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.

4/CMP.1, Annex II paragraph 10 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.

4CMP.1 Annex II, paragraph 15 sets out the simplified modalities and procedures for small-scale projects permit the submission of proposals for new small-scale methodologies, or revision of existing methodologies.

4/CMP.1, Annex II, paragraph 16 sets out that proposed new methodologies for small-scale project activities must be submitted to the Executive Board for consideration.

EB 37, Annex 8 sets out the process for submitting a new small-scale methodology.

EB 37, Annex 8, paragraph 3 - 15 set out the procedure for assessing a new methodology.

EB 7, Annex 1 clarifies the relationship between the submission and consideration of new methodologies and DOE accreditation.

EB 34, Annex 6 provides that the submission of queries is governed by Procedure for the submission and consideration of requests for clarification on the application of approved small-scale methodologies.

EB 34, Annex, 6, paragraph 1 provides the purpose of a clarification/query.

EB 34, Annex 6, paragraph 2 - 13 set out the procedure for queries regarding the application of approved methodologies.

EB 27 Annex 10, paragraph 3 sets out the definition of a revision in context, and is further clarified in EB 27 Annex 10, paragraph 6.

EB 31, Annex 12 provides the circumstances when revisions can be carried out.

EB 31 Annex 12, paragraph 5 provides that a revision may also be carried out after a request from the COP/MOP, the Executive Board, the Meth Panel and working groups.

EB 34, Annex 7, paragraph 2 - 6 set out the revision process.

EB 34, Annex 7, paragraph 14 and 14 provide the effect of revisions on registered project activities.

EB 34, Annex 7, paragraph 16 and 17 clarify methodologies put ‘on hold’ during the revision process.

EB 31 Annex 12, paragraph 10 - 13 set out the conditions for deviations from approved methodologies.

EB 24 Annex 30, paragraph 4 - 6 set out the procedure for requesting a deviation from an approved methodology.

EB 24 Annex 30, Part A, paragraph 10 - 12 set out the conditions for the consideration of a request for deviation by the Executive Board.

EB 24 Annex 30, paragraph 13 and 14 set out the conditions for the consideration of a request for deviation by a panel or working group.

EB 40, Annex 2  contains the Procedures for the submission and consideration of a proposed new small-scale methodology (Version 3).