VVS CDM Verification Report URSVF27XX

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Verification Report Project TitleXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX URS VERIFICATIONPRIVATE LIMITED

URS Project Ref. No.

CCMS/XXXX

VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATIONREPORT

Client Name

Project Title

In


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Table of Content

0.1 Abbreviations0.2 Exective Summary and Conclusion

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................8Objective.................................................................................................................................8Scope.......................................................................................................................................8Project Activity and Description..............................................................................................8

1.1.1 General Description: ....................................................................................................8Verification Team:.................................................................................................................10

2. Methodology .......................................................................................................................................... 10General Approach.................................................................................................................10Means of Verification.............................................................................................................11

Review of Documentation..................................................................................................11Site Visits and Follow up Interview.....................................................................................12

2.1 Resolution of Clarificationsw, Corrective and Forward Action Request: ...........................12Internal Quality Control.........................................................................................................13Verification Conclusions..........................................................................................................................14Project Implementation.........................................................................................................14Post registration changes......................................................................................................15

Temporary deviations from registered monitoring plan or applied methodology..............15Corrections.........................................................................................................................15

Permanent changes from registered monitoring plan or applied methodology 15


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errors in the measuring equipment, or if the error is smaller than the maximum permissibleerror should be applied..........................................................................................................20b) If the error is beyond the maximum permissible error of the measuring equipment thenthe error identified in the delayed calibration test should be applied....................................20It is confirmed that the error is applied; ...............................................................................20i. In a conservative manner such that the adjusted measured values of the delayedcalibration shall result in fewer claimed emission reductions................................................20

ii. For all measured values taken during the period between the scheduled date ofcalibration and the actual date of calibration........................................................................20If the results of delayed calibration are not available or the calibration has not beenconducted project participants should be requested to conduct the required calibration. Itshould be determined the project participants have calculated the emission reductionsconservatively using the above approach..............................................................................20If the PP expresses inability to conduct calibration at a frequency specified by the appliedmethodology/CDM EB due to reasons beyond the control of PP a request for post registrationchanges should be submitted before finalising the verification opinion................................20

In case the monitoring methodology or the monitoring plan do not specify any requirementsfor calibration frequency it should be discussed in the verification report whether or not thecalibration is in accordance with the local/nation standards or as per the manufacturersspecifications. If neither local/nation standards nor the manufacturers specifications areavailable international standards may be used but this should be transparently discussedand reported in the verification report...................................................................................202.2 Assesment of data and calculation of Greenhouse Gas emission reductions: ..................20

3. Verification and Certification Statement .............................................................................................. 24Document References..............................................................................................................................25

Comments: Discuss if there are Temporary deviations from registered monitoring plan or applied


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monitoring plan. Identify any concerns related to the conformity of the actual project activity and itsoperation with the registered PDD..............................................................................................................11

Issues (incl CLs/CARs).............................................................................................................................12Comments: ...............................................................................................................................................12Issues (incl CLs/CARs).............................................................................................................................12Comments: Verifiy that the monitoring equipments used have the specification stated in the PDD

and are calibrated appropriately. ...............................................................................................................13Issues (incl CLs/CARs).............................................................................................................................13Comments: Verification may be concluded provided the following conservative approach is

adopted in the calculation of emission reductions,..................................................................................14Issues (incl CLs/CARs).............................................................................................................................14Issues (incl CLs/CARs).............................................................................................................................14Comments: describe what management and operational system and quality assurance procedures

are specified in the PDD...............................................................................................................................14Issues (incl CLs/CARs).............................................................................................................................14Comments: ...............................................................................................................................................15Verify how the management and operational system and quality assurance procedures have been

implemented as per the PDD.......................................................................................................................15Issues (incl CLs/CARs).............................................................................................................................15

13.1. Are there any additional sources which are attributable to the project?.....................................16Compare the situation on site with the situation from the previous verification or the SR&RA.

Check meters are still the same (serial numbers) and no changes in the system that might effectperformance of monitoring equipment (e.g. changes in pipes for flow meters). ..................................17

Sample cross checking of data especialy in case of manual transfers................................................19Check all reported numbers against all parameters including but not limited to records, laboratory

analysis, purchase records, inventories and log books and ensure the numbers are correct.............19

Compare the situation on site with the situation from the previous verification or the SR&RA


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0.1 ABBREVIATIONS

BE Baseline Emissions

CAR Corrective Action RequestCDM Clean Development Mechanism

CDM M&P Modalities and Procedures CDMCDM-PCP Clean Development Mechanism Project Cycle Procedure

CDM-PS Clean Development Mechanism Project StandardCDM-VVS Clean Development Mechanism Validation and Verification StandardCER(s) Certified Emission Reduction(s)

CH4 MethaneCL Clarification Request

CO2 Carbon dioxideCO2e Carbon dioxide equivalent

CRT Coordination and Technical Control Staff DNA Designated National Authority

DOE Designated Operational EntityEB Executive BoardEIA Environmental Impact assessment

ER Emission ReductionsFAR Forward Action Request

GHG(s) Greenhouse gas(es)GWP Global Warming Potential

IPCC I t t l P l Cli t Ch


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0.2 Executive Summary and Conclusion:

Project Title: URS Project Report Number:

Insert here Project Title CCMS/XXXX UN Reference Number: Country

Insert here UN Project Registration Number Insert here Country of Project Estimated CERs (tco2e): Certified CERs(tco2e):

Insert here CER as per Monitoring Report Insert here CER as per this Report Methodology: Insert here Methodology TitleNumber Insert here Meth Number Version XXof DD/MM/YYYYSS(s) and Scale: Insert here SS and TAClient:

Insert Client NameDate of this Report: Date of Approval:DD-MM-YYYY DD-MM-YYYY

Publication of Monitoring Report:

Monitoring Period: (Insert Period)First Monitoring Version and Date: (Insert Version), (Insert Date)

Final Monitoring Version and Date: (Insert Version), (Insert Date)

Summary:

URS Verification Private Ltd has performed the insert numberperiodic verification of the CDM project InsertProject Title, with UNFCC reference number of insert UNFCCC Ref. Number, registration date of insert

registration date and crediting period from insert crediting period The verification includes confirming the


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Subject:

CDM Verification

Work Carried out by:(Team Composition)

Insert Name Lead Assessor

Insert Name AssessorInsert Name Local AssessorInsert Name Technicl Expert

No Distribution(without permission from theClient or responsibleorganisational unit)

Internal Technical Review:(Internal Quality Control)Date: DD-MM-YYYYName: (Insert Name)

Limited DistributionFinal Report Verified:(Scheme Manager)

Name:Date:

UnrestrictedDistribution


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Introduction

Objective

URS Verification Private Ltd has been contracted by Client Name (one of the project participants of theproject) to perform an independent verification of its CDM project Project Title. CDM projects must undergo

periodic audits and verification of emission reductions as the basis for issuance of Certified EmissionReductions (CERs).

The objectives of this verification exercise are, by review of objective evidence, to establish that:

The emissions report conforms with the requirements of the monitoring plan in the registered PDDand the approved methodology; and

The data reported are complete and transparent.

Scope

The scope of the verification is the independent and objective review and ex post determination of themonitored reductions in GHG emission by the project activity. The verification is based on the validated andregistered project design document and the monitoring report. The project is assessed against therequirements of the Kyoto Protocol, the CDM Modalities and Procedures and related rules and guidance.

URS has, based on the recommendations in the Validation and Verification Standard, employed a risk-basedapproach in the verification, focusing on the identification of significant reporting risks and the reliability ofproject monitoring.

D e professional care has been e ercised and ethical cond ct has been follo ed b the assessment team


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1.3.2. Project Verification Histroy:

Essential events since the registration of the project are presented in the following Table

# Item Year (dd/mm/yyyy) Status

1 Date of registration

2 Start date of crediting period

3 1st

Monitoring period

4 Request for revision of / deviation from themonitoring plan

1.3.3 Parties and Project Participants:

Th f ll i ti t th K t P t l d j t ti i t i l d i thi j t ti it


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Longitude

1.3.5 Period of Verification:

Monitoring Period Covered in this Report: dd/mm/yyyy to dd/mm/yyyy

Verification Team:

A team of competency has been selected to perform the verification of the project.

Name Role

(Insert Name) Lead Assessor

(Insert Name) (Insert Role)

(Insert Name) Technical Area expert insert scope number


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Means of Verification

Review of Documentation

The validated PDD, the monitoring report submitted by the client and additional background documentsrelated to the project performance were reviewed. A complete list of all documents reviewed is attached insection 3 of this report.


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Site Visits and Follow up Interview

As part of the verification, the following on-site inspections have been performed (insert new tables if multiplelocations have been visited) by insert name of team members who performed the site visit

Location:(Insert Location)

Date: (DD/MM/YYYY)

Coverage: Source of Information / Persons Interviewed

This can include a review of performance records,interviews with project participants and localstakeholders, collection of measurements,observations of established practices and testingof the accuracy of monitoring equipment

Follow up Interview

Date: (DD/MM/YYYY)


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IV. Issues identified in a FAR during validation to be verified during verification or previous verification(s)have not been resolved by the project participants

The verification process may be halted until this information has been made available to comply with therequirements of the CDM Executive Board. Failure to address a CL may result in a CAR. Information orclarifications provided as a result of a CL may also lead to a CAR.

A clarification request (CL) will be raised if information is insufficient or not clear enough todetermine whether the applicable CDM requirements have been met. All CARs and CLs raisedduring verification shall be resolved prior to submitting a request for issuance.

Corrective Action Requests and Clarification Requests are raised in the Periodic Verification Checklist. TheProject Developer is given the opportunity to close outstanding CARs and respond to CLs.

Forward Action Requests (FARs) may be raised during verification for actions where the monitoring andreporting require attention and/or adjustment for the next verification period, which are for the benefit offuture projects and future verification activities. These have no impact upon the completion of the verificationactivity.

All CARs, CLs and FARs for this verification period are included in this report.

Internal Quality Control

Following the completion of the assessment process and a recommendation by the Assessment Team, alldocumentation will be forwarded to a Technical Review Team. The task of the Technical Review Team is tocheck that all procedures have been followed and all conclusions are justified. The Technical Reviewer willeither accept or reject the recommendation made by the assessment team.

Technical Review Team

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Verification Conclusions

Project Implementation

Insert brief description of the project activity.

The following has been checked to verify the applicability of the methodology to the project activity.

Check the applicability criteria of the methodology and confirm again if the methodology is applicable to theproject activity.

Project was implemented and equipment installed as described in the registered PDD.

For each monitoring period, describe:

(a) The implementation status of the project. For project activities that consist of more than one site,clearly describe the status of implementation and starting date of operation for each site. For CDMproject activities with phased implementation, the report shall indicate the progress of the registeredproject achieved in each phase under verification; If the phased implementation is delayed, the DOEshall describe the reasons and present the expected implementation dates

(b) The actual operation of the registered project; Refer to section 2, sub-section 6 Compliance with theRegistered PDD of the verification checklist AU4, and if applicable, include the discussion on thechanges in the project design against the registered project design document. Reference to the


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Post registration changes

Describe in this section on whether there are post registration changes to the project activity. Please alwaysrefer to Appendix 1 of the project standard when finishing this section of the report whenever this is a postregistration change.

Temporary deviations from registered monitoring plan or applied methodology

Describe in this section on whether there are Temporary deviations from registered monitoring plan or appliedmethodology

Corrections

Describe in this section on whether there are corrections

Permanent changes from registered monitoring plan or applied methodology

Describe in this section on whether there are Permanent changes from registered monitoring plan or appliedmethodology

Changes to project design of registered project activity

Describe in this section on whether there are Changes to project design of registered project activity

Changes to start date of crediting period


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Description

Measured/Calculated /Default

Source of data

Monitoring equipment

Measuring/Reading/Recording frequency

Calculation method (ifapplicable)

QA/QC procedures

If the monitoring plan was not found in accordance with the approved methodology describe how thenecessary revision or deviation (or both) to the monitoring plan has been dealt with following the VVS. You arerequired to justify how the monitoring plan of the project activity is in accordance with the applied methodologywith the deviation/revision incorporated and how it enhances the level of accuracy and completeness of themonitoring plan. Please see paragraphs 225 to 236 of the VVS for further clarification.

Discuss the findings of section 2, subsection 5 Conformance with Monitoring Methodologyofthe verification checklist UK.AU4. CDM Verification Issue 7 and if the Monitoring plan is inaccordance with the methodology. Discuss any issues and how they were closed out.

Pl i l d f f h t h f ll t d it i & i d i l l


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Monitoring Report,

onsite checks

RegisteredMonitoring Plan &Approved Methodology

Requirement in the registeredmonitoring plan

Implementation of the project Conclusion on thecompliance of theimplementation with themonitoring plan

Data/Parameter

Description

Measured/Calculated /Default

Source of data



Calculation method (ifapplicable)

QA/QC d


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S/N

Type

Level

Calibration frequencyrequirement

Calibration date

Validity

Are there delays incalibration?

Calibration Entity

Accreditation Certificate for

the calibration entity

3.5.4 Management and operational System and Quality Assurance

Describe here whether the responsibilities and authorities for monitoring and reporting are in accordance withthe responsibilities and authorities stated in the monitoring plan

The companies involved in the project have ISO 9001:2000, and ISO14001:2004 quality assurance system


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Compliance with the calibration frequency requirements for measuring instruments.

The calibration of the following measuring equipment has an impact on the claimed emissionreductions:

A

B

C


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D

E

Please discuss the frequency of calibration as specified in the monitoring methodology and themonitoring plan of the registered PDD. If non compliance is identified with regards to clarification (i.edelay in calibration) the following conservative approach should be used with while verification of

emission reduction calculations.

a) It should be verified that the project participant has applied the maximum permissible error forthe specific measuring instrument as specified by the relevant manufacturer as part of thetechnical specifications of the instrument. This error should be applied to the measured valuestaken during the period between the scheduled date of calibration and the actual date ofcalibration. If the results of the delayed results calibration do no show any errors in themeasuring equipment, or if the error is smaller than the maximum permissible error should beapplied.

b) If the error is beyond the maximum permissible error of the measuring equipment then theerror identified in the delayed calibration test should be applied.

It is confirmed that the error is applied;

i. In a conservative manner such that the adjusted measured values of thedelayed calibration shall result in fewer claimed emission reductions.

ii F ll d l t k d i th i d b t th h d l d


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(a) An indication whether data were not available because activity levels or non-activity parameters werenot monitored in accordance with the registered monitoring plan as well as any actions taken by URSto ensure that the most conservative assumption theoretically possible has been made. Wherepossible state that a complete set of data for the specified monitoring period is available.

(b) A description of how you cross-checked reported data, this should include, but is not limited to, plantlog books, inventories, purchase records and laboratory analysis.

(c) A confirmation that appropriate methods and formulae for calculating baseline emissions, projectemissions and leakage have been followed; and

(d) An opinion if the assumptions, emission factors and default values that were applied in thecalculations have been justified.

For each parameter in the monitoring methodology / monitoring report list the following information

Parameter Reported Value Verified Value

Based on the verified value, calculate the emission reductions


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3.9 Overview of Results:

Assessment Against the Provisions of Decision 17/CP.7:

Is the project documentation in accordance with the requirements of the registered PDD and relevantprovision of decision 17/CP.7, EB decisions and guidance and the COP/MOP?

Yes. The results of the compliance assessment are recorded in the verificationchecklist which is used as an internal report only.

Have on-site inspections been performed that may comprise, inter alia, a review of performance records,interviews with project participants and local stakeholders, collection of measurements, observations ofestablished practices and testing of the accuracy of monitoring equipment?

Yes. Insert detailed team member Names of Assessor/Lead Assessor, localassessor and expert who visited the sites and undertook interviews, collected data,

audited the implementation of procedures, checked calibration certificates andchecked data, inter alia.

The results of the site visits are recorded in the verification checklist which is used asan internal report only.

The evidences have been checked and collected. The final monitoring report isattached with this verification report.

Has data from additional sources been used? If yes, please detail the source and significance.

Pl id d t il f d t d f t l / t fi d t


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If the answer to the above question is yes, then please check the consistency of reported information andthe impact of non conformance of the actual project implementation against the registered PDD and themonitoring methodology on the verifications conducted earlier or CERs issued during previous verifications.

Post monitoring report on UNFCCC website

Yes, the monitoring report is available at ref. UNFCCC Project Reference NumberonUNFCCC website

(Insert web address)


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3. Verification and Certification Statement

URS Verification Private Ltd has been contracted by (Insert Client Name) to perform the verification of theemission reductions reported for the CDM project (Insert Project Title and UNFCC Reference Number)in theperiod (Insert Reporting Period).

The verification is based on the validated and registered project design document and the monitoring reportfor this project. Verification is performed in accordance with section I of Decision 3/CMP.1, and relevantdecisions of the CDM EB and CoP/MoP. The scope of this engagement covers the verification andcertification of greenhouse gas emission reductions generated by the above project during the abovementioned period, as reported in (Insert Title, Date and Version of Monitoring Report).

The management of the (Insert Client Name) is responsible for the preparation, calculation anddetermination of GHG emission reductions from the project. The development and maintenance of recordsand reporting procedures are in accordance with the monitoring report.

It is our responsibility to express an independent GHG verification opinion on the GHG emissions and on thecalculation of GHG emission reductions from the project for the period (Insert Reporting Period) based on thereported emission reductions in the Monitoring Report (Insert Version) dated (Insert Date) for the sameperiod.

Based on an understanding of the risks associated with reporting GHG emissions data and the controls inplace to mitigate these, URS planned and performed our work to obtain the information and explanationsthat we considered necessary to provide sufficient evidence for us to give reasonable assurance that thisreported amount of GHG emission reductions for the period is fairly stated.


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Document References

1. Exact name of files here- version and date (if you use links, check that theyare working)

2.

3.

4. Clean Development Mechanism Validation and Verification Standard version02.0 dated 25/11/2011

5. MONITORING REPORT FORM (F-CDM-MR) version 02.0 dated 13/03/20126. Clean Development Mechanism Project Standard version 01.0 dated

25/11/2011


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APPENDIX I

VERIFICATION CHECKLIST


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APPENDIX I

Verification Checklist

Section 1: General Information

Project Title: URS Project Report Number: CCMS/XXXX

UN ref.:

Sectoral Scope:

Date of Site Visit: Name of team members performing site visit:

Monitoring Period: indicate which monitoring period this checklist applies to by indicating start date and end date. Also discuss if this is the first, second etcverification.

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Desk Review:

For first-time verifications and at each periodic verification, please follow the steps below:

Step 1:While signing the contract with the client please obtain a declaration from the client that the project has been implemented and operated as per the registeredPDD (exactly) and all the physical features (technology, project equipment, and monitoring and metering equipment) of the project are in place

Step 2: Upon receiving the monitoring report and other supporting documents, the lead assessor will conduct a desk review of the documentation provided by theclient to check whether the monitoring plan of the registered PDD and monitoring methodology is followed exactly. The description regarding implementation of theproject and its operations is in accordance with the registered PDD (exactly) and the monitoring report contains information on all the physical features (technology,project equipment, and monitoring and metering equipment matching the registered PDD. Please ensure that the information provided is complete and verifiable andis in accordance with applicable CDM requirements (refer Para. 62 of the CDM Modalities and Procedures). Each of these requirements shall require a further checkon site.

Step 3: If the client or the verification team spots that project has not been implemented in accordance with the registered project design document or the approvedmethodology applied by the project, the lead assessor will raise a CAR.

The verification will be put on hold and the Lead Assessor shall notify the client that further verification shall restart after the changes have beenvalidated and the changes have been approved by the UNFCCC.

Step 4: If step 3 is not applicable then, a site visit will be undertaken to check that the procedures described in the monitoring plan and the approved methodologyare complied. The actual monitoring system is implemented on site and the reported data is verifiable, recorded and stored as per the monitoring methodology.

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For second and subsequent periodic verifications;

Please describe any key changes to the project structure since the last verification (e.g. acquisitions, disposals, product changes, process changes)where applicable.

Ensure sufficient preparedness for the site visit expertise and knowledge of all monitoring parameters, technology, equipment and issues raised duringprevious verifications is essential, review the main issues raised during the previous verifications. This should not be limited to the FARs but also issueswhich were closed satisfactorily previously. Also check on site if the same issue requires to be reopened if the situation on site has changed vis-a-visprevious verification

cross check the relevance of the observed value with the recorded value in terms of monitoring procedure for all of the monitored parameters

This is specifically applicable to parameters which are not recorded as cumulative value but as instantaneous reading at given interval of time

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Section 2: Compliance with the CDM Requirements

Requirement Ref. ID

1. Applicability of applied methodology

1.1. Please check again if the applicability criteria of the methodology has been met by the project and report the check result. Applicable methodology

Comments:

Please check the application criteria of the methodology and confirm if the methodology is still applicable to the project

Issues (incl CLs/CARs):

2. Implementation of the Registered CDM project

2.1. Is it confirmed that the project activity and its operation is in accordance with the registered project design document? Pleasedescribe the general implementation status of the project.

2.2. Verify and confirm that the monitoring report and the supporting documents are complete in accordance with the latestapplicable version of the information and reporting checklist for request for issuance of CERs, verifiable in accordance withCDM requirements (refer to Request for issuance information and reporting checklist)

VVS V1 Paragraph 225

PDD

Comments:

For each monitoring period, describe:

The implementation status of the project. For project activities that consist of more than one site, clearly describe the status of

implementation and starting date of operation for each site. For CDM project activities with phased implementation, the report shallindicate the progress of the registered project achieved in each phase under verification; If the phased implementation is delayed, theDOE shall describe the reasons and present the expected implementation dates

Issues (incl CLs/CARs):

3. Post registration changes

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Requirement Ref. ID

3.1. Are there any post registration to the project activity? It should be determined whether these changes require prior approval ornot.

VVS 248 and Appendix 1 of theproject standard

Issues (incl CLs/CARs)

3.2. If the post registration changes are solely of a type(s) listed in Appendix 1 of the project standard it should be discussed in thereport and submitted as part of the regular issuance process.

VVS paragraphs 249(a)


3.3. If the post registration changes are solely of a type(s) listed in Appendix 1 of the project standard it should be discussed in thereport and submitted as part of the regular issuance process.

VVS Paragraphs 249(a)


3.4. If the changes fall outside the guidelines in Appendix 1 of the project standard are separate then a separate approval should beobtained using the prior approval procedures. The internal forms for Deviation/RMP/RCPDD should be followed.

VVS Paragraph 249(b)-250


3.5.Are there Temporary deviations from registered monitoring plan or applied methodology? VVS Paragraph 251-256

PDD

Monitoring report


Comments: Discuss if there are Temporary deviations from registered monitoring plan or applied methodology andhow this isverified and accepted.

If project participants have temporarily not monitored parameters related to baseline GHG emissions or are unable to produce evidence

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Requirement Ref. ID

related to such monitoring, prior approval by the Board is not required if project participants report these parameters as zero

If project participants have temporarily not monitored parameters related to project GHG emissions or are unable to produce evidencerelated to such monitoring, prior approval by the Board is not required if project participants estimate these parameters assuming that thesource of the GHG emissions operated at maximum capacity for the full period of the missing data. In the case of project GHG emissionsrelated to the consumption of electricity, the estimate shall include an addition of 10% to account for transmission and distribution losses


3.6.Are there Corrections to project information? Do the corrections affect the project design? VVS Paragraph 257-259

PDD

Monitoring report

Comments: Discuss if there are any corrections andhow this is verified and accepted.

It should be noted that corrections such as typographical errors regarding location, names and number ofcomponents ect do not need prior approval by the board Para 1 Appendix 1 CDM Project Standard Version 1


3.7. Are there Permanent changes from registered monitoring plan or applied methodology? VVS Paragraph 262-268

PDD

Monitoring report

Comments: Discuss if there are any Permanent changes from registered monitoring plan or applied methodology andhow this isverified and accepted

Please note that it is important to clearly state HOW a specific issue was verified i.e. permanent change in the accuracy level

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Requirement Ref. ID

in the monitoring equipment.

If the monitoring equipment actually installed has a lower accuracy level than the one stipulated in the applied methodology and/or in theregistered monitoring plan, and the monitoring equipment is under the control of the project participants, prior approval by the Board is notrequired if project participants adjust the value measured with the equipment as follows:

(a) If the parameter is used for calculating baseline GHG emissions, the difference between the accuracy level of the installedmonitoring equipment and the accuracy prescribed by the applied methodology and/or the registered monitoring plan isdeducted from the measured value;

(b) If the parameter is used for calculating project GHG emissions, the difference between the accuracy level of the installedmonitoring equipment and the accuracy prescribed by the applied methodology and/or the registered monitoring plan is added to themeasured value.

Changes to the monitoring of the registered CDM project activity of a type listed below do not require prior approval by the Board:

(a) Change of calibration frequency or practice for monitoring equipment not within the control of project participants;

(b) Change of accuracy/type/model of meter(s) as per a power purchase agreement (PPA); or

(c) Change of location of meter(s) as per a power purchase agreement (PPA).


3.8.Are there Changes to project design of registered project activity VVS Paragraph 269-282

PDD

Monitoring report

Comments: Discuss if there are any Changes to project design of registered project activity andhow this is verified and excepted

Please note that it is important to clearly state HOW a specific issue was verified.

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Requirement Ref. ID

Proposed or actual changes to the project design of a registered CDM project activity that do not adversely impact any of the following donot require prior approval by the Board:

(a) The applicability and application of the applied methodology under which the project activity has been registered;

(b) The additionality of the project activity;

(c) The scale of the project activity


3.9. Are there Changes to start date of crediting period VVS Paragraph 260-261

PDD

Monitoring report

Comments: Discuss if there are any Changes to start date of crediting period


4. Outstanding Issues from Previous Validation/Verification

4.1. Are there any issues from the previous validation/verification? VVS Paragraph 224

PDD

Validation report

Verification report for previousMPs(if any)

Comments: Discuss if there are any issues from the previous verification (e.g. suggested improvements to the monitoring plan) and ifthey have been implemented. You should also look into any FARs raised in Validation.

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Requirement Ref. ID


4.2. At the last verification were any requests for reviews or full reviews raised?Verification report for previous

MPs(if any)Comments:If yes, what were the issues and how have those issues been taken care of in this request? Please check if the last issuancewas conditional (extra conditions attached to issuance by the UNFCCC teams during request for review/corrections stage).


5. Conformance with Monitoring Methodology

5.1. Is the monitoring report consistent with the version of the methodology (and applicable tools) the projects was registeredagainst?

VVS Paragraph 229;

PDD;

Applied methodology.

Comments:

All parameters stated in the monitoring plan and related Board decisions (i.e regarding ACM0001, CDM EB requires DOEs to checkthe value of w based on the past one year period duirng verification). This includes parameters regarding :

i. Project emissions

ii. Baseline emissions

iii. Leakage

iv. Management and operational responsibilities

For any deviations spotted during periodic verifications, or a proposed revision of monitoring plan, the impact of deviation/revision ofmonitoring plan on the data reported and verified earlier (previous periodic verifications) should be assessed

Changes in methodologies do not affect registered projects. The monitoring report should therefore be consistent with the version of themethodology the project is registered against. If a newer version of the methodology is used for accuracy/conservativeness, this shouldbe discussed and it should be assessed if this change can be considered as an improvement in terms of accuracy and conservativeness.

A clarification should be sought from the CDM EB before requesting issuance.


5.2.Are there any differences between the methodology and the monitoring plan in the registered PDD? VVS Paragraph 229;

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Requirement Ref. ID

PDD;

Applied methodology.

Comments:

For each parameter listed in the methodology, please clearly report in the checklist/verification report itself what the requirement in themethodology is and what is in the PDD and reach a clear conclusion on whether the monitoring of the parameter in the PDD is incompliance with the methodology. Please copy the table for each parameter and reach a conclusion for each parameter.

Compliance of monitoring with the calibration frequency requirements for the measuring instruments should be documented and reportedin accordance with VVM para 237-241

Requirement in the applicablemethodology and relevant EB

documents

Requirement in theregistered monitoring

plan

Conclusion on the compliance of themonitoring plan in the PDD with the

methodology

Data/Parameter Monitoring Equipment

Description Measured/Calculated/Default

Source of data Monitoring equipment


Calculation method (if applicable)

QA/QC procedures

VVM para 237- 241

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6. Conformance with the registered monitoring plan

6.1. Is the monitoring implemented in compliance with the monitoring plan? VVS Paragraph 230;

PDD;

Applied methodology;

Monitoring report

Comments: Verify how the monitoring of reduction of GHG emissions to result from the project activity has been implemented inaccordance with monitoring plan in the registered PDD or revised monitoring plan. Identify any concerns related to the conformity ofthe actual project activity and its operation with the registered PDD.

If the monitoring plan is not in accordance with the monitoring methodology applied to project activity a request for deviation prior tosubmitting request for issuance and revision of the monitoring plan shall be submitted prior to providing verification conclusion

For any deviations spotted during periodic verifications, or a proposed revision of monitoring plan, the impact of deviation/revision ofmonitoring plan on the data verified earlier (previous periodic verifications) should be assessed

For each parameter listed in the methodology, please clearly report in the checklist/verification report itself what the requirement in themethodology is and what is in the PDD and reach a clear conclusion on whether the monitoring of the parameter in the PDD is incompliance with the methodology. Please copy the table for each parameter and reach a conclusion for each parameter.

Requirement in theregistered monitoring

plan

Implementationof the project

Conclusion on the compliance ofthe implementation with the

monitoring plan

Data/Parameter Description Measured/Calculated /Default Source of data

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Measuring/Reading/

Recording frequency

Calculation method (if applicable)

QA/QC procedures


7. Verification of implementation of sampling plan

7.1. Has sampling plan been implemented by the project? Monitoring report template;

PDD;


Monitoring report

Comments:

If sampling plan has been implemented by the project, verify how the sampling plan is in compliance with relevant EB guidance.


8. Accuracy of equipment

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8.1. The accuracy of the equipment used and calibration is in accordance with the monitoring plan and is also in accordance withthe guidance from the CDM Executive Board ?

For all monitoring equipments involved, please list information in the below format:


Monitoring parameter

S/N

Type

Level

Calibration frequency requirement

Calibration date

Validity

Are there delays in calibration?

Calibration Entity

Accreditation Certificate for thecalibration entityIssuing authorityRelevant

VVS Paragraph 234-237;

PDD;


Monitoring report

Comments: Verifiy that the monitoring equipments used have the specification stated in the PDD and are calibrated appropriately.


8.2. Has it been identified that the calibration has been delayed or the calibration has been implemented after this monitor ingperiod?

VVS Paragraph 238;

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Monitoring report

Comments: Verification may be concluded provided the following conservative approach is adopted in the calculation of emission

reductions,

(a) Applying the maximum permissible error2 of the instrument to the measured values , if the results of the delayed calibrationdo not show any errors in the measuring equipment, or if the error is smaller than the maximum permissible error; or

(b) Applying the error identified in the delayed calibration test, if the error is beyond the maximum permissible error of themeasuring equipment.

The error shall be applied in a conservative manner such that the adjusted measured values shall result in lower baseline emissions andhigher project emissions / leakage. Ref. paragraph 238 VVS


9. For monitoring aspects not specified in the methodology, particularly in case of small scale methodologies(e.g additional

monitoring parameters, monitoring frequency and calibration frequency, are there any issues which may enhance thelevel of accuracy and completeness of the monitoring plan

Clarifications, revisions of methodologies should be referred to in addition to the other sources available on site

Para 231 VVS Version 02.0


10. Management and operational System and Quality Assurance

10.1. What management and operational system and quality assurance procedures are specified in the PDD? VVS Paragraph 234;

PDD;


Monitoring report

Comments: describe what management and operational system and quality assurance procedures are specified in the PDD


10.2. Has the management and operational system and quality assurance been implemented as per the monitoring plan? VVS Paragraph 234;

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PDD;


Monitoring report

Comments:

Verify how the management and operational system and quality assurance procedures have been implemented as per the PDD.


11. Compliance with the Registered PDD/Information about the project on the UNFCCC website

11.1. Is the information below reported in the MR consistent with that in the UNFCCC website of the project?

Title of the project activity

Reference number of the project activity

Registration date of the project activity

Project participant(s)

Host Party(ies)

Sectoral scope(s) and appliedmethodology(ies)

Annual Estimated amount of GHG emissionreductions or net anthropogenic GHGremovals by sinks for the project in theregistered PDD

Project UNFCCC website;

PDD;Monitoring report

Comments: describe the information above in the checklist and check it against the UNFCCC website and the MR, PDD, etc to makesure information reported in MR is correct.


12. Project Boundary

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12.1. Is the project boundary consistent with the registered PDD?

VVS paragraph 82

PDD;

Monitoring report

Comments: Look around at the site. Check whether the project boundaries are still in compliance with the ones indicated by the PDD?


13. Additional Sources & Proposed Changes

13.1. Are there any additional sources which are attributable to the project?VVS paragraph 87

PDD;

Monitoring report

Comments: Look around the site. Check whether there are any other sources of GHG emission attributable to the project which are notmentioned / covered in the monitoring plan. Check if these sources would need to be included according to the monitoring methodology

Also check with the project participants whether and changes are proposed, and what are the schedules of notification & ex-anteapprovals from UNFCCC


13.2. Are there any observed or planned changes to the CDM Project activity?VVS paragraph 212

PDD;

Monitoring report

Comments: Look around the site. Check whether there are any other sources of GHG emission attributable to the project which are not

mentioned / covered in the monitoring plan. Check if these sources would need to be included according to the monitoring methodology

Also check with the project participants whether and changes are proposed, and what are the schedules of notification & ex-anteapprovals from UNFCCC


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1.1 Project Emission Parameters : Parameter XX

What to CheckHow to Check it and Sampling

PlanFindings and Samples Taken Ref. ID Issues (incl CLs/CARs)

Changes Compared toPrevious Verification

Compare the situation onsite with the situation fromthe previous verification orthe SR&RA. Check metersare still the same (serialnumbers) and no changesin the system that might

effect performance ofmonitoring equipment (e.g.changes in pipes for flowmeters).

Completeness of data Verify a complete set of data forthe specified monitoring periodis available. If only partial dataare available because activitylevels or non-activityparameters have not beenmonitored in accordance withthe registered monitoring plan,you shall opt to either make the

most conservative assumptiontheoretically possible infinalizing the verification report,or raise a request for deviationprior to submitting request forissuance if appropriate.

Document whether data were

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not available because activitylevels or non-activityparameters were not monitoredin accordance with theregistered monitoring plan.Describe how you verified this isthe most conservative estimate.

Photographic evidence

a) Unique serial number

b) Assessment Teamonsite

Take photographs of all metersand monitoring & measuringdevices, clearing showing serial

numbers. Each picture shouldhave a unique referencenumber for referencing in allproject documentation.

The assessor should be presentin the photos as part of theverification.

Data Collection Inspection of calibration andmaintenance records for keyequipment

Discussions with process

engineers who have detailedknowledge of process un-certainty/error bands. Confirmthe operational and datacollection procedures areimplemented in accordance withthe monitoring plan in the PDD.

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Critically assess themovement/handling of data(information flow) for generating,aggregating and reporting themonitoring parameters.

Data Management Spreadsheet walk through tocheck links and equations

Check that QA / QC proceduresand internal checks have beenimplemented.

Check monitoring staff is trained

and understand what they aredoing. Verify the QA/QCprocedures are in place toprevent or identify and correctany errors or omissions in thereported monitoring plan.

Corroborate Data Sample cross checking ofdata especialy in case ofmanual transfers

Check all reported numbersagainst all parametersincluding but not limited to

records, laboratory analysis,purchase records,inventories and log booksand ensure the numbers arecorrect.

Review variations in data andseek explanation (short term

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and long term variations).

Recalculation calculation ofbaseline emissions, proposedproject activity and leakagehave been carried out inaccordance with the formulaeand methods described in themonitoring plan and appliedmethodology. Any assumptionshave been justified andappropriate emission factorshave been used.

For each parameter verify the information flow (from data generation, aggregation, to recording, calculation and reporting) for theseparameters including the values in the monitoring reports

Period Reported Value Verified ValueIf Different, Summary of Issues That

Caused the DifferenceDescribe How Issue was Solved

If data is collected over fixedperiods (for example permonth) provide the values foreach period plus the totalover the full monitoringperiod, add rows as required

1.2 Parameter: Baseline Emission Parameters: Parameter YY




Compare the situation onsite with the situation from

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the previous verification orthe SR&RA. Check metersare still the same (serialnumbers) and no changesin the system that mighteffect performance ofmonitoring equipment (e.g.changes in pipes for flowmeters).

Completeness of data Verify a complete set of data for

the specified monitoring periodis available. If only partial dataare available because activitylevels or non-activityparameters have not beenmonitored in accordance withthe registered monitoring plan,you shall opt to either make themost conservative assumptiontheoretically possible infinalizing the verification report,or raise a request for deviationprior to submitting request for

issuance if appropriate.

Document whether data werenot available because activitylevels or non-activityparameters were not monitoredin accordance with theregistered monitoring plan.

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Describe how you verified this isthe most conservative estimate.

Data Collection Inspection of calibration andmaintenance records for keyequipment

Discussions with processengineers who have detailedknowledge of process un-certainty/error bands. Confirm

the operational and datacollection procedures areimplemented in accordance withthe monitoring plan in the PDD.

Critically assessor themovement/handling of data(information flow) for generating,aggregating and reporting themonitoring parameters.



Check monitoring staff is trainedand understand what they aredoing. Verify the QA/QCprocedures are in place toprevent or identify and correct

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any errors or omissions in thereported monitoring plan.

Corroborate Data Sample cross checking ofdata especialy in case ofmanual transfers

Check all reported numbersagainst all parametersincluding but not limited torecords, laboratory analysis,purchase records,inventories and log booksand ensure the numbers arecorrect.

Review variations in data andseek explanation (short termand long term variations).


For each parameter verify the information flow (from data generation, aggregation, to recording, calculation and reporting) for these

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parameters including the values in the monitoring reports

1.3 Parameter: Leakage Parameter: Parameter YY




Compare the situation onsite with the situation fromthe previous verification orthe SR&RA. Check meters

are still the same (serialnumbers) and no changesin the system that mighteffect performance ofmonitoring equipment (e.g.changes in pipes for flowmeters).

Completeness of data Verify a complete set of data forthe specified monitoring periodis available. If only partial dataare available because activitylevels or non-activityparameters have not been

monitored in accordance withthe registered monitoring plan,you shall opt to either make themost conservative assumptiontheoretically possible infinalizing the verification report,or raise a request for deviation

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prior to submitting request forissuance if appropriate.

Document whether data werenot available because activitylevels or non-activityparameters were not monitoredin accordance with theregistered monitoring plan.Describe how you verified this isthe most conservative estimate.

Photographic evidence

a) Unique serial number

b) Assessment Teamonsite

Take photographs of all metersand monitoring & measuringdevices, clearing showing serialnumbers. Each picture shouldhave a unique referencenumber for referencing in allproject documentation.

The assessor should be presentin the photos as part of theverification.

Data Collection Inspection of calibration and

maintenance records for keyequipment

Discussions with processengineers who have detailedknowledge of process un-certainty/error bands. Confirmthe operational and data

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collection procedures areimplemented in accordance withthe monitoring plan in the PDD.

Critically assessor themovement/handling of data forgenerating, aggregating andreporting the monitoringparameters.



Check monitoring staff is trainedand understand what they aredoing. Verify the QA/QCprocedures are in place toprevent or identify and correctany errors or omissions in thereported monitoring plan.

Corroborate Data Sample cross checking of

data especialy in case ofmanual transfers

Check all reported numbersagainst all parametersincluding but not limited torecords, laboratory analysis,purchase records,

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inventories and log booksand ensure the numbers arecorrect.

Review variations in data andseek explanation (short termand long term variations).


For each parameter verify the information flow (from data generation, aggregation, to recording, calculation and reporting) for theseparameters including the values in the monitoring reports

Period Reported Value Verified Value

If Different, Summary of Issues That

Caused the Difference Describe How Issue was SolvedIf data is collected over fixedperiods (for example permonth) provide the values foreach period plus the totalover the full monitoringperiod, add rows as required

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Section 4: External Data Used

1.1 Parameter (Emission Factors, IPCC Default Values and other Reference Values)



Data Collection Compare the acess andavailbility of externakl dataused compared to thesituation from the previousverification or the SR&RA.Ensure external data is stillaccessible

Corroborate Data Sample cross checking of

data used against theorginal source

Check calculations if applicable



If data is collected over fixedperiods (for example permonth) provide the values foreach period plus the totalover the full monitoringperiod

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Section 5: CER Calculations

What to CheckHow to Check it and

Sampling Plan

Calculated values Values projected in

the registered PDD

Findings Ref. ID Issues (incl

CLs/CARs)Calculations ofbaseline emissions

Check that thecalculations (incl.excel files) havebeen carried outin accordancewith theformaulaedescribed in themonitoring planand the appliedmethodology

Calculations of

Leakage

Check that the

calculations (incl.excel files) havebeen carried outin accordancewith theformaulaedescribed in themonitoring planand the appliedmethodology

CDM ProjectActivity Emissions

Check that thecalculations (incl.

execl files) havebeen carried outin accordancewith theformaulaedescribed in themonitoring planand the applied

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What to CheckHow to Check it and

Sampling PlanCalculated values Values projected in

the registered PDDFindings Ref. ID Issues (incl

CLs/CARs)

methodology

CERs Based on the

verified valuesfor theparameters andthe calculationmethod from theregistered PDDcalculate thetotal emissionreductions



If data is collected over fixedperiods (for example permonth) provide the values foreach period plus the totalover the full monitoringperiod

Section 6: Risk Assessment

Parameter RiskAssessment (H, M,L)

Justification and Types ofErrors Expected

Significance

(H, M, L)

VerificationEffort (H, M, L)

General Data Sampling Strategy

SamplingBreadth (whatkind of samples)

Sampling Depth(how manysamples

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Section 7 Reference List

ID Document Description

/1/

/2/

/3/

/4/

/5/

/6/

/7/

/8/

/9/

/10/

/11/ Clean Development Mechanism Validation andVerification Standard version 02.0 dated 25/11/2011

/12/ MONITORING REPORT FORM (F-CDM-MR) version 02.0dated 13/03/2012

/13/ Clean Development Mechanism Project Standardversion 01.0 dated 25/11/2011

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TEAM COMPETENCE MATRIX

Statement for Competence of Validation Team:Put X where

applicable

Name Scope of Expertise

Validation Verification

Lead Assessor Assessor TraineeLeadAssessor

TraineeAssessor

TechnicalExpert

IndependentTechnicalReviewer

Name & Role: (Mention name)

TA-1.1

TA-1.2TA-13.1

TA-13.2

Name & Role:(Mention name)

TA-1.1

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TA-1.1

TA-1.2TA-13.1

TA-13.2

Documents

VVS CDM Verification Report URSVF27XX