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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
State Trading G/STR/N/15/IND India 2018
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable mining management
Export quotas, Other measures Mining
For certain minerals and ores, exclusive…
For certain minerals and ores, exclusive exporting rights are granted to a particular enterprises. (...) In the case of mineral and ore products, the quantities available for export are liable to be restricted from time to time, keeping in view the domestic requirement as well as the need to conserve exhaustible natural resources. STEs in this regard are: Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd (KIOCL), Manganese Ore India Ltd (MOIL), Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation Limited (MMTC Ltd.)
Environment related objective
To conserve natural resources by giving exclusive exporting rights on certain minerals and ores
Measure description Coverage of the measure
For certain minerals and ores, exclusive exporting rights are granted to a particular enterprises. (...) In the case of mineral and ore products, the quantities available for export are liable to be restricted from time to time, keeping in view the domestic requirement as well as the need to conserve exhaustible natural resources. STEs in this regard are: Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd (KIOCL), Manganese Ore India Ltd (MOIL), Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation Limited (MMTC Ltd.)
Certain minerals and ores
Type of measure
Exclusive exporting rights; Export restrictions
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Natural resources
State Trading G/STR/N/17/CRI Costa Rica 2018 Sustainable agriculture management Other measures Agriculture
The Livestock Promotion Corporation (Corporación…
The Livestock Promotion Corporation (Corporación Ganadera, CORFOGA) (...) participates in the preparation and implementation of plans, programmes and projects to promote bovine livestock. In this respect it:
(...)
• Participates in the preparation, defining and implementation of livestock-farming policies that promote sustainable production
• Protects the genetic heritage of bovine livestock
(...)
Environment related objective
To promote sustainable production of bovine livestock
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Livestock Promotion Corporation (Corporación Ganadera, CORFOGA) (...) participates in the preparation and implementation of plans, programmes and projects to promote bovine livestock. In this respect it:
(...)
• Participates in the preparation, defining and implementation of livestock-farming policies that promote sustainable production
• Protects the genetic heritage of bovine livestock
(...)
Bovines
Type of measure
Exclusive or special right or privilege in the form of mandatory payment for imports of bovine meat and exports of live cattle
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Sustainable
State Trading G/STR/N/17/KAZ Kazakhstan 2018
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable fisheries management, MEAs implementation and compliance
Ban/Prohibition, Export quotas, Other measures Fisheries
The RSE "UASFP" was established in…
The RSE "UASFP" was established in accordance with the Government Resolution of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 909 of 16 September 1998 for implementation of artificial breeding of wildlife for sustainable use, conservation of biological diversity and gene pool. For the purpose of preservation of Acipenseridae fish species (sturgeon species), national legislation introduced State monopoly on their catch from natural habitat, processing and sale.

In 2012, the Republic of Kazakhstan introduced a ban on fishing of sturgeon species, except for reproductive and scientific purposes. The quota for fishing of sturgeon species is allocated for reproduction purposes in the amount of 10 tons and for scientific and research works – 2.3 tons. Actual fulfillment of the quota is equal to approximately 3.0-3.5 tons. No export has taken place since 2012 because the Government is still in the process of fulfilling of the requirements of Annex II of CITES (dedicated to species which are currently not threatened to extinct but may become so)

No. 190 "On Introduction of Restrictions and Prohibitions on Use of Fauna, their Parts and Derivatives, Establishment of Places and Terms of Use" of 24 July 2015 introduced a ban on catch of sturgeon species by physical and juridical persons, except for:
1) enterprises of fish reproduction (in the framework of governmental contract);
2) scientific organizations conducting scientific and research catch;
3) State monopoly if quota for catch of sturgeon species is allocated.
Quotas are allocated by the Commission on Aquatic Biological Resources of the Caspian Sea.
Environment related objective
Protection of various wild sturgeon species
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The RSE "UASFP" was established in accordance with the Government Resolution of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 909 of 16 September 1998 for implementation of artificial breeding of wildlife for sustainable use, conservation of biological diversity and gene pool. For the purpose of preservation of Acipenseridae fish species (sturgeon species), national legislation introduced State monopoly on their catch from natural habitat, processing and sale.

In 2012, the Republic of Kazakhstan introduced a ban on fishing of sturgeon species, except for reproductive and scientific purposes. The quota for fishing of sturgeon species is allocated for reproduction purposes in the amount of 10 tons and for scientific and research works – 2.3 tons. Actual fulfillment of the quota is equal to approximately 3.0-3.5 tons. No export has taken place since 2012 because the Government is still in the process of fulfilling of the requirements of Annex II of CITES (dedicated to species which are currently not threatened to extinct but may become so)

No. 190 "On Introduction of Restrictions and Prohibitions on Use of Fauna, their Parts and Derivatives, Establishment of Places and Terms of Use" of 24 July 2015 introduced a ban on catch of sturgeon species by physical and juridical persons, except for:
1) enterprises of fish reproduction (in the framework of governmental contract);
2) scientific organizations conducting scientific and research catch;
3) State monopoly if quota for catch of sturgeon species is allocated.
Quotas are allocated by the Commission on Aquatic Biological Resources of the Caspian Sea.
Sturgeon
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition with exclusive or special right on the catch from natural habitat, processing, sale, export governed by quotas
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
Fish
Sustainable
Wildlife
MEAs
State Trading G/STR/N/17/USA United States of America 2018
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Alternative and renewable energy, Water management and conservation
Other measures Energy
The United States maintains the Bonneville Power…
The United States maintains the Bonneville Power Administration (Bonneville), Southeastern Power Administration (Southeastern), Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern), and Western Area Power Administration (Western) within the Department of Energy.

The Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) market wholesale electricity generated at hydroelectric dams owned and managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the United States Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation). The Corps and Reclamation operate these projects to provide or manage water for such multiple purposes as irrigation, flood control, navigation, recreation, water supply, and environmental enhancement. These agencies also generate electricity at hydropower plants located at federal water projects.

In addition to the more general purposes above, the self-financed Bonneville is obligated to meet requesting publicly-owned utilities' loads in its Pacific Northwest marketing area; own, operate, and maintain a high-voltage transmission system; encourage conservation; and to protect, mitigate and enhance the fish and wildlife of the Columbia River and its tributaries.
Environment related objective
To provide or manage water for such multiple purposes as irrigation, flood control, navigation, recreation, water supply, and environmental enhancement. These agencies also generate electricity at hydropower plants located at federal water projects encourage conservation; and to protect, mitigate and enhance the fish and wildlife of the Columbia River and its tributaries
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The United States maintains the Bonneville Power Administration (Bonneville), Southeastern Power Administration (Southeastern), Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern), and Western Area Power Administration (Western) within the Department of Energy.

The Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) market wholesale electricity generated at hydroelectric dams owned and managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the United States Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation). The Corps and Reclamation operate these projects to provide or manage water for such multiple purposes as irrigation, flood control, navigation, recreation, water supply, and environmental enhancement. These agencies also generate electricity at hydropower plants located at federal water projects.

In addition to the more general purposes above, the self-financed Bonneville is obligated to meet requesting publicly-owned utilities' loads in its Pacific Northwest marketing area; own, operate, and maintain a high-voltage transmission system; encourage conservation; and to protect, mitigate and enhance the fish and wildlife of the Columbia River and its tributaries.
Hydroelectric power
Type of measure
Exclusive or special rights or privileges with respect to electricity
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Fish
Wildlife
Water
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/899 Tunisia 2018 General environmental protection Investment measures Services
The new investment law seeks to promote…
The new investment law seeks to promote investment and foster business creation and development in accordance with domestic economic priorities by, for example:

- increasing the value added, competitiveness and export capacity of the domestic economy and expanding its technology component, regionally and internationally, as well as developing priority sectors;

- creating jobs and promoting a more skilled workforce;

- achieving integrated and balanced regional development;

- achieving sustainable development.
Environment related objective
To achieve sustainable development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The new investment law seeks to promote investment and foster business creation and development in accordance with domestic economic priorities by, for example:

- increasing the value added, competitiveness and export capacity of the domestic economy and expanding its technology component, regionally and internationally, as well as developing priority sectors;

- creating jobs and promoting a more skilled workforce;

- achieving integrated and balanced regional development;

- achieving sustainable development.
Not specified
Type of measure
Investment measures
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of Entry into Force: 1 April 2017
Keywords
Sustainable
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/ALB/1 Albania 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Other
1. Prohibition on import of hazardous waste It…
1. Prohibition on import of hazardous waste

It is prohibited in all circumstances:

a) the import of hazardous waste in the Republic of Albania;

b) Trans boundary transit of hazardous waste through the Republic of Albania.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by applying restrictions on import and transit of hazardous wastes classified as chemicals that are classified as Persistent Organic Pollutants and subject to Stockholm Convention and Basel Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (the Stockholm Convention); the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (the Rotterdam Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Prohibition on import of hazardous waste

It is prohibited in all circumstances:

a) the import of hazardous waste in the Republic of Albania;

b) Trans boundary transit of hazardous waste through the Republic of Albania.
Chemicals that are classified as Persistent Organic Pollutants and subject to Stockholm Convention and Basel Convention
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 20 November 2018
Keywords
Organic
Pollution
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/ALB/1 Albania 2018
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
Ban/Prohibition Other
2. Restriction of trade in certain animals and…
2. Restriction of trade in certain animals and plant species for the protection of species of wild fauna and flora pursuant to CITES
Environment related objective
To protect biodiversity and the animals/plants that constitute it by prohibiting (except under defined conditions for exportation) all import, export, re-exports and introduction from the sea of species covered by the Convention International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2. Restriction of trade in certain animals and plant species for the protection of species of wild fauna and flora pursuant to CITES
All import, export, re-exports and introduction from the sea of species covered by the Convention International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ( CITES )
Type of measure
CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 20 November 2018
Keywords
Wildlife
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/ARG/1 Argentina 2018
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
Ban/Prohibition Other
1. Prohibition on the importation and exportation…
1. Prohibition on the importation and exportation of certain wild species of fauna and flora and their sub or byproducts pursuant to CITES
Environment related objective
To protect biodiversity and the animals/plants that constitute it by prohibiting (except under defined conditions for exportation) the import and export of certain species covered by the Convention International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ( CITES )

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Prohibition on the importation and exportation of certain wild species of fauna and flora and their sub or byproducts pursuant to CITES
Certain wild species and their sub or byproducts
Type of measure
CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2016-2018 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 December 2017
Keywords
Wildlife
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/ARG/1 Argentina 2018
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
Ban/Prohibition Other
16. Prohibition on the importation and…
16. Prohibition on the importation and exportation of certain wild species of fauna and flora and their sub or byproducts
Environment related objective
To protect biodiversity and the animals/plants that constitute it by prohibiting the import and export of certain species of wild fauna and flora covered by the Convention International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ( CITES )

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
16. Prohibition on the importation and exportation of certain wild species of fauna and flora and their sub or byproducts
Certain wild species and their sub or byproducts
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2016-2018 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 December 2017
Keywords
Wildlife
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2 Brazil 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Import licences Energy
5. Restriction on the importation of nuclear…
5. Restriction on the importation of nuclear minerals and materials
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by imposing restrictions on the importation of nuclear minerals and materials


WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Restriction on the importation of nuclear minerals and materials
Nuclear materials
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2016-2018 and relates to restrictions in force as of 29 August 2018
Keywords
Hazardous

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