Pre-approved methodology route
A methodology already approved by another international, national or regional carbon programme can be listed without a synopsis or VVB assessment, after NCCF review and 30 days of public consultation.
Who can use it
An IMD whose methodology is already approved by another carbon programme, and who fully meets CR-I’s requirements for pre-approved methodologies.
Steps
| Step | Who | What | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMD | Submit the methodology, the submission form and the fee | |
| 2 | NCCF | Initial review; one resubmission allowed | 14 working days |
| 3 | Public | Extended stakeholder consultation | 30 days |
| 4 | IMD | Address the comments | 21 working days |
| 5 | NCCF | Final review and approval | 21 working days |
| 6 | NCCF | Listing | 5 working days |
No synopsis is needed and there is no independent VVB assessment.
If NCCF rejects the submission, the IMD must follow the full new methodology procedure.
Sources
- Methodology Approval Procedure v1.0, section 5
- Programme Guide v1.0, section 9
