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ORGANIZATION   
G/SCM/Q2/USA/55 
28 September 2012 
 (12-5239) 
Committee on Subsidies  
and Countervailing Measures Original:   English 
 
 
 
SUBSIDIES 
 
Questions Posed by JAPAN Regarding the New and  
Full Notification of the UNITED STATES1 
   The following communication, dated 21 September 2012, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of Japan.  
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Energy Conservation Program –Transportation Sector 
 
Question 1 
 
According to footnote 3 of the U.S. notif ication (G/SCM/N/220/USA), two sub programs, 
'Batteries and Electric Drive Technology' and 'V ehicle and Systems Simulation & Testing', were 
formerly 'Hybrid Electric Systems'.  If we recall the previous answers from the 
U.S. (G/SCM/Q2/USA/51), 'Hybrid Electric Systems'  is the sub program which brought together the 
activities in 'Vehicle Systems' and 'Hybrid and Electric Propulsion'.  With regard to the transfer from 
'Vehicle Systems' and 'Hybrid and Electric Propulsion' to 'Hybrid Electric Systems', the U.S. explained that the change was to rename the programs.  What kind of change took place in the 
transfer from 'Hybrid Electric Systems' to 'Batteries and Electric Drive Technology' and 'Vehicle and Systems Simulation & Testing'?  Please explain th e reasons for such frequent renaming of the 
programs.  Is it because the activities move on to a di fferent stage, different configuration, different 
contractual agreement between federal agencies, private sector partners, etc?  
 
Question 2 
 
According to footnote 4, 'Technology Integrati on' was divided into 'Outreach, Deployment & 
Analysis', 'Advanced Battery Manufacturing', 'Trans portation Electrification' and 'Alternative Fueled 
Vehicles'.  In FY2010, the annual appropriations for these programs were zero, except for 'Outreach, 
Deployment & Analysis'.  Were these programs also renamed or terminated in FY2010?  Please explain what kind of change took place in these programs.  
Energy Conservation – Industry Sector 
 Question 3  
Comparing the previous U.S. notification (G/SCM/N/186/USA) and the new U.S. notification 
(G/SCM/N/220/USA), a new sub program appears under 'Industries of the Future:  Glass Industry'.  Is 
                                                      
1 G/SCM/N/220/USA.   G/SCM/Q2/USA/55 
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  this a new sub program?  Or, is it an existing prog ram renamed?  In that case, which program was 
renamed as 'Industries of the Future:  Glass Industry'?   
Question 4 
 
With regard to 'Industries for the Future:  Metal Casting Industry and Glass Industry', the 
annual appropriations in FY2010 for these programs we re zero.  Were these programs terminated?  
What are the reasons for frequent changes in sub programs?  
 
Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program 
 
Question 5 
 
Please explain the eligibility requirements to par ticipate in this program.  Are foreign entities 
eligible for receiving subsidies under this program?  Question 6 
 
According to item 5, this program was provide d for "many other types of projects that use 
advanced technologies in commercial projects that avoid, reduce, or sequester air pollutants or 
anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases".  Ar e the 'projects that use advanced technologies' 
limited to the energy sector? 
 
Question 7 
 
Please explain the differences in eligibility criteri a between Section 1703 and Section 1705, if 
there are any. 
 
 
Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Program (ATVM) 
 
Question 8 
 
Please explain the eligibility requirements to par ticipate in this program.  Are foreign entities 
eligible for receiving subsidies under this program? 
 
Question 9 
 
According to the item 5,  "[i]n 2010, Section 136 was amende d to include ultra-efficient 
vehicles within the definition of advanced technol ogy vehicles".  Please describe what is included 
within the definition of 'ultra-efficient vehicles'.  
Question 10 
 
Please explain what kind of assistance is provided, i. e. what kinds of costs are covered, under this 
program.  Is the loan provided to cover only those costs for reequipping, expanding or establishing manufacturing facilities in the U.S.?
 
 
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