawning stock biomass reference point (in tonnes) (MSY Btrigger)

Limit biomass reference point (in tonnes) (Blim)

Column A

Column A

Column B

Column B

North Sea
  cod

North Sea

165 000

118 000

Cod
  in Subarea IV and Divisions VIId and IIIa West

in Subarea IV and Divisions VIId and IIIa West

165 000

118 000

Haddock

88 000

63 000

Haddock
  in Subarea IV and Divisions VIa and IIIa West

in Subarea IV and Divisions VIa and IIIa West

88 000

63 000

North Sea
  plaice

North Sea

230 000

160 000

Plaice
  in Subarea IV and Division IIIa

in Subarea IV and Division IIIa

230 000

160 000

Saithe

200 000

200 000

106 000

Saithe
  in Subareas IV and VI and Division IIIa

in Subareas IV and VI and Division IIIa

150 000

150 000

106 000

North Sea
  sole

North Sea

37 000

26 300

Sole
  in Subarea IV

in Subarea IV

37 000

26 300

Kattegat
  sole

Kattegat

2 600

1 850

Sole
  in Division IIIa and Subdivisions 22-24

in Division IIIa and Subdivisions 22-24

2 600

1 850

North Sea
  whiting

North Sea

Not defined

Not defined

Whiting
  in Subarea IV and Division VIId

in Subarea IV and Division VIId

Not defined

Not defined

Anglerfish in Division IIIa and Subareas IV and VI

Anglerfish in Division IIIa and Subareas IV and VI

Not defined

Not defined

Not defined

Not defined

Northern Prawn in Divisions IVa East and IIIa

Northern Prawn in Divisions IVa East and IIIa

Not defined

Not defined

Not defined

Not defined

| 2. | Group 2 |
| --- | --- |

2.

Group 2

| 2. | Group 2 |
| --- | --- |

2.

Group 2

Norway lobster functional unit (FU)

Minimum abundance reference point (in millions) (Abundancebuffer)

Limit abundance reference point (in millions) (Abundancelimit)

Norway lobster functional unit (FU)

Minimum abundance reference point (in millions) (Abundancebuffer)

Limit abundance reference point (in millions) (Abundancelimit)

Column A

Column A

Column B

Column B

Division IIIa FU 3 and 4

NA

NA

Division IIIa FU 3 and 4

NA

NA

Farn Deeps FU 6

999

858

Farn Deeps FU 6

999

858

Fladen Ground FU 7

3 583

2 767

Fladen Ground FU 7

3 583

2 767

Firth of Forth FU 8

362

292

Firth of Forth FU 8

362

292

Moray Firth FU 9

262

262

Moray Firth FU 9

262

262

Amendment 78

Amendment 78

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II a (new)

Annex II a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Annex II a |
| | Prohibited species |
| | (a) | starry ray (Amblyraja radiata); |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Annex II a

Annex II a

Prohibited species

Prohibited species

(a)

(a)

starry ray (Amblyraja radiata);

starry ray (Amblyraja radiata);

| (b) | the following species of sawfish: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

the following species of sawfish:

the following species of sawfish:

| | (i) | narrow sawfish (Anoxypristis cuspidata); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

narrow sawfish (Anoxypristis cuspidata);

narrow sawfish (Anoxypristis cuspidata);

| | (ii) | dwarf sawfish (Pristis clavata); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

dwarf sawfish (Pristis clavata);

dwarf sawfish (Pristis clavata);

| | (iii) | smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata);

smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata);

| | (iv) | largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

(iv)

largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis);

largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis);

| | (v) | green sawfish (Pristis zijsron); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(v)

(v)

green sawfish (Pristis zijsron);

green sawfish (Pristis zijsron);

| (c) | basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) and white shark (Carcharodon carcharias); |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) and white shark (Carcharodon carcharias);

basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) and white shark (Carcharodon carcharias);

| (d) | common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia); |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia);

common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia);

| (e) | smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus) in Union waters of ICES Subarea IV and ICES Division IIIa; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus) in Union waters of ICES Subarea IV and ICES Division IIIa;

smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus) in Union waters of ICES Subarea IV and ICES Division IIIa;

| (f) | reef manta ray (Manta alfredi); |
| --- | --- |

(f)

(f)

reef manta ray (Manta alfredi);

reef manta ray (Manta alfredi);

| (g) | giant manta ray (Manta birostris); |
| --- | --- |

(g)

(g)

giant manta ray (Manta birostris);

giant manta ray (Manta birostris);

| (h) | the following species of Mobula rays: |
| --- | --- |

(h)

(h)

the following species of Mobula rays:

the following species of Mobula rays:

| | (i) | devil fish (Mobula mobular); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

devil fish (Mobula mobular);

devil fish (Mobula mobular);

| | (ii) | Mobula rochebrunei; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

Mobula rochebrunei;

Mobula rochebrunei;

| | (iii) | spinetail mobula (Mobula japanica); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

spinetail mobula (Mobula japanica);

spinetail mobula (Mobula japanica);

| | (iv) | smoothtail mobula (Mobula thurstoni); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

(iv)

smoothtail mobula (Mobula thurstoni);

smoothtail mobula (Mobula thurstoni);

| | (v) | longhorned mobula (Mobula eregoodootenkee); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(v)

(v)

longhorned mobula (Mobula eregoodootenkee);

longhorned mobula (Mobula eregoodootenkee);

| | (vi) | Munk’s devil ray (Mobula munkiana); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(vi)

(vi)

Munk’s devil ray (Mobula munkiana);

Munk’s devil ray (Mobula munkiana);

| | (vii) | Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(vii)

(vii)

Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana);

Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana);

| | (viii) | shortfin devil ray (Mobula kuhlii); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(viii)

(viii)

shortfin devil ray (Mobula kuhlii);

shortfin devil ray (Mobula kuhlii);

| | (ix) | lesser devil ray (Mobula hypostoma); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ix)

(ix)

lesser devil ray (Mobula hypostoma);

lesser devil ray (Mobula hypostoma);

| (i) | thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES Division IIIa; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES Division IIIa;

thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES Division IIIa;

| (j) | guitarfishes (Rhinobatidae); |
| --- | --- |

(j)

(j)

guitarfishes (Rhinobatidae);

guitarfishes (Rhinobatidae);

| (k) | angel shark (Squatina squatina); |
| --- | --- |

(k)

(k)

angel shark (Squatina squatina);

angel shark (Squatina squatina);

| (l) | salmon (Salmo salar) and sea trout (Salmo trutta) when fishing with any towed net within the waters outside the six-mile limit measured from Member States’ baselines in ICES Subareas II and IV (Union waters); |
| --- | --- |

(l)

(l)

salmon (Salmo salar) and sea trout (Salmo trutta) when fishing with any towed net within the waters outside the six-mile limit measured from Member States’ baselines in ICES Subareas II and IV (Union waters);

salmon (Salmo salar) and sea trout (Salmo trutta) when fishing with any towed net within the waters outside the six-mile limit measured from Member States’ baselines in ICES Subareas II and IV (Union waters);

| (m) | berried female crawfish (Palinuridae spp.) and berried female lobster (Homarus gammarus) except when used for direct restocking or transplantation purposes. |
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(m)

(m)

berried female crawfish (Palinuridae spp.) and berried female lobster (Homarus gammarus) except when used for direct restocking or transplantation purposes.

berried female crawfish (Palinuridae spp.) and berried female lobster (Homarus gammarus) except when used for direct restocking or transplantation purposes.

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(1)  The matter was referred back for interinstitutional negotiations to the committee responsible, pursuant to Rule 59(4), fourth subparagraph (A8-0263/2017).

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(1a)  
  Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7).

1a

Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7).

(1b)  
  Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7).

1b

Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7).

(42)  
  A Long Term Management Plan for North Sea Nephrops

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A Long Term Management Plan for North Sea Nephrops

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