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))
Date: 2017-09-14
Institutions: Committee on Budgets, Committee on Development, Committee on Fisheries, Committee on Regional Development, Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, European Parliament
Subjects: North Sea, authorised catch, catch by species, catch quota, conservation of fish stocks, deep-sea fishing, fishing controls, fishing rights, sea fish, sustainable development




C_2018337EN.01034501.xml










20.9.2018   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 337/345






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











(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.









Amendment 3


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 4 a (new)








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











(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
.









Amendment 5


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 6








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
.









Amendment 6


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 6 a (new)








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





 










(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











(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
.









Amendment 9


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 10 a (new)








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











(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.









Amendment 11


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 11 a (new)








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











(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
.









Amendment 13


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 14 a (new)








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











(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
.









Amendment 15


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 17








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.









Amendment 16


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 19








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
.









Amendment 17


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 20








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
.









Amendment 18


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 25








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.









Amendment 19


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 26








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.









Amendment 20


Proposal for a regulation


Article 1 — paragraph 1








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


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 23


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 24


Proposal for a regulation


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.












(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.









Amendment 25


Proposal for a regulation


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.










Amendment 26


Proposal for a regulation


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.










Amendment 27


Proposal for a regulation


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.










Amendment 28


Proposal for a regulation


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:












(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.














(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 
(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
;














(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 
(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
;














(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 plaice 
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 
(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;
















(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 sole 
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 
(Skagerrak and Kattegat)
 and Subdivisions 22–24 (Western Baltic Sea), hereafter referred to as sole 
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 
(North Sea)
 and Division VIId (Eastern English Channel), hereafter referred to as whiting 
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);










 










(gb)






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.







Amendment 29


Proposal for a regulation


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:












(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:









Amendment 32


Proposal for a regulation


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.










Amendment 33


Proposal for a regulation


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.












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.









Amendment 34


Proposal for a regulation


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.










Amendment 35


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 37


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 38


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 39


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 40


Proposal for a regulation


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.












(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


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 42


Proposal for a regulation


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)
.






Amendment 43


Proposal for a regulation


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.






Amendment 44


Proposal for a regulation


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.






Amendments 83 and 99


Proposal for a regulation


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;








 












(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








 












(c)






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








 





Amendment 48


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 49


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 50


Proposal for a regulation


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.






Amendment 51


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 52


Proposal for a regulation


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.







Amendment 53


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 54


Proposal for a regulation


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.






Amendment 55


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 56


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 57


Proposal for a regulation


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;










 










(b)






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.







Amendment 58


Proposal for a regulation


Article 9 — title








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Specific conservation measures 
for Groups 3 to 7




Specific conservation measures





Amendment 84


Proposal for a regulation


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:





Amendment 60


Proposal for a regulation


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;












(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;











Amendment 61


Proposal for a regulation


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.







Amendment 62


Proposal for a regulation


Article 10 — title








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment







Total allowable catches






Fishing opportunities







Amendment 63


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 64


Proposal for a regulation


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.








Amendment 65


Proposal for a regulation


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
.






Amendment 66


Proposal for a regulation


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;










 










(b)






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










 










(c)






other means which are deemed appropriate.











Amendment 67


Proposal for a regulation


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





Amendment 68


Proposal for a regulation


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












(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









Amendment 69


Proposal for a regulation


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












(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









Amendment 70


Proposal for a regulation


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.







Amendment 71


Proposal for a regulation


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;










 










(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;










 










(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










 










(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.










 





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


Proposal for a regulation


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.







Amendment 74


Proposal for a regulation


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










 










(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.











Amendment 75


Proposal for a regulation


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.







(This Article should appear in Chapter X)


Amendment 85


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I


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






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 







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




 




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




 





Amendment 77


Proposal for a regulation


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












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 B








North Sea
 cod


165 000 


118 000 


Cod 
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




88 000 


63 000 






North Sea
 plaice


230 000 


160 000 


Plaice 
in Subarea IV and Division IIIa




230 000 


160 000 




Saithe




200 000 




106 000 


Saithe 
in Subareas IV and VI and Division IIIa






150 000 




106 000 






North Sea
 sole


37 000 


26 300 


Sole 
in Subarea IV




37 000 


26 300 






Kattegat
 sole


2 600 


1 850 


Sole 
in Division IIIa and Subdivisions 22-24




2 600 


1 850 






North Sea
 whiting


Not defined


Not defined


Whiting 
in Subarea IV and Division VIId




Not defined


Not defined




 


 


 




Anglerfish in Division IIIa and Subareas IV and VI






Not defined






Not defined






 


 


 




Northern Prawn in Divisions IVa East and IIIa






Not defined






Not defined












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 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


Proposal for a regulation


Annex II a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Annex II a






 




Prohibited species






 










(a)






starry ray (Amblyraja radiata);










 










(b)






the following species of sawfish:










 








 










(i)






narrow sawfish (Anoxypristis cuspidata);














 








 










(ii)






dwarf sawfish (Pristis clavata);














 








 










(iii)






smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata);














 








 










(iv)






largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis);














 








 










(v)






green sawfish (Pristis zijsron);














 










(c)






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










 










(d)






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;










 










(f)






reef manta ray (Manta alfredi);










 










(g)






giant manta ray (Manta birostris);










 










(h)






the following species of Mobula rays:










 








 










(i)






devil fish (Mobula mobular);














 








 










(ii)






Mobula rochebrunei;














 








 










(iii)






spinetail mobula (Mobula japanica);














 








 










(iv)






smoothtail mobula (Mobula thurstoni);














 








 










(v)






longhorned mobula (Mobula eregoodootenkee);














 








 










(vi)






Munk’s devil ray (Mobula munkiana);














 








 










(vii)






Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana);














 








 










(viii)






shortfin devil ray (Mobula kuhlii);














 








 










(ix)






lesser devil ray (Mobula hypostoma);














 










(i)






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










 










(j)






guitarfishes (Rhinobatidae);










 










(k)






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);










 










(m)






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












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

(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).



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