Relevant rules/decisions

Parties that meet the eligibility requirements for Track 1 can set their own requirements for project determination, as set out in 9/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 23.

Determination under the Track 2 process is described in 9/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 30.

The requirements for determination are contained in 9/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 33.

The Guidance on criteria for baseline setting and monitoring sets out the role of the accredited independent entity (AIE) in determination.

The appraisal of the verification report prepared by the AIE is conducted by the JISC according to the Procedures for appraisals of determinations under the verification procedure under the Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee. This report is made public in accordance with the Procedures on public availability of documents under the verification procedure under the Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee and the Clarification regarding the public availability of documents under the verification procedure under the Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee. 9/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 34 states that the AIE must make its determination publicly available.

The determination is appraised by the JISC and two experts. The rules governing the appraisal process are set out in:

The project is finally determined if no review is requested by the JISC or a Party involved, as set out in 9/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 35.

If a review is requested, it is conducted in accordance with the Procedures for reviews under the verification procedure under the Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee.

A fee is payable to the JISC for determination, as described in the Provisions for the charging of fees to cover administrative costs relating to the activities of the Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee.

The Clarification Regarding Project Participants' Change of Accredited Independent Entity outlines the circumstances in which project participants can change their AIE.

The Procedures Regarding Changes During Project Implementation outline the circumstances in which project designs can be changed during project implementation and the requirements project participants must fulfil.

The most recent versions (Version 2) of the following forms were adopted by JISC at its 19th meeting (Annex 1) and can be accessed here:

JI determination report form (F-JI-DRep);
JI verification report form (F-JI-VRep);
Expert input on JI determination appraisal form (F-JI-ExInpDA);
JI determination appraisal form (F-JI-DA);
JI determination review form (F-JI-DR);
JI verification review form (F-JI-VR);
Form for request for clarification and/or further information (F-JI-Clar);
Form for report by review team (F-JI-RRep).

These revised forms came into effect on 1 January 2010 (SC 19, paragraph 18).

The JI Determination and Verification Manual (DVM) can be accessed here.