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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/USA/1962 United States of America 2009
MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Ban/Prohibition Agriculture
Federal Quarantine Order: Citrus Greening Disease…
Federal Quarantine Order: Citrus Greening Disease (CG) and Citrus Variegated Chlorosis
Environment related objective
To protect plant and territory from other damage from pests
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Federal Quarantine Order: Citrus Greening Disease (CG) and Citrus Variegated Chlorosis
Prohibited Plant Genera (Rutaceae): Aeglopsis, Atalantia, Balsamocitrus, Bergera, Calodendrum, Citrofortunella, Citroncirus, Citrus, Clausena, Fortunella, Limonia, Microcitrus, Murraya, Poncirus, Severinia, Swinglea, Toddalia, and Triphasia
Type of measure
Quarantine order
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 6 November 2009
Keywords
Wildlife
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/VNM/9 Viet Nam 2009
MEAs implementation and compliance, Biodiversity…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Plant protection, Animal protection
 Conformity assessment procedures, Risk assessment Agriculture, Forestry
Decree on biosafety management of genetically…
Decree on biosafety management of genetically modified organism and products thereof
Environment related objective
To stipulate biosafety management of risk assessment and risk management of genetic ally modified organism (GMO) and products thereof
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Decree on biosafety management of genetically modified organism and products thereof
Genetically modified organisms
Type of measure
Risk management measures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in November 2009
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Genetic
MEAs
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/186/ARG Argentina 2009
Afforestation/reforestation, Sustainable forestry…
Afforestation/reforestation, Sustainable forestry management
 Tax concessions, Non-monetary support Forestry, Manufacturing
Law No. 13.273 on promotion of forestry activity …
Law No. 13.273 on promotion of forestry activity (regulatory enactment by Decree No. 710/95)
Environment related objective
To promote afforestation and reforestation activities in order to exploit the environmental potential of Argentina's forestry sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Law No. 13.273 on promotion of forestry activity (regulatory enactment by Decree No. 710/95)
Undertakings which purchase equipment, tools, drugs, seeds, cuttings and other elements needed for afforestation and reforestation of the country
Type of measure
Customs exemptions and promotion measures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Up to thirty years from the date of approval of the corresponding project
Keywords
Environment
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/186/ARG Argentina 2009
Afforestation/reforestation, Sustainable forestry…
Afforestation/reforestation, Sustainable forestry management
 Tax concessions Forestry
Decree No. 711/95 on promotion of forest…
Decree No. 711/95 on promotion of forest plantations
Environment related objective
To promote forestry activities of planting, pruning, thinning and other silvicultural treatments in order to exploit the environmental potential of Argentina's forestry sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Decree No. 711/95 on promotion of forest plantations
Natural and legal persons owning cultivated forests classified as eligible for the forestry activities of planting, pruning, thinning and other silvicultural treatments
Type of measure
Tax credits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Up to thirty years from the date of approval of the corresponding project
Keywords
Environment
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/186/ARG Argentina 2009 Sustainable forestry management Tax concessions Forestry Law No. 24.857 on tax stability
Environment related objective
To promote forestry activities in order to exploit the environmental potential of Argentina's forestry sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Law No. 24.857 on tax stability
Enterprises engaged in forestry activities
Type of measure
Tax stability
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Up to thirty years from the date of approval of the corresponding project
Keywords
Environment
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/186/ARG Argentina 2009
Afforestation/reforestation, Sustainable forestry…
Afforestation/reforestation, Sustainable forestry management
 Tax concessions Forestry, Manufacturing
Law No. 25.080 on promotion of investment for…
Law No. 25.080 on promotion of investment for cultivated forest s (regulatory enactment by Decree No. 133/99), and Amendment Resolutions Nos. 610/99, 152/00 and 22/01 (amended by Resolution No. 45/05), Resolution No. 260/05 (provision of security for receipt of the benefit) and Resolution No. 686/2006 (deadline for submission of sworn statements and relevant security) and Resolution No. 75/2007
Environment related objective
To exploit the environmental potential of Argentina's forestry sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Law No. 25.080 on promotion of investment for cultivated forest s (regulatory enactment by Decree No. 133/99), and Amendment Resolutions Nos. 610/99, 152/00 and 22/01 (amended by Resolution No. 45/05), Resolution No. 260/05 (provision of security for receipt of the benefit) and Resolution No. 686/2006 (deadline for submission of sworn statements and relevant security) and Resolution No. 75/2007
Value-added tax is refunded on the purchase or definitive importation of goods, leases or the provision of services effectively intended as an investment under the forestry project; non-repayable economic support is granted for planted forests of not less than 500 hectares on a scale established by the Law
Type of measure
Tax credits (Value-added tax refund, non-repayable economic support)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Up to thirty years from the date of approval of the corresponding project
Keywords
Environment
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/186/AUS Australia 2009 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Manufacturing, Other LPG Vehicle Scheme
Environment related objective
To encourage the use of LPG as an alternative transport fuel
Measure description Coverage of the measure
LPG Vehicle Scheme
Registered owners of a new vehicle with an LPG unit fitted at the time of manufacture of the vehicle or registered owners who have a new or used petrol or diesel vehicle converted to LPG on or after 14 August 2006
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
From 14 August 2006 to 30 June 2014
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/186/AUS Australia 2009 Sustainable forestry management Grants and direct payments Forestry Tasmanian Forest Industry Development Programme
Environment related objective
To assist the continuing development of a sustainable, efficient and value-adding native timber industry in Tasmania
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Tasmanian Forest Industry Development Programme
Businesses involved in the native timber industry in Tasmania who undertook or were planning to undertake investments in timber processing and related activities
Type of measure
Grants paid on a reimbursement basis after the applicants (eligible enterprises) have completed the investment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ended on 30 June 2009
Keywords
Forest
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/186/AUS Australia 2009 Sustainable forestry management Grants and direct payments Forestry Tasmanian Country Sawmills Assistance Programme
Environment related objective
To assist the continuing development of a sustainable, efficient and value-adding native timber industry in Tasmania
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Tasmanian Country Sawmills Assistance Programme
Businesses involved in the country sawmilling sector of the native timber industry in Tasmania who undertook or were planning to undertake investments in timber processing and related activities
Type of measure
Grants paid on a reimbursement basis after the applicants (eligible enterprises) have completed the investment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ended on June 2009
Keywords
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/186/AUS Australia 2009 Sustainable forestry management Grants and direct payments Forestry Tasmanian Softwood Industry Development Programme
Environment related objective
To assist the continuing development of a sustainable, efficient and value-adding soft wood industry in Tasmania
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Tasmanian Softwood Industry Development Programme
Businesses involved in the native timber industry in Tasmania who undertook or were planning to undertake investments in timber processing and related activities
Type of measure
Grants paid on a reimbursement basis after the applicants (eligible enterprises) have completed the investment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ended on 30 June 2009
Keywords
Sustainable
Forest