The Coal Mine Methane Project Protocol provides guidance to quantify, monitor, and verify GHG emission reductions associated with destroying methane that would have otherwise been vented to the atmosphere from active underground coal and Category III gassy trona mines in the United States and its territories. This version of the protocol includes guidance for ventilation air methane projects and non-pipeline drainage projects. This protocol was adopted by the Reserve Board in October 2009.

• Coal Mine Methane Project Protocol Version 1.0 (October 7, 2009)
• Coal Mine Methane Project Protocol Summary

Protocol Revisions

The Coal Mine Methane Project Protocol is currently undergoing revision to include drainage projects that send coal mine methane to a pipeline. The next version of this protocol is expected to be completed in 2010.

Please click the following link for information on this process.

• Version 2.0

Protocol Development & Previous Versions

Use the links below to access information about the protocol development process of the Coal Mine Methane Project Protocol. Public comments, staff responses to public comments, workgroup participants, and other supporting documents can also be found here.

Click a version of the protocol below to access more information:

• Version 1.0 (October 7, 2009)

Please contact the Policy Team with questions or comments.