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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/3 European Union 2014
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and…
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Chemicals
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European…
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (OJ L 286, 31.10.2009)
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer - In the context of the Vienna convention for the protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on the substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, the European Commission issues ODS licences based on applications submitted via the ODS Licensing System. Imports (as well as exports) of controlled substances, referred to hereby as ozone depleting substances (ODS) and products and equipment containing or relying on ODS are prohibited. However, there are exemptions to this prohibition. Below, the responses to the questionnaire focus on the procedures in place for the importation of controlled substances.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (OJ L 286, 31.10.2009)
Ozone -depleting substances (ODS); Mixtures of substances containing ODS; Products & equipment containing or relying on ODS
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Ozone
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/720 European Union 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Services
Regulation No 1257/2013 of the European…
Regulation No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on ship recycling and amending Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 and Directive 2009/16/EC
As most large vessels contain hazardous materials such as asbestos, PCBs, TBT, and CFCs, their export to non-OECD countries for recycling has been prohibited under the EU Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR), the adaptation of the Basel International Convention and its Ban amendment in the EU. However, economic incentives, the high mobility of ships and insufficient recycling capacity in the OECD have led to most of the recycling to take place in Asia, often in substandard conditions.
Environment related objective
To enable protecting the EU marine environment from pollution caused by ships calling at EU ports or anchorages; to help the recycling yard formulate a safer and more environmentally sound plan for decommissioning the ship.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on ship recycling and amending Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 and Directive 2009/16/EC
As most large vessels contain hazardous materials such as asbestos, PCBs, TBT, and CFCs, their export to non-OECD countries for recycling has been prohibited under the EU Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR), the adaptation of the Basel International Convention and its Ban amendment in the EU. However, economic incentives, the high mobility of ships and insufficient recycling capacity in the OECD have led to most of the recycling to take place in Asia, often in substandard conditions.
Ship recycling
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/724 European Union 2014 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Energy, Services
REGULATION (EU) No 347/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN…
REGULATION (EU) No 347/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 364/2006/EC.
Environment related objective
To promote the integration of sustainable energy; to get rid of "bottlenecks" in the EU energy grids; to stop the isolation of certain regions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
REGULATION (EU) No 347/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 364/2006/EC.
Trans-European energy infrastructure
Type of measure
Regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Sustainable
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/2 European Union 2014
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and…
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Chemicals, Manufacturing
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European…
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer. (Ch. 4) O.J. L 286, 31.10.2009
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer and to comply with obligations under the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer. (Ch. 4) O.J. L 286, 31.10.2009
Substances or products and equipment containing or relying on controlled substances, where the controlled that deplete the ozone layer.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/2 European Union 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Chemicals
Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European…
Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 (OJ L 201, 27.07.2012) as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 73/2013 (OJ L26, 26.01.2013) - Prohibition or restriction of export of certain hazardous chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through tackling hazardous chemicals and to comply with obligations under the Stockholm and Rotterdam conventions. - Protection of human health and the environment, inter alia.
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous
Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 (OJ L 201, 27.07.2012) as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 73/2013 (OJ L26, 26.01.2013) - Prohibition or restriction of export of certain hazardous chemicals
Certain hazardous chemicals - (a) Certain hazardous chemicals that are subject to the prior
informed consent procedure under the Rotterdam Convention,
(b) certain hazardous chemicals that are banned or severely
restricted within the Union;
(c) chemicals that are classified as Persistent Organic Pollutants and subject to the Stockholm Convention
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Organic
Pollution
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/2 European Union 2014
Animal protection, Plant protection, MEAs…
Animal protection, Plant protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Other
Commission Regulation (EU) No 750/2013 of 29 July…
Commission Regulation (EU) No 750/2013 of 29 July 2013 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. OJ L 12, 7.8.2013
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species and to comply with obligations under CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Commission Regulation (EU) No 750/2013 of 29 July 2013 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. OJ L 12, 7.8.2013
Certain animals and plant species for the protection of species of wild fauna and flora
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/2 European Union 2014
Waste management and recycling, MEAs…
Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Other
Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European…
Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006 on shipments of waste (OJ L 190, 12.7.2006, p.1) and its subsequent amendments - In certain specific circumstances the import/export of waste is restricted. Notably:
1) a prohibition on exports to third countries of waste intended for disposal (except to EFTA countries which are party to the Basel Convention), as well as on exports of hazardous waste intended for recovery, except those directed to countries to which OECD Decision applies (the OECD Decision concerns the control of trans-boundary movements of waste s destined for recovery operations).
2) a prohibition on imports from third countries of waste intended for disposal or recovery, except from countries to which the above OECD Decision applies, third countries which are party to the Basel Convention, countries which have concluded a bilateral agreement with the EU or MSs, or other areas during situations of crisis.
Environment related objective
To establish the procedures and control regimes for the shipment of waste, depending on the origin, destination and route of the shipment, the type of waste shipped and the type of treatment to be applied to the waste at its destination. To comply with the obligations under the Basel Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006 on shipments of waste (OJ L 190, 12.7.2006, p.1) and its subsequent amendments - In certain specific circumstances the import/export of waste is restricted. Notably:
1) a prohibition on exports to third countries of waste intended for disposal (except to EFTA countries which are party to the Basel Convention), as well as on exports of hazardous waste intended for recovery, except those directed to countries to which OECD Decision applies (the OECD Decision concerns the control of trans-boundary movements of waste s destined for recovery operations).
2) a prohibition on imports from third countries of waste intended for disposal or recovery, except from countries to which the above OECD Decision applies, third countries which are party to the Basel Convention, countries which have concluded a bilateral agreement with the EU or MSs, or other areas during situations of crisis.
Hazardous Waste - Typologies of waste as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/2 European Union 2014 Sustainable fisheries management Import licences, Export licences Fisheries
Council Implementing Decision of 24 March 2014…
Council Implementing Decision of 24 March 2014 establishing a list of non-cooperating third countries in fighting IUU fishing pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Council Implementing Decision of 24 March 2014 establishing a list of non-cooperating third countries in fighting IUU fishing pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
Fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country (Belize, Kingdom of Cambodia, Republic of Guinea) as defined in the EU Regulation
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/1/EU/1 European Union 2014 Sustainable agriculture management
Public procurement, Tax concessions, Non-monetary…
Public procurement, Tax concessions, Non-monetary support
 Services
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 597/2009 of 11 June…
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 597/2009 of 11 June 2009 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community
ANNEX IV - DOMESTIC SUPPORT: THE BASIS OF EXEMPTION FROM THE REDUCTION COMMITMENTS
(...) Government general services.
Environment related objective
To support agricultural activities by the following services:
(1) research, including general research, research in connection with environmental programmes, and research programmes relating to particular products;
(2) infrastructural services, including: electricity reticulation, roads and other means of transport, market and port facilities, water supply facilities, dams and drainage schemes, and infrastructural works associated with environmental programmes.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 597/2009 of 11 June 2009 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community
ANNEX IV - DOMESTIC SUPPORT: THE BASIS OF EXEMPTION FROM THE REDUCTION COMMITMENTS
(...) Government general services.
Agriculture and the rural community
Type of measure
Domestic support
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/1/EU/1 European Union 2014 Other environmental risks mitigation Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing All products/economic activities
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 597/2009 of 11 June…
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 597/2009 of 11 June 2009 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community
ANNEX IV - DOMESTIC SUPPORT: THE BASIS OF EXEMPTION FROM THE REDUCTION COMMITMENTS
(...) Government payments for relief from natural disasters:
Environment related objective
To relieve producers from natural disasters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 597/2009 of 11 June 2009 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community
ANNEX IV - DOMESTIC SUPPORT: THE BASIS OF EXEMPTION FROM THE REDUCTION COMMITMENTS
(...) Government payments for relief from natural disasters:
Producers who suffer from natural disasters
Type of measure
State payments
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union
Keywords
Environment