Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.25 |
European Union: Slovenia |
2017 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To:
• support the Common Fisheries Policy with a view to guaranteeing the sustainable exploitation of aquatic resources and the economic, environmental and social sustainability of the fisheries sector;
• foster the protection and enhancement of the environment and natural resources where related to the fisheries sector;
• encourage sustainable development and improvement of the quality of life in areas with an active fishing industry.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Operational Programme for Fisheries Development in the Republic of Slovenia 2007-2013 (OP 2007-2013)
- Priority axis 4: Sustainable development of fisheries areas: restructuring and diversification of economic activities, promotion of sea food, provision of small infrastructure (e.g. for tourism), restoration of production damaged by disasters, promotion inter-regional and trans-national cooperation, capacity building to prepare local development strategies, protection of natural and architectural heritage.
- Priority axis 5: Technical assistance: studies, reports, information activities and other actions relating to the implementation of the above measures (i.e. measures under the other 4 priority axises).
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Ship–owners, enterprises, public and private bodies, professional organizations, cooperatives, fishermen
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Type of measure
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Aid
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2007 - 2013
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Environment
Natural resources
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.25 |
European Union: Slovenia |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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State aid for the quality improvement of the fisheries, i.e. the conservation of fisheries in Izola and Piran Municipalities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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State aid for the conservation of fisheries in Izola and Piran Municipalities
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Legal and natural persons with the activity of fishing or aquaculture as the main activity and requisite pension and disability insurance
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Type of measure
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Aid (de minimis)
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2013, 2014
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Other environmental requirements |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the effective management and regulation of Aboriginal fisheries through negotiated agreements in a manner that does not add to the existing effort on the resources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Allocation Transfer Program (ATP)
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Eligible Aboriginal groups
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Type of measure
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The facilitation of voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/15 and 2015/16
Duration of the subsidy: The program began in 1994 and is ongoing.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Non-monetary support |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To assist Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations (MMFNs) in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and the Gaspé Region of Québec, in the development of sound Fisheries Management and Governance practices for their commercial fishing enterprises moving towards an economically and environmentally sustainable integrated commercial fishery
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
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Capacity building in MMFNs commercial fishing enterprises
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Type of measure
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Training and other skill development activities
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/15 and 2015/16
Duration of the subsidy: The program was announced on 7 July 2007 and recently approved as an ongoing program.
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Keywords
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Fish
Environment
Sustainable
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
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Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To achieve a fair, sustainable, integrated commercial fishery on Canada's west coast, in which all commercial participants fish under common and transparent rules; To support higher standards of accountability for all resource users, through enhanced fisheries monitoring and reporting and strengthened collaboration, and enhanced cooperation amongst fisheries interests
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI)
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Aboriginal fishing enterprises
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Type of measure
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Assistance is provided to Aboriginal fishing enterprises in the form of commercial fishing access acquired through voluntary retirement, vessels and gear, and providing training and other skill development activities.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/15 and 2015/16
Duration of the subsidy: The program was announced in 2007 and recently approved as an ongoing program.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CAN |
Canada |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Fisheries Development and Diversification fund |
Environment related objective
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To develop and diversify Nunavut's fishing industry within the overall guiding principles of conservation and sustainability
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries Development and Diversification fund
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Individuals who are residents of Nunavut; incorporated businesses registered as Nunavut Businesses and whose offices are located within Nunavut, Societies registered under the Nunavut Societies Act or not-for-profit corporation registered for the purposes of delivering fisheries related projects in Nunavut; government agencies with a mandate to deliver fisheries related projects in Nunavut for the betterment of Nunavut; research and development institutions and regional development groups with a mandate to deliver fisheries related projects in Nunavut for the betterment of Nunavut
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016
Duration of the subsidy: Ongoing
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Keywords
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Fish
Conservation
Sustainable
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CHL |
Chile |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund (FFPA) |
Environment related objective
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To foster the sustainable development of the Chilean small-scale fisheries sector and support small-scale fishermen's organizations legally established in Chile to improve the living and working conditions of their members in a resource- and environment-friendly manner:
(a) by developing infrastructure for small-scale fishing;
(b) by providing training and technical assistance for small-scale fishermen and organizations thereof;
(c) by restocking the hydrobiological resources mainly exploited by small-scale fishermen; and
(d) by marketing fisheries products and managing production centres.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund (FFPA)
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Small-scale fishermen's organizations legally established in Chile that submit projects seeking to improve the living and working conditions of their members in a sustainable and resource- and environment-friendly manner.
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Type of measure
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Full or partial funding of projects managed by small-scale fishermen's organizations through a national public tender system
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2009 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: The programme is of indefinite duration. The subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Environment
Natural resources
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/CHL |
Chile |
2017 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Fisheries Administration Fund (FAP) |
Environment related objective
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To promote sustainable development of fisheries activities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries Administration Fund (FAP)
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Small-scale fishermen's organizations legally established in Chile that submit projects seeking to improve the living and working conditions of their members in a sustainable and resource- and environment-friendly manner.
As a general rule, the FAP finances, inter alia:
- programmes for the monitoring, control and management of fisheries activities; and
- projects for research into and restoration of the habitat of hydrobiological species of significance to recreational fishing, and programmes for the promotion, dissemination, management, monitoring and control of this activity.
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Type of measure
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Full or partial funding of projects on the basis of competitive bidding aimed at small-scale fishermen's organizations
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2010 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: The programme is of indefinite duration. The subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Wildlife
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.7 |
European Union: Denmark |
2017 |
Biodiversity and ecosystem |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To improve habitat for flora and fauna in streams, including migratory species spawning grounds and migration routes, while enhancing the aquatic environment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries: The Danish EFF (European Fisheries Fund) programme 2007-2013:
Grants for municipal project for restoration of freshwater systems
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Municipal projects for restoration of freshwater systems
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2014 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. Repealed. Last payment 2016.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.7 |
European Union: Denmark |
2017 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage rehabilitation of inland waters, enhancement of environment in the framework of the Natura 2000 network, and restocking based on a EU legal act; To improve habitat for flora and fauna in streams, including migratory species spawning grounds and migration routes, while securing good ecological state of the aquatic environment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries: The Danish EMFF (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund) programme 2014-2020:
Grants for municipal projects for restoration of freshwater systems
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Municipal projects for restoration of freshwater systems
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2014 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: Period of present programme: 2014 - 2017.
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Keywords
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