1.In order to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators and to promote sustainable fisheries, the EMFF may support:
[X1(a) feasibility studies and advisory services that assess the viability of operations potentially eligible for support under this Chapter;]
(b)the provision of professional advice on environmental sustainability, with a focus on limiting and, where possible, eliminating the negative impact of fishing activities on marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems;
(c)the provision of professional advice on business and marketing strategies.
2.The feasibility studies, advisory services and advice referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided by scientific, academic, professional or technical bodies, or entities providing economic advice that have the required competences.
3.The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted to operators, organisations of fishermen, including producer organisations, or public law bodies.
4.Where the support referred to in paragraph 1 does not exceed the amount of EUR 4 000, the beneficiary may be selected by means of an accelerated procedure.
Editorial Information
X1 Substituted by Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Official Journal of the European Union L 149 of 20 May 2014).