# Incidental catches of cetaceans in fisheries; alignment of the Regulation with the TFEU (Commission delegated and implementing powers)

European Parliament procedure 2012/0216(COD) (COD - Ordinary legislative procedure (ex-codecision procedure), 7th term, committee PECH). Stage: Procedure completed. 3 committee amendments tabled by 6 Members between 2013-01-29 and 2013-01-29.

## What the amendments focus on

A legislative dossier aligning the Regulation on incidental catches of cetaceans in fisheries with the TFEU as regards Commission delegated and implementing powers. The amendments delegate powers for technical specifications and conditions of use of acoustic deterrent devices, note shortcomings and implementation failures and references to ICES scientific advice and the Habitats Directive, and require the Commission to review the measures' effectiveness and propose legislation to protect cetaceans.

## Most active Members on this file

| Member | Country | Group | Amendments | Markdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kriton ARSENIS | Greece | S&D | 2 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/97009.md |
| Anna ROSBACH | Denmark | ECR | 2 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/96664.md |
| Julie GIRLING | United Kingdom | PPE | 2 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/96956.md |
| Chris DAVIES | United Kingdom | RE | 2 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/4554.md |
| Raül ROMEVA i RUEDA | Spain | Verts/ALE | 2 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/28409.md |
| Maria do Céu PATRÃO NEVES | Portugal | PPE | 1 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/96902.md |

## Official source documents

- PE504.110: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//NONSGML+COMPARL+PE-504.110+01+DOC+PDF+V0//EN&language=EN

Full amendment texts, votes and exports: https://amendeu.com/dossiers/2012-0216-COD · machine-readable: https://amendeu.com/data/dossiers/2012-0216-COD.json

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