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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHL/377 Chile 2016 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Technical protocol on procedures for measuring…
Technical protocol on procedures for measuring noise from light and medium-sized vehicles and motorcycles during dynamic and stationary testing

The notified protocol seeks to establish the accepted measuring procedures for the dynamic and stationary testing referred to in the relevant Standard, and describes the measuring procedure for dynamic testing carried out in the country.

Relevant documents:
 Ley N° 19.300, sobre bases generales del medio ambiente (Law No. 19.300 establishing general environmental principles)
 D.S. N° 7 de 2015 del Ministerio del Medio Ambiente, Norma de Emisión de Ruidos para Vehículos Livianos, Medianos y Motocicletas (Supreme Decree No. 7 of 2015 of the Ministry of the Environment : Noise emission standard for light and medium-sized vehicles and motorcycles)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing accepted measuring procedures for the dynamic and stationary testing
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Technical protocol on procedures for measuring noise from light and medium-sized vehicles and motorcycles during dynamic and stationary testing

The notified protocol seeks to establish the accepted measuring procedures for the dynamic and stationary testing referred to in the relevant Standard, and describes the measuring procedure for dynamic testing carried out in the country.

Relevant documents:
 Ley N° 19.300, sobre bases generales del medio ambiente (Law No. 19.300 establishing general environmental principles)
 D.S. N° 7 de 2015 del Ministerio del Medio Ambiente, Norma de Emisión de Ruidos para Vehículos Livianos, Medianos y Motocicletas (Supreme Decree No. 7 of 2015 of the Ministry of the Environment : Noise emission standard for light and medium-sized vehicles and motorcycles)
Light and medium-sized vehicles; Motorcycles.
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force not specified
Keywords
Environment
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/CHL/522 Chile 2016 Waste management and recycling
Regulation affecting movement or transit,…
Regulation affecting movement or transit, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Phytosanitary requirements for the importation,…
Phytosanitary requirements for the importation, temporary admission and transit of used machinery, and repeal of Resolution No. 2.979 of 2001
1. The notified text establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation, temporary admission and transit of used machinery.
2. Used machinery shall be understood to mean the following: agricultural, forestry , gardening and earth-moving machinery, equipment, tools and parts thereof, waste compactors, and any other machinery designated by the Service, in accordance with the associated phytosanitary risk.

3. Used machinery entering national territory, whether imported or admitted temporarily, must be clean and free of soil , plant remains and regulated pests. To this end it must be clean ed inside and out, in the country of origin, using a pressure washer, steam, forced or aspirated air, or another appropriate method, with parts being disassembled if necessary.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating waste compactors and used machinery
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Phytosanitary requirements for the importation, temporary admission and transit of used machinery, and repeal of Resolution No. 2.979 of 2001
1. The notified text establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation, temporary admission and transit of used machinery.
2. Used machinery shall be understood to mean the following: agricultural, forestry , gardening and earth-moving machinery, equipment, tools and parts thereof, waste compactors, and any other machinery designated by the Service, in accordance with the associated phytosanitary risk.

3. Used machinery entering national territory, whether imported or admitted temporarily, must be clean and free of soil , plant remains and regulated pests. To this end it must be clean ed inside and out, in the country of origin, using a pressure washer, steam, forced or aspirated air, or another appropriate method, with parts being disassembled if necessary.
Used machinery
Type of measure
Import requirements; Regulation affecting movement or transit; Phytosanitary requirements; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force upon publication in the Official Journal
Keywords
Waste
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/CHL/527 Chile 2016
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Conformity assessment procedures Other
Specific health requirements for the importation…
Specific health requirements for the importation into Chile of ornamental and exhibition birds
1. The notified text establishes specific health requirements for the importation into Chile of ornamental and exhibition birds, including birds intended for exhibition centres such as zoos and circuses, for genetic improvement, or for sale as pets or fighting birds.
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4. Birds
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4.3. They must have a CITES certificate, when appropriate.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by requiring CITES certificate for birds
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Specific health requirements for the importation into Chile of ornamental and exhibition birds
1. The notified text establishes specific health requirements for the importation into Chile of ornamental and exhibition birds, including birds intended for exhibition centres such as zoos and circuses, for genetic improvement, or for sale as pets or fighting birds.
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4. Birds
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4.3. They must have a CITES certificate, when appropriate.
Ornamental and exhibition birds
Type of measure
Certificate requirement
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force upon publication in the Official Journal
Keywords
MEAs
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/CHL Chile 2016 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support Fisheries Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund (FFPA)
Environment related objective
To foster the sustainable development of the Chilean small-scale fisheries sector and support small-scale fishermen's organizations legally established in Chile to improve the living and working conditions of their members, in a resource- and environment-friendly manner:
(a) by developing infrastructure for small-scale fishing;
(b) by providing training and technical assistance for small-scale fishermen and organizations thereof;
(c) by restocking the hydrobiological resources mainly exploited by small-scale fishermen; and
(d) by marketing fisheries products and managing production centres.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund (FFPA)
Small-scale fishermen's organizations legally established in Chile that submit projects seeking to improve the living and working conditions of their members in a sustainable and resource- and environment-friendly manner
Type of measure
Full or partial funding of projects managed by small-scale fishermen's organizations through a national public tender system
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2009 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy: The programme is of indefinite duration. The subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/CHL Chile 2016 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries Fisheries Administration Fund (FAP)
Environment related objective
To promote the sustainable development of fisheries activities
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fisheries Administration Fund (FAP)
Small-scale fishermen's organizations legally established in Chile that submit projects

As a general rule, the FAP finances:
a. fisheries and aquaculture research projects;
b. programmes for the monitoring, control and management of fisheries activities;
c. programmes and projects for the promotion and development of small-scale fisheries;
d. workforce reintegration programme for former industry workers;
e. training activities for both current and former fishing industry workers;
f. high-level technical study programmes for both current and former fishing industry workers;
g. social support programmes for former workers of the extractive or processing fishing industry;
h. projects for research into and restoration of the habitat of hydrobiological species of significance to recreational fishing, and programmes for the promotion, dissemination, management, monitoring and control of this activity;
i. programmes and projects promoting the consumption of hydrobiological resources; and
j. fisheries recovery programmes for small-scale fishermen, crews of special vessels and factory workers.
Type of measure
Full or partial funding of projects, on the basis of competitive bidding aimed at small-scale fishermen's organizations and allocated directly to the beneficiaries, in the following four areas:
• promotion and development of small-scale fisheries, and; • training, social support and occupational re-training for both displaced and non-displaced fishing industry workers; • research in relation to, and promotion, development, management, monitoring and control of, recreational fishing activities; and
• promotion of the human consumption of marine products.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2010 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy: The programme is of indefinite duration. The subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Wildlife
Agriculture G/AG/N/CHL/48 Chile 2016 Sustainable agriculture management Non-monetary support Agriculture
General services: Research: Research and…
General services: Research:
Research and development centres
Environment related objective
To support the generation, adaptation and dissemination of scientific and technological knowledge and products that contribute to the sustainable (social, economic and environmental) development of the competitiveness of the various agricultural sector actors
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Research:
Research and development centres
The agricultural sector
Type of measure
Research services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2014
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Agriculture G/AG/N/CHL/48 Chile 2016 Sustainable agriculture management Non-monetary support Agriculture
General services: Research: Development…
General services: Research:
Development promotion services (PRODESAL and PRODECOP)
Environment related objective
To improve productivity and the environmental situation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Research:
Development promotion services (PRODESAL and PRODECOP)
The agricultural sector
Type of measure
Technical advisory services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2014
Keywords
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/CHL/48 Chile 2016 Energy conservation and efficiency Non-monetary support Agriculture
General services: Extension and advisory services…
General services: Extension and advisory services:
Irrigation and Energy Efficiency Pre-Investment Programmes (PIR and PIEE)
Environment related objective
To support irrigation projects for irrigation and energy efficiency improvement
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Extension and advisory services:
Irrigation and Energy Efficiency Pre-Investment Programmes (PIR and PIEE)
Irrigation and energy efficiency
Type of measure
Advisory services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2014
Keywords
Energy
Agriculture G/AG/N/CHL/48 Chile 2016 Sustainable agriculture management Non-monetary support Agriculture
General services: Research: Research and…
General services: Research:
Research and development centres
Environment related objective
To support the generation, adaptation and dissemination of scientific and technological knowledge and products that contribute to the sustainable (social, economic and environmental) development of the competitiveness of the various agricultural sector actors
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Research:
Research and development centres
The agricultural sector
Type of measure
Research services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Agriculture G/AG/N/CHL/48 Chile 2016 Sustainable agriculture management Non-monetary support Agriculture
General services: Research: Development…
General services: Research:
Development promotion services (PRODESAL and PRODECOP)
Environment related objective
To improve productivity and the environmental situation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Research:
Development promotion services (PRODESAL and PRODECOP)
The agricultural sector
Type of measure
Technical advisory services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015
Keywords
Environment