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 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. Please click the link below for more information and to participate in the revision 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 2.0 (August 2011)
• Version 1.0 (October 7, 2009)

Please contact the Policy Team with questions or comments.