Methodology Approval Procedure The Methodology Approval Procedure sets out how new methodologies, pre-approved methodologies and revisions are submitted, consulted on, assessed, approved and listed.
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What it covers
Section Topic Read more 4 New methodology approval, from synopsis to listing, and withdrawal New methodology 5 Pre-approved methodology route Pre-approved route 6 Revisions, including major, minor and editorial changes Revisions
Key points
New methodologies need two independent VVB assessments; revisions need one; pre-approved methodologies need none.
Every submission goes to 30 days of public consultation.
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