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G/SCM/N/315/JPN |
Japan |
2017 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To develop the high efficiency gas turbine for electric utility industry and to improve power generation efficiency from the viewpoint of energy saving and CO2 reduction
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Subsidy for demonstration project for high-efficiency gas turbine technology
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Private companies
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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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4/2015 - 3/2016
Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy was started in April 2012 and will end in March 2020.
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Keywords
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Energy
Conservation
Climate
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/JPN |
Japan |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Fund for the Measure to Recovery Fishery Resources |
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Environment related objective
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To implement comprehensive programs for the promotion of sustainable fisheries, and thereby to ensure stable, safe and efficient supply of food to people
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fund for the Measure to Recovery Fishery Resources
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The Government funds various comprehensive programs implemented by non-governmental organizations. Subsidies are provided for sustainable management of fishery resources, promotion of stock enhancement and aquaculture, and conservation of coastal environment for stable supply of food.
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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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Fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 to March 2016)
Duration of the subsidy: Duration of the subsidy is determined and provided based on every fiscal year.
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
Conservation
Environment
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/KAZ |
Kazakhstan |
2017 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions |
All products/economic activities |
Investment preferences |
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Environment related objective
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To create favorable conditions for investors investing in the protection of the environment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Investment preferences
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Existing and newly established juridical persons of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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Type of measure
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Within the investment project: customs duty exemption for imported goods; exemption from the VAT payment on imported goods exemption; in-kind state grants; Within the investment priority project: customs duty exemption; exemption from the VAT payment on imported goods exemption; in-kind state grants, tax preferences, investment subsidy.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2016
Duration of the subsidy: Investment preferences are granted for the duration of the investment contract, but not more than five years from the date of registration of the investment contract.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/KOR |
Korea, Republic of |
2017 |
Waste management and recycling |
Loans and financing |
Forestry |
Board Assistance Programme |
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Environment related objective
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To facilitate the use of culled-out trees, small unmarketable trees and recycling waste wood materials
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Board Assistance Programme
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Board producers
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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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2015. (consolidated into Wood Utilization Assistance Programme since 2016)
Duration of the subsidy: No fixed time period
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/KOR |
Korea, Republic of |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Support for Vessel Decommissioning |
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Environment related objective
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To support vessel decommissioning in order to maintain fleet size at sustainable level for coastal and offshore fishery resources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support for Vessel Decommissioning
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Coastal and offshore fishermen
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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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2015 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy will continue provisionally until 2023.
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Keywords
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Sustainable
Fish
Natural resources
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/KOR |
Korea, Republic of |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Loans and financing |
All products/economic activities |
Environmental Improvement Loan Programme |
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Environment related objective
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To grant private loans at lower interest rates to business for investment in environmental improvements such as installing pollution prevention facilities with an aim to promote environmental protection
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Environmental Improvement Loan Programme
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Firms that install and operate pollution prevention devices and facilities
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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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2015 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: No fixed time period
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/KOR |
Korea, Republic of |
2017 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To improve the environment in Korea by developing cutting-edge environmental technology
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support for R&D of Environmental Technology Development Projects
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Government-invested research institutions, universities, research institutions and private enterprises that participate in the Environmental Technology Development Project
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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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2015 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: No fixed time period
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/KOR |
Korea, Republic of |
2017 |
Air pollution reduction |
Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To improve air quality across the nation
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Subsidy for the Installation of Emission Reduction Devices (DPF, p-DPF, etc.) and "Cleaner" Engine Retrofit (from a diesel engine to a LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) engine), and for Early Scrapping of Superannuated Vehicles
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Recipients:
- Diesel vehicles that fail the emission test on designated diesel vehicles* under Paragraph 1 of Article 25 of the Special Act on Metropolitan Air Quality Improvement.
- Diesel vehicles other than designated diesel vehicles* that fail the emission test on automobiles in operation under Article 57 of the Clean Air Conservation Act.
- Diesel vehicles with expired exhaust gas guarantee period that fail the emission test on manufactured vehicles.
* Designated diesel vehicles: diesel vehicles designated by the Special Act on Metropolitan Air Quality Improvement.
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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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2015 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: No fixed time period
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Keywords
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Emissions
Clean
Conservation
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/KOR |
Korea, Republic of |
2017 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To replace frequently-operated and high-exhaust diesel engine buses and garbage trucks with low-emission and cleaner vehicles in order to expedite the amelioration of air quality in metropolitan areas
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Subsidy for Natural Gas Vehicle Procurement and Fuel Expenses
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Recipients:
- In accordance with the Clean Air Conservation Act, grants for natural gas vehicle procurement are provided to persons who purchase natural gas vehicles.
- In accordance with the Clean Air Conservation Act, grants for fuel expenses are provided to persons who intend to supply natural gas for vehicles that use natural gas as fuel.
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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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2015 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: No fixed time period
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Keywords
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Emissions
Clean
Conservation
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/KOR |
Korea, Republic of |
2017 |
Waste management and recycling |
Loans and financing |
Manufacturing, Services |
Loan Programme for Recycling Industry Promotion |
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Environment related objective
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To provide small recycling businesses with long-term and low interest rate loans for recycling facility installation and stable business operation with an aim to foster the recycling industry and promote resource recovery from wastes
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Loan Programme for Recycling Industry Promotion
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Recipients:
Recycling business operators specified in Article 31 of the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources:
- a business to install recycling facilities;
- a resource recycling business conducted by the operators of designated recycling businesses and designated by-product discharging businesses;
- a business to build a recycling complex;
- a recycling business conducted by those who have obtained permission for intermediate waste disposal business or general waste disposal business; and
- a business of research and technical development to facilitate recycling of resources.
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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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2015 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: No fixed time period
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Keywords
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Recycle
Waste
Conservation
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