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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable fisheries…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Columbia River Fishery Development Program …
Columbia River Fishery Development Program (Mitchell Act):
The Mitchell Act (16 USC 755-757; 52 Stat. 345) authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to carry on activities for the conservation of fishery resources in the Columbia River Basin. The Mitchell Act specifically directs the establishment of salmon hatcheries, the conduct of engineering and biological surveys and experiments, and the installation of fish protective devices. (...)
With the listing of many of the Columbia River Basin salmon and steelhead populations under the Endangered Species Act, substantial changes have been and will continue to be required of the Mitchell Act Program. The Mitchell Act final environmental impact statement (EIS) was finalized in September 2014 and now provides a basis to inform the policy direction for distribution of annual Mitchell Act hatchery funding. (...)
Environment related objective
The Mitchell Act specifically directs the establishment of salmon hatcheries, the conduct of engineering and biological surveys and experiments, and the installation of fish protective devices.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Columbia River Fishery Development Program (Mitchell Act):
The Mitchell Act (16 USC 755-757; 52 Stat. 345) authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to carry on activities for the conservation of fishery resources in the Columbia River Basin. The Mitchell Act specifically directs the establishment of salmon hatcheries, the conduct of engineering and biological surveys and experiments, and the installation of fish protective devices. (...)
With the listing of many of the Columbia River Basin salmon and steelhead populations under the Endangered Species Act, substantial changes have been and will continue to be required of the Mitchell Act Program. The Mitchell Act final environmental impact statement (EIS) was finalized in September 2014 and now provides a basis to inform the policy direction for distribution of annual Mitchell Act hatchery funding. (...)
The funds are provided to the ODFW, the WDFW, the IDFG, the YN and the NPT through non competitive, multi-year grants. Funds are also provided to the USFWS through an intergovernmental MOU.
Type of measure
The United States Government provides operating grants to Columbia River Fisheries Development Program salmon hatcheries run by the ODFW, the WDFW, the YN, and has an ongoing memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the USFWS. In addition, the program funds grants for irrigation screens and fishway operations by IDFG and YN, and funds monitoring, evaluation, and reform (MER) projects conducted by ODFW, WDFW, USFWS, and the NPT
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Indefinite.
Keywords
Conservation
Endangered
Environment
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP): …
Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP):
This grant program provides competitive grants to non-Federal researchers, including academics and fishermen, working to benefit U.S. fishermen and fisheries by the development of improved fishing practices and innovative gear technologies. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) requires that NOAA's conservation and management measures minimize bycatch to the extent practicable and established the BREP (16 U.S.C. 1865) to support the development of technological devices and other conservation engineering changes to minimize bycatch and reduce post-release mortality of non-target species in U.S. fisheries. This Program seeks to support the development and testing of fishing gear and approaches that can be applied in commercial and recreational fisheries to reduce bycatch and post-release mortality and address the MSA requirements to minimize bycatch and habitat impacts.
Environment related objective
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) requires that NOAA's conservation and management measures minimize bycatch to the extent practicable and established the BREP (16 U.S.C. 1865) to support the development of technological devices and other conservation engineering changes to minimize bycatch and reduce post-release mortality of non-target species in U.S. fisheries
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP):
This grant program provides competitive grants to non-Federal researchers, including academics and fishermen, working to benefit U.S. fishermen and fisheries by the development of improved fishing practices and innovative gear technologies. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) requires that NOAA's conservation and management measures minimize bycatch to the extent practicable and established the BREP (16 U.S.C. 1865) to support the development of technological devices and other conservation engineering changes to minimize bycatch and reduce post-release mortality of non-target species in U.S. fisheries. This Program seeks to support the development and testing of fishing gear and approaches that can be applied in commercial and recreational fisheries to reduce bycatch and post-release mortality and address the MSA requirements to minimize bycatch and habitat impacts.
Eligible applicants are individuals, institutions of higher education, other non-profits, for-profit organizations, foreign public entities or foreign organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies or instrumentalities are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this program
Type of measure
Grants are awarded annually on a competitive basis.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Indefinite.
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Loans and financing Fisheries Fishing Capacity Reduction Loan Program
Environment related objective
To reduce the number of vessels and permits endorsed for the operation in a specified fishery when it is necessary to prevent or end overfishing, rebuild stocks of fish, or achieve measurable or significant improvements in the conservation and management of the fishery. The program's intent is to decrease the number of harvesters in the fishery and facilitate the conservation and management of fishery resources. The fishing capacity reduction program must be consistent with any state and federal fishery management plans in place for that fishery
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fishing Capacity Reduction Loan Program
The financing provided is for those fishers that remain in the relevant fishery.
Type of measure
Loans are provided to finance the relinquishment of fishing permits and/or permanent withdrawal of vessels. Those remaining in the fishery must repay the loans.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Indefinite.
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Fishery Disaster Assistance Program: Fisheries…
Fishery Disaster Assistance Program:
Fisheries are subject to a number of factors that can cause sudden and unexpected losses, leading to serious economic impacts for fishers and their communities. These factors include events such as hurricanes and typhoons, oil spills, harmful algal blooms, and other types of disasters, both natural and manmade, that cause a commercial fishery to be harmed, seriously disrupted, or fail. (...)
Environment related objective
To support the fisheries sector from natural disasters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fishery Disaster Assistance Program:
Fisheries are subject to a number of factors that can cause sudden and unexpected losses, leading to serious economic impacts for fishers and their communities. These factors include events such as hurricanes and typhoons, oil spills, harmful algal blooms, and other types of disasters, both natural and manmade, that cause a commercial fishery to be harmed, seriously disrupted, or fail. (...)
States/Territories, Tribes, and Interstate Marine Fisheries Commissions are eligible to receive funds from NOAA Fisheries
Type of measure
Congress appropriates funds for fishery disaster assistance on a case-by-case basis
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Indefinite. Fisheries disaster funding must be spent within a specific time limit, which is determined based on the appropriation from Congress.
Keywords
Fish
Natural disaster
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Afforestation/reforestation Tax concessions Forestry
Expensing and Seven-Year Amortization for…
Expensing and Seven-Year Amortization for Reforestation Expenditures
Environment related objective
To promote reforestation on private timberlands.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Expensing and Seven-Year Amortization for Reforestation Expenditures
Allows taxpayers to recover the reforestation costs on an accelerated basis in computing taxable income.
Type of measure
Income tax concession.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Indefinite.
Keywords
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Soil management and conservation Tax concessions Other Alabama: Brownfield Development Tax Abatements
Environment related objective
To provide tax exemptions to companies that are part of the Environmental Management's voluntary clean-up program
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Alabama: Brownfield Development Tax Abatements
The property must be in the Alabama Department of Environmental Management's voluntary cleanup program to qualify for brownfield abatements.
Type of measure
Tax exemptions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Clean
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy Alabama: Property Tax Abatements
Environment related objective
To provide tax abatements for renewable energy facilities
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Alabama: Property Tax Abatements
Industries 115111, 221330, 541614, 561422, 562213, 611512, 561422, or data processing centers; renewable energy facilities; (...)
Type of measure
Tax abatement/ reduction
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy Alabama: Renewable Fuels Program
Environment related objective
To promote a renewable fuels program
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Alabama: Renewable Fuels Program
Industrial, commercial and institutional facilities; agricultural property owners; and city, county, and state government entities are eligible.
Type of measure
Interest subsidy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy
Alabama: Sales and Use Tax Abatements for…
Alabama: Sales and Use Tax Abatements for Industrial Projects
Environment related objective
To provide tax abatements for renewable energy facilities
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Alabama: Sales and Use Tax Abatements for Industrial Projects
Industries 115111, 221330, 541614, 561422, 562213, 611512, 561422, or data processing centers; renewable energy facilities; (...)
Type of measure
Tax Abatement/Reduction
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Sustainable forestry management Loans and financing Forestry Alaska: Forest Stewardship Program
Environment related objective
To finance forest planning and biomass inventory
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Alaska: Forest Stewardship Program
The program provides funding to private landowners, including ANCSA corporations, for forest planning, including biomass inventory.
Type of measure
Financing
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Bio
Forest