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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures | G/SCM/N/372/USA | United States of America | 2021 | Alternative and renewable energy, Sustainable and…
Alternative and renewable energy, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
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Loans and financing | Chemicals, Energy, Manufacturing | Agriculture Income Support and Marketing…
Agriculture Income Support and Marketing Assistance for Covered Commodities: Disaster, Emergency, and Risk Management Assistance for Agricultural Producers:(o) Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program: The 2018 Farm Act reauthorized the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program and expanded the definition of "eligible technologies" to include technologies that produce one or more or a combination of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, or biobased products. The program assists in the development, construction, and retrofitting of new and emerging technologies for the development of Advanced Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, and Biobased Product Manufacturing by providing loan guarantees for up to $250 million.
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures | G/SCM/N/372/USA | United States of America | 2021 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
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Tax concessions | Chemicals | Iowa: Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit |
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Safeguards | G/SG/N/8/UKR/6/SUPPL.2 ; G/SG/N/10/UKR/6/SUPPL.2 | Ukraine | 2021 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
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Safeguard measure / investigation | Chemicals | Sulfuric acid and oleum classified under UKT ZED…
Sulfuric acid and oleum classified under UKT ZED code 2807 00 00 00.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/SGP/16 | Singapore | 2021 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection, Waste management and recycling
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences | Chemicals, Other | 6. Hazardous Substances and Hazardous Waste: The…
6. Hazardous Substances and Hazardous Waste: The Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) regulates the importation of (a) hazardous substances and (b) hazardous waste and other waste defined by the Basel Convention. There is no restriction on the countries from which Singapore imports the hazardous substances and hazardous wastes except for obligations under the Multilateral Environmental Agreements to which Singapore is a Party. These are summarised below: (a) Trade ban with non-Parties to the Montreal Protocol and relevant amendments on ozone depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) listed in the Annexes of the Protocol; (b) Prior Informed Consent for importation of chemicals listed in Annex III under the Rotterdam Convention;
(c)Prohibition and restriction of chemicals (including products containing the chemicals) listed respectively in Annex A and B under the Stockholm Convention; (d) Prohibition of mercury containing products listed in Annex A of the Minamata Convention and obligations on the trade in mercury under Article 3 of the Minamata Convention; (e) Prior Informed Consent (PIC) is to be sought by Parties to the Basel Convention for the transboundary movement of hazardous waste and other waste defined by the Convention. |
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/SYC/4 | Seychelles | 2021 | Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone layer protection
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Import licences | Chemicals, Manufacturing | 2.2 HFC refrigerated and HFC dependent equipment…
2.2 HFC refrigerated and HFC dependent equipment, and hydrofluoric carbon (HFC) gas. (...) The licence application for import of HFC refrigerated and HFC dependent equipment, and hydrofluoric carbon (HFC) gas is made to the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Trade.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/SYC/4 | Seychelles | 2021 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
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Import licences | Chemicals | 2.4 Radioactive chemicals: (...) The licence…
2.4 Radioactive chemicals: (...) The licence application for import of radioactive chemicals is made to the Department of Environment of the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Trade.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/SYC/4 | Seychelles | 2021 | Waste management and recycling | Import licences | Chemicals, Manufacturing | 2.5 Utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic…
2.5 Utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic straws, and plastic bags: (...) - The licence application for import of utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic straws, and plastic bags is made to the Department of Environment of the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Trade.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/SYC/4 | Seychelles | 2021 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
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Import licences | Chemicals | 4.1 Dangerous chemicals and precursor chemicals:…
4.1 Dangerous chemicals and precursor chemicals: (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import dangerous chemicals and precursor chemicals is required to apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change and the Ministry of Health, through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning. (...) - The most pressing concern for the Ministry with regards to these imports of these chemicals is their storage locations. Given the high population density of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, chemical spillages and leaks have the potential hazard to human life and to the environment.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/11 | Chinese Taipei | 2021 | MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
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Import licences, Import quotas | Chemicals, Manufacturing | 2. Methyl Bromide & Hydrochlorofluorocarbons …
2. Methyl Bromide & Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCS): This licensing system is the control measure taken as necessary to be in compliance with the Montreal Protocol. Any applicants wishing to import these controlled substances shall apply for import license and quota in advance. The granting requirements and procedures are specified within the "Methyl Bromide Management Regulations" and the "HCFCs Consumption Management Regulations" set and administered by the EPA. With such license, the applicant then can acquire the Import Permit from the EPA, which will be used for clearance of the shipments at the custom.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12 | Chinese Taipei | 2021 | MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
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Import licences, Import quotas | Chemicals, Manufacturing | 2. Methyl Bromide & Hydrochlorofluorocarbons …
2. Methyl Bromide & Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCS): This licensing system is the control measure taken as necessary to be in compliance with the Montreal Protocol. Any applicants wishing to import these controlled substances shall apply for import license and quota in advance. The granting requirements and procedures are specified within the "Methyl Bromide Management Regulations" and the "HCFCs Consumption Management Regulations" set and administered by the EPA. With such license, the applicant then can acquire the Import Permit from the EPA, which will be used for clearance of the shipments at the custom.
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