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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/KAZ/2/REV.1 Kazakhstan 2019 Natural resources conservation Export licences Mining
Environment related objective
To protect environment as under Article XX(g) GATT; Article 46 of the EAEU Treaty of 29 May 2014 and paragraphs 4 and 37 of the Protocol on Non-Tariff Measures Concerning Third Countries (Annex No. 7 to the EAEU Treaty of 29 May 2014).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
18. Protection of environment as under Article XX(g) GATT; Article 46 of the EAEU Treaty of 29 May 2014 and paragraphs 4 and 37 of the Protocol on Non-Tariff Measures Concerning Third Countries (Annex No. 7 to the EAEU Treaty of 29 May 2014).
Certain mineral raw materials
Type of measure
NAL-X. Non-automatic license on exports.
 ICS - HS Code
7103
10
9
2530
90
1
Keywords
Environment
Natural resources
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ISR/475 Israel 2010
Alternative and renewable energy, Chemical, toxic…
Alternative and renewable energy, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Mining
Environment related objective
To protect human safety and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Automotive gasoline: unleaded gasoline
Liquid fuels
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
2710.11
75.160.20
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SEN/2 Senegal 2009
Sustainable mining management, Energy…
Sustainable mining management, Energy conservation and efficiency
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Mining
Environment related objective
To protect human health and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Senegalese Standard PNS09-049: Liquid fuels - Specifications for diesel oil
Liquid fuels, specifications for diesel oil
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TZA/463 Tanzania 2020 Sustainable mining management Technical regulation or specifications Mining
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ventilation in underground mines - Part 1: Air quality requirements.

The Tanzania Standard gives requirements including specifications of acceptable quality of air in underground mines. The requirements are established with the aim of protecting health and safety of personnel working in underground mining environment. This standard gives air quality requirements for both coal and non-coal underground mines. The contents of this Tanzania standard shall not apply to tunneling in the construction industry.
Mining and quarrying
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
73.020
Keywords
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/3 Singapore 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Mining
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the import of asbestos.

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
Environmental Protection and Management Act and its Regulations, 1999

QR No. 43: Prohibition on the import of asbestos

Administered by NEA
Asbestos and goods containing asbestos
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/380 Japan 2012
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change…
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Technical regulation or specifications Mining, Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To improve the environment and fight against global warming
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Partial Amendment to Announcement that Prescribes Details of Safety Regulations (the standards of gasoline used for the examination) for the Road Transport Vehicles
Motor vehicles
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedure
 ICS - HS Code
87.02
87.03
87.04
87.05
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TTO/98 Trinidad and Tobago 2011 Energy conservation and efficiency
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Mining
Environment related objective
To ensure fuels of acceptable quality
Measure description Coverage of the measure
TTS 569: 20XX - Automotive Diesel Fuel - Specification
Automotive Diesel Fuel
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
75.160.20
Keywords
Energy
Climate
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/617 United States of America 2011
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and…
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Conformity assessment procedures Mining
Environment related objective
To maintain environmental benefits achieved from fuels programs
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Alternative Test Method for Olefins in Gasoline
Fuel and fuel additives
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
271011
13.020
75.160
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/220/USA United States of America 2011
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Soil management and conservation
 Loans and financing Mining
Environment related objective
To encourage businesses to meet federal Environmental Protection Agency upgrade requirements
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Pennsylvania: Underground Storage Tank Upgrade Loan Program (USTULP)
Business owners of regulated underground storage tanks
Type of measure
Loans
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/220/USA United States of America 2011
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Tax concessions Mining
Environment related objective
To support mine reclamation and closing solid waste disposal properties
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Special Rules for Mining Reclamation Reserves
Taxpayers
Type of measure
Income tax concession
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Waste