Relevant rules/decisions
Parties that meet the eligibility requirements for Track 1 can set their own requirements for verification of emission reductions, as set out in 9/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 23.
The verification process is set out in 9/CMP.1, Annex, paragraphs 37-38.
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.
If no review of the verification report is requested within 15 days, the verification is deemed final, as set out in 9/CMP.1, Annex, paragraph 39.
A fee is payable on determination, as set out in the Provisions for the charging of fees to cover administrative costs relating to the activities of the Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee.
Clarification Regarding Overlapping Monitoring Periods Under The Verification Procedure Under The Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee (JISC 13, Annex 13) is available here.
The Procedures For Requests For Clarification Under The Verification Procedure Under The Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee (JISC 13, Annex 11) may be found here.
Procedures For The Withdrawal Of Submissions Under The Verification Procedure Under The Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee (JISC 13, Annex 12) are available here.
Standard for Applying the Concept of Materiality in Verification (JISC 22, Annex 1) is available here.
Procedures Regarding Changes During Project Implementation (JISC 22, Annex 2) is available here.
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.