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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Grants and direct payments Energy
Environmental Aid: Modernisation of electricity…
Environmental Aid: Modernisation of electricity generation installations through transitional free allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances
Environment related objective
To support investments in the modernisation of electricity generation installations through the free allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances to these installations pursuant to Article 10c(5) of the EU ETS Directive, with the aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Aid: Modernisation of electricity generation installations through transitional free allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances
Investments in the modernisation of electricity generation installations
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy is paid on during the transitional period of allocation of free greenhouse gas emission allowances (2013 - 2019).
Keywords
Emissions
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Domestic support in agriculture: General Services…
Domestic support in agriculture: General Services

Legislation under which is granted:
- National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2007-2013";
- National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2014-2020";
- The Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2007-2013 (OFAP 2007-2013);
- The Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2014-2020 (OFAP 2014-2020);
(. . . )
Environment related objective
To, inter alia, promote organic farming and the conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Domestic support in agriculture: General Services

Legislation under which is granted:
- National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2007-2013";
- National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2014-2020";
- The Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2007-2013 (OFAP 2007-2013);
- The Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2014-2020 (OFAP 2014-2020);
(. . . )
Support for research is provided to the various institutions for development of agricultural policies, applied research for plant and livestock production, research related to breeding, incl. support for the breeding of farm animals and conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources.

For organic farming programmes, the coverage of the measure is not specified.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy:
Development Plan Gathering and Storing the Genetic Resources of Agricultural Cultures 2007 - 2013 (new 2014 - 2020) and the Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2007 - 2013 (new 2014 - 2020)
Keywords
Conservation
Genetic
Organic
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable…
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing Agriculture, Forestry
Domestic support in agriculture: Structural…
Domestic support in agriculture: Structural Adjustment Assistance Provided Through Investment Aids
Environment related objective
Measure 1. 6 – To improve the competitiveness of agricultural and non-wood forestry sector through the improvement of the general performance of agricultural and non-wood forestry produce processing enterprises (improvement of general economic indicators, decrease in environmental load, growth of export potential, etc. ), and to ensure their long-term sustainability
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Domestic support in agriculture: Structural Adjustment Assistance Provided Through Investment Aids
Agricultural and non-wood forestry produce processing enterprises
Type of measure
Grants and guarantees
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of the subsidy is the validation period of the Rural Development Plan 2007 - 2013, for state aid measures the validation period ends 2014 (new similar measures since 2015 with validation period of 2020) and de minimis measures, the validation period is the end of 2020.
Keywords
Forest
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016
Afforestation/reforestation, Animal protection,…
Afforestation/reforestation, Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Soil management and conservation, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under…
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Environmental Programs
Environment related objective
To introduce environmentally friendly production methods and increase the share of organic farming in traditional agriculture that will promote sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of organic foodstuffs, and facilitates the preservation of the natural fertility of the soil, the assurance of biological diversity and the continued use of semi-natural grasslands (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 measure 2. 3);
To promote the afforestation of agricultural land that is unsuitable for agricultural production and is out of use;
To improve animal welfare (grazing animals), to maintain and improve biological and landscape diversity and to improve the soil fertility of cultural grasslands (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 measure 2. 4); and
To compensate for the loss of yield caused by wild animals and birds (protected by the Nature Conservation Act) for agricultural producers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Environmental Programs
Farmers (natural and legal persons, civil law partnerships and other associations of persons without the status of a legal person)
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of the Rural Development Plan 2007 - 2013, for de minimis aid, the validation period is the end of 2020.
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Forest
Conservation
Organic
Soil
Bio
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 European Union: Estonia 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under…
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Regional Assistance Programs
Environment related objective
To maintain biological and landscape diversity (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 measures 2. 1 and 2. 2); and
To contribute to the sustainable use of private forest land located in NATURA 2000 areas (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 measures 2. 7 NATURA 2000)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Regional Assistance Programs
Land use in less-favoured areas (LFA) and NATURA 2000 areas
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014

Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of the Rural Development Plan 2007 - 2013.
Keywords
Bio
Sustainable
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/298/EU European Union 2016 Alternative and renewable energy Countervailing measure / investigation Energy
Countervailing measures against biodiesel from…
Countervailing measures against biodiesel from Canada
Environment related objective
Countervailing measures against biodiesel from Canada
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Countervailing measures against biodiesel from Canada
Biodiesel
Investigation ID number: AS532 CA
[R619]
Type of measure
Countervailing duties
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Initiation: 19.05.2015
Investigation period: 01.04.2014 - 31.03.2015
Interim review (partial)

Date of original imposition: 11.05.2011
Date of extension: 15.09.2015
Keywords
Bio
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/298/EU European Union 2016 Alternative and renewable energy Countervailing measure / investigation Energy, Manufacturing
Countervailing measures against crystalline…
Countervailing measures against crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells) from China
Environment related objective
Countervailing measures against crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells) from China
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Countervailing measures against crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells) from China
Crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells)
Investigation ID number: AS594 CN [R622]
Type of measure
Countervailing duties
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Initiation: 29.05.2015
Anti - circumvention

Date of original imposition: 05.12.2013
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/298/EU 2016 Alternative and renewable energy Countervailing measure / investigation Energy, Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Countervailing measures against crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells) from China
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Countervailing measures against crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells) from China
Crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells)
Investigation ID number: AS594 CN [R622]
Type of measure
Countervailing duties
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Initiation: 05.12.2015
Investigation period: 01.10.2014 - 30.09.2015
Sunset review

Date of original imposition: 05.12.2013
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/298/EU European Union 2016 Alternative and renewable energy Countervailing measure / investigation Energy, Manufacturing
Countervailing measures against crystalline…
Countervailing measures against crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells) from Malaysia
Environment related objective
Countervailing measures against crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells) from Malaysia
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Countervailing measures against crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells) from Malaysia
Crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells)
Investigation ID number: AS594 MY [R622]
Type of measure
Subsidy investigation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Initiation: 29.05.2015
Anti - circumvention
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/298/EU European Union 2016 Alternative and renewable energy Countervailing measure / investigation Energy, Manufacturing
Countervailing measures against crystalline…
Countervailing measures against crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells) from Chinese Taipei
Environment related objective
Countervailing measures against crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells) from Chinese Taipei
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Countervailing measures against crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells) from Chinese Taipei
Crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i. e. cells)
Investigation ID number: AS594 TW [R622]
Type of measure
Subsidy investigation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Initiation: 29.05.2015
Anti - circumvention
Keywords
Energy