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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/628 Japan 2019
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone layer protection
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Establishment of the criteria under the Act on…
Establishment of the criteria under the Act on the Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons.
Environment related objective
Rationalization and reduction of the use of fluorocarbons by accelerating innovation with regard to the reduction of the environmental impacts of fluorocarbons used in each designated products and promoting shift to and dissemination of products which utilize non-fluorocarbon and have low global warming potential
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Establishment of the criteria under the Act on the Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons.
Rigid polyurethane foam stock solution (except for those used for molding and manufacturing the following products) and the following products using rigid polyurethane foam; Heat insulating materials - Refrigerating machines and cold storage machines.
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
71.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in the Autumn of 2019
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Ozone
Climate
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/636 Japan 2019 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
These revisions of the standards under the Act on…
These revisions of the standards under the Act on the Rational Use of Energy include energy consumption efficiency (fuel efficiency) standards for a targeted fiscal year (FY2030), measurement method, requirement for indication, etc. of the products listed in column 4.
Environment related objective
Promoting rationalization of overall energy consumption in Japan through popularization of machineries and equipments with high energy consumption efficiency, in order to cope with the recent increase of energy consumption in the transport sector, climate change, and so forth.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
These revisions of the standards under the Act on the Rational Use of Energy include energy consumption efficiency (fuel efficiency) standards for a targeted fiscal year (FY2030), measurement method, requirement for indication, etc. of the products listed in column 4.
Passenger vehicles (in addition to vehicles already subject to the current standards, electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles, which are expected to become widespread to a considerable extent in years to come, are also made subject to the new standards. More specifically, this revision includes passenger vehicles fueled by gasoline, diesel, or LPG and passenger vehicles with engines powered by externally charged electricity that have a carrying capacity of up to 9 passengers or that have a carrying capacity of 10 or more passengers and a gross vehicle weight up to 3.5t, limiting to type approved vehicles.)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in December 2019
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/637 Japan 2019 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Rigid polyurethane foam, which is expected to…
Rigid polyurethane foam, which is expected to become widespread to a considerable extent in years to come, is newly designated as a specified heat insulation material. New standards to be achieved by FY2026 are established for rigid polyurethane foam.
Environment related objective
Promoting rationalization of overall energy consumption in Japan through popularization of building materials with high level of heat loss prevention performance, in order to cope with the recent increase of energy consumption in the consumer sector, climate change and so forth.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Rigid polyurethane foam, which is expected to become widespread to a considerable extent in years to come, is newly designated as a specified heat insulation material. New standards to be achieved by FY2026 are established for rigid polyurethane foam.
Rigid polyurethane foam heat insulation material
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
91.100.60
91.120.10
392113
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in December 2019
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/JPN Japan 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Loans and financing Mining Mine Pollution Control Loans
Environment related objective
To prevent environmental pollution caused by mining activities by extending loans to cover a portion of mine pollution control costs
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Mine Pollution Control Loans
Companies or persons that conduct mine pollution control through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation
Type of measure
Loans
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/2016 – 3/2017.
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/JPN Japan 2019 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing Energy
Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversion into…
Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City-gas Suppliers
Environment related objective
To promote the introduction of natural gas, one alternative energy to oil, to local-city gas suppliers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City-gas Suppliers
Local city-gas suppliers
Type of measure
Grant/Interest rate subsidy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/2016 – 3/2018.
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/JPN Japan 2019 Alternative and renewable energy Loans and financing Energy
Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduce…
Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas
Environment related objective
To promote the introduction of natural gas, one alternative energy to oil, to local-city gas suppliers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas
Subsidy is given to the Development Bank of Japan
Type of measure
Interest rate subsidy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/2016 – 3/2018.
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/JPN Japan 2019 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Energy
Subsidies for Small and Medium-scale Hydropower…
Subsidies for Small and Medium-scale Hydropower Development
Environment related objective
To promote the development of hydropower, an indigenous energy resource, and reduce the initial generation cost of small and medium-scale hydropower projects by providing subsidies to cover a part of the construction costs.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidies for Small and Medium-scale Hydropower Development
Private companies
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/2016 – 3/2018.
Keywords
Energy
Indigenous
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/JPN Japan 2019 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Energy Geothermal Energy Programme
Environment related objective
To assist with the construction of geothermal power plants for the diffusion of geothermal energy utilization
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Geothermal Energy Programme
Private companies
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/2016 – 3/2018.
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/JPN Japan 2019
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Subsidy for demonstration project for high…
Subsidy for demonstration project for high-efficiency gas turbine technology
Environment related objective
To develop the high efficiency gas turbine for electric utility industry and to improve power generation efficiency from the viewpoint of energy saving and CO2 reduction
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidy for demonstration project for high-efficiency gas turbine technology
Private companies
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/2016 – 3/2018.
Keywords
Energy
Conservation
Climate
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/JPN Japan 2019 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries Fund for the Measure to Recovery Fishery Resources
Environment related objective
To implement comprehensive programs for the promotion of sustainable fisheries, and thereby to ensure stable, safe and efficient supply of food to people
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fund for the Measure to Recovery Fishery Resources
The Government funds various comprehensive programs implemented by non-governmental organizations. Subsidies are provided for sustainable management of fishery resources, promotion of stock enhancement and aquaculture, and conservation of coastal environment for stable supply of food.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/2016 – 3/2018.
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
Conservation
Environment