Relevant rules/decisions
Glossary of CDM Terms, Version 03 sets out the definition of baseline methodologies.
Glossary of CDM Terms, Version 03 sets out the definition of monitoring methodologies.
6/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 6 provides that project participants may use the simplified methodology applicable to their project.
6/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 2 sets out that project proponents should select and apply the methodology from this set that is appropriate to the proposed project activity or, if none are appropriate, propose alternative baseline and monitoring methodologies for the project to the Executive Board.
6/CMP.1 Annex, paragraph 7 provides that the simplified modalities and procedures for small-scale projects permit the submission of proposals for new small-scale methodologies, or revision of existing methodologies.
6/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 8 provides that project participants wishing to submit a new methodology must make this request in writing to the Executive Board. Once approved, a new methodology will be added to the list of small-scale afforestation and reforestation (SSC A/R) methodologies.
6/CMP.1, paragraph 8 provides that project proponents may request revisions to existing methodologies for small-scale afforestation and reforestation (SSC A/R) project activities.
6/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 10 sets out the effect of revisions on registered project activities, which is clarified further at EB 35, Annex 13, paragraphs 16 and 17.
EB 27 Annex 10 sets out the circumstances for when revisions can be carried out.
EB 31 Annex 12, paragraph 10 - 13 set out that a request for deviation is required where a DOE determines during validation or verification that a project has or will deviate from the provisions of an approved methodology or the project documentation.
EB 40, Annex 20 sets out the Procedures for processing and reporting on validation of CDM project activities.
EB 49 Annex 4 sets out the procedures for requests to the executive board for deviation from an approved methodology.
EB 49 Annex 26 sets out the procedures for requests for deviation prior to submitting request for issuance.