1. New EU Multi-Annual Programme 2014-2020
FISHERIES
New EU Multi-Annual Programme
Meeting with National Correspondents
17 April PGECON MEETING

2. Introduction
Articles 37 & 38 of the CFP reform proposal will repeal existing DCF legislation
Details on data collection obligations to be laid down in a new EU Multi-Annual Programme (EU-DCMAP) replacing provisions currently in Council regulation 199/2008
The financial basis for the new EU-DCMAP is covered in the new European Maritime and Fisheries Fund proposal (EMFF)

3. New legal set-up EMFF Articles 37 & 38 of the Basic Regulation
Specific provisions for Data Collection
New EU-MAP for Data Collection
MS OP Chapter on Data Collection + Annual Work Plan

4. New legal set-up Now (DCF 2009-2013) Future (DC MAP2014-2020)
Council Regulation (861/2006)
EMFF
Financial
Implementing Commission Regulation(1078/2008)
Implementing Commission Decision
Council Regulation (199/2008)
Basic Regulation CFP
(Articles 37 & 38)
Implementing Commission Regulation (665/2008)
EU Data Collection MAP 2O
Implementing Commission Decision (93/2010/EU)
Technical
28 MS Operational Programmes - Chapter on Data Collection ( )
22 MS National Programmes
( )
28 MS Annual Work Plan on Data Collection
22 MS National Programmes ( )

5. Development of the EU 2014-2020 Multi-Annual Programme
Commission
Member States
End-Users
Obligations
Advice
Data
Product based approach

6. Expectations vs. Realisation in the DCF
Harmonization at EU level
Planning of work in the MS
Co-funding to improve quality and availability
Solid basis for stock assessments, towards a mixed fisheries approach
Nearly open access
Data on control/monitoring/surveillance and spatial resolution
Reduction of bias – mandatory observer access
Inclusion of ecosystem related data
Inclusion of socio-economic data
Possibilities for permanent data bases (no time limit)
Stronger control/sanction instruments

7. Strength of DCF Established since 2002 Data Availability
Common Framework
Financial Support
More transparency
Harmonisation in data collection
Introduced standards
Co-ordination and Co-operation by MS
Quality Control
Metier Approach
Bio- economic Framework
Regional Approach
Good Dialogue with EU Institutions
Included Data End User Input

8. Weaknesses of DCF Too little focus on use of data DCF incomplete
Inefficient use of resources
Complexity
Mismatch between needs and outputs
Administrative Burden
Follow up of MS Actions
No Reporting website for Reference
material
Metier data not used by RFMO
At sea observations - monitoring difficult (other means?)
Data quality
No catalogue of recommendations for MS
Dialogue with Data End Users could be better
DCF output driven (Data Delivery) not Results Based driven 8

9. Data Collection vs. New CFP
a strong focus on regional cooperation and thus participate in the regionalization approach of the new CFP.
provide for improved science (knowledge) and scientific advice (interpretation and use of knowledge).
serve to fulfil a number of obligations stemming from the MSFD, but not all
allow for the monitoring of the development of all fish production in the EU, whether marine or fresh water aquaculture.
provide better data to monitor the socio-economic evolution of all European fisheries, including in view of improved impact assessment of conservation measures.

10. Issues to be addressed Scope of the work
What will the CFP need in 2020 in terms of basic data, and therefore what is the Data Collection really used for?
How to ensure a close link between data collection and scientific advice?
How to ensure consistency between data collection under the DCF and research programmes?
Simplification of rules and better flexibility in the legal framework 10

11. Harmonization of DCF data with data collected under the Control regulation, EUROSTAT standards, with the Marine Strategy (MSFD) & Water Framework Directives and with RFMO obligations.
Simplification of data formats used by COM, MS and End-Users
Involvement of third countries, RFMOs, FPAs in the DCF Confidentiality of data, and alignment/harmonization of methods to ensure confidentiality

12. Regional and Scientific Issues
What will different regions need in the future in terms of data for assessment/management purposes including multi-species management plans?
How can we better harmonize obligations to collect data and needs expressed by scientists?
Aquaculture has been identified as one of the CFP priorities. How can the DCF contribute to a better knowledge of the aquaculture sector?
As the DCF foresees the collection, management and use of data in order to assess the effects of fisheries on the marine ecosystem, should it include reporting on the bycatch of seabirds, cetaceans and other protected species?

13. Socio-economic issues
How to solve the problem of different aggregation levels for socio-economic data?
More extensive data needs to be covered?
How to improve the quality of data?
How to improve the data coverage of recreational fisheries?

14. Contents of the EU-MAP Already in 199/2008
Provisions on a multi-annual sampling programme, at-sea monitoring of commercial and recreational fisheries, a scheme for research surveys and a scheme for management and use of data
Provisions on coordination and cooperation
Provisions on data storage, use and transfer
Provisions referring to EU financial assistance

15. New contents
Provisions for participation in a regional database for scientific data
Provisions for enhanced regional cooperation (more tasks for the RCMs, regional ranking of metiers and regional lists of species to be sampled)
New provisions on data formats and aggregation levels (one format for all involved parties, same aggregation level for socio-economic and biological data)

16. More flexibility
Improved compliance and required administrative capacities or regulatory frameworks in MS
Organisation of the work, and relations with main end users (RFMOs)
Possible additions of EU rules, e.g. in the area of confidentiality of data

17. Key improvements to be had
A seven years, ie predictable framework for Data Collection for the period
Improving the flexibility of the legal framework and simplification
Enhancing financial stability for the MS
Integration and harmonization with other EU legislation
Improving quality and availability of data for ecosystem based management

18. How do we get there? Internal Commission consultations
Consultations with STECF experts and end-users
Consultations with National Correspondents (MS)
Consultations with RACs and other stakeholders

19. Timeline Draft of EU Multi-Annual Programme (MAP) 2014-2020 June 2012
Final text of MAP ready for adoption December 2012

20. Thank you for your attention!
FISHERIES
Thank you for your attention!
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