ANNEX 2

Format for the quality check report accompanying the data referred to in Annex 1, in accordance with Article 13(2) of Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council

I. Objective of the report

The quality check report aims to gather information on the data compilation methods and the quality of the data submitted. The report is to allow a better understanding of the approaches taken by Member States on data collection as well as to enable data to be compared across Member States. It accompanies Member State reporting on fishing gear containing plastic placed on the market and waste fishing gear collected.

The quality check report is to evaluate the quality of data collection processes, including the scope and validation of administrative data sources and the statistical validity of survey-based approaches.

Moreover, the quality check report is to consider reasons for significant changes in reported data and ensure confidence in the accuracy of that data.

II. Format for the quality check report: Fishing gear containing plastic placed on the market

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Member State: Organisation responsible for data submission: Contact email: Phone number: Reference year: Delivery date/version: Link to data publication by the Member State (if any):

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE DATA COLLECTION

Name of institution Key responsibilities

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3. DESCRIPTION OF METHODS USED

3.1. Specification of methods and sources

Data collection methods/data source Mandatory data (method/source: yes/no) Voluntary data (optional) (method/source: yes/no) Administrative reporting (census) Surveys (census or sampling) Trade statistics (e.g. using Prodcom or Comext data) Extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme Gear producers/traders Other (specify)

Indicate the number of the source of reference between brackets in cells answered ‘yes’, e.g. yes (1).

Add specific explanations in the table below for cells that were answered ‘yes’, using the reference numbers. Indicate the frequency of data collection (e.g. monthly, quarterly, annually, continuous) if available.

Ref. No Further explanation/description

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3.2. Specification of conversion factors

If conversion factors (1) have been used to estimate voluntary data, specify them in the table below.

Total fishing gear containing plastic (tonnes) Net panels made of thick twine (Ø >1mm) Net panels and lines made of thin twine (Ø≤1mm) Other plastic-based gear or parts thereof Non-plastic parts of gear Buoys, floats, ropes Total per type of material Total (*1) (tonnes) Mandatory value Plastics total — Polypropylene (PP) — Polyethylene (PE) — High molecular polyethylene (HMPE) — Nylon — Other — Mixed Metals total — Steel — Aluminium — Lead — Other metal or mixed metal Rubber total Total per gear component

4. ACCURACY OF THE DATA

4.1. Statistical surveys on the quantity of fishing gear placed on the market

Scope of the survey Year Statistical units Percentage of population surveyed Data (t) Confidence level Error margin Adjustments from the survey year to the current year Other details

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No Further explanation/description

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4.2. Main accuracy issues

Description of main issues affecting the accuracy of data, including errors related to sampling, coverage, measurement, processing and non-response. Description of estimates used.

No Accuracy issue Further explanation/description 1 Sampling 2 Coverage 3 Measurement 4 Processing 5 Non-response 6 Estimates 7 Other (specify)

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4.3. Differences from previous year’s data

Significant methodological changes in the calculation method for the current reference year, if any (please include in particular retrospective revisions, their nature and whether a break-flag is required for a certain year).

No Further explanation/description

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4.4. Data verification

Cross-check (yes/no) Time-series check (yes/no) Audit (yes/no) Verification process (yes/no) Mandatory data Voluntary data

Additional information about the methods, including the combination of methods used.

Detailed description of methods for verification Mandatory data Voluntary data (optional)

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

5.1. Specify by numbered item how confidentiality has been ensured (example: measures or procedures preventing unauthorised disclosure of data etc.)

No Description

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5.2. Confidentiality issues related to data publication

No Description

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6. DISSEMINATION: MAIN NATIONAL WEBSITES AND PUBLICATIONS

Topics to be listed below are related to data dissemination.

No List of websites, documents, publications

7. METADATA

List of documents related to data collection methodology, data processing and quality control.

Topic Document exists (yes/no) Reference to the document (title, year, web link if applicable) Data collection Data processing Quality control

III. Format for the quality check report: Waste fishing gear collected

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Member State: Organisation responsible for data submission: Contact email: Phone number: Reference year: Delivery date/version: Link to data publication by the Member State (if any):

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE DATA COLLECTION

Name of institution Key responsibilities

Add rows if needed

3. DESCRIPTION OF METHODS USED

3.1. Specification of methods and sources

Data collection methods/data source Mandatory data (method/source: yes/no) Voluntary data (optional) (method/source: yes/no) Administrative reporting (census) Surveys (census or sampling) Ports Extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme Gear producers/traders Waste management operators Other (specify)

Indicate the number of the source of reference between brackets in cells answered ‘yes’, e.g. yes (1).

Add specific explanations in the table below for cells that were answered ‘yes’, using the reference numbers. Indicate the frequency of data collection (e.g. monthly, quarterly, annually, continuous) if available.

Ref. No Further explanation/description

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3.2. Specification of conversion factors

If conversion factors (2) have been used to estimate voluntary data, specify them in the table below.

Total fishing gear containing plastic (tonnes) Net panels made of thick twine (Ø >1mm) Net panels and lines made of thin twine (Ø≤1mm) Other plastic-based gear or parts thereof Non-plastic parts of gear Buoys, floats, ropes Total per type of material Total (*2) (tonnes) Mandatory value Plastics total — Polypropylene (PP) — Polyethylene (PE) — High molecular polyethylene (HMPE) — Nylon — Other — Mixed Metals total — Steel — Aluminium — Lead — Other metal or mixed metal Rubber total Total per gear component

4. ACCURACY OF THE DATA

4.1. Statistical surveys on the quantity of waste fishing gear collected

Scope of the survey Year Statistical units Percentage of population surveyed Data (t) Confidence level Error margin Adjustments from the survey year to the current year Other details

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Add specific explanations in the table below by numbering/referencing the above cells.

No Further explanation/description

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4.2. Main accuracy issues

Description of main issues affecting the accuracy of data, including errors related to sampling, coverage, measurement, processing and non-response. Description of estimates used.

No Accuracy issue Further explanation/description 1 Sampling 2 Coverage 3 Measurement 4 Processing 5 Non-response 6 Estimates 7 Other (specify)

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4.3. Differences from previous year’s data

Significant methodological changes in the calculation method for the current reference year, if any (include in particular retrospective revisions, their nature and whether a break flag is required for a certain year).

No Further explanation/description

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4.4. Data verification

Cross-check (yes/no) Time-series check (yes/no) Audit (yes/no) Verification process (yes/no) Mandatory data Voluntary data

Additional information about the methods, including the combination of methods used.

Detailed description of methods for verification Mandatory data Voluntary data (optional)

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

5.1. Specify by numbered item how confidentiality has been ensured (example: measures or procedures preventing unauthorised disclosure of data etc.)

No Description

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5.2. Confidentiality issues related to data publication

No Description

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6. DISSEMINATION: MAIN NATIONAL WEBSITES AND PUBLICATIONS

Topics to be listed below are related to data dissemination.

No List of websites, documents, publications

7. METADATA

List of documents related to data collection methodology, data processing and quality control.

Topic Document exists (yes/no) Reference to the document (title, year, web link if applicable) Data collection Data processing Quality control

(1) A conversion factor is an arithmetical multiplier for converting a quantity expressed in one set of units into an equivalent expressed in another

(*1) Black shaded cells are not relevant.

(2) A conversion factor is an arithmetical multiplier for converting a quantity expressed in one set of units into an equivalent expressed in another.

(*2) Black shaded cells are not relevant.