Validation/Registration
| Handing over the PDD to an DOE and validation | Validation stands for examination performed by an Designated Operational Entity (DOE) to verify whether a proposed project activity complies with the Kyoto Protocol requirements and criteria as well the detailed regulations. The applicant must deliver the PDD (incl. all necessary documents) to an DOE for validation. |
| Letter of Approval | The applicant has to show a written assurance from the host country (Letter of Approval), which represents a binding declaration of support for the CDM project by the host country. |
| Contract and approval of the project by the Federal Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management | Provided positive negotiations (particularly on the price per CER) the Programme Management prepares the contract between the Republic of Austria and the applicant and advises the Commission for the Austrian JI/CDM Programme and the Federal Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management of the project evaluation. The Federal Minister finally decides whether the project is approved by the Austrian side. |
| Possible advance payment to the applicant | After signing of the contract an advance payment of up to 30 percent of the contract value can be made. |
| Registration | Registration is the formal approval of the validated project by the Executive Board (EB). Projects officially are CDM projects only after their registration. |
