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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/321/USA United States of America 2017
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Countervailing measure / investigation Chemicals
Countervailing measures against chlorinated…
Countervailing measures against chlorinated isocyanurates receiving environment-related subsidies from China
Environment related objective
Countervailing measures against products receiving environment-related subsidies from China.

The subsidy programs countervailed include:
3. Special Fund for Energy Savings Technology
6. Fund for Eco-compensation Pilot Projects in Regions South of the Yellow River and Provincial Region of Huaihe River under South-to-north Water Transfer
8. Financial Special Subsidy Fund and Local Supporting Fund for Prevention and Control of Water Pollution Project in "Three Rivers and Three Lakes"
10. State Subsidy on Evaluation Award Fund for Prevention and Control of Water Pollution in Regions of "Three Rivers and Three Lakes" and the Songhua River in 2011
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Countervailing measures against chlorinated isocyanurates receiving environment-related subsidies from China
Chlorinated Isocyanurates

Investigation ID number: C-570-991
Type of measure
Countervailing duties
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Initiation: 07.01.2016
Review period: 02.2014 - 12.2014

Date of original imposition: 13.11.2014
Keywords
Energy
Natural resources
Pollution
Eco
Conservation
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/321/USA United States of America 2017 Alternative and renewable energy Countervailing measure / investigation Energy, Manufacturing
Countervailing measures against utility scale…
Countervailing measures against utility scale wind towers from China
Environment related objective
Countervailing measures against utility scale wind towers from China
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Countervailing measures against utility scale wind towers from China
Utility Scale Wind Towers

Investigation ID number: C-570-982
Type of measure
Countervailing duties
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Initiation: 10.04.2017
Review period: 01.2016 - 12.2016

Date of original imposition: 15.02.2013
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/321/USA United States of America 2017
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Countervailing measure / investigation Manufacturing
Countervailing measures against certain cut-to…
Countervailing measures against certain cut-to-length carbon-quality steel plate receiving environment-related subsidies from Korea, Republic of
Environment related objective
Countervailing measures against products receiving environment-related subsidies from Korea, Republic of.

The subsidy programs countervailed include:
1. Energy Saving Program Subsidies: Demand Response Market Program
4. RSTA Article 25(3): Tax Credit for Investment in Environmental and Safety Facilities
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Countervailing measures against certain cut-to-length carbon-quality steel plate receiving environment-related subsidies from Korea, Republic of
Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate

Investigation ID number: C-580-837
Type of measure
Countervailing duties
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Initiation: 07.04.2016
Review period: 01.2015 - 12.2015

Date of original imposition: 10.02.2000

Date of extension: 04.01.2012
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Conservation
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/38/PHL ; G/SCM/N/48/PHL ; G/SCM/N/60/PHL ; G/SCM/N/71/PHL ; G/SCM/N/95/PHL ; G/SCM/N/123/PHL ; G/SCM/N/155/PHL ; G/SCM/N/186/PHL ; G/SCM/N/220/PHL ; G/SCM/N/253/PHL ; G/SCM/N/284/PHL ; G/SCM/N/315/PHL Philippines 2017
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable mining management
 Tax concessions Mining Industry Promotion Program: Mining
Environment related objective
To promote investments in rational exploration, development, utilization and conservation of all mineral resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry Promotion Program: Mining
Qualified Board of Investments (BOI)-registered enterprises with valid mineral agreements
Type of measure
Tax concessions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1998 - 2016

Duration of the subsidy: Put on hold since 2012 in view of the issuance of Executive Order 79.
Keywords
Natural resources
Conservation
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/38/PHL ; G/SCM/N/48/PHL ; G/SCM/N/60/PHL ; G/SCM/N/71/PHL ; G/SCM/N/95/PHL ; G/SCM/N/123/PHL ; G/SCM/N/155/PHL ; G/SCM/N/186/PHL ; G/SCM/N/220/PHL ; G/SCM/N/253/PHL ; G/SCM/N/284/PHL ; G/SCM/N/315/PHL Philippines 2017 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy Industry Promotion Program: Renewable Energy
Environment related objective
To accelerate the exploration and development of renewable energy resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry Promotion Program: Renewable Energy
Qualified Board of Investments (BOI)-registered enterprises, which should apply to avail of the incentives
Type of measure
Tax concessions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2008 - 2016

Duration of the subsidy: Ongoing
Keywords
Renewable
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/38/PHL ; G/SCM/N/48/PHL ; G/SCM/N/60/PHL ; G/SCM/N/71/PHL ; G/SCM/N/95/PHL ; G/SCM/N/123/PHL ; G/SCM/N/155/PHL ; G/SCM/N/186/PHL ; G/SCM/N/220/PHL ; G/SCM/N/253/PHL ; G/SCM/N/284/PHL ; G/SCM/N/315/PHL Philippines 2017 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy Industry Promotion Program: Biofuel
Environment related objective
To develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably-sourced clean energy sources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry Promotion Program: Biofuel
Department of Energy (DOE)-accredited producers and distributors of biofuels
Type of measure
Tax concessions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2006 - 2016

Duration of the subsidy: Ongoing
Keywords
Bio
Indigenous
Renewable
Sustainable
Clean
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.12 European Union: Greece 2017 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Grant for the modernization of fishing vessels…
Grant for the modernization of fishing vessels with the improvement of working conditions, safety and product quality and the use of more selective gear
Environment related objective
To promote the use of more selective gear
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Grant for the modernization of fishing vessels with the improvement of working conditions, safety and product quality and the use of more selective gear
Fishermen
Type of measure
Grants (Co-finance)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015–2016

Duration of the subsidy: The scheme was introduced in 2012 and expired in 2015.
Keywords
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/NZL New Zealand 2017 Sustainable forestry management Grants and direct payments Forestry Primary Growth Partnership (PGP)
Environment related objective
To boost the sustainability of New Zealand's primary, forestry and food sectors
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Primary Growth Partnership (PGP)
Companies or consortia from the primary, forestry and food sector industries

More specifically, industries included are:
• pastoral (including dairy, meat and wool) and arable production;
• horticulture;
• seafood (including aquaculture);
• forestry and wood products; and
• food processing (including nutraceuticals and bio-actives).
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2014/15 and FY 2015/16

Duration of the subsidy: There is no fixed duration for the overall initiative. Individual PGP programmes may be for a maximum of 7 years.
Keywords
Forest
Sustainable
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/108 Australia 2017 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and…
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Bilateral and Regional Programmes
Environment related objective
To reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development in developing countries. In 2015/2016, this assistance focused on, inter alia, agricultural productivity and sustainability and environmental management.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Bilateral and Regional Programmes
LDCs and Net Food-Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)
Type of measure
Technical and financial assistance (Aid)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial year 2015/2016
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Agriculture G/AG/N/AUS/108 Australia 2017
Climate change mitigation and adaptation,…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
The Australian Centre for International…
The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
Environment related objective
To achieve more productive and sustainable agricultural systems for developing countries through agricultural research and training partnerships;
To advance agri-food science and innovation to enable poor people in LDCs and Net Food-Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), especially poor women, to manage natural resources in the face of climate change and other threats
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
Projects funded under ACIAR's programmes comprise research targeting the following food security and poverty alleviation issues:
• increased availability of and access to meat, milk, grains, fruit and vegetables;
• improved nutritional quality and diversity of diets;
• new and diversified enterprise options;
• enhanced market chains for smallholder agriculture;
• increased productivity, quality and market access for agriculture, aquaculture and forestry products, greater resilience and diversity of production systems; and
• strengthened plant and animal biosecurity and reduced post-harvest loss and waste.
Type of measure
Aid for research and training projects
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial year 2015/2016
Keywords
Natural resources
Climate
Sustainable
Bio
Waste