WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/71/JPN
29 May 2002
(02-2932)
Committee on Subsidies
and Countervailing MeasuresOriginal:  English
SUBSIDIES
New and Full Notification Pursuant to Article XVI:1 of the GATT 1994
and Article 25 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures
JAPAN
The following communication, dated 2 May 2002, has been received from the
Permanent Mission of Japan.
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Japan submits this new and full notification in compliance with its obligation under
Article XVI:1 of the General Agreement on Tari ff and Trade (GATT) 1994 and Article 25 of the
Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures ("the Agreement" hereinafter).
In this notification, Japan had included certain measures which may not constitute "subsidies"
under Article 1 of the Agreement and certain subsidies which may not be "specific" under Article 2 of
the Agreement in order to achieve the maximum tran sparency with regard to the relevant programmes
and measures effective within its territory.
It should be recognized that, in accordance with Article 25.7 of the Agreement, the
notification of the programmes and measures does not prejudge its legal status, effects or nature under
GATT 1994 and the Agreement.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. INDUSTRY 　............................................................................................................................6
1. Contract for Improvement of Safety Analysis Codes Technologies.....................................62. Research for the Promotion of Natural Gas in Regional Area .............................................7
3. Contract for Research and Study to Promote Coal Supply from Foreign
Countries...................................................................................................................... ..............8
4. Subsidy for Loans to the Pollution Prevention Fund.............................................................9
5. International Demonstration Research on Photovoltaic Power Generation
Systems........................................................................................................................ .............10
6. Subsidy for the Technology Development of the Nuclear power plants ............................117. Subsidies for Measures Taken for Promoting the Conversion to Natural Gas
Consumption by Local City-Gas Suppliers ..........................................................................12
8. Subsidies for Interest Required for Local City Gas Suppliers to Provide Specific
Facilities for Converting to  Natural Gas Consumption ......................................................13
9. Subsidy for the Technology Development of the Coal Fired Power Generation ..............1410. Subsidy for the Technology Development of Integrated Coal Gasification
Combined Cycle Power Generation Plant............................................................................15
11. Subsidy for the cost of Development of Waste Power Generation .....................................16
12. Subsidy for Development of High-Efficiency Waste Power Generation
Technology..................................................................................................................... ..........17
13. Subsidy for Development of Power Generation Technology Using New RDF
(Refuse Derived Fuel) .......................................................................................................... ...18
14. Subsidy for Research on Technology to Introduce Waste-fired Power
Generation ..................................................................................................................... ..........19
15. Consignment Experimental and Research  Expenses of Survey on Criteria of
Radioactive Waste Disposal ...................................................................................................20
16. Subsidy for the Unused Energy Use District Heating and Cooling....................................21
17. Subsidies for Small and Medium-Scale Hydropower Development...................................22
18. Interest Subsidies for Small and Medium Scale Hydropower............................................23
19. Geothermal Energy Programme ...........................................................................................24
20. Contract for Investigation of Promoting the Development and Introduction of
Hydro Power .................................................................................................................... .......25
21. Contract for Verification Tests on Decommissioning Technology for
Commercial Nuclear Po wer Facilities...................................................................................27
22. Contract for the Advancement of the Light Water Reactor Technology
Confirmation Test and Others...............................................................................................28
23. Grant for the Technical Development of a full MOAX-ABWR plant System ..................29
24. Contract for Verification Tests for Spent Fuel Storage ......................................................30G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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25. Contract for Demonstration Test for New-Type Power Generation Reactor
Technologies ................................................................................................................... .........31
26. Subsidy for the Rationalization of Petroleum Refinery ......................................................32
27. Subsidy for the Promotion of Gas Oil Desulfurization........................................................33
28. Subsidy for the Promotion of Petroleum Industrial Point of Sales System.......................3429. Subsidy to the Cost of Projects for Improving Refining Technology of Oil
Producing Countries and for Related Purposes...................................................................35
30. Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme..............................................................36
31. Commission Fees Concernin g R&D for New Fuel Oil ........................................................37
32. Subsidy for Loans to Construct Petroleum Storage Facilities............................................38
33. Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and LPG to be Stored .....................................39
34. Subsidy for Restructuring the Retailing Business of Petroleum Products ........................4035. Subsidy for Ensuring Petroleum Products Quality .............................................................41
36. Subsidy for Promoting Introduction of Drastic High-Efficiency Energy Use
Equipment for Civil Use........................................................................................................ .42
37. Subsidy for Exploration of Natural Gas ...............................................................................43
38. Contract for Technology Development of Mineral Resource Exploration........................4439. System Development of Energy Saving in Mines.................................................................45
40. Support to structural Adjustment of the Coal Mining Industry ........................................46
41. Subsidy for Overseas Coal Development Feasibility Survey ..............................................47
42. Subsidy for Promotion of Coal Production and Utilization Technology ...........................48
43. Subsidy for Promotion of Mine Enterprises.........................................................................5044. Subsidy for the Development of Information Technology which Create New
Industry....................................................................................................................... .............51
45. Subsidy for Training Technicians of the Information Security Evaluation ......................52
46. The Real World Computing (RWC) Programme................................................................53
47. Contract for Development of Information Processing System and for Related
Purposes....................................................................................................................... ............54
48. Ultra Super-Advanced Electronics Technology Development Programme ......................55
49. Programme to Promote Research and Development of Regional Technology .................56
50. Subsidy for the Bekko and Ivory Industries.........................................................................57
51. Subsidy for the Leather and Leather goods Industries.......................................................58
52. Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation House Technology .............59
53. Subsidy for the Installation of Solar House for Exhibition.................................................6054. Subsidy for the Promotion of Utilization Solar System.......................................................61
55. Subsidy of Expenses to Investigate the Development of Next Generation
Airplanes...................................................................................................................... ............62
56. Assistance for Developm ent of Civil Aircraft.......................................................................63G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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57. The Commission on the Research and Development of Next Generation
Airplanes...................................................................................................................... ............65
58. The Commission on the Research and Development of Remote Sensing
Technology to be Applied to Exploration for Oil Resources ..............................................66
59. Subsidy for Japan Small and Medium Enterprise Corporation 　....................................67
60. Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products...........................68
II. FI NANCE ..................................................................................................................... ...........70
61. Tax Measures to Strengthen the Management of Small- and Medium-sized
Corporation .................................................................................................................... .........70
62. Tax Credit When Import of Products Increases..................................................................71
63. Special Deduction for Expenditure on Prospecting for Domestic or Overseas
Mineral Deposit................................................................................................................ .......72
64. Special Depreciation on Certain Machinery Used for High-Technology
Industries in the area of accumulating High-Technology Manufacturing
Industry ("Technopolis")....................................................................................................... 73
65. Special Depreciation on Machinery (Rel ated to the Law of Special Measures to
Revitalize Industry) ........................................................................................................... .....75
66. Special Depreciation on Machinery for Business Innovation (In the Law on
Temporary Measures for Activation of Specific Regional Industrial
Agglomerations)................................................................................................................ ......76
67. Special Depreciation on Facilities (R elated to Law on Temporary Measures for
Enhancing the Control Method of the Food Production Process)......................................77
68. Additional Depreciation on Fishing Bo at (Related to the Plan for Structural
Improvement of Small- and Medium-Sized Fishing Enterprises under the
Scheme of Extraordinary Law on the Re construction of Fishing Industry) .....................78
69. Additional Depreciation on the Machin ery of Corporation which is Provided in
the Plans to Strengthen the Management Base....................................................................80
70. Additional Depreciation on Machiner y of Corporations which carry out the
plans for improvement of Agriculture Management...........................................................81
71. Special Depreciation on the Drift for the Mining Industry.................................................82
72. Special Depreciation on the Payment to Specific Association.............................................83
73. Reserve for Prevention from Min eral Pollution of Metal Mining......................................84
74. Reserve for Preventing  Specific Disasters ............................................................................85
75. Reserve for Special Repairs ................................................................................................. ..87
76. Reserve for Searching Out New Mineral Beds in and out of Japan...................................88
77. Financial Measures for Shochu B Manufactures.................................................................89
78. Grants for Promoting Rationalization and Discontinuance or Change of
Business of Salt Industry...................................................................................................... ..90
III. AGRICULTURE, FOREST RY AND FISH ERIES.............................................................92
79. Measures for Rice, Wheat and Barley ..................................................................................92
80. Measures for Soybean and Rapeseed....................................................................................93G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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81. Measures for Sugar.......................................................................................................... .......94
82. Measures for Milk and Dairy Product..................................................................................95
83. Measures for Bovine Meat and Pigmeat...............................................................................97
84. Measures for Eggs........................................................................................................... ........98
85. Measures for Vegetable ...................................................................................................... ....99
86. Measures fo r Fruits ......................................................................................................... .....100
87. Measures for Cocoons ........................................................................................................ ..101
88. Farmer’s Pension Fund Subsidy..........................................................................................102
89. Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy ................................................................103
90. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Finance Corporation Subsidy.................................104
91. Fisheries Modernizatio n Fund Interest Subsidy................................................................104
92. Fisheries Trust Fund Subsidy..............................................................................................10 5
93. Fund for the Projects Implemented by Regional Governments for Promoting
Sustainable Fisheries .......................................................................................................... ..106
94. Fund for the Activities Implemented by Non-governmental Organizations for
Promoting Sustainable Fisheries .........................................................................................107
95. Wood Industry Upgrading Funds .......................................................................................108IV. TRANS PORT................................................................................................................... .....109
96. Grant for Promotion of Research and Development of Future Ships..............................109G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.I. INDUSTRY 　
1. Contract for Improvement of Safety Analysis Codes Technologies
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Contract for improvement of safety analysis codes technologies
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
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 of safety analysis calculation.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Nuclear power Engineering Corporation
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement to accounts)       ¥2,761 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement to accounts)       ¥2,423 million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement to accounts)       ¥2,057 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This programme is 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 subsidy*
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.2. Research for the Promotion of Natural Gas in Regional Area
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Research for the promotion of natural gas in regional area
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
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 Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Japan Gas Association, The Center For Promotion of Natural Gas
Japan Gas Appliances lnspection Association
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement to accounts)             ¥814 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement to accounts)             ¥955 million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement to accounts)          ¥1,068 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1985 ～ FY 2010
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.3. Contract for Research and Study to Promote Coal Supply from Foreign Countries
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Contract for Research and Study to Promote Coal Supply from Foreign Countries
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
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 of
each coal producing countries as preventive measures for serious accidents in coal mines.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Japan Coal Energy Center, coal mine owners
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement to accounts)          ¥807 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement to accounts)          ¥740 million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement to accounts)          ¥659 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
1996FY-2006FY
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.4. Subsidy for Loans to the Pollution Prevention Fund
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Loans to the Pollution Prevention Fund
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The policy objective of this programme is to prevent the pollution caused by metal mines
smoothly and effectively.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
The Law of Metal Mining Agency of Japan
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to owners who have mining rights, through the Metal Mining Agency
of Japan in the form of Loans.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement to accounts)          ¥56 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement to accounts)          ¥49 million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement to accounts)          ¥40 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This programme was started in April 1973, and its termination is not determined.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.5. International Demonstration Research on Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems
1. Title of the subsidy programme
International Demonstration Research on Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To improve the performance and reliability of photovoltaic power generation systems,
utilizing the natural and social conditions of the counterpart countries.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
　 The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
　
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Corporations 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
Financial year 1998 (settlement of accounts)    ¥243  million
  Financial year 1999 (settlement of accounts)    ¥220  million
  Financial year 2000 (settlement of accounts)    ¥277  million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The programme was started in April 1992, and no time-limit is attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.6. Subsidy for the Technology Development of the Nuclear power plants
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for the Technology Development of the Nuclear power plants
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Our country (METI) will do assistance by the proposal public subscription-type when the
subjects are to solve the problem related to the progressive and original development of nuclear
technology, which improves the safety and economy of the nuclear power plants and the nuclear fuel
cycle.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance By Budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Institute of Applied Energy  　　
The manufacturing industries for nuclear power plants
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year  1999 (settlement to accounts)    ¥1,270 million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement to accounts)    ¥0 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The subsidy was started in April 2000,and there is no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.7. Subsidies for Measures Taken for Promoting the Conversion to Natural Gas
Consumption by Local City-Gas Suppliers
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidies for measures taken for promoting the conversion to natural gas consumption by
local city-gas suppliers
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the introduction of natural gas which is the alternative sources of energy replace
oil for local city-gas suppliers.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant, Interest rate subsidy
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
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)   ¥1,854 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)   ¥1,828 million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)   ¥1,913 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.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.8. Subsidies for Interest Required for Local City Gas Suppliers to Provide Specific
Facilities for Converting to Natural Gas Consumption
1. Title of the subsidy programme
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
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the introduction of natural gas which is the alternative sources of energy replace
oil for local city-gas suppliers.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Interest rate subsidy
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Development Bank of Japan
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)   ¥40 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)   ¥43 million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)   ¥60 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.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.9. Subsidy for the Technology Development of the Coal Fired Power Generation
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for the Technology Development of the Coal Fired Power Generation
-  Assistance for the Technology Development of the Advanced Coal Fired Power Generation
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To develop the Material for Coal Fired Power Generation with Ultra Super Critical Steam
Condition
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
EPDC (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
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)           ¥257 million
  Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)           ¥124 million
  Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)             ¥68 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Fiscal year 1982 - Fiscal year 2000
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.10. Subsidy for the Technology Development of Integrated Coal Gasification Combined
Cycle Power Generation Plant
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for the Technology Development of In tegrated Coal Gasification Combined Cycle
Power Generation Plant
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To develop the technology for Integrated Coal Gasification Combined Cycle Power
Generation
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Tokyo Electric Power Company
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)           ¥802 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)           ¥176 million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)           ¥559 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Fiscal year 1999 - fiscal year 2009
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.11. Subsidy for the cost of Development of Waste Power Generation
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for the Cost of Development of Waste Power Generation
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To assist the construction of waste power plants for the diffusion of waste energy utilization.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Waste power producers
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)           ¥137 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)           ¥862 millionFiscal year 2000 （Settlement of accounts ）      ¥512 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
1995Fy-2004Fy
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.12. Subsidy for Development of High-Efficiency Waste Power Generation Technology
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Development of High-Efficiency Waste Power Generation Technology
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To develop a new type of facility which can efficiently utilize the potential energy in waste,
this project helps development of high-efficiency waste power generation technology.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
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
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)           ¥1,117 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)           ¥1,196 million
Fiscal year 2000 （settlement of accounts)………¥450 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Fiscal year 1992 - fiscal year 200 3
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.13. Subsidy for Development of Power Generation Technology Using New RDF (Refuse
Derived Fuel)
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for 　Development of Power Generation Technology Using New RDF (Refuse
Derived Fuel)
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote RDF fired power generation system by considering waste as a non-utilized form
of energy.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
EPDC (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
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)           ¥1,237 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)           ¥1,299 million
Fiscal year 2000 （settlement of accounts)             ¥821 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
1995Fy　-  2001Fy
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.14. Subsidy for Research on Technology to Introduce Waste-fired Power Generation
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Research on Technology to Introduce Waste-Fired Power Generation.
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To support the introduction of waste-fire d power generation to autonomous bodies by
preparing manuals concerning power generation with waste.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
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
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)           ¥221 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)           ¥112 million
Fiscal year 2000 （settlement of accounts)           ¥ 88 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
1994Fy-2002Fy
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.15. Consignment Experimental and Research Expe nses of Survey on Criteria of Radioactive
Waste Disposal
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Consignment Experimental and Research Expens es of Survey on Criteria of Radioactive
Waste Disposal
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Consignment for survey on criteria of radioactive waste disposal
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance of budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Radioactive Waste Management Funding and Re search Center, Institute of Research and
Innovation, 　etc.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts) ￥2,098 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts) ￥2,714 million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts) ￥4,855 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
1983Fy - 2005FyG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
This subsidy has no effects on trade, because its purpose is survey on criteria of radioactive
waste disposal.
16. Subsidy for the Unused Energy Us e District Heating and Cooling
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for the Unused Energy Use District Heating and Cooling
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To achieve diffusion and promotion of subsid y of working-expenses of unused energy use
district heating and cooling system
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Heat supply undertakers etc. who have rationalized their business.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1999(Settlement to accounts)       ￥128 million
Fiscal year 2000(Settlement to accounts)       ￥143 million
Fiscal year 2001(Budget) 　　　　　　　　￥ 190 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY1991～FY2002.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
17. Subsidies for Small and Medium-Scale Hydropower Development
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidies for small and medium-scale hydropower development
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the development of small and medium-scale hydropower from 　the point of
effectively utilizing indigenous energy resources, reduce initial generation cost by providing subsidies
for construction cost.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to wholesale  supplier and installer of in-house generator through the
New Energy and Industrial Technolo gy 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
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)           ¥2,512million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)           ¥3,153million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)           ¥3,886millionG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Fiscal year 1980.  No time limit attached to them.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
18. Interest Subsidies for Small and Medium Scale Hydropower
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Interest subsidies for small and medium scale hydropower
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To subsidize interest for the construction of small and medium scale hydropower by New
Energy Foundation (NEF) for decided period after the power plant starts
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
New Energy Foundation (NEF)
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)           ¥134 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)           ¥359 millionFiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)           ¥646 millionG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Fiscal year 1985 -
No time limit attached to them.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
19. Geothermal Energy Programme
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Geothermal Energy Programme
(1)  Subsidy for the Geothermal Development Promotion Survey
  (2)  Subsidy for the Cost of Development of Geothermal Power Generation
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To assist the construction of geothermal power plants and the survey of geothermal
development, etc. for the diffusion of geothermal energy utilization.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The sub-programmes (1) and (2) are provided to the New Energy and Industrial Technology
Development Organization (NEDO).G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
(1)　Financial year 1998 (settlement of accounts)         ¥3,087 million
　Financial year 1999 (settlement of accounts)         ¥3,210 million
Financial year 2000 (settlement of accounts)         ¥2,505 million
(2) Financial year 1998 (settlement of accounts)         ¥858 million
Financial year 1999 (settlement of accounts)         ¥616 million
Financial year 2000 (settlement of accounts)         ¥1,005 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
(1) 1980Fy-2010Fy
(2) 1986Fy-2010Fy
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
20. Contract for Investigation of Promoting the Development and Introduction of Hydro
Power
1. Title of the subsidy programme
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 Under Ground Hydroelectric Storage
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
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 Economy, Trade and IndustryG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
(1) New Energy Foundation Hydraulic Gate and Penstock Association(2) New Energy Foundation, Japan Electric Po wer Civil Engineering Association and
Japan Electric Power Information Center
(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) Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)           ¥250 million
　 Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)           ¥239 million
　 Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)           ¥236 million
(2) Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)           ¥579 million
　 Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)           ¥669 million
　 Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)           ¥725 million
(3) Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)           ¥382 million
　 Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)           ¥382 million
  Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)           ¥967 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
(1) Fiscal year 1981 - Fiscal year 2001
(2) This programme was started in April 1986,and there is no time-limit attached to it
(3) Fiscal year 1997 - Fiscal year 2001
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.21. Contract for Verification Tests on Decommissioning Technology for Commercial
Nuclear Power Facilities
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Contract for Verification Tests on Decommissi oning Technology for Commercial Nuclear
Power Facilities
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Develop techniques necessary for safe dismantling of nuclear power plants in Japan
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ｍinistry of Economy ,Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by Budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Nuclear Power Engineering Corporation, The Institute of Applied Energy
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)    ¥2,912 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)    ¥3,058  million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)    ¥2,530  million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
1981Fy ～  2003Fy
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.22. Contract for the Advancement of the Light Water Reactor Technology Confirmation
Test and Others
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Contract for the advancement of the Light Water Reactor Technology
Confirmation Test and others.
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
New technology development for the purpose to ensure the safety of Light Water Reactors.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Nuclear Power Engineering Corporation, other pub lic corporations which are entrusted by the
METI・
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)      ¥7,678  million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)     ¥11,506 million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)        ¥924  million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY I981～ FY 2006
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.23. Grant for the Technical Development of a full MOAX-ABWR plant System
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Grant for the technical development of a full MOX-ABWR plant system
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the development of a full MOX-ABWR plant, in order to improve flexibility of
MOX fuel utilization in LWR plants, and to contribute to keep plutonium balance according to
supply-demand relations.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
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
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)   ¥855 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)   ¥1131 million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)   ¥1,359 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY1996～FY2008
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.24. Contract for Verification Tests for Spent Fuel Storage
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Contract for Verification Tests for spent fuel storage
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To verify the safety of spent fuel storage technology, in order to promote the interim storage
of spent fuel.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Nuclear Power Engineering Corporation and Cent ral Research Institute of Electric Power
Industry
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)         ¥172 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Fiscal year 1999- Fiscal year 2003
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.25. Contract for Demonstration Test for New-Type Power Generation Reactor Technologies
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Contract for demonstration test for new-type power-generation reactor technologies
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To develop technologies for maintaining safety of the practical fast breeder reactor in Japan
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance of budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, THE JAPAN ATOM9IC POWER
COMPANY (FY2000 ～）
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)  ¥472 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)  ¥294 million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)  ¥384 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
FY 1987 ～ FY 2005
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.26. Subsidy for the Rationalization of Petroleum Refinery
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for the Rationalization of Petroleum Refinery
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To assist the rationalization (such as closure) of refineries.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Interest rate subsidy etc
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Oil refining companies which have rationalized their business etc.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)          ￥4,270 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)         ￥10,635 million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts) 　          ￥260 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The subsidy 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 subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.27. Subsidy for the Promotion of Gas Oil Desulfurization
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for the Promotion of Gas Oil Desulfurization.
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To assist the promotion of gas oil desulfurization
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Interest rate subsidy
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Oil refining companies
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)            ¥400 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)            ¥282 millionFiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)              ¥94 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
1990FY～2006FY
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.28. Subsidy for the Promotion of Petroleum Industrial Point of Sales System
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for the Promotion of Petroleum Industrial Point of Sales System
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Promotion of communication network system in the petroleum industry
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Interest rate subsidy
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Oil companies
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)           ¥54 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)           ¥23 millionFiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)           ¥11 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
1989FY～2001FY
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.29. Subsidy to the Cost of Projects for Improving Refining Technology of Oil Producing
Countries and for Related Purposes
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy to the Cost of Projects for Impr oving Refining Technology of Oil Producing
Countries and for Related Purposes
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000 - 3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To exchange exports and information and cooperative R&D for technologies related oil
industry between Japan and oil-producing countries and also to take measures for investment
promotion toward those countries from Japan.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
• Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum   　
• Petroleum Energy Center
• Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East 　
• Information Center For Petroleum Exploration and Production
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)          ￥ 4,362 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts) 　　       ￥ 7,258 million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts) 　  　    ￥ 6,070 millionG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The programme started in April 1981, and no time limit is attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
30. Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Major Oil spill Response Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To prepare the system which copes with major oil spill disaster at  home and abroad.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grants
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Petroleum Association of Japan
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)         ￥1,395  million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)           ￥979  million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)           ￥663  millionG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The subsidy was started in 1990FY, and there is no time limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
31. Commission Fees Concerning R&D for New Fuel Oil
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Commission Fees Concerning R&D for New Fuel Oil
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To study feasibility to introduce and expand methanol fuel as new  vehicular fuel in Japan
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Commission fees
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Petroleum Energy Centre and private companies
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)           ￥394  million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)           ￥256  million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts) 　          ￥50  millionG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
1980FY-2000FY
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
32. Subsidy for Loans to Construct Petroleum Storage Facilities
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Loans to Construct Petroleum Storage Facilities
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000 - 3/2001
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 Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to Japan Development Bank, Okinawa Development Finance
Corporation and Japan National Oil Corporation, that  loan funds for construction of petroleum storage
facilities in low interest rates
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement to accounts)           ¥41 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement to accounts)           ¥35 million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement to accounts)           ¥33 millionG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.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 subsidy*
N.A.
33. Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and LPG to be Stored
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and LPG to be Stored
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000 - 3/2001
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 Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to Japan National Oil Corporation, that loans funds for purchase of
petroleum and LPG in 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
Fiscal year 1998(settlement to accounts)         ¥3,354 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement to accounts)         ¥3,110 millionFiscal year 2000(settlement to accounts)         ¥2,844 millionG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.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 subsidy*
N.A.
34. Subsidy for Restructuring the Retailing Business of Petroleum Products
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Restructuring the Retailing Business of Petroleum Products
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote to restructure the retailing business of petroleum products
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Associations which implement the restructur ing of the retailing business of petroleum
products
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(Settlement of accounts)            ¥1,360 million
Fiscal year 1999(Settlement of accounts)            ¥1,235 millionFiscal year 2000(Settlement of accounts)            ¥2,020 millionG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.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 subsidy*
N.A.
35. Subsidy for Ensuring Petroleum Products Quality
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Ensuring Petroleum Products Quality
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To ensure the quality of petroleum products at retail stage.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
National Petroleum Dealers Association
National Federation Petroleum Cooperative Associations
National federation petroleum Commercial Associations
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)             ¥1,944 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)             ¥2,214 million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)             ¥1,974 millionG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The programme was started in April 1986 and the no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
36. Subsidy for Promoting Introduction of Drastic High-Efficiency Energy Use Equipment
for Civil Use
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Promoting 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 Air-conditioner)
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote installation of LP Gas Engine Heat Pump Air-conditioner for the purpose of
saving energy use.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to those who install their LP Gas Engine Heat Pump Air-conditioners
by LP Gas Center of Japan through financial organizations instructed.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts) 　　           ¥153 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)                     ¥73 millionFiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)                     ¥31 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
1997FY - 2001FY
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
LP GAS 1994FY 1995FY 1996FY 1997FY 1998FY 1999FY
Production 4,197 4,387 4,537 4,469 4,294 4,595
Import 15,080 14,827 15,232 14,853 14,465 14,387
Consumption 19,118 19,341 19,703 19,322 18,889 19,131
Export 0 6 7 47 58 95
37. Subsidy for Exploration of Natural Gas
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Exploration of Natural Gas
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote exploration and development of Japanese natural gas resources
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Petroleum and Combustible Natural Gas Resources Development Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
GrantG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to owners who have natural gas mining rights
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal Year 1998(settlement of accounts)          ¥1,667 million
Fiscal Year 1999(settlement of accounts)          ¥2,997 million
Fiscal Year 2000(settlement of accounts)    　  ¥2,848 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The subsidy was started in April 1952, and there is no-time-limit attached to it
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
(Unit:  million m3)
1997FY 1998FY 1999FY
Production 2,301 2,297 2,313
Import 61,463 67,413 70,362
Domestic consumption 63,764 69,710 72,675
Export 0 0 0
38. Contract for Technology Development of Mineral Resource Exploration
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Contract for Technology Development of Mineral Resource Exploration
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To develop more efficient technology for the exploration of mineral resources.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and IndustryG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Metal Mining Agency of Japan (MMAJ)
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
　Fiscal year 1998          ¥131 million
　Fiscal year 1999          ¥127 million
　Fiscal year 2000          ¥111 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The programme was started in April 1975, and there is no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
39. System Development of Energy Saving in Mines
1. Title of the subsidy programme
System Development of Energy Saving in Mines
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To save energy on mine development.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy Trade and IndustryG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget 　　　　　　　　
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Metal Mining Agency of Japan (MMAJ)
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998         ¥267 million
Fiscal year 1999         ¥0 millionFiscal year 2000         ¥502 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Fiscal year 1997 - Fiscal year 2001
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
40. Support to structural Adjustment of the Coal Mining Industry
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Support to Structural Adjustment of the Co al Mining Industry (This programme includes
"Grants for Security of Mine," "Grants for Stabilizing Coal Indus try," "Grants for Modernizing Coal
Pits," "Subsidy for Promoting Coal Mine Restru cturing" and "Grants for Promoting Coal Mining
Company's Diversification of Management and Developing New Business Frontier," which were
already notified in the past notifications.)
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the structural adjustment of the coal mining industry by means of assistance to
production, disaster prevention and diversification, etc.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy ， Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Owners who have coal mining rights , etc. in the coal mining industry
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal Year 1998 (settlement of accounts)    ¥3,941 million
Fiscal Year 1999 (settlement of accounts)    ¥3,092 million
Fiscal Year 2000 (settlement of accounts)    ¥3,056 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This support will phase out by March 2002.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
(Unit:  thousand tonnes)
Coal 1997FY 1998FY 1999FY
Production 3,974 3,698 3,690
Import 132,473 126,584 135,719
Consumption 137,344 130,129 139,709
Export 0 0 0
41. Subsidy for Overseas Coal Development Feasibility Survey
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Overseas Coal Development Feasibility Survey
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Support to exploration and development of overseas coal resources by Japanese private
companies through The New Energy and Industria l Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
in order to help secure a stable supply of coal resources for Japan's future.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Law Concerning the Promotion of Development and Introduction of Alternative Energy
Sources Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grants
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The New Energy and Industrial Techno logy 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
Fiscal Year 1998 (settlement of accounts)        ¥22.3 million
Fiscal Year 1999 (settlement of accounts)        ¥36.2 million
Fiscal Year 2000 (settlement of accounts)        ¥50.8 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The subsidy 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 subsidy*
-
42. Subsidy for Promotion of Coal Production and Utilization Technology
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for promotion of coal production and utilization technologyG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Assistance of the development of technology for coal production and utilization to cope with
the environmental problem.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
New Energy and Industrial Technolo gy Development Organization (NEDO)
Japan Coal Energy Cent er, Center for Coal Utilization, Japan, etc
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal Year 1998 (settlement of accounts)     ¥7,312 million
Fiscal Year 1999 (settlement of accounts)     ¥7,385 million
Fiscal Year 2000 (settlement of accounts)     ¥7,204 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This programme started from 1993 and no specific time-limit exists at the moment.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
NA.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.43. Subsidy for Promotion of Mine Enterprises
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Promotion of Mine Enterprises
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To contribute to the stable supply of underground mineral resources in Japan through
promoting the exploration of these resources and improving mining technologies by small and
medium-sized mine enterprises.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to the small and medium-sized mine enterprises whose capitals are
¥100 million or less, or whose employees at work are 1,000 or less.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 2000         ¥512 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The subsidy was started in April 2000,and there is no time-limit attached to it.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
Copper 1997 1998 1999
Domestic output 1 1 1
Amount of import 1,163 1,172 1,276
Domestic demand 1,508 1,361 1,723
Amount of export 0 0 0
Lead 1997 1998 1999
domestic output 5 6 7
amount of import 123 124 125
domestic demand 272 252 240
amount of export 0 0 0
Zinc 1997 1998 1999
domestic output 72 68 64
amount of import 512 489 565
domestic demand 635 550 571
amount of export 0 0 0
44. Subsidy for the Development of Information Technology which Create New Industry
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for the development of information technology which create new industry
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000 - 3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To keep strengthening international competitiveness of industry
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
GrantG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Private-sector organization etc
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)             ¥921 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
4/2000 - 3/2002
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A
45. Subsidy for Training Technicians of the Information Security Evaluation
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for training technicians of the information security evaluation
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000 - 3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To facilitate the establishment and operation of the information security evaluation scheme
under the Common Criteria based upon ISO 15408.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
N.A
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
GrantG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Institutions which have capability to train those technician.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
2000FY (settlement of accounts) ¥147 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
2000FY－2004FY
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A
46. The Real World Computing (RWC) Programme
1. Title of the subsidy programme
The Real World Computing(RWC) Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000 - 3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To establish fundamental technologies for Next-Generation Information Processing.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry 　　
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract       　G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Real World Computing Partnership(RWCP)
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts) ¥5,439 million
  Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts) ¥5,512 million
  Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts) ¥5,352 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
4/1992 - 3/2002
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A
47. Contract for Development of Information Processing System and for Related Purposes
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Contract for development of information processing system and for related purposes
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000 - 3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
R&D of the equipment of infrastructure in order to develop the information-oriented society
in Japan
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract       　G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Private-sector organization etc
 Japan Information Processing development Corporation
Central Academy of Information Technology
 New Media Development Association
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
　 Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts) ¥865 million
　 Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts) ¥865 million
  Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts) ¥1,754 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This programme was started in April 1973, and its termination is not determined.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A
48. Ultra Super-Advanced Electronic s Technology Development Programme
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Ultra Super-Advanced Electronics Technology Development Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To conduct research and development on ultra-fine processing technology and technologies
for hyper-precision measurement, analysis, control etc. as well as new functional electronic materials,
thereby establishing super-advanced technology of the "next-after-the-next" generation level.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy ,Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budgetG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Association of Super-Advanced Electronics Technologies(ASET)
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)             ¥7,279million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)             ¥3,318million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)             ¥3,858million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Fiscal year 1996 - Fiscal year 2001
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
49. Programme to Promote Research and Development of Regional Technology
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Programme to Promote Research and Development of Regional Technology
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To contribute economic development through fundamental and creative R&D by utilization of
the regional resources. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budgetG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
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
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)     ¥1,707 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)     ¥1,679 million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)     ¥1,600 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The programme was started in April 1991, and no time-limit is attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
50. Subsidy for the Bekko and Ivory Industries
1. Title of the subsidy programme
　 Subsidy for the Bekko and Ivory Industries.
2. Period covered by the notification
　 4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To provide relief to the bekko and ivory industries injured due to the prohibition of trade by
the Convention on International Trade in Endanger ed Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
　 The Ministry of Economy Trade and IndustryG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.5. Legislation under which it is granted
　 Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to non-profit associations which conduct consulting services or
maintaining of processing skill on bekko and ivory, etc. for the bekko and ivory industries. Inaddition, the associations consist of SMEs in this sector.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)  ¥265 million
 Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)  ¥246 million
 Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)  ¥202 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The subsidy was started in April 1991, and there is no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A
  (Trade of these goods are prohibited by CITES.)
51. Subsidy for the Leather and Leather goods Industries
1. Title of the subsidy programme
　 Subsidy for the Leather and Leather Goods Industries.
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To contribute to the sound development of SMEs in the leather and leather goods industries.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy ,Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
　 Assistance by budget.
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
　 Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to local governments or non-profit associations which conduct
consulting services or personnel training, etc. for the leather and leather goods industries. In addition,
the associations consist of mainly SMEs in this sector.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)   ¥291 million
 Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)   ¥295 million
 Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)   ¥282 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
  The subsidy was started in April 1971, and there is no time-limit attached to it.10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
1998 1999 2000
Production 8,706 7,829 N.A.
Import 2,600 2,498 2,416
Export 216 171 193
52. Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation House Technology
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation House Technology
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000～3/2001G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the technology development for the sustainable housing
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
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
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)   ¥149 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
4/2000 - 3/2005
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A
53. Subsidy for the Installation of Solar House for Exhibition
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for the installation of solar house for exhibition
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000～3/2001G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.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 Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
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
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)   ¥61 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)   ¥58 million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)   ¥55 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
4/1989 - 3/2002
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
54. Subsidy for the Promotion of Utilization Solar System
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for the promotion of utilization solar system
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000～3/2001G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.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 Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
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
Fiscal year 1998(settlement of accounts)    ¥36 million
Fiscal year 1999(settlement of accounts)    ¥25 million
Fiscal year 2000(settlement of accounts)    ¥10 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
4/1995- 3/2002
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
55. Subsidy of Expenses to Investigate the Development of Next Generation Airplanes
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy of Expenses to Investigate the Development of Next Generation Airplanes
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
This programme aim to promote the global project formation capability Japanese aircraft
industry through the development of a small (70-120 seat-class) civil aeroplane.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Japan Aircraft Development Corp. (JADC)
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)             ¥169 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)             ¥160 million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)             ¥160 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This programme started in April 1991, and there is no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
56. Assistance for Development of Civil Aircraft
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Assistance for Development of Civil Aircraft
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the development of aircraft industry, and to contribute to the enhancement of
industrial technology and the evolution of international exchange, through the promotion of the
international collaborative joint project for development of aircraft and aero engines
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
The Law of Aircraft Industry Promotion
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
The Assistance is provided in the form of reimbursable grant only for international
cooperative development projects which involve a great amount of risks, through the International
Aircraft Development Fund.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Japan Aircraft Development Corp. (JADC)
The Japanese Aero Engines Corp. (JAEC)
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)             ¥3,629 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)             ¥2,892 million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)             ¥2,493 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
*This is the same as Assistance for Development of Civil Aircraft as Assistance for
Promoting International Cooperative Development of Civil Aircraft (Assistance for Promoting
International Cooperative Development of Civil Aircraft is abolished in 1998)
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.57. The Commission on the Research and Development of Next Generation Airplanes
1. Title of the subsidy programme
The commission on the Research and Deve lopment of Next Generation Airplanes
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000-3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To implement of research and development projects to join the international collaborative
joint project for development of super-sonic transpor tation in the view point of international exchange
of high technology and contribution to international economic growth.
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 (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Society of Japanese Aerospace Companies (SJAC)
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)             ¥189 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)             ¥180 million
Fiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)             ¥150 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This programme started in April 1989, and there is no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.58. The Commission on the Research and Development of Remote Sensing Technology to be
Applied to Exploration for Oil Resources
1. Title of the subsidy programme
The commission on the Research and Development of Remote Sensing Technology to be
Applied to Exploration for Oil Resources.
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To implement of research and development projects on the sensor on-boarding satellite for the
purpose of improvement and accomplishment in relation to the remote sensing technology to be
applied to exploration for oil resources.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Contract
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Earth Remote Sensing Data Analysis Ce nter, Japan Resources Observation System
Organization.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (settlement of accounts)            ¥4,589 million
Fiscal year 1999 (settlement of accounts)            ¥4,980millionFiscal year 2000 (settlement of accounts)            ¥4,475million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This programme started in April 1981, and there is no time-limit attached to it.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
N.A.
59. Subsidy for Japan Small and Medium Enterprise Corporation 　
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Japan Small and Medium Enterprise Corporation
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The promotion of the electronic commerce of the small enterprises of  the textile industry, the
support for educational training, the promotion of the silk goods
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Assistance by budget
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Japan Small and Medium Enterprise Corporation (JASMEC)
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1999 (budget)  ¥251 million
Fiscal year 2000 (budget)  ¥210 million
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
This subsidy started in 1999fy, and there is no time-limit attached to it.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
Production Import Export Domestic
Consumption
1996 1,323,311t 1,457,214t 398,132t 2,419,471t
1997 1,315,018t 1,428,137t 405,281t 2,326,714t
1998 1,183,541t 1,277,502t 414,493t 2,061,271t
60. Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products
2. Period covered by the notification
4/2000－3/2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote Japanese traditional craft products made by traditional skills or ways.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry
5. Legislation under which it is granted
The Law on the Promotion for Traditional Craft Products
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
44 local governments(except Hokkaido, Chiba and Kumamoto)
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1998 (budget)  ¥111 million
 Fiscal year 1999 (budget)  ¥100 million
 Fiscal year 2000 (budget)  ¥178 millionG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The subsidy was started in April 1974, and there is no time-limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
(Million yen)
1997 1998 1999
Production 328,833 278,448 267,195
Import 0 0 0
Export N.A. N.A. N.A.
(These goods are produced only in Japan.  There is little amount of export because these are used in
the Japanese life style.)G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.II. FINANCE
61. Tax Measures to Strengthen the Management of Small- and Medium-sized Corporation
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Tax measures to strengthen the management of small- and medium-sized corporations
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
(1) Improvement of the management of the agricultural processing business
(2) Smooth adaptation to the restructuring of the business and support of the
development of the new business
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral or tax credit
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
(1) Small- and medium sized enterprises engaging in the agricultural processing
businesses
(2) Small and medium-sized enterprises which operate the specific businesses which is
under the influence of the remarkable changes of the economic environment
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Choice of special depreciation of 30 per cent of the acquisition cost or the tax credit of 7 per
cent of the acquisition cost on the equipment.  As for leasing, the tax credit on the 60 per cent of the
leasing fee is permitted.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Between 1 April 1987 and 31 March 2001G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
Production of main industries (1)
(Thousand tons)
1998FY 1999FY 2000FY
Cheese 124 126 125
Polished barley 138 154 -
Wheat flour 4,873 4,948 -
Not available for (2)
62. Tax Credit When Import of Products Increases
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Tax credit when  import of products increases
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote of import of product
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax  credit
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
A person and a corporation mainly engaging in manufacture in JapanG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
When amount of increase on product import is more than 5 per cent, the tax credit of 4 per
cent on the amount of increase on product import is permitted.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Between 1 April 1990 and 31 March 2002
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
(Billion yen)
FY Imports of manufactured products
1998 22,184
1999 22,382
2000 26,132
63. Special Deduction for Expenditure on Prospecting for Domestic or Overseas Mineral
Deposit
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Special deduction for expenditure on prospecting for domestic or overseas mineral deposit
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To ensure continuity of mining business
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Deduction from taxable incomeG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
A person or a corporation engaging in mining industry
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
The lowest of the following three amounts may be deducted from taxable income.(1) the amount of the prospecting costs incurred, including depreciation expenses
allowed on machinery and equipment used for prospecting
(2) the amount added back to the taxable income from the prospecting cost reserve
 (3) the amount of corporation income for the business year9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Between 1 April 1965 and 31 March 2001
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
The amount of domestic production of minerals
(Thousand tons)
1998y. 1999y. 2000y.
Copper 1.1 (0.1%) 1.0 (0.1%) 1.2 (0.1%)
Lead 6.2 (4.3%) 6.1 (4.9%) 8.8 (6.3%)
Zinc 67.7 (12.0%) 64.3 (11.1%) 63.6 (10.7%)
 NB. The Percentage is derived from the following amount of: Domestic production /
(Domestic production + imports )
64. Special Depreciation on Certain Machinery Used for High-Technology Industries in the
area of accumulating High-Technology Manufacturing Industry ("Technopolis")
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Special depreciation on certain machinery used for high-technology industries in the area of
accumulating high-technology manufacturing industry("Technopolis")
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Promotion of the industrial development in certain areas, based on the high-technology
industries
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Corporations engaging in the qualified high-technology industries
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Special initial depreciation is granted for the high-technology machinery depending on the
time of acquisition as follows.
Years after approval of the "Technopolis" plan
10y. 12y. 14y. 15y.
10y. 12y. 14y. 15y. 16y.
Machinery 15% 14% 12% 10% 9%
Buildings etc. 8% 7% 6% 5% 5%
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Within 16 years after the approval of the "Technopolis" plan
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
Industrial shipment figures in "Technopolis"
Year
1996 39,541.2 billion yen
1997 40,914.1 billion yen
1998 39,140.6 billion yenG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.65. Special Depreciation on Machinery (Rel ated to the Law of Special Measures to
Revitalize Industry)
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Special depreciation on machinery (related to the law of special measures to revitalize
industry)
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Smooth adaptation to the restructuring of the business and support of the business innovation
by enterprises which productivity falls in response to on diverse and structural changes in the
domestic and international economic environment
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
A person or a corporation which is in response to changes in domestic and international
economic environment  and present the business restructuring plans which are approved by the
Competent Minister
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Special initial depreciation of 18 per cent or 24 per cent is granted for certain machinery
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Between 1 October 1999 and 31 March 2001G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
Production of main industries
(Million yen)
1997y. 1998y. 1999y.
Cement industry 648,023 546,288 484,433
Coal mining industry 50,470 43,577 42,671
Pulp industry 763,334 698,967 669,203
Concrete industry 1,530,777 1,376,886 1,372,846
Wool spinning industry 103,309 78,802 63,852
Petroleum refine industry 9,684,072 8,986,358 8,946,753
66. Special Depreciation on Machinery for Bu siness Innovation (In the Law on Temporary
Measures for Activation of Specific Re gional Industrial Agglomerations)
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Special depreciation on machinery for bu siness innovation (in the Law on Temporary
Measures for Activation of Specific Regional Industrial Agglomerations)
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To accumulate creative skills in agglomerations of regional industries and to maintain and
develop accumulations of industries by promoting the new business sectors.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Small and medium-size enterprises which operate business belonging to central sectors
industry in the Area to Activate Accumulations of Creative skillsG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Special initial depreciation of 15 per cent or 20 per cent is granted on machinery for business
innovation
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Between 12 June 1997 and 31 March 2001
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
    (Billion yen)
Year Industrial shipment figures
1996 28,960.4
1997 29,163.1
1998 28,929.8
67. Special Depreciation on Facilities (R elated to Law on Temporary Measures for
Enhancing the Control Method of the Food Production Process)
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Special depreciation on facilities  (related to Law on Temporary Measures for Enhancing the
Control Method of the Food Production Process)
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Facilitate the enhancing the control method of the food production process
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures LawG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Corporations engaging in food production indu stries, whose plans to enhance the  control
method of the food production are approved by the governor
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Special initial depreciation of 7 per cent or 14 per cent of acquisition cost is granted for
enhancing the control method of food processing industry.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Between 1 July 1998 and 31 March 2002
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
Production of main specified businesses
1997y. 1998y. 1999y.
processed meats 534 527 522 (thousand tons)
packed food 5,802 5,438 5,345 (thousand tons)
milk and dairy goods 6,097 5,984 5,916 (thousand kilolitres)
68. Additional Depreciation on Fishing Boat (Related to the Plan for Structural
Improvement of Small- and Medium-Sized Fishing Enterprises under the Scheme of
Extraordinary Law on the Reconstruction of Fishing Industry)
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Additional depreciation on fishing boat( related to the plan for structural improvement of
small- and medium-sized fishing enterprises under the scheme of Extraordinary Law on the
Reconstruction of Fishing Industry)
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Structural improvement of fishing industryG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Small- and medium-sized fishers which meet all the following conditions:
 - Membership of fishing cooperatives whose plans for structural improvement of
small- and medium-sized fishing enterprises are approved by the Minister of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
 - Engaging in certain fishing businesses
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Additional depreciation of 16 per cent is granted for fishing boats for 5 years.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
For 5 years after approval of the plan for structural improvement of fishing enterprises
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
(number of constructed vessels)
(1998y.) (1999y.) (2000y.)
Medium trawl fishery 4 6 4
Large trawl fishery
in East China Sea 0 0 0
Skipjack and tuna fishery 10 4 7
Surrounding net fishery 4 2 3
Medium-sized squid jigging fishery 4 4 0G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.69. Additional Depreciation on the Machinery of Corporation which is Provided in the
Plans to Strengthen the Management Base
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Additional depreciation on the machinery of corporation which is provided in the plans to
strengthen the management base
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Strengthening of the management base of sma ll-and medium sized enterprises which operate
the specific businesses
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Small-and medium sized enterprises which operate the specific businesses, who is a
constituent member of the association whose plan to strengthen the management base is approved
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Additional depreciation of 27 per cent is granted for certain buildings and machinery for 5
years.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
For 5 years after the approval of the plan to strengthen the management base
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
 N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.70. Additional Depreciation on Machinery of Corporations which carry out the plans for
improvement of Agriculture Management
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Additional depreciation on machinery of corporations which carry out the plans for
improvement of agriculture management
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Strengthening of the management of forestry and improvement of number of labourers who
are engaged in forestry
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
(1) A person and a corporation engaging in forestry on a large scale, whose plans for
improvement of forestry management approved by the Minister of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fishery
(2) A person and a corporation engaging in produce materials whose plans for
cooperative improvement of forestry approved by the Minister of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fishery
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
(1) Additional depreciation of 12 per cent is granted for forestry machinery for  5 years.
(2) Additional depreciation of 14 per cent is granted for forestry machinery for 5 years.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
For 5 years after approval of a plan
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
Production
(Thousand cubic meters)
Year 1998 1999 2000
Production 21,551 19,316 18,737
71. Special Depreciation on the Drift for the Mining Industry
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Special depreciation on the drift for the mining industry
2. Period covered by the notification
To maintain the production
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
4/00-3/01
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
A person or a corporation engaging in the mining industryG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Deduction of all the acquisition cost of the drift for the purpose of maintaining the production.
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Between 1 April 1957 and 31 March 2001
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
The amount of domestic production of minerals
(Thousand tons)
1998y. 1999y. 2000y.
Copper 1.1 (0.1%) 1.0 (0.1%) 1.2 (0.1%)
Lead 6.2 (4.3%) 6.1 (4.9%) 8.8 (6.3%)
Zinc 67.7 (12.0%) 64.3 (11.1%) 63.6 (10.7%)
NB. The Percentage is derived from the following amount of : Domestic production / (Domestic
production + imports )
72. Special Depreciation on the Payment to Specific Association
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Special depreciation on the payment to specific association
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Development of new products or new technology
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures LawG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
A member of the specific association
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Deduction of the amounts which are paid by the member of the association as the acquisition
cost of assets which belong to the association
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Till 31 March 2001
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
Concerning Law on Supporting Business I nnovation of Small and Medium Enterprises
  Sales or transaction
(Million yen)
1997y. 1998y. 1999y.
Japanese sake manufacturing industry 856,816 794,751 759,124
Electric Planting industry 523,564 490,095 468,973
Shipbuilding, excluding more than 10 thousand-ton
ship and Ship Machinery Industries1,271,824 1,211,803 1,035,307
73. Reserve for Prevention from Mineral Pollution of Metal Mining
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Reserve for Prevention from Mineral Pollution of Metal Mining
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Mineral pollution prevention relating to metal miningG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
A person or a corporation engaging in the mining industry
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Deduction of the amounts accumulated in the Metal Mining Agency of Japan as the reserve
for prevention of mineral pollution.  (When the expense for prevention of mineral pollution is paid,
the reserve corresponding to the cost is included in the profit)
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Between 1 April 1974 and 31 March 2002
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
 The amount of domestic production of minerals
(Thousand tons)
1998y. 1999y. 2000y.
Copper 1.1 (0.1%) 1.0 (0.1%) 1.2 (0.1%)
Lead 6.2 (4.3%) 6.1 (4.9%) 8.8 (6.3%)
Zinc 67.7 (12.0%) 64.3 (11.1%) 63.6 (10.7%)
NB. The Percentage is derived from the following amount of : Domestic production / (Domestic
production + imports )
74. Reserve for Preventing Specific Disasters
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Reserve for preventing specific disastersG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To prevent the disasters from the quarrying
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
A person and corporation in a quarrying industry or open pit coal mining company
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Deduction of the amounts credited to reserves for the expense to prevent disasters after
mining.  (When the expense is paid, the reserve corresponding to the cost is included in the profit)
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Between 1 April 1991 and 31 March 2001
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
Production of limestone ore
(Thousand tons)
1997FY 1998FY 1999FY
Production 201,399 183,302 180,933
Import 0 86 0
Export 4,095 3,334 3,080G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.75. Reserve for Special Repairs
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Reserve for Special Repairs
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To equalize each year's cost of repairs
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
A corporation possessing vessels or blast furnaces etc.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Deduction of the amounts credited to the reserves for the assumed cost of the special repairs
(when the cost is paid, the reserve corresponding to the cost is included in the profit)
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
No time limitsG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
Sales and export amounts of shaft furnace makers
(Million yen)
1996Fy 1997Fy 1998Fy
Sales 6,472,809 6,419,987 5,652,579
Export 1,507,579 1,646,699 1,514,008
76. Reserve for Searching Out New Mineral Beds in and out of Japan
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Reserve for Searching out New Mineral Beds in and out of Japan
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote the exploitation of mineral resources
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Taxation Measures Law
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax deferral
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
A person and corporation engaging in mining industry
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Deduction of the amounts credited to the reserves which correspond to 12 per cent of the sales
amount of the minerals.  (After 3 years following the transfer to the reserves, the reserve is included in
the profit)G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Between 1 April 1965 and 31 March 2001
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
The amount of domestic production of minerals
(Thousand tons)
1998y. 1999y. 2000y.
Copper 1.1( 0.1%) 1.0( 0.1%) 1.2( 0.1%)
Lead 6.2( 4.3%) 6.1( 4.9%) 8.8( 6.3%)
Zinc 67.7(12.0%) 64.3(11.1%) 63.6(10.7%)
 NB. The Percentage is derived from the following amount of:  Domestic production/
(Domestic production + imports )
77. Financial Measures for Shochu B Manufactures
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Financial measures for Shochu B manufactures
2. Period covered by the notification
4/00-3/01
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To reform the structure of Shochu B industry and to help the modernization of its environment
protection facilities
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Finance
5. Legislation under which it is granted
 Special Measures Law concerning the stability of the Sake Brewing and Related Manufacture6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Interest-free loan to "the Shochu B Manufactures Industry Funds" and GrantsG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Japan Brewers Association
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
- The Funds' running  profit ¥1.17  billion- Grants from the state budget ¥0.22  billion
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Duration of the interest-free loan is limited to 10 years .
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
 Quantity of Shipment of Shochu B
(kl)
Year 1998 1999 2000
Domestic 324,952 340,435 358,050
Import 157 121 73
Total 325,109 340,556 358,123
78. Grants for Promoting Rationalization and Discontinuance or Change of Business of Salt
Industry
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Grants for promoting rationalization and discontinuance or change of business of salt industry.
2. Period covered by the notification
April 2000 - March 2001.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To assist rationalization and discontinuance or change of business of salt producers and salt
wholesalers to promote structural adjustment of the domestic salt industry.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The Salt Industry Center of Japan.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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*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, where possible and meaningful, should be
the latest period preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major
change in the subsidy.5. Legislation under which it is granted
Salt Business Law.
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Grant.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Salt producers and salt wholesalers which have rationalized and/or have discontinued or
changed their business.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
Fiscal year 1996             458 (million yen)
Fiscal year 1997             902 (million yen)
Fiscal year 1998             671 (million yen)
Fiscal year 1999             929 (million yen)
Fiscal year 2000           2,754 (million yen)
9. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
October 1996 - March 2002.
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy*
(Thousand tons)
Fiscal Year Production Import Export Domestic demand
1996 1,344 7,983 0 9,156
1997 1,329 8,292 0 9,479
1998 1,293 7,550 0 9,090
1999 1,327 8,097 0 9,483
2000 1,374 8,157 0 9,531G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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III. AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES
79. Measures for Rice, Wheat and Barley
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Rice, Wheat and Barley
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999-March 2000)
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purposes of the programme are to ensure stable supply-demand and price of staple food
(rice, wheat and barley) so as to stabilize national life and economy.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Legislation under which it is granted
The Law for Stabilization of Supply-Demand and Price of Staple Food
6. Form of the subsidy/to whom and how the subsidy is provided
Along with the introduction of Law for Stabilization of Supply, Demand and Price of Staple
Food(the Staple Food Law)in 1996, Rice Farming Income Stabilization Programme has been in place
since 1998, aiming at mitigating the negative effects on rice producers' management caused by the
decline in the prices of voluntarily marketed rice.
The Government purchase of rice is limited only to minimum amount necessary to form
public stockholding for food security purposes.
The Government also purchases wheat and barley from producers and sells them to the
market.
As for barley for feed, the Government provid es a compensatory payment for producers.  A
certain portion of producers' income is provided through producers' associations in order to encourageproduction and ensure smooth distribution of barley for feed.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥152.7billion (which includes the amount allocated from the General Account to the Food
Control Special Account for the Fiscal Year 1999)
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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9. Statistical data
(unit:  thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export
 Rice   1997
   1998
   1999    10,025
     8,960
     9,175    10,107
     9,908
     9,905      634
      749
      806       201
       876
       141
 Wheat   1997
   1998
   1999      573
      570
      583     6,290
     6,224
     6,282     5,993
     5,674
     5,613         0
         0
         0
 Barley   1997
   1998   1999      194
      144      205     2,708
     2,694     2,768     2,352
     2,548     2,475         0
         0         0
80. Measures for Soybean and Rapeseed
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Soybean and Rapeseed
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purposes of the programme are to maintain soybean and rapeseed production and to
stabilize farmers' income.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Temporary Measure Act for Subsidizing Producers of Soybeans and Rapeseed
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Government provides a subsidy for producers of soybean and rapeseed through the
producers' associations, if the standard selling price is below the base price.  Producers are paid the
difference between the standard selling price and the base price.  The standard selling price is
determined based on the average selling price of producers' associations, deducting marketing costs.
The base price is determined with a view to ensuring reproduction, taking account of the productioncost, other production conditions, supply and demand situation and other economic situations.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥9,794 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export
Soybeans   1997
   1998
   1999    145
    158
    187    4,910
    4,767
    4,873    5,057
    4,751
    4,884       0
       0
       0
Rapeseed   1997
   1998   1999      1
      1      1    2,050
    2,085    2,174    2,062
    2,078    2,200       0
       0       0
81. Measures for Sugar
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Sugar
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose
The purposes of the programme are to safeguard sweetening resource crops farmers' income
and to contribute to stabilizing national living conditions through stabilizing the price of domestic
sugar.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Sugar Price Stabilization Law
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation LawG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation is involved in selling and purchasing
the sugar made of sugar beet and sugar cane produced in specified areas.  The Government provides a
compensatory payment for sugar producers.  The sugar producers are paid the difference betweenselling price and purchasing price of the sugar.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥14,181 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export
  Sugar1997
1998
1999783
870
9132,471
2,427
2,5411,757
1,604
1,56312
8
5
82. Measures for Milk and Dairy Product
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Milk and Dairy Products
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purposes of the programme are to promote sound development of dairy farming and
related industries and to contribute to improvement of nation's dietary life, through stabilizing prices
of milk and dairy products.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Livestock Products Prices Stabilization Law
Manufacturing Milk Producer Compensation Temporary LawG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
In order to maintain production of milk for manufacturing, whose price condition is inferior to
that of drinking milk, the Government provides producers with a subsidy for milk for manufacturing.
Producers are paid the difference between the Guaranteed Price (the producer price which guaranteesthe reproduction of milk) and the Standard Transact ion Price (the price pa yable by manufacturers).
In order to promote supply of the manufacturing milk for cheese by productive farmers, the
Government provides a certain amount of premium fo r producers.  The Government also provides a
certain amount of premium for manufacturing milk producers for cream, concentrated milk and
skimmed concentrated milk to promote demand and production of fresh liquid milk products which
are unlikely to compete with imported products.
The Government also provides a certain amount of premium for manufacturing milk
producers, so as to meet various changes in situation surrounding dairy farming.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥36,393 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time -limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export
Fresh
milk1997
199819998,629
8,5498,5138,629
8,5498,5130
000
00
Butter andbutter oil1997
1998
199988
88
9090
83
841
1
00
0
0
Skimmed milkpowder1997
1998
1999202
198
197230
225
22034
22
210
0
0
Sweetened
condensed
skimmed milk1997
1998
19998
8
68
9
60
0
00
0
0
Sweetened
condensed
milk1997
1998
199937
36
3639
40
361
1
10
0
0
Cheese1997
1998199934
3537207
218227173
1831900
00G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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83. Measures for Bovine Meat and Pigmeat
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Bovine Meat and Pigmeat
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to ensure stable supply of bovine meat and pigmeat, and
stable development of cattle and pig farm management.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Livestock Products Price Stabilization Law
Special Measures Law on Beef Calves Production Stabilization
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation contributes to stabilizing the price of
bovine meat and pigmeat.
- in case wholesale prices fall below the Standard Stabilization price, the Corporation takes
measures to stabilize prices of bovine meat and pigmeat by withdrawing domestic bovine meat and
domestic pig meat from the markets.
- in case wholesale prices exceed the Upper Stabilization price, the Corporation takes measures
to stabilize prices of bovine meat and pigmeat by increasing sales of domestic bovine meat and
domestic pigmeat.
When the calf price falls below the guaranteed  base price, the Government provides calf
producers with a compensatory payment per head, and ensures stable production of calves.
The Government provides beef cattle producers with a subsidy per head, in order to prevent
worsening their return and stagnating domestic bovine meat production.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥80,354 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time -limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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9. Statistical data
(unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export
 Bovine
 Meat1997
1998
1999370
371
3811,030
1,051
1,055659
682
6830
0
1
 Pig meat1997
1998
1999902
904
8931,447
1,481
1,512517
546
6530
0
0
  Note:  The amounts are converted to those of cut meat.
84. Measures for Eggs
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Eggs
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to developing a sound management of poultry
farms, through planned production and stabilizing egg prices.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Egg Price Stabilizing Fund
5. Legislation under which it is granted
None (Assistance by budget)
5. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Revenue for compensation in the Egg Price Stabilizing Fund (EPSF) consists of:
(1) that paid by producers and producer organizations who make compensation contracts
with the EPSF;  and
(2) a government subsidy.
When the average transaction price falls belo w the standard price, the EPSF provides a
compensatory payment for producers.  Producers are paid 90 per cent of the difference between the
two prices.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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6. Amount of the subsidy
¥1,502 million
7. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
8. Statistical data
(unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export
Eggs1997
1998
19992,573
2,536
2,5392,677
2,640
2,659104
104
1191
0
0
 Note:  The amounts in import and export are converted to those of shell eggs.
85. Measures for Vegetable
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Vegetable
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to a sound development of vegetable farming
and a stable life with respect to consumption, through stabilizing production of major vegetables.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Vegetable Supply Stabilization Fund
National Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives
Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Vegetable Production and Marketing Stabilization Law
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Vegetable Supply Stabilization Fund is financed through a contribution from the
registered marketing associations and a subsidy from the Government.  When the market prices fall
below the guaranteed base prices, the Fund provides a compensatory payment for producers throughG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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the registered marketing associations.  The Government supports the Fund's purchase and stock of
major vegetables in case of a sudden rise in vegetable prices.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥8,640 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
 (unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export
Vegetables1997
1998
199914,313
13,652
13,86116,694
16,291
16,7792,384
2,642
2,9213
3
3
86. Measures for Fruits
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Fruits
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to a stable development of fruits agriculture,
through stabilizing transaction of fruits for processing and a management of fruit farm.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Japan Fruit Foundation
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Measure Law on Fruit-Growing Industry Promotion
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Government provides a certain amount of payments for the fruit-growing farmers who
sell fruits for processing or convert to superior variety. Payment is made through the Japan Fruit
Foundation.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥ 288 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export
  Fruits1997
1998
19994,587
3,957
4,2898,687
8,092
8,7444,265
4,112
4,62620
13
59
 Note:  The amounts include those of fruits for processing converted to fresh fruits .
87. Measures for Cocoons
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Cocoons
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to stable management of sericultural farms and
filature industry through facilitating the distribution of cocoons for ensuring income of sericultural
farmers.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation Law
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation provides incentive subsidy to filature
industry depending on the level of raw silk market price for the purpose of facilitating distribution of
cocoons.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥ 904 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(unit: tonnes)
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export
Cocoons1997
1998
19991,006
792
5983,906
2,173
1,3851,360
892
6741
10
7
 Note:  The amounts are converted to those of dried cocoons.
88. Farmer’s Pension Fund Subsidy
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
This programme covers part of expenses of pension for farmers who have retired from the
farm management totally and permanently.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Farmers Pension Fund Law
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Pension is provided for farmers who have paid the premium and have retired from the farm
management totally and permanently.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥85,446 millionG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9- Statistical data
N.A.
89. Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to introduce advanced agricultural
management for improvement of agricultural structure.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Agricultural Modernization Fund Law
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
In order to contribute to facilitate farmers to make investments for introducing more advanced
agricultural management, the prefectural governments provide interest subsidy to finance
organizations including agricultural cooperatives and the Government provides part of necessary
expenses to the prefectural governments.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥ 21,467 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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90. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Finance Corporation Subsidy
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Finance Corporation Subsidy
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999(April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to improvement of agricultural structure.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries Finance Corporation Law
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
This subsidy is provided to the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Financial Corporation,
which furnishes farmers with a long-term loan at preferred rate in order to improve agricultural
structure including land improvement, acquisition of farm land and agricultural mechanization.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥ 31,326 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
91. Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to the introduction of advanced fisheries'
management for structural adjustment of small- or medium-size fisheries.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Fisheries Modernization Fund Law
6. Form of the subsidy/To whom and how the subsidy is provided
In order to contribute to introduce advanced fisheries' management for structural adjustment
of small- or medium-size fisheries, the prefectural governments provide interest subsidy to financeorganizations including fishery cooperatives, and the Government provides part of necessary expenses
born by the prefectural governments.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥1,837 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
92. Fisheries Trust Fund Subsidy
1. Title of the Subsidy programme
Fisheries Trust Fund Subsidy
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to the management of the natural disaster relief
system for fisheries.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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5. Legislation under which it is granted
None (Assistance by budget)
6. From of the subsidy/To whom and how the subsidy is provided
This programme covers part of expenses borne by the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Trust  Fund which is necessary for activities of fisheries mutual relief associations.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥60 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
93. Fund for the Projects Implemented by Regional Governments for Promoting
Sustainable Fisheries
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Fund for the Projects Implemented by Regional Governments for Promoting Sustainable
Fisheries
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 2000 (April 2000 to March 2001)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the subsidy is to implement comprehensive programmes for the promotion of
sustainable fisheries, and thereby to ensure stable, safe and efficient supply of food to people
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Legislation under which it is granted
None (Assistance by budget)
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Government funds comprehensive programmes implemented by prefectural
governments.  Subsidies are provided for sustaina ble management of fishery resources, promotion of
stock enhancement and aquaculture, restructure of fishing entities, conservation of coastalG/SCM/N/71/JPN
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environment  and recruitment of fishermen are implemented for stable supply of food. Subsidies for
promotion of distribution, processing and consump tion of fishery products are implemented for safe
and efficient supply of food.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥3,743 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is determined and provided based on every fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
94. Fund for the Activities Implemented by Non-governmental Organizations for Promoting
Sustainable Fisheries
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Fund for the Activities Implemented by Non-governmental Organizations for Promoting
Sustainable Fisheries
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 2000 (April 2000 to March 2001)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the subsidy is to implement comprehensive programmes for the promotion of
sustainable fisheries, and thereby to ensure stable, safe and efficient supply of food to people
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Legislation under which it is granted
None (Assistance by budget)
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Government funds various comprehensive programmes implemented by non-
governmental organizations. Subsidies are provided for sustainable management of fishery resources,
promotion of stock enhancement and aquaculture, restructure of fishing entities, conservation of
coastal environment and recruitment of fishermen are implemented for stable supply of food.
Subsidies for promotion of distribution, processing and consumption of fishery products are
implemented for safe and efficient supply of food.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥ 2,146 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is determined and provided based on every fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
95. Wood Industry Upgrading Funds
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Wood Industry Upgrading Funds
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to rationalization and improvement of wood
production and distribution.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Hokkaido prefecture
5. Legislation under which it is granted
None (Assistance by budget)
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
This programme provides loans at preferred rates for forestry cooperatives, forest owners,
timber loggers, wood products manufacturers and wood products wholesalers.
7. Budget
¥ 3,500 million (budget for the programme)
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.G/SCM/N/71/JPN
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IV. TRANSPORT
96. Grant for Promotion of Research and Development of Future Ships
1. Title of the Subsidy programme
Grant for promotion of research and development of future ships
2. Period covered by the notification
April 200-March 2001
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To promote research and development of future ships
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
5. Legislation under which it is granted
The Law for Corporation for Advanced Transport & Technology
6. Form of the subsidy
Grant
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The grant is provided for research and developm ent on higher technologies for ships within a
budget.
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy
     ’98    ’99    ’00
     220    220   270 (million yen)
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
There is no time limit attached to it.
10. Statistical data
The know-how from the subsidized R&D projects has not produced commercial products.
Thus, no trade effects of this grant have appeared as yet.
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