Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-III§102 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
Measures |
Export licences |
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An export permit issued by the Ministry of Public Health is also required for medicines and chemical substances and from SEMARNAT for plants and wild animals and their products. [167] (…)
[167] Decree No. 1288 04 of 1 October 2004. These are plants, wild animals and their products subject to the regulations on international trade in wild species of fauna and flora (CITES).
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WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-III§170 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Under the Doha Round, the Dominican Republic plays an active role in the discussions on reforms regarding the protection of IPRs. Together with other Members, it has put forward proposals on issues such as the extension of protection of geographical indications to all products, and incorporation of the requirement to disclose the origin of genetic resources and traditional knowledge in relation to patents. [281] (...)
[281] WTO documents TN/C/W/52 of 19 July 2008, WT/GC/W/590 of 28 May 2008 and TN/C/W/59 of 19 April 2011.
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WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-IV§7 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
Sectors |
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(...) The institutional changes that took place during the review period include the establishment of: (a) the Department of Organic Farming (DAO) of the Ministry of Agriculture (attached to the Vice Ministry of Agricultural Extension and Training), under Resolution No. 18 2013; (b) the Department of Risk Management and Climate Change (attached to the Vice Ministry of Agricultural Sector Planning), under Resolution No. 34 2011; (...) The National Council for Agriculture (CNA) is responsible for coordinating the joint action of the institutions that make up the agricultural sector. In accordance with Decree No. 454 98, the CNA is chaired by the Minister of Agriculture and advises the Ministry on the formulation of policy on agricultural, livestock and natural resources development, while providing support for agricultural programmes and projects.
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Climate
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-IV§41 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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(...) The Fisheries Law applies to all activities relating to the exploitation and/or extraction of existing marine and aquatic biological resources, whether or not for profit, and its objective is to establish a sustainable fisheries system in the Dominican Republic.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-IV§42 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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Other environmental requirements |
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(...) The granting and renewal of fishing licences depend on the state of the resources to be exploited under the licence. (...)
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WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-IV§46 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
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(…) Moreover, as an incentive to produce and export, the Fisheries Law provides for commercially produced aquaculture or sea farming products to be free of tax for five years and for fish caught at sea, if it receives any value added, to be free of tax for three years. However, according to the authorities, this tax has never been applied (Section 3.2.2). (...)
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WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-IV§47 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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Decree No. 40 13 declares the sustainable development of fishing and aquaculture to be a matter of high national priority and transfers to CODOPESCA the Model Aquaculture Production Station (EMPA), the Puerto Viejo de Azua Pilot Marine Shrimp Production Project, the Samaná Fishery Development Centre and the Presa de Hatillo reservoir fish farm. The Decree also created the Revolving Fund for the Promotion and Development of Fishing to finance materials and equipment for fishing and aquaculture, which was to have been managed by CODOPESCA. However, to date, no funds have been allocated or any operation initiated.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-IV§44 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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Fisheries |
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To engage in aquaculture it is necessary to have CODOPESCA's authorization. If the activity is carried out in an area that is publicly owned, then in addition to this authorization the necessary administrative licences must also be obtained, in accordance with the legislation in force. Applications for authorization must be accompanied by an environmental impact assessment.
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WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-IV§48 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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In September 2014, the Dominican electricity subsector had an installed capacity of 3,298 MW, which is insufficient to satisfy the demand. During the review period, about 20% of the annual demand of the national grid (SENI) remained unsatisfied (Table 4.6). Generation continues to depend primarily on imported fuel oil, which in 2014 accounted for 49% of generation. In the same year, natural gas was the source of 20% of generation, while coal and renewable energy sources accounted for 10% and 21%, respectively.
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WT/TPR/S/319/REV.1 |
S-Table-IV.6 |
Dominican Republic |
2015 |
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Table 4.6 Supply and demand in the national grid, 2008 2014
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Generation (GWh) 11,750.90 11,529.20 12,271.60 12,478.30 13,848.30 13,850.90 10,026.10
Fuel oil (%) 50.2 51.4 46 43.1 40.7 46 49
Natural gas (%) 20.7 19.4 27.2 30 30.7 24.4 20
Coal (%) 17.3 16.6 15.1 14.8 15.2 14.5 10
Renewables (%) 11.8 12.6 11.7 12.1 13.4 15.1 21
Hydro 11.8 12.6 11.7 12 12.9 13.4 18
Wind 0 0 0 0.1 0.5 1.7 3
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