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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Alternative Fuels Credit |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the substitution of alternative fuels for gasoline and diesel fuel (e.g. compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass, or liquid fuel derived from biomass)
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alternative Fuels Credit
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The credit reduces the excise tax of, or result in direct payment to, qualifying producers, blenders, or users
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Type of measure
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Excise tax concession
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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
The tax credit expired on 31 December 2011 (except in the case of hydrogen). In the case of hydrogen, the credit expires on 30 September 2014.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the development of advanced technology facilities for generating electricity from coal and synthesis gas. In particular, under the second round of credit allocations, qualifying projects must include equipment which separates and sequesters at least 65 percent of the project's total carbon dioxide emissions. An additional $250 million of credits can be allocated to qualified projects that separate and sequester at least 75 percent of carbon dioxide emissions.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Credits for Investment in Advanced Coal Facilities and Advanced Gasification Facilities
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Taxpayers investing in qualified facilities
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Type of measure
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Income tax concession
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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
The tax credit applies to investments after 8 August 2005.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
Advanced Energy Property Credit |
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Environment related objective
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To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting investments in green energy manufacturing.
A qualified advanced energy project is a project that re-equips, expands, or establishes a manufacturing facility for the production: (1) property designed to be used to produce energy from renewable resources; (2) fuel cells, microturbines, or an energy storage system for use with electric or hybrid-electric vehicles; (3) electric grids to support the transmission of intermittent sources of renewable energy; (4) property designed to capture and sequester carbon dioxide; (5) property designed to refine or blend renewable fuels or to produce energy conservation technologies; (6) qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles, qualified plug in electric vehicles, or components which are designed specifically for use with such vehicles; and (7) other advanced energy property designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Advanced Energy Property Credit
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Taxpayers investing in qualified advanced energy manufacturing projects
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Type of measure
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Investment credit
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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
There is a 1-year period from the time of acceptance for the taxpayer to satisfy the requirements for certification, and then a 3-year period from the time of certification to place the property in service. The placed-in-service deadline for most projects is 2017.
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Keywords
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Emissions
Energy
Renewable
Green
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To fund a wide range of research and development grants that mostly support effective conservation and management of U.S. fisheries and fisheries communities by increasing the biological, economic, and social information needed for sound management
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program: Fisheries Research and Development
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This program is open to: citizens or nationals of the United States; citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands (NMI), Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of Micronesia, corporations, partnerships, associations, or other non-Federal entities, non-profit or otherwise (including Native American tribes) within the meaning of section 2 of the Shipping Act of 1916, as amended. Federal employees and Fishery Management Councils and their employees are ineligible. Projects are selected for funding through a competition/call for proposals announced in the Federal Register.
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Type of measure
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Grants awarded annually on a competitive basis
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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
Duration: Indefinite
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Sea Grant |
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Environment related objective
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To carry out research that addresses many aspects of the long-term economic development, environmental stewardship, and responsible use of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources, including commercial fisheries and aquaculture. National strategic focus areas for research, education, and outreach include: a safe and sustainable seafood supply; healthy coastal ecosystems; sustainable coastal development; and hazard resilient coastal communities. A majority of research grants are intended to support effective conservation and management of U.S. fisheries, rather than to assist commercial activities.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Sea Grant
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Institutions of higher education (including Sea Grant College, Sea Grant Institute or other institutions), non-profit organizations, commercial organizations, state, local and Indian tribal governments, and individuals
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Type of measure
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Direct federal grants
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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
Federal grants for research and development under the Sea Grant program are provided annually, although some of the projects are multi-annual. The duration of the program itself is indefinite.
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Keywords
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Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Conservation
Eco
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To mitigate the negative effects of lost salmon habitat caused primarily by the building of dams for hydroelectric power and irrigation projects, and also by other land-use factors, such as agriculture, logging, and urban development.
The Act authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to carry on activities for the conservation of fishery resources in the Columbia River Basin. The Mitchell Act specifically directs the establishment of salmon hatcheries, the conduct of engineering and biological surveys and experiments, and the installation of fish protective devices
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Columbia River Fishery Development Program (Mitchell Act)
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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (YN), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of Interior, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), and the Nez Perce Tribe (NPT)
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Type of measure
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Operating grants
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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
Duration: Indefinite
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Keywords
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Fish
Conservation
Environment
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Afforestation/reforestation |
Tax concessions |
Forestry |
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Environment related objective
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To promote reforestation on private timberlands
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Expensing and Seven-Year Amortization for Reforestation Expenditures
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Taxpayers who bear the reforestation costs
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Type of measure
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Income tax concession
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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
Duration: Indefinite
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Alabama: Capital Investment Tax Credit |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage new capital projects and expansions in renewable energy sector
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Capital Investment Tax Credit
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A qualifying project must constitute either a headquarters facility or an industrial, warehousing, or research activity defined as any trade or business described in the 1997 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) as:
(...) renewable energy facilities; R&D facilities; project owned by utilities that produce electricity from alternative energy resources; projects owned by utilities that produce electricity from hydropower production.
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Type of measure
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Tax credits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the development of new industry in the state as well as to encourage the expansion of existing industry, including renewable energy sector
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Property Tax Abatements for Industrial Projects
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A qualifying project must constitute either a headquarters facility or an industrial, warehousing, or research activity defined as any trade or business described in the 1997 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) as:
(...) renewable energy facilities; R&D facilities; project owned by utilities that produce electricity from alternative energy resources; or Projects owned by utilities that produce electricity from hydropower production.
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Type of measure
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Tax abatement/reduction
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the development of new industry in the state as well as to encourage the expansion of existing industry, including renewable energy sector
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Sales and Use Tax Abatements for Industrial Projects
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A qualifying project must constitute either a headquarters facility or an industrial, warehousing, or research activity defined as any trade or business described in the 1997 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) as:
(...) renewable energy facilities; R&D facilities; project owned by utilities that produce electricity from alternative energy resources; or Projects owned by utilities that produce electricity from hydropower production.
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Type of measure
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Tax abatement/reduction
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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