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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and…
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation, Waste management and recycling
 Tax concessions Other
Environmental Aid: Substitution of the Pollution…
Environmental Aid: Substitution of the Pollution Charge
Environment related objective
To reduce pollution by encouraging voluntary environmental protection investments
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Aid: Substitution of the Pollution Charge
Companies that substitute their obligation to pay the pollution charge by investments in environmental protection

According to the Environmental Charges Act companies have to pay a charge for the release of pollutants or waste into the environment. According to Article 48 of the Environmental Charges Act, the obligation to pay the pollution charge can be substituted by investments if:

- the polluter implements measures, which ensure the reduction of pollutants over the course of 3 years by not less than 15% in comparison with the last accounting period prior to the implementation of such measures;
- in case of hazardous waste, the eliminator of such waste implements over the course of 3 years measures, which allow the former hazardous waste to be treated as non-hazardous waste;
- in case of hazardous waste, which technically cannot be recycled, the eliminator of the waste builds a waste disposal site for such waste over the course of 3 years.

The extent to which the pollution charge is substituted shall not exceed the cost of the environmental protection measures.
Type of measure
Pollution charge substitution with investments in environmental protection
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy: Duration of support for applicant is up to 3 years, the program was valid till 31 December 2013. A new program started from 2014, valid till 2020.
Keywords
Pollution
Environment
Waste
Hazardous
Recycle
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016
Afforestation/reforestation, Alternative and…
Afforestation/reforestation, Alternative and renewable energy, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Grants and direct payments Energy, Manufacturing Environmental Aid: Environmental Programme
Environment related objective
To preserve the stability of environment, focusing on, inter alia, renewable and alternative energy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Aid: Environmental Programme
In case of Environmental Investment Centre the subsidy is provided to applicant's projects, which meet the criteria of Environmental Investment Centres measure "Wider use of renewable energy sources for energy production" (Regulation of the Minister No 14 and 42) and national environmental programmes inter alia for demolition of old buildings and the conversion of boiler houses to renewable energy. Rural municipality government of Mäetaguse co-financed its boiler house to renewable energy.

In case of the Regulation of Minister Economic Affairs and Communications No 85, the subsidy is provided in the frames of green investment scheme to invest in plants using wind energy to produce electricity. The maximum amount of grant is 20 Mio EUR, up to 80 per cent of eligible costs can be supported.

Subsidies for promotion of forests are granted in accordance with the relevant conditions of Private Forest Centre Foundation.

In case of the Regulation of Minister Economic Affairs and Communications No 69, the subsidy is provided in the frames of green investment scheme to buy electric cars. The applicants can inter alia be companies. The maximum amount of grant is 18 000 EUR, up to 50% of eligible costs can be supported.

In case of Regulation of Minister of Agriculture No 50, the subsidy is provided for young and micro entrepreneurs in rural areas for investments in bio energy (heat, electricity and gas produced from biomass). The maximum amount of grant is 512 000 EUR, up to 50% of eligible costs can be supported.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy: Different time limits apply to different programs.
Keywords
Environment
Renewable
Energy
Bio
Forest
Conservation
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Environmental Aid: Support for electricity…
Environmental Aid: Support for electricity produced from renewable sources and efficient cogeneration
Environment related objective
To eliminate the market barrier for producers using renewable sources to produce electricity and to produce electricity in efficient cogeneration mode
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Aid: Support for electricity produced from renewable sources and efficient cogeneration
Producers who produce electricity using renewable sources or producers who produce electricity in efficient cogeneration regime
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy is paid on monthly basis for 12 years beginning from the date when the producer first started to produce electricity.
Keywords
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Grants and direct payments Energy
Environmental Aid: Modernisation of electricity…
Environmental Aid: Modernisation of electricity generation installations through transitional free allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances
Environment related objective
To support investments in the modernisation of electricity generation installations through the free allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances to these installations pursuant to Article 10c(5) of the EU ETS Directive, with the aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Aid: Modernisation of electricity generation installations through transitional free allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances
Investments in the modernisation of electricity generation installations
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy is paid on during the transitional period of allocation of free greenhouse gas emission allowances (2013 - 2019).
Keywords
Emissions
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Domestic support in agriculture: General Services…
Domestic support in agriculture: General Services

Legislation under which is granted:
- National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2007-2013";
- National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2014-2020";
- The Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2007-2013 (OFAP 2007-2013);
- The Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2014-2020 (OFAP 2014-2020);
(. . . )
Environment related objective
To, inter alia, promote organic farming and the conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Domestic support in agriculture: General Services

Legislation under which is granted:
- National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2007-2013";
- National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2014-2020";
- The Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2007-2013 (OFAP 2007-2013);
- The Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2014-2020 (OFAP 2014-2020);
(. . . )
Support for research is provided to the various institutions for development of agricultural policies, applied research for plant and livestock production, research related to breeding, incl. support for the breeding of farm animals and conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources.

For organic farming programmes, the coverage of the measure is not specified.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy:
Development Plan Gathering and Storing the Genetic Resources of Agricultural Cultures 2007 - 2013 (new 2014 - 2020) and the Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2007 - 2013 (new 2014 - 2020)
Keywords
Conservation
Genetic
Organic
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable…
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing Agriculture, Forestry
Domestic support in agriculture: Structural…
Domestic support in agriculture: Structural Adjustment Assistance Provided Through Investment Aids
Environment related objective
Measure 1. 6 – To improve the competitiveness of agricultural and non-wood forestry sector through the improvement of the general performance of agricultural and non-wood forestry produce processing enterprises (improvement of general economic indicators, decrease in environmental load, growth of export potential, etc. ), and to ensure their long-term sustainability
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Domestic support in agriculture: Structural Adjustment Assistance Provided Through Investment Aids
Agricultural and non-wood forestry produce processing enterprises
Type of measure
Grants and guarantees
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy is the validation period of the Rural Development Plan 2007 - 2013, for state aid measures the validation period ends 2014 (new similar measures since 2015 with validation period of 2020) and de minimis measures, the validation period is the end of 2020.
Keywords
Forest
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016
Afforestation/reforestation, Animal protection,…
Afforestation/reforestation, Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Soil management and conservation, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under…
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Environmental Programs
Environment related objective
To introduce environmentally friendly production methods and increase the share of organic farming in traditional agriculture that will promote sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of organic foodstuffs, and facilitates the preservation of the natural fertility of the soil, the assurance of biological diversity and the continued use of semi-natural grasslands (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 measure 2. 3);
To promote the afforestation of agricultural land that is unsuitable for agricultural production and is out of use;
To improve animal welfare (grazing animals), to maintain and improve biological and landscape diversity and to improve the soil fertility of cultural grasslands (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 measure 2. 4); and
To compensate for the loss of yield caused by wild animals and birds (protected by the Nature Conservation Act) for agricultural producers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Environmental Programs
Farmers (natural and legal persons, civil law partnerships and other associations of persons without the status of a legal person)
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of the Rural Development Plan 2007 - 2013, for de minimis aid, the validation period is the end of 2020.
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Forest
Conservation
Organic
Soil
Bio
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under…
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Regional Assistance Programs
Environment related objective
To maintain biological and landscape diversity (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 measures 2. 1 and 2. 2); and
To contribute to the sustainable use of private forest land located in NATURA 2000 areas (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 measures 2. 7 NATURA 2000)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Regional Assistance Programs
Land use in less-favoured areas (LFA) and NATURA 2000 areas
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of the Rural Development Plan 2007 - 2013.
Keywords
Bio
Sustainable
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/IND India 2016 Sustainable fisheries management Income or price support Fisheries
Fishery Subsidy Schemes: Name of the state: Goa:…
Fishery Subsidy Schemes:
Name of the state: Goa:
Subsidies for Income Support (Saving cum Relief Scheme)
Environment related objective
To provide assistance to the fishermen during the close period of fishing i.e. during monsoon
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fishery Subsidy Schemes:
Name of the state: Goa:
Subsidies for Income Support (Saving cum Relief Scheme)
Poor fishermen
Type of measure
Financial assistance
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Fish
Conservation
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/IND India 2016 Sustainable fisheries management Income or price support Fisheries
Fishery Subsidy Schemes: Name of the state:…
Fishery Subsidy Schemes:
Name of the state: Karnataka:
Saving cum relief Scheme
Environment related objective
To provide assistance to the fishermen during the non-fishing season
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fishery Subsidy Schemes:
Name of the state: Karnataka:
Saving cum relief Scheme
Fishermen
Type of measure
Financial assistance (cost is shared by State and Central)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Fish