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Compliance Offset Protocol Mine Methane Capture (MMC) Projects
Introduction
The Compliance Offset Protocol Mine Methane
Capture (MMC) Projects was adopted by the Board in April 2014 and became effective on July 1, 2014.
The
MMC protocol provides methods to quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emission
reductions associated with the capture and destruction of methane (CH4)
that would otherwise be vented into the atmosphere as a result of
mining operations at active underground and surface coal and trona
mines and abandoned underground coal mines. The protocol focuses
on quantifying the change in methane emissions, but also accounts for
effects on carbon dioxide emissions.
Offset Project Operators or Authorized Project
Designees that install methane capture and destruction technologies
must use the methods contained in this protocol to quantify and report
GHGs. The protocol provides eligibility rules, methods to
quantify GHG reductions, offset project-monitoring instructions, and
procedures for preparing Offset Project Data Reports.
Additionally, all offset projects must submit to annual, independent
verification by ARB-accredited verification bodies. Regulatory
requirements for verification of Offset Project Data Reports are
provided in the Cap and Trade Regulation.
ARB Compliance Offset Protocol—Mine Methane Capture Projects (Adopted 04/25/2014)
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