The dominican republiccentral americaunited states free trade agreement caftadr includes costa. Furthermore, cafta dr contains provisions for the enforcement of the international labour organizations core labor standards. Letter on insurance branching commitments pdf format, 11 kb understandings. Environmental cooperation program monitoring progress of. The council devoted a great deal of time to the issues of transparency and public participation in the cafta dr countries. Nafta, caftadr, and the role of the environment coha. The government of the united states of america and the government of peru, hereinafter referred to as the parties. Dominican republic has signed free trade agreements with the central. Focusing on four thematic areas, the environmental cooperation program carries out numerous activities, reaching thousands of people across broad and varied geographical and social spectrums. On 14 november 2008 costa rica approved final bill to implement cafta dr. Training over 66,000 people in natural resource management and. Central americadominican republicunited states free trade agreement dr cafta.
These groups praised the caftadr environmental package and the opportunities it presents to positively influence environmental protection efforts in central america, and they urged the legislatures of all of our countries to ratify the caftadr and the environmental cooperation agreement. This projects primarily goal is to assist caftadr countries with better implementation of the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora cites and wildlife trade regulations, by guiding traffics capacity building approach and activities within the caftadr environmental cooperation context. Dominican republiccentral america free trade agreement. Capacitybuilding programs under the dominican republic. Capacitybuilding programs under the dominican republiccentral. A major complaint argued by environmental groups is that the caftadr nations have such weak environmental legislation to begin with, that the agreement, if anything, only diminishes their capacity to enforce any punitive measures. Caftadr parties also recognize the importance of addressing landbased sources of marine litter. Dr free trade agreement between the united states and five countries in central america and the dominican republic. These programs also support implementation of environmental cooperation mechanisms associated with free trade agreements ftas. Monitoring progress of the environmental cooperation.
Under the environmental cooperation agreement of the dominican republiccentral americaunited states free trade agreement caftadr a number of publications have been produced on efforts to strengthen cites, combat illegal wildlife trade and ensure that the legal trade in. In determining whether an international standard, guide, or recommendation within the meaning of articles 2 and 5, and annex 3 of the tbt agreement exists, each party shall apply the principles set out in decisions and recommendations adopted by the committee since 1 january 1995, gtbt1rev. Central americadominican republicunited states free trade agreement drcafta this agreement has been marked up in html by sice. Central americadominican republic free trade agreement. Caftadr overview caftadr environmental cooperation. Caftadr points of contact play a vital role in assuring the success of environmental cooperation. Agency for international development usaid on environmental capacity building within the cafta dr region in accordance with the priorities outlined in the cafta dr environmental cooperation agreement eca. Caftadr environmental cooperation agreement english. Implement this agreement in a manner consistent with environmental protection and conservation, promote sustainable development, and strengthen their cooperation on environmental matters. Visit the cafta dr environmental cooperation agreement page. Agreement establishing a secretariat for environmental.
Cafta dr environmental cooperation agreement, signed in concert with the fta, provides for environmental cooperation on issues of mutual environmental concern. Documents relating to the environmental cooperation agreement. The caftadr environmental affairs council council held its seventh meeting today in santo domingo. Caftadr fifth meeting of the environmental affairs. Compliance with and implementation of the cwp will be subject to the availability of financial, technical or other types of resources as well as the parties internal standards. Environmental cooperation commission the commission or drca us. Bilateal cooperation under the agreement is intended to complement any activities that cooperation.
Central american free trade agreementdominican republic. Caftadr dominican republiccentral america fta united. Joint communique of the caftadr environmental affairs. Regional document prepared under the cafta dr environmental cooperation. United states free trade agreement the caftadr the parties. Notification of the next caftadr environmental affairs council meeting, 2397323974 201710659 download as pdf federal register vol. In support of these obligations, the parties entered into a separate environmental cooperation agreement. Eca environmental cooperation agreement ecc environmental cooperation commission ecp environmental cooperation program eia environmental impact assessment ele usaids environmental and labor excellence program for caftadr ems environmental management systems encti national strategy for the control of illegal logging and illegal transport of forest. The dominican republiccentral americaunited states free trade agreement caftadr entered into force for costa rica on 1 january 2009. Cafta dr environmental cooperation program website. Sps agreement means the wto agreement on the application of sanitary and. Caftadr environmental cooperation agreement, signed in concert with the fta, provides for.
Agency for international development usaid and the department of state dos on environmental capacity building within the cafta dr region, in accordance with the priorities outlined in the cafta dr environmental cooperation agreement eca. Notification of the next caftadr environmental affairs council meeting. This document has been published in the federal register. The department of state and the office of the united states trade representative are providing notice that the parties to the dominican republiccentral americaunited states free trade agreement cafta dr intend to hold the eleventh meeting of the environmental affairs council the council. Environmental cooperation agreement ecadrcausa work plan. Notification of the next caftadr environmental affairs.
Caftadr is the first free trade agreement between the united states and a. Dominican republiccentral americaunited states free trade agreement cafta dr general information. Ip understanding on public health pdf format, 9 kb understanding on inmigration measures pdf format, 8 kb agreement on environmental cooperation date of signature. Caftadr environmental cooperation agreement english and spanish. The environmental affairs council council, established pursuant to the dominican republiccentral americaunited states free trade agreement caftadr, held its fifth meeting today in washington, d. Twelfth meeting of the environmental affairs council.
Notification of the thirteenth caftadr environmental. Caftadr monitoring caftadr environmental cooperation. Under the environmental cooperation agreement of the dominican republiccentral americaunited states free trade agreement cafta dr a number of publications have been produced on efforts to strengthen cites, combat illegal wildlife trade and ensure that the legal trade in wildlife remains sustainable. Eleventh meeting of the environmental affairs council. Visit the caftadr environmental cooperation agreement page. The council highlighted some of the achievements since entry into force of caftadr, such as. Exporters is available through the department of commerce at. The caftadr provides that members of the public may submit comments on matters related to the environment chapter of the agreement. The caftadr can have positive environmental consequences in central america and the dominican republic by reinforcing efforts to effectively enforce environmental laws, accelerating economic growth and development through trade and investment and disseminating.
In addition, our efforts in the region support epas six international priorities and benefit the environment and public health in. Agreement establishing a secretariat for environmental matters under the dominican republic central america united states free trade agreement. Jun 18, 2015 the ninth meeting of the environmental affairs council established under chapter 17 environment of cafta dr will be held july 910 in guatemala. Jun 22, 2016 epa works as an implementation partner with the u.
The dominican republiccentral americaunited states free trade agreement cafta dr entered into force for costa rica on 1 january 2009. Recalling their understanding regarding the establishment of a secretariat for environmental matters under the dominican republic central america united states free trade agreement of february 18, 2005 the understanding, which provides for the parties to request the secretariat for central american economic integration sieca to. Free trade agreement caftadr san jose, costa rica june 21 22, 2017 joint communique the environmental affairs council council, established pursuant to the dominican republiccentral americaunited states free trade agreement caftadr, held its eleventh meeting on june 21 and 22 in san jose, costa rica. Eca environmental cooperation agreement ecc environmental cooperation commission ecp environmental cooperation program eia environmental impact assessment ele usaids environmental and labor excellence program for cafta dr ems environmental management systems encti national strategy for the control of illegal logging and illegal transport of forest. To further promote environmental cooperation under the agreement, parties may pursue bilateral cooperative projects with each other in priority areas of shared interest. Recognizing that cooperation is a principal means to contribute to the efforts of. Agency for international development usaid and the department of state dos on environmental capacity building within the caftadr region, in.
Dominican republiccentral americaunited states free trade agreement caftadr general information. The council received the annual report from the caftadr secretariat for environmental matters and recognized the secretariats role in promoting environmental monitoring, public participation, and environmental awareness. Free trade agreement between the dominican republic. North american agreement on environmental cooperation. They assist in the management of the environmental cooperation at a national level, in coordination with other actors such as ministries, universities, cleaner production centers, and local businesses. United states free trade agreement caftadr are no exception to this challenge. This guide to the cafta dr environmental submission process is intended for use by. The environmental cooperation agreement eca among the united states, mexico and canada was recently completed in parallel with united states of america, united states of mexico, and canada usmca trade negotiations. Caftadr environmental cooperation agreement, signed in concert with the fta, provides for environmental cooperation on issues of mutual environmental concern. Agreement nafta, and active bilateral free trade agreements such as the canadacosta rica free trade agreement are. This document is the result of a regional collaboration under the environmental cooperation agreements undertaken as part of the central america and dominican republic free trade agreements with the united states. The cafta dr provides that members of the public may submit comments on matters related to the environment chapter of the agreement. The guidelines and example terms of reference were prepared by regional experts from the cafta. Monitoring progress of the environmental cooperation agenda.
Environmental cooperation commission the commission or drcaus. Notification of the thirteenth caftadr environmental affairs. On 14 november 2008 costa rica approved final bill to implement caftadr. The council will commemorate the tenth anniversary of caftadr by highlighting the many environmental accomplishments of the past ten years and charting a course for the future. The caftadr environmental affairs council council held its seventh meeting today in santo domingo, dominican republic. A better economic environment builds communities where citizens can thrive and youth have opportunity for a productive future at home. Free trade agreement between the dominican republiccentral americaunited states caftadr seventh meeting of the environmental affairs council. Use the pdf linked in the document sidebar for the official electronic format.
The dominican republic central america free trade agreement caftadr is a free trade. Furthermore, caftadr contains provisions for the enforcement of the international labour organizations core labor standards. Caftadr background caftadr environmental cooperation. A citizens guide to the caftadr environmental submission. Cafta dr environmental cooperation agreement english and spanish. The central american free trade agreement and the environment. Dominican republiccentral americaunited states free trade.
How to declare that a good is originating the central america and dominican republic free trade agreement cafta dr designates the importer with the responsibility of claiming preferential treatment under the agreement. Free trade agreement between the dominican republiccentral. Implementation dates, depending upon the country, range from march 1, 2006 through january 1, 2009. Improving over 203 environmental laws or regulations. Notification of the caftadr environmental affairs council.
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The environmental affairs council council, established pursuant to the dominican republic central americaunited states free trade agreement cafta dr, met in san jose, costa rica on march 10, 2009. During this session, helvetas described how it is working with loca community and nongovernmental organizations in all of the cafta dr countries to engage with their governments in environmental decisionmaking and enforcement. Environmental cooperation under caftadr to be discussed at. Examples of caftadr wide environmental cooperation achievements since the agreement entered into. Bilateral cooperation under the agreement is intended to complement any activities that are conducted outside of the agreement. Epa works as an implementation partner with the department of state dos on environmental capacity building within the cafta dr region, in accordance with the priorities outlined in the cafta dr environmental cooperation agreement eca. Caftadr secretariat for environmental matters, which is. The dominican republiccentral americaunited states free trade agreement cafta dr was implemented on a rolling basis. The caftadr is a comprehensive free trade agreement that will strip away barriers to trade.