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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.25 European Union: Slovenia 2017
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Operational Programme for Fisheries Development…
Operational Programme for Fisheries Development in the Republic of Slovenia 2007-2013 (OP 2007-2013)

- Priority axis 4: Sustainable development of fisheries areas: restructuring and diversification of economic activities, promotion of sea food, provision of small infrastructure (e.g. for tourism), restoration of production damaged by disasters, promotion inter-regional and trans-national cooperation, capacity building to prepare local development strategies, protection of natural and architectural heritage.
- Priority axis 5: Technical assistance: studies, reports, information activities and other actions relating to the implementation of the above measures (i.e. measures under the other 4 priority axises).
Environment related objective
To:
• support the Common Fisheries Policy with a view to guaranteeing the sustainable exploitation of aquatic resources and the economic, environmental and social sustainability of the fisheries sector;

• foster the protection and enhancement of the environment and natural resources where related to the fisheries sector;

• encourage sustainable development and improvement of the quality of life in areas with an active fishing industry.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Operational Programme for Fisheries Development in the Republic of Slovenia 2007-2013 (OP 2007-2013)

- Priority axis 4: Sustainable development of fisheries areas: restructuring and diversification of economic activities, promotion of sea food, provision of small infrastructure (e.g. for tourism), restoration of production damaged by disasters, promotion inter-regional and trans-national cooperation, capacity building to prepare local development strategies, protection of natural and architectural heritage.
- Priority axis 5: Technical assistance: studies, reports, information activities and other actions relating to the implementation of the above measures (i.e. measures under the other 4 priority axises).
Ship–owners, enterprises, public and private bodies, professional organizations, cooperatives, fishermen
Type of measure
Aid
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy: 2007 - 2013
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Environment
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.25 European Union: Slovenia 2017 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
State aid for the conservation of fisheries in…
State aid for the conservation of fisheries in Izola and Piran Municipalities
Environment related objective
State aid for the quality improvement of the fisheries, i.e. the conservation of fisheries in Izola and Piran Municipalities
Measure description Coverage of the measure
State aid for the conservation of fisheries in Izola and Piran Municipalities
Legal and natural persons with the activity of fishing or aquaculture as the main activity and requisite pension and disability insurance
Type of measure
Aid (de minimis)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy: 2013, 2014
Keywords
Fish
Conservation
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.25 European Union: Slovenia 2017
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Income or price support Energy, Other
Support for electricity generated from renewable…
Support for electricity generated from renewable energy sources (RES) and produced in high-efficiency cogeneration of heat and power (CHP)
Environment related objective
To increase the use of the renewable energy sources in production of electricity and the amount of electricity produced in high efficient combined heat and power production
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Support for electricity generated from renewable energy sources (RES) and produced in high-efficiency cogeneration of heat and power (CHP)
Commercial companies and sole proprietors and households
Type of measure
Feed-in tariffs and feed-in premium
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
January 2013 - 31 December 2014

Duration of the subsidy: Until 31 December 2019
Keywords
Renewable
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.25 European Union: Slovenia 2017
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Other
Support for energy savings and the use of…
Support for energy savings and the use of renewable energy sources in residential buildings
Environment related objective
To:
Decrease the use of the energy in new built houses;
Support the energy efficiency in existing houses; and
Increase the use of the renewable energy sources.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Support for energy savings and the use of renewable energy sources in residential buildings
Physical persons (citizens)
Type of measure
Allocation of grant funds to the individuals (households) for the investments in:
• Solar heating systems.
• Overall reconstruction of existing residential houses by implementation of three measures: replacement of old windows with energy efficient wi
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
January 2013 - 31 December 2014

Duration of the subsidy: From 1 January 2010 until 31 December 2020
Keywords
Energy
Conservation
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.1 India 2017 Other environmental risks mitigation
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing,…
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing, Tax concessions
 All products/economic activities
The Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2005…
The Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 (Andhra Pradesh Industrial Policy)
Environment related objective
To arrest environmental degradation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 (Andhra Pradesh Industrial Policy)
• 15% investment subsidy on fixed capital investment given to SSI/Tiny industrial units subject to a maximum of Rs.15 lakhs. An additional subsidy of 5% on fixed capital investment subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakhs provided to SC/ST entrepreneurs;

• Growth enabling incentives: 25% of the tax paid during one financial year ploughed back to Tiny/SSI/Large & Medium Industries as a grant by the Government towards the payment of tax during next year;

• Credit Support: 3% interest rebate on Prime Lending Rate (PLR) given on the term loan taken by new Tiny/SSI industrial units subject to a maximum of Rs.5.00 lakh per year for a period of 5 years. 5% of the project cost provided as seed capital assistance to SSI/Tiny industries started by SC /ST entrepreneurs as a grant for the industries which were sanctioned seed capital assistance by Prime Lending Institutions under National Equity Fund Scheme, subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakhs;

• Sales tax exemption on Purchase of raw materials for export oriented units. For export oriented units, APSFC extended financial assistance at a concessional rate of interest. Export Industries were given a 30% grant for ground rent for participation in the international trade fairs subject to a maximum limit of 9 sq. mts;

• 25% of the tax paid during one financial year ploughed back to Tiny/SSI/Large & Medium Industries as a grant by the Government towards the payment of tax during next year. Benefits are available for 5 years from the date of commencement of production;

• Reimbursement of 50% of the expenditure incurred by the industrial units in getting the BIS, ISO 9000 / 14000 or any other national or international certification subject to a maximum of Rs.1.00 lakh;

• Under Credit Guarantee Fund (Scheme) operated by SIDBI, credit is provided without any collateral security for industrial units up to a limit of Rs.25 lakhs of investment. To support this initiative and also to improve credit flow to small scale sector, a corpus fund provided matching the contribution made by the consortium of industries in IE's/Clusters subject to a maximum limit of Rs.25 Lakhs.
Type of measure
Grants; Tax exemptions; Credit support
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2005-06 to 2009-10

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy is valid until 5 years from the date of its commencement i.e. 2009-10.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.1 India 2017 Other environmental risks mitigation Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Industrial Policy, 2001 of State Government of…
Industrial Policy, 2001 of State Government of Jharkhand

Pollution Control Equipment Subsidy
Environment related objective
To support pollution control
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industrial Policy, 2001 of State Government of Jharkhand

Pollution Control Equipment Subsidy
New and existing industrial units
Type of measure
Capital investment subsidy for installation of pollution control and monitoring equipment allowed on the certificate of the State Pollution Control Board about the necessity for such installation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2001-02 to 2004-05

Duration of the subsidy: Subsidy under the scheme was available till 31 March 2005.
Keywords
Natural resources
Pollution
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.1 India 2017
Energy conservation and efficiency, Sustainable…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Package Incentive Scheme, 2007 of the State…
Package Incentive Scheme, 2007 of the State Government of Maharashtra

Incentives to MSME
Environment related objective
To promote cleaner production measures, water consevation and improvement in energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Package Incentive Scheme, 2007 of the State Government of Maharashtra

Incentives to MSME
Manufacturing enterprises as defined in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006
Type of measure
Subsidy on capital equipment for cleaner production measures, measures to conserve/recycle water, and for improving energy Efficiency
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2007-08 to 2012-13

Duration of the subsidy: An application for eligibility under the 2007 Scheme was required to be filed to the implementing agency by an Eligible Unit only after it has taken all the necessary Steps, but not later than the 31 March 2013.
Keywords
Energy
Natural resources
Conservation
Recycle
Clean
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.1 India 2017 Other environmental risks mitigation Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Incentive Scheme, 2004 of the State Government of…
Incentive Scheme, 2004 of the State Government of West Bengal

Subsidy for Quality Improvement in the Small Scale Sector
Environment related objective
To support the installation of pollution control device
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Incentive Scheme, 2004 of the State Government of West Bengal

Subsidy for Quality Improvement in the Small Scale Sector
Industrial units in the Small Scale Sector
Type of measure
Reimbursement of 50% of the expenditure, subject to a maximum of Rs. 5.00 lakhs (Rupees five lakhs) incurred for, inter alia, installation of the Pollution Control Device
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2004-05 to 2007-08

Duration of the subsidy: Scheme was available from 2004-05 to 2007-08.
Keywords
Pollution
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/PNG ; G/SCM/N/290/PNG ; G/SCM/N/299/PNG Papua New Guinea 2017 General environmental protection Tax concessions Energy, Mining
Income Tax (2012 Budget) (Amendment) Act 2011 (……
Income Tax (2012 Budget) (Amendment) Act 2011

(…)
11. INTERPRETATION (AMENDMENT OF SECTION 155).
Section 155 of the Principal Act is amended in Subsection 1 by - (...)
(b) repealing and replacing the definition of "resource project" as follows:
"resource project" means a designated gas project, a mining project or a petroleum project, including any resource environmental protection activity in relation to the designated gas, mining or petroleum project.".

12. DEDUCTION FOR ALLOWABLE CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (AMENDMENT OF SECTION 155E).
Section 155E of the Principal Act is amended by inserting a new subsection after Subsection (6) as follows:
"(7) To the extent that expenditure is incurred solely or predominantly for -
(a) environmental protection activities as defined in Section 72D(1); or
(b) environmental impact study as defined in Section 72E(1); or
(c) site rehabilitation activities,
Section 155E(6) does not apply.".
Environment related objective
To promote environmental protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Income Tax (2012 Budget) (Amendment) Act 2011

(…)
11. INTERPRETATION (AMENDMENT OF SECTION 155).
Section 155 of the Principal Act is amended in Subsection 1 by - (...)
(b) repealing and replacing the definition of "resource project" as follows:
"resource project" means a designated gas project, a mining project or a petroleum project, including any resource environmental protection activity in relation to the designated gas, mining or petroleum project.".

12. DEDUCTION FOR ALLOWABLE CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (AMENDMENT OF SECTION 155E).
Section 155E of the Principal Act is amended by inserting a new subsection after Subsection (6) as follows:
"(7) To the extent that expenditure is incurred solely or predominantly for -
(a) environmental protection activities as defined in Section 72D(1); or
(b) environmental impact study as defined in Section 72E(1); or
(c) site rehabilitation activities,
Section 155E(6) does not apply.".
Eligible mining, petroleum and designated gas projects
Type of measure
Income tax exemption
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar years 2014 - 2015
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/299/CRI ; G/SCM/N/315/CRI Costa Rica 2017
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion, Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Other environmental requirements, Tax concessions All products/economic activities
The Duty-Free Zone Regime - Import and internal…
The Duty-Free Zone Regime

- Import and internal taxes exemption;
- Requirement for the granting of Regime status;
- Defined strategic sectors.

Regarding the third bullet point, strategic sectors were defined by a special commission taking into consideration projects which promote the incorporation of clean technology, integrated waste management, energy savings and efficient water management. These sectors include renewable energy resources sector.
Environment related objective
To minimize the environmental impact, thereby helping to achieve Costa Rica's sustainability goals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Duty-Free Zone Regime

- Import and internal taxes exemption;
- Requirement for the granting of Regime status;
- Defined strategic sectors.

Regarding the third bullet point, strategic sectors were defined by a special commission taking into consideration projects which promote the incorporation of clean technology, integrated waste management, energy savings and efficient water management. These sectors include renewable energy resources sector.
Tax exemption was granted on packing and packaging materials and containers, as well as on computer equipment and electronic waste and any other waste resulting from the enterprise's activities in the duty-free zone
Type of measure
Exemption from all import or internal taxes provided that these packing and packaging materials, containers and waste are to be recycled or reused.

Requirements for the granting of Regime status include the submission of detailed information on the pollu
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2017
Keywords
Waste
Recycle
Pollution
Environment
Sustainable
Clean
Energy
Renewable
Conservation
Water