The Joint Committee adopted the decision on proposed methodologies, a proposed project, a third party entity and an interim special measure for the on-site assessment by TPEs by electronic means.

Approval of proposed methodologies
TH_AM011 “Installation of Energy-efficient Refrigerators Using Natural Refrigerant at Cold Storage”
TH_AM012 “Energy Saving by Installation of an Evaporator with Mechanical Vapor Recompression”
TH_AM013 “Energy Saving by Introduction of High Efficiency Screw Chiller for freezing and refrigeration”
TH_AM014 “Installation of an inverter-controlled separate type fridge showcase for convenience store(s)”
TH_AM015 “Introduction of High Efficiency Electrolyzer in Caustic Soda Production Plant”

Registration of a proposed JCM project
- TH008 “Introduction of Heat Recovery Heat Pumps to a Chicken Slaughtering Plant in Thailand”

Decision on interim special measure for on-site assessment by TPEs
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Joint Committee between Thailand and Japan (JC) decided to ease requirements on an on-site visit of the first verification by a third-party entity (TPE) as a temporary measure effective from 20 September until 31 December 2021.
If an on-site visit for the first verification assessment cannot be conducted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a TPE may use other appropriate auditing techniques for verification, as referred to in section 8.1.2. of the “Joint Crediting Mechanism Guidelines for Validation and Verification (version01.0) (VVG)”.
In the above regard, the JC decided to allow until 31 December 2021, to deviate from the requirements in para 84 of the VVG. Where the TPE relies on this temporary measure, it describes in the verification report the alternative means used and justifies that they are credible and sufficient for the purpose of verification and that the on-site visit cannot be conducted.

Designation of a TPE based on their new accreditation under ISO 14065
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