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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/USA/2 United States of America 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C…
Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.): Prohibition on the importation of certain toxic substances
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through management of certain toxic substances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.): Prohibition on the importation of certain toxic substances
Certain toxic substances
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/USA/2 United States of America 2014 Ozone layer protection Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 7671o…
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 7671o): Prohibition on the importation of certain ozone -depleting substances
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 7671o): Prohibition on the importation of certain ozone -depleting substances
Certain ozone -depleting substances
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/USA/2 United States of America 2014 Natural resources conservation Ban/Prohibition Fisheries, Other
The Lacey Act of 1900, as amended. (16 U.S.C…
The Lacey Act of 1900, as amended. (16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.): Prohibition on importing, exporting, transporting, selling, receiving, acquiring, or purchasing in interstate or foreign commerce any fish, wildlife or plant, with some exceptions, taken, possessed, transported or sold in violation of relevant U.S. or foreign laws.
Environment related objective
To protect certain fish, wildlife and plant products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Lacey Act of 1900, as amended. (16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.): Prohibition on importing, exporting, transporting, selling, receiving, acquiring, or purchasing in interstate or foreign commerce any fish, wildlife or plant, with some exceptions, taken, possessed, transported or sold in violation of relevant U.S. or foreign laws.
Certain fish, wildlife and plant products
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/USA/2 United States of America 2014 Natural resources conservation Ban/Prohibition Other
Endangered Species Act of 1973, Section 9 (16 USC…
Endangered Species Act of 1973, Section 9 (16 USC 1538): Prohibition on the importation and exportation of endangered and threatened species
Environment related objective
To conserve exhaustible natural resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Endangered Species Act of 1973, Section 9 (16 USC 1538): Prohibition on the importation and exportation of endangered and threatened species
Various species listed at: http://www.fws.gov/ endangered / species /us- species.html and http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/ Species Report.do?lead=10&listingType=L
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/USA/2 United States of America 2014
Natural resources conservation, MEAs…
Natural resources conservation, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Not specified
Endangered Species Act of 1973, Section 9 (16 USC…
Endangered Species Act of 1973, Section 9 (16 USC 1538): Prohibition on the importation and exportation of certain species pursuant to CITES
Environment related objective
To conserve exhaustible natural resources and to implement CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Endangered Species Act of 1973, Section 9 (16 USC 1538): Prohibition on the importation and exportation of certain species pursuant to CITES
Various. See http://www. cites.org/eng/ resources/ref/suspend.php for current listing.
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/USA/2 United States of America 2014 Natural resources conservation Ban/Prohibition Other
African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4201…
African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4201): Prohibition of imports and exports of African elephant ivory
Environment related objective
To protect African elephant ivory, other than sport-hunted trophies
Measure description Coverage of the measure
African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4201): Prohibition of imports and exports of African elephant ivory
African elephant ivory, other than sport-hunted trophies
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/USA/2 United States of America 2014 Natural resources conservation Ban/Prohibition Other
Wild Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4901):…
Wild Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4901): Prohibition on the import of exotic bird species
Environment related objective
To conserve exhaustible natural resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Wild Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4901): Prohibition on the import of exotic bird species
Exotic birds, except certain specimens and families, listed in the CITES Appendices; additional exceptions are included for imports of birds for certain activities
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/USA/2 United States of America 2014 Natural resources conservation Ban/Prohibition Other
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C…
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668): Prohibition on the import and export of bald and golden eagles
Environment related objective
To conserve exhaustible natural resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668): Prohibition on the import and export of bald and golden eagles
Bald and golden eagles and parts thereof
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/USA/2 United States of America 2014 Natural resources conservation Ban/Prohibition Other
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16. U.S.C. 703):…
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16. U.S.C. 703): Prohibition on the import and export of migratory birds
Environment related objective
To protect migratory birds and their parts, nests and eggs
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16. U.S.C. 703): Prohibition on the import and export of migratory birds
Migratory birds and their parts, nests and eggs
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Government Procurement GPA/37/ADD.11 Japan 2014 Environmental goods and services promotion Public procurement All products/economic activities
BASIC POLICY FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE PROCUREMENT…
BASIC POLICY FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE PROCUREMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY GOODS AND SERVICES" UNDER THE "LAW CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF THE PROCUREMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE STATE AND OTHER ENTITIES

The original "Basic Policy for the Promotion of the Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services" (hereinafter referred to as "Basic Policy") was adopted by cabinet decision in February 2001 (partially revised in February 2013) based on the "Law Concerning the Promotion of the Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities" which went into effect in January 2001. In February 2014, concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy, the addition of 1 item and revision of the evaluation criteria and/or factors for consideration for 35 items were adopted by cabinet decision.
Environment related objective
To promote the Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services
Measure description Coverage of the measure
BASIC POLICY FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE PROCUREMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY GOODS AND SERVICES" UNDER THE "LAW CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF THE PROCUREMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE STATE AND OTHER ENTITIES

The original "Basic Policy for the Promotion of the Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services" (hereinafter referred to as "Basic Policy") was adopted by cabinet decision in February 2001 (partially revised in February 2013) based on the "Law Concerning the Promotion of the Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities" which went into effect in January 2001. In February 2014, concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy, the addition of 1 item and revision of the evaluation criteria and/or factors for consideration for 35 items were adopted by cabinet decision.
Eco-Friendly Goods and Services
Type of measure
Public procurement
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 April 2014
Keywords
Eco