Common use of Cross-Border Trade in Services Clause in Contracts

Cross-Border Trade in Services. A permit issued by the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries, and Food (Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca, y Alimentación, SAGARPA) through the National Commission of Aquaculture and Fishing (Comisión Nacional de Acuacultura y Pesca, CONAPESCA); or by the SCT, within the scope of their competence, is required to engage in fishing activities. A permit issued by SAGARPA is required to carry out activities, such as fishing jobs needed to justify applications for a concession, and the installation of fixed fishing gear in federal waters. This permit shall be given preferentially to residents of local communities. In equal circumstances, an application from an indigenous community shall be preferred. An authorization issued by the SCT is required for foreign- flagged vessels to provide dredging services. A permit issued by the SCT is required to supply port services related to fishing, like loading operations and supply vessels, maintenance of communication equipment, electricity works, garbage or waste collection and sewage disposal. Only a Mexican national or a Mexican enterprise may obtain such permit. Sub-Sector: Fishing Industry Classification: CMAP 130011 Fishing on the High Seas CMAP 130012 Coastal Fishing CMAP 130013 Fresh Water Fishing