Russian Federation: Export ban on certain grains
Description
By the Government Decree # 599 from 5 August 2010, the Russian Federation bans exports of wheat (HS 1001), barley (HS 1003), rye (1002), maize (1005), and wheat flour (1101) from 15 August till 31 December 2010. This measure is caused by the emergency situation connected with abnormal heat and drought in summer 2010 in the territory of Russia.
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? | Yes |
| 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? | Yes |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 15 Aug 2010
Duration: 4 months
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
the Government Decree # 599 from 5 August 2010 - http://government.ru/gov/results/11636/
Government Response:
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