(9)

It is paramount to better integrate environmental concerns into the CFP which should deliver on the objectives and targets of the Union's environmental policy and the Europe 2020 Strategy. The CFP is aimed at an exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield, not later than 2015. The CFP shall implement the precautionary and eco-system approaches to fisheries management. Consequently the EMFF should contribute to the protection of the marine environment as set out in the Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive).

(9)

It is paramount to better integrate environmental concerns into the CFP which should deliver on the objectives and targets of the Union's environmental policy and the Europe 2020 Strategy. The CFP is aimed at an exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield, 2015. The CFP shall implement the precautionary and eco-system approaches to fisheries management. Consequently the EMFF should contribute to the protection of the marine environment as set out in the Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive).

(37)

As a result of the establishment of systems of transferable fishing concessions envisaged in Article 27 of the [CFP Regulation] and in order to support Member States in the implementation of these new systems, the EMFF should grant support in terms of capacity building and exchange of best practices.

(37)

As a result of the establishment of systems of transferable fishing concessions envisaged in Article 27 of the [CFP Regulation] and in order to support Member States in the implementation of these new systems, the EMFF should grant support capacity and exchange of best practices.

(38)

The introduction of the transferable fishing concessions systems should make the sector more competitive. Consequently, there may be a need for new professional opportunities outside the fishing activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support the diversification and job creation in fishing communities in particular by supporting business start-ups and the reassignment of vessels for maritime activities outside fishing activities of small scale coastal fishing vessels. This last operation seems to be appropriate as the small scale coastal fishing vessels are not covered by the transferable fishing concessions systems.

(38)

The introduction of the transferable fishing concessions systems should make the sector more competitive. Consequently, there may be a need for new professional opportunities outside the fishing activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support the diversification and job creation in fishing communities in particular by supporting business start-ups and the reassignment of vessels for maritime activities outside fishing activities of small scale coastal fishing vessels.

(39)

The objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure a sustainable exploitation of fish stocks. Overcapacity has been identified as a major driver for overfishing. It is therefore paramount to adapt the Union fishing fleet to the resources available. The removal of overcapacity through public aid such as temporary or permanent cessation and scrapping schemes has proven ineffective. The EMFF will therefore support the establishment and management of systems of transferable fishing concessions aiming at the reduction of overcapacity and increased economic performance and profitability of the operators concerned.

(39)

The objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure a sustainable exploitation of fish stocks. Overcapacity has been identified as a major driver for overfishing. It is therefore paramount to adapt the Union fishing fleet to the resources available. The removal of overcapacity through public aid such as temporary or permanent cessation and scrapping schemes . The EMFF will therefore support the establishment and management of systems of transferable fishing concessions aiming at the reduction of overcapacity and increased economic performance and profitability of the operators concerned.

(41)

It is paramount to integrate environmental concerns into the EMFF and support the implementation of conservation measures under the CFP taking however into account the diverse conditions throughout the Union waters. For this purpose it is essential to develop a regionalised approach to conservation measures.

(41)

It is paramount to integrate environmental concerns into the EMFF and support the implementation of conservation measures under the CFP taking however into account the diverse conditions throughout the Union waters. For this purpose it is essential to develop a regionalised approach to conservation measures.

(62)

Priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support. The compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans should gradually be phased out as the importance of this particular kind of support has lost its interest in the light of the evolving structure of the Union market for this kind of products and the growing importance of strong producer's organisations.

(62)

Priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support.

(1)

‧Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE)‧ means a network of systems with a decentralised set-up developed for the exchange of information across users from different sectors to improve situational awareness of activities at sea;

(1)

‧Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE)‧ means a network of systems with a decentralised set-up developed for the exchange of information across users from different sectors to improve situational awareness of activities at sea;

(2)

‧cross-sectoral operations‧ means initiatives that mutually benefit different sectors and/or sectoral policies, as referred to in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and that cannot be accomplished entirely through measures encompassed within respective policy areas;

(2)

‧cross-sectoral operations‧ means initiatives that mutually benefit different sectors and/or sectoral policies, as referred to in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and that cannot be accomplished entirely through measures encompassed within respective policy areas;

(3)

‧electronic recording and reporting system‧ (ERS) means a system for the electronic recording and reporting of data as referred to in Articles 15, 24 and 63 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;

(3)

‧electronic recording and reporting system‧ (ERS) means a system for the electronic recording and reporting of data as referred to in Articles 15, 24 and 63 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;

(4)

‧European Marine Observation and Data Network‧ means a network that integrates national marine observation and data programmes into a common and accessible European resource;

(4)

‧European Marine Observation and Data Network‧ means a network that integrates national marine observation and data programmes into a common and accessible European resource;

(5)

‧fisheries area‧ means an area with sea or lake shore or including ponds or a river estuary with a significant level of employment in fisheries or aquaculture and designated as such by the Member State;

(5)

‧fisheries area‧ means an area with sea or lake shore or including ponds or a river estuary with a significant level of employment in fisheries or aquaculture and designated as such by the Member State;

(6)

‧fisherman‧ means any person engaging in professional fishing, as recognised by the Member State, on board of an operational fishing vessel or engaging in professional harvesting of marine organisms, as recognised by the Member State, without a vessel;

(6)

‧fisherman‧ means any person engaging in professional fishing, as recognised by the Member State, on board of an operational fishing vessel or engaging in professional harvesting of marine organisms, as recognised by the Member State, without a vessel;

(7)

‧Integrated Maritime Policy‧ (IMP) means a Union policy whose aim is to foster coordinated and coherent decision making to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of Member States, and notably the coastal, insular and outermost regions in the Union, as well as maritime sectors, through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation;

(7)

‧Integrated Maritime Policy‧ (IMP) means a Union policy whose aim is to foster coordinated and coherent decision making to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of Member States, and notably the coastal, insular and outermost regions in the Union, as well as maritime sectors, through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation;

(8)

‧Integrated Maritime Surveillance‧ is a EU initiative aiming to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in surveillance activities of the European seas through information exchange and collaboration across sectors and borders;

(8)

‧Integrated Maritime Surveillance‧ is a EU initiative aiming to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in surveillance activities of the European seas through information exchange and collaboration across sectors and borders;

(9)

‧irregularity‧ means irregularity as defined in Article 1(2) of the Council Regulation 2988/95;

(9)

‧irregularity‧ means irregularity as defined in Article 1(2) of the Council Regulation 2988/95;

(10)

‧inland fishing‧ means fishing carried out for commercial purposes by vessels operating exclusively in inland waters or by other devices used for ice fishing;

(10)

‧inland fishing‧ means fishing carried out for commercial purposes by vessels operating exclusively in inland waters or by other devices used for ice fishing;

(11)

‧integrated coastal zone management" means such strategies and measures as defined in the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council (2002/413/EC)of 30 May 2002 concerning the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe;

(11)

‧integrated coastal zone management" means such strategies and measures as defined in the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council (2002/413/EC)of 30 May 2002 concerning the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe;

(12)

‧integrated maritime governance‧ means the coordinated management of all sectoral policies of the EU affecting the oceans, seas, and coastal regions; 23 O.J. L 148 of 6.6.2002

(12)

‧integrated maritime governance‧ means the coordinated management of all sectoral policies of the EU affecting the oceans, seas, and coastal regions; 23 O.J. L 148 of 6.6.2002

(13)

‧marine regions‧ means the geographical areas set out in Annex I to Council Decision 2004/585/EC and the areas established by the regional fisheries management organisations;

(13)

‧marine regions‧ means the geographical areas set out in Annex I to Council Decision 2004/585/EC and the areas established by the regional fisheries management organisations;

(14)

‧maritime spatial planning‧ means a process by which public authorities analyse and allocate the spatial and temporal distribution of human activities in marine areas to achieve ecological, economic and social objectives;

(14)

‧maritime spatial planning‧ means a process by which public authorities analyse and allocate the spatial and temporal distribution of human activities in marine areas to achieve ecological, economic and social objectives;

(15)

‧measure‧ means a set of operations;

(15)

‧measure‧ means a set of operations;

(16)

‧public expenditure‧ means any contribution to the financing of operations derived from the Member State's budget or from the budget of regional or local authorities, or the European Union and any similar expenditure. Any contribution to the financing of operations whose origin is the budget of public-law bodies or associations of one or more regional or local authorities or public-law bodies acting in accordance with Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts shall be regarded as a public contribution;

(16)

‧public expenditure‧ means any contribution to the financing of operations derived from the Member State's budget or from the budget of regional or local authorities, or the European Union and any similar expenditure. Any contribution to the financing of operations whose origin is the budget of public-law bodies or associations of one or more regional or local authorities or public-law bodies acting in accordance with Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts shall be regarded as a public contribution;

(17)

‧sea basin strategy‧ means a structured framework of cooperation in respect to

(17)

‧sea basin strategy‧ means a structured framework of cooperation in respect to

(18)

‧small scale coastal fishing‧ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in Table 3 Annex I of Commission Regulation (EC) No 26/2004 of 30 December 2003 regarding the fishing vessels register of the Union;

(18)

‧small scale coastal fishing‧ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in Table 3 Annex I of Commission Regulation (EC) No 26/2004 of 30 December 2003 regarding the fishing vessels register of the Union;

(19)

‧vessels operating exclusively in inland waters‧ means vessels engaged in commercial fishing in inland waters and not included in the Union fishing fleet register.

(19)

‧vessels operating exclusively in inland waters‧ means vessels engaged in commercial fishing in inland waters and not included in the Union fishing fleet register

(a)

reduction of the impact of fisheries on the marine environment;

(a)

reduction of the impact of fisheries on the marine environment;

(b)

protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide.

(b)

protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems including the services they provide;

(c)

a)

operations increasing the fishing capacity of the vessel;

a)

operations increasing the fishing capacity of the vessel;

b)

construction of new fishing vessels, decommissioning or importation of fishing vessels;

b)

c)

temporary cessation of fishing activities;

d)

experimental fishing;

e)

transfer of ownership of a business;

f)

direct restocking, unless explicitly foreseen as a conservation measure by a Union legal act or in the case of experimental restocking.

direct restocking, unless explicitly foreseen as a conservation measure by a Union legal act or in the case of experimental restocking.

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EUR 4 300 000 for the Azores and Madeira;

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EUR 4 300 000 for the Azores and Madeira;

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EUR 5 800 000 for the Canary Islands;

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EUR 5 800 000 for the Canary Islands;

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EUR 4 900 000 for the French Guiana and Réunion.

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EUR 4 900 000 for the French Guiana and Réunion

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(a)

lifelong learning, dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices, and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems, activities in the maritime sector, innovation and entrepreneurship;

(a)

lifelong learning, dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices, and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems, activities in the maritime sector, innovation and entrepreneurship;

(b)

networking and exchange of experience and best practice between stakeholders including among organisations promoting equal opportunities between men and women;

(b)

networking and exchange of experience and best practice between stakeholders including among organisations promoting equal opportunities between men and women;

(c)

promoting the social dialogue at national, regional or local level involving fishermen and other relevant stakeholders.

(c)

promoting the social dialogue at national, regional or local level involving fishermen and other relevant stakeholders.

a)

business start-ups outside fishing;

b)

retrofitting of small scale coastal fishing vessels in order to reassign them for activities outside fishing.

business start-ups outside fishing;

retrofitting of small scale coastal fishing vessels in order to reassign them for activities outside fishing;

a)

submit a business plan for the development of their new activities;

a)

submit a business plan for the development of their new activities;

b)

possess adequate professional skills which may be acquired through operations financed under Article 31(1)(a).

b)

possess adequate professional skills which may be acquired through operations financed under Article 31(1)(a).

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a)

the design and development of technical and administrative means necessary for the implementation of conservation measures in the meaning of Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy];

a)

the design and development of technical and administrative means necessary for the implementation of conservation measures in the meaning of Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy];

b)

stakeholder participation in designing and implementing conservation measures in the meaning of Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy];

b)

stakeholder participation in designing and implementing conservation measures in the meaning of Articles 17 and 21 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy];

a)

improving size selectivity or species selectivity of fishing gear;

a)

improving size selectivity or species selectivity of fishing gear;

b)

reducing unwanted catches of commercial stocks or other by-catches;

b)

reducing unwanted catches of commercial stocks or other by-catches;

c)

limiting the physical and biological impacts of fishing on the ecosystem or the sea bed.

c)

limiting the physical and biological impacts of fishing on the ecosystem or the sea bed

a)

owners of Union fishing vessels whose vessels are registered as active vessels and which have carried a fishing activity of at least 60 days at sea during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application;

a)

owners of Union fishing vessels whose vessels are registered as active vessels and which have carried a fishing activity of at least 60 days at sea during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application;

b)

fishermen who own the gear to be replaced and who have worked on board of a Union fishing vessel for at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application;

b)

fishermen who own the gear to be replaced and who have worked on board of a Union fishing vessel for at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application;

c)

organisations of fishermen recognised by the Member State.

c)

organisations of fishermen recognised by the Member State.

(a)

on board or in individual equipment as referred to in Article 33 and under the conditions set out in that Article;

(a)

on board or in individual equipment as referred to in Article 33 and under the conditions set out in that Article;

(b)

in equipment as referred to in Article 36 and under the conditions set out in that Article;

(b)

in equipment as referred to in Article 36 and under the conditions set out in that Article;

(c)

on board and energy efficiency audits and schemes as foreseen in Article 39 and under the same conditions set out in that Article;

(c)

on board and energy efficiency audits and schemes as foreseen in Article 39 and under the same conditions set out in that Article;

(d)

on existing ports and landing sites as referred to in Article 41 and under the conditions set out in that Article.

(d)

on existing ports and landing sites as referred to in Article 41 and under the conditions set out in that Article.

(a)

References made in Articles 33, 36 and 39 to fishing vessels shall be understood as references to vessels operating exclusively in inland water;

(a)

References made in Articles 33, 36 and 39 to fishing vessels shall be understood as references to vessels operating exclusively in inland water;

(b)

References made in Article 36 to the marine environment shall be understood as references to the environment in which the inland fishing vessel operates.

(b)

References made in Article 36 to the marine environment shall be understood as references to the environment in which the inland fishing vessel operates.

(a)

introducing new technical or organisational knowledge in aquaculture farms which reduces their impact on the environment or fosters a more sustainable use of resources in aquaculture;

(a)

introducing new technical or organisational knowledge in aquaculture farms which reduces their impact on the environment or fosters a more sustainable use of resources in aquaculture;

(b)

developing or introducing in the market new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art, new or improved processes, new or improved management and organisation systems.

(b)

developing or introducing in the market new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art, new or improved processes, new or improved management and organisation systems.

(a)

broadly reflect the main focus of their strategy and the socio-economic composition of the area through a balanced representation of the main stakeholders, including private sector, public sector and civil society;

(a)

broadly reflect the main focus of their strategy and the socio-economic composition of the area through a balanced representation of the main stakeholders, including private sector, public sector and civil society;

(b)

ensure a significant representation of fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

(b)

ensure a significant representation of fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

a)

the amount of the storage aid shall not exceed the amount of the technical and financial costs of the actions required for the stabilisation and storage of the products in question;

a)

the amount of the storage aid shall not exceed the amount of the technical and financial costs of the actions required for the stabilisation and storage of the products in question;

b)

the quantities eligible for storage aid shall not exceed 15 % of the annual quantities of the products concerned put up for sale by the producer organisation;

b)

the quantities eligible for storage aid shall not exceed 15 % of the annual quantities of the products concerned put up for sale by the producer organisation;

c)

the financial assistance per year shall not exceed the following percentages of the average annual value of the marketed production at first sale of the members of producer organisation in the period 2009-2011. In the case that members of producer organisation did not have any marketed production in 2009-2011, the average annual value of marketed production in the first three years of production of such member shall be taken into account:

c)

the financial assistance per year shall not exceed the following percentages of the average annual value of the marketed production at first sale of the members of producer organisation in the period 2009-2011. In the case that members of producer organisation did not have any marketed production in 2009-2011, the average annual value of marketed production in the first three years of production of such member shall be taken into account

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1 % in 2014.

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—

0.8 % in 2015.

—

—

0.6 % in 2016.

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—

0.4 % in 2017.

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0.2 % in 2018.

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(a)

improving the conditions for the placing on the market of:

(a)

improving the conditions for the placing on the market of:

(i)

surplus or underexploited species;

(i)

surplus or underexploited species;

(ii)

unwanted catches landed in conformity with Article 15 of [Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy] and Article 8 (b) second indent of the [Regulation (EU) No on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products];

(iii)

products obtained using methods with low impact on the environment or organic aquaculture products as defined in Council Regulation(EC) No 834/2007 on organic production.

products obtained using methods with low impact on the environment or organic aquaculture products as defined in Council Regulation(EC) No 834/2007 on organic production.

(b)

promoting the quality by facilitating:

(b)

promoting the quality by facilitating:

(i)

the application for registration of a given product under the terms of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs[1];

(i)

the application for registration of a given product under the terms of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs[1];

(ii)

certification and promotion including of sustainable fishery and aquaculture products and of environmentally friendly processing methods;

(ii)

certification and promotion including of sustainable fishery and aquaculture products and of environmentally friendly processing methods;

(iii)

direct marketing of fishery products by small scale coastal fishermen.

(iii)

direct marketing of fishery products by small scale coastal fishermen.

(c)

contributing to the transparency of production and the markets and conducting market surveys;

(c)

contributing to the transparency of production and the markets and conducting market surveys;

(d)

drawing up standard contracts which are compatible with Union law;

(d)

drawing up standard contracts which are compatible with Union law;

(e)

creating producers' organisations, associations of producer organisations or inter-branch organisations recognised under Chapter II, Section III of Regulation [on the Common Organisation of the markets in fisheries and aquaculture products];

(e)

creating producers' organisations, associations of producer organisations or inter-branch organisations recognised under Chapter II, Section III of Regulation [on the Common Organisation of the markets in fisheries and aquaculture products];

(f)

conducting regional, national or transnational promotional campaigns for fishery and aquaculture products.

(f)

conducting regional, national or transnational promotional campaigns for fishery and aquaculture products.

(a)

studies and pilot projects needed for the implementation and development of the CFP, including on alternative types of sustainable fishing management techniques;

(a)

studies and pilot projects needed for the implementation and development of the CFP, including on alternative types of sustainable fishing management techniques;

(b)

the preparation and provision of scientific opinions and advice by scientific bodies, including international advisory bodies in charge of stock assessments, by independent experts and by research institutions;

(b)

the preparation and provision of scientific opinions and advice by scientific bodies, including international advisory bodies in charge of stock assessments, by independent experts and by research institutions;

(c)

the participation of experts in the meetings on fisheries scientific and technical issues and expert working groups as well as in international advisory bodies and in meetings where contribution of fisheries experts will be required;

(c)

the participation of experts in the meetings on fisheries scientific and technical issues and expert working groups as well as in international advisory bodies and in meetings where contribution of fisheries experts will be required;

(d)

expenditure incurred by the Commission for services related to collection, management and use of data, to the organisation and management of fisheries expert meetings and the management of annual work programmes related to fisheries scientific and technical expertise, to the processing of data calls and datasets, to the preparatory work aiming at delivering scientific opinions and advice;

(d)

expenditure incurred by the Commission for services related to collection, management and use of data, to the organisation and management of fisheries expert meetings and the management of annual work programmes related to fisheries scientific and technical expertise, to the processing of data calls and datasets, to the preparatory work aiming at delivering scientific opinions and advice;

(e)

cooperation activities between the Member States in the field of data collection, including the setting-up and running of regionalized databases for storage, management and use of data which will benefit regional cooperation and improve data collection and management activities as well as the scientific expertise in support of fisheries management.

(e)

cooperation activities between the Member States in the field of data collection, including the setting-up and running of regionalized databases for storage, management and use of data which will benefit regional cooperation and improve data collection and management activities as well as the scientific expertise in support of fisheries management.