Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.25 |
European Union: Spain |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To manage fisheries sector.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To help finance the permanent cessation of the fishing activities of fishing vessels under a plan to adjust the fishing effort by scrapping vessels, converting them under the flag of a Member State and registering them in the Community for activities unrelated to fishing, and by converting them to create artificial reefs.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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1.1.2 REORGANIZATION OF THE FISHING FLEET. PERMANENT CESSATION.
1. Title of the programme
Permanent cessation of fishing.
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Owners of fishing vessels.
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable subsidy
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.25 |
European Union: Spain |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To manage fisheries sector.
To support pilot projects, including the experimental use of more selective fishing techniques with a view to acquiring and disseminating new technical expertise.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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1.1.5 PILOT PROJECTS
1. Title of the programme
Pilot projects.
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Economic operators, recognized trade associations or any other competent body designated for this purpose by the Member State, in cooperation with a scientific or technical entity.
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable subsidy
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.25 |
European Union: Spain |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To manage fisheries
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Development and implementation of National Marine Cultivation Plans as a means of strengthening the balanced development of aquaculture at national level. he promotion of aquaculture helps to alleviate the fish supply crisis, while reducing pressure on fish stocks, and would thus not appear to have any effects on trade.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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1.2 MARINE CULTIVATION PLANS
1. Title of the programme
National Marine Cultivation Plans.
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Aquaculture Research Centres of the Autonomous Communities
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Type of measure
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Direct aid
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.26 |
European Union: Sweden |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Aid for Adjustment of Fishing Effort |
Environment related objective
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To manage fisheries.
3. Policy objectives
To achieve a sustainable balance between resources and their exploitation.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Aid for Adjustment of Fishing Effort
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Fisheries sector
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2000-2013
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.26 |
European Union: Sweden |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
INVESTMENT AID TO AQUACULTURE ENTERPRISES |
Environment related objective
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To manage fisheries and reduce pollution.
3. Policy objectives
To develop economically viable enterprises in the sector and assist structural improvements. Grants are given to investments to improve the product quality and to reduce pollution;
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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INVESTMENT AID TO AQUACULTURE ENTERPRISES
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Fisheries sector
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2000-2013
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.26 |
European Union: Sweden |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
INVESTMENT AID FOR PROTECTION OF COASTAL WATERS |
Environment related objective
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To manage fisheries sector and improve habitat conservation.
3. Policy objectives
To achieve a sustainable balance between resources and their exploitation.
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid:
- Investments to improve water circulation and other habitat conservation measures;
- re-stocking of species of importance for coastal fishing.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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INVESTMENT AID FOR PROTECTION OF COASTAL WATERS
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Fisheries sector
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2000-2013
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Keywords
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Fish
Conservation
Sustainable
Natural resources
Wildlife
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.26 |
European Union: Sweden |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To manage fisheries.
3. Policy objectives
To achieve an ecologically sustainable and financially strong fisheries sector.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT AID IN SMALL-SCALE COASTAL AND FRESHWATER FISHING
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Fisheries sector
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2000-2013
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.26 |
European Union: Sweden |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
AID FOR TEMPORARY CESSATION OF FISHING ACTIVITIES |
Environment related objective
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To promote sustainable development of fisheries.
3. Policy objectives
To achieve sustainable balance between resources and their exploitation.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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AID FOR TEMPORARY CESSATION OF FISHING ACTIVITIES
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Fisheries sector
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2000-2013
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Keywords
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Sustainable
Natural resources
Bio
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/HKG |
Hong Kong, China |
2013 |
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Loans and financing |
Fisheries, Energy |
A. FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND |
Environment related objective
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To manage fisheries.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
(a) To provide one-off loans for owners of trawlers and fish collectors affected by the trawl ban 1, for upgrading their vessels to standards required for operations outside Hong Kong waters, for switching to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries -related operations, or for carrying out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations (without increasing fishing effort). The applications must be submitted on or before 31.12.2015;
(b) To provide loans for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors for switching to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries -related operations, or for carrying out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations (without increasing fishing effort); and
(c) To provide loans that help fish farmers develop aquaculture, or improve their aquaculture businesses leading to more environmentally friendly operations or better aquaculture products in terms of quality and food safety standards.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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A. FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND
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Fishermen and owners of fish collectors.
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided
Applicants for loans to capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors must be Hong Kong residents and owners of local fishing vessels or fish collectors, holding valid licences necessary for their operations; or locally registered fisheries co-operative societies/companies with the majority of their members/shareholders being local capture fishermen who fulfill the afore-mentioned criteria; and
Applicants for loans to aquaculture operators must be Hong Kong residents, holding valid licences necessary for operating their aquaculture businesses; or locally registered fisheries co-operative societies/companies with the majority of their members/shareholders being local aquaculture operators who fulfill the afore-mentioned criteria.
The loan is granted at an interest rate of 2.5% per annum for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors; and 1% per annum for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors affected by the trawl ban; and at an interest rate based on the "No Gain No Loss" principle of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government for fish farmers. The "No Gain No Loss" rate is set by taking into account such factors as the best lending rates of the note-issuing banks in Hong Kong.
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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April 2012 - March 2013
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Environment
Climate
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/MEX |
Mexico |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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The objective of the measure is to reduce fishing effort and sustain fisheries resources.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
To reduce fishing effort through the voluntary decommissioning of large vessels (withdrawing the corresponding permits or commercial fishing licences in force), so as to make fishing a secure and viable activity in economic and technical terms and ensure its sustainability.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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I. FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SECTOR
A. Voluntary decommissioning of shrimp boats
1. Title
Reduction of Fishing Effort.
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Fishing sector.
6. To whom and how assistance is provided
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out commercial fishing activities on the high seas with large vessels under a valid fishing concession or permit. It is granted as a fixed amount and on condition that the recipient is in possession of a valid permit or concession for high seas fishing and can show that the vessel has operated for two of the last three fishing seasons and has had an output of at least 9 tonnes in the period in question.
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
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