Agricultural Manure Management Operations
This page contains the forms and instructions necessary for an Offset Project Sponsor (Project Sponsor) to apply for NYS CO2 Budget Trading Program (Program) offset allowances under the category of avoided methane emissions from agricultural manure management operations located in NYS. The eligibility and offset project standards can be found in the NYS regulations for the Program at 6 NYCRR Subpart 242-10 (leaves DEC website).
Before any forms can be completed, the Project Sponsor must establish a general account and obtain an offset project ID code through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) CO2 Allowance Tracking System (COATS) (leaves DEC website). The Project Sponsor identified in the Consistency Application must be the same as the Authorized Account Representative for the RGGI COATS general account. For information about establishing a RGGI COATS general account and offset project ID code, consult the RGGI COATS User's Guide link listed in the right column.
Consistency Application
To demonstrate that a project involving avoided methane emissions from agricultural manure management operations qualifies for an award of CO2 offset allowances, a Project Sponsor must submit to DEC an Offset Project Consistency Application, including the cover sheet and all forms and related attachments. Following these instructions (PDF) (Microsoft Word version) will ensure that the Consistency Application contains all necessary information and is submitted properly.
The Project Sponsor's inability to fully complete the Consistency Application forms pertaining to the accredited independent verifier information will not, in and of itself, disqualify such Project Sponsor from receiving an award of CO2 offset allowances, provided that the Consistency Application is submitted to DEC by the applicable deadline.
Key eligibility dates and application submittal requirements for offset projects are as follows:
- The Consistency Application must be submitted within six months after the project is commenced.
- For an offset project located in NYS, the Consistency Application must be filed with DEC.
- For an offset project located in more than one participating state, the Consistency Application must be filed in the participating state where the majority of the CO2-equivalent emissions reduction or carbon sequestration due to the offset project is expected to occur.
Consistency Application Submission Instructions
Submit one (1) complete hardcopy original Consistency Application as well as an electronic copy in the form of a CD to DEC at the location specified below. Submit hard copies of forms requiring signatures as originally-signed copies and scan such signed forms for electronic submission. Facsimiles of the Consistency Application are not acceptable under any circumstances.
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
RGGI
625 Broadway
Albany, New York 12233-3251
The Consistency Application has three parts, as described below. Each part comprises specified forms and required documentation. Enter information directly into the fields provided or submit information or documentation as an attachment. Include headers on all attachments indicating the form to which each is attached, the offset project name, and offset project ID code.
The Project Sponsor should save an electronic copy for its file to serve as a reference for any necessary remediation or updates.
Consistency Application Forms
The Consistency Application includes ten (10) forms divided into three parts, as follows.
Part 1 - General Information Forms
- Form CA-1.1E - Coversheet (PDF) (Microsoft Word version)
- Form CA-1.2E - General Information (PDF) (Microsoft Word version)
- Form CA-1.3E - Attestations (PDF) (Microsoft Word version)
- Form CA-1.4E - Project Sponsor Agreement (PDF) (Microsoft Word version)
- Form CA-1.5E - Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data Reporting (PDF) (Microsoft Word version)
Part 2 - Category-Specific Information and Documentation Forms
- Form CA-2.1E - Project Description (PDF) (Microsoft Word version)
- Form CA-2.2E - Demonstration of Eligibility (PDF) (Microsoft Word version)
- Form CA-2.3E - Monitoring and Verification Plan (PDF) (Microsoft Word version)
Part 3 - Independent Verification Form
- Form CA-3.1E - Independent Verifier Certification Statement and Report (PDF) (Microsoft Word version)
Monitoring and Verification Report
To demonstrate the achievement of CO2-equivalent emissions reductions in the from of avoided methane emissions from an agricultural manure management operations offset project that has received a consistency determination from DEC, a Project Sponsor must submit an Offset Program Monitoring and Verification Report (M&V Report), consisting of the cover sheet and all forms and related attachments, to DEC in accordance with these instructions. Following these instructions (PDF) (Microsoft Word Version) will ensure that the M&V Report contains all necessary information.
The Project Sponsor's inability to fully complete the M&V Report forms pertaining to the accredited independent verifier information will not, in and of itself, disqualify such Project Sponsor from receiving an award of CO2 offset allowances, provided that the M&V Report is submitted to DEC by the applicable deadline.
Monitoring and Verification Report Submission Instructions
Submit one (1) complete paper hardcopy original and one (1) electronic copy of the M&V Report in the form of a CD to DEC at the location specified below. Submit hard copies of forms requiring signatures as originally-signed copies and scan such signed forms for electronic submission. Facsimiles of the M&V Report are not acceptable under any circumstances.
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
RGGI
625 Broadway
Albany, New York 12233-3251
The M&V Report includes three parts, as described below. Each part comprises specified forms and required documentation. Enter information directly into the fields provided or submit information or documentation as an attachment, as instructed. Include headers on all attachments indicating the form to which each is attached, the offset project name, and offset project ID code.
The Project Sponsor should save an electronic copy for its file to serve as a reference for any necessary remediation or updates.
Monitoring and Verification Report Forms
The M&V Report consists of eight (8) forms divided into three parts.
Part 1 - General Information Forms
- Form MV-1.1E - Coversheet (PDF) (Microsoft Word Version)
- Form MV-1.2E - General Information (PDF) (Microsoft Word Version)
- Form MV-1.3E - Attestations (PDF) (Microsoft Word Version)
- Form MV-1.4E - Project Sponsor Statement (PDF) (Microsoft Word Version)
- Form MV-1.5E - Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data Reporting (PDF) (Microsoft Word Version)
Part 2 - Category-Specific Information and Documentation Forms
- Form MV-2.1E - Demonstration of Compliance with M&V Plan (PDF) (Microsoft Word Version)
- Form MV-2.2E - Determination of Emissions Reduction (PDF) (Microsoft Word Version)
Part 3 - Independent Verification Form
- Form MV-3.1E - Independent Verifier Certification Statement and Report (PDF) (Microsoft Word Version)
