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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/JPN Japan 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Soil management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Subsidies for developing the local energy supply…
Subsidies for developing the local energy supply bases
Environment related objective
To secure a safely and efficiently stable supply system of petroleum products in local areas (in the case of disaster as well) by removing the underground tanks or promoting the replacement those of large scale and the prevention of the leakage of dangerous substances, introduction of emergency power generators, installation of simple oil dispenser in depopulated areas, and promoting the oil distributers to early find a soil contamination and early take the measures against that
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidies for developing the local energy supply bases
National Petroleum Associations
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/2015 - 3/2016

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy was started in June 2010, and ended in March 2019.
Keywords
Pollution
Hazardous
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/JPN Japan 2017 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
4/2015 - 3/2016

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/JPN Japan 2017 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
4/2015 - 3/2016

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy was started in April 1985. There is no time limit attached to it.
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/JPN Japan 2017 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
4/2015 - 3/2016

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy was started in April 1985. There is no time limit attached to it.
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/JPN Japan 2017 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
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/2015 - 3/2016

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy started in April 1980. There is no time limit attached to it.
Keywords
Energy
Indigenous
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/JPN Japan 2017 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
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/2015 - 3/2016

Duration of the subsidy: 4/1986 - 3/2016
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/JPN Japan 2017
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
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/2015 - 3/2016

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy was started in April 2012 and will end in March 2020.
Keywords
Energy
Conservation
Climate
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/JPN Japan 2017 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
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 to March 2016)

Duration of the subsidy: Duration of the subsidy is determined and provided based on every fiscal year.
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
Conservation
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/JPN/219 Japan 2017 General environmental protection Non-monetary support Agriculture
General services: Research: Research in…
General services: Research:
Research in connection with environmental programmes..
Environment related objective
To support research in connection with environmental programmes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Research:
Research in connection with environmental programmes..
Research in connection with environmental programmes
Type of measure
Research services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Fiscal year 2013
Keywords
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/JPN/219 Japan 2017 Other environmental risks mitigation Non-monetary support Agriculture
General services: Disaster rehabilitation…
General services: Disaster rehabilitation services.
Environment related objective
To support the reconstruction of irrigation/drainage facilities and rural roads damaged by natural disasters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Disaster rehabilitation services.
Irrigation/drainage facilities and rural roads damaged by natural disasters
Type of measure
Disaster rehabilitation services (construction services)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Fiscal year 2013
Keywords
Environment