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

Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 2

2.

Scope and applicability ......................................................................................................... 2

3.

Normative references ............................................................................................................ 2

4.

Terms and definitions ............................................................................................................ 2

5.

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

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

5.2.

Competence.................................................................................................................... 3

6.

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

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

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

7.3.

Voluntary withdrawal of a TPE ...................................................................................... 57.4.

Procedures for reinstatement for suspended or withdrawn TPE .................................... 6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................................................................ 81

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1. Objectives
1.

The objectives of the “Joint Crediting Mechanism Guidelines for designation as 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”);(b) To establish the criteria and procedures for suspension and withdrawal ofdesignation of a TPE.

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 14065:2007 Greenhouse gases — Requirements for greenhouse gas validationand verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition;(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 verify GHG emission reductions or removals.

6.

Candidate entities are entities which have applied to be designated by the Joint Committeeas 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;(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.

5. Requirements for designation as a TPE
9.

To be designated as TPEs, candidate entities fulfill all requirements as listed paragraphs 102

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to 13.

5.1. General
10.

To be eligible to become a TPE under the JCM, the candidate entity is either:(a)An entity accredited under ISO 14065 by an accreditation body that is a member of
the International Accreditation Forum (hereinafter referred to as “IAF”) based on
ISO 14064-2; or(b)A Designated Operational Entity (hereinafter referred to as “DOE”) 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. A TPE has sufficient knowledge of the JCM between the Republic of Maldives and Japanby reading and knowing all applicable rules and guidelines of the JCM.

6. Procedure for designation as a TPE
14. Candidate entities submit an application form 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)

When a TPE wishes to be designated under the JCM for additional sectoral scopesin line with paragraph 12, the TPE submits an application form and seek 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 been completed, the Joint Committee determines whether todesignate the candidate entity as a TPE or reject the application.
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the relevant information of the designated TPE and the sectoral scopes publicly available
through the JCM website.

7. Suspension or withdrawal the designation as a TPE
7.1. Conditions for suspension or withdrawal of designation as TPE
18. The Joint Committee may suspend or withdraw the designation of a TPE under thefollowing conditions:(a) When the performance of the TPE under the JCM is found to be not appropriate by
the review conducted by the Joint Committee.
(b) When the TPE has ceased to meet the conditions described in paragraph 10.
19. When the Joint Committee suspends the designation of a TPE, the Joint Committee decides
on whether to totally or partially suspend the TPE.

7.2. Procedures for suspension or withdrawal
7.2.1. Procedures for suspension or withdrawal following a review
20. The Joint Committee may conduct a review on whether a TPE continues to comply withthe applicable JCM rules and guidelines. Such review may include on-site visits to evaluate
the performance of a TPE. The Joint Committee may ask external experts or organizations
to conduct such activities.
21. 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 suspend orwithdraw the designation of the TPE, but only after the TPE has had the possibility of ahearing. The suspension and withdrawal takes immediate effect after the decision by theJoint Committee.

7.2.2. Procedures for suspension or withdrawal due to ceasing to meet theconditions described in paragraph 10
22. For a TPE accredited only under ISO 14065, when its accreditation under ISO 14065 issuspended or withdrawn, the designation of the TPE for the JCM is suspended orwithdrawn with immediate effect.
23. For a TPE designated only under the CDM, when the designation is suspended orwithdrawn, the designation of the TPE for the JCM is suspended or withdrawn withimmediate effect.
24. For a TPE accredited or designated both under ISO14065 and the CDM:(a) When the accreditation or designation for either programme is suspended orwithdrawn, the designation of the TPE for the JCM is suspended or withdrawn withimmediate effect unless otherwise the cases described in subparagraphs (b) and (c)4

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below;(b) When the TPE voluntarily withdraws the accreditation or designation for either
programme without having been suspended, the TPE maintains its designation underthe JCM; or(c) When the accreditation or designation for either programme is voluntarily
withdrawn following its suspension, the designation of the TPE under the JCM issuspended until the Joint Committee decides on withdrawal or continued
designation of such TPE.
25. In case when the status of the TPE falls under the conditions described in paragraphs 22 to24, the TPE notifies the Joint Committee of such suspension or withdrawal without delay.

7.2.3. Procedures following suspension or withdrawal
26. When the Joint Committee decides to suspend or withdraw the designation of a TPE, theJoint Committee makes the name of the suspended or withdrawn TPE and the reasons for
its suspension or withdrawal publicly available through the JCM website without delay.
27. When a TPE is suspended or withdrawn, the TPE notifies all affected organizations
including project participants which the TPE is under contract to perform JCM validation
and/or verification activities at the time of suspension or withdrawal.
28. When a TPE is suspended, the TPE may continue its ongoing JCM validation and/orverification activities for which the contract was in force at the time of its suspension.
29. When a TPE has been withdrawn, the TPE does not continue any JCM validation and/orverification activities.
30. Projects which had been already validated or verified by the TPE at the time of its
suspension or withdrawal are not affected by the suspension or withdrawal of the TPE.
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.

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7.4. Procedures for reinstatement for suspended or withdrawn TPE
35. The procedure for reinstatement for suspended TPE is as follows.
(a) When a TPE suspended following the review of the Joint Committee wishes to bereinstated under the JCM, the TPE submits an application form and documents
which explain corrective action for the causes of its suspension. The JointCommittee decides whether to reinstate the TPE based on the submitted documents.
(b) When a TPE suspended since it ceased to meet the conditions described inparagraph 10 has once again met the conditions, the TPE wishing to be reinstatedunder the JCM submits an application form. The Joint Committee decides whether
to reinstate the TPE.
(c) When a suspension of a TPE is removed, the secretariat makes the name of thereinstated TPE 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
15. Agriculture

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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
Designated Operational Entity (DOE) 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(Explanationforselecting the scope(s))

Typeof Check as appropriate
application
Initial designation
Extension of sectoral scopes
Re-designation

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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 with the procedures for accreditation.
On behalf of the entity, I declare that the all applicable JCM rules and guidelines are understood.
NamePosition (state position if other than CEO)
DateSignature9