Amendementen Hazekamp over de bescherming van dieren tijdens transport en gerelateerde operaties
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- Amendementen Hazekamp over de bescherming van dieren tijdens transport en gerelateerde operaties
9 april 2025
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Amendments Hazekamp on the protection of animals during transport and related operations
Amendment 1
By Members Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. | (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved and citizens expectations of animal welfare have not been met, due to oudated legislation and a lack of enforcement. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the phyisical and behavourial needs of animals during transport, in particular those of animals unfit for transport, such as unweaned and pregnant animals, and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods and an increased interest in plant-based food, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to animal welfare problems and an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise and strengthen the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science, technology and citizens expectations, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. |
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| 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. | 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. |
| 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 | 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 |
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Amendment 2
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (2) Animal welfare is a Union value enshrined in Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’). In addition, the Union and several Member States are signatories to the revised European Convention for the protection of animals during international transport5 . | (2) Animal welfare is a Union value enshrined in Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’), stipulating that since animals are sentient beings and the Union and the Member States shall pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals. In addition, the Union and several Member States are signatories to the revised European Convention for the protection of animals during international transport5 . |
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| 5 European Convention for the Protection of Animals during International Transport, Council of Europe, Chişinau, 6.XI.2003, European Treaty Series-No. 193. | 5 European Convention for the Protection of Animals during International Transport, Council of Europe, Chişinau, 6.XI.2003, European Treaty Series-No. 193. |
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Amendment 3
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (3) The transport of live animals is an important part of the agri-food chain. The protection of animals during transport is a matter of public concern that affects consumers’ attitudes towards agricultural products. This Regulation aims to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden and facilitate easier enforcement of harmonised rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of animals during transport. Ensuring the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals and contributes to better quality of animal products. | (3) The transport of live animals is an economic part of the agri-food chain. The protection of animals during transport is a matter of public concern concern with regards to animal welfare, that affects consumers’ attitudes towards animals products as meat, fish, dairy and eggs. This Regulation aims to update and simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden and facilitate better and easier enforcement of harmonised rules, and should improve animal welfare in the EU by ensuring a higher level of protection of animals during transport. Improving the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals, limits the risks of zoonotic diseases and the spread of antimicrobial resistance. |
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Amendment 4
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (3 a) Animal transport plays an important role in the rapid spread of animal diseases, including animal diseases that can be transmitted to humans. In order to prevent the spread of animal diseases, the focus of the agricultural system in the EU should shift away from intensive livestock farming practices, associated with harmful environmental and animal welfare consequences, towards a sustainable and more plant-based food system. A significant reduction of the amount of animals kept in the EU for food production, especially in Member States with a high livestock density, is therefore necessary unavoidable. | |
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Amendment 5
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (3 b) In the context of the Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission announced a revision of the EU legislation on animal welfare, including on the welfare of animals during transport. This Regulation lays down rules for the protection of animals during transport in connection with an economic activity and seeks to contribute to sustainable agricultural and food production, by ensuring a higher level of animal welfare. The measures introduced in this Regulation should help strengthening the principle of short supply chains while protecting animals, by preventing long transports to slaughter and limiting transports for purposes other than slaughter as well. In order to achieve that aim, it is necessary to set quantified targets at Union and Member State levels to achieve a phase-out of cross-border transports and by setting a maximum journey time of 2 hours. National targets should be established by national law in order to ensure adequate progress and accountability in relation to them. These binding national targets should be achieved by the Member States by 2040. | |
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Amendment 6
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (3 c) As EFSA establishes, transport of animals increases the risk of transmitting bacteria resistant to antimicrobials between animals on account on several risk factors, including contact between animals, the duration of transport, airborne transmission in the vehicle or adverse environmental conditions. In line with the One Health approach, duration of transport of live animals should be limited as much as possible. | |
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Amendment 7
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (4) This Regulation aims at ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market, including for animals not used for food production, such as cats and dogs, fur animals, certain types of wild animals, and animals used for scientific purposes. | (4) This Regulation aims at ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market, including for animals not used for food production, such as cats and dogs, animals used for fur production, certain types of wild animals, and animals used for scientific purposes. |
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Amendment 8
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. | (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species, including fish and other aquatic animals, and all ages, and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures and ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. It also called to not allow transport of animals between the EU and third countries to take place when the European standards as established by Court of Justice ruling C-424/13 cannot be ensured. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. Furthermore, the Parliament requested to ban the transport of very young animals (bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine and domestic Equidae) below the age of 35 days, and to avoid the transport of unweaned animals over the age of 35 days. |
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Amendment 9
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. | (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. |
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| 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp | 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp |
| 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. | 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. |
| 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. | 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. |
| 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. | 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. |
| 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. | 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. |
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Amendment 10
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions. | (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals are only to be transported in a way not to cause injury or suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions. |
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Amendment 11
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. | (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of all means of transport and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, and to prevent that transports with unrealistic or implausible journey planning or missing emergency plans are approved, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. Extending the access right of TRACES to public access, specifically to non-governmental organisations, may be considered to ensure better use of TRACES in performing retrospective controls. |
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Amendment 12
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (10) The obligation of Union operators to protect animals during transport does not end at the external borders of the Union. Organisers of transport of animals from the Union to a place of destination in a third country must ensure compliance with Union rules on the protection of animals during transport also during the stages of the journey that take place outside the Union, and until the animals arrive at the final place of destination in the third country. This is coherent with the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in Case C-424/1312 . This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of the Union and regardless of whether the place of destination is in the territory of the Union or in a third country. | (10) The obligation of Union operators to protect animals during transport does not end at the external borders of the Union. Organisers of transport of animals from the Union to a place of destination in a third country must ensure compliance with Union rules on the protection of animals during transport also during the stages of the journey that take place outside the Union, and until the animals arrive at the final place of destination in the third country. This is coherent with the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in Case C-424/1312 . Once animals cross the EU border, animal welfare standards are impossible to guarantee, both en route and on arrival, due to the lack of EU control and authority in third countries, and the difficulty of third countries not being bound by EU legislation. This Regulation should therefore not allow the transport and live export of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of the Union and the place of destination is in a third country. |
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| 12 Judgment of 23 April 2015, Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH, C-424/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:259, paragraph 56 | 12 Judgment of 23 April 2015, Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH, C-424/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:259, paragraph 56 |
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Amendment 13
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (11) Transport of live animals from third countries to the Union territory mainly concerns certain species of animals and it is usually carried out through direct routes. When live animals are imported into the Union, operators who transport such animals from a third country to a place of destination within the Union should ensure that the animals are protected at least in an equivalent manner to animals transported within the Union territory, and this from the moment when the animals are loaded onto the means of transport in the third country until the place of destination in the Union. This is necessary in light of Union citizens’ concerns related to the welfare of animals during transport, which extends to all animals transported to, from or within the Union. This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of a third country and the place of destination is in the territory of the Union. In order to ensure proper application of the requirements for such transport at the place of departure, it is necessary for the competent authority of the third country to check the planning of the journey concerned, and to certify in the official health certificate for imports of the animals into the Union and via its approval of the journey log, that the planning of the journey has been done in accordance with this Regulation, or with equivalent requirements. The transporter of the animals should be responsible for ensuring that this planning is respected until the point of destination and should comply with the obligation to complete the journey log. | (11) Transport of live animals from third countries to the Union territory mainly concerns certain species of animals. These transports often involve long journeys, even when it is usually carried out through direct routes. When live animals are imported into the Union, it is difficult to control if operators who transport such animals from a third country to a place of destination within the Union ensure that the animals are protected at least in an equivalent manner to animals transported within the Union territory, and this from the moment when the animals are loaded onto the means of transport in the third country until the place of destination in the Union. This is necessary in light of Union citizens’ concerns related to the welfare of animals during transport, which extends to all animals transported to, from or within the Union. This Regulation should therefore not allow the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of a third country and the place of destination is in the territory of the Union. |
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Amendment 14
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (11 a) As the European Court of Auditors reports, between 2017 and 2021, 4.5 million cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and horses per year were exported to non-EU countries for breeding, fattening, and slaughter. The destination for these exports is mostly countries of the Middle East and North Africa, where animals are not afforded a level of protection equal to the EU. Despite the Court of Justice confirming that the rules on animal transport cover the whole duration of transport, including the part taking place in a third country, experience shows that it is not possible to ensure compliance once animals leave the EU territory. As a result, reports demonstrate intense animal suffering during long journeys, animals delayed at the borders for days or even weeks, and cruel treatment in destinations that could be avoided if live exports were ended. Considering the progressive steps taken in countries outside the EU, such as the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand, and the overwhelming support of EU citizens for increased protection of animals during transport, the Regulation bans the export of cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and horses for the purpose of slaughter and fattening if intended for human consumption. The possibility of circumventing this ban by falsely labelling animals as intended for breeding is very high, it is appropriate therefore to ban live exports of livestock for this purpose as well. | |
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Amendment 15
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. | (12) Transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, implies human and animal health risks. Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the welfare of the animals and given citizens’ and public health concerns, this Regulation should not allow the part of the journey from a third country to another, or to the same third country, that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. |
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Amendment 16
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Terrestrial Animal Health Code13 contains guidelines setting minimum standards at global level as regards animal behaviour, the responsibilities and competence levels of the different actors involved in the transport of animals, the documentation to be provided, journey planning, loading, and actions in the event of a refusal of the animals, among others. This Regulation takes into account those guidelines. | (13) The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Terrestrial Animal and Aquatic Health Code13 contains guidelines setting minimum standards at global level as regards animal behaviour, the responsibilities and competence levels of the different actors involved in the transport of animals, the documentation to be provided, journey planning, loading, and actions in the event of a refusal of the animals, among others. This Regulation takes into account those guidelines. |
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| 13 WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code, 2023, Terrestrial Code Online Access - WOAH - World Organisation for Animal Health. | 13 WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code, 2023, Terrestrial Code Online Access - WOAH - World Organisation for Animal Health. |
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Amendment 17
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (15) The main species of animals transported within the Union and from the Union to third countries for economic purposes are vertebrate animals including small ruminants, equidae, bovines, pigs, domestic birds, rabbits, and aquatic animals, namely fish, cephalopods, and decapods. To ensure proportionality, the scope of this Regulation should be limited to those species. | (15) The main species of animals transported within the Union and from the Union to third countries for economic purposes are vertebrate animals including small ruminants, aquatic mammals, equidae, bovines, pigs, domestic birds, rabbits, and aquatic animals, namely fish, cephalopods, and decapods. To ensure proportionality, the scope of this Regulation should be limited to those species. |
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Amendment 18
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (16) Ornamental fish are usually transported in small boxes by express couriers in bags of water especially adapted to their needs and the duration of the journey is usually less than 24 hours. Therefore, the transport of ornamental fish rarely represents a major risk for animal welfare and should be excluded from the scope of this Regulation. | deleted |
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Amendment 19
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (17) Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council15 regulates the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. Due to the strict requirements on the quality of animals needed for research and testing, any compromises to the health or welfare status of animals on arrival at their place of destination have a direct impact on the possibility to use them for those purposes. In addition, scientific procedures may require the use of animals that can potentially be considered unfit for transport according to this Regulation such as some genetically modified animals and animals which have undergone surgical procedures for the purpose of the projects in line with Directive 2010/63/EU. Transport of live animals for scientific purposes is undertaken by specialist operators with specially designed vehicles equipped to ensure the health and welfare of the animals throughout the planned journeys. While a distinction can be made with regard to the purpose for which these animals are transported, their welfare should be guaranteed. However, it would be neither coherent nor acceptable to include them completely in the scope of this Regulation. For these reasons, species-specific rules related to fitness for transport, watering and feeding intervals and certain provisions concerning journey times, temperatures and rest periods should not apply to transport of animals used or destined to be used for scientific purposes in a project authorised under Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. | (17) Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council15 regulates the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. Due to the strict requirements on the quality of animals needed for research and testing, any compromises to the health or welfare status of animals on arrival at their place of destination have a direct impact on the possibility to use them for those purposes. In addition, scientific procedures may require the use of animals that can potentially be considered unfit for transport according to this Regulation such as some genetically modified animals and animals which have undergone surgical procedures for the purpose of the projects in line with Directive 2010/63/EU. Transport of live animals for scientific purposes is undertaken by specialist operators with specially designed vehicles equipped to ensure the health and welfare of the animals throughout the planned journeys. While a distinction can be made with regard to the purpose for which these animals are transported, their welfare should be guaranteed. However, it would be neither coherent nor acceptable to exclude them completely in the scope of this Regulation. |
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| 15 Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 33). | 15 Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 33). |
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Amendment 20
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed and assembly centres should only be allowed to be places of departure if they are situated locally, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. | (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres, which entails human and animal health risks, and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed and assembly centres should not be allowed to be places of departure, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. |
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Amendment 21
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (19) Only organisers of the transport of animals who have the means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation should be allowed to transport animals for long journeys. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. | (19) Organisers of the transport of animals who do not comply with the requirements of this Regulation should not be allowed to transport animals. Therefore, it is necessary to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. |
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Amendment 22
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (20) Transporters and their staff play a central role in the transport of animals significantly influencing the welfare conditions of the transported animals. Welfare conditions of animals during transport are significantly impacted by the day-to-day conduct of transporters. They should have the necessary competence to ensure compliance with this Regulation, as well as compliance by their staff, and the necessary approval of the means of transport used, together with contingency plans to address emergencies. Therefore, it is appropriate to have an authorisation system for transporters. They should be accountable and transparent concerning their status and operations. In particular, they should report any difficulties and keep precise records of their actions and the results. | (20) Transporters and their staff play a central role in the transport of animals significantly influencing the welfare conditions of the transported animals. Welfare conditions of animals during transport are significantly impacted by the day-to-day conduct of transporters. They should have the necessary competence to ensure compliance with this Regulation, as well as compliance by their staff, and the necessary approval of the means of transport used, together with contingency plans to address emergencies. Therefore, it is necessary to have an authorisation system for transporters. They should be accountable and transparent concerning their status and operations. In particular, they should report any difficulties and problems arising before, during and after the transport and keep precise records of their actions and the results. |
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Amendment 23
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (21) Means of transport should be designed to avoid injury or suffering to the animals. Therefore, it is appropriate to set out technical requirements to be fulfilled for a means of transport to be approved and taking account of the needs of specific species and categories of animals on board. | (21) Means of transport should be designed to avoid injury or suffering to the animals. Therefore, it is necessary to set out technical requirements to be fulfilled for a means of transport to be approved and taking account of the behavourial and physiological needs of specific species and categories of animals on board. |
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Amendment 24
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (22) The transport of animals by air is significantly less common compared to transport by road and sea. Due to the costs associated with this type of transport, in the majority of cases, animals transported by air are pets and high-value animals intended for breeding or sport activities. Air transport of animals is carried out in line with International Air Transport Association (IATA) technical rules set out in Live Animals Regulations (LAR), designed and annually updated by the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) to balance the principles of protecting welfare of animals and safety on board of aircraft, as well as taking into account the specificities and limitations of air transport. Carriers that are members of IATA are obliged to follow the standards in the regulations in carrying out transport operations, as well as in equipping their aircraft. Transport of animals by air should therefore only be allowed in aircrafts belonging to carriers that are members of IATA. | (22) The transport of animals by air is significantly less common compared to transport by road and sea. Due to the costs associated with this type of transport, in the majority of cases, animals transported by air are pets and economically high-value animals intended for breeding or sport activities. Air transport of animals is currently carried out in line with International Air Transport Association (IATA) technical rules set out in Live Animals Regulations (LAR), designed and annually updated by the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) to balance the principles of protecting welfare of animals and safety on board of aircraft, as well as taking into account the specificities and limitations of air transport. Carriers that are members of IATA are obliged to follow the standards in the regulations in carrying out transport operations, as well as in equipping their aircraft. Transport of animals to third countries for breeding or slaughter purposes imposes significant risks, as the welfare of these animals during transport and upon arrival outside the Union cannot be guaranteed. Transport by air should therefore no longer be allowed. |
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Amendment 25
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (22 a) EU-approved livestock vessels are a source of air and sea pollution. There has been a high number of pollution prevention deficiencies reported with EU-approved livestock vessels and breaches of the MARPOL Convention, aimed at preventing the pollution of the marine environment by vessels. MARPOL requirements not being implemented include, among others, splitting or treating carcasses to ensure they will sink immediately, proven by animals transported on vessels being stranded on beaches, and the lack of proper garbage management plans, needed to deal with waste in the form of faeces, manure, litter and carcasses. Considering the above, sea transport should not be allowed when the provisions of the MARPOL Conventions are not complied with. | |
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Amendment 26
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (23) As evidenced by Commission audits and competent authorities’ inspections, a significant number of livestock vessels currently operating in the Union do not meet the appropriate standards of maritime safety and pose a risk both for animals and crew. To ensure compliance of these livestock vessels with safety standards and the proper functioning of essential systems such as power generation, stability, ventilation, water desalination and drainage systems, among others, only livestock vessels flying flags identified as white or grey under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control16 should be approved for the transport of animals by the relevant competent authorities in the Member State. In addition, competent authorities should only allow loading of animals to these vessels if their ship risk profile is identified as low risk or standard risk according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State control. | (23) As evidenced by Commission audits and competent authorities’ inspections, a significant number of livestock vessels currently operating in the Union do not meet the appropriate standards of maritime safety and pose a high risk both for animals and crew. Loading of animals onto livestock vessels is often carried out roughly with unfit handling practices causing wounds, and with the use of sticks and electric prods. Loading ramps are in some cases steeper than the maximum slope permitted, and the entry to vessels at the end of the loading ramp is often unlit causing animals to balk as they do not want to move from light into dark areas. As it is impossible to ensure compliance of these livestock vessels with safety standards and the proper functioning of essential systems such as power generation, stability, ventilation, water desalination and drainage systems, among others, only livestock vessels flying flags identified as white and classed by the highest performing classification societies under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control16 should have been approved for the transport of animals by the relevant competent authorities in the Member State. In addition, competent authorities should not have allowed loading of animals to these vessels when their ship risk profile was identified as low risk according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State control. As the transport of animals on vessels entails a considerable amount of welfare risks, livestock vessels should no longer be approved as a means of transport to transport animals. |
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| 16 https://www.parismou.org/ | 16 https://www.parismou.org/ |
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Amendment 27
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, an official veterinarian should accompany the consignment of animals for the first journey. This allows the veterinarian to perform official controls throughout that first journey to check that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board during the journey. | (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, an official veterinarian should accompany the consignment of animals. This allows the veterinarian to perform official controls throughout the journey to check, together with a technician and a marine surveyor, that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board and when necessary to take urgent measures regarding the welfare of the animals during the journey. |
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| 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. | 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. |
Or. en
Amendment 28
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25 a) Intra-EU consignments should also be inspected during loading before each journey, to ensure competent authorities are able to verify that the Regulations’ requirements on floor space and headroom are being respected, that the ventilation, water systems and drinking devices are operating properly and are appropriate for the species being transported, that no unfit animals are loaded, and that sufficient feed and bedding are being carried. | |
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Amendment 29
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25 b) Adequate training for any person working in the animal transport sector is an essential requirement to safeguard animals’ welfare during transport. Therefore, training for all persons involved in transport operations should be provided by the Member States, and such trainings should include all aspects of the transport process, such as the means of transport, the animals’ specific behavioural and physiological requirements and their stress coping mechanisms, the type and nature of the journey, the decision-making process regarding fitness for transport and the appropriate handling of animals to ensure that all animals, including chickens, are never lifted by their legs during catching for transportation. Specific training and certification should be provided regarding the transport of aquatic animals. | |
Or. en
Amendment 30
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25 c) To guarantee the welfare of animals during transport, Member States should ensure that enough police officers and official veterinarians are hired and trained to perform effective and frequent on-the-road checks. A list of all available veterinarians, including contact details, should be provided by the Member States and made available to drivers and keepers to assist animals during transport. | |
Or. en
Amendment 31
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 d (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25 d) Member States should ensure that all national police forces take part in a mandatory, initial and continued training regarding the provisions of this Regulation, in order to be able to identify any infringements to the rules and to follow-up with adequate and effective sanctions. | |
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Amendment 32
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 e (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25 e) Rescue workers should be specifically educated and trained in the Member States on rescuing animals, to ensure that in case of accidents, rescue workers are allowed access to the sites, vehicles and vessels concerned in order to carry out rescue work. | |
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Amendment 33
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. | (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should not approve journey logs to third countries, and ensure that transport is avoided wherever possible and that when necessary, journeys are as short as possible. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. |
Or. en
Amendment 34
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (27) To ensure that journeys do not exceed the planned length and to provide for better traceability, a simplified journey log for short journeys within the Union should be introduced. Completed by the organiser and without the requirement for approval of the competent authority, these journey logs will help competent authorities to assess the performance of operators during inspections and checks. In addition, this will allow both competent authorities and the Commission to have information on all transport operations. | deleted |
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Amendment 35
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the insemination date, when applicable. | (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport and have very specific biological needs. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the insemination date, when applicable. Transport of pregnant animals involves significant animal welfare risks, as it can cause miscarriages or birthing during the journey, often leading to the death of the baby and/or the mother. Therefore transport of pregnant animals is not allowed. |
Or. en
Amendment 36
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (28 a) ‘End-of-career’ animals face risks of lower levels of protection due to their low economic value. Transport of these animals should be avoided at all times. Long journeys are not permitted. | |
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Amendment 37
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (29) The scarcity of specific provisions in Union law on transport of cats and dogs, in particular pups and kittens of various breeds, as well as divergent interpretation and enforcement of existing Union rules by Member States, have led to the frequent transportation of these animals in circumstances that pose risks to their welfare and lead to an uneven level playing field for operators. Therefore, it is necessary to better define specific rules regarding the minimum age of transported cats and dogs and the feeding intervals during the journey, to require preventive veterinary treatments to avoid stress related and species-specific diseases, and thus to expand the specific and harmonised rules on commercial transport of cats and dogs. For that same purpose, it is necessary to provide for rules, such as on temperature and humidity requirements and the necessity of a journey log for long journeys. | (29) The scarcity of specific provisions in Union law on transport of cats and dogs, in particular pups and kittens of various breeds, as well as divergent interpretation and enforcement of existing Union rules by Member States, have led to the frequent transportation of these animals in circumstances that pose high risks to their welfare and lead to an uneven level playing field for operators. Therefore, it is necessary to better define specific rules regarding the minimum age of transported cats and dogs and the feeding intervals during the journey, to require preventive veterinary treatments to avoid stress related and species-specific diseases, and thus to expand the specific and harmonised rules on commercial transport of cats and dogs. For that same purpose, it is necessary to provide for rules, such as on temperature and humidity requirements and the necessity of a journey log. These rules should also specify the allowed size of the containers, their positioning, stacking, bedding, animal separation and space allowance, which species could be transported within the same vehicle and ensure the provision of mandatory blinds or screens between containers for animals that are not familiar with each other. |
Or. en
Amendment 38
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (30) The WOAH guidelines on the welfare of farmed fish during transport set the minimum standards for compliance at international level and contain recommendations as regards responsibilities, planning, vehicles design, equipment, handling, water, preparation, species specific issues, contingency planning, documentation, loading and unloading. Based on these guidelines, specific provisions for aquatic animals should be set and updated based on new science when the relevant opinions of EFSA are available. An important element for the welfare of transported animals is the space allocated to them on board the means of transport, which depends on their species, categories, and size. In the EFSA opinions, it is recommended that, while on board, animals should have enough space to change position, drink and rest. Therefore, the space allowance requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be increased in line with EFSA recommendations. | (30) Fish and other aquatic animals are sentient beings and feel pain, fear and stress. It is necessary to introduce rules to improve their welfare when they are transported, taking into account their specific needs. The WOAH guidelines on the welfare of farmed fish during transport set the minimum standards for compliance at international level and contain recommendations as regards responsibilities, planning, vehicles design, equipment, handling, water, preparation, species specific issues, contingency planning, documentation, loading and unloading. Based on these guidelines, specific provisions for aquatic animals should be set and updated based on new science when the relevant opinions of EFSA are available. An important element for the welfare of transported animals is the space allocated to them on board the means of transport, which depends on their species, categories, and size. In the EFSA opinions, it is recommended that, while on board, animals should have enough space to change position, drink and rest. Therefore, the space allowance requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be increased in line with EFSA recommendations. |
Or. en
Amendment 39
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (31) The real time positions of aircrafts, sea vessels and trains are currently publicly available and accessible for reasons of safety and information. Most road vehicles are already equipped with a satellite navigation system that keeps records of the actual route followed and the length of the journey. This information is of crucial importance for the competent authorities to implement and better target on a risk basis their official controls. However, this information with respect to road vehicles is not available to competent authorities. | (31) The real time positions of aircrafts, sea vessels and trains are currently publicly available and accessible for reasons of safety and information. Most road vehicles are already equipped with a satellite navigation system that keeps records of the actual route followed and the length of the journey. This information is of crucial importance for the competent authorities to implement and better target on a risk basis their official controls. Therefore, this information with respect to road vehicles should be available to competent authorities and publicly available as well. |
Or. en
Amendment 40
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (32) Limiting the length of the journey plays a fundamental role in the protection of animals during transport. There is evidence that in practice the estimated duration of journey times in the initial planning are often exceeded, which can have serious detrimental effects on the welfare of the transported animals. Currently, there is no means for the competent authority to check the location of consignments during the journey in order to target their controls and inspections in relation to journey and rest times, carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625. This makes it difficult for competent authorities to control that the actual journey duration corresponds to that declared. Many of these challenges would to be solved with information gathered via an information sytem using of real-time positioning tools. | (32) Considerably limiting the length of the journey plays a fundamental role in improving the protection of animals during transport. There is evidence that in practice the estimated duration of journey times in the initial planning are often exceeded, which has serious detrimental effects on the welfare of the transported animals. Currently, there is no means for the competent authority to check the location of consignments during the journey in order to target their controls and inspections in relation to journey and rest times, carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625. This makes it difficult for competent authorities to control that the actual journey duration corresponds to that declared. Many of these challenges may be solved. Information should be gathered via an information sytem using of real-time positioning tools. |
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Amendment 41
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. | (33) Accessing real-time information and updates concerning road vehicles moment, especially the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as place of departure, control posts and place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, and take action to prevent that animals are transported in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all means of transport, including road vehicles, should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their live location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. |
Or. en
Amendment 42
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (33 a) To equip all means of animal transport with a CCTV system, with a particular focus on the loading and unloading operations, would better safeguard the welfare of animals during transport and allow competent authorities to rapidly take action against infringements of this Regulation. Data protection and privacy rights must be ensured by the competent authorities at all times. | |
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Amendment 43
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (34) Data concerning the length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 6 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 5-year period of validity. Positioning data recorded in the information system connected to TRACES should only be recorded and kept for the purposes of offical controls and other official activities llinked to those controls. The retention period of these data should also be 6 years. | (34) Data concerning the route, length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 10 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 18 month period of validity. Positioning data recorded in the information system connected to TRACES should only be recorded and kept for the purposes of offical controls and other official activities llinked to those controls. The retention period of these data should also be 10 years. |
Or. en
Amendment 44
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. | (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be informed of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, attendants, official veterinarians and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers, official veterinarians or attendants. |
Or. en
Amendment 45
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | (37) In general, scientific evidence proves that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 2 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. Member States should continue to develop strategies to reduce animal transport as much as possible. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 2-hour transport, an exemption to the 2-hour limit, of a 4-hour limit, should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. |
Or. en
Amendment 46
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (37 a) In order to significantly reduce the length of journeys, a shift towards regional and local food production and agro-ecological food systems, together with a reduction of the amount of animals kept for food production in the EU, is necessary. A decrease in the production and consumption of animal products will reduce the number of transport operations involving live animals, leads to a positive contribution to the environment and public health and is a key factor in combating climate change, as well as avoiding water shortages. | |
Or. en
Amendment 47
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (38) EFSA opinions confirmed that too many stops with unloading and loading in control posts along the journey are detrimental to animal welfare, as they lead to additional handling of animals, with consequent additional stress and increased risk of exposure to injury and infections. Therefore, long journeys should not include more than one rest period with unloading and loading.For journeys by road or rail longer than 9 hours for purposes other than for slaughter, in addition to the latest scientific advice from the EFSA, the maximum driving periods and minimum rest periods for road drivers provided for in Regulation (EC) No 561/200622 should be taken into consideration in order to better coordinate with the journey times and rest periods of the animals transported. | (38) EFSA opinions confirmed that too many stops with unloading and loading in control posts along the journey are detrimental to animal welfare, as they lead to additional handling of animals, with consequent additional stress and increased risk of exposure to injury and infections. Therefore, journeys should be kept as short as possible. In addition to the latest scientific advice from the EFSA, the maximum driving periods and minimum rest periods for road drivers provided for in Regulation (EC) No 561/200622 should always be taken into consideration in order to better coordinate with the journey times and rest periods of the animals transported. |
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| 22 Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 3821/85 and (EC) No 2135/98 and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85,OJ L 102, 11.4.2006, p. 1–14. | 22 Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 3821/85 and (EC) No 2135/98 and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85,OJ L 102, 11.4.2006, p. 1–14. |
Or. en
Amendment 48
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (39) Unweaned animals are particularly vulnerable during transport and feeding them on board in accordance with their needs should be ensured. Following EFSA’s scientific advice, the minimum age and weight of these animals before they can be transported should be increased so that they are more resilient and fit for transport. In addition, these animals should be transported for a maximum period of 8 hours unless a system is in place on board the means of transport, allowing unweaned animals to be effectively fed with milk or milk replacement at body temperature under the appropriate conditions. | (39) Unweaned animals are particularly vulnerable during transport and feeding them on board in accordance with their needs is not ensured. Following EFSA’s scientific advice, the minimum age and weight of these animals before they can be transported should be increased so that they are more resilient and fit for transport. As a consequence, transport of unweaned animals should not be allowed. |
Or. en
Amendment 49
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (40) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that providing adequate feeding for unweaned animals is a challenging requirement to fulfil. Unweaned animals must be fed species-specific milk or appropriate milk replacement at body temperature under conditions similar to natural milk feeding and with intervals that prevent onset of long-term hunger. Feeding systems should be designed to allow delivery of the milk or milk replacement to every animal on board, with minimal need for intervention by attendants or drivers. Maintenance should allow appropriate cleaning and disinfection to prevent contamination of the milk. The feeding system should be adapted to the circumstances and the type of transport in which it is intended to be used. In particular, when animals are transported by roll-on-roll-off vessel, the limited space around the means of transport and the motion of the vessel should be taken into account. In order to avoid the development of inconsistencies in feeding systems, the Commission should approve these systems based on the scientific and technical evidence of their effectiveness of intended use and conformity with the rules set out in this Regulation. The Commission should also be assisted in this task by EFSA. | (40) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that providing adequate feeding for unweaned animals is a challenging and unfulfilled requirement. Unweaned animals, taken away from their mothers, must be fed species-specific milk or appropriate milk replacement at body temperature under conditions similar to natural milk feeding and with intervals that prevent onset of long-term hunger. Feeding systems are not designed to allow delivery of the milk or milk replacement to every animal on board, requiring need for intervention by attendants or drivers. Maintenance should allow appropriate cleaning and disinfection to prevent contamination of the milk. The feeding system is not adapted to the circumstances and the type of transport in which it is intended to be used. In particular, when animals are transported by roll-on-roll-off vessel, the limited space around the means of transport and the motion of the vessel further complicate fulfulling the feeding requirement. In order to avoid the development of inconsistencies in feeding systems that negatively impact the welfare of unweaned animals, the Commission should not approve these systems as an alternative to adequately feed unweaned animals during transport. |
Or. en
Amendment 50
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (40 a) Unweaned animals should not be transported, as it is not possible to give them the required care and feeding during transport and the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, while their immune systems are immature, is too high. | |
Or. en
Amendment 51
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (41) While EFSA scientific opinions identify motion stress as an important risk for the welfare of animals transported in road vehicles, they do not reach the same conclusion with respect to motion stress in means of transport at sea. Journey times on means of transport by road and rail are limited and rest periods are required with the purpose of mitigating the effects of motion stress on the welfare of transported animals. Animals transported by sea are not exposed to the same type of motion as animals transported by road or rail. Motion on sea vessels does not impact animals’ stability in the same way as motion on road vehicles, where they are subjected to repeated and unexpected sudden movements. Consequently, the impact of sea transport on animals is less detrimental for their welfare. Provided that animals on board of sea vessels such as livestock vessels, container vessels and roll-on-roll-off vessels have sufficient space to be able to lie down and rest, have feed and water in sufficient amounts and at appropriate intervals, the time spent at sea should not be counted as journey time. | (41) EFSA scientific opinions identify motion stress as an important risk for the welfare of animals transported in road vehicles. Journey times on means of transport by road and rail are limited and rest periods are required with the purpose of mitigating the effects of motion stress on the welfare of transported animals. Animals transported by sea are not only exposed to motion stress, several other factors specific to sea transport are even more detrimental for their welfare compared to road transport, such as extreme weather forecasts at sea, long journeys, unability to avoid rough sea due to long journeys and accumulation of manure during the journey, leading to animal welfare and health problems. Animals on board of sea vessels such as livestock vessels, container vessels and roll-on-roll-off vessels should have sufficient space to be able to lie down and rest, have feed and water in sufficient amounts and at appropriate intervals, but this is not guaranteed. As the time spent at sea is part of a transport and involves high risks for the animals being transported, it should always be counted as journey time. |
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Amendment 52
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (42) The temperature experienced by animals during transport is an important factor impacting their welfare. Measuring inside temperatures while on the road has proven difficult and does not easily allow for remedial actions to be taken. Maintaining temperature limits within a vehicle is difficult as it depends on many factors, including humidity and space provided on board. Transporting animals in trucks equipped with air conditioning is costly and likely unsustainable. Therefore, it is appropriate to limit journey times during extreme temperatures to reduce the exposure of animals to these and, in the most extreme cases, to allow the transport of animals only during the night. In addition, measures palliating potential negative effects of the temperature on board should also be taken, such as opening the truck vents and providing more space for the animals. | (42) The temperature experienced by animals during transport is an important factor impacting their welfare. As the temperature inside of the vehicle is affected by the temperature outside, but is influenced by other variables, such as stocking density or animals’ own body heat, temperature and humidity, both temperatures inside and outside the vehicle must be taken into account and monitored to ensure that animals will not face extreme temperatures. It is appropriate to not allow journeys during extreme temperatures to prevent the exposure of animals to hypothermia, including shivering, stiff muscles and freezing during cold temperatures, and heat stress, including shortness of breath and exhaustion, during warm temperatures. In addition, measures reducing potential negative effects of the temperature on board, should also be taken, such as using heating/air-conditioning systems, opening the truck vents and providing more space for the animals. Temperature monitoring instruments must always be inspected, calibrated and certified by the competent authorities. |
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Amendment 53
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (42 a) In addition to restricting the temperature range during transport, the Member States should develop heat plans to prepare for action to be taken to protect animals during heat waves. These heat plans should include a reduction of the amount of animals kept in farms, by setting up breeding restrictions before the start of the summer, and the implementation of measures to prevent the occurrence of heat stress in animals, by lowering the slaughtering speed in slaughterhouses in order to limit the amount of animals arriving at the slaughterhouse at the same time, setting up maximum waiting times at slaughterhouses, mandatory ventilation in all vehicles used to transport animals and performing additional, adequate controls during heat waves to report possible infringements of this Regulation. | |
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Amendment 54
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (43) Organisers transporting animals to a place of destination in a third country must arrange an evaluation of the first journey by a certification body in order to determine the organiser’s ability to ensure compliance with this Regulation until the arrival of the animals at the place of destination in the third country. If the conditions laid down in this Regulation are not fulfilled, the competent authority should suspend the organiser’s authorisation with respect to transport to third countries. The certification body should regularly evaluate journeys to third countries arranged by the organiser with a view to determining continues to have the means to comply with this Regulation. Certification bodies should have the required knowledge and qualifications, provide guarantees of continued independence from organisers, transporters and any other person or entity involved in the transport or handling of animals during transport and should be accredited by national accreditation bodies established pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/200823 . | (43) The competent authority of the Member State of the place of departure should arrange for a certification body to evaluate the journey to a place of destination in a third country in order to determine the organiser’s ability to ensure compliance with this Regulation until the arrival of the animals at the place of destination in the third country. If the conditions laid down in this Regulation are not fulfilled, the competent authority should suspend the organiser’s authorisation with respect to transport to third countries. The certification body should regularly evaluate journeys to third countries arranged by the organiser with a view to determining continues to have the means to comply with this Regulation. Certification bodies should have the required knowledge and qualifications, provide guarantees of continued independence from organisers, transporters and any other person or entity involved in the transport or handling of animals during transport and should be accredited by national accreditation bodies established pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/200823 . |
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| 23 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93, OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30–47 | 23 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93, OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30–47 |
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Amendment 55
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (44) Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/9724 establishes requirements for control posts and on the use of these control posts in the Union. To ensure that the transport of animals from the Union to third countries complies with this Regulation in particular as regards journey times, rest periods and the conditions of accommodation of the animals during rest periods, control posts in third countries should meet equivalent standards to those laid down in Union legislation, in particular Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97. | (44) Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/9724 establishes requirements for control posts and on the use of these control posts in the Union. To ensure that the transport of animals from the Union to third countries complies with this Regulation in particular as regards journey times, rest periods and the conditions of accommodation of the animals during rest periods, control posts in third countries should meet equivalent standards to those laid down in Union legislation, in particular Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97. There is however a lack of coherent data collection and reporting from third countries, which complicates the verification of the fulfilment of these requirements. |
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| 24 Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 of 25 June 1997 concerning Community criteria for staging points and amending the route plan referred to in the Annex to Directive 91/628/EEC, OJ L 174, 2.7.1997, p. 1–6. | 24 Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 of 25 June 1997 concerning Community criteria for staging points and amending the route plan referred to in the Annex to Directive 91/628/EEC, OJ L 174, 2.7.1997, p. 1–6. |
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Amendment 56
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (45) Operators of control posts in third countries or organisers may request their inclusion in a list to be adopted by the Commission provided they demonstrate compliance with requirements at least equivalent to the Union rules, in particular Regulation (EC) No 1255/97. For this purpose, control posts in third countries may provide proof of certification of compliance with requirements at least equivalent to those laid down in Union law, in particular Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 by a certification body. The list of approved control posts in third countries should be adopted by the Commission by means of implementing acts. | deleted |
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Amendment 57
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (46) To better ensure that control posts meet the needs of the animals resting at their premises, these should be adapted to the relevant species and categories. A booking system should be put in place to avoid delays or overbooking of control posts. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 should be amended accordingly. | (46) Control posts should meet the needs of the animals resting at their premises, but are not adapted to the relevant species and categories and there is no booking system in place to avoid delays or overbooking of control posts. Therefore, as long as Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 does not fully guarantee the welfare of animals until the place of destination, transport to third countries should not be allowed. |
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Amendment 58
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (48) Experience has shown that there is a risk that consignments of animals transported by sea may be rejected by the country of destination on the basis of the documents presented, for example, health certificates. In certain cases, this may affect the welfare of the animals, as they cannot be returned to the place of departure for animal health reasons. The competent authorities at the place of departure should approve a journey log only when the operators provide them with an attestation of acceptance of documentation for the international transport of live animals by sea signed by the competent authority of the seaport of the country of final destination. Accordingly, it is appropriate to establish a model attestation. | (48) Experience has shown that consignments of animals transported to third countries by land and sea may be rejected by the country of destination on the basis of the documents presented, for example, health certificates. In certain cases, this seriously affects the welfare of the animals, as they cannot be returned to the place of departure for animal health reasons. The competent authorities at the place of departure should not approve these journeys. |
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Amendment 59
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (49) Member States should lay down effective, proportionate, and dissuasive penalties for infringements of this Regulation and ensure that they are applied. To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union, it is necessary to avoid different levels of enforcement and that the differing severity of the penalties applied for non-compliance with this Regulation in different Member States leads to transport operations being planned in accordance with the lesser severity of the penalties imposed in certain Member States. It is appropriate to identify those infringements of this Regulation that cause significant risks to animal welfare and establish minimum levels of financial penalties in relation to the value of animal consignments in such cases. The degree of frequency of occurrence of the infringement should also be a factor and repeated infringements should be regarded as more serious. This should deter future infringements and improve the enforcement of the Regulation. | (49) Member States should lay down effective, proportionate, and dissuasive penalties for infringements of this Regulation and ensure that they are applied. To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union, it is necessary to avoid different levels of enforcement and that the differing severity of the penalties applied for non-compliance with this Regulation in different Member States leads to transport operations being planned in accordance with the lesser severity of the penalties imposed in certain Member States. It is appropriate to identify those infringements of this Regulation that cause significant risks to animal welfare and establish minimum levels of financial penalties in relation to the value of animal consignments in such cases. The Commission should be empowered to adopt an implementing act, in accordance with Article 49 of this regulation, in order to develop an EU harmonised infringement system to be applied by Member States every time a violation is detected. The degree of frequency of occurrence of the infringement should also be a factor and repeated infringements should be regarded as more serious. The financial benefits gained due to the infringement, and any other aggravating or mitigating factors applicable to the circumstances of the case, should also be taken into account. This should deter future infringements and improve the enforcement of the Regulation. |
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Amendment 60
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (53) To ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, including elements of contingency plans and their templates, technical rules concerning approval of livestock vessels, the technical elements needed to set up the live tracking navigation system recordings, the approval of feeding systems for unweaned animals on board, the content of the evaluations needed for the certification of organisers transporting animals to third countries and the frequency by which they are needed, the lists of control posts meeting equivalent standards to those laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 and definitions of welfare indicators and the methods to monitor them, and technical rules on the use of TRACES, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 . | (53) To ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, including elements of contingency plans and their templates, technical rules concerning approval of livestock vessels, the technical elements needed to set up the live tracking navigation system recordings, the approval of feeding systems for unweaned animals on board, the content of the evaluations needed for the certification of organisers transporting animals to third countries and the frequency by which they are needed, the lists of control posts meeting equivalent standards to those laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 and definitions of welfare indicators and the methods to monitor them, and technical rules on the use of TRACES, an EU harmonised infringement system, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 . |
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| 27 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers, OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13–18. | 27 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers, OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13–18. |
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Amendment 61
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (54) It is important to ensure that national rules are not used by Member States in a way to prejudice the correct application of the provisions of this Regulation or to affect the functioning of the internal market. Member States should notify the Commission of any such national rules. The Commission should bring them to the attention of other Member States. Where national rules fall within the scope of Directive (EU) 2015/1535 of the European Parliament and of the Council, they should be notified to the Commission in accordance with that Directive. | (54) It is important to ensure that national rules are not used by Member States in a way to prejudice the correct application of the provisions of this Regulation. Stricter national rules should be allowed, regardless of whether it could have a possible effect on the functioning of the internal market, as long as it would improve animal welfare during transport. Member States should notify the Commission of any such national rules. The Commission should bring them to the attention of other Member States. Where national rules fall within the scope of Directive (EU) 2015/1535 of the European Parliament and of the Council, they should be notified to the Commission in accordance with that Directive. |
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Amendment 62
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (55) The impact assessment performed to prepare this Regulation indicates that some of the new requirements set out in this Regulation call for planning and investment from the operators impacted by them. New rules concerning journey times and feeding of unweaned animals during transport will require changes in transport patterns, and investments in new trucks to provide more space for the animals and possibly new feeding systems. Accordingly, this Regulation should provide for appropriate transition periods to take into account the necessary time to allow the operators concerned to adapt to the corresponding requirements set out in this Regulation. | (55) The impact assessment performed to prepare this Regulation indicates that some of the new requirements set out in this Regulation call for planning and investment from the operators impacted by them. New rules concerning the limitation of journey times, and prohibiting sea transport, the transport of animals to third countries and the transport of unweaned animals, will require changes. However, this Regulation should not provide for long transition periods that allow the operators concerned to postpone or avoid the corresponding requirements set out in this Regulation. |
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Amendment 63
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| This Regulation lays down rules for the protection of animals during transport in connection with an economic activity. | This Regulation lays down rules for the protection of animals and their welfare and health during transport in connection with an economic activity. |
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Amendment 64
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) transport by farmers of their own animals using their own means of transport for purposes other than transhumance, for a distance of no more than 50 km from the holding in which they are kept. | (b) transport by farmers of their own animals using their own means of transport for purposes other than transhumance, for a distance of no more than 25 km from the holding in which they are kept. |
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Amendment 65
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) transport of animals for the purposes of participating in training, exhibitions, competitions, cultural events, circuses, and equestrian sport and leisure activities; | deleted |
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Amendment 66
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) the transport of protected species, under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)28 ; | deleted |
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| 28 Council Decision (EU) 2015/451 of 6 March 2015 concerning the accession of the European Union to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), OJ L 75, 19.3.2015, p. 1–3. | |
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Amendment 67
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) the transport of animals between zoos as defined in Article 2 of Council Directive 1999/22/EC29 . | deleted |
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| 29 Council Directive 1999/22/EC of 29 March 1999 relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos, OJ L 94, 9.4.1999, p. 24–26. | |
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Amendment 68
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) the transport of ornamental fish; | deleted |
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Amendment 69
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point f
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (f) direct deliveries of aquatic animals to food businesses supplying the final consumer. | deleted |
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Amendment 70
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. Articles 4(2)(b), 20, 26, Chapters I and V of Annex I and point 4 of Annex II shall not apply to transport of animals for the purposes of an authorised project under Directive 2010/63/EU30 . | 4. The transport of animals for the purposes of an authorised project under Directive 2010/63/EU30 shall only be carried out according to the animals' species-specific needs. |
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| 30 Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes, OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 33–79. | 30 Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes, OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 33–79. |
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Amendment 71
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. ‘animals’ means live vertebrate animals, cephalopods and decapods; | 1. ‘animals’ means live vertebrate animals, cephalopods and decapods, at all life stages; |
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Amendment 72
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) the place where an animal has been accommodated for at least a week prior to departure and where it is first loaded onto a means of transport; or | (a) the place where an animal has been accommodated for at least the four weeks prior to departure and where it is first loaded onto a means of transport; or |
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Amendment 73
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) an assembly centre if the animal has been collected within a distance of no more than 100 km; | (b) an assembly centre if the animal has been collected within a distance of no more than 50 km and has been accomodated for at least 24 hours before departure; |
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Amendment 74
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. ‘place of destination’ means a slaughterhouse or any other place where an animal is unloaded from a means of transport and accommodated for at least a week prior to the time of any subsequent departure; | 3. ‘place of destination’ means a slaughterhouse or any other place where an animal is unloaded from a means of transport and accommodated for the four weeks prior to the time of any subsequent departure; |
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Amendment 75
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. ‘journey’ means the movement of animals effected by one or more means of transport starting with the loading of the first animal onto the first means of transport at the place of departure and ending with the unloading of the last animal at the place of destination, and the related operations including rest periods and transfer from one means of transport to another; | 4. ‘journey’ means the movement of animals effected by one or more means of transport starting with the loading of the first animal onto the first means of transport at the place of departure and ending with the unloading of the last animal at the place of destination, whether inside or outside the Union, and the related operations including rest periods and transfer from one means of transport to another; |
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Amendment 76
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. ‘aquatic animals’ means fish, cephalopods and decapods; | 6. ‘aquatic animals’ means fish, cephalopods, decapods and mollucs, at all life stages; |
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Amendment 77
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6 a. ‘adult animal’ means an animal that has been fully weaned off milk; | |
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Amendment 78
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 8. ‘long journey’ means a journey that exceeds 9 hours; | 8. ‘long journey’ means a journey that exceeds 4 hours; |
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Amendment 79
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 8 a. ‘transport for slaughter’ means transport with the intention of killing an animal either immediately upon arrival at the place of destination or within the next two months; | |
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Amendment 80
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 11. ‘transporter’ means an operator whose economic activity consists of transporting animals on its own behalf, or on behalf of a third party; | 11. ‘transporter’ means an operator whose economic activity consists of transporting animals on its own behalf, or on behalf of a third party, holding an authorization issued by a competent authority as defined in Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625; |
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Amendment 81
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 12. ‘short journey’ means a journey that does not exceed 9 hours; | 12. ‘short journey’ means a journey that does not exceed 4 hours; |
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Amendment 82
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 13. ‘attendant’ means a person directly in charge of the welfare of the transported animals who accompanies them during a journey on road or rail transport; | 13. ‘attendant’ means a person directly in charge of the welfare of the transported animals, licensed as a veterinarian and independent from the transporter, who accompanies them during a transport; |
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Amendment 83
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 15. ‘Animal welfare officer’ means a person directly in charge of the welfare of transported animals by livestock vessel for the duration of the journey at sea; | 15. ‘Animal welfare officer’ means a person licensed as a veterinarian and independent from the transporter directly in charge of the welfare of transported animals by livestock vessel for the duration of the journey at sea; |
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Amendment 84
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 16. ‘livestock vessel’ means a sea-going vessel which has been built or adapted to be used for the transport of terrestrial animals, other than domestic birds or rabbits; | 16. ‘livestock vessel’ means a sea-going vessel which has been built or adapted within the last five years to be used for the transport of terrestrial animals, other than domestic birds or rabbits, and meets the requirements of being ranked in the whitelist of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), having camera surveillance on board and being equipped with temperature, humidity and ammonia measuring systems on all decks where the animals are situated; |
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Amendment 85
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 17. ‘container’ means any crate, box, receptacle or other rigid structure used for the transport of animals which is not a means of transport; | 17. ‘container’ means any cage, crate, box, receptacle or other movable structure used for the transport of animals which is not a means of transport; |
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Amendment 86
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 19. ‘terrestrial animals’ means kept equidae, and animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine species, cervids, rabbits and domestic birds, including poultry; | 19. ‘terrestrial animals’ means kept equidae, and animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine species, cervids, rabbits and birds, including poultry; |
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Amendment 87
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 22. ‘official veterinarian’ means an official veterinarian as defined in Article 3(32) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625; | 22. ‘official veterinarian’ means an official veterinarian as defined in Article 3(32) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, who operates independently from the transporter; |
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Amendment 88
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 25. ‘journey time’ means the time period during which animals are moved by means of transport, including the time for loading and unloading the animals; | 25. ‘journey time’ means the time period during which animals are moved by means of transport via road, rail, sea and air, including the time for loading and unloading the animals, from the first animal onto the first means of transport at the place of departure and ending with the unloading of the last animal at the place of destination, including rest periods and and transfer from one means of transport to the other, whether inside or outside the Union; |
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Amendment 89
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 30
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 30. ‘rest period’ means a continuous period in the course of a journey during which animals are not being moved by a means of transport; | 30. ‘rest period’ means a continuous period in the course of a journey during which animals are not being moved by a means of transport and are unloaded to rest; |
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Amendment 90
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 33 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 33 a. ‘vulnerable animals’ include pregnant animals for whom one third or more of the expected gestation period has already passed, or females who have given birth in the previous 8 weeks, unweaned animals, end-of-career animals, lactating and newborn animals; | |
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Amendment 91
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 33 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 33 b. ‘animal welfare’ means the physical and mental state of an animal in relation to the conditions in which it lives and dies. | |
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Amendment 92
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. No person shall transport animals or cause animals to be transported in a way that causes or is likely to cause undue suffering to it. | 1. No person shall transport animals or cause animals to be transported in a way that causes or is likely to cause injuries or suffering to it. |
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Amendment 93
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) all necessary arrangements have been made in advance to minimise the duration of the journey so that the most common animal welfare hazards, including suffering from hunger, thirst, fatigue, injuries or thermal discomfort are minimised; | (a) all necessary arrangements have been made in advance to minimise the duration of the journey so that the most common animal health welfare hazards, including suffering from hunger, thirst, fatigue, injuries, bad air quality, thermal stress and heavily soiled plumage in birds are avoided and the animals’ needs are met throughout the journey; |
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Amendment 94
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) the means of transport are designed, constructed, maintained and operated in a way to prevent injury or unnecessary suffering and to ensure the safety of the animals; | (c) the means of transport are designed, constructed, maintained and operated in a way to prevent injury or suffering and to ensure the safety, health and welfare of the animals; |
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Amendment 95
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) the loading and unloading facilities are designed, constructed, maintained and operated in a way to avoid injury and unnecessary suffering and to ensure the safety of the animals; | (d) the loading and unloading facilities are designed, constructed, maintained and operated in a way to prevent injury and suffering and to ensure the safety, health and welfare of the animals; |
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Amendment 96
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) any natural person responsible for the animals at any stage of their transport, is competent for this purpose and for handling the animals transported, and carries out his or her tasks without using violence or any method likely to cause injury or unnecessary suffering to the animals; | (e) any natural person responsible for the animals at any stage of their transport, is competent for this purpose and for handling the animals transported, and carries out their task without using violence or any method likely to cause injury or suffering to the animals; |
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Amendment 97
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (f) the transport is carried out without undue delay; | (f) the transport is carried out without delay; |
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Amendment 98
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point i
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (i) water, feed and rest are offered to animals at regular intervals during the journey and are appropriate in quality and quantity to the animal’s species and their physiological needs; | (i) water, feed and rest, and where necessary veterinary care, are offered to animals at regular intervals during the journey and are appropriate in quality and quantity to the animal’s species and their physiological needs; |
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Amendment 99
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (i a) the journey log shall include a contingency plan with the provisions for the mitigation and appropriate response to emergency situations or other unexpected events that may occur during both long and short journeys. Such provisions should include, but not be limited to, solutions for the emergency housing of animals and the contact details of appropriate expertise that may be available along the route. These provisions should address animal welfare, safety, biosecurity, responsibilities and communication; | |
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Amendment 100
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point j
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (j) aquatic animals are provided with water in sufficient volume and quality. | (j) aquatic animals are provided with water in sufficient volume and good quality. |
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Amendment 101
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The organiser shall submit an application for an authorisation to transport animals for long journeys to the competent authority in TRACES using the form in Section 1 of Annex V. The application shall specify whether the organiser intends to organise the transport of animals to third countries or not. | 2. The organiser shall submit an application for an authorisation to transport animals for long journeys to the competent authority in TRACES using the form in Section 1 of Annex V. The application shall specify whether the organiser intends to organise the transport of animals to third countries or not. In case the organiser intends to organise the transport of animals to third countries, the intended place and countries of destination will be specified in the application. |
Or. en
Amendment 102
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. Organisers shall apply for an authorisation to no more than one competent authority, in no more than one Member State. | 3. Organisers shall apply for an authorisation to no more than one competent authority, in no more than one Member State, in the country of origin of the organiser or the animals to be transported. |
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Amendment 103
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b a) the organiser has no record of infringements of EU legislation and/or national legislation on the protection of animals preceding the date of the application. | |
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Amendment 104
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The authorisation provided for in paragraph 1 shall specify the species and categories of animals and the type(s) of transport covered and whether it covers the transport of animals to third countries or not. | The authorisation provided for in paragraph 1 shall specify the species and categories of animals and the type(s) of transport covered and whether it covers the transport of animals to third countries or not. In case the organiser intends to organise the transport of animals to third countries, the intended place and countries of destination will be specified in the application. |
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Amendment 105
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The authorisation shall be valid for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of issue. | The authorisation shall be valid for a period of not more than 18 months from the date of issue. |
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Amendment 106
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. One month before the expiry of the authorisation, the organiser may apply for a renewal in TRACES. An application for renewal shall include evidence that the conditions set out in Article 5(4) are met, the certificate provided for in Article 33 when relevant, and documented analysis of monitoring of indicators for the period of validity of the previous approval and where appropriate, documented evidence of measures put in place if values quantifying the indicators exceed the thresholds provided for in Article 26(3). The competent authority shall grant or reject the application for a renewal and record the renewal or rejection in TRACES and, in case of rejection, the reasons for it. | 3. One month before the expiry of the authorisation, the organiser may apply for a renewal in TRACES. An application for renewal shall include evidence that the conditions set out in Article 5(4) are met, the certificate provided for in Article 33 in case the organiser intends to organise the transport of animals to third countries, documented analysis of monitoring of indicators for the period of validity of the previous approval and where appropriate, documented evidence of measures put in place if values quantifying the indicators exceed the thresholds provided for in Article 26(3). The competent authority shall grant or reject the application for a renewal and record the renewal or rejection in TRACES and, in case of rejection, the reasons for it. |
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Amendment 107
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| If the organiser no longer meets the conditions provided for in Article 5(4) or in Article 33(6), the competent authority shall order the suspension of the authorisation in accordance with Article 138(2), point (j), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and shall record the suspension in TRACES without delay. Where relevant, the competent authority shall suspend the part of the authorisation covering transport to a third country. | If the organiser no longer meets the conditions provided for in Article 5(4) or in Article 33(6), the competent authority shall order the suspension of the authorisation in accordance with Article 138(2), point (j), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and shall record the suspension in TRACES without delay. The competent authority shall also suspend the part of the authorisation covering intended transport to a third country. |
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Amendment 108
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The competent authority shall lift the suspension if the organiser provides evidence that they have corrected the deficiencies on which the suspension of their application is based. | The competent authority may considering lifting the suspension if the organiser provides evidence that they have corrected the deficiencies on which the suspension of their application is based. |
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Amendment 109
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| For transport within the Union, if the organiser has not corrected the deficiencies within one month of the suspension, the competent authority shall withdraw the authorisation. | For transport both within the Union and to a third country, if the organiser has not corrected the deficiencies within one month of the suspension, the competent authority shall withdraw the authorisation without delay. |
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Amendment 110
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| For transport to a third country, if the organiser has not corrected the deficiencies within three months of the suspension, the competent authority shall withdraw the authorisation. | deleted |
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Amendment 111
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) the transporter has sufficient and appropriate staff and equipment and has written instructions for staff as regards watering, feeding and care of animals and operational procedures in place to enable its staff to comply with this Regulation; | (b) the transporter has sufficient and appropriately trained staff and sufficient and appropriate equipment and has written instructions for staff as regards watering, feeding and care of animals and operational procedures in place to enable its staff to comply with this Regulation; |
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Amendment 112
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) neither the transporter nor their representatives in the Member State where the application is submitted have committed a serious infringement as provided for in Article 44 in the 5 years preceding the date of the application. | (d) neither the transporter nor their representatives in the Member State where the application is submitted have committed an infringement as provided for in Article 44 at any time preceding the date of the application. |
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Amendment 113
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d a) a contingency plan in the event of emergencies during the intended transport. | |
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Amendment 114
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| For the purposes of point (d), if the transporter or their representatives committed a serious infringement during that period, they shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the competent authority that they have taken all necessary measures to avoid further infringements. | For the purposes of point (d), if the transporter or their representatives committed an infringement during that period, they shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the competent authority that they have taken all necessary measures to avoid further infringements. |
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Amendment 115
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| In order to ensure the uniform presentation of contingency plans in the event of emergencies during short journeys provided for in point (e), the Commission shall, by the entry into force of this Regulation, adopt implementing acts in accordance with Article 49 to lay down minimum requirements for the content of the contingency plan, for different types of journeys, and establish and update as necessary standard model forms for the submission of those contingency plans. | |
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Amendment 116
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The transporter shall submit an application for an authorisation to transport animals for long journeys to the competent authority in TRACES using the form in Section 3 of Annex V. Transporters shall apply for an authorisation to no more than one competent authority, in no more than one Member State. | 2. The transporter shall submit an application for an authorisation to transport animals for long journeys to the competent authority in TRACES using the form in Section 3 of Annex V. Transporters shall apply for an authorisation to no more than one competent authority, in no more than one Member State, in the country of origin of the transporter or the animals to be transported. |
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Amendment 117
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The authorisation shall be valid for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of issue. | The authorisation shall be valid for a period of not more than 18 months from the date of issue. |
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Amendment 118
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The competent authority shall lift the suspension when the transporter provides evidence that they have corrected the deficiencies on which the suspension of their application is based. | The competent authority may only once consider lifting the suspension when the transporter provides evidence that they have corrected the deficiencies on which the suspension of their application is based, to avoid repeated deficiencies. |
Or. en
Amendment 119
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| If the transporter has not corrected the deficiencies within one month of the suspension, the competent authority shall withdraw the authorisation. | If the transporter has not corrected the deficiencies within one month of the suspension, the competent authority shall withdraw the authorisation, without delay. |
Or. en
Amendment 120
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The transporter shall arrange for drivers, attendants, and the animal welfare officers referred to in Article 21, to follow one of the approved animal welfare training courses referred to in Article 37(1)(b). Such training shall be relevant to their tasks, the species, the categories of animals they handle, and the means of transport used. | The transporter shall arrange for drivers, attendants, animal welfare officers and official veterinarians referred to in Article 21, to follow one of the approved animal welfare training courses referred to in Article 37(1)(b). Such training shall be relevant to their tasks, the species, the categories of animals they handle, and the means of transport used. The drivers, attendants, and the animal welfare officers shall undertake refresher training every 3 years. |
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Amendment 121
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. No person shall transport animals by road or by rail for a long journey unless the means of transport has been inspected and approved in accordance with Article 12. | 1. No person shall transport animals by road or by rail unless the means of transport has been inspected and approved in accordance with Article 12. |
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Amendment 122
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. No person shall transport animals by livestock vessel for more than 10 nautical miles from a Union port unless the livestock vessel has been inspected and approved in accordance with Article 13. | 2. No person shall transport animals by livestock vessel from a Union port unless the livestock vessel has been inspected and approved in accordance with Article 13. |
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Amendment 123
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. Animals may only be transported by aircrafts belonging to carriers that are members of the International Air Transport Association. | 4. Animals may only be transported by aircrafts belonging to carriers that are members of the International Air Transport Association and when the means of transport has been inspected and approved in accordance with Article 13a (new). From the date of entry into force and application of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 59, animals may no longer be transported by aircrafts. |
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Amendment 124
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. Animals may only be transported by roll-on-roll-off vessel if the requirements set out in point 3 of Chapter II of Annex 1 are met. | 5. Animals may only be transported by roll-on-roll-off vessel if the requirements set out in point 3 of Chapter II of Annex 1 are met. From the date of entry into force and application of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 59, animals will no longer be transported by roll-on-roll-off vessel or any other type of vessel. |
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Amendment 125
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The transporter shall submit an application for a certificate of approval of a means of transport of animals by road or rail for long journeys or of containers for large animals, to the competent authority in TRACES using the form set out in Section 5 of Annex V. | 1. The transporter shall submit an application for a certificate of approval of a means of transport of animals by road or rail or of containers for large animals, to the competent authority in TRACES using the form set out in Section 5 of Annex V. |
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Amendment 126
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The competent authority shall record any rejection of an application for a certificate of approval in TRACES and the reasons for its decision. | The competent authority shall record any rejection of an application for a certificate of approval in TRACES without delay and specify the reasons for its decision. |
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Amendment 127
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The certificate of approval shall be valid for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of issue. | The certificate of approval shall be valid for a period of not more than 18 months from the date of issue. |
Or. en
Amendment 128
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| If a means of transport no longer meets the conditions provided for in paragraph 2, the competent authority shall order the suspension of the certificate in accordance with Article 138(2), point (j), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and record the suspension in TRACES. | If a means of transport no longer meets the conditions provided for in paragraph 2, the competent authority shall order the suspension of the certificate in accordance with Article 138(2), point (j), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and record the suspension in TRACES, without delay. |
Or. en
Amendment 129
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The competent authority shall lift the suspension if the transporter provides evidence that they have corrected the deficiencies on which the suspension of their certificate is based. | The competent authority may consider lifting the suspension if the transporter provides evidence that they have corrected the deficiencies on which the suspension of their certificate is based. |
Or. en
Amendment 130
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| If the transporter has not corrected the deficiencies within 1 month of the suspension, the competent authority shall withdraw the certificate. | If the transporter has not corrected the deficiencies within 1 month of the suspension, the competent authority shall withdraw the certificate, without delay. |
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<Article>Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c</Article>
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) the vessel has been inspected by the competent authority and found to comply with the requirements of Chapter II and Chapter IV of Annex I applicable to the construction and equipment for livestock vessels; | (c) the vessel has been inspected by a team consisting of the competent authority, a marine surveyor, marine technician and behaviourist, and found to comply with the requirements of Chapter II and Chapter IV of Annex I applicable to the construction and equipment for livestock vessels; |
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Amendment 132
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) the vessel flies a flag with a flag performance rating of white or grey according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on port State control. | (d) the vessel flies a flag with a flag performance rating of white according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on port State control, and classed by the highest-performing societies. |
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Amendment 133
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The approval of the livestock vessel shall be suspended unless an official veterinarian has carried out official controls on board of the livestock vessel during the entire first voyage of the vessel following approval and prior to the renewal of such approval, and those controls demonstrated that the construction and equipment of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board, or effective corrective measures have been taken. | The approval of the livestock vessel shall be suspended unless an official veterinarian independent from the transporter, a marine surveyor and a marine technician have carried out official controls on board of the livestock vessel during the entire first voyage of the vessel following approval and prior to the renewal of such approval, and those controls demonstrated that the construction and equipment of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board, or effective corrective measures have been taken. |
Or. en
Amendment 134
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The certificate of approval shall be valid for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of issue. | The certificate of approval shall be valid for a period of not more than 18 months from the date of issue. |
Or. en
Amendment 135
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. One month before the expiry of the certificate of approval of the livestock vessel provided for in paragraph 2, the transporter may apply for a renewal of the certificate in TRACES in accordance with the requirements in paragraphs 1 and 2. | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 136
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| If the vessel no longer meets the conditions provided for in paragraph 2, the competent authority shall order the suspension of the certificate in accordance with Article 138(2), point (j), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and record the suspension in TRACES. | If the vessel no longer meets the conditions provided for in paragraph 2, the competent authority shall order the suspension of the certificate in accordance with Article 138(2), point (j), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and record the suspension in TRACES, without delay. |
Or. en
Amendment 137
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The competent authority shall lift the suspension if the transporter provides evidence that they have corrected the deficiencies on which the suspension of their certificate is based. | The competent authority may consider lifting the suspension if the transporter provides evidence that they have corrected the deficiencies on which the suspension of their certificate is based. |
Or. en
Amendment 138
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| If the transporter has not corrected the deficiencies within one month of the suspension, the competent authority shall withdraw the certificate. | If the transporter has not corrected the deficiencies within one month of the suspension, the competent authority shall withdraw the certificat, without delay. |
Or. en
Amendment 139
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
Article13a | |
Certificate of approval of aircrafts for the transport of animals | |
| The transporter shall submit an application for a certificate of approval of an aircraft for the transport of animals to the competent authority in TRACES. | |
| The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 48 detailing the requirements, rules and processes for a transporter to submit an application for and for a competent authority to grant a certificate of approval of an aircraft. These should be aligned with the IATA LAR. Dedicated submission and grant forms should be developed and annexed to Annex V of this Regulation, following the models of submission and grant forms set out in Section 5 and 6 of Annex V. | |
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Amendment 140
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Organisers shall be responsible for the planning of the journey from the place of departure until the place of destination. The organiser shall comply with the provisions relating to the journey log referred to in Article 15 and shall sign section 1 of the journey log in TRACES as set out in points 1 and 2 of Annex III. | 2. Organisers shall be responsible for the planning of the journey from the place of departure until the place of destination, whether inside or outside the Union. The organiser shall comply with the provisions relating to the journey log referred to in Article 15 and shall sign section 1 of the journey log in TRACES as set out in points 1 and 2 of Annex III. |
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Amendment 141
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| a) the animals to be transported are accommodated at the place of departure for at least 1 week prior to departure; | a) the animals to be transported are accommodated at the place of departure for at least 4 weeks prior to departure; |
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Amendment 142
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| c) the organisation of the journey takes into account the temperature forecast when relevant for the species and categories of animals concerned in accordance with Article 31 and Chapter V of Annex I; | c) the organisation of the journey takes into account the temperature forecast relevant for the species and categories of animals concerned, for the whole duration of the journey, in accordance with Article 31 and Chapter V of Annex I; |
Or. en
Amendment 143
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. For long journeys and short journeys to third countries, organisers shall complete in TRACES section 1 of the journey log prior to the journey, as set out in point 1 of Annex III. | 1. For all long journeys and short journeys to third countries, organisers shall complete in TRACES section 1 of the journey log prior to the journey, as set out in point 1 of Annex III. |
Or. en
Amendment 144
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Where the journey log concerns a long journey or a short journey to a third country, the organiser shall submit in TRACES the journey log for approval by the competent authority at the place of departure at least 2 days, but not earlier than 5 days, before the planned departure date. The journey cannot start before the competent authority has approved the journey log in accordance with paragraph 4. | 2. Where the journey log concerns a long journey or a short journey to a third country, the organiser shall submit in TRACES the journey log for approval by the competent authority at the place of departure at least 2 days, but not earlier than 4 days, before the planned departure date. The journey cannot start before the competent authority has approved the journey log in accordance with paragraph 4. |
Or. en
Amendment 145
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The journey log shall include confirmation of a reservation at a control post when, according to journey planning, the journey time is likely to exceed 21 hours. | 3. The journey log shall include confirmation of a reservation at a control post when, according to journey planning, the journey time is likely to exceed 9 hours. |
Or. en
Amendment 146
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) the journey log is realistic and indicates compliance with this Regulation; | (a) the journey log is realistic and indicates compliance with this Regulation, taking into account the expected weather conditions for the whole duration of the journey; |
Or. en
Amendment 147
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. If the conditions provided for in paragraph 4 are not met, the competent authority shall require the organiser to change the arrangements for the intended journey so that it complies with this Regulation. | 5. If the conditions provided for in paragraph 4 are not met, the competent authority shall require the organiser to change the arrangements for the intended journey before the start of the journey, so that it complies with this Regulation. |
Or. en
Amendment 148
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. Competent authorities shall ensure that journey logs for long journeys and short journeys to third countries are retained in TRACES for a maximum period of 6 years for subsequent official controls in accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. | 6. Competent authorities shall ensure that journey logs for all long journeys and short journeys to third countries are retained in TRACES and publicly available for a maximum period of 10 years for subsequent official controls in accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. |
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Amendment 149
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. For short journeys within the Union, organisers shall complete in TRACES the journey log as set out in point 2 of Annex III. | 1. For short journeys within the Union, organisers shall complete in TRACES the journey log as set out in point 2 of Annex III, for approval by the competent authority at the place of departure at least 2 days, but not the earlier than 4 days, before the planned departure date. |
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Amendment 150
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1 a. The competent authority shall approve the journey log in TRACES provided the following conditions are met: | |
| (a) the journey log is realistic and indicates compliance with this Regulation, taking into account the expected weather conditions; | |
| (b) the transporters indicated in the journey log have the corresponding valid transporter authorisations, the valid certificates of approval for means of transport and valid certificates of competence for drivers and attendants. | |
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Amendment 151
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1 b. If the conditions provided for in paragraph 1a (new) are not met, the competent authority shall require the organiser to change the arrangements for the intended journey before the start of the journey, so that it complies with this Regulation. | |
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Amendment 152
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Journey logs for short journeys within the Union shall be retained in TRACES for a period 6 years for subsequent official controls in accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. | 2. Journey logs for short journeys within the Union shall be retained in TRACES and publicly available for a period 10 years for subsequent official controls in accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. |
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Amendment 153
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Keepers at the place of departure shall be responsible for ensuring that the animals to be loaded on the means of transport are fit for transport. | Keepers at the place of departure shall be responsible for ensuring that the animals to be loaded on the means of transport are fit for transport, in accordance with Chapter I of Annex I. |
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Amendment 154
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Loading of animals on means of transport shall be supervised by a veterinarian. | 2. Loading of animals on means of transport shall be supervised by an official veterinarian, independent from the transporter. |
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Amendment 155
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The transporter shall be responsible for the fitness for transport of the animals from loading of the animals at the place of departure to the unloading of the animals at the place of destination. | 2. The transporter shall be responsible for the fitness for transport of the first animal from loading of the animals at the place of departure to the unloading of the last animal at the place of destination, whether inside or outside the Union, in accordance with Chapter I of Annex I. |
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Amendment 156
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. For transport by road or rail, the transporter shall ensure that an attendant accompanies all consignments of animals except in the following cases: | 4. For transport by road, rail or air, the transporter shall ensure that an attendant accompanies all consignments. |
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Amendment 157
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) where animals are transported in containers which are secured, adequately ventilated and, where necessary contain enough food and water, in dispensers which cannot be tipped over, for a journey of twice the anticipated journey time; | deleted |
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Amendment 158
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) where the driver performs the functions of attendant. | deleted |
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Amendment 159
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The driver or attendant shall check on the animals at least every 4,5 hours to assess their welfare and fitness for transport. | 1. The driver and attendant shall check on the animals at least every 2 hours to assess their welfare and fitness for transport. |
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Amendment 160
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The driver and attendant shall immediately notify the transporter and organiser in accordance with the procedures defined in the contingency plan referred to in Article 8 of any serious event that may negatively affect the welfare of the animals. The organiser shall transmit the information to the relevant competent authority. | 2. The driver and attendant shall immediately notify the transporter and organiser in accordance with the procedures defined in the contingency plan referred to in Articles 7, paragraph 2e (new) and 8 of any serious event that may negatively affect the welfare of the animals. The organiser shall transmit the information to the relevant competent authority, without delay. |
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Amendment 161
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The transporter shall be responsible for any animal that becomes unfit for transport during the journey due to the inappropriate performance by the attendant or driver of his or her tasks. | 3. The transporter shall be responsible for any animal that becomes unfit for transport during the journey due to the inappropriate performance by the attendant or driver of their tasks. |
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Amendment 162
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. During transfers from one means of transport to another, the driver or attendant shall ensure compliance with the technical rules set out in Chapters I and III of Annex I in respect of the animals being transported. | 4. During transfers from one means of transport to another, the driver and attendant shall ensure compliance with the technical rules set out in Chapters I and III of Annex I in respect of the animals being transported. |
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Amendment 163
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Keepers of animals kept at assembly centres, control posts and places of destination shall ensure compliance with the technical rules set out in Points 1 to 3 of Chapter I of Annex I and in Point 4 of Annex II where applicable. | 1. Keepers of animals kept at assembly centres, control posts and places of destination shall ensure compliance with the technical rules set out in Points 1 to 3 of Chapter I of Annex I and in Point 4 of Annex II. |
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Amendment 164
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – title
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Animal welfare officer on livestock vessels | Official veterinarian on livestock and roll-on-roll-off vessels |
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Amendment 165
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. For a journey by livestock vessel, the transporter shall designate an animal welfare officer who is trained and holds a certificate of competence in accordance with Article 38. | 1. For a journey by livestock and roll-on-roll-off vessel, the competent authority shall designate an official veterinarian independent from the transporter, who is trained and holds a certificate of competence in accordance with Article 38. |
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Amendment 166
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The animal welfare officer shall report to and operate under the direct authority of the transporter and shall report directly to them and the organiser on matters relating to animal welfare. | 2. The official veterinarian shall report to and operate under the direct authority of the competent authority and shall report directly them, the organiser and the transporter on matters relating to animal welfare. |
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Amendment 167
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The animal welfare officer shall be responsible for: | 3. The official veterinarian shall be responsible for: |
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Amendment 168
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) caring for the animals and checking them at least twice a day to assess their welfare and fitness for transport, and taking appropriate measure to maintain their welfare; | (a) caring for the animals and checking them at least three times a day to assess their welfare and fitness for transport, and taking appropriate measure to maintain their welfare; |
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Amendment 169
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) notifying the competent authority at place of departure and the organiser in accordance with the procedures defined in the contingency plan referred to in Article 8 point (3)(b)(iii) of any serious event that may negatively affect the welfare of the animals; | (b) notifying the competent authority at place of departure and the organiser in accordance with the procedures defined in the contingency plan referred to in Article 8 point (3)(b)(iii) of any event that may negatively affect the welfare of the animals; |
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Amendment 170
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) ensuring compliance with Regulation No 1099/2009, when animals are killed during the journey at sea to put an end to their suffering. | (c) performing emergency killing, in compliance with Regulation No 1099/2009, when animals have to be killed during the journey at sea to put an end to their suffering. |
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Amendment 171
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. The organiser shall inform the captain of the livestock vessel of the responsibilities of the animal welfare transport officer laid down in paragraph 3. | 4. The organiser shall inform the captain of the livestock and roll-on-roll-off vessel of the responsibilities of the official veterinarian laid down in paragraph 3. |
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Amendment 172
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Operators of assembly centres shall provide their staff with training courses on the technical rules set out in Point 1 of Chapters I and III of Annex I. | 1. Operators of assembly centres shall provide their staff with regular training courses on the technical rules set out in Point 1 of Chapters I and III of Annex I. |
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Amendment 173
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e a) report annually to the competent authority about their implementation of these provisions and about any infringements suspected or confirmed. | |
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Amendment 174
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Organisers and, when relevant, the competent authority shall take the necessary measures to prevent or reduce to a minimum any delay during transport. | 1. Organisers and the competent authority shall take the necessary measures to prevent or reduce to a minimum any delay during transport. |
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Amendment 175
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Competent authorities shall ensure that special arrangements are made at places of departure, assembly centres, control posts, establishments of destination, exit points and border control posts to give priority to the transport of animals, including the provision of fast lanes so that animals are inspected when required, without undue delays. | 2. Competent authorities shall ensure that special arrangements are made at all places of departure, assembly centres, control posts, establishments of destination, exit points and border control posts to give priority to the transport of animals, including the provision of fast lanes so that animals are inspected without undue delays. Competent authorities shall assess the possibility of using priority lanes for road transports within the EU in order to prevent delays and reduce the length of the journey. |
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Amendment 176
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2 a. In cases where delays are unavoidable, organisers must implement contingency plans to ensure animal welfare is maintained, including access to water, feed, and proper ventilation. Competent authorities shall also facilitate the use of temporary holding facilities, such as assembly centres, to prevent animals from being kept on transport vehicles for extended periods. | |
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Amendment 177
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Means of transport by road shall be equipped with a positioning system communicating with the information system referred to in paragraph 3 based on the technical requirements referred to in paragraph 8. | 1. All means of transport transporting live animals shall be equipped with a positioning system communicating with the information system referred to in paragraph 3 based on the technical requirements referred to in paragraph 8. |
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Amendment 178
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The positioning system referred to in paragraph 1 shall record the position of road vehicles on short intervals and be operational during the journey from the place of departure until arrival at the place of destination. | 2. The positioning system referred to in paragraph 1 shall continously record and transmit the position of the means of transport for the whole duration of the journey and be operational during the journey from the place of departure until arrival at the place of destination, whether inside or outside the Union. |
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Amendment 179
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) place of departure; | (a) place and country of departure; |
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Amendment 180
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) place of destination. | (d) place and country of destination. |
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Amendment 181
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. After the completion of the journey, TRACES shall retrieve data from the information system referred to in paragraph 3 on the time when means of transport reached the locations as set out in paragraph 4. This information will be stored in TRACES for the purpose of official controls, including the analysis of completed journeys. | 5. During and after the completion of the journey, TRACES shall retrieve data from the information system referred to in paragraph 3 on the time when means of transport were operational from the place of departure to the place of destination. This information will be stored in TRACES for the purpose of official controls, including the analysis of completed journeys. |
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Amendment 182
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. The Commission may use the information referred to in paragraph 5 for the purpose of preparing the annual reports referred to in Article 114 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, after anonymisation of the personal data, and for the purpose of organising audits in the Member States. | 6. The Commission shall use the information referred to in paragraph 5 for the purpose of preparing the annual reports referred to in Article 114 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, after anonymisation of the personal data, and for the purpose of organising audits in the Member States. |
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Amendment 183
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 7. By [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall develop the information system referred to in paragraph 3. | 7. By [2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall develop the information system referred to in paragraph 3. |
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Amendment 184
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 8. By [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, establish the necessary technical protocols to enable the positioning systems referred to in paragraph 1 to communicate the position of the vehicle with a defined precision of its geographical location to the information system referred to in paragraph 3, for the use of the information system and the protocols for retrieving required information from the information system by TRACES. | 8. By [2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, establish the necessary technical protocols to enable the positioning systems referred to in paragraph 1 to communicate the position of the means of transport with a defined precision of its geographical location to the information system referred to in paragraph 3, for the use of the information system and the protocols for retrieving required information from the information system by TRACES. |
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Amendment 185
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The driver or attendant, and the keeper at the place of destination shall record in TRACES the date and time of arrival of the animals and their condition, by completing and signing section 3 of the journey log as set out in point 1 of Annex III. | The driver and attendant, and the keeper at the place of destination shall record in TRACES the date and time of arrival of the animals and their condition, by completing and signing section 3 of the journey log as set out in point 1 of Annex III. |
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Amendment 186
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| In case of disagreement on the condition in which the animals have arrived at the place of destination between the driver or attendant and the keeper at the place of destination, or where the journey log indicates that the animals have arrived in bad condition, the keeper and the driver or the attendant shall record the anomalies encountered in section 5 of the journey log as set out in point 1 of Annex III. | In case of disagreement on the condition in which the animals have arrived at the place of destination between the driver and attendant and the keeper at the place of destination, or where the journey log indicates that the animals have arrived in bad condition, the keeper and the driver or the attendant shall record the anomalies encountered in section 5 of the journey log as set out in point 1 of Annex III. |
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Amendment 187
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the driver or attendant transporting animals for the purposes of an authorised project under Directive 2010/63/EU shall only record in TRACES the date and time of arrival. | deleted |
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Amendment 188
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. Unloading shall be supervised by a veterinarian. | 3. Unloading shall be supervised by an official veterinarian independent from the transporter. |
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Amendment 189
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. For the purposes of Article 25(1), the driver or attendant and the keeper at the place of destination shall assess the condition of terrestrial animals on arrival using the following indicators: | 1. For the purposes of Article 25(1), the driver and attendant and the keeper at the place of destination shall assess the condition of terrestrial animals on arrival using the following indicators: |
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Amendment 190
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) number of animals injured during transport in each consignment; | (c) number of animals injured or unfit during transport in each consignment; |
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Amendment 191
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) health and physical problems other than injuries, including when relevant, heat or cold stress, prolonged thirst, and hunger in a consignment, observed in the animals. | (d) health and physical problems other than injuries, including heat or cold stress, prolonged thirst, and hunger in a consignment, observed in the animals. |
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Amendment 192
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d a) state and hygienic conditions of the means of transport. | |
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Amendment 193
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1 a. An official veterinarian shall verify and confirm the findings recorded by the driver, attendant, and keeper to ensure accuracy and compliance with animal welfare standards. The veterinarian shall be responsible for providing for, or organising, adequate veterinary care for animals showing signs of injury, disease, or other conditions causing pain or distress. | |
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Amendment 194
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts in accordance with Article 49 establishing the health and physical issues to be monitored in accordance with of paragraph 1, point (d), as well as the methods to be used when quantifying the indicators referred to in paragraph 1. | 4. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts in accordance with Article 49 establishing the health and physical issues to be monitored in accordance with of paragraph 1, point (d), and shall specify species-specific indicators to account for substantial differences in signs of poor health and welfare among different animal species, as well as the methods to be used when quantifying the indicators referred to in paragraph 1. These implementing acts shall be adopted by the date of entry into force of this Regulation. |
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Amendment 195
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. The Commission may, based on the advice from the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’), adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 48 establishing the thresholds requiring corrective actions to be taken. | 5. The Commission shall, based on the advice from the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’), adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 48 establishing the thresholds requiring corrective actions to be taken, by the date of entry into force of this Regulation. |
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Amendment 196
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Article -27 (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
Article -27 | |
Member States 2040 phase-out targets | |
| 1. Each Member State shall adopt national targets in its national legislation to achieve: | |
| (a) a phase-out of cross-border transports for slaughter and breeding purposes; | |
| (b) a reduction of the journey times to a maximum of two hours. | |
| 2. Each Member State shall reach the targets referred to in paragraph 1 by 2040. | |
| 3. The progress of each Member State towards achieving the national 2040 reduction targets shall be annually reported to the Commission. | |
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Amendment 197
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Without prejudice to stricter rules on journey times laid down in this Chapter and in Chapter V of Annex I, long journeys for the transport by road or rail of terrestrial animals other than domestic birds and rabbits, for a purpose other than slaughter, shall fulfil the following conditions: | 1. Without prejudice to stricter rules on journey times laid down in this Chapter, in Chapter V of Annex I, and in national legislation of the Member States, long journeys for the transport by road or rail of terrestrial animals for a purpose other than slaughter, shall fulfil the following conditions: |
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Amendment 198
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) the journey consists of a maximum of two parts, each of them not exceeding 21 hours, after which time the animals shall reach the place of destination; | (a) the journey consists of a maximum of one part, not exceeding 4 hours, after which time the animals shall reach the place of destination; |
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Amendment 199
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) after the first 21 hours from the start of the journey, and if the animals have not yet reached the place of destination, they are unloaded for a rest period of at least 24 hours at a control post before the transport may continue; | (b) after the the journey, the animals are immediately unloaded; |
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Amendment 200
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b a) the animals to be transported are considered fit for transport in accordance with Chapter I of Annex I and are older than 3 months of age; | |
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Amendment 201
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) both parts of the journey referred to in point (a) include rest periods of at least 1 hour after a maximum of 10 hours; during the rest period, the animals shall remain on the stationary means of transport; | (c) both parts of the journey referred to in point (a) include rest periods of at least 1 hour after a maximum of 4 hours; during the rest period, the animals shall remain on the stationary means of transport; |
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Amendment 202
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c a) the transport of these animals is departing from and/or destined to a remote area in the EU; | |
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Amendment 203
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c b) the transport takes place within the transition period of 18 months of the entry into force and application of this Regulation; | |
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Amendment 204
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c c) the transporter is granted authorization by fulfilling the requirements laid down in Articles 7 and 8; | |
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Amendment 205
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c d (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c d) an official and independent veterinarian is present at the time of loading at departure, and at the time of unloading at the final destination; | |
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Amendment 206
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c e (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c e) points a) and b) shall apply to all weaned terrestrial animals, other than domestic birds and rabbits, without exceptions; | |
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Amendment 207
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c f (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c f) the place of departure and the place of destination, as well as intermediate stops, if any, must be specified in the travel documentation. | |
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Amendment 208
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. Terrestrial animals, other than domestic birds and rabbits, shall be offered water and feed in regular intervals, as laid down in Chapter V of Annex I. | 4. Terrestrial animals shall be offered water and feed in regular intervals, as laid down in Chapter V of Annex I. |
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Amendment 209
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. Paragraphs (1) to (5) shall not apply to animals transported in bio-secure transports for the purposes of an authorised project or breeding under Directive 2010/63/EU. | deleted |
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Amendment 210
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Transport of terrestrial animals other than domestic birds and rabbits, to slaughter shall only be carried out in short journeys. | 1. Transport of weaned terrestrial animals other than domestic birds and rabbits, to slaughter shall only be carried out in short journeys of a maximum of 2 hours. |
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Amendment 211
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. When, within the Union, no slaughterhouses adapted for slaughter of the species and categories of animals referred to in paragraph 1 can be reached within a short journey for a specific place of departure, the competent authorities at the place of departure may grant an authorisation for a long journey to the nearest slaughterhouse adapted to the species transported. | 2. When, within the Union, no slaughterhouses adapted for slaughter of the species and categories of animals referred to in paragraph 1 can be reached within a short journey for a specific place of departure, the competent authorities at the place of departure may grant an authorisation for a longer journey of a maximum of 4 hours to the nearest slaughterhouse adapted to the species transported, only if the following conditions are met: |
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Amendment 212
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) the animals to be transported are considered fit for transport in accordance with Chapter I of Annex I and are older than 3 months of age; | |
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Amendment 213
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) the transporter is granted authorization by fulfilling the requirements laid down in Article 7 and 8 of Chapter II; | |
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Amendment 214
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) a veterinarian is present at the time of loading at departure and at the time of unloading at the final destination. | |
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Amendment 215
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – title
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Journey times, rest periods, feeding and watering of unweaned calves, lambs, kids, piglets and foals | No transport of unweaned calves, lambs, goat kids, piglets and foals |
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Amendment 216
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The journey time for the transport by road of unweaned calves, lambs, kids, piglets and foals shall not exceed 8 hours. | 1. The transport of unweaned calves, lambs, goat kids, piglets and foals shall not be allowed, in accordance with the minimum age requirement laid down in Chapter I of Annex I. |
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Amendment 217
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, provided the means of transport is equipped with a feeding system approved in accordance with paragraph 5, unweaned calves, lambs, kids, piglets and foals may be transported for a maximum of 9 hours, after which a rest period of at least an hour without unloading shall take place before resuming the journey for a maximum of another 9 hours. | deleted |
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Amendment 218
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. Where parts of a journey for transport of unweaned calves, lambs, kids, piglets and foals takes place at sea, that part of the journey shall not be counted as part of the journey time. | 3. Where parts of a journey for transport of unweaned calves, lambs, kids, piglets and foals takes place at sea, that part of the journey shall always be counted as part of the journey time. |
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Amendment 219
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. Unweaned calves, lambs, kids, piglets and foals shall be provided with water ad libitum and be fed species-specific milk or appropriate milk replacement at 9-hour intervals counted from the start of the journey and regardless of the means of transport in which they are being transported. | 4. Unweaned calves, lambs, kids, piglets and foals shall be provided with water ad libitum and be fed species-specific milk or appropriate milk replacement at all times counted from the start of the journey and regardless of the means of transport in which they are being transported. |
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Amendment 220
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts in accordance with Article 49, approve the feeding system referred to in paragraph 2, provided that there is scientific and technical evidence that the feeding system allows all unweaned calves, lambs, kids, piglets and foals on board to be fed, during the journey, milk or milk replacers at body temperature and appropriate hygiene level. | deleted |
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Amendment 221
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Journey times for transport of terrestrial animals other than domestic birds and rabbits which include a part of the journey at sea where consignments from different places of origin are transported, shall be counted from the loading of the animals at the place of departure the farthest away in driving time from the port of loading. The counting of the journey time shall be suspended from the moment the last animal is loaded on the vessel until the moment the first animal is unloaded at the port of arrival. | 1. Journey times for transport of terrestrial animals other than domestic birds and rabbits which include a part of the journey at sea where consignments from different places of origin are transported, shall be counted from the loading of the first animal at the place of departure the farthest away in driving time from the port of loading until the moment the last animal is unloaded at the port of arrival. |
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Amendment 222
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1 a. Where parts of a journey for the transport of animals takes place at sea, that part of the journey shall always be counted as part of the journey time. | |
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Amendment 223
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Feeding times on board shall follow the specific rules laid down in point 1 of Chapter V of Annex I. | 2. Feeding and watering times on board shall follow the specific rules laid down in point 1 of Chapter V of Annex I. |
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Amendment 224
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – title
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Journey times and conditions for transport of terrestrial animals other than domestic birds and rabbits by road and rail in extreme temperatures | Journey times and conditions for transport of terrestrial animals in relation to extreme temperatures |
Or. en
Amendment 225
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The organiser, when submitting the journey log in TRACES, and the competent authority when approving the journey log, shall take into consideration the temperature forecast at the place of departure, the place of destination and, when relevant, the place of the control post, at the time animals are expected to be at those places. For consignments transported to third countries, the organiser shall also take into consideration the temperature forecast at the exit point or the border control post of the third country. | 1. The organiser, when submitting the journey log in TRACES, and the competent authority before approving the journey log, shall take into consideration the temperature and humidity forecast for the whole duration of the journey, including at the place of departure, the place of destination, the place of the control post and the port of departure and port of arrival, at the time animals are expected to be at those places. This shall apply for both intra-EU journeys and journeys to third countries. |
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Amendment 226
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. For transport of terrestrial animals by road, except for dogs and cats: | 2. For transport of terrestrial farmed animals, except for lactating cows, spent hens and rabbits: |
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Amendment 227
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (-a) the Commission shall adopt implementing acts, based on scientific recommendations by EFSA, to set temperature limits considering the different species’ characteristics and both external temperatures and temperatures inside the means of transport for the whole duration of the journey. These implementing acts shall be adopted by the date of entry into force of this Regulation; | |
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Amendment 228
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) when the temperature forecast indicates temperatures below 0°C, road vehicles shall be covered and air circulation in the animal compartment controlled to protect animals from exposure to windchill during the journey; | (a) when the temperature forecast for the whole duration of the journey indicates minimum external and internal temperatures below 5°C, transport shall not be allowed; |
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Amendment 229
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) when the temperature forecast indicates temperatures below -5°C, in addition to the measures in point (a), the journey time shall not exceed 9 hours; | deleted |
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Amendment 230
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) when the temperature forecast indicates temperatures between 25°C and 30°C, the journey time during the period between 10h00 and 21h00 shall not exceed 9 hours; | (c) when the temperature forecast for the whole duration of the journey indicates temperatures above 25°C, transport shall not be allowed; |
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Amendment 231
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) when the temperature forecast indicates temperatures above 30°C, only journeys taking place fully between 21h00 and 10h00 shall be allowed. | deleted |
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Amendment 232
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d a) each means of transport is equipped with thermometers and hygrometers to record temperatures and humidity in each compartments, as well as controlling devices to monitor ammonia levels; | |
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Amendment 233
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d b) vehicles shall be equipped with data loggers recording temperature, humidity and ammonia levels, the data should clearly demonstrate the conditions that are experienced by the animals during transport and the data shall be recorded in TRACES. | |
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Amendment 234
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) when the temperature forecast indicates temperatures above 30°C between 21h00 and 10h00, the space allowance for the animals shall be increased by 20%. | deleted |
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Amendment 235
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| For transport of animals to a third country, the expected temperatures at locations in third countries shall be determined using the designated temperature forecast body of the place of departure. | For transport of animals to a third country during the transition period of 18 months of the entry into force and application of this Regulation, the expected temperatures at locations in third countries shall be determined using the designated temperature forecast body of the place of departure. Competent authorities shall not approve exports to third countries if on any of the sections of the journey the forecasted external temperatures are less than 5 °C or more than 25°C. |
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Amendment 236
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article -32 (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
Article-32 | |
Ban on transport to and from third countries | |
| 1. It shall be banned to transport bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine animals and poultry to and from third countries for any purpose from the date of entry into force and application of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 59. | |
| 2. It shall be banned to transport equine animals to and from third countries for slaughter or fatting if intended for human consumption from the date of entry into force and application of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 59. | |
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Amendment 237
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Organisers may only make arrangements for the transport of animals to third countries if they hold an authorisation granted in accordance with Article 5. | 1. Organisers shall only make arrangements for the transport of animals to third countries if they hold an authorisation granted in accordance with Article 5. |
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Amendment 238
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2 a. Within a maximum period of [18 months] from the entry into force of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 59, Member States shall not approve any transport of bovines, ovines, caprines, porcines, poultry and rabbits to third countries, regardless of the journey duration, transport conditions, means of transport used and purpose of export. During this transition period, all conditions concerning transport of these animals taking place intra-EU, shall also apply to the transport these animals departing from a Member State with a final destination outside EU territories. | |
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Amendment 239
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4 a. In case animals are denied entry to the territory of a third country, the consignment shall be reverted to the Member State from which the consignment was dispatched within 48 hours. | |
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Amendment 240
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4 b. To guarantee animal welfare, the transport of ruminants, pigs, poultry and rabbits towards war zones with insecure political situations, and non-EU countries with infectious animal disease status, shall be forbidden from the entry into force of this Regulation. | |
| The Commission shall adopt a delegated act, in accordance with Article 48, establishing the list of countries towards which the transport of live animals for the aforementioned reasons should be prohibited. | |
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Amendment 241
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The organiser shall arrange for a certification body to evaluate the first journey to a place of destination in a third country arranged by the organiser. | 1. An EU central authority shall arrange for a certification body to evaluate the first journey to a place of destination in a third country arranged by the organiser. |
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Amendment 242
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The certification body shall evaluate whether the following conditions were met during the first journey referred to in paragraph 1: | 2. The certification body shall evaluate whether the following conditions were met during the journey referred to in paragraph 1: |
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Amendment 243
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) the maximum journey times, special conditions for transport in extreme temperatures, and rest periods laid down by this Regulation take place as declared in the journey log; | (b) the maximum journey times, temperature limits, and rest periods laid down by this Regulation take place as declared in the journey log; |
Or. en
Amendment 244
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) the animals stay in the declared place of destination at least 7 days or are slaughtered; | (d) the animals stay in the declared place of destination at least 4 weeks; |
Or. en
Amendment 245
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. If the conditions set out in paragraph 2 are met, the certification body shall issue a certificate for transport of animals to third countries to the organiser. The certificate shall be valid for 5 years. | 3. If the conditions set out in paragraph 2 are met, the certification body shall issue a certificate for transport of animals to third countries to the organiser. The certificate shall be valid for the duration of the transitionary period of a maximum of 18 months from the entry and application into force of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 59. |
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Amendment 246
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. If the conditions set out in paragraph 2 are not met, the certification body shall inform the organiser and the competent authority, who shall suspend the organiser’s authorisation for transport to third countries in accordance with Article 6(4). | 6. If the conditions set out in paragraph 2 are not met, the certification body shall inform the organiser and the competent authority, who shall suspend the organiser’s authorisation for transport to third countries in accordance with Article 6(4), without delay. |
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Amendment 247
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 7. Certification bodies shall perform at least two unannounced evaluations of journeys carried out by the organiser within the 5 years of validity of the certificate, in order to verify compliance with the conditions listed in paragraph 2. | 7. Certification bodies shall perform at least two unannounced evaluations of journeys carried out by the organiser during the 18 months transition period from the entry and application into force of this Regulation, in order to verify compliance with the conditions listed in paragraph 2. |
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Amendment 248
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 8. The certification body shall send the reports of the unannounced evaluations to the organiser and the competent authority and notify them of serious non-compliances after unannounced inspections. In such cases, the competent authority shall suspend the organiser’s authorisation for transport to third countries in accordance with Article 6(4). These unannounced evaluations shall be without prejudice to official controls carried out under Regulation (EU) 2017/625. | 8. The certification body shall send the reports of the unannounced evaluations to the organiser, the EU central authority and the competent authority in the Member States and notify them of non-compliances after unannounced inspections. In such cases, the competent authority shall immediately suspend the organiser’s authorisation for transport to third countries in accordance with Article 6(4). These unannounced evaluations shall be without prejudice to official controls carried out under Regulation (EU) 2017/625. |
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Amendment 249
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Control posts in third countries shall only be included in the list provided for in paragraph 3 if they are certified by a certification body as having the means to comply with requirements equivalent to those laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1255/97. The certificate shall be valid for 5 years. The operator of the control post or the organiser may request the Commission to include the control post in the list referred to in paragraph 3. | 2. Control posts in third countries shall only be included in the list provided for in paragraph 3 if they are certified by a certification body as having the means to comply with requirements equivalent to those laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1255/97. The certificate shall be valid for 1 year. The operator of the control post or the organiser may request the Commission to include the control post in the list referred to in paragraph 3. |
Or. en
Amendment 250
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The Commission shall approve, by means of implementing acts in accordance with Article 49, a list of control posts meeting standards that are equivalent to those laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1255/97. This list shall be made available in TRACES. | 3. The Commission shall approve, by means of implementing acts in accordance with Article 49, a list of control posts meeting standards that are equivalent to those laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1255/97. This list shall be made available in TRACES and be publicly available online on a dedicated Commission’s webpage. |
Or. en
Amendment 251
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Transporters who transport animals to the Union shall: | 1. Transporters who transport animals during the 18 months transition period to the Union shall: |
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Amendment 252
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) ensure that the animals are transported in compliance with this Regulation, or under conditions recognised by the Union to be equivalent to those set out in this Regulation, from the place of departure in the third country until the place of destination in the Union; | (a) ensure that the animals are transported in compliance with this Regulation, from the place of departure in the third country until the place of destination in the Union; |
Or. en
Amendment 253
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) complete the journey log in TRACES, as set out in point 1 of Annex III, specifying in particular the place, date and time of departure in the third country. | (b) complete the journey log in TRACES, as set out in point 1 of Annex III, specifying in particular the place, date and time of departure in the third country and the intended place, date and time of arrival in the Union. |
Or. en
Amendment 254
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. For long journeys, the competent authority at the place of departure in the third country shall review and approve the journey log prior to departure, in TRACES. | 3. The competent authority at the place of departure in the third country shall review and approve the journey log prior to departure, in TRACES and ensure that the requirements of this Regulation are complied with. |
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Amendment 255
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| When animals are transported from a place of origin in a third country to a place of destination in the same or another third country and transit through the Union territory, operators shall ensure that the rules of this Regulation are complied with during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory, except for the provisions on maximum journey times set out in Article 27 paragraphs (1), (2) and (3), Article 28, Article 29 paragraphs (1) and (2), and point 2.2 of Chapter V of Annex I. | When animals are transported from a place of origin in a third country to a place of destination in the same or another third country and transit through the Union territory during the 18 months transition period, operators shall ensure that the rules of this Regulation are at all times complied with during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. |
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Amendment 256
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) ensuring that training courses are available for drivers, attendants and animal welfare officers involved in the transport of animals relevant to species and the categories of animals concerned; | (a) ensuring that training courses are available and mandatory for anyone involved in the transport of animals, including drivers, attendants, animal welfare officers and official veterinarians, with attention to the physiological and behavourial needs of the species and the categories of animals concerned; |
Or. en
Amendment 257
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) keeping a list of approved training courses available to drivers, attendants and animal welfare officers responsible for animal welfare during transport; | (b) keeping a list of approved training courses available to drivers, attendants, animal welfare officers and official veterinarians responsible for animal welfare during transport; |
Or. en
Amendment 258
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) organising an independent final examination to test the drivers’, attendants’ and animal welfare officers’ knowledge, the content of which shall be relevant for the categories of animal concerned and shall correspond to the stage of transport concerned; | (c) organising an independent final examination to test the drivers’, attendants’, animal welfare officers’ and official veterinarians knowledge, the content of which shall be relevant for the species and the categories of animal concerned and shall correspond to the stage of transport concerned; |
Or. en
Amendment 259
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) delivering certificates of competence attesting the passing of the independent final examination; | (d) delivering certificates of competence attesting the passing of the independent final examination, with a validity of 24 months maximum; |
Or. en
Amendment 260
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) ways to minimise animal welfare risks during a journey; | (c) ways to prevent animal welfare risks during a journey, including low-stress animal handling principles and their practical application, as well as animal welfare principles for catching and loading poultry and rabbits being transported in crates and containers; |
Or. en
Amendment 261
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) recognition of expressions of animals’ positive and negative emotions, including any sign of suffering during a journey; | (d) recognition of expressions of animals’ positive and negative emotions, including any sign of pain, suffering, hunger, thirst and stress during a journey; |
Or. en
Amendment 262
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) use and maintenance of equipment used for animals accommodated in the means of transport; | (e) use and maintenance of equipment used for animals accommodated in the means of transport, including the maintenance and inspection of vehicles and vessels; |
Or. en
Amendment 263
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (g a) separate species-specific modules with information on animal behaviour and handling, including handler safety; | |
Or. en
Amendment 264
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point g b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (g b) specific laws, codes and guidelines regarding the treatment of animals, including national and international documentation requirements; | |
Or. en
Amendment 265
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point g c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (g c) operating guidelines related to risk factors and planning; | |
Or. en
Amendment 266
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point g d (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (g d) operating guidelines related to bio-security; | |
Or. en
Amendment 267
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point g e (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (g e) driver skill training, which shall include proper braking and starting techniques, to ensure animals do not lose their footing. | |
Or. en
Amendment 268
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) the applicant has provided a written declaration stating that he/she has not committed a serious infringement as provided for in Article 44 in the 3 years preceding the date of the application for that certificate. | (b) the applicant has provided a written declaration stating that they have never committed an infringement as provided for in Article 44 at any time preceding the application for that certificate. |
Or. en
Amendment 269
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The certificate of competence shall include the information set out in Section 4 of Annex V. It shall be valid for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of issue. | 3. The certificate of competence shall include the information set out in Section 4 of Annex V. It shall be valid for a period of not more than 2 years from the date of issue. The certificate can be extended for a further 2 years if the holder can prove that they were not subject to any administrative or criminal sanction linked to the application of this Regulation. |
Or. en
Amendment 270
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. Member States may recognise qualifications obtained for other purposes as equivalent to certificates of competence for the purposes of this Regulation, provided they have been obtained under conditions equivalent to those laid down in this Article. The competent authorities shall make publicly available and keep up to date, via the Internet, a list of qualifications recognised as equivalent to the certificate of competence. | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 271
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. Competent authorities shall withdraw in TRACES a certificate of competence granted under this Regulation where the person holding that certificate no longer shows sufficient competence, knowledge or awareness of his/her tasks. | 6. Competent authorities shall withdraw in TRACES a certificate of competence granted under this Regulation when the validation date has expired or if the person holding that certificate committed an infringement of this Regulation, no longer shows sufficient competence, knowledge or awareness of their tasks. |
Or. en
Amendment 272
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 6 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6 a. Member States may demand another Member State, in which the valid certificate of competence concerned has been granted, to withdraw a certificate of competence in TRACES if the situation described in Article 6 took place in their Member State. | |
Or. en
Amendment 273
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) designate the exit points through which transport of animals to third countries may take place; | (a) designate the exit points through which transport of animals to third countries may take place, during the 18 month transition period; |
Or. en
Amendment 274
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Before animals are loaded onto a livestock vessel, the competent authority shall inspect the vessel in order to verify in particular that: | 1. Before animals are loaded onto a livestock vessel, the EU competent authority, consisting of at least a marine surveyor, marine technician and an official veterinarian independent from the transporter, shall inspect the vessel in order to verify in particular that: |
Or. en
Amendment 275
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) the livestock vessel’s ship risk profile rating is standard risk or low risk according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on port State control. | (d) the livestock vessel’s ship risk profile rating is low risk according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on port State control. |
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Amendment 276
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d a) the livestock vessel is not older than 5 years, has camera surveillance on board and is equipped with a temperature, humidity and ammonia measuring system on all decks where the animals are situated. | |
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Amendment 277
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) the animals are fit to continue their journey; | (a) the animals are fit to continue their journey, in accordance with Chapter I of Annex I; |
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Amendment 278
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) the provision of mutual assistance to facilitate a smooth application of this Regulation, including delays in the transport or rejections of consignments by third countries of animals transported by road, rail or vessel; | (a) the provision of mutual assistance to facilitate a smooth application of this Regulation, including delays in the transport and rejections of consignments by third countries of animals transported by road, rail, air or vessel, and if that is the case, the liaison bodies should ensure that animals can be re-imported to the EU as swiftly as possible, within 48 hours, while ensuring that animals are adequately fed and watered and taken well care of; |
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Amendment 279
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Without prejudice to the application of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Member States shall lay down the rules on measures and sanctions against the natural person having committed, or the legal person held liable for, an infringement of this Regulation. In particular, Member States shall systematically: | Without prejudice to the application of Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Member States shall lay down the rules on measures and sanctions against the natural person having committed, or the legal person held liable for, an infringement of this Regulation. In particular, Member States shall systematically and without undue delay: |
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Amendment 280
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) take appropriate measures, when an infringement is detected, including to bring the infringement to an end; and | (b) take appropriate measures, when an infringement is detected, including to immediately bring the infringement to an end; |
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Amendment 281
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c a) report annually to the Commission and the public about the suspected and confirmed infringement and sanctions imposed. | |
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Amendment 282
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. When determining sanctions, including when fixing the amount of financial penalties in accordance with paragraph 5, Member States shall take into account the nature, gravity and extent of the infringement, including the harm to the welfare of the animals concerned, their number, type, age or vulnerability, the duration of the infringement, its repetition, and the accumulation of simultaneous infringements and if the infringement was committed deliberately or by negligence. | 3. When determining sanctions, including when fixing the amount of financial penalties in accordance with paragraph 5, Member States shall refer to an EU harmonized infringement system, which will be developed by the Commission through an implementing act according to Article 49, to be applied every time a violation is detected. This infringement system should take into account the nature, gravity and extent of the infringement, including the harm to the welfare of the animals concerned, their number, type, age or vulnerability, their fitness for transport, the presence of feed, water and appropriate bedding, transport conditions and appropriateness of the means of transport, the duration of the infringement, its repetition, and the accumulation of simultaneous infringements and if the infringement was committed deliberately or by negligence. |
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Amendment 283
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 4 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) deliberately making false or misleading declarations in journey logs. | (b) making false or misleading declarations in journey logs. |
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Amendment 284
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b a) previous infringements committed in the past 36 months by the the natural or the legal person. | |
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Amendment 285
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Member States may take into account the economic situation of the natural person having committed or legal person held liable for the infringement to ensure the deterrence of sanctions. For that purpose, Member States may, in accordance with national law, apply a system whereby a financial penalty is imposed which is calculated as a percentage of the turnover of the operator being held liable for the infringement. | Member States shall ensure that the level of the financial penalties imposed for violations of this Regulation reflect, in accordance with national law, at least the economic advantage for the operator, or, where appropriate, a percentage of the operators' turnover and high enough to have a deterrent effect, and, in cases of serious and repeated infringements of the requirements of this Regulation, a prohibition on working with and owning animals. |
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Amendment 286
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b a) pregnant animals are transported after the expected gestation period as set out in Chapter I of Annex I; | |
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Amendment 287
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) the vertical height provided to animals transported is less than 80% of the requirements for vertical height set out in point 6 of Chapter III of Annex I; | (c) the vertical height provided to animals transported is lower than the requirements for vertical height set out in point 6 of Chapter III of Annex I; |
Or. en
Amendment 288
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) the space allowance for animals transported is less than 80% of the requirements for space allowances set out in Chapter VII of Annex I; | (d) the space allowance for animals transported is lower than the requirements for space allowances set out in Chapter VII of Annex I; |
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Amendment 289
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) the journey time exceeds the maximum journey time by 30%, excluding rest periods; | (e) the journey time exceeds the maximum journey time, excluding rest periods; |
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Amendment 290
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point g
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (g) animals are transported for long journeys without an organiser authorisation, a transporter authorisation, a certificate of approval for a means of transport, or a certificate of competence of driver or attendant; | (g) animals are transported without an organiser authorisation, a transporter authorisation, a certificate of approval for a means of transport, or a certificate of competence of driver or attendant; |
Or. en
Amendment 291
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point h
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (h) animals are transported for long journeys without an approval by the competent authority of the journey log; | (h) animals are transported without an approval by the competent authority of the journey log; |
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Amendment 292
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point i
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (i) animals are transported with a destination in a third country without a valid certificate for transport of animals to third countries in accordance with Article 33. | (i) animals are transported with a destination in a third country after the 18 month transition period or without a valid certificate for transport of animals to third countries in accordance with Article 33. |
Or. en
Amendment 293
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) the confiscation of the vehicle or livestock vessel or the animals transported; | (b) the confiscation of the means of transport or the animals transported; |
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Amendment 294
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) the suspension or cessation of all or part of the economic activities of the operator related to the transport of animals. | (d) the suspension or cessation of all or part of the economic activities of the operator related to the transport of animals, including throughout the Union. |
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Amendment 295
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Based on the data recorded in TRACES in accordance with Article 26 and any other relevant data, the Commission shall publish by [5 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and thereafter every 5 years, a monitoring report on the state of animal welfare with regard to transport in the Union. | 1. Based on the data recorded in TRACES in accordance with Article 26 and any other relevant data, the Commission shall publish by [3 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and thereafter every year, a monitoring report on the state of animal welfare with regard to transport in and from the Union. |
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Amendment 296
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. For the purpose of the reporting referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall provide the Commission with the information necessary for the preparation of this report. | 2. For the purpose of the reporting referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall provide the Commission with the information necessary for the preparation of this report on an annual basis and make this information publicly available. |
Or. en
Amendment 297
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 48 to update the technical rules contained in Annex I, Chapters I, II, V and VII, and Annex II in order to take into account technical progress and scientific developments when available, including scientific opinions of the EFSA, and of social, economic and environmental impacts, with regards to: | 1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 48 to update the technical rules contained in Annex I, Chapters I, II, V and VII, and Annex II in order to take into account technical progress and scientific developments when available, including scientific opinions of the EFSA, and of social and environmental impacts, with regards to: |
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Amendment 298
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The Commission may, by means of implementing acts in accordance with Article 49, lay down rules for the uniform application of Articles 6, 9, 12, 13 and 38 concerning rules for the issuance of electronic authorisations, certificates and journey logs and for the use of electronic signature. | The Commission may, by means of implementing acts in accordance with Article 49, lay down rules for the uniform application of Articles 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 33, 38 and 43 concerning rules for the issuance of electronic authorisations, contingency plans, certificates and journey logs and for the use of electronic signature and an EU harmonised infringement system. |
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Amendment 299
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| This Regulation shall not prevent Member States from adopting stricter national measures aimed at improving the protection of animals during transport that takes place entirely within the territory of a Member State, or during transport that takes place exclusively between a place of departure in the territory of a Member State and a place of destination in a third country, provided those measures do not interfere with the proper functioning of the internal market. | This Regulation shall not prevent Member States from adopting stricter national measures aimed at improving the protection of animals during transport that takes place entirely within or from the territory of a Member State, or during transport that takes place between a place of departure in the territory of a Member State and a place of destination in a third country. |
Or. en
Amendment 300
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. By [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall develop and make available to operators and competent authorities a mobile application allowing the performance of administrative tasks in relation to the transport of animals. The application shall have at least the following functionalities connected to TRACES: | 1. By [2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall develop and make available to operators and competent authorities a mobile application allowing the performance of administrative tasks in relation to the transport of animals. The application shall have at least the following functionalities connected to TRACES: |
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Amendment 301
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) tools to check the weather forecast. | (e) tools to check the weather forecast in the place of departure, during the journey and at the place of destination. |
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Amendment 302
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. By [5 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts in accordance with Article 49, lay down detailed specifications for the development of the application referred to in paragraph 1. | 2. By [3 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts in accordance with Article 49, lay down detailed specifications for the development of the application referred to in paragraph 1. |
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Amendment 303
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. By [10 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation and present a report on the main findings to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions. | 1. By [5 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and every 3 years thereafter, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation and present a report on the main findings to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions. |
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Amendment 304
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
Article 55 | deleted |
Derogation | |
| By way of derogation to this Regulation, Member States may continue to apply the current national provisions concerning transport of animals within their outermost regions, originating from or arriving at those regions. They shall inform the Commission thereof. | |
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Amendment 305
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. It shall apply as from 2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, unless otherwise provided for in paragraphs 3 and 4. | 2. It shall apply as from 18 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, unless otherwise provided for in paragraphs 3 and 4. |
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Amendment 306
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. Article 13(2), point (d), Article 44(5), Article 44, point 10 of Chapter I of Annex I, point 2.5. of Chapter II of Annex I and point 3.3 of Chapter V of Annex I shall apply from 3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. | deleted |
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Amendment 307
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Article 24, paragraphs 1 to 4, Article 51, Articles 27 to 30, Chapter VII, Point 1(h) of Chapter I of Annex I, and Chapter VII of Annex I shall apply from 5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. | Article 24, paragraphs 1 to 4, Article 51, and Chapter VII of Annex I shall apply from 2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. |
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Amendment 308
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter I – point 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) they present physiological weaknesses or pathological processes; | (b) they present physiological weaknesses, fatique or pathological processes; |
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Amendment 309
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter I – point 1 – point f
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (f) they are pregnant females for whom 80 % or more of the expected gestation period has already passed, or females who have given birth in the previous 7 days; | (f) they are pregnant females for one third or more of the expected gestation period has already passed, or females who have given birth in the previous 8 weeks; |
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Amendment 310
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter I – point 1 – point h
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (h) they are calves of less than 5 weeks of age and weigh less than 50 kg, piglets, lambs or kids of less than 3 weeks, unless they are transported less than 100 km; | (h) they are calves of less than 12 weeks of age and weigh less than 100 kg, piglets of less than 6 weeks, lambs or goat kids of less than 12 weeks; |
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Amendment 311
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter I – point 1 – point i
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (i) they are dogs and cats of less than 12 weeks of age; | (i) they are dogs and cats of less than 15 weeks of age; |
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Amendment 312
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter I – point 1 – point j
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (j) they are rabbits of less than 48 hours of age. | (j) they are rabbits of less than 6 weeks of age. |
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Amendment 313
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter I – point 2 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Except if accompanied by their dam, the following animals shall not be considered fit for long journeys: | 2. Except if accompanied by their dam, the following animals shall not be considered fit for transport: |
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Amendment 314
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) slightly injured or ill, and transport would not cause additional suffering; | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 315
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter I – point 3 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| For the purposes of point (a), in cases of doubt, veterinary advice shall be sought. | deleted |
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Amendment 316
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter I – point 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. Unbroken equine animals shall not be considered fit for transport on long journeys. | 4. Unbroken equine animals shall not be considered fit for transport. |
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Amendment 317
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter I – point 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. When animals fall ill or are injured during transport, they shall be separated from the others and receive first-aid treatment as soon as possible. They shall immediately be given appropriate veterinary treatment and if necessary, undergo emergency slaughter or killing in a way which does not cause them any unnecessary suffering. | 5. When animals fall ill or are injured during transport, they shall be separated from the others and receive first-aid treatment by an official veterinarian as soon as possible. They shall immediately be given appropriate veterinary treatment and if necessary, undergo emergency slaughter or killing in a way which does not cause them any unnecessary suffering. |
Or. en
Amendment 318
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter I – point 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. When animals fall ill or are injured during transport, they shall be separated from the others and receive first-aid treatment as soon as possible. They shall immediately be given appropriate veterinary treatment and if necessary, undergo emergency slaughter or killing in a way which does not cause them any unnecessary suffering. | 5. When animals fall ill or are injured during transport, they shall be separated from the others and receive first-aid treatment as soon as possible. They shall immediately be given appropriate veterinary treatment and if necessary, undergo emergency killing in a way which does not cause them any unnecessary suffering. |
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Amendment 319
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter I – point 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. Sedatives shall not be used on animals to be transported unless it is necessary to ensure the welfare of the animals and safety of operators and shall only be used under supervision of a veterinarian. | 6. Sedatives shall not be used on animals to be transported unless it is necessary to ensure the welfare of the animals and safety of operators and shall only be used under supervision of an official veterinarian. |
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Amendment 320
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter II – point 1 – point 1.4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1.4. Partitions shall be strong enough to withstand the weight of animals. Fittings shall be designed for quick and easy operation. | 1.4. Partitions shall be strong enough to withstand the weight of animals. Fittings shall be designed for quick and easy operation. The partitions must be free from any gaps where animals could insert any part of their bodies. They should be high enough to prevent animals from jumping over the partitions and low enough to prevent animals from being stuck under the partitions. |
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Amendment 321
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter II – point 1 – point 1.5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1.5. Piglets of less than 10 kg, lambs of less than 20 kg, calves of less than six months and foals of less than four months of age shall be provided with bedding material or equivalent material guaranteeing their comfort in accordance to the species, the number of animals being transported, the journey time, and the weather. This material has to ensure adequate absorption of urine and faeces so that animals remain clean and dry during the entire journey. | 1.5. Transported animals shall be provided with bedding material or equivalent material guaranteeing their comfort in accordance to the species, the number of animals being transported, the journey time, and the weather. This material has to ensure adequate absorption of urine and faeces so that animals remain clean and dry during the entire journey. |
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Amendment 322
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter II – point 2 – point 2.4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2.4. Where transport by rail is to last more than 3 hours, a means of killing suitable for the species shall be available with written instructions to use it for the animals transported and in a language that attendants understand. | 2.4. Where transport by rail is to take place, a means of killing suitable for the species shall be available with written instructions to use it for the animals transported and in a language that attendants understand. |
Or. en
Amendment 323
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter II – point 2 – point 2.5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2.5. Vehicles transporting cats and dogs shall be equipped with functioning temperature and humidity sensors. | 2.5. Vehicles transporting animals shall be equipped with functioning temperature and humidity sensors. |
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Amendment 324
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 2 – point 2.1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) ensure that surfaces are not slippery and that lateral protections are provided to prevent animals from escaping; | (b) ensure that surfaces are not slippery and that lateral protections are provided and designed to prevent animals from escaping; |
Or. en
Amendment 325
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) 20 degrees, (36,4 % to the horizontal) for pigs, calves and horses; | (a) 15 degrees for pigs, calves and horses; |
Or. en
Amendment 326
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) 26 degrees 35 minutes, (50 % to the horizontal) for sheep, goats and cattle other than calves. | (b) 20 degrees for sheep, goats and cattle other than calves. |
Or. en
Amendment 327
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 3 – point 3.1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) apply pressure to any part of the body in such a way as to cause them unnecessary suffering; | (b) apply pressure to any part of the body in such a way as to cause them suffering; |
Or. en
Amendment 328
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 3 – point 3.1 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) lift or drag the animals by legs (except for poultry and rabbits), head, ears, horns, tail or fleece; | (d) lift or drag the animals by legs, head, ears, horns, tail or fleece; |
Or. en
Amendment 329
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The use of instruments which administer electric shocks shall be prohibited when animals move in group. It shall only be permitted: | The use of instruments which administer electric shocks shall be prohibited. |
Or. en
Amendment 330
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) on bovine animals or pigs over 80 kg live weight, and | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 331
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) when an animal refuses to move without any visible reasons. | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 332
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Shocks shall not be used more than twice, shall last no longer than one second and shall only be applied to the muscles of the hindquarters. | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 333
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 3 – point 3.3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3.3. Assembly centres and control posts shall provide equipment for tethering animals when necessary. Animals not used to being tied shall remain untied. | 3.3. Animals shall not be tied at assembly centres and control posts. |
Or. en
Amendment 334
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 3 – point 3.5 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3.5 When animals need to be tied, the ropes, tethers or other means used shall be: | 3.5 When animals need to be temporarily tied, the ropes, tethers or other means used shall be: |
Or. en
Amendment 335
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 3 – point 3.6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3.6. When loading or unloading birds, arrangements shall be made to reduce the duration of handling birds inverted. | 3.6. When loading or unloading birds, arrangements shall be made to avoid the duration of handling birds inverted. |
Or. en
Amendment 336
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 3 – point 3.7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3.7. Birds and rabbits shall be caught, lifted and carried by two legs, using breast slides in cages or operator’s leg as support for bird’s breast. A maximum of 3 birds per hand may be carried. | 3.7. Birds and rabbits shall be caught carefully, handled with both hands underneath their bodies, lifted and carried in an upright position. Birds and rabbits shall not be swung, thrown or dropped during the process of catching and crating. A maximum of 1 bird per hand may be carried and 1 rabbit per person. |
Or. en
Amendment 337
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| whereby H = minimum vertical height, and W = wither height of the tallest animal in the compartment. | whereby H = minimum vertical height, and W = wither height of the tallest animal in the compartment. |
| For cattle, the minimum vertical height of the compartment shall be at least 50 cm above the withers of the tallest animal. | |
Or. en
Amendment 338
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 6 – point 6.2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6.2. For sheep the space above the highest point of the tallest animal shall be at least 15 cm in vehicles with mechanical ventilation and 30 cm in naturally ventilated vehicles. | 6.2. For sheep the space above the highest point of the tallest animal shall be at least 30 cm in vehicles with mechanical ventilation and 50 cm in naturally ventilated vehicles. |
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Amendment 339
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 6 – point 6.4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6.4. For domestic birds the height of the container shall be such that the comb or head does not touch the ceiling when birds sit with their head and neck in a natural posture or when they change position. | 6.4. For domestic birds the height of the container shall be such that the comb or head does not touch the ceiling when birds stand with their head and neck in a natural posture or when they change position. |
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Amendment 340
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 6 – point 6.5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6.5. For slaughter rabbits the height of the container shall be sufficient to ensure rabbits can sit with their ears extended. | 6.5. For rabbits the height of the container shall be sufficient to ensure rabbits can sit with their ears extended and can thermoregulate properly. The size of the container shall be appropriate to the breed and size of the rabbits transported. Rabbits should always be transported in compatible pairs and if not possible, each container should accommodate just one rabbit. |
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Amendment 341
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter III – point 6 – point 6.5 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6.5 a. For pigs, the internal deck height should be at least as follows, with reference to the pig live weight. The live weight limits are considered with a tolerance of 5%. | |
| 45 cm < 10 kg | |
| 62 cm 10-25 kg | |
| 70 cm 50–70 kg | |
| 88 cm 100-120 kg | |
| 100 cm >120 kg | |
| For the transport of pigs with an average weight of 35 kg, the minimum internal height of the compartment must be at least 68 cm and 19 cm above the pigs’ backs. | |
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Amendment 342
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter IV – title
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| IV ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR LIVESTOCK VESSELS AND CONTAINER VESSELS | ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR LIVESTOCK VESSELS AND CONTAINER VESSELS AND ROLL-ON-ROLL-OFF-VESSELS |
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Amendment 343
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter IV – point 1 – point 1.1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1.1. Strength for pen rails and decks shall be appropriate to the transported animals. Strength calculations of pen rails and decks shall be verified during construction or conversion of the livestock vessel by a classification society approved by the competent authority. | 1.1. Strength for pen rails and decks shall be appropriate to the transported animals. Strength calculations of pen rails and decks shall be verified during construction or conversion of the livestock vessel by a classification society approved by the competent authority. Vessels must be equipped with rails at the ramps that ensure that no animal can fall into the water during loading/unloading. The rails at the ramps must be higher than the animals’ heads and it must be ensured, at the top of the ramp, that the connection between the ramp and the ship is fully covered by this rail so that it is not possible for animals to fall. The steepness of the ramps must not be higher than 15° for pigs and young bovines, and not more than 20° for sheep, goats and adult bovines. |
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Amendment 344
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter IV – point 1 – point 1.3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1.3. Storage or production capacity for fresh water shall be appropriate to meet the water requirement laid down in Chapter VI taking into account the maximum number and the type of animals to be transported as well as the maximum duration of the intended journeys. | 1.3. Storage or production capacity for fresh water shall be appropriate to meet the water requirement laid down in Chapter VI taking into account the maximum number and the type of animals to be transported as well as the maximum duration of the intended journeys, possible delays or emergencies. |
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Amendment 345
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter IV – point 1 – point 1.4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1.4. The fresh water system shall be capable of supplying fresh water continuously in each livestock area and sufficient receptacles shall be available to ensure that all animals have easy and constant access to fresh water. Alternative pumping equipment shall be available to ensure water supply in the event of failure of the primary pumping system. | 1.4. The fresh water system shall be capable of supplying fresh water continuously in each livestock area and sufficient receptacles shall be available to ensure that all animals have easy and constant access to fresh water. Water troughs shall automatically fill and provide an ad-libitum supply to avoid competition, dehydration, and address possible heat stress in such long journeys. Alternative pumping equipment shall be available to ensure water supply in the event of failure of the primary pumping system. |
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Amendment 346
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter IV – point 1 – point 1.5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1.5. The drainage system shall be of appropriate capacity to drain fluids from pens and decks under all conditions. Drainpipes and channels shall collect the fluids in wells or tanks from where sewage can be discharged by means of pumps or ejectors. Alternative pumping equipment shall be available to ensure drainage in the event of failure of the primary pumping system. | 1.5. The drainage system shall be of appropriate capacity to drain fluids from pens and decks under all conditions. Drainpipes and channels shall collect the fluids in wells or tanks from where sewage can be discharged by means of pumps or ejectors. Alternative pumping equipment shall be available to ensure drainage in the event of failure of the primary pumping system. The drainage system must be kept separate from, and not connected in any way to, the livestock drinking water system. Drainage arrangements must ensure that fluids drained from a pen are kept clear of related work areas and other pens. Equipment must be installed to comply with Annex IV and V of MARPOL Marine Pollution Prevention, related to requirements on the disposal of dead livestock, sewage, and garbage at sea. The system must be operable by both the primary and secondary sources of power. |
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Amendment 347
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter IV – point 1 – point 1.6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1.6. Livestock areas, passageways and ramps to livestock areas shall be provided with sufficient lighting. Emergency lighting shall be available in case of a failure of the main electrical installation. Sufficient portable lighting shall be provided to allow the attendant adequate inspection and care of the animals. | 1.6. Livestock areas, passageways and ramps to livestock areas shall be provided with sufficient lighting. Emergency lighting shall be available in case of a failure of the main electrical installation. Sufficient portable lighting shall be provided to allow the attendant adequate inspection and care of the animals. |
| Main lighting: A lighting system providing a light intensity of at least 20 lux must be supplied by the vessel’s main and secondary sources of power and fitted: | |
| (a) in passageways between pens; | |
| (b) beside pens; | |
| (c) in access routes to and from livestock spaces; and | |
| (d) between livestock spaces. | |
| Operational lighting: Fixed or mobile lights providing a light intensity of at least 110 lux must be provided in each livestock space for the close inspection of livestock. | |
| Emergency lighting: An emergency lighting system providing a light intensity of at least 8 lux. | |
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Amendment 348
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter IV – point 1 – point 1.8 – point d a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d a) NH3 and CO2; | |
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Amendment 349
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter IV – point 1 – point 1.8 – point d b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d b) temperature in decks and wet bulb temperatures (relative humidity). | |
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Amendment 350
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter IV – point 1 – point 1.9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1.9. A primary source of power shall be sufficient to supply continuous power for the systems for livestock referred to in points 1.2, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 under normal operation of the livestock vessel. A secondary source of power shall be sufficient to replace the primary source of power for a continuous period of three days. | 1.9. A primary source of power shall be sufficient to supply continuous power for the systems for livestock referred to in points 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 under normal operation of the livestock vessel. A secondary source of power shall be sufficient to replace the primary source of power. |
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Amendment 351
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter IV – point 1 – point 1.10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1.10. Livestock vessels shall be equipped with a means of killing suitable for the species transported with written instructions in a language that attendants understand. | 1.10. Livestock vessels shall be equipped with a means of stunning and killing suitable for the species transported with written instructions in a language that attendants understand. No transport via sea shall be authorised without a veterinarian on board who is competent to euthanise animals in emergency situations by injection. |
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Amendment 352
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter IV – point 2 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Fodder may be replaced by concentrated feed and vice versa. However, due regard shall be paid to the need of certain categories of animals, to become accustomed to the change of feed with regard to their metabolic needs. | Fodder must be roughage-based for ruminants. However, due regard shall be paid to the need of certain categories of animals, to become accustomed to the change of feed with regard to their metabolic needs. |
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Amendment 353
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter V – point 1 – point 1.1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1.1. Attendants or drivers shall provide equine animals with feed and water ad libitum or at least at regular intervals of no more than 4,5 hours for a period of 30 minutes while the vehicle is stationary. The same watering and feeding regime shall be maintained during transport by sea. | 1.1. Attendants shall provide equine animals with feed and water ad libitum or at least at regular intervals of no more than 4 hours for a period of 30 minutes while the vehicle is stationary. The same watering and feeding regime shall be maintained during transport by sea. |
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Amendment 354
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter V – point 1 – point 1.2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1.2. Attendants or drivers shall provide animals of bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species with water ad libitum during the journey or during the rest periods laid down in Article 27. Feed shall be offered to animals during the rest periods while the vehicle is stationary and when animals are unloaded. The same watering and feeding regime shall be maintained during transport by sea. | 1.2. Attendants shall provide animals of bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species with water ad libitum during the journey or during the rest periods laid down in Article 27. Feed shall be offered to animals during the rest periods while the vehicle is stationary and when animals are unloaded. The same watering and feeding regime shall be maintained during transport by sea. |
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Amendment 355
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter V – point 2 – point 2.2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) 12 hours including loading and unloading time for journeys including those to a slaughterhouse; or | (a) 4 hours including loading and unloading time for journeys including those to a slaughterhouse; or |
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Amendment 356
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter V – point 2 – point 2.2 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) 24 hours for chicks of all domestic bird species, if it is completed within 48 hours after hatching; | (b) 4 hours for chicks of all domestic bird species, if it is completed within 48 hours after hatching; |
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Amendment 357
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter V – point 2 – point 2.2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) 24 hours for adult breeding rabbits if they have permanent access to feed and hydration; | (c) 4 hours for adult breeding rabbits if they have permanent access to feed and hydration; |
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Amendment 358
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter V – point 2 – point 2.2 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) 10 hours for end-of-lay hens including the loading and unloading time. | (d) 2 hours for end-of-lay hens including the loading and unloading time. |
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Amendment 359
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter V – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) when the temperature forecast at the place of departure and at the place of destination at the time animals are expected to be at those places is below 10°C, rabbits and domestic birds other than end-of-lay hens shall only be transported in vehicles with protection against windchill. | (a) when the temperature forecast at the place of departure, during the whole journey, and at the place of destination at the time animals are expected to be at those places is below 10°C or above 25°C, rabbits and domestic birds other than end-of-lay hens shall not be transported. |
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Amendment 360
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter V – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) end-of-lay hens shall not be transported if temperatures inside vehicles of at least 15°C cannot be ensured. | (b) end-of-lay hens shall not be transported if temperatures inside vehicles of at least between 18°C and 25°C cannot be ensured. |
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Amendment 361
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter V – point 2 – point 2.3 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2.3 a. Temperature, humidity and ammonia levels in the containers shall be continuously monitored through controlling devices close to animals in different locations in the vehicle, including the upper front and central areas, and recorded. | |
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Amendment 362
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter V – point 3 – point 3.1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3.1. Adult dogs and cats being transported shall be fed at intervals of not more than 24 hours. Puppies and kittens until the age of 6 months shall be fed at intervals no more than 8 hours. Water shall be available ad libitum or at the intervals of no more than 4 hours. | 3.1. Adult dogs and cats being transported shall be fed at intervals of not more than 12 hours. Puppies and kittens until the age of 6 months shall be fed at intervals no more than 8 hours. Water shall be available ad libitum or at the intervals of no more than 4 hours. |
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Amendment 363
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Chapter VI – title
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| VI ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR LONG JOURNEYS OF DOMESTIC EQUIDAE AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS OF BOVINE, OVINE, CAPRINE, PORCINE SPECIES, CATS AND DOGS | ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR LONG JOURNEYS AND SHORT JOURNEYS TO THIRD COUNTRIES OF DOMESTIC EQUIDAE AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS OF BOVINE, OVINE, CAPRINE, PORCINE SPECIES, CATS AND DOGS |
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Amendment 364
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.2 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2.2 a Fish shall be handled using wet hands and only when necessary to avoid additional stress and injury. | |
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Amendment 365
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.2 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2.2 b If handling requires fish to be out of water, the time the fish spend out of the water shall not exceed 15 seconds, unless they are sedated. | |
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Amendment 366
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.2 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2.2 c Fish shall only be handled by staff trained in species-specific handling and behavioural and physiological needs of fish during a journey, use and maintenance of equipment used for animals and ways to minimise animal welfare risks during a journey. | |
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Amendment 367
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4 – point 4.1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4.1. The ability of the aquatic animals to cope with the stress of transport shall be assessed based on health status, previous handling, and recent transport history. | 4.1. The ability of the aquatic animals to cope with the stress of transport shall be assessed by an official veterinarian based on health status, previous handling, and recent transport history. |
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Amendment 368
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point c a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c a) signs of stress reaction in fish. | |
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Amendment 369
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 6 – point 6.1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6.1. Periodic inspections should take place during the transport to verify that acceptable welfare is being maintained. | 6.1. Periodic inspections should take place during the transport to verify that acceptable welfare is being maintained. Fish shall not be inspected manually during the journey to avoid additional stress. |
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Amendment 370
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 8 – point 8.2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 8.2. Aquatic animals showing abnormal clinical signs shall either be isolated and examined by a veterinarian, who may recommend treatment, or killed using a method suitable for the species and size of the animal and preventing unnecessary suffering. | 8.2. Aquatic animals showing abnormal clinical signs shall either be isolated and examined by an official veterinarian, who may recommend treatment, or killed using a method suitable for the species and size of the animal and preventing unnecessary suffering. |
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