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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
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Loans and financing |
Other |
Alabama: Water and Waste Disposal Funds |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the construction and development of water and waste disposal systems, including solid waste disposal and storm drainage
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Water and Waste Disposal Funds
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Applicants serving rural areas and towns with populations not in excess of 10,000
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Type of measure
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Loans
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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 |
General environmental protection |
Loans and financing |
All products/economic activities |
Alabama: Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans |
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Environment related objective
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To bolster existing private credit structure through the guarantee of quality loans that will provide lasting community benefits by increasing employment and improving the economic and environmental climate of rural communities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans
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Towns or cities of 25,000 population or less
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Type of measure
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Loans
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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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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
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Loans and financing |
Energy |
Alabama: Renewable Fuels Program |
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Environment related objective
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To assist businesses in installing biomass energy systems. Landfill gas as a potential source of energy for industrial and other uses is also be of interest. Several landfill waste disposal facilities across Alabama have been identified as prime candidates for landfill gas recovery and utilization.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Renewable Fuels Program
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Industrial, commercial and institutional facilities; agricultural property owners; and city, county, and state government entities are eligible
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Type of measure
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Interest subsidy
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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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Renewable
Energy
Bio
Waste
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Soil management and conservation |
Loans and financing |
Other |
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Environment related objective
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To assist parties in researching, assessing and transferring property associated with contaminated land
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alaska: Reuse & Redevelopment (R&R) Initiative
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Owenr or purchaser of brownfields
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Type of measure
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Financing
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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 |
Afforestation/reforestation |
Loans and financing |
Forestry |
Alaska: Forest Stewardship Program |
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Environment related objective
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To promote forestry development
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alaska: Forest Stewardship Program
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Private landowners, including ANCSA corporations, for forest planning, including biomass inventory
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Type of measure
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Financing
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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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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Arizona: Arizona Fast Grant Program |
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Environment related objective
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To enable Arizona-based technology companies, including those within renewable energy industry, to initiate the commercialization process
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Arizona Fast Grant Program
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Technology businesses, including those within the aerospace, renewable energy, bioscience, advanced material and advanced manufacturing industries, with fewer than 30 employees and gross revenues of $2 million or less
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Type of measure
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Grants
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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 |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Arizona: Arizona Innovation Challenge |
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Environment related objective
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To stimulate technological innovation and enhance investment and job creation in Arizona, in particular in renewable energy industry
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Arizona Innovation Challenge
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Technology businesses (including those within the aerospace, renewable energy, bioscience, advanced material and advanced manufacturing industries) with fewer than 30 employees and gross revenues of $2 million or less
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Type of measure
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Cash grants
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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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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Arizona: Arizona Biofuel Conversion Program (ABCP) |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the use of biofuels in Arizona
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Arizona Biofuel Conversion Program (ABCP)
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Project in a targeted technology sector: science/technology; aerospace/defense; or renewable energy
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Type of measure
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Grants
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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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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Arizona: Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Program |
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Environment related objective
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To stimulate growth in the renewable energy sector and enhance Arizona's position as a center for the production and use of renewable energy products
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Program
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Businesses: (i) primarily (more than 50%) engaged in the manufacture of renewable energy products, (ii) expanding or locating either a renewable energy manufacturing or headquarters facility in Arizona, (iii) creating full time employment positions of which at least 51% are paid at least 125% of the State's annual median wage, (iv) offering to pay at least 80% of the health insurance costs for all new employment positions, and (v) spending at least $250,000 in qualifying investments during a 12 month period
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Type of measure
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Tax benefits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Expires 31/12/2014
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Arizona: Solar Energy Tax Incentive |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the use of solar energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Solar Energy Tax Incentive
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Businesses purchasing solar energy device or system
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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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Expires 31/12/2014
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Keywords
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