Argentina: Export quota and export ban for certain fish
Description
On 5 March 2010, the government of Argentina set export quotas for certain freshwater fish.
Under the new regulation, the export of shal is restricted to 6'500 tons. Export quotas for Leporinus, Hoplias and Pseudplatystoma have been set to zero.
The quotas restrict the export of the mentioned produce until 31 July 2010. The quotas have been implemented as an ecological emergency measure.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 5 Mar 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Boletin Oficial. (2010). Resolucion 83. Available at http://www.infoleg.gov.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/160000-164999/164866/no...
Government Response:
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