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Joint Crediting Mechanism Guidelines for Designation as of a Third-Party Entity
CONTENTS
1.

Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 3

2.

Scope and applicability ......................................................................................................... 3

3.

Normative references ............................................................................................................ 3

4.

Terms and definitions ............................................................................................................ 3

5.

Designation as a TPE ............................................................................................................ 4

6.

5.1.

Requirements for designation as a TPE ......................................................................... 4

5.2.

Procedures for designation as a TPE.............................................................................. 4

Suspension, withdrawal and reinstatement of the designation .............................................. 5
6.1.

Conditions for suspension or withdrawal of designation ............................................... 5

6.2.

Procedures for suspension or withdrawal ...................................................................... 6

6.2.1.

Procedures for suspension or withdrawal following a review ................................ 6

6.2.2.

Procedures for suspension or withdrawal due to changes in the status of the TPE
regarding accreditation under ISO 14065 and/or accreditation/designation under
the CDM................................................................................................................. 6

6.2.3.

Procedures for voluntary withdrawal by a TPE...................................................... 7

6.3.

Procedures following suspension or withdrawal............................................................ 76.4.

Procedures for reinstatement of designation .................................................................. 8Annex 1: Sectoral Scopes for the JCM ....................................................................................... 10Annex 2: Application form for designation as a TPE.................................................................. 11
1.

Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 22.

Scope and applicability ......................................................................................................... 23.

Normative references ............................................................................................................ 24.

Terms and definitions ............................................................................................................ 25.

Requirements for designation as a TPE ................................................................................ 2
5.1.

General ........................................................................................................................... 3

5.2.

Competence.................................................................................................................... 36.

Procedure for designation as a TPE ...................................................................................... 3

7.

Suspension or withdrawal the designation as a TPE ............................................................. 4
7.1.

Conditions for suspension or withdrawal of designation as TPE................................... 4

7.2.

Procedures for suspension or withdrawal ...................................................................... 4

7.2.1.

Procedures for suspension or withdrawal following a review ................................ 4

7.2.2.

Procedures for suspension or withdrawal due to ceasing to meet the conditions

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described in paragraph 10 ..................................................................................................... 4
7.2.3.

Procedures following suspension or withdrawal .................................................... 5

7.3.

Voluntary withdrawal of a TPE ...................................................................................... 5

7.4.

Procedures for reinstatement for suspended or withdrawn TPE .................................... 6

Annex 1: Sectoral Scopes for the JCM ..................................................................................... 7
Annex 2: Application form for designation as a TPE................................................................ 82JCM_MV_GL_TPE_ver012.0

1. Objectives
1.

The objectives of the “Joint Crediting Mechanism Guidelines for designation ofas a
Third-Party Entity” (hereinafter referred to as “these Guidelines”) are as follows;:(a) To establish the criteria and procedures for designation of third-party entities(hereinafter referred to as the “TPEs”), to perform validation and verification
activities under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (hereinafter referred to as “JCM”);
and(b) To establish the criteria and procedures for suspension and withdrawal, andprocedures for reinstatement of designation of a TPEs.

2. Scope and applicability
2.

These Guidelines are applicable to candidate entities, TPEs, the Joint Committee and thesecretariat with respect to designation, suspension and withdrawal of TPEs.

3.

These Guidelines describe standards which are requirements to be met, except guidanceindicated with terms “should” and “may” as defined in paragraph 7 below.

3. Normative references
4.

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of theseGuidelines:(a) ISO 14065:200713

Greenhouse gases — Requirements for greenhouse gas

validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms ofrecognition; and(b) Clean Development Mechanism Accreditation Standard for Operational Entities.

4. Terms and definitions
5.

TPEs are entities designated by the Joint Committee as qualified to validate proposed JCM
projects as well as and/or verify GHG emission reductions or removals as a result ofregistered JCM projects.

6.

Candidate entities are entities which have applied to be designated by the Joint Committee
as TPEs.

7.

The following terms apply in these Guidelines:(a) “Should” is used to indicate that among several possibilities, one course of action isrecommended as particularly suitable; and(b) “May” is used to indicate what is permitted.

8.

Terms in these Guidelines are defined in JCM Glossary of Terms available on the JCM
website.

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5. Designation as a TPE
5.5.1. Requirements for designation as a TPE
9.

To be designated as a TPEs, a candidate entityies fulfills all requirements as listed
paragraphs 10 to and 111113 below.

5.1. General
10.

To be eligible to become a TPE under the JCM, the cCandidate entitiesy is are either:(a)An eEntityies accredited under ISO 14065 by an accreditation body that is amember of the International Accreditation Forum (hereinafter referred to as “IAF”)
based on ISO 14064-2; or(b)A Designated Operational Entitiesy (hereinafter referred to as “DOEs”) or
operational entities accredited by the Executive Board under of the Clean
Development Mechanism (hereinafter referred to as “CDM”) .

11. Candidate entities are designated to perform JCM validation or verification activities forwhich they are accredited or designated in line with paragraph 10, for the sectoral scopes
determined by the Joint Committee in line with paragraph 12. The sectoral scopes for theJCM are identical to those of the CDM, and are listed in Annex 1.
12. The sectoral scopes eligible for the candidate entities are determined as follows:(a)

Candidate entities which are accredited under ISO 14065 are eligible for the sectoral
scopes as determined by the Joint Committee taking into consideration their sectoralcompetence as described in their application.

(b)

Candidate entities which are DOEs are eligible for the sectoral scopes for which
they are designated as DOEs.

5.2. Competence
13.11.

A TPECandidate entities haves sufficient knowledge of the JCM between the Republicof Maldives and Japan by reading and knowing all applicable rules and guidelines of theJCM.

6.5.2. Procedures for designation as a TPE
12. Sectoral scopes under the JCM are described in Annex 1.
14.13.

A Ccandidate entityies submits an the application form as shown in Annex 2 in these

Guidelines to the Joint Committee. The application form is as shown in Annex 2.
(a)

The candidate entity clearly indicates all sectoral scopes it wishes to be designatedin the application form.

(b)14.

When a TPE wishes to be designated under the JCM for additional sectoral scopes in4

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line with paragraph 12, the TPE submits an the application form and seeks its designation
for those sectoral scopes.
15. The secretariat checks whether the application form is complete, and communicates theresult to the candidate entity within seven (7) days after the receipt of the submission.
16. When the application has beenis deemed completed, the Joint Committee determines
decides whether to designate the candidate entity as a TPE or reject the application.
17. When the Joint Committee designates the candidate entity, applicable sectoral scopes under
the JCM for such entity are decided on the basis of:(a)

In case the candidate entities are accredited under ISO 14065, sectoral competenceof the candidate entities as described in their application; and(b)In case the candidate entities are designated/accredited under the CDM, the sectoral
scopes identical to those under the CDM unless otherwise decided by the Joint
Committee.

17.18.

The secretariat notifies the result of the above decision to the candidate entity andmakes the relevant information of the designated TPE and the sectoral scopes publicly
available through the JCM website.
19. When the TPE changes its contact details, the TPE notifies the secretariat of such changes
by electronic means immediately.

7.6. Suspension, or withdrawal and reinstatement of the designation as a TPE1
7.1.6.1. Conditions for suspension or withdrawal of designation as TPE
18.20.

The Joint Committee may suspend or withdraw the designation of a TPE is suspended

or withdrawn under the following conditions:(a) When the performance ofJoint Committee decides that the TPE under no longer
complies with the applicable JCM is found to be not appropriate by rules andguidelines following the review conducted by the Joint Committee.;(b) When the status of the TPE has ceased to meet the conditions described in paragraph10changes

regardingaccreditation

underISO

14065

and/oraccreditation/designation under the CDM; and(b)(c)

When the TPE voluntarily withdraws its designation status under the JCM.

19. When the Joint Committee suspends the designation of a TPE, the Joint Committee decides
on whether to totally or partially suspend the TPE.

1Suspension or withdrawal of the designation may be for some or all sectoral scopes.

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7.2.6.2. Procedures for suspension or withdrawal
7.2.1.6.2.1.
20.21.

Procedures for suspension or withdrawal following a review

The Joint Committee may conduct a review on whether a TPE continues to comply

with the applicable JCM rules and guidelines. Such review may include on-site visits toevaluate the performance of a TPE. The Joint Committee may ask decide to appoint
external experts or organizations to conduct such activitieswhich assist part of its work
regarding the review.
21.22.

If the Joint Committee has carried out a review and found that the TPE no longer

complies with the applicable JCM rules and guidelines, the Joint Committee may decides
on whether to suspend or withdraw the designation of the TPE for some or all sectoral
scopes, but only after the TPE has had the possibility of a hearing. The suspension and orwithdrawal takes immediately commences effect after on the date when the decision istaken by the Joint Committee.

Procedures for suspension or withdrawal due to ceasing to meet
7.2.2.6.2.2.
the conditions described in paragraph 10changes in the status of the TPE
regarding accreditation under ISO 14065 and/or accreditation/designation
under the CDM
22.23.

For a TPE accredited only under ISO 14065, when its accreditation under ISO 14065

is suspended or withdrawn for some or all sectoral scopes2, the designation of the TPE forthe corresponding sectoral scopes under the JCM is suspended or withdrawn withimmediate effecton the date such suspension or withdrawal commences.
23.24.

For a TPE designated only under the CDM, when the accreditation/designation issuspended or withdrawn for some or all sectoral scopes, the designation of the TPE for thecorresponding sectoral scopes under the JCM is suspended or withdrawn with immediate
effecton the date such suspension or withdrawal commences.
24.25.

For a TPE accredited or designated both under ISO14065 and designated under theCDM:(a) When the accreditation or designation for either programme accreditation under ISO
14065 or accreditation/designation under the CDM is suspended or withdrawn forsome or all sectoral scopes, the designation of the TPE for the corresponding
sectoral scopes under the JCM is suspended or withdrawn with immediate effect on
the date such suspension or withdrawal commences unless otherwise except for thecases described in subparagraphs (b) and (c) below;(b) When either the TPE voluntarily withdraws the accreditation or designation for2"Withdrawal for some sectoral scopes" is described as "reducing scopes" under ISO 14065.

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either programme for some or all sectoral scopes under ISO 14065 or the TPE
voluntarily withdraws the accreditation for some or all sectoral scopes under theCDM, without having been being suspended, the designation of the TPE under theJCM is maintainsed for the corresponding sectoral scopes for which the TPEcontinues its accreditation or designation under the JCMother programme; orand(c) When the accreditation or designation for either the TPE programme is voluntarilywithdrawns the accreditation for some or all sectoral scopes under ISO 14065 or theTPE voluntarily withdraws the accreditation for some or all sectoral scopes underthe CDM, following its which is currently under suspension, the designation of theTPE for the corresponding sectoral scopes under the JCM is suspended until theJoint Committee decides on whether to withdrawal or continued reinstate thedesignation of such TPE.
25.26.

In case when the status of the TPE falls under the conditions described in paragraphs

232322 to 252524 above, the TPE notifies the Joint Committee of such suspension orwithdrawal status without delay.

6.2.3. Procedures for voluntary withdrawal by a TPE
27. A TPE may withdraw its designation status for some or all sectoral scopes by submitting
the letter through electric means specified on the JCM website, to the Joint Committee
indicating the following:(a) Name of the TPE with the signature of its authorized representative;(b) Sectoral scopes that the TPE wishes to withdraw; and(c) Date when the TPE wishes to withdraw its designation.
28. Voluntary withdrawal of the designation by a TPE for some or all sectoral scopes iseffective on the same date indicated in line with paragraph 27(c) above.
29. Voluntary withdrawal of the designation by a TPE does not free the TPE from its
contractual arrangement, including costs related to assessment conducted before
withdrawal of designation of the TPE.

7.2.3.6.3.
26.30.

Procedures following suspension or withdrawal

When the Joint Committee decides to suspend or withdraw the designation of a TPE issuspended or withdrawn for some or all sectoral scopes, the Joint Committee makes thename of the TPE, its status regarding sectoral scopes suspended or withdrawn TPE and thereasons for its the suspension or withdrawal publicly available through the JCM website
without delay.
27.31.

When the designation of a TPE is suspended or withdrawn for some or all sectoral

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TPE is under contract to perform JCM validation and/or verification activities at by thetime of suspension or withdrawal.
28.32.

When the designation of a TPE is suspended, the TPE may continue its ongoing JCM

validation and/or verification activities for which the contract was in force at the time of its
suspension.
29.33.

When the designation of a TPE has been is withdrawn for some or all sectoral scopes,

the TPE does not continue any JCM validation and/or verification activities for the sectoral
scopes withdrawn.
30.34.

Projects which had been already validated or verified by the TPE at the time of are notaffected by its suspension or withdrawal are not affected by the suspension or withdrawalof the TPE. H, however, the Joint Committee may conduct any actions to these projects.

7.3. Voluntary withdrawal of a TPE
31. A TPE may withdraw its application for designation or its designation status by submittinga request to the Joint Committee.
32. The TPE informs, if applicable, any affected organizations of the withdrawal of its
application for designation or its designation status.
33. Voluntary withdrawal of designation by a TPE does not free the TPE from its contractual
arrangement with its clients or with the secretariat, including costs related to assessment
conducted before withdrawal of designation of the TPE.
34. When a TPE has withdrawn, the TPE does not continue any JCM validation and/orverification activities.

7.4.6.4. Procedures for reinstatement for suspended or withdrawn TPE ofdesignation
35. The procedure for reinstatement for suspended TPE is as follows.
(a)35.

When a TPE whose designation is suspended or withdrawn for some or all sectoral

scopes in line with paragraph 20(a) above following the review of the Joint Committee
wishes its designation to be reinstated under the JCM, the TPE submits an the application
form and documents which explain corrective actions for the causes of its suspension. The
Joint Committee decides whether to reinstate the TPE based on the submitted documents.
36. When a TPE whose designation is suspended or withdrawn for some or all sectoral scopesin line with paragraph 20(b) abovesince it ceased to meet the conditions described inparagraph 10 has once again met the conditions, the TPE wishinges its designation to bereinstated after the suspension is lifted or the accreditation is reinstated under ISO 14065
and/or the CDM, under the JCM the TPE submits an the application form.
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above wishes its designation to be reinstated, the entity submits the application form.
(b)38.

The Joint Committee decides on whether to reinstate the designation of thesuspended or withdrawn TPE based on the submitted documents.
(c)39.

When the designation a suspension of a TPE is removed reinstated, the secretariat

makes the name of the reinstated TPE and its reinstated sectoral scopes publicly available
through the JCM website without delay.
36. A TPE which has been withdrawn may re-apply in line with the procedure described inparagraphs 14 to 16.

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Annex 1: Sectoral Scopes for the JCM
1.

Energy industries (renewable - / non-renewable sources)2.

Energy distribution

3.

Energy demand

4.

Manufacturing industries

5.

Chemical industry

6.

Construction

7.

Transport

8.

Mining/Mineral production

9.

Metal production

10. Fugitive emissions from fuels (solid, oil and gas)
11. Fugitive emissions from production and consumption of halocarbons and sulphur
hexafluoride
12. Solvents use
13. Waste handling and disposal
14. Afforestation and reforestation
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Annex 2: Application form for designation as a TPE
Name of entity
Central officePhysical address
Postaladdress(ifdifferent from above)
Contact details
Telephone:
Mobile:Email:
Office in Japan, if applicable
Physical address
Postaladdress(ifdifferent from above)
Contact details
Telephone:
Mobile:Email:
Office in the host country, if applicable
Physical address
Postaladdress(ifdifferent from above)
Contact details
Telephone:
Mobile:Email:
Application Check as appropriate
condition
Accredited under ISO 14065 by an accreditation body that is a member of theInternational Accreditation Forum based on ISO 14064-2.
Sectoral scope(s)for validation
Sectoral scope(s)for verification
A Designated Operational Entity (DOE) or an operational entity accredited by theExecutive Board under of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).
Sectoral scope(s)for validation
Sectoral scope(s)for verification
Validation

Sectoralscope(s)forapplied for (Explanation
selecting the scope(s))
Verification(Explanationfor
selecting the scope(s))

Typeof Check as appropriate
application
Initial designation
Extension Addition of sectoral scopes11

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Reinstatement of -designation
Voluntary withdrawal
I declare that the information given in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I conduct to inform the JCM secretariat immediately of any changes with respect to the application andaccept full responsibility for any costs incurred as a result of any changes not reported to the JCM
secretariat in accordance line with the procedures for accreditationdesignation.
On behalf of the entity, I declare that the all applicable JCM rules and guidelines are understood.
NamePosition (state position if other than CEO)
Date
Signature12