Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/MEX |
Mexico |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries, Services |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the use of more energy -efficient motors in order to reduce pollution levels.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
To help to provide the coastal sector with technological equipment by replacing obsolete and used motors on vessels fishing under a valid concession and/or permit, with new motors possessing technology that allows energy efficiency by optimizing fuel consumption and minimizing pollution levels.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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B. Substitution of outboard motors for small vessels
1. Title
Substitution of Environmentally Friendly Marine Motors.
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Fisheries sector.
6. To whom and how assistance is provided
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out coastal commercial fishing activities with small vessels under a valid fishing concession or permit. The amount granted is up to 40% of the value of the motor.
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Fish
Pollution
Energy
Sustainable
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/MEX |
Mexico |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the use of better fishing technologies and equipment in the interests of sustainable use of resources and reducing fishing effort.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
The purpose if the measure is to promote the use of improved fishing technologies and equipment for the sustainable exploitation of resources and the rationalization of fishing effort, particularly in the commercial fleet engaged in the long-line fishing of shrimp, squid, scaled fish, sardines, octopus, shark and tuna.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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C. Modernization of the fishing fleet and rationalization of fishing effort
1. Title
Modernization of the Fishing Fleet and Rationalization of Fishing Effort.
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Fishing technologies.
6. To whom and how assistance is provided
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out commercial fishing activities with large vessels under a valid fishing concession or permit. The grants consist of a fixed amount based on an evaluation that takes into account: years of official operations, number of beneficiaries, level of assets, cost-benefit ratio, impact on job creation and level of contribution from beneficiary.
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Type of measure
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Direct grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/MEX |
Mexico |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries, Energy |
D. Marine diesel
1. Title
Marine Diesel. |
Environment related objective
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Fuel subsidy contingent on conservation and fisheries management measures.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
To help producers in aquaculture and fisheries to maintain competitiveness by providing temporary support to offset the costs of energy inputs, the aim being to create fair market conditions in view of the unequal situation prevailing in the world market linked to the grant of support by other countries. The above is contingent on conservation and fisheries management measures.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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D. Marine diesel
1. Title
Marine Diesel.
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Fisheries sector.
6. To whom and how assistance is provided
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out aquaculture and/or commercial fishing activities with large vessels under a valid aquaculture or fishing concession or permit. The amount granted varies; the litres to receive support are determined according to the horsepower of the vessel's main engine. There is a fixed amount per litre of up to 2 pesos. Eligibility: operating aquaculture units and vessels with diesel internal combustion engines registered in Mexico. The above is contingent on conservation and fisheries management measures.
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Type of measure
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Compensatory support
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Conservation
Energy
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/MEX |
Mexico |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries, Energy |
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Environment related objective
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Fuel subsidy contingent on conservation and fisheries management measures.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
To help fisheries producers to maintain competitiveness by providing temporary support to offset their expenditure and energy input costs, the aim being to create fair market conditions in view of the unequal situation prevailing in the world market linked to the grant of support by other countries. The above is contingent on conservation and fisheries management measures.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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E. "Coastal" gasoline
1. Title
Coastal Gasoline.
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Fisheries sector.
6. To whom and how assistance is provided
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out coastal fishing activities under a valid fishing concession or permit. The amount granted varies; it is determined according to the horsepower of the vessel's main engine. A fixed amount of up to 2 pesos is granted per litre. It should be mentioned that this support is supplemented by the Programme for Substitution of Environmentally Friendly Marine Motors, through the application of an automatic decrease in the volume of fuel assigned, once the engine has been substituted.
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Type of measure
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Compensatory support
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Energy
Conservation
Environment
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/MEX |
Mexico |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the sustainability of fisheries resources.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose
To support the regulation and administration of coastal fishing activity, as an incentive to sustainable use of fisheries resources.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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F. Coastal fisheries planning
1. Title
Coastal Fisheries Planning.
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Fisheries sector.
6. To whom and how assistance is provided
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants a fixed amount to natural and/or legal persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out coastal commercial fishing activities with small vessels under a valid fishing concession or permit.
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Type of measure
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Direct support
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ICS - HS Code
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|
Subsidy amount
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|
Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Fish
Sustainable
Natural resources
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/TPKM |
Chinese Taipei |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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Policy objective and/or purpose
Due to severe overfishing worldwide, the United Nations (UN) has been urgently calling on nations to reduce their fishing capacities. This programme seeks to alleviate pressures on the fishery resources and ensure their sustainability.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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A. FISHING VESSELS BUY-BACK PROGRAMME
1. Title of the programme
Fishing Vessels Buy-back Program.
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6. To whom and how assistance is provided
(a) Beneficiaries: Owners of all varieties of fishing vessels with valid fishing licences, including recreational fishing vessels.
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/TPKM |
Chinese Taipei |
2013 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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Policy objective and/or purpose
Due to the problem of overfishing globally, the UN is calling on nations to reduce their catches. This programme seeks to alleviate pressures on fishery resources and ensure their sustainability.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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B. REWARD FOR CLOSING FISHERY SEASON
1. Title of the programme
Reward for Closing Fishery Season.
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6. To whom and how assistance is provided
Any fishing vessels with valid fishing licences that comply with the related regulations of closing fishery except recreational fishing charter boats.
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
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Technical Barriers to Trade |
G/TBT/N/KOR/360 |
Korea, Republic of |
2012 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
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Agriculture, Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To promote environmentally friendly fishery products
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Agricultural and Fishery Products Quality Control Act, Enforcement Decree of the Agricultural and Fishery Products Quality Control Act, Enforcement Rule of the Agricultural and Fishery Products Quality Control Act
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Agricultural products, fishery products or processed fishery products
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Type of measure
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Technical regulation
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Entry into force on 22 July 2012
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Keywords
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Environment
Fish
Forest
Genetic
Labelling
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/220/BRA |
Brazil |
2012 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To consider environmental criteria of sustainability (including management of fishing effort) in the enlargement and modernization of national fishing fleet
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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National Programme for Financing the Enlargement and Modernization of National Fishing Fleet – PROFROTA
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Fishing vessel owners or charters (natural or legal persons); Professional fishermen and fish ing industries; Industrial fishing companies (natural or legal persons and cooperatives dedicated to fishing activities)
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Type of measure
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Non-default bonus
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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From January 2009 to December 2010
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Keywords
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|
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/220/IND |
India |
2012 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To empower the traditional fishermen to adopt sustainable fishing methods
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Marine Products Export Development Authority: Modernization
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Poor fishermen
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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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From 2007 to 2010
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Keywords
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