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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1077 United States of America 2016 Water management and conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
2013 Plumbing Code – Water Conserving Plumbing…
2013 Plumbing Code – Water Conserving Plumbing Fixtures (4 pages, in English)

Proposes building standards related to water- conserving flow rates for water closets and urinals
Environment related objective
To conserve water
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2013 Plumbing Code – Water Conserving Plumbing Fixtures (4 pages, in English)

Proposes building standards related to water- conserving flow rates for water closets and urinals
Water conserving plumbing fixtures. Environmental protection (ICS: 13.020), Installations in buildings (ICS: 91.140)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
13.020
91.140
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Environment
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1079 United States of America 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Other
Labeling Foods Produced with Genetic Engineering …
Labeling Foods Produced with Genetic Engineering (9 pages, in English)

Proposed Consumer Protection Rule 121 defines the scope and reach of Act 120 of 2013(adj) . It provides specifics for implementing (1) the labeling requirements for food produced with genetic engineering, (2) the prohibition on using certain terms to describe foods produced with genetic engineering and the exemptions from both the labeling requirement and prohibition. Additionally, it clarifies certain terms in the Act and further outlines the enforcement and penalty provisions of the Act.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by implementing labeling requirements for food produced with genetic engineering
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Labeling Foods Produced with Genetic Engineering (9 pages, in English)

Proposed Consumer Protection Rule 121 defines the scope and reach of Act 120 of 2013(adj) . It provides specifics for implementing (1) the labeling requirements for food produced with genetic engineering, (2) the prohibition on using certain terms to describe foods produced with genetic engineering and the exemptions from both the labeling requirement and prohibition. Additionally, it clarifies certain terms in the Act and further outlines the enforcement and penalty provisions of the Act.
Foods produced with genetic engineering. Processes in the food industry (ICS: 67.020), Food products in general (ICS: 67.040)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
67.020
67.040
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 July 2015
Keywords
Genetic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1083 United States of America 2016
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Spark Ignition Marine Watercraft 2015 (18 pages,…
Spark Ignition Marine Watercraft 2015 (18 pages, in English)

Adopts five test procedures to be incorporated by reference. Sets more stringent evaporative emission standards than those adopted by the U.S. EPA. Includes provisions for certification, labelling, enforcement, and recall.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by setting more stringent evaporative emission standards than those adopted by the U.S. EPA.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Spark Ignition Marine Watercraft 2015 (18 pages, in English)

Adopts five test procedures to be incorporated by reference. Sets more stringent evaporative emission standards than those adopted by the U.S. EPA. Includes provisions for certification, labelling, enforcement, and recall.
Marine watercraft. Air quality (ICS 13.040), Shipbuilding and marine structures in general (ICS 47.020)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
13.040
47.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 April 2016
Keywords
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1084 United States of America 2016 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Energy Conservation Program for Certain…
Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test Procedures for Commercial Packaged Boilers (39 pages, in English)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend the test procedure and applicable definitions for commercial packaged boilers, as well as modify the sampling plans for commercial packaged boilers in its regulations pertaining to energy efficiency programs for certain programs for commercial and industrial equipment.
Environment related objective
To promote energy conservation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test Procedures for Commercial Packaged Boilers (39 pages, in English)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend the test procedure and applicable definitions for commercial packaged boilers, as well as modify the sampling plans for commercial packaged boilers in its regulations pertaining to energy efficiency programs for certain programs for commercial and industrial equipment.
Commercial packaged boilers. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof (HS: 84) . Test conditions and procedures in general (ICS: 19.020), Burners. Boilers (ICS: 27.060)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
84
19.020
27.060
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1085 United States of America 2016 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for…
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Certain Categories of General Service Lamps (10 pages, in English)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish test procedures for certain categories of general service lamps (GSLs) to support the ongoing energy conservation standards rulemaking.
Environment related objective
To promote energy conservation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Certain Categories of General Service Lamps (10 pages, in English)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish test procedures for certain categories of general service lamps (GSLs) to support the ongoing energy conservation standards rulemaking.
General service lamps- Lamps (HS: 851310) . Test conditions and procedures in general (ICS: 19.020), Lamps and related equipment (ICS: 29.140)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
851310
19.020
29.140
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1087 United States of America 2016
Alternative and renewable energy, Other…
Alternative and renewable energy, Other environmental risks mitigation
Technical regulation or specifications Energy, Manufacturing
Approval of American Society of Mechanical…
Approval of American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Code Cases (19 pages, in English)

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to incorporate by reference proposed revisions of three regulatory guides (RGs) which would approve new, revised, and reaffirmed Code Cases published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) . This proposed action would allow nuclear power plant licensees, and applicants for construction permits, operating licenses, combined licenses, standard design certifications, standard design approvals and manufacturing licenses, to use the Code Cases listed in these draft RGs as alternatives to engineering standards for the construction, inservice inspection, and inservice testing of nuclear power plant components.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating nuclear power plant components and nuclear energy engineering
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Approval of American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Code Cases (19 pages, in English)

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to incorporate by reference proposed revisions of three regulatory guides (RGs) which would approve new, revised, and reaffirmed Code Cases published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) . This proposed action would allow nuclear power plant licensees, and applicants for construction permits, operating licenses, combined licenses, standard design certifications, standard design approvals and manufacturing licenses, to use the Code Cases listed in these draft RGs as alternatives to engineering standards for the construction, inservice inspection, and inservice testing of nuclear power plant components.
Nuclear power plant components. Nuclear energy engineering (ICS: 27.120)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
27.120
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1089 United States of America 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
Manufacturing
New Aftermarket Diesel Particulate Filters (6…
New Aftermarket Diesel Particulate Filters (6 pages, in English)

Addresses rules regarding aftermarket parts and incorporates by reference the document California Evaluation Procedure for New Aftermarket Diesel Particulate Filters Intended as Modified Parts for 2007 through 2009 Model Year On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating diesel particulate filters et al
Measure description Coverage of the measure
New Aftermarket Diesel Particulate Filters (6 pages, in English)

Addresses rules regarding aftermarket parts and incorporates by reference the document California Evaluation Procedure for New Aftermarket Diesel Particulate Filters Intended as Modified Parts for 2007 through 2009 Model Year On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines.
Diesel particulate filters. Air quality (ICS: 13.040), Road vehicle systems (ICS: 43.040)
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
13.040
43.040
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1095 United States of America 2016
Animal protection, Sustainable fisheries…
Animal protection, Sustainable fisheries management
Technical regulation or specifications Fisheries
Enhanced Document Requirements and Captain…
Enhanced Document Requirements and Captain Training Requirements To Support Use of the Dolphin Safe Label on Tuna Products (6 pages, in English)

NMFS issues this interim final rule to revise regulations implementing the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act (DPCIA) to enhance the requirements for documentation that demonstrates the accuracy of dolphin-safe labels on tuna products. This interim final rule: (1) modifies the provisions of the regulations (referred to hereafter as the "determination provisions") under which the NMFS Assistant Administrator (Assistant Administrator) may require proof of an observer certification if the Assistant Administrator determines that a fishery has a regular and significant association between dolphins and tuna and/or has a regular and significant mortality or serious injury of dolphins, to apply equally to purse seine and other gear-type tuna fisheries [..]
Environment related objective
To protect dolphins during tuna fisheries
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Enhanced Document Requirements and Captain Training Requirements To Support Use of the Dolphin Safe Label on Tuna Products (6 pages, in English)

NMFS issues this interim final rule to revise regulations implementing the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act (DPCIA) to enhance the requirements for documentation that demonstrates the accuracy of dolphin-safe labels on tuna products. This interim final rule: (1) modifies the provisions of the regulations (referred to hereafter as the "determination provisions") under which the NMFS Assistant Administrator (Assistant Administrator) may require proof of an observer certification if the Assistant Administrator determines that a fishery has a regular and significant association between dolphins and tuna and/or has a regular and significant mortality or serious injury of dolphins, to apply equally to purse seine and other gear-type tuna fisheries [..]
Tuna products. Fishing and fish breeding (ICS: 65.150), Processes in the food industry (ICS: 67.020), Meat, meat products and other animal produce (ICS: 67.120)
Type of measure
Labelling
ICS - HS Code
65.150
67.020
67.120
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 22 March 2016
Keywords
Fish
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1096 United States of America 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Inhalant Delivery System Packaging and Labeling…
Inhalant Delivery System Packaging and Labeling Rulemaking 2015 (8 pages, in English)

Establishes rules related to child-resistant packaging, packaging not attractive to minors, and labeling requirements for Inhalant Delivery Systems (IDS) . Inhalant delivery systems are devices that can be used to deliver nicotine, cannabinoids and other substances, in the form of a vapor or aerosol. These include e-cigarettes, vape pens, e-hookah and other devices.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating tobacco, tobacco products and related equipment et al
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Inhalant Delivery System Packaging and Labeling Rulemaking 2015 (8 pages, in English)

Establishes rules related to child-resistant packaging, packaging not attractive to minors, and labeling requirements for Inhalant Delivery Systems (IDS) . Inhalant delivery systems are devices that can be used to deliver nicotine, cannabinoids and other substances, in the form of a vapor or aerosol. These include e-cigarettes, vape pens, e-hookah and other devices.
Inhalant delivery systems. Air quality (ICS: 13.040), Tobacco, tobacco products and related equipment (ICS: 65.160)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
13.040
65.160
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 July 2016
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1102 United States of America 2016 Alternative and renewable energy
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
Energy, Manufacturing
Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Program for Retail…
Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Program for Retail Motor Fuel Sites (3 pages, in English)

Expands the Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Program for retail motor fuel sites by allowing funds to be used for the storing and dispensing of E-15. Sets a minimum size of a renewable fuel pump decal and updates label requirements for ethanol flex fuels. The new decals will need to be in place by 1 January 2018.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by expanding the Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Program for retail motor fuel sites
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Program for Retail Motor Fuel Sites (3 pages, in English)

Expands the Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Program for retail motor fuel sites by allowing funds to be used for the storing and dispensing of E-15. Sets a minimum size of a renewable fuel pump decal and updates label requirements for ethanol flex fuels. The new decals will need to be in place by 1 January 2018.
Motor fuel sites. Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
ICS - HS Code
75.200
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 January 2018
Keywords
Renewable

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