Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 812/2004 laying down measures concerning incidental catches of cetaceans in fisheries and amending Regulation (EC) No 88/98

Council Regulation (EC) No 812/2004 confers powers upon the Commission in order to implement some of the provisions of that Regulation. As a consequence of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, the Commission powers conferred for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 812/2004 need to be aligned to Articles 290 and 291 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

The Commission should therefore be empowered to adopt delegated acts to adapt conditions and technical specifications for the use of acoustic deterrent devices. Likewise the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts concerning the procedure and format for reporting obligations for Member States.

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