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G/SCM/N/315/USA |
United States of America |
2018 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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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. The major objective of this program has traditionally been to mitigate the negative effects of lost salmon habitat caused primarily by the building of dams for hydroelectric power, irrigation projects, and flood control, and also by other land-use factors, such as agriculture, logging, and urban development.
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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)
With the listing of many of the Columbia River Basin salmon and steelhead populations under the Endangered Species Act, substantial changes have been and will continue to be required of the Mitchell Act Program. The Mitchell Act final environmental impact statement (EIS) was finalized in September 2014 and now provides a basis to inform the policy direction for distribution of annual Mitchell Act hatchery funding
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State agencies (Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife [WDFW], Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife [ODFW]) and tribal hatcheries (Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakima Nation [YN]); irrigation screens (Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game [IDFG]); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Nez Perce Tribe (NPT)
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Type of measure
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Annual and non-competitive grants; Funds grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Fiscal years 2015 and 2016
Duration of the subsidy: Indefinite
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Keywords
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Conservation
Endangered
Environment
Fish
Natural resources
Wildlife
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G/SCM/N/315/USA |
United States of America |
2018 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Sea Grant |
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Environment related objective
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The Sea Grant College Program provides grants: 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: 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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Fiscal years 2015 and 2016
Duration of the subsidy: indefinite
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Keywords
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Conservation
Eco
Environment
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
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G/SCM/N/315/USA |
United States of America |
2018 |
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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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
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Type of measure
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Annual and competitive grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Fiscal years 2015 and 2016
Duration of the subsidy: Indefinite
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/315/USA |
United States of America |
2018 |
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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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All implementers of clearing land and planting trees
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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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Fiscal years 2015 and 2016
Duration of the subsidy: Indefinite
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/315/USA |
United States of America |
2018 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Loans and financing |
Energy |
Intermediary Relending Program: Alabama |
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Environment related objective
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To promote green energy projects and to strengthen the economy of rural communities.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Intermediary Relending Program: Alabama
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Operators of USDA Rural Development’s IRP program
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Type of measure
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Loan
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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/315/USA |
United States of America |
2018 |
General environmental protection |
Loans and financing |
Not specified |
Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans: Alabama |
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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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Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans: Alabama
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Commercial or other authorized lenders in any area other than an incorporated city or town with greater than 50,000 population and urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to such city or town.
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Type of measure
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Loan
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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/315/USA |
United States of America |
2018 |
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Loans and financing |
Energy |
Renewable Fuels Program: Alabama |
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Environment related objective
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To assist businesses in installing biomass energy system.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Renewable Fuels Program: Alabama
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Industrial, commercial and institutional facilities; agricultural property owners; and city, county, and state government entities
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Type of measure
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Interest subsidy payments to help defray the interest expense on loans to install approved biomass projects
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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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Bio
Energy
Renewable
Waste
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G/SCM/N/315/USA |
United States of America |
2018 |
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Tax concessions, Investment measures |
Manufacturing |
Pollution Control Equipment: Alabama |
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Environment related objective
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To increase pollution control within the state.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Pollution Control Equipment: Alabama
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Qualified companies who are located in the state of Alabama and have invested in equipment, facilities or structures that are primarily for the control, reduction or elimination of air, ground or water pollution.
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Type of measure
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Tax deductions
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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/315/USA |
United States of America |
2018 |
Soil management and conservation |
Tax concessions |
Other |
Brownfield Development Tax Abatements: Alabama |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the development and abtement of brownfield areas within the state.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Brownfield Development Tax Abatements: Alabama
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property in the Alabama Department of Environmental Management’s voluntary cleanup program to qualify for brownfield abatements
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Type of measure
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Tax exemptions
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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/315/USA |
United States of America |
2018 |
Soil management and conservation |
Grants and direct payments |
Other |
State Tribal Response Program: Alaska |
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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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State Tribal Response Program: Alaska
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Providers of site-specific assessment and cleanup services to others; operators of tribal program outreach, capacity building, management and enhancement
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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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