Relevant rules/decisions
EB 35 Annex 21, Part III, paragraph 10 (a) sets out the definition of baseline methodologies.
Glossary of CDM Terms, Version 03 sets out the definition of monitoring methodologies.
EB 35, paragraph 15 provides that baseline and monitoring methodologies for A/R projects must be developed together, using a single form (CDM-AR-NM). The Executive Board has clarified that once a methodology is approved, it may be used for both CDM project activities and CDM Programme Activities (CPAs) under a Programme of Activities (PoA).
5/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 13 provides that where a designated operational entity (DOE) determines that a proposed A/R project activity intends to use a new baseline or monitoring methodology, it must forward the proposed methodology to the Executive Board for review prior to the submission of the project for registration.
EB 15, paragraph 9 clarifies that if an approved methodology already exists that is similar to the proposed methodology, the proponent must justify how the two differ.
EB 37, Annex 4 provides the latest procedures for the creation and submission of a new methodology.
EB 35 Annex 21 contains further guidance on completing CDM-AR-NM.
EB 37, Annex 4, paragraph 4 sets out the process for submitting a new methodology.
5/CMP.1, paragraph 13 sets out that once a proposed methodology has been created and submitted, it must be considered by the Executive Board as quickly as possible, but at least within 4 months.
EB 7, Annex 1 describes the relationship between the submission and consideration of new methodologies and DOE accreditation.
EB 34, Annex 3 sets out that the submission of queries is governed by Procedure for the submission and consideration of queries regarding the application of approved methodologies by designated operational entities to the Meth Panel.
EB 31 Annex 12, paragraph 3 and 4 clarify the purpose of a clarification/query.
EB 34 Annex 3, paragraph 2 - 9 set out the procedure for queries regarding the application of approved methodologies.
EB 27, Annex 10, paragraph 3 provides the circumstances for revising and withdrawing an approved methodology, and is clarified further at EB 27, Annex 10, paragraph 6.
5/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 14 provides the effect of revisions on registered project activities.
EB 27 Annex 10 sets out the conditions for when revisions can be carried out.
5/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 14 clarifies the revision process.
EB 35, Annex 13, paragraph 7 - 16 set out the revision process.
EB 27 Annex 10, paragraph 7 provides the conditions for when methodologies are put ‘on hold’ during the revision process.
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 24 Annex 30, paragraph 4 - 6 set out the procedure for requesting a deviation from an approved methodology.
EB 24 Annex 30, paragraph 7 - 9 set out the procedure for requesting a deviation from provisions of a registered project activity.
EB 24 Annex 30, Part A, paragraph 10 - 12 set out the conditions of consideration of a request for deviation by the Executive Board.
EB 24 Annex 30, paragraph 13 and 14 set out the conditions of consideration of a request for deviation by a panel or working group.
EB 27, Annex 10, paragraph 8 provides the purpose of consolidating methodologies.
EB 27 Annex 10, paragraph 13 - 16 set out the conditions for consolidation of approved methodologies or approved and proposed methodologies.
EB 27 Annex 10, paragraph 18 provides that several proposed methodologies can be consolidated into a single approved consolidated methodology.