D11 Implementation

Issues on reporting

Suggestion

Potential actors

Wide heterogeneity in the kind of information reported.

Common understanding on the kind of data needed and how it should be collected.

TG Noise

High variability in the way of presenting the data.

Establishment of a harmonized, concise and well-organized report delivery process adapted to the identified requirements.

MSFD CIS

Significant differences in the information contained in the two pathways of information within the same country.

Report through one pathway in electronic format.

MSFD CIS

Difficulties to understand whether information is missing or it has not been reported.

Allow through reporting process a clear identification of lack of data.

MS, MSFD CIS

Issues on methodologies

Suggestion

Potential actors

Inconsistencies in methodological approaches, thresholds and limits.

Common agreed identification of appropriate and comparable approaches and parameters to ensure a minimum level of coherence. Ensure common understanding, providing rules and guidance.

MS, TG Noise

Spatial inconsistency within and among MS regarding coastal-offshore data.

Assessment of both coastal and offshore waters with clear boundaries and appropriate thresholds.

MS, TG Noise

Issues on implementation

Suggestion

Potential actors

Conceptual problems in the interpretation of criteria and indicators. Consideration of energy input.

Development of concrete definitions and guidance to facilitate the interpretation of those issues and terms that have been found to be unclear.

MSFD CIS, TG Noise

Definitions of GES and environmental targets often not existing.

Coherence in reporting GES and targets and through jointly developed guidance.

MS, MSFD CIS, TG Noise