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CDM Project Activities ( for Emission Reductions)
Large Scale CDM
Small Scale CDM
Approved
Methodologies
New
Methodologies
Approved Simplified
Methodologies
PDD
EB’s approval of
new methodologies
SSC-PDD
Validation
Registration
Figure 1-5 Approval process of CDM project activities and methodologies
1.4.2 Start developing a CDM project activity
(1) Applicability of approved methodologies
Once a proposed new methodology (NM) is approved by the EB, it is reformatted and given a
number as an approved methodology (e.g. AM0001). Upon request by the EB, the Meth Panel drafts
consolidated methodologies based on proposed NMs and approved methodologies (AMs) with
similar applicability. The lists of AMs and approved consolidated methodologies (ACMs) are regularly
updated on the CDM website [http://cdm.unfccc.int/methodologies/PAmethodologies/approved.
html]. The AMs and ACMs approved by the EB as of the results of EB43 (24 October 2008) are listed in
Appendix 2. Project participants who wish to apply an approved methodology to their project activity
must check the applicability conditions of AMs and ACMs. Project participants should be aware that
the DOE will check the applicability of the selected approved methodology to the proposed project
activity during the process of validation.
(2) Proposal of a new baseline and monitoring methodology (NM)
EB37 revised the procedures for submission and consideration of a proposed new methodology (NM)
[EB37, Annex 3]. Figure 1-6 shows the procedures for proposing a NM. If project participants intend
to propose a NM for consideration and approval by the EB, they should prepare the methodologies
forms for NM along with a draft project design document (PDD) and as a minimum, complete
sections A to C, including relevant annexes.
A fee of USD 1,000 shall be charged to project participants when submitting a proposed NM for
regular project activities (not applicable to methodologies for small scale and afforestation and
reforestation project activities). If the proposed NM is approved and the project activity for which
it was developed is registered, the registration fee shall be lowered by that amount. [EB37, Annex 3,
para. 6]
Project participants should select and contract a DOE/AE for submission of a NM. In case of a DOE,
project participants should ensure that the DOE is accredited to perform validation of the sectoral
scope of the proposed project activity (refer to section 1.3.3).
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