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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CAN/288 Canada 2009
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Mining
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and human health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposed Regulations Prescribing Circumstances for Granting Waivers Pursuant to Section 147 of the Act
Fuels
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
75.160
Keywords
Environment
Trade-Related Investment Measures G/TRIMS/N/1/KAZ/1 Kazakhstan 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
Investment measures, Technical regulation or…
Investment measures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Mining
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from harmful, toxic substances, solid and liquid waste, waste water and industrial water
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Trade-related Investment Measures in the Oil and Gas and Mining Sector
Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 291-IV «On Subsurface and Subsurface Use» of 24 June 2010

Chapter 9-1. Processing or other use of technogenic mineral formations
Article 101-3. Application for participation in direct negotiations on signing a contract for mining minerals from technogenic mineral formation or a contract for the use of technogenic mineral formations
(...)
2. The application for participation in direct negotiations on the conclusion of a contract for the extraction of minerals from technogenic mineral formations or contract for the use technogenic mineral formations shall be accompanied by documents containing the following information:
1) General characteristics of technogenic mineral formations, indicating that they contain harmful, toxic substances, solid and liquid waste disposal sites of sewage and industrial waters, including the location of technogenic mineral formations, storage period, maintenance costs, availability and location of observation network for monitoring groundwater water and environment;
2) technology program, including information on the proposed use of technologies and to activities that involves the formation of harmful, toxic substances, solid and liquid waste, waste water and industrial water;
3) characterization of harmful, toxic substances, solid and liquid waste, waste water and industrial water, indicating the name of the product, a technical manufacturing or process in which it is formed, its physical characteristics, total chemical composition, the content of toxic components, flammability, explosivity, solubility, compatibility with other substances during storage, main polluting radionuclides, their activity and transportation characteristics of the system;
4) conclusion of the authorized body for the study and utilization of mineral resources;
5) the conclusion of the State ecological expertise.
Processing or other use of technogenic mineral formations
Type of measure
Trade-related investment measures with technical document requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Waste
Environment
Pollution
Hazardous
Eco
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SEN/1 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 PNS09-050: Liquid fuels - Specifications for No. 2 fuel oil
Liquid fuels, specifications for No. 2 fuel oil (380 centistokes)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/710 China 2009 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Mining
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and interests of consumers, prevent practice of deceiving
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Standard of the P.R.C., Fuel Oils for Burners
Fuel oils for burners
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
75.160.20
Keywords
Environment
State Trading G/STR/N/16/IND; G/STR/N/17/IND India 2019
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable mining management
 Export quotas, Other measures Mining
Environment related objective
To conserve natural resources by giving exclusive exporting rights on certain minerals and ores
Measure description Coverage of the measure
For certain minerals and ores, exclusive exporting rights are granted to particular enterprises. (...) In the case of mineral and ore products, the quantities available for export are liable to be restricted from time to time, keeping in view the domestic requirement as well as the need to conserve exhaustible natural resources. STEs in this regard are: (a) Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd (KIOCL), (b) Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation Limited (MMTC Ltd.)
Certain minerals and ores
Type of measure
Exclusive exporting rights; Export restrictions
 ICS - HS Code
2601
11
2601
11
50
2602
2610
2610
30
2610
40
2610
90
Keywords
Conservation
Natural resources
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/558 United States of America 2010
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and…
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and renewable energy
 Conformity assessment procedures Mining
Environment related objective
To protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Clean Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Engine Conversions
Clean alternative fuel conversions
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
43.040
Keywords
Clean
Emissions
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHL/233 Chile 2013 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Mining
Environment related objective
To establish the quality specifications for Grade B2 diesel fuel
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Amendment to Ministry of Energy Supreme Decree No. 60 of 2011
Diesel oil
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/794 United States of America 2013 Alternative and renewable energy
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Mining
Environment related objective
To protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
RFS Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Quality Assurance Program
Renewable fuel standards (RFS)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
2710
13.020
75.160
Keywords
Environment
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/220/JPN Japan 2011
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and…
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Soil management and conservation, Sustainable mining management, Water management and conservation
 Loans and financing Mining
Environment related objective
To prevent environmental pollution caused by mining activities by extending loans to cover a portion of mine pollution control costs
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Mine Pollution Control Loans
Companies or persons that conduct mine pollution control through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation
Type of measure
Loans
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/872 United States of America 2013
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and…
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Mining
Environment related objective
To set the renewable fuel percentage standards for for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and renewable fuels that would apply to all motor vehicle gasoline and diesel produced or imported
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2014 Standards for the Renewable Fuel Standard Program
Fuels
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
75.160
Keywords
Bio
Clean
Environment
Renewable