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General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/840 European Union 2015
Environmental goods and services promotion, Other…
Environmental goods and services promotion, Other environmental risks mitigation, Soil management and conservation, Water management and conservation
 Other measures Services
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service…
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers in Remediation and clean up of soil and waters from LDCs
Environment related objective
To promote environmental services by granting Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers in Remediation and clean up of soil and waters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers in Remediation and clean up of soil and waters from LDCs
Environmental Services: Remediation and clean up of soil and waters
Type of measure
Preferential market access
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Pollution
Water
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/840 European Union 2015
Environmental goods and services promotion, Other…
Environmental goods and services promotion, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Other measures Services
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service…
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers in Noise and vibration abatement (Noise abatement services) from LDCs
Environment related objective
To promote environmental services by granting Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers in Noise and vibration abatement (Noise abatement services)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers in Noise and vibration abatement (Noise abatement services) from LDCs
Environmental Services: Noise and vibration abatement (Noise abatement services)
Type of measure
Preferential market access
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/840 European Union 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental goods…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental goods and services promotion, Natural resources conservation
 Other measures Services
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service…
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers in Protection of biodiversity and landscape from LDCs
Environment related objective
To promote environmental services by granting Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers in Nature and landscape protection services
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers in Protection of biodiversity and landscape from LDCs
Environmental Services: Nature and landscape protection services
Type of measure
Preferential market access
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/840 European Union 2015
Environmental goods and services promotion,…
Environmental goods and services promotion, General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Other measures Services
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service…
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers in Other environmental & ancillary services from LDCs
Environment related objective
To promote environmental services by granting Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers in Other environmental & ancillary services
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers in Other environmental & ancillary services from LDCs
Other environmental & ancillary services
Type of measure
Preferential market access
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/840 European Union 2015
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Services
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service…
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers from LDCs
3. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards and licensing requirements and procedures when they do not constitute a market access or a national treatment limitation. Those measures (e.g. need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, non-discriminatory requirement that certain activities may not be carried out in environmental protected zones or areas of particular historic and artistic interest), even if not listed, apply in any case to investors of the LDC Members.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by reserving regulatory rights by stipulating that certain activities may not be carried out in environmental protected zones or areas of particular historic and artistic interest
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers from LDCs
3. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards and licensing requirements and procedures when they do not constitute a market access or a national treatment limitation. Those measures (e.g. need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, non-discriminatory requirement that certain activities may not be carried out in environmental protected zones or areas of particular historic and artistic interest), even if not listed, apply in any case to investors of the LDC Members.
Services
Type of measure
Reservation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/840 European Union 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Services
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service…
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers from LDCs
4. DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Description of reservations
In AT (Austria): Unbound for distribution of pyrotechnical goods, of ignitable articles and blasting devices and of toxic substances.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by stipulating unbound reservations for distribution of pyrotechnical goods, of ignitable articles and blasting devices and of toxic substances.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Preferential Treatment to Services and Service Suppliers from LDCs
4. DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Description of reservations
In AT (Austria): Unbound for distribution of pyrotechnical goods, of ignitable articles and blasting devices and of toxic substances.
Distribution of pyrotechnical goods, of ignitable articles and blasting devices and of toxic substances
Type of measure
Reservation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Regulation 4 of the Customs (Prohibited Export)…
Regulation 4 of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958; Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports); Act 1989 (the Act)

Prohibition (QRNo. 1) except under defined conditions of exportation (CP-X) of Asbestos and goods containing asbestos

Exportation of asbestos and goods containing asbestos is prohibited unless the goods are raw materials that contain naturally occurring traces of asbestos, or the asbestos is, or the goods are, hazardous waste as defined in section 4 of the Act, or a confirmation in accordance with sub-regulation (3) has been issued by the relevant State or Territory agency, or permission has been granted by the Minister administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 or a person authorised by that Minister.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with Rotterdam Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (the Rotterdam Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 4 of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958; Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports); Act 1989 (the Act)

Prohibition (QRNo. 1) except under defined conditions of exportation (CP-X) of Asbestos and goods containing asbestos

Exportation of asbestos and goods containing asbestos is prohibited unless the goods are raw materials that contain naturally occurring traces of asbestos, or the asbestos is, or the goods are, hazardous waste as defined in section 4 of the Act, or a confirmation in accordance with sub-regulation (3) has been issued by the relevant State or Territory agency, or permission has been granted by the Minister administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 or a person authorised by that Minister.
Asbestos
Type of measure
CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2014
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Chemicals
Regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export)…
Regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958; Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations (the AgVet Regulations)

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 2) of chemicals listed in Schedule 2 of the Customs Regulations (require an export permit)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with Stockholm Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (the Stockholm Convention); the Rotterdam Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958; Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations (the AgVet Regulations)

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 2) of chemicals listed in Schedule 2 of the Customs Regulations (require an export permit)
Agricultural and veterinary chemicals
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2015
Keywords
Organic
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences Other
Environment Protection and Biodiversity…
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 6)

Cetacean specimens may only be exported without a permit when they are accompanied by a Pre-CITES certificate demonstrating that the specimen was taken prior to 1975. All other exports require a permit from the Department of the Environment. Permits are issued only for non-commercial purposes (research, education, exhibition, conservation)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 6)

Cetacean specimens may only be exported without a permit when they are accompanied by a Pre-CITES certificate demonstrating that the specimen was taken prior to 1975. All other exports require a permit from the Department of the Environment. Permits are issued only for non-commercial purposes (research, education, exhibition, conservation)
Cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), parts of cetaceans or products derived from cetaceans.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2016
Keywords
Bio
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences Other
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and…
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation and Prohibition (QRNo. 13) except under defined conditions for exportation

A plant or animal species that is listed under CITES is subject to an export permit. Restrictions vary according to the CITES appendix listing (I, II or III) . There are some exemptions for exports of personal and household effects (non–live specimens) . The export of Australian native species that are not included on the List of Exempt Native Species require an export permit provided they are from an approved source or they are for a non-commercial purpose as specified in the Act
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation and Prohibition (QRNo. 13) except under defined conditions for exportation

A plant or animal species that is listed under CITES is subject to an export permit. Restrictions vary according to the CITES appendix listing (I, II or III) . There are some exemptions for exports of personal and household effects (non–live specimens) . The export of Australian native species that are not included on the List of Exempt Native Species require an export permit provided they are from an approved source or they are for a non-commercial purpose as specified in the Act
Animal and plant species and all products manufactured from species (including some medicinal products) listed in the appendices to the CITES . Examples include black coral, orchids and ivory products. Australian native animals and plants which are not described in the List of Exempt Native Specimens require an export permit.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation; CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2017
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife