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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/EU/ADD.28 European Union: United Kingdom 2019 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
Environment related objective
To promote sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. It also fosters the implementation of measures that are subject to new rules to ensure better compliance of EU Member States and operators with the objectives, rules and targets of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
Beneficiaries are selected on the basis of selection criteria agreed between the 4 Devolved Governments and Administrations, and the UK Managing Authority. Beneficiaries can include fishermen, fishermen organisations, businesses involved with fisheries, aquaculture, fish processing sectors, SMEs, fish producer organisations, professional organisations, fisheries local action groups, cooperatives and local and national public bodies.
Type of measure
Co-financing
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2014-2020
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GBR/29 United Kingdom 2018 Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or…
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
The draft regulations prohibit the use of…
The draft regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of any such products containing microbeads in Wales
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and animal health by proposing to introduce legislation to ban the manufacture and sale of "rinse-off" cosmetics and personal care products containing microbeads on the grounds that they cause harm to living species in the marine environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The draft regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of any such products containing microbeads in Wales
Cosmetics and Personal Care products - Microbeads
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.100.70
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 30 June 2018
Keywords
Environment
Bio
Fish
Wildlife
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GBR/30 United Kingdom 2018 Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or…
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
The draft regulations prohibit the use of…
The draft regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of any such products containing microbeads in Scotland
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and animal health by proposing to introduce legislation to ban the manufacture and sale of "rinse-off" cosmetics and personal care products containing microbeads on the grounds that they cause harm to living species in the marine environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The draft regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of any such products containing microbeads in Scotland
Cosmetics and Personal Care products - Microbeads
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.100.70
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: To be determined, however we anticipate an introduction of the ban on manufacture and sale of microbeads in rinse-off personal care products of 19 June 2018.
Keywords
Environment
Bio
Fish
Wildlife
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GBR/31 United Kingdom 2018
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The draft regulations make amendments to national…
The draft regulations make amendments to national approval schemes for Small-series type approval and Individual approval, which were set up in 2009 as foreseen under Article 23 and 24 of Directive 2007/46/EC on road vehicle approval. The national approval schemes offer manufacturers who sell low volumes of vehicles and sell them only into the UK, an alternative to obtaining European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) . The regulations include provisions for accepting national approvals from other member states, in line with Articles 23-6, 23-7 and 24-6 of the Directive which specify the Mutual Recognition procedures which must be followed. The technical standards for the national approval schemes have been updated to cover the latest EU regulations on Emissions and Safety, and are closely based on the requirements in the relevant EC Directives.

In addition we are proposing an amendment to passenger car fuel consumption regulations, in order to implement Commission Recommendation of 31.5.2017 on the use of fuel consumption and CO2 emission values type-approved and measured in accordance with the World Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) when making information available for consumers pursuant to Directive 1999/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council around the introduction of WLTP testing.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment make amendments to national approval schemes for Fuel Consumption and CO2 emissions information
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The draft regulations make amendments to national approval schemes for Small-series type approval and Individual approval, which were set up in 2009 as foreseen under Article 23 and 24 of Directive 2007/46/EC on road vehicle approval. The national approval schemes offer manufacturers who sell low volumes of vehicles and sell them only into the UK, an alternative to obtaining European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) . The regulations include provisions for accepting national approvals from other member states, in line with Articles 23-6, 23-7 and 24-6 of the Directive which specify the Mutual Recognition procedures which must be followed. The technical standards for the national approval schemes have been updated to cover the latest EU regulations on Emissions and Safety, and are closely based on the requirements in the relevant EC Directives.

In addition we are proposing an amendment to passenger car fuel consumption regulations, in order to implement Commission Recommendation of 31.5.2017 on the use of fuel consumption and CO2 emission values type-approved and measured in accordance with the World Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) when making information available for consumers pursuant to Directive 1999/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council around the introduction of WLTP testing.
Motor vehicles - Fuel Consumption and CO2 emissions information
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.080
43.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 1 July 2018
Keywords
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GBR/32 United Kingdom 2018 Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or…
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
The draft regulations prohibit the use of…
The draft regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of any such products containing microbeads in Northern Ireland
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and animal health by proposing to introduce legislation to ban the manufacture and sale of "rinse-off" cosmetics and personal care products containing microbeads on the grounds that they cause harm to living species in the marine environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The draft regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of any such products containing microbeads in Northern Ireland
Cosmetics and Personal Care products - Microbeads
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.100.70
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: The prohibition on the manufacture of relevant products and the prohibition on the sale of relevant products will come into force in September 2018.
Keywords
Environment
Bio
Fish
Wildlife
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GBR/28 United Kingdom 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
The Environmental Protection (Microbeads) …
The Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (England) Regulations 2017: The draft regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of any such products containing microbeads
Environment related objective
To protect the environment, in particular living species in the marine environment; and minimize microbeads as an avoidable source of marine pollution since these particles do not biodegrade
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (England) Regulations 2017: The draft regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of any such products containing microbeads
Cosmetics and Personal Care products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The prohibition on the manufacture of relevant products will come into force on 1 January 2018 and the prohibition on the sale of relevant products will come into force on 30 June 2018.
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.28 European Union: United Kingdom 2017 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments Services DFC- Urban Development Grant SCHEME
Environment related objective
To promote environmental improvement by acting as a stimulus for the development of vacant, derelict or underused land or buildings
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DFC- Urban Development Grant SCHEME
UDG is currently available for speculative developments, owner-occupier new-build and refurbishment schemes, in specific priority urban areas designated by DSD. The grant is available for a range of physical development projects in sectors such as inner/middle city housing, commercial, retail and light industrial.
Type of measure
Cash grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 and 2016

Duration of the subsidy: UDG was first introduced in 1982 under the Social Need (Grants) Act (NI) 1970, which was subsequently replaced by the Social Need (NI) Order 1986. The form and focus of the UDG scheme is reviewed periodically and policy is kept under continuous review.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.28 European Union: United Kingdom 2017 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy DFE - Renewable Heat Incentive (2012-2020)
Environment related objective
To promote renewable energy generation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DFE - Renewable Heat Incentive (2012-2020)
All eligible commercial renewable heat technology installations
Type of measure
Technology based tariff incentives
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 and 2016

Duration of the subsidy: 1 July 2012 to 31 March 2040
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.28 European Union: United Kingdom 2017 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture DAERA - Research challenge fund
Environment related objective
To further the sustainability of Northern Ireland's agri-food and rural enterprises
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DAERA - Research challenge fund
Industry partners from the agri-food and rural sector that have manufacturing or processing capability or other rural economic activity in Northern Ireland; and Public sector research establishments
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 and 2016

Duration of the subsidy: 1 January 2008 to 31 October 2016
Keywords
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.28 European Union: United Kingdom 2017
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change…
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Grants and direct payments Energy, Services
SEUPB – SPIRE (Storage Platform for the…
SEUPB – SPIRE (Storage Platform for the Integration of Renewable Energy) Project
Environment related objective
To support environmental studies linked to investments in the promotion of energy from renewable sources

This environmental study is part of a larger project that is investigating the potential for compressed air to be used as an energy storage medium. This element will investigate the potential of salt caverns as a Compressed Air Energy Storage medium.
The SPIRE project will provide an informed evidence base on the potential to develop the salt caverns below Larne as a Compressed Air Energy Storage medium which, working in tandem with wind energy, will lead to reductions in carbon emissions by reducing the amount of electricity that has to be generated using conventional fossil fuels.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
SEUPB – SPIRE (Storage Platform for the Integration of Renewable Energy) Project
The University of Ulster as Lead Partner and private sector company Gaelectric
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 and 2016

Duration of the subsidy: 1st July 2013 - 31st October 2015
Keywords
Environment
Renewable
Energy
Emissions
Climate