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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§49 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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FEA (Fiji Electricity Authority) 's internal restructuring measures aimed at improving efficiency, its control of operational expenditure, and the returns derived from the new Nadarivatu Hydro Project allowed the company to improve its finances and record a financial profit of F$32.5 million after tax in 2013. However, in 2014 the company saw a significant reduction in its financial profit to F$0.97 million due mainly to high fuel costs. [30]
[30] Faced with a prolonged dry spell in 2014, FEA had to scale down its hydro operations and increase its diesel generation to meet demand, which resulted in an all-time high fuel cost of F$180 million. The reduction in profit was also due to the increase in the IPP's feed-in tariff in May 2014. FEA (2015).
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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§50 |
Fiji |
2016 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Fiji grants tax incentives in order to promote the development of renewable energy sources. A five-year tax holiday is available to businesses undertaking a new activity in renewable energy and cogeneration power projects. Imports of renewable energy equipment (solar, hydro, biomass, biogas, wind, geothermal, solar heaters, solar water pumps, etc.) are duty free for five years. In addition, energy efficient equipment (e.g. energy saving lights, bicycles and other electrical appliances and materials) can also be imported duty free for a five-year period.
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Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§56 |
Fiji |
2016 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
Energy |
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There have been attempts to cut back on petroleum imports through the use of locally produced biofuels. Under Fiji's Biofuel Programme diesel standards have been modified to allow diesel to be blended with biodiesel (maximum 5%). Likewise, new standards allow for gasoline to be mixed with ethanol (maximum 10%). Currently such standards are voluntary, since insufficient biofuel production prevents mandatory application. The production of coconut oil to be blended with diesel as a fuel substitute for vehicles and the production of ethanol from sugar molasses have also been encouraged.
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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§57 |
Fiji |
2016 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Several tax incentives are granted to promote biofuel production. A ten-year tax holiday is provided to businesses undertaking a new activity in processing agricultural commodities into biofuels from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2026, provided the businesses invest a minimum of F$1,000,000 and hire at least 20 local employees for every income year. Other incentives include: duty-free importation of plant, machinery and equipment for the initial establishment of a factory as well as duty-free importation of chemical products required for biofuel production.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§6 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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(...) The overarching goal of the 2020 Agriculture Sector Policy Agenda, issued in August 2014, is to establish a diversified, economically and environmentally sustainable agricultural economy in Fiji. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§7 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) is the leading government agency for the sector. There are over 30 pieces of legislation relating to the agricultural sector, many of which are outdated and awaiting review. MoA's statutory functions are to: (...) ensure sustainable development of the non-sugar sector. (...)
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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§81 |
Fiji |
2016 |
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Loans and financing |
Energy |
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(...) Since March 2012, commercial banks have been required to hold 4% of their deposits and similar liabilities in loans to agricultural, forestry and fisheries activities and 2% in loans to the renewable energy sector.
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Fish
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§116 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is in charge of policy formulation and implementation as well as regulatory oversight of all modes of transport in Fiji. Transport is considered a key element in facilitating trade in goods and services and thus enhancing Fiji's economic prosperity. The Ministry's ultimate goal is to "provide an integrated transport system that is safe, efficient, affordable, accessible to all and environmentally sustainable". (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§120 |
Fiji |
2016 |
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Other environmental requirements |
Services |
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Fiji's maritime transport sector underwent important reforms during the review period. A key change was the establishment of the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF), through a decree published in November 2011, replacing the former Fiji Islands Maritime Safety Administration (FIMSA). The new MSAF is a commercial statutory authority that acts as the sector's regulator and has a broad set of responsibilities covering maritime transport and safety, protection of the marine environment, search and rescue, and hydrographical services. Its specific functions include registration and certification of vessels, certification of maritime services providers, licensing and certification of seafarers, and vessel traffic management. MSAF is also responsible for Fiji's compliance with international maritime conventions.
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WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-IV§121 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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The legal framework for the maritime sector was also reviewed and updated. The Marine Act of 1986 and its subsidiary regulations were repealed. The Maritime Transport Decree and the Ship Registration Decree were gazetted in June 2013. The Maritime Transport Decree 2013 governs all aspects of maritime activity, including safety, shipping, salvaging, protection of the marine environment and management of marine pollution. (...)
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