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The promotion of small scale fishing is a main pillar of Chilean economic development policy. To this end, there are areas exclusively reserved for this activity and a fraction of all global quotas is reserved for small scale fishing. In general, the first five nautical miles of the territorial waters and catching fish from Chile's beaches and in its inland waters are reserved for small scale fishing. However, subject to a technical report from the appropriate Zonal Fishing Council, industrial vessels may carry out fishing operations in regions reserved for small scale fishing in order to exploit specific resources. The extraction of hydrobiological resources from inland waters is reserved exclusively for small scale fishermen.

In order to promote small scale fishing, the Small Scale Fishing Promotion Fund has also been established. The resources of this Fund are used, among other things, for developing the infrastructure required by the sector; training small scale fishermen; and the replenishment of the hydrobiological resources exploited by small scale fishermen and their artificial cultivation. According to the information provided by the authorities, the Fund's budget for 2009 2014 was Ch$4,500 million. There is also a series of other fishery promotion programmes (Table A4.2)

Table A4. 2 Fishery support programmes, 2009 2014
Programme/Description Disbursement Regulatory framework
Volvamos a la mar
Subsidy for the replacement or repair of small scale fishing vessels in regions affected by the earthquake and tsunami of 27 February 2010. 25% of the cost was financed, with a ceiling of 2.1 million pesos per beneficiary. Implemented in 2010 only. Total amount disbursed: 4,623 million pesos Supreme Decree No. 150 of 27 February 2010

Support for divers
Subsidy for the replacement or repair of semi autonomous diving equipment with a view to reactivating the production activities of small scale fishermen affected by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Implemented in 2010 only. Total amount disbursed: 232 million pesos Supreme Decree No. 150 of 27 February 2010

Support for crews
Subsidy for the replacement of fishing gear with a view to reactivating the production activities of small scale fishermen affected by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Total amount disbursed: 202 million pesos Supreme Decree No. 150 of 27 February 2010

Fisheries Administration Fund (FAP)
Finances fishery and aquaculture research projects through 5 work streams: (a) small scale fisheries promotion and development; (b) training, re training, and social support for displaced workers; (c) research into, and promotion, development, administration, surveillance and monitoring of, recreational fishing activities; (d) monitoring and administration of fishery activities; and (e) promotion of marine product consumption. Annual disbursements (million pesos): 2010: 4,518.6; 2011: 4,318.4; 2012: 5,583.9; 2013: 5,992.7; 2014: 8,926.5 Article 173 of Law No 18.892, General Law on Fisheries and Aquaculture

National project competition
Non repayable financing for projects aimed at promoting and developing small scale fisheries in the Valparaíso region. More than 2,042 million pesos disbursed in 2011 and 2012. Application requirements

Programme on non conventional renewable energy (NCRE) in support of small scale fishery productivity
Funding to provide clean energy for production facilities and processes in coves used by small scale fishermen. 58.04 million pesos Exempt Resolution No. 3.452 2013
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Like industrial fishing, small scale fishing is strictly regulated in Chile. Thus, by means of an Undersecretariat resolution, it is possible to: (a) organize days or periods for catching fish; (b) limit the number of daily fishing trips; (c) distribute the small scale fraction of the global catch quota by region, fleet or size of vessel and area; and (d) redistribute 50% of the uncaught balances at the end of each period, by allocating those balances to another region or fishery unit included in the respective global catch quota.

Within the context of the Doha Development Agenda negotiations, Chile is advocating the introduction of WTO disciplines that specifically address the problems of distortion relating to fisheries subsidies and to this end it has submitted several negotiating proposals, individually or jointly with other WTO Members.

The National Environment Commission assesses the environmental impact of foreign investment projects.

Ban on exports is maintained for ozone-depleting substances and new or used products containing substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol (Annexes A, B and Group II of Annex C) to countries that are not parties to that Protocol.

An export permit is required for products listed in CITES Appendices I, II and III.

Prior authorization is required for the export of some wild fauna specimens under CITES.

A Register of Importers and Exporters of Ozone-Depleting Substances maintained in order to ensure compliance with the international commitments arising from the Montreal Protocol.