Procedure for Letter of Approval for CDM

Procedure for Letter of Approval for CDM by the DNA

STEP 1

• Submit the Project Idea Note (PIN) providing the following info (template found on UNFCCC website):

✓Project Participants

✓Project description, type, size, location,

✓Avoided/reduced GHG emissions

✓Expected environmental and socio-economic benefits

✓Risks

✓Other relevant information

• Site visit, Analysis and Evaluation of the Project:

✓The DNA visits the project site to verify it’s existence

✓Review of the Project Documentation to make sure it fulfills the CDM requirements – reduction of GHG emissions and ensure Sustainable Development in Nigeria

✓Observations, Clarifications, Corrections,  etc made if need be.

STEP 2

A. Submit the following documents to the DNA

• Project Design Document

o First CPA Design Document (CPA-DD for PoAs)

o Revised PIN

o Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

B. Analysis and Evaluation of the project file:

o Review the project documentation to make sure the project fulfills the CDM requirements – reduction in GHG emissions and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

o If there is need for clarification, it is directed to the project proponent

C. Issuance of letter of Approval (LoA):

o Final Letter of Approval (LoA) is issued by the DNA

o It is directed to whom it may concern