WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
23 September 1998
(98-3661)
Committee on Subsidies
and Countervailing MeasuresOriginal:  English
SUBSIDIES
New and Full Notifications Pursuant to Article XVI:1 of
the GATT 1994 and Article 25 of the SCM Agreement
JAPAN
Supplement
The following communication, dated 9 September 1998, has been received from the
Permanent Mission of Japan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Research for the Promotion of Natural Gas in Regional Area......................................... 3
2. Subsidy for Research and Development of House Technology Creating Life
Values ......................................................................................................................... ..... 4
3. Subsidy for the Popularization, Enlightenment and Promotion of Solar System ............ 5
4. Subsidy for the Promotion of  Utilization So lar System................................................... 6
5. Subsidies for Measures taken for Promoting the Conversion to Natural
Gas Consumption by Local  City-Gas Suppliers .............................................................. 7
6. Subsidies for Interest Required for Local City-Gas Suppliers to provide
specific facilities for convertin g to Natural Gas Consumption........................................ 8
7. Subsidy on Technology Development of High Efficiency Gas Turbine etc.................... 98. Subsidy for Development of Lo ad Levelling Technology etc......................................... 10
9. Subsidy for the Unused Energy Use District Heating and Cooling................................. 11
10. Contract for Investigation of Promoting the Development and Introduction
of Hydro Power................................................................................................................ 1 2
11. Contract for Verification Tests for the Coal Fired Power Generation............................. 14
12. Contract for Verification Test for Establishing a Centralized Load Control
System......................................................................................................................... ..... 15
13. Contract for Improvement of Safe ty Analysis Codes Technologies................................ 16
14. The Development of Fuelific ation of Plas tic Waste ........................................................ 17
15. Subsidy for Technology Development of High Efficiency Gas Turbine etc. .................. 18
16. Subsidy for Restructuring the Retaili ng Business of Petroleum Products....................... 19G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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17. Subsidy for Ensuring Pe troleum Products  Quality .......................................................... 20
18. Subsidy for Promoting the Introduction of Drastic High-Efficiency
Energy Use Equipment for Civil Use .............................................................................. 21
19. Subsidy for Loans to Construct Petroleum Storage Facilities ......................................... 22
20. Subsidy for Loans to Purchase of Petroleum and LPG to be Stored ............................... 23
21. Contract for Research and Study to Promote Coal Supply from Foreign
Countries...................................................................................................................... .... 24
22. Subsidy for International Resear ch and Development Cooperation................................ 25G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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1. Research for the Promotion of Natural Gas in Regional Area
1. Title of the subsidy
Research of the promotion of natural gas in regional area
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To examine, develop technology and give information for the equipment of infrastructure and
for the promotion of natural gas.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Contract.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Japan Gas Association, The Centre for Promotion of Natural Gas.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Settled amount for FY 1995: ¥471 million
Settled amount for FY 1996: ¥878 million
Settled amount for FY 1997: ¥952 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1995-FY 2010.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy1
N.A.
                                                     
1 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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2. Subsidy for Research and Development of House Technology Creating Life Values
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy for Research and Development of House Technology Creating Life Values.
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To improve or create new value of houses as social stock, to adapt houses for tomorrow's life
style and to harmonize housing with the environment.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Contract.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Association for Research and Development of House Technology Creating Life Values.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Settled amount for FY 1995: ¥112 million
Settled amount for FY 1996: ¥183 million
Settled amount for FY 1997: ¥150 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1994-FY 2000.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy2
N.A.
                                                     
2 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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3. Subsidy for the Popularization , Enlightenment, and Promotion of Solar System
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy for the Popularization,. Enlightenment, and Promotion of Solar System (limited on
the installation of solar house, for exhibition).
2. Period covered by the notification
Janury 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To subsidize those who engage in the installation of solar house for exhibition in order to
promote the popularization of solar system.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Enterprises which engage in the installation of solar house.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Settled amount for FY 1995: ¥66 million
Settled amount for FY 1996: ¥60 million
Settled amount for FY 1997: ¥61 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1989-FY 2001
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy3
N.A.
                                                     
3 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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4. Subsidy for the Promotion of Utilization Solar System
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy for the Promotion of Utilization Solar System.
2. Period covered by the notification
April 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To subsidize for supply the interest those who install solar house in order to lighten the
burden for installation.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Enterprises and installer of solar system.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 (settlement of accounts): ¥62 million
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥85 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥54 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥36 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1995-FY 2005.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy4
N.A.
                                                     
4 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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5. Subsidies for Measures taken for Promoting the Conversion to Natural Gas
Consumption by Local City-Gas Suppliers
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidies for Measures taken for Promoting the Conversion to Natural Gas Consumption by
Local City-Gas Suppliers.
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the introduction of natural gas which is the alternative source of energy to replace
oil for local city-gas suppliers.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Local city-gas suppliers.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 (settlement of accounts): ¥1,696 million
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥1,810 millionFY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥1,920 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥2,393 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The subsidy was started in April 1985, and there is no time-limit attached to it.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy5
N.A.
6. Subsidies for Interest Required for Local City Gas Suppliers to Provide Specific
Facilities for Converting to Natural Gas Consumption
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidies for Interest Required for Local City Gas Suppliers to Provide Specific Facilities for
Converting to Natural Gas Consumption.
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the introduction of natural gas which is the source of oil-alternative energy by
local city gas suppliers.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Local city gas suppliers.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 (settlement of accounts): ¥23 million
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥28 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥35 millionFY 1998 (budget): ¥41 million.
                                                     
5 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The subsidy was started in April 1985, and there is no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy6
N.A.
7. Subsidy on Technology Development of High Efficiency Gas Turbine etc.  Budget for
the control of the Generation of the Higher Harmonic Currents
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy on Technology Development of High Efficiency Gas Turbine etc.  Budget for the
Control of the Generation of the Higher Harmonic Currents.
2. Period covered by the notification
April 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To establish the technology of higher harmonic currents, evaluate the current volume of
generation, develop the technology to control the generation, evaluate the effect of the control and
estimate the future trend.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Japan Electrical Safety Environment Technology Laboratories.
                                                     
6 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 (settlement of accounts): ¥118 million
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥199 millionFY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥187 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥187 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1995-FY 2000.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy7
N.A.
8. Subsidy for Development of Load Levelling Technology, etc.
Verification tests for establishment of photovol taic generation load levelling technologies
for residences
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy for Development of Load Levelling Technology, etc.
Verification tests for establishment of photovoltaic generation load levelling technologies for
residences.
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the development and introduction of oil-alternative energy.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
                                                     
7 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 (settlement of accounts): ¥108 million
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥64 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥69 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥0.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1993-FY 1997.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy8
N.A.
9. Subsidy for the Unused Energy Us e District Heating and Cooling
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy for the Unused Energy Use District Heating and Cooling.
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote unused energy use district heating and cooling.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
                                                     
8 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Heat supply undertaker etc., which have done  their business to the policy object.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 (settlement of accounts): ¥1,808 million
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥1,918 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥1,123 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥934 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1991-FY 2002.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy9
N.A.
10. Contract for Investigation of Promoting the Development and Introduction of Hydro
Power
1. Title of the subsidy
Contract for Investigation of Promoting th e Development and Introduction of Hydro Power.
(1) Contract for Investigation of Design Small and Medium Standardized Hydro Model
Plant
(2) Contract for Fundamental Investigation of Guiding the Development and Introduction
of Small and Medium Hydro Power
(3) Contract for Verification Tests for Underground Hydroelectric Storage.
2. Period covered by the notification
The sub-programmes (1) and (2) are January 1995-March 1998
The sub-programme (3) is January 1997-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the development of hydro power which is oil-alternative energy.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
                                                     
9 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Contract.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
(1) Energy Foundation
(2) New Energy Foundation, Japan Electric Po wer Civil Engineering Association, and
Japan Electric Power Information Centre.
(3) New Energy Foundation.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
(1) FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥308 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥283 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥273 million
(2) FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥373 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥488 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥611 million
(3) FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥0
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥74 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥385 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
(1) FY 1981-FY 2001
(2) This programme was started in April 1986, and there is no time-limit attached to it.
(3) FY 1997-FY 2000.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy10
N.A.
                                                     
10 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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11. Contract for Verification Tests for the Coal Fired Power Generation
1. Title of the subsidy
Contract for Verification Tests for the Coal Fired Power Generation
(1) Investigation of Highly Efficient Flue Gas Treatment Technology
(2) Development of Hot Gas Clean-up Technology for PFBC Plant
(3) Development of Survey of simplified Fuel Gas Desulphurization (FGD) System for
High-Sulphur Coal
2. Period covered by the notification
The sub-programme (1) is January 1995-March 1998
The sub-programmes (2) and (3) are April 1996-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Increasing the efficiency of environmental protection facilities of coal fired power generation
and effective use of energy resources.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Contract.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The sub-programme (1) is provided to the Institute of Applied Energy.  The Sub-programmes
(2) and (3) are provided to Electric Power Development Co. Ltd.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
(1) FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥55 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥144 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥161 million
(2) FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥764 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥1,235 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥1,712 million
(3) FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥635 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥753 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥732 millionG/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
(1) FY 1993-FY 1998
(2) FY 1996-FY 1999
(3) FY 1996-FY 2000
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy11
N.A.
12. Contract for Verification Test for Esta blishing a Centralized Load Control System
1. Title of the subsidy
Contract for Verification Test for Establishing a Centralized Load Control System.
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1996-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the development of load levelling technology.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Contract.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
                                                     
11 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 (settlement of accounts): ¥693 million
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts) ¥834 millionFY 1997 (settlement of accounts) ¥818 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥445 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1986-FY 1999.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy12
N.A.
13. Contract for Improvement of Safety Analysis Codes Technologies
1. Title of the subsidy
Contract for Improvement of Safety Analysis Codes Technologies
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To enhance the function of safety examination on permit for setting up reactor by improving
safety analysis codes which is necessary to cross-check safety analysis calculation.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Contract.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Nuclear Power Engineering Corporation.
                                                     
12 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 settled amount: ¥1,860 million
FY 1996 settled amount: ¥2,047 million
FY 1997 settled amount: ¥5,910 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This programme was started in April 1980, and there is no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy13
N.A.
14. The Development of Fuelification of Plastic Waste
1. Title of the subsidy
The Development of Fuelification of Plastic Waste
2. Period covered by the notification
April 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The development of technology to utilize plastic waste as fuel.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Plastic Waste Management Institute.
                                                     
13 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 (settlement of accounts): ¥150 million
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥260 millionFY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥260 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1995-FY 1997.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy14
N.A.
15. Subsidy for Technology Development of High Efficiency Gas Turbine etc.
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy for Technology Development of High Efficiency Gas Turbine etc.
Technology Development for load levelling and air conditioning utilizing unused energy.
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To achieve a highly effective, and the most appropriate regional heat supply system by
utilizing unused energy, and to develop the t echnology for equalizing the electric power load.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
                                                     
14 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 (settlement of accounts): ¥1,477 million
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥474 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥387 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1991-FY 1997.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy15
N.A.
16. Subsidy for Restructuring the Retailing Business of Petroleum Products
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy for Restructuring the Retailing Business of Petroleum Products
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the restructuring of the retailing business of petroleum products.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Associations which implement the restructur ing of the retailing business of petroleum
products.
                                                     
15 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 (settlement of accounts): ¥3,061 million
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥1,709 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This programme was started in April 1987 and there is no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy16
N.A.
17. Subsidy for Ensuring Petroleum Products Quality
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy for Ensuring Petroleum Products Quality.
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To ensure the quality of petroleum products at service station.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
National Petroleum Dealers Association.
                                                     
16 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.G/SCM/N/38/JPN/Suppl.1
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8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 (settlement of accounts): ¥3,612 million
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥2,254 millionFY 1997 (settlement of accounts) ¥2,299 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The programme was started in April 1986 and there is no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy17
N.A.
18. Subsidy for Promoting the Introduction of Drastic High Efficiency Energy Use
Equipment for Civil Use
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy for Promoting the Introduction of Drasti c High Efficiency Energy Use Equipment for
Civil Use.
Promoting task for LP gas high-efficiency use.
(Promoting task for increasing LP Gas Engine Heat Pump Type Airconditioner)
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the installation of LP Gas Engine Heat Pump Airconditioner for the purpose of
saving energy use.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
                                                     
17 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
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7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to owners which install their LP Gas Engine Heat Pump
Airconditioners by LP Gas Centre of Japan through financial organizations instructed.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1995 (settlement of accounts): ¥409 million
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥485 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥362 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥159 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1997-FY 2001.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy18
(Unit:  thousand tonnes)
LP Gas FY 1994 FY 1995 FY 1996 FY 1997
Production 4,084 4,195 4,537 4,412
Import 15,068 15,079 15,232 14,902
Consumption 19,888 19,560 19,710 19,318
Export 0 0 0 0
19. Subsidy for Loans to Construct Petroleum Storage Facilities
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy for Loans to Construct Petroleum Storage Facilities
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To ensure a stable supply of oil by taking measures to secure oil stockpiles.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
                                                     
18 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
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5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to the Japan Development Bank, Okinawa Development Finance
Corporation and Japan National Oil Corporation, that loans funds for construction of petroleumstorage facilities at low interest.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥117 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥37 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥41 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This programme was started in April 1981, and there is no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy19
N.A.
20. Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and LPG to be Stored
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and LPG to be Stored.
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To ensure a stable supply of oil by taking measures to secure oil stockpiles.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
                                                     
19 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
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5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to the Japan National Oil Corporation, that loans funds for purchase
of petroleum and PGL at low interest.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥6,444 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥4,346 million
FY 1998 (budget): ¥7,608 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This programme was started in April 1972, and there is no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy20
N.A.
21. Contract for Research and Study to Promote Coal Supply from Foreign Countries
1. Title of the subsidy
Contract for Research and Study to Promote Coal Supply from Foreign Countries.
2. Period covered by the notification
April 1996-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To contribute to a stable supply of coal, by application of the safety technologies accumulated
in Japan as well as development of necessary safety technologies matched for the actual condition ofeach coal producing country as preventive measures for serious accidents in coal mines.
                                                     
20 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Contract.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Japan Coal Energy Centre.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥676 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥738 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1996-FY 2001.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy21
N.A.
22. Subsidy for International Research and Development Corporation
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidy for International Research and Development Corporation
2. Period covered by the notification
January 1995-March 1998.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Support for development of technology facilitating energy utilization effectively through the
collaboration between Japanese enterprises or national laboratory and foreign countries.
                                                     
21 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy
Contract.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Research organizations such as companies, research associations, public corporations or
universities which are entrusted by the NEDO:  a public body.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
FY 1996 (settlement of accounts): ¥1,760 million
FY 1997 (settlement of accounts): ¥1,817 millionFY 1998 (budget): ¥1,800 million.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The programme was started in April 1993, and no time-limit is attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy22
N.A.
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22 Statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports:
(i) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;(ii) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest
period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the
subsidy.