MS/Art13/2022/D1-M/Belgium/NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea

Member State report / Art13 / 2022 / D1-M / Belgium / NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea

Report type	Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article	Art. 13 Programme of measures (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due	2022-10-15
GES Descriptor	D1 Mammals
Member State	Belgium
Region/subregion	NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea
Reported by	FPS Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment
Report date	2022-03-21
Report access	363

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Marine reporting units	ANS-BE-MS-1	ANS-BE-MS-1	ANS-BE-MS-1	ANS-BE-MS-1	ANS-BE-MS-1	ANS-BE-MS-1	ANS-BE-MS-1	ANS-BE-MS-1	ANS-BE-MS-1	ANS-BE-MS-1	ANS-BE-MS-1	ANS-BE-MS-1
RegionSubregion	NEA Greater North Sea	NEA Greater North Sea	NEA Greater North Sea	NEA Greater North Sea	NEA Greater North Sea	NEA Greater North Sea	NEA Greater North Sea	NEA Greater North Sea	NEA Greater North Sea	NEA Greater North Sea	NEA Greater North Sea	NEA Greater North Sea
Measure code	1	11A	11B	11C	2	ANSBE-M003	ANSBE-M022	ANSBE-M041	ANSBE-M045	ANSBE-M053	ANSBE-M059	ANSBE-M060
Measure old code	1	11A	11B	11C	2	ANSBE-M003
Measure name	Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)	Ban on recreational fishing with tangled nets at sea (species protection RD 21/12/2001)	Ban of gillnetting and beach tangled nets in the whole Flemish beach area	Ban on fishing and by-catch of marine species, obligation to immediately release the animals still alive and unhurt and obligation of notification (law on marine environment)	Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures	Maatregelen ter beperking van bijvangst van zeezoogdieren in warrelnetten: controle naleving verbod op recreatieve warrelnetvisserij op strand	Exploration for the designation of a marine reserve at sea	Sensibiliseringscampagne zeehonden	Controle en handhaving verbod warrel- en kieuwnetvisserij	Preparation of the cumulative impact assessment methodology	UxO vernietiging	Monitoring zeezoogdieren – uitbreiding bestaande infrastructuur
Measure description							This measure goes a step further than the previous measure on the definition and establishment of soil protection zone (s) and looks at the possible designation of a marine reserve at sea, where all anthropogenic pressures are excluded. Given that BNZ is characterised by a large number of users within a relatively limited area, an offshore marine reserve will require considerable preparatory work. As a first step, efforts could be made to match opportunities with the various sectors, knowledge institutions, policy-makers, etc., with a focus on the support of the various stakeholders. At a later stage, it will be possible to identify possible options for the location. It is important to use the results of scientific monitoring and studies (see also section Description measure 1a) in order to maximise the contribution to GES.	Algemene sensibilisering van een breed publiek van mariene gebruikers, specifiek met betrekking tot zeehonden (verstoring rustende exemplaren, verwonding door hengelaars, …).	Efficiënte controle en handhaving (door middel van boetes en inbeslagname vis- en vaartuig) op het verbod van warrel- en kieuwnetvisserij in de Vlaamse strandzone	Developing a standard methodology for and carrying out a cumulative impact assessment of activities taking place within BNZ (holistic approach)	In samenwerking met Defensie de mogelijkheden naar milieuvriendelijkere manieren voor detonaties van niet ontplofte munitie (Unexploded Ordnance of UxO) op zee onderzoeken	Het uitbreiden van de infrastructuur van het passief akoestisch netwerk voor zeezoogdieren (bruinvissen), om een beter zicht te krijgen op de verspreidingspatronen in het BNZ
Update type	Measure same as in 2015 PoM	Measure same as in 2015 PoM	Measure same as in 2015 PoM	Measure same as in 2015 PoM	Measure same as in 2015 PoM	Measure same as in 2015 PoM	Measure new in 2021 PoM	Measure new in 2021 PoM	Measure new in 2021 PoM	Measure new in 2021 PoM	Measure new in 2021 PoM	Measure new in 2021 PoM
Measure category	Category 1.a	Category 1.a	Category 1.a	Category 1.a	Category 1.a	Category 2.b	Category 2.b	Category 2.a	Category 2.a	Category 2.b	Category 2.b	Category 2.b
Policy conventions
Policy national		Verbod recreatieve warrelnetvisserij op zee (soortenbeschermings KB 21/12/2001)	Verbod strandwarrel- en kieuwnetten in de volledige Vlaamse strandzone	Verbod vangst en bijvangst walvisachtigen en zeehonden, verplichting om levende en niet gewonde dieren onmiddellijk vrij te laten en meldingsplicht (Wet Marien Milieu)
Responsible competent authority						FOD Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu – Directoraat-generaal Leefmilieu – Dienst Marien Milieu en het Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos	Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu, Dienst Marien Milieu	Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu, Dienst Marien Milieu	Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu, Dienst Marien Milieu en FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer – Directoraat-generaal Maritiem Vervoer	Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu, Dienst Marien Milieu	Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu, Dienst Marien Milieu ; Defensie	Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu, Dienst Marien Milieu
Responsible organisation
Coordination level						National	National	National	National	National	National	National
Regional cooperation countries
CEA						Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
CEA reference						Belgische Staat, 2016	see supporting documents	see supporting documents		see supporting documents	see supporting documents
CBA						Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
CBA reference						Belgische Staat, 2016	see supporting documents	see supporting documents		see supporting documents	see supporting documents
Financing						Na de algemene invoer van de verbodsbepaling op warrelnetten dienen deze controles opgevoerd te worden. Het toezicht op de naleving van de bescherming van soorten opgenomen in de bijlagen van het Soortenbesluit, waaronder ook de zeezoogdieren, wordt in eerste instantie uitgeoefend door de natuurinspectie van het Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos (ANB).	Nationale financiering (dienst Marien Milieu)	Nationale financiering (dienst Marien Milieu)	Nationale financiering (dienst Marien Milieu en FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer – Directoraat-generaal Maritiem Vervoer)	Nationale financiering	Nationale financiering	Nationale financiering
Spatial scope	EEZ (or similar)	EEZ (or similar)	EEZ (or similar)	EEZ (or similar)	EEZ (or similar)	Coastal waters (WFD)	EEZ (or similar)	EEZ (or similar)	EEZ (or similar)	EEZ (or similar)	EEZ (or similar)	EEZ (or similar)
Measure purpose						Directly prevent further inputs of a pressure (e.g. by managing the source activity)	Directly prevent further inputs of a pressure (e.g. by managing the source activity)	Directly reduce existing levels of the pressure in the marine environment (e.g. removal of litter or oil spill clean-up)	Directly prevent further inputs of a pressure (e.g. by managing the source activity)	Indirectly prevent further inputs of a pressure (e.g. by governance mechanisms, financial incentives, awareness campaigns)	Directly prevent further inputs of a pressure (e.g. by managing the source activity)	Establish monitoring programmes (of relevant activities, pressures or impacts)
Pressures						Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)	Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Impulsive sound in water Physical disturbance to seabed Physical loss of the seabed PrevEnvAdvEffectsSppHab	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence	Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)	Contaminants - UPBT substances Contaminants - non UPBT substances Continuous low frequency sound Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Eutrophication Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Hydrographical changes Impulsive sound in water Litter in the environment Newly-introduced non-indigenous species Physical disturbance to seabed Physical loss of the seabed PrevEnvAdvEffectsSppHab	Impulsive sound in water	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) PresEnvBycatch
Relevant KTMs	MSFD27 Measures to adapt to climate change impacts on the marine environment Measures to address the introduction of microbial pathogens Measures to reduce biological disturbances in the marine environment from the extraction of species including incidental non-target catches Measures to reduce contamination by hazardous substances (synthetic substances Measures to reduce inputs of energy to the marine environment Measures to reduce interferences with hydrological processes in the marine environment (beyond WFD Coastal waters) Measures to reduce marine litter Measures to reduce nutrient and organic matter inputs to the marine environment from sea-based or air-based sources Measures to reduce other types of biological disturbance Measures to reduce physical loss of seabed habitats in the marine environment (beyond WFD coastal waters) Measures to reduce sea-based accidental pollution Measures to reduce the introduction and spread of non-indigenous species in the marine environment and for their control	Measures to reduce biological disturbances in the marine environment from the extraction of species including incidental non-target catches Measures to reduce other types of biological disturbance	Measures to reduce biological disturbances in the marine environment from the extraction of species including incidental non-target catches Measures to reduce other types of biological disturbance	Measures to reduce biological disturbances in the marine environment from the extraction of species including incidental non-target catches Measures to reduce other types of biological disturbance	Measures to address the introduction of microbial pathogens Measures to reduce other types of biological disturbance	Measures to prevent or control the adverse impacts of fishing and other exploitation/removal of animal and plants Measures to reduce biological disturbances in the marine environment from the extraction of species including incidental non-target catches Measures to reduce other types of biological disturbance	MSFD27 Measures to address the introduction of microbial pathogens Measures to reduce biological disturbances in the marine environment from the extraction of species including incidental non-target catches Measures to reduce inputs of energy to the marine environment Measures to reduce other types of biological disturbance Measures to reduce physical loss of seabed habitats in the marine environment (beyond WFD coastal waters) Measures to reduce the introduction and spread of non-indigenous species in the marine environment and for their control	Measures to reduce biological disturbances in the marine environment from the extraction of species including incidental non-target catches	Measures to reduce the introduction and spread of non-indigenous species in the marine environment and for their control	MSFD27 Measures to adapt to climate change impacts on the marine environment Measures to reduce biological disturbances in the marine environment from the extraction of species including incidental non-target catches Measures to reduce contamination by hazardous substances (synthetic substances Measures to reduce inputs of energy to the marine environment Measures to reduce interferences with hydrological processes in the marine environment (beyond WFD Coastal waters) Measures to reduce nutrient and organic matter inputs to the marine environment from sea-based or air-based sources Measures to reduce physical loss of seabed habitats in the marine environment (beyond WFD coastal waters) Measures to reduce the introduction and spread of non-indigenous species in the marine environment and for their control	Measures to reduce inputs of energy to the marine environment	Measures to reduce biological disturbances in the marine environment from the extraction of species including incidental non-target catches
Relevant targets	D1.T1 D1.T2 D1.T3 D1.T4 D1.T5 D10.T1 D10.T2 D10.T3 D10.T4 D11.T1 D11.T2 D2.T1 D3.T1 D3.T2 D3.T3 D3.T4 D5.T1 D5.T2 D5.T3 D6.T1 D6.T10 D6.T2 D6.T3 D6.T4 D6.T5 D6.T6 D6.T7 D6.T8 D6.T9 D7.T1 D7.T2 D8.T1 D8.T2 D8.T3 D8.T4 D8.T5 D8.T6 D8.T7 D8.T8 D9.T1 D9.T2	D1.T1	D1.T1 D1.T2	D1.T1 D1.T2	D1.T1 D1.T2 D1.T3 D1.T4 D1.T5 D6.T1 D6.T10 D6.T2 D6.T3 D6.T4 D6.T5 D6.T6 D6.T7 D6.T8 D6.T9	D1.T1 D1.T2	D1.T1 D1.T2 D1.T3 D1.T4 D1.T5 D11.T1 D11.T2 D3.T1 D3.T2 D3.T3 D3.T4 D6.T1 D6.T10 D6.T2 D6.T3 D6.T4 D6.T5 D6.T6 D6.T7 D6.T8 D6.T9	D1.T1	D1.T1 D1.T2	D1.T1 D1.T2 D1.T3 D1.T4 D1.T5 D10.T1 D10.T2 D10.T3 D10.T4 D11.T1 D11.T2 D2.T1 D5.T1 D5.T2 D5.T3 D6.T1 D6.T10 D6.T2 D6.T3 D6.T4 D6.T5 D6.T6 D6.T7 D6.T8 D6.T9 D7.T1 D7.T2 D8.T1 D8.T2 D8.T3 D8.T4 D8.T5 D8.T6 D8.T7 D8.T8	D11.T1	D1.T1 D1.T2
Related indicator						Harbour Porpoise Bycatch	Condition of Benthic Habitat Communities: the Common Conceptual Approach Extent of Physical Damage to Predominant and Special Habitats Marine Bird Breeding Success or Failure Condition of Benthic Habitat Communities: Hard and soft substrates Underwater sound Marine Bird Abundance Habitats distribution and ratio hard/soft Physical loss and disturbance of the seabed Concentrations of contaminants in the environment	Harbour Porpoise Bycatch	Harbour Porpoise Bycatch	Condition of Benthic Habitat Communities: Hard and soft substrates Composition and Spatial Distribution of Litter on the Seafloor Underwater sound Marine Bird Abundance Newly introduced species Chlorophyll a concentration Nutrient concentration Habitats distribution and ratio hard/soft Physical loss and disturbance of the seabed Hydrographical changes Concentrations of contaminants in the environment	Underwater sound	Harbour Porpoise Bycatch Underwater sound
GEScomponent	D1-B D1-F D1-M D10 D11 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D6C1 Physical loss of the seabed (6.1) D6C2 Physical disturbance to the seabed (6.1) D6C3 Adverse effects from physical disturbance (6.1.2) D6C4 Benthic habitat extent (1.4, 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.5, 1.5.1, 6.1.1) D6C5 Benthic habitat condition (1.6, 1.6.1, 1.6.2, 1.6.3, 6.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.2.4) D7 D8 D9	D1-M D4 D6	D1-M D4 D6	D1-M D4 D6	D1-B D1-F D1-M D4 D6	D1-M	D1-B D1-F D1-M D1-P D11C1 Anthropogenic impulsive sound (11.1, 11.1.1) D3 D4 D6	D1-M	D1-M	D1-B D1-F D1-M D1-P D10 D11 D2 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8	D1-M D11C1 Anthropogenic impulsive sound (11.1, 11.1.1)	D1-M
Feature	Acute pollution events Benthic broad habitats Benthic-feeding birds CharaChem CharaPhyHydro Coastal ecosystem Coastal fish Commercially exploited fish and shellfish Contaminants - UPBT substances Contaminants - in seafood Contaminants - non UPBT substances Continuous low frequency sound Demersal shelf fish Eutrophication Extraction of minerals (rock, metal ores, gravel, sand, shell) Fish and shellfish harvesting (professional, recreational) Grazing birds Hydrographical changes Impulsive sound in water Litter and micro-litter in species Litter in the environment Newly-introduced non-indigenous species Pelagic broad habitats Pelagic shelf fish Pelagic-feeding birds Physical disturbance to seabed Physical loss of the seabed PrevEnvAdvEffectsSppHab Seals Shelf ecosystem Small toothed cetaceans Surface-feeding birds Wading birds	Seals Small toothed cetaceans	Seals Small toothed cetaceans	Seals Small toothed cetaceans	Benthic broad habitats Benthic-feeding birds Coastal fish Grazing birds Pelagic-feeding birds Seals Small toothed cetaceans Surface-feeding birds Wading birds	PresEnvBycatch	Benthic broad habitats Benthic-feeding birds CharaPhyHydro Coastal ecosystem Coastal fish Commercially exploited fish and shellfish Continuous low frequency sound Demersal shelf fish Extraction of minerals (rock, metal ores, gravel, sand, shell) Fish and shellfish harvesting (professional, recreational) Grazing birds Impulsive sound in water Pelagic broad habitats Pelagic shelf fish Pelagic-feeding birds Physical disturbance to seabed Physical loss of the seabed PrevEnvAdvEffectsSppHab Seals Shelf ecosystem Small toothed cetaceans Surface-feeding birds Wading birds	PrevEnvAdvEffectsSppHab Seals Tourism and leisure activities	Seals Small toothed cetaceans	Aquaculture - marine, including infrastructure Contaminants - UPBT substances Contaminants - non UPBT substances Continuous low frequency sound Eutrophication Extraction of minerals (rock, metal ores, gravel, sand, shell) Fish and shellfish harvesting (professional, recreational) Hydrographical changes Impulsive sound in water Litter in the environment Military operations (subject to Article 2(2)) Newly-introduced non-indigenous species Offshore structures (other than for oil/gas/renewables) Physical disturbance to seabed Physical loss of the seabed PrevEnvAdvEffectsSppHab Renewable energy generation (wind, wave and tidal power), including infrastructure Research, survey and educational activities Restructuring of seabed morphology, including dredging and depositing of materials Tourism and leisure activities Transport - shipping	Military operations (subject to Article 2(2)) Seals Small toothed cetaceans	PrevEnvAdvEffectsSppHab Seals Small toothed cetaceans
Element
Temporal scope						2015-2021
Implementation status	Measure implemented	Measure implemented	Measure implemented	Measure implemented	Measure implemented	Measure implemented	Implementation not started	Implementation not started	Implementation not started	Implementation not started	Implementation not started	Implementation not started
Implementation delay	0	0	0	0	0	0
Implementation reason
Progress description						Bevoegdheid over controle op naleving verbod recreatieve warrelnetvisserij op stranden werd op 25/03/2015 overgedragen aan ANB. Wegens gebrek aan middelen vanuit Dienst Zeevisserij is er geen klassikale opleiding voor ANB gekomen, maar zal ANB wel bijgestaan worden door Dienst Zeevisserij als raadgever (geplande actie 26-27/03, uitgesteld wegens Corona). (comm. Dienst Zeevisserij)
Reason description