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A7-0379/2013

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P7_TA(2013)0588

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Thursday, 12 December 2013 - Strasbourg Final edition
Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management ***I
P7_TA(2013)0588A7-0379/2013

Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 12 December 2013 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management (COM(2013)0133 – C7-0065/2013 – 2013/0074(COD)) (1) (Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
Text proposed by the Commission   Amendment
Amendment 1
Proposal for a directive
Citation 1 a (new)
Having regard to Council Decision 2010/631/EU of 13 September 2010 concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Mediterranean to the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean 1 ,
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1 OJ L 279, 23.10.2010, p. 1.
Amendment 2
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
(1)  The high and rapidly increasing demand for maritime space for different purposes, such as renewable energy installations, maritime shipping and fishing activities, ecosystem conservation and tourism and aquaculture installations, as well as the multiple pressures on coastal resources require an integrated planning and management approach.
 (1)  The high and rapidly increasing demand for maritime space for different purposes, such as renewable energy installations, oil and gas exploration and exploitation, maritime shipping and fishing activities, ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, the extraction of raw materials, tourism and aquaculture installations, as well as the multiple pressures on coastal resources, require an integrated planning and management approach.
Amendment 3
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
(2)  Such an approach to ocean management has been developed in the Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union, including, as its environmental pillar, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of marine environmental policy. The objective of the Integrated Maritime Policy is to support the sustainable development of seas and oceans and to develop coordinated, coherent and transparent decision-making in relation to the Union's sectoral policies affecting the oceans, seas, islands, coastal and outermost regions and maritime sectors, including through sea-basin strategies or macro-regional strategies.
 (2)  Such an approach to ocean management and maritime governance has been developed in the Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union, including, as its environmental pillar, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of marine environmental policy. The objective of the Integrated Maritime Policy is to support the sustainable development of seas and oceans and to develop coordinated, coherent and transparent decision-making in relation to the Union's sectoral policies affecting the oceans, seas, islands, coastal and outermost regions and maritime sectors, including through sea-basin strategies or macro-regional strategies.
Amendment 4
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3)  The Integrated Maritime Policy identifies maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management as cross-cutting policy tools for public authorities and stakeholders to apply a coordinated, integrated approach. The application of an ecosystem-based approach will contribute to promoting the sustainable growth of the maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources.
 (3)  The Integrated Maritime Policy identifies maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management as cross-cutting policy tools for public authorities and stakeholders to apply a coordinated, integrated and trans-boundary approach. The application of an ecosystem-based approach will contribute to promoting the sustainable growth of the maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources.
Amendment 5
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5)  In its recent Communication on Blue Growth, Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth, the Commission has identified a number of ongoing EU initiatives which are intended to implement the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Communication has also identified a number of sector activities on which blue growth initiatives should focus in the future and which should be adequately supported by maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies.
 (5)  In its recent Communication on Blue Growth Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth, the Commission has identified a number of ongoing EU initiatives which are intended to implement the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Communication has also identified a number of sector activities on which blue growth initiatives should focus in the future and which should be adequately supported by maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies. The Member States’ clear support for those identified strategic areas will provide legal certainty and predictability for public and private investment, which will have a leverage effect on all sectoral policies linked to the maritime and coastal space.
Amendment 6
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7)  The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) states in its preamble that issues relating to the use of ocean space are closely interrelated and need to be considered as a whole. Planning of ocean space is the logical advancement and structuring of the use of rights granted under UNCLOS and a practical tool in assisting Member States to comply with their obligations.
 (7)  The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) states in its preamble that issues relating to the use of ocean space are closely interrelated and need to be considered as a whole. Planning of ocean space is the logical advancement and structuring of the use of rights granted under UNCLOS and a practical tool in assisting Member States and the competent sub‑national authorities to comply with their obligations.
Amendment 7
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
(10)  In order to ensure consistency and legal clarity, the geographical scope for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management strategies should be defined in conformity with existing legislative instruments of the Union and international maritime law.
 (10)  In order to ensure consistency and legal clarity, the geographical scope for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should be defined in conformity with existing legislative instruments of the Union and international maritime law, in particular UNCLOS .
Amendment 8
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
(12)  While it is appropriate for the Union to lay down rules on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States and their competent authorities remain responsible for designing and determining, within their marine waters and coastal zones, the content of such plans and strategies, including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities.
 (12)  While it is appropriate for the Union to lay down a transparent and coherent framework on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States and their competent authorities remain responsible for designing and determining, within their marine waters and coastal zones, the content of such plans and strategies, including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities and maritime uses .
Amendment 9
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
(13)  So as to respect proportionality and subsidiarity, as well as minimise additional administrative burden , transposition and implementation of this Directive should to the greatest extent possible build upon existing national rules and mechanisms. Integrated coastal management strategies should build on the principles and elements set out in Council Recommendation 2002/413/EC and Council Decision 2010/631/EU.
 (13)  So as to respect proportionality and subsidiarity, as well as to minimise additional administrative burdens , transposition and implementation of this Directive should to the greatest extent possible build upon existing national and Regional Sea Convention rules and mechanisms. Integrated coastal management strategies should build on the principles and elements set out in Council Recommendation 2002/413/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2002 concerning the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe 18a and Council Decision 2010/631/EU.
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18a OJ L 148, 6.6.2002, p. 24.
Amendment 10
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
(15)  Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the ecosystem-based approach as referred to in Article 1(3) of Directive 2008/56/EC so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human-induced changes is not compromised, while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations.
 (15)  Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the ecosystem-based approach as referred to in Article 1(3) of Directive 2008/56/EC, having regard to the principle of subsidiarity and taking account of the precautionary principle and of the principle that preventive action should be taken, as laid down in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all maritime and coastal activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and with the conservation of natural resources, and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human-induced changes is not compromised, while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations.
Amendment 11
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
(16)  Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management will contribute, inter alia, to achieving the aims of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources19 , Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy20 , Decision 884/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network21 , Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 202022 , the Roadmap towards a Resource Efficient Europe23 , the EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change24 well as, where appropriate, those of the EU Regional Policy, including the sea-basin and macro-regional strategies.
 (16)  Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management will contribute, inter alia, to achieving the aims of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources19 , Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy20 , Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds 20a , Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora 20b , Decision 884/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network21 , Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 202022 , the Roadmap towards a Resource Efficient Europe23 , the EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change24 and the Commission's Communication COM(2009)0008 entitled 'Strategic goals and recommendations for the EU's maritime transport policy until 2018', as well as, where appropriate, those of the EU Regional Policy, including the sea-basin and macro-regional strategies.
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19 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, pp. 16-62 .
 19 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 16 .
20 OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59-80 .
 20 OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59 .
20a OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7.
20b OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7.
21 OJ L 167, 30/04/2005, pp. 1-38 .
 21 OJ L 167, 30.4.2004, p. 1 .
22 COM(2011)0244 final.
 22 COM(2011)0244.
23 COM(2011)0571 final.
 23 COM(2011)0571.
24 COM(2013) XXX.
 24 COM(2013) XXX.
Amendment 12
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
(17)  Maritime and coastal activities are often closely interrelated. This requires maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies to be coordinated or integrated in order to guarantee the sustainable use of maritime space and management of coastal areas taking account of social, economic and environmental factors.
 (17)  Maritime and coastal activities are often closely interrelated and interdependent . This requires maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies to be coordinated, linked up or integrated in order to guarantee the sustainable use of maritime space and management of coastal areas, taking account of social, economic and environmental factors and objectives .
Amendment 13
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
(18)  In order to achieve the objectives of this Directive, maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification, information collection, planning, decision-making, implementation and monitoring of implementation and be based on best available scientific knowledge. Best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation, including Decision 2010/477/EU on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the Commission's Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative25 .
 (18)  In order to achieve the objectives of this Directive, maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification, information collection, planning, decision-making, implementation, monitoring of implementation, revision or updating, and should be based on best and most recent available scientific knowledge. Best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation, including Decision 2010/477/EU on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the Commission's Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative25 .
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25 COM(2010)0461 final.
 25 COM(2010)0461.
Amendment 14
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
(19)  The main purpose of maritime spatial planning is to identify and manage spatial uses and conflicts in maritime areas. In order to achieve that purpose , Member States need at least to ensure that the planning process or processes result in a comprehensive map identifying the different uses of maritime space, taking into consideration long term changes due to climate change.
 (19)  The main purposes of maritime spatial planning are to identify and manage spatial uses, to minimise cross-sectoral conflicts in maritime areas and to enhance sustainable growth in the maritime sector . In order to achieve those purposes , Member States need at least to ensure that the planning process or processes result in a comprehensive map identifying the different uses of maritime space, taking into consideration long term changes due to climate change.
Amendment 15
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
(20)  Member States should consult and coordinate their plans and strategies with the relevant Member State or third country authorities in the marine region or sub-region or coastal zone concerned in conformity with the rights and obligations of these Member States and third countries under European and international law. Effective cross border cooperation between Member States and with neighbouring third countries requires that the competent authorities in each Member State are identified. Member States therefore need to designate the competent authority or authorities responsible for cooperation with other Member States or third countries. Given the differences between various marine regions or sub-regions and coastal zones, it is not appropriate to prescribe in detail in this Directive how these cooperation mechanisms should look.
 (20)  Member States should consult and, as far as possible, coordinate their plans and strategies with the relevant Member State or third country authorities in the marine region or sub-region or coastal zone concerned in conformity with the rights and obligations of these Member States and third countries under European and international law. Effective cross border cooperation between Member States and with neighbouring third countries requires that the competent authorities in each Member State are identified. Member States therefore need to designate competent authorities responsible for cooperation with other Member States or third countries. Given the differences between various marine regions or sub-regions and coastal zones, it is not appropriate to prescribe in detail in this Directive how these cooperation mechanisms should look.
Amendment 16
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a)  In order to adapt coastal areas to climate change, and to combat erosion or excessive accretion, the risks of sea ingression, the deterioration of ecological status and the loss of biodiversity of coastal ecosystems, it is extremely important that coastal sediment be managed in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, with a view to balancing out problematic areas that are at greater risk. Submarine sediment deposits on the continental shelf can be used where there is a shortage of sediment in the coastal system.
Amendment 17
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
(22)   The management of maritime and coastal areas is complex and involves different levels of authorities, economic operators and other stakeholders. In order to guarantee sustainable development in an effective manner, it is essential that stakeholders, authorities and the public are consulted at an appropriate stage in the preparation of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies under this Directive, in accordance with relevant EU legislation. A good example for public consultation provisions can be found in article 2(2) of Directive 2003/35/EC.
 (22)   The management of maritime and coastal areas is complex and involves different levels of authorities, economic operators and other stakeholders. In order to guarantee sustainable development in an effective manner, it is essential that stakeholders, authorities and the public be consulted at an appropriate stage in the preparation of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies under this Directive, in accordance with relevant EU legislation.
Amendment 18
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
(25)  In order to ensure that the establishment of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies is based on reliable data and to avoid additional administrative burden, it is essential that Member States collect the best available data and information by making use of existing instruments and tools for data collection, such as those developed in the context of the Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative.
 (25)  In order to ensure that the establishment of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies is based on reliable data and to avoid any additional administrative burden, it is essential that Member States collect and use the best available data and information by encouraging the relevant stakeholders to share their data and information and making use of existing instruments and tools for data collection, such as those developed in the context of the Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative.
Amendment 19
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a)  In order to support the widespread and coordinated implementation of this Directive throughout the Union, it would be advisable to find, from amongst existing financial instruments, resources to support demonstration programmes and exchanges of good practices and virtuous processes in coastal management and spatial management strategies, plans and governance.
Amendment 20
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
(28)  Timely transposition of the provisions of this Directive is essential since the EU has adopted a number of policy initiatives that are to be implemented by the year 2020 and which this Directive aims to support. The shortest possible deadline for the transposition of this Directive should therefore be adopted.
 (28)  Timely transposition of the provisions of this Directive is essential since the EU has adopted a number of policy initiatives that are to be implemented by the year 2020 and which this Directive aims to support and complement . The shortest possible deadline for the transposition of this Directive should therefore be adopted.
Amendment 21
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1.  This Directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management aiming at promoting the sustainable growth of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources.
 1.  This Directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning involving integrated coastal management aiming at promoting the sustainable development and growth of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources, in particular by supporting the priority areas identified in the Commission Communication of 13 September 2012 on Blue Growth Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth .
Amendment 22
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2.  Within the Integrated Maritime Policy of the Union, this framework provides for the establishment and implementation by Member States of maritime spatial plans and of integrated coastal management strategies with the aim of meeting the objectives specified in Article 5.
 2.  Within the Integrated Maritime Policy of the Union, this Directive provides a framework for the establishment and implementation by Member States of maritime spatial plans and of integrated coastal management strategies with the aim of meeting the objectives specified in Article 5, taking into account land-sea interactions and enhanced cross-border cooperation on the basis of the respective UNCLOS provisions .
Amendment 23
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1.  The provisions of this Directive shall apply to marine waters and coastal zones.
 1.  The provisions of this Directive shall apply to all marine waters and coastal zones of the Union, in compliance with existing Union and national law.
Amendment 24
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2.  This Directive shall not apply to activities the sole purpose of which is defence or national security. Each Member State shall, however, endeavour to ensure that such activities are conducted in a manner compatible with the objectives of this Directive.
 2.  This Directive shall not apply to activities the sole purpose of which is defence or national security. Member States shall, however, endeavour to ensure that such activities are conducted in a manner that is compatible, in so far as is reasonable and practicable, with the objectives of this Directive.
Amendment 25
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 1
1.  ‘Coastal zone’ means the geomorphologic area on both sides of the seashore area with as the seaward limit the external limit of the territorial seas of Member States and as the landward limit, the limit as defined by the Member States in their integrated coastal management strategies .
 1.  ‘Coastal zone’ means the seashore and the geomorphologic area on both sides of the seashore as defined by Member States in their respective laws, with the seaward limit not exceeding their territorial seas .
Amendment 26
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 2
2.  ‘Integrated Maritime Policy’ means the Union policy with the aim to foster coordinated and coherent decision-making to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of Member States, in particular with regard to coastal, insular and outermost regions in the Union, as well as maritime sectors, through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation.
 2.  ‘Integrated Maritime Policy’ means the Union policy established to foster a coordinated and coherent cross-sectoral and trans-boundary maritime governance to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of Member States, in particular with regard to coastal, insular and outermost regions in the Union, as well as maritime sectors, through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation.
Amendment 27
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 2 a (new)
2a.  ‘Maritime spatial plans’ means the plan or plans resulting from a public process for analysing and planning the spatial and temporal distribution of human activities in sea areas to achieve the economic, environmental and social objectives laid down in this Directive, in accordance with the relevant national policies, with a view to identifying the utilisation of maritime space for different sea uses and encouraging multi-purpose use in particular.
Amendment 28
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 2 b (new)
2b.  'Integrated coastal management strategies' means the formal and informal practices and/or strategies that aim at the integrated management of all policy processes affecting the coastal zone, addressing land-sea interactions of coastal activities in a coordinated way, with a view to ensuring the sustainable development of coastal and marine areas. Such strategies ensure that management or development decisions are taken coherently across sectors so as to avoid, or at least limit, conflicts over the use of coastal areas.
Separate vote
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 3
3.  ‘Marine region or sub-region ’ means the marine regions and sub-regions referred to
in Article 4 of Directive 2008/56/EC.
 3.  ‘Marine region’ means the marine regions referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2008/56/EC.
Amendment 29
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 4
4.  ‘Marine waters’ means the waters, the seabed and subsoil as defined in Article 3(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC.
 4.  ‘Marine waters’ means the waters, the seabed and subsoil on the seaward side of the baseline from which the breadth of territorial waters is measured, extending to the outermost reach of the area where a Member State has and/or exercises jurisdiction, in accordance with UNCLOS, with the exception of waters adjacent to the countries and territories mentioned in Annex II to the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union and the French Overseas Departments and Collectivities.
Amendment 31
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 7
7.  ‘Good environmental status’ means the environmental status referred to in Article 3(5) of Directive 2008/56/EC.
 7.  ‘Good environmental status’ means the environmental status referred to in Article 3(5) of Directive 2008/56/EC and Commission Decision 2010/477/EU .
Amendment 32
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1.  Each Member State shall establish and implement a maritime spatial plan or plans and an integrated coastal management strategy or strategies. They may be prepared in separate documents .
 1.  Each Member State shall establish and implement maritime spatial planning. Where a Member State does not integrate land-sea interactions in its maritime spatial plan, those interactions shall be addressed through integrated coastal management. Member States may decide whether to follow an integrated approach or to establish maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies separately .
Amendment 33
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a.  Member States or competent regional or local authorities shall remain responsible for designing and determining the content of such plans and strategies, including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities and maritime and marine uses.
Amendment 34
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3.   When establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall give due regard to the particularities of the regions and the sub-regions, the respective sector activities, the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and potential climate change impacts.
 3.   When establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall give due regard to the particularities and needs of, and the opportunities presented by, the marine and coastal regions and sub-regions, the respective existing and future sector activities, the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and climate change impacts.
Amendment 35
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a.  In the case of the Union's outermost regions in particular, Article 349 of the TFEU shall be respected, taking into account the special characteristics and constraints of those regions.
Amendment 36
Proposal for a directive
Article 5
Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies shall apply an ecosystem-based approach to facilitate the co-existence and prevent conflicts between competing sector activities in marine waters and coastal zones, and shall aim to contribute to:
 1.   Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies shall apply the ecosystem-based approach, considering economic, social and environmental criteria at the same level, to support sustainable development and growth in the maritime sector. They shall promote the co-existence of the relevant sector activities in a compatible manner, minimise conflicts between those activities in marine waters and coastal zones, and promote cross-border cooperation and the multiple use of the same maritime space by different sectors.
2.  Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies shall aim to contribute to the following Union objectives :
(a)  securing the energy supply of the Union by promoting the development of marine energy sources, the development of new and renewable forms of energy, the interconnection of energy networks, and energy efficiency;
 (a)  securing the energy supply of the Union by promoting the development of marine energy sources, the development of new and renewable forms of energy, the interconnection of energy networks, and energy efficiency;
(b)  promoting the development of maritime transport and providing efficient and cost-effective shipping routes across Europe, including port accessibility and transport safety;
 (b)  promoting the development of maritime transport across Europe, including port accessibility, transport safety, multimodal links and sustainability ;
(c)  fostering the sustainable development and growth of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, including employment in fisheries and connected sectors;
 (c)  fostering the sustainable development of the fisheries sector and sustainable growth of the aquaculture sector, including employment in fisheries and connected sectors;
(d)  ensuring the preservation, protection and improvement of the environment as well as the prudent and rational use of natural resources, notably in order to achieve good environmental status, halt the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services and reduce marine pollution risks;
 (d)  ensuring the preservation, protection and improvement of the environment through a representative and coherent network of protected areas, as well as the prudent, precautionary and rational use of natural resources, notably in order to achieve good environmental status, halt the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services and reduce and prevent marine and coastal areas pollution risks;
(e)  ensuring climate resilient coastal and marine areas.
 (e)  ensuring that coastal and marine areas are more resilient to climate change impacts in order to protect vulnerable coastal areas .
3.  Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies may aim to contribute to further national objectives, such as:
(a)  promoting the sustainable extraction of raw materials;
(b)  promoting sustainable tourism;
(c)  ensuring the preservation and protection of cultural heritage;
(d)  guaranteeing recreational and other use to the public;
(e)  preserving traditional economic and social characteristics of the maritime economy.
Amendment 37
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1.  Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies shall establish operational steps to achieve the objectives as set out in Article 5 taking into account all relevant activities and measures applicable to them.
 1.  Each Member State shall establish procedural steps to achieve the objectives set out in Article 5, taking into account the relevant activities, uses and measures applicable to them.
Amendment 38
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b)  ensure effective trans-boundary cooperation between Member States, and between national authorities and stakeholders of the relevant sector policies;
 (b)  ensure effective participation of the stakeholders of the relevant sector policies in accordance with Article 9 ;
Amendment 39
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba)  ensure effective trans-boundary cooperation between Member States in accordance with Article 12;
Amendment 40
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c)  identify the trans-boundary effects of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies on the marine waters and coastal zones under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries in the same marine region or sub-region and related coastal zones and deal with them in cooperation with the competent authorities of these countries in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 ;
 (c)  identify the trans-boundary effects of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies on the marine waters and coastal zones under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries in the same marine region or sub-region and related coastal zones and deal with them in cooperation with the competent authorities of those countries in accordance with Article 13 ;
Amendment 41
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca)  on the one hand, be based on the best available data and, on the other hand, guarantee the necessary flexibility to take future developments into account;
Amendment 42
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1.  Maritime spatial plans shall contain at least a mapping of marine waters which identifies the actual and potential spatial and temporal distribution of all relevant maritime activities in order to achieve the objectives as set out in Article 5.
 1.  Maritime spatial plans shall contain at least a mapping of marine waters which identifies the actual, intended and potential spatial and temporal distribution of all relevant maritime uses and activities and important ecosystem components, in order to achieve the Union objectives set out in Article 5.
Amendment 43
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2.  When establishing maritime spatial plans Member States shall take into consideration, at least , the following activities:
 2.  When establishing maritime spatial plans Member States shall take into consideration, inter alia , the following uses and activities:
Amendment 44
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – points a to g
(a)   installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy;
 (a)  installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy, and for bringing it onshore ;
(b)  oil and gas extraction sites and infrastructures;
 (b)  oil, gas and other raw materials exploration and extraction sites and infrastructures;
(c)  maritime transport routes;
 (c)  maritime transport routes;
(d)  submarine cable and pipeline routes;
 (d)  submarine cable and pipeline routes;
(e)  fishing areas;
 (e)  existing and potential fishing areas;
(f)  sea farming sites ;
 (f)  sea farming areas ;
(g)  nature conservation sites.
 (g)  nature and species protection and conservation sites, Natura 2000 areas, other sensitive marine ecosystems and surrounding areas, in accordance with Union and national law;
(h)  marine and coastal tourism;
(i)  cultural heritage protection sites;
(j)  military training areas .
Amendment 45
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1.  Integrated coastal management strategies shall contain at least, an inventory of existing measures applied in coastal zones and an analysis of the need for additional actions in order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 5. The strategies shall provide for integrated and cross-sectoral policy implementation and consider interactions between terrestrial and maritime activities.
 1.  When establishing integrated coastal management Member States shall decide whether to use a set of practices or one or more strategies. They shall identify existing measures applied in coastal zones and undertake an analysis of the need for additional actions in order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 5. Integrated coastal management shall enhance integrated and cross-sectoral policy implementation and take interactions between terrestrial and maritime activities into consideration in order to ensure land-sea connectivity .
Amendment 46
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2.  When establishing integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall take into consideration, at least, the following activities :
 2.  When establishing integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall take into consideration:
Amendment 47
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a)  utilisation of specific natural resources including installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy;
 deleted
Amendment 48
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa)  already established practices and strategies in line with Recommendation 2002/413/EC;
Amendment 49
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new)
(ab)  existing formal and informal practices, networks and cross-border cooperation mechanisms;
Amendment 50
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a c (new)
(ac)  relevant activities, installations, facilities and infrastructure;
Amendment 51
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b)  development of infrastructure, energy facilities, transport, ports, maritime works and other structures including green infrastructure;
 deleted
Amendment 52
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c)  agriculture and industry;
 deleted
Amendment 53
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d)  fishing and aquaculture;
 deleted
Amendment 54
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e)  conservation, restoration and management of coastal ecosystems, ecosystem services and nature, coastal landscapes and islands;
 (e)  protection, conservation, restoration and management of coastal ecosystems, protected deltas and wetland areas, ecosystem services and nature, coastal landscapes and islands;
Amendment 55
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f)  mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
 (f)  mitigation and adaptation to climate change, in particular increasing the resilience of the ecosystem .
Amendment 56
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1.   Member States shall establish means for the public participation of all interested parties at an early stage in the development of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies.
 Member States shall establish means for public participation by informing and consulting the relevant stakeholders and authorities and the public concerned at an early stage in the development of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies. Member States shall also ensure that those stakeholders and authorities, and the public concerned, have access to the results once they are finalised.
Amendment 57
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2.  Public participation shall ensure that the relevant stakeholders and authorities and the public concerned are consulted on the draft plans and strategies and have access to the results once available.
 deleted
Amendment 58
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3.  When establishing means of public consultation, Member States shall act in accordance with relevant provisions in other Union legislation.
 deleted
Amendment 59
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1.  Member States shall organise the collection of the best available data and the exchange of information necessary for maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies.
 1.  Member States shall organise the collection and use of the best available data and the exchange of information necessary for maritime spatial plans and the implementation of integrated coastal management strategies.
Amendment 60
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3.  When organising the collection and exchange of the data referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall make use, as far as possible, of instruments and tools developed under the Integrated Maritime Policy.
 3.  When organising the collection and exchange of the data referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall make use, as far as possible, of instruments and tools developed under the Integrated Maritime Policy and other relevant Union policies, such as those set out in Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) 27a .
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27a OJ L 108, 25.4.2007, p. 1.
Amendment 61
Proposal for a directive
Article 11
Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are subject to the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC.
 Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are subject to the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC and of Article 6 of Directive 92/43/EEC, where applicable .
Amendment 62
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1.  Each Member State bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of another Member State shall cooperate to ensure that maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are coherent and coordinated across the coastal zone or marine region and/or sub-region concerned. Such cooperation shall in particular take into account issues of a transnational nature, such as cross-border infrastructure.
 1.  Each Member State bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of another Member State shall take all necessary steps to cooperate to ensure that maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are coherent and coordinated across the coastal zone or marine region and/or sub-region concerned. Such cooperation shall in particular take into account issues of a transnational nature, such as cross-border infrastructure, and shall aim at a common vision for each existing and future sea-basin strategy .
Amendment 63
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a.  In order to enable cooperation to take place, Member States should, where possible, coordinate the timing of new Maritime Spatial Plans or the review cycles of existing ones.
Amendment 64
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a)  regional institutional cooperation structures covering the coastal zone or the marine region or sub-region concerned, or
 (a)  Regional Seas Conventions or other regional institutional cooperation structures covering the coastal zone or the marine region or sub-region concerned, or
Amendment 65
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b)  a dedicated network of Member States' competent authorities covering the marine region and/or sub-region concerned.
 (b)  a network of Member States' competent authorities covering the coastal zone, marine region and/or sub-region concerned, or
Amendment 66
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba)  any other approach that meets the requirements of paragraph 1.
Amendment 67
Proposal for a directive
Article 13
Member States bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall make every effort to coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub-region and the related coastal zone concerned.
 Member States bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall, in compliance with international maritime law and conventions, consult that country and make every effort to cooperate and coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub-region and the related coastal zone concerned.
Amendment 87
Proposal for a directive
Article 14
1.  Each Member State shall designate for each coastal zone and marine region or sub-region concerned, the authority or authorities competent for the implementation of this Directive, including to ensure cooperation with other Member States as defined in Article 12 and cooperation with third countries as defined in Article 13.
 1.  Each Member State shall designate for each coastal zone and marine region concerned, the authority or authorities in charge of the implementation of this Directive, including to ensure cooperation with other Member States as defined in Article 12 and cooperation with third countries as defined in Article 13.
2.  Each Member State shall provide the Commission with a list of the competent authorities, together with the items of information listed in Annex I to this Directive.
 2.  Each Member State shall provide the Commission with a list of the authorities in charge , together with the items of information listed in Annex I to this Directive.
3.  At the same time, each Member State shall send to the Commission a list of their competent authorities responsible for those international bodies in which they participate and which are relevant for the implementation of this Directive.
 3.  At the same time, each Member State shall send to the Commission a list of their competent authorities responsible for those international bodies in which they participate and which are relevant for the implementation of this Directive.
4.  Each Member State shall inform the Commission of any change to the information provided pursuant to paragraph 1 within six months of such a change coming into effect.
 4.  Each Member State shall inform the Commission of any change to the information provided pursuant to paragraph 1 within six months of such a change coming into effect.
4a.  In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, each Member State may designate its authorities in charge in accordance with the institutional and governance levels in place.
Amendment 68
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2.  This report shall at least contain information on the implementation of Articles 6 to 13.
 2.  This report shall at least contain information on the implementation of Articles 6 to 13. Where possible, the content and format of the report shall be harmonised with the relevant specifications laid down in Directive 2008/56/EC.
Amendment 69
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3.  The Commission shall submit a progress report to the European Parliament and Council outlining the progress made in implementing this Directive.
 3.  The Commission shall submit a progress report to the European Parliament and Council at the latest one year after the deadline for the establishment of the maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, outlining the progress made in implementing this Directive.
Amendment 70
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1.  The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt provisions on:
 1.  The Commission may, without prejudice to specifications concerning substantive related plans and strategies , by means of implementing acts, adopt provisions on:
Amendment 71
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a)  operational specifications for management of data referred in Article 10, provided they have not been established by other EU legislation , such as Directive 2007/2/EC or 2008/56/EC, on
 (a)  process-related specifications for management of data referred in Article 10, provided they have not been established by other legal acts of the Union , such as Directive 2007/2/EC or 2008/56/EC, on
Amendment 72
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 1
–  the sharing of data, and interfacing with existing data management and collection processes; and
 –  the effective sharing of data, and interfacing with existing systems for data management and collection processes; and
Amendment 73
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b)  the operational steps for the establishment and reporting on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies concerning:
 (b)  the process-related steps that contribute to the establishment and reporting on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies concerning:
Amendment 74
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
–  cross-border co-operation modalities;
 –  the most effective modalities of cross-border cooperation.
Amendment 75
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
–  public consultation.
 deleted
Amendment 76
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2.  Where reference is made to paragraph 1 , Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
 2.  Where reference is made to this paragraph , Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
Amendment 77
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2.  When Member States adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Each Member State shall determine how such reference is to be made.
 2.  When Member States adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1, following the entry into force of this Directive, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Each Member State shall determine how such reference is to be made.
Amendment 78
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4.  The maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies referred to in Article 4(1) shall be established within a period of 36 months after the entry into force of this Directive.
 4.  The maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies referred to in Article 4(1) shall be established within a period of 48 months after the entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 79
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5.  The reports referred to in Article 15(1) shall be provided, at the latest, 42 months following the entry into force of the Directive, and every six years thereafter.
 5.  The reports referred to in Article 15(1) shall be provided, at the latest, 54 months following the entry into force of this Directive, and every six years thereafter.
Amendment 80
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6.  The progress report referred to in Article 15(3) shall be submitted at the latest six months after the date referred to in paragraph 5, and every six years thereafter.
 6.  The progress report referred to in Article 15(3) shall be submitted at the latest six months after the date referred to in paragraph 5, and every four years thereafter.
Amendment 81
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a.  The transposition obligations contained in this Directive shall not apply to landlocked Member States.

(1) The matter was referred back to the committee responsible for reconsideration pursuant to Rule 57(2), second subparagraph (A7-0379/2013).

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