The Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023
This section gives the regulations their short title and says they must be read together with the principal carbon trading regulations.
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This section gives the regulations their short title and says they must be read together with the principal carbon trading regulations. The principal Regulations’ title is changed by adding the word “Mechanisms” after “Trading”. This provision amends regulation 2 by replacing the word “project” with “mechanisms” in the specified place. This section amends the principal Regulations and updates several definitions, including Carbon Credit, Carbon transfer trading, Committee, Convention, Gross Revenue, Mechanisms, property, REDD+ project, National Carbon Registry, Registrar, and sale. This provision amends regulation 5 of the principal Regulations, including wording changes and a replacement of subregulation (2).
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These Regulations may be cited as
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives the regulations their short title and says they must be read together with the principal carbon trading regulations.
1. These Regulations may be cited as Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 and shall be read as one with the Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) Regulations, 2022 herein after referred to as the “principal Regulations”. Amendmen t of Title - 2 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended in the title
AI-assisted research summary: The principal Regulations’ title is changed by adding the word “Mechanisms” after “Trading”.
2. The principal Regulations are amended in the title by adding the word “Mechanisms” immediately after the word “Trading”. Amendmen t of Regulation 2 Amendmen t of Regulation 3 - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends regulation 2 by replacing the word “project” with “mechanisms” in the specified place.
3. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 2 by deleting the word “project” appearing between the word “trading” and “in”, and substituting it with the word “mechanisms”. - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Regulations and updates several definitions, including Carbon Credit, Carbon transfer trading, Committee, Convention, Gross Revenue, Mechanisms, property, REDD+ project, National Carbon Registry, Registrar, and sale.
4. regulation 3 by- The principal Regulations are amended in (a) deleting the words “for sale in the carbon trading project” appearing at the end of the definition of the word” Carbon Credit” and substituting it with the words “or removed which has been verified in compliance with an International Carbon Trading Standard, also referred to as certified or verified emission reductions”. (b) adding- (i) in the definition of the word “Carbon transfer” trading” immediately after the word “selling”; and the words “or Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) (ii) new definitions in their appropriate alphabetical order as follows- ““Committee” means the National Carbon Project Assessment Committee Technical established under regulation 11(1); “Convention” means the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; “Gross Revenue” means revenue generated from sales of carbon credits without deducting any expenses or losses; of allow “Mechanisms” means market or non- to pursue market approach climate implementation higher that actions ambition in mitigation and adaptation, promote sustainable development and environmental integrity as recognized under the Convention, Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement; “property” means an object owned by a person and aimed to be used in carbon to generate carbon credit; “REDD+ project” means the project implemented in the context of from reducing deforestation forest degradation, plus the role of sustainable conservation, management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries; emission and trading projects “National Carbon Registry” means a repository which contains data element to the acquisition or trading transfer of to mechanisms that conform carbon 2 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) Amendmen t of Regulation 5 national standards; and international “Registrar” means a person responsible to keep and maintain National Carbon Registry; and “sale” means an exchange or transfer of for carbon credits or units money terms.” - 5 Verify source ↗
Section 5
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends regulation 5 of the principal Regulations, including wording changes and a replacement of subregulation (2).
5. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 5 by deleting- (a) in subregulation (1), the words- (i) “is to” appearing between the words and “provide” and “Regulations” substituting it with the words “shall be”; (ii) “projects” appearing between the words “trading” and “.”and substituting with the word mechanisms: and (b) subregulation (2) and substituting it with the following: “(2) In the promotion of achievement of the objective referred under sub regulation (1), these Regulations shall- (a) provide framework for legal for development necessary by sustainable environmental enhancing conservation country’s contribution towards global efforts on greenhouse gases emissions reduction; and ensuring (b) mobilize climate financing from local and international sources to support reduction of greenhouse gases emissions and foster green investment; and (c) facilitate capacity building for mitigating and adapting to climate change." Amendmen - 6 Verify source ↗
Section 6
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends Regulation 6 and gives the Minister power to issue a Letter of Authorization for implementing a carbon trading mechanism that meets the required conditions.
6. The principal Regulations are amended in 3 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) t of Regulation 6 regulation 6 by- (a) adding in “mechanisms” “trading”. subregulation immediately (1) after the word the word (b) deleting sub regulation (3) and substituting it with the following- “(3) Subject to sub regulation (1) and (2), the Minister shall have a mandate to issue Letter of Authorization for implementation of a carbon trading mechanisms that meets the necessary requirements.” - 7 Verify source ↗
Section 7
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends Regulation 9 and requires the Designated National Authority or National Point to establish the National Carbon Registry.
7. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 9- (a) in subregulation (1) by- (i) deleting- Amendmen t of Regulation 9 (aa) paragraph (e); (bb) in paragraph (i) the letter “e” appearing in the word “reporte”; (ii) adding new paragraph “n” immediately after paragraph (m) as follows- “(n) coordinate and conduct public awareness on carbon trading mechanisms” (iii) renaming paragraph (f) to (n) as paragraph (e) to (m) accordingly; and (b) by adding new subregulation (3) immediately after sub regulation (2) as follows- “(3) Notwithstanding the provision this regulation, the Designated National Authority or National Point shall establish the National Carbon Registry”. Amendmen t of Regulation 11 - 8 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended by deleting
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Regulations by deleting regulation 11 and replacing it with new text for the National Carbon Project assessment committee.
8. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting regulation 11 and substituting with the following: “National Carbon Project assessment committee The - 11 Verify source ↗
(1)
AI-assisted research summary: The Ministry Responsible for Environment must establish a National Carbon Project Assessment Technical Committee.
11.-(1) Ministry Responsible for Environment shall establish a National Carbon Project Assessment Technical Committee. (2) The National Carbon Technical Assessment Project 4 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) Committee members Schedule. shall consist of in the the First specified (3) The Committee shall be advisory body the Designated to National Authority or National Focal Point. (4) Without prejudice to the sub regulation (1) and (2), members of the Committee shall serve for a period of three years and may be eligible for re-appointment for another term of 3 years. (5) The committee may co-opt technical as to provide committee, the any person expertise to appropriate. (6) The Director shall be the chairperson of the Committee. shall (7) The Committee regulate its own procedure in the its relation business”. transaction of the to Amendmen t of Regulation 14
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Section 9
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends Regulation 14 to add duties about carbon trading mechanisms and reporting.
9. regulation 14 by- The principal Regulations are amended in (a) deleting the word “and” appearing at the end of paragraph (b); and (b) adding new paragraphs paragraph(c) as follows- immediately after “(d) identify and map potential areas for carbon trading mechanisms; and”. (e) monitor and evaluate carbon trading mechanisms and submit the report to the Designated National Authority or National Focal Point”. Amendmen t of Regulation 15 - 10 Verify source ↗
Section 10
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends regulation 15 by inserting the words “Regional Administration and” before “local”.
10. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 15 by adding the words “Regional Administration and” between the words “for” and “local”. Amendmen - 11 Verify source ↗
Section 11
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends Regulation 17 and refers to an amendment of Regulation 18.
11. The principal Regulations are amended in 5 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) t of Regulation 17 regulation 17 by- (a) adding the words “in their areas of jurisdiction” immediately after the word “functions”; and (b) deleting- (i) in paragraph (a) the words “at their areas of jurisdiction,” appearing between the words “projects” and “in”; (ii) in paragraph (d), (e) and (f) the words “in their areas of jurisdiction” wherever they appear; (iii) in paragraph (i) the words “in the areas of their jurisdiction”; and (iv) in paragraph (b) the words “at the council level”. Amendmen t of Regulation 18 - 12 Verify source ↗
Section 12
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends regulation 18 and says authorities may enter into a memorandum or arrangement for carbon trading purposes.
12. regulation 18 by- The principal Regulation are amended in (a) designating the contents of regulation 18 as sub regulation (1); and (b) adding new sub regulation (2) immediately after sub regulation (1) as follow- authorities may “(2) Without prejudice paragraph (c), into managing Memorandum or arrangement as appropriate for the purpose of securing the intention to engage in carbon trading project.” enter Understanding of Amendmen t of Regulation 19 - 13 Verify source ↗
Section 13
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends regulation 19(1) by replacing item 41 with item 42 in paragraph (g).
13. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation19(1) by deleting item “41” appearing in paragraph (g) and substituting with item “42”. Amendmen t of Regulation 24 - 14 Verify source ↗
Section 14
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends regulation 24 and adds rules on describing benefit-sharing by percentage and on authorizing transfers of carbon credits or units in certain cross-border counting situations.
14. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 24- (a) in subregulation (1) by- (i) adding- (aa) a new paragraph (g) immediately after paragraph (f) as follows- “(g) description on benefit sharing distribution by percentage;” and (ii) renumbering paragraph (g), (h), (i), (j) and 6 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) (k) as paragraph (h), (i), (j); (k) and (l); and (b) by adding new sub regulations immediately after sub regulation (2) as follows- “(3) Where the Proponent indicate the intention to use the Carbon credit generated in whole or part to be counted in Nationally Determined Contribution of another country or elsewhere, shall request for authorization of transfer of credits or units from the Designated National Authority or National Focal Point in accordance with the guidelines or framework developed in line with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. (4) Without prejudice to subregulation (3), authorization shall be in accordance with the prescribed methodology, procedure and standards agreed by the Conference of the Parties Serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement. (5) Notwithstanding subregulation (3), the Designated National Authority or National Focal Point after scrutiny on the information provided, shall issue Letter of Authorization by the Designated National Authority or National Focal Point upon request as prescribed in the Second Schedule. (6) Notwithstanding the provisions of the cooperate subregulations (4) and (5), in shall be approach between parties accordance with the guidelines or framework developed in line with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.” - 15 Verify source ↗
Section 15
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends regulation 26 by replacing several references from “registration” to “approval” and changing schedule references.
15. regulation 26 by- The principal Regulations are amended in (a) deleting- (i) (a) in paragraph the words “First” appearing between the words “the” and “Schedule” and substituting with the word “Third ”; (ii) in paragraph (b) the word- (aa) “registration” and substituting it 7 Amendmen t of Regulation 26 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) Amendmen t of Regulation 27 with the word “approval”; (bb) “Second” appearing between the word “the” and “Schedule” and the word substituting with “Fifth”; (iii) in paragraph (c) the words “registration of the” appearing between the words “the” and “projects” and substituting with the words “approval of the”. (b) adding in paragraph (d) the words “issue letter of approval as prescribed in the Fourth Schedule to” between the word “shall” and “direct”. - 16 Verify source ↗
Section 16
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends regulation 27 of the principal Regulations by changing some wording and adding extra matters to be considered.
16. regulation 27 by-” The principal Regulations are amended in sub (a) deleting- (i) in the word “registration” appearing between the word “of” and “of” and substituting it with the word “receipt of notification of approval”; regulation (1) (ii) in sub regulation (3)(a) the word “Second” appearing between the words “the” and “Schedule” and substituting with the word “Fifth”; and (iii) in sub regulation (4)(a) the word “third” appearing between the word “the” and “Schedule” and substituting with the word “Sixth”; (b) adding- (i) in sub regulation (2)- (aa) in paragraph (c) the words “and its alignment with national policies, plans and strategies” immediately after the word “description”; (bb) a new paragraph (k) immediately after paragraph (j) as follows- “(k) contribution of the project to the Tanzania Nationally Determined Contribution;” and (ii) in sub regulation (3)(b) the words “or letter of consent” immediately after the word 8 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) “minutes”. Amendmen t of Regulation 28 - 17 Verify source ↗
Section 17
AI-assisted research summary: The Designated National Authority or National focal point must issue a Letter of Endorsement within 30 days after receiving a project document, once satisfied the document meets the requirements.
17. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 28 by deleting- (a) sub regulation (9) and substituting it with the following- “(9) The Designated National Authority or National focal point shall issue Letter of Endorsement within thirty days from the date of receipt of project Document after being satisfied that, the project document has met the requirements.” (b) in sub sub regulation (10) the word “Seventh” appearing between the word “the” and “Schedule” and substituting with the word “Seventh”. Amendmen t of Regulation 29 - 18 Verify source ↗
Section 18
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends regulation 29 by adding a new subregulation about cooperation agreements for carbon trading projects.
18. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 29 by adding new sub regulation immediately after sub regulation (2) as follows- “(3) Without prejudice to sub regulation (1) and (2), cooperation agreement on carbon trading projects shall be entered in accordance with the participating countries.” laws and procedures of the Amendmen t of Regulation 32 - 19 Verify source ↗
Section 19
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends regulation 32 by deleting the letter “d” from the word “dcompliance.”
19. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 32 by deleting the letter “d” appearing in the word “dcompliance”. Amendmen t of Regulation 34 - 20 Verify source ↗
Section 20
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the carbon trading regulations, including how certain revenue shares are allocated and paid.
20. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 34- (a) in sub regulation (3) by- (i) deleting- (aa) the word “land” appearing between the words “for “and “based” and the word substituting with “REDD+”; (bb) in paragraph (a) the word “accrued” appearing between the word “revenues” and “from”; (cc) in paragraph (b)- (aaa) the word “council” 9 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) wherever it appears and substituting with the words “Local Government Authorities”; (bbb) the word “ten” appearing between word “council” and “percent” and substituting with the word “eight”; and the (dd) in paragraph (d)- (aaa) the words “where as” appearing between the words “level” and “six”; and (bbb) “council” the word appearing between “government” and “for” and substitute it with the word “authorities”; (ee) in paragraph (e)- (aaa) the words “pay nine” the appearing between word “shall” and “to” and substituting with the thirty-one words “retain percent and pay eight”; and (bbb) the word “Second” the and and the “the” appearing between words “Schedule” Substituting with word “Fifth”; (ff) paragraph (f) and substituting with the following- “(f) the Designated National Authority or National Focal Point shall pay three percent of the eight percent to the National Environmental Trust Fund for fostering the conservation environmental 10 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) including clean cooking energy and technologies.” (ii) adding new paragraph (c) immediately after paragraph (b) as follows- and “(c) subject to paragraph (b), two percent out of sixty-one percent shall be given to the Ministry Regional responsible for Administration Local Government out of which one percent shall be given to the Ministry responsible for Regional Administration Local Government and One Percent shall be given to the Regional Secretariat facilitate to coordination of carbon trading other mechanisms environmental conservation initiatives;”. and and (iii) renumbering paragraph (c), (d), (e) and (f) as paragraph (d), (e ), (f) and (g) accordingly. (b) by deleting sub regulation (4) and substituting with the following- “(4) without prejudice to paragraph (a) and (e) of sub regulation (3), in respect of non – REDD+ projects “sixty-one percent entitled to Managing Authority and, thirty-one percent for proponent, may be determined and negotiated between the Managing Authority and the Project Proponent depending on the nature of the project while the remaining eight percent shall be paid to Designated National Authority or National Focal Point.” Amendmen t of Regulation 41 - 21 Verify source ↗
Section 21
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends regulation 41 by changing the word “auditon” to “audited” by deleting “on” and adding “ed”.
21. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 41 by deleting the word “on” appearing in the word “auditon” and substituting with letters “ed”” Amendmen t of - 22 Verify source ↗
Section 22
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends Regulation 42 by renumbering it as subregulation (1) and adding a new subregulation (2) on monitoring and evaluation of NDC-related projects.
22. regulation 42 by- The principal Regulations are amended in 11 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) Regulation 42 (a) designating the contents of regulation 42 as sub regulation (1); and (b) adding new sub regulation immediately after sub regulation (1) as follows- “(2) Without prejudice to sub regulation (1), modalities for monitoring and evaluation of projects that contribute to achievement of the Nationally Determined Contribution targets shall be done in accordance with the Nationally Determined Contribution MRV system.” Amendmen t of Regulation 48 - 23 Verify source ↗
Section 23
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends Regulation 48 and requires projects under the clean development mechanism to move to mechanisms under article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement.
23. regulation 48 by- The principal Regulations are amended in (a) deleting the words “of the regulations” appearing at the end of sub regulation (1); (b) adding- (i) letter “s” and the word “of” immediately after the word “provision”; (ii) new sub regulation immediately after sub regulation (3) as follows- “(4) Notwithstanding the provision of sub regulation (1) (2) and (3), projects that are implemented under the clean development mechanism shall be required to transit to mechanisms under article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement in line with modalities and procedures agreed by the Conference of Parties serving as Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol.” Amendmen t of Regulation 49 - 24 Verify source ↗
Section 24
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends Regulation 49 and the First Schedule by correcting and adding letters in specified words.
24. regulation 49 by The principal Regulations are amended in (a) deleting- (i) in sub regulation (1) the letter “t” appearing in the word “decition” and substituting with the letter “s”; (ii) in sub regulation (4) the letter “r” appearing in the word “fourteern”; and (b) adding- (i) in sub regulation (2) the letter “e” in the word “aggrived”; 12 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) (ii) in sub regulation (3) the letter “f” in the word “or” appearing between the words “application” and “review”. Amendmen t of the First Schedule
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The principal Regulations are amended by
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Regulations by replacing the First Schedule with a new First Schedule.
25. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the First Schedule and substituting it with the following- _____________ FIRST SCHEDULE _____________ (Made under regulation 11(2)) COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL CARBON PROJECTS ASSESSMENT TECHNICAL COMMITTEE - 1 Verify source ↗
The National Carbon Projects Assessment Technical Committee shall consist of
AI-assisted research summary: The National Carbon Projects Assessment Technical Committee must be made up of specified government officials and other ten members from listed sectors.
1. The National Carbon Projects Assessment Technical Committee shall consist of: (a) Director of Environment who shall be the Chairperson of the Committee; (b) Registrar who shall be the Secretary to the Committee; (c) Director of Legal Services from Ministry Responsible for Environment; (d) Commissioner of External Finance – from the Ministry Responsible for Finance; (e) Director of multilateral cooperation from the Ministry Responsible for Foreign affairs; (f) Other ten (10) members will be drawn from Government ministries, departments; agencies, civil society organizations, academic institutions and private sector with qualification or experience on climate change, environment, natural resource management, international cooperation, carbon trading and any other related disciplines. 13 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) Amendment of Second Schedule - 28 Verify source ↗
The Principal Regulations are amended by deleting the
AI-assisted research summary: This section replaces the Second Schedule with a new form letter for authorising transfers of carbon credits or units.
28. The Principal Regulations are amended by deleting the Second Schedule and substituting with the following- __________ SECOND SCHEDULE ___________ (Made under regulation 24(5)) LETTER OF AUTHORISATION OF TRANSFER OF CARBON CREDITS OR UNITS THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Telegraphic Address: “MAKAMU”, Telephone: +255 262352423 Fax: +25526351122 Email: ps@vpo.go.tz TANZANIA. In reply please quote: Our Ref: …………………. Participating Party’s Address: Government City, Mtumba Area, Vice President’s Office Building, P.O. Box 2502, 40406 DODOMA Date……………... RE: AUTHORIZATION OF TRANSFER OF CREDITS OR UNITS……………………. (NAME OF THE PROJECT) Please refer to the above-mentioned subject. - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to Tanzania’s participation in the UN climate treaties and identifies the Vice President’s Office as the National Designated Authority.
2. Change (UNFCCC), Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement. The United Republic of Tanzania is a party to the United Nations Conventions on Climate The Vice President’s Office (VPO) as National Designated Authority (NDA) and - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: The National Focal Point must oversee Tanzania’s participation in the Article 6.2 cooperative approach under the Paris Agreement and decision 2/CMA3.
3. National Focal Point is mandated to oversee Tanzania’s participation in Article 6.2 cooperative approach under the Paris Agreement and decision 2/CMA3. - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: The VPO authorizes the international transfer of mitigation credits or units generated by the project.
4. The VPO considered recommendations from the National Carbon Project Assessment Technical Committee with regard to [Name of the project], hereby authorize the international transfer of mitigation [credits/units] generated from implementing Project between [name of participant’s party] pursuant to article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, for the period from ………… to ………….…… - 5 Verify source ↗
Section 5
AI-assisted research summary: This section only shows a heading/footer and an amendment note for the Third Schedule; it does not state a substantive rule in the provided text.
5. Thank you for the continued cooperation. …………………………….………….. MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR ENVIRONMENT 14 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) Amendment of Third Schedule - 29 Verify source ↗
The Principal Regulations are amended by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the Third Schedule by replacing it with a new carbon trading application form.
29. The Principal Regulations are amended by the the Third Schedule and substituting with deleting following- _____________ THIRD SCHEDULE _____________ (Made under regulation 26(a)) APPLICATION FORM FOR CARBON TRADING Name of Project……………………………………………………………………………… Project Application Reference Number………………………………..………………...…... Date of Application: ………………………........…………………………………………… Name the type of carbon credit mechanism or approach:………………………………….... Project Details A. Project description, type, location, site, size and schedule General description A.1 Brief Project description and proposed activities (What is the project all about, objectives, expected benefits, time line, budget and alignment with national policies, plans and strategies etc Max 250 words) A.2 Is the project proponent the Managing Authority If No: Project proponent registering the PCN A.3 Name A.4 Organizational category (Choose one or more) A.5 Other function(s) of the project developer in the project (Choose one or more) A.6 Summary of relevant YES NO Remarks Attach the support letter from the Managing Authority Central Government (Ministries, Departments and Agencies) Local Government (City Council, Municipal Council District Council, Town Council, Mtaa and Village Council) Private company Others (specify) Sponsor Intermediary Technical advisor 15 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) experience A.7 Address A.8 Contact person A.9 Telephone / fax A.10 E-mail and web address Project Managing Authority A.11 Name A.12 Organizational category (Choose one or more) (a) Central Government (Ministries, Departments and Agencies) (b) Local Government (City Council, Municipal Council District Council, Town Council, Mtaa and Village Council) (c) Private company (d) Others (Specify) ………………………………………………………. A.13 Address A.14 Contact person A.15 Telephone / fax A.16 E-mail and web address Project sponsor(s) or upfront buyer financing the project (List and provide the following information for all project sponsors) A.17 Name A.18 Organizational category (Choose one or more) (a) Government (b) Government agency (c) Municipality (d) Private company (e) Others (Specify) …………………………………………………………… ….. A.19 Address (Include web address) A.20 Main activities A.21 Summary of the financial status (total assets, revenues, profit, etc.) Type of project A.22 Greenhouse gases targeted A.23 Type of activities Location of the project A.24 Region(s) A.25 District(s) A.26 Division(s) A.27 Ward(s) A.28 Village(s) A.29 Precise location (GPS coordinates) For Forest Carbon Trade projects, state Management and Governance A.30 Approved YES NO Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) YES YES YES YES YES Management Plan A.31 Approved By-Laws A.32 Free from land disputes and conflicts. A.33 Proposed, Declaration or Gazettement if applicable. A.34 Village land-use plans if applicable (for Village Land Forest Reserves). A.35 Does the project require Environmental (EIA) as per the Forest Act Sect.18 (1)? Expected schedule A.36 Earliest project start date (Year in which the project will be operational) Impact Assessment NO NO NO NO NO A.37 Estimate of time required before becoming operational after approval of the PCN A.38 Year of the first expected CERs/VERs/ERs delivery A.39 Project lifetime (Number of years) A.40 Current status or phase of the project/activity B. Expected Environmental and Social Benefits Environmental benefits B.1 Estimates of emission reduction avoidance or removal (In metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent – t CO2e. Please attach spreadsheet.) Provide estimates from REDD activities separately B.2 Baseline scenario (What would the future look like without the proposed project? What would total carbon sequestration/ conservation be without project? Mention the baseline methodology approved by international standards. Also explain why the project is additional the estimated proposed the If REDD+ projects, mention the main drivers and agents for deforestation and how the project will address them. Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) B.3 Existing vegetation and land use (What is the current land cover and land use? Is the tree cover more or less than 10%? Is the area more than 0.5 ha?) B.4 Environmental benefits B.4.a Local benefits (demonstrate how the proponent is committed to consult with local affected stakeholders regarding sustainable development as part of environmental and social process or the validation of the mitigation activity of the project document). B.4.b National benefits (demonstrate how the project will safeguard any negative social or environmental- related impacts caused by the activity, including on air and water quality, biodiversity, and worksite safety; how the proponent is committed to use appropriate Sustainable Development Tools to identify and monitor sustainable development impacts delivered by the mitigation activity during validation and verification). B.4.c Global benefits (demonstrate alignment with sustainable development goals) B.5 Consistency between the project and the environmental priorities of the Host Country (describe how the project is aligned with national environmental priorities of the Host Country) Socio-economic benefits B.6 How will the project improve the welfare of the community involved in it or surrounding it. What are the direct effects which can be attributed to the project and which would not have occurred in a comparable situation without that project? (e.g. Revenue collection, employment creation, poverty alleviation, foreign exchange savings). Indicate the number of communities and the number of people that will benefit from this project. 18 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) B.7 Is there any benefit sharing arrangement in place? If yes, describe and attach the benefit sharing proposed. B.8 Are there other benefits? (e.g., training/education due to the introduction of new technologies and products, replication in the country, region or district) C. Project costs Project costs C.1 Preparation costs C.2 Establishment costs C.3 Other costs (explain) C.4 Total project costs Declaration US$ US$ US$ US$ I………………………………………………………. do hereby declare that, the information provided in this application are true to the best of my knowledge. Qualification: ……………………....... Official Seal Name:……………………………….. Signature:…………………………… Date:…………………………………. Witnessed by Name:……………………………….. Qualification:……………………....... Signature:…………………………… Date:…………………………………. Please attach: (i) Memorandum and Articles of Association (ii) Certificate of incorporation/ Compliance Certificate (iii) Tax Identification Number Certificate (iv) Business License (v) Current Annual Return filled BRELA Amendment of Fourth Schedule - 30 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended by deleting
AI-assisted research summary: This section replaces the Fourth Schedule with a new approval letter template for carbon trading projects.
30. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the Fourth Schedule and substituting with the following- 19 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) ______________ FOURTH SCHEDULE _______________ (Made under regulation 26(c) and (d)) LETTER OF APPROVAL TO ESHABLISH AND OPERATE CARBON TRADING PROJECT THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Telegraphic Address: “MAKAMU”, Telephone: +255 262352423 Fax: +25526351122 Email: ps@vpo.go.tz TANZANIA. In reply please quote: Our Ref: …………………. Participating Party’s Address: Government City, Mtumba Area, Vice President’s Office Building, P.O. Box 2502, 40406 DODOMA Date……………... RE: APPROVAL FOR [TITLE OF VOLUNTARY CARBON MARKET SEEKING LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT] Please refer to the above-mentioned subject. - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: The Government of Tanzania approves the named Voluntary Carbon Market project.
2. [VCM] project]. The Government of Tanzania approves the [Name of the Voluntary Carbon Market - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: Approval for a carbon market activity is conditioned on listed eligibility steps, authorization, compliance checks, and payment of the required administrative fee.
3. Approval] with the following conditions: The Government approves [Title of the Voluntary Carbon Market Seeking Letter of (i) (ii) (iii) The mechanism activity must be listed among Tanzania’s NDC mitigation targets approved or authorized to host in [Name of the Annex]. The mechanism activity must be in the [conditional] or [unconditional] or [outside the scope] category of Tanzania’s NDC mitigation target. The public or private entity seeking to develop the mechanism activity must have received a letter of authorization from the Designated National Authority (DNA) of the mechanism to participate in the activity as an activity participant under the mechanism. (iv) DNA of the mechanism must have been issued a sustainable development support (v) (vi) letter to the authorized entity to participate in the activity as activity participants. The mechanism activity participant must have complied with the baseline including additionality and approaches and methodological requirements, crediting periods, as may be applicable to the Article 6.4 activity Tanzania intends to host under the mechanism. The mechanism activity participant submitted an official letter to the mechanism’s DNA seeking a Letter of Approval. (vii) The authorized mechanism participant must have paid an administrative fee for obtaining a Letter of Approval (LOA) per the fee level according to these regulations. 20 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) (viii) The DNA will make this LOA publicly by transmitting it to the Supervisory Body of the mechanism within the same time for issuing the LOA to the entity. - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: This section appears to be a heading and signature block for an amendment to the Fifth Schedule.
4. Thank you for the continued cooperation. Registrar official seal ………………………………………… REGISTRAR For: PERMANENT SECRETARY Amendment of Fifth Schedule - 31 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Regulations by deleting the Fifth Schedule and replacing it with a new one.
31. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the Fifth Schedule and substituting with the following- ______________ FIFTH SCHEDULE ______________ (Made under regulation 26(b) and 27(3)(a)) FEES S/N - 1 Verify source ↗
Section 1
AI-assisted research summary: This text refers to an application fee charged in USD for a citizen.
1. Type of Fee Application fee Amount charged in USD For Citizen - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: Non-Citizens must pay a project registration fee for carbon credit projects, set at 1% of the average expected annual gross revenue from carbon credit sales and payable once for the life of the project.
2. Project registration fee for Non-Citizen 1% of the average expected annually gross revenue from the sale of the Carbon credit payable once for the lifetime of the project determined by the Designated National Authority or National Focal Point based on the existing global market price. in Tanzania Shillings 250 equivalent 500 1% of the average expected annually gross revenue from the sale of the Carbon credit payable once for the lifetime of the project the value of which shall be determined by the Designated National Authority or National Focal Point based on the existing global market price. - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: An annual administrative fee of 5% applies to gross revenue from the sale of carbon credit.
3. Annual Administrative fee 5% of the gross revenue from sale of carbon credit. - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: The Project Proponent must pay an annual project fee tied to carbon credit sales, but the text is unclear because it mentions both 3% and 5%.
4. Annual project fee 3% of the gross revenue from sold carbon credit 5% of the gross revenue from the sale of carbon credit paid annually Project Proponent. the by 3% of the gross revenue from the sale of carbon credit paid annually Project Proponent. the by Addition of Schedules
Part
Schedules
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The Principal Regulations are amended by adding new
AI-assisted research summary: This section adds a new Sixth Schedule containing a form letter titled “Letter of No Objection.”
32. The Principal Regulations are amended by adding new schedules immediately after the Fifth Schedule as follows- 21 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) _______________ SIXTH SCHEDULE ________________ (Made under regulation 27(4)(a)) LETTER OF NO OBJECTION THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Telegraphic Address: “MAKAMU”, Telephone: +255 262352423 Fax: +25526351122 Email: ps@vpo.go.tz TANZANIA. In reply please quote: Government City, Mtumba Area, Vice President’s Office Building, P.O. Box 2502, 40406 DODOMA Our Ref: …………………. Date……………... Participating Party’s Address: Address of the proponent(s)… ……………………………….. ……………………………….. RE: Letter of No Objection (Lo NO) regarding project titled………. …………………………………………………………………………………. Reference is made to the above captioned subject and the letter with reference No………. dated………...
Part
schedules immediately after the Fifth Schedule as follows-
- 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: The Vice President’s Office received and considered the project concept note.
2. project herein above. The Vice President’s Office received and considered the project concept note on the - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: The provision states that Tanzania is a party to something, the Government has no objection to the proposed project, and the project conforms with national priorities, strategies, and plans.
3. This is to inform that: - (a) The United Republic of Tanzania is party to*…………. (b) The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has no objection to the proposed project as prescribed in the concept note. (c) The project is in conformity with Tanzania’s national priorities, strategies, and plans. - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: The text says the project registration number shall be made available for public notice, as appropriate, but the sentence is incomplete.
4. made available for public notice as appropriate. The Office wishes to inform you that, the registration number for the project shall be - 5 Verify source ↗
Section 5
AI-assisted research summary: This is a template letter of endorsement for implementing a project, issued in connection with the Vice President’s Office.
5. Thank you for the continued cooperation. * State whether the project falls under Paris Agreement or any other ratified treaty 22 Official Seal PERMANENT SECRETARY Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) _________________ SEVENTH SCHEDULE ___________________ (Made under regulation 28(10)) LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Telegraphic Address: “MAKAMU”, Telephone: +255 262352423 Fax: +25526351122 Email: ps@vpo.go.tz TANZANIA. In reply please quote: Government City, Mtumba Area, Vice President’s Office Building, P.O. Box 2502, 40406 DODOMA Our Ref: …………………. Date……………... Address of the proponent(s)… ……………………………….. ……………………………….. RE: Letter of Endorsement (LoE) regarding project titled…………………………. Reference is made to the above captioned subject and your letter with reference No………. dated………... - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: The Vice President’s Office received and considered the project document.
2. herein above. The Vice President’s Office received and considered the project document on the project - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: This section says Tanzania is party to something, the Government endorses the project, and the project fits Tanzania’s national priorities, strategies, and plans.
3. This is to inform you that: - (a) The United Republic of Tanzania is party to*……………… (b) The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania hereby endorse the project as detailed in the Project Document. (c) The project is in conformity with Tanzania’s national priorities, strategies, and plans. - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: The project proponent must comply with the laws of Tanzania and the international treaties governing carbon trading.
4. This letter of endorsement is an approval of the project, whereas the project proponent shall be required to adhere to the Laws of the United Republic of Tanzania and the international treaties governing carbon trading. - 5 Verify source ↗
Section 5
AI-assisted research summary: The endorsement letter mentions “undertake Corresponding Adjustment” and says it does not imply any commitment to something, but the sentence is incomplete.
5. undertake Corresponding Adjustment. This endorsement letter for the [Name of the Project] does not imply any commitment to - 6 Verify source ↗
Section 6
AI-assisted research summary: The office must make the project’s registration number available for public notice, as appropriate.
6. for public notice as appropriate. The office wishes to inform that, the registration number for the project shall be made available - 7 Verify source ↗
Section 7
AI-assisted research summary: This section provides an annual reporting format for progress reports under the carbon trading amendment instrument.
7. Signed at…………........................ by……………………………………. * State whether the project falls under Paris Agreement or any other ratified treaty PERMANENT SECRETARY OF STATE, VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE (UNION AND ENVIRONMENT) Official seal 23 Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading) (Amendment) GN. NO. 721 (Contd.) _______________ EIGHTH SCHEDULE ______________ (Made under regulation 41(3)) ANNUAL REPORTING FORMAT Format for Progress reports Project name:……………………………………………………………………………… Reporting period:………………………………………………………………………….. Completed by:…………………………………………………………………………….. - 1 Verify source ↗
Section 1
AI-assisted research summary: The provision lists the information to include in a project performance report for the reporting period.
1. Project performance during reporting period (a) Technical a. Description of project activities implemented during the reporting period against the work plan b. Generated CERs compared to the expected CER from the project document (b) Financial (A financial statement showing the brief summary of generated revenues from the sold CER, and the distribution of costs and benefits to stakeholders) - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: This section requires a project progress report that covers project impacts, adaptive management, future risks and opportunities, planned activities, and sustainability, and says the report should not exceed 10 pages.
4. Project impacts of project to date (a brief assessment of the extent to which the purpose has been achieved, this shall include but not limited to: local, national and international achieves on capacity building, transfer, Nationally Determined Contributions, awareness environmental integrity among others) technology raising, Adaptive management (a) Constraints and opportunities during reporting period (an explanation of major deviations from the plan) (b) Project response (an assessment of the need for adjustments to activity plans and/or inputs and outputs, including actions for risk mitigation) (c) Future risk and opportunity assessment (an assessment of problems and risks (internal or external to the Project) that may affect success, as well as opportunities) Way forward (a) Planned activities (an outline of activities planned for next reporting period) (b) Sustainability (an assessment of the extent to which the positive effects of the Project) Progress reports should not exceed 10 pages. Name of the project implementer: ........................................................................................ Signature:........................................................................ Date:................................................................................ Location:......................................................................... Dodoma, SELEMANI SAIDI JAFO, 21st , 2023 Minister of State, Vice President’s Office Union and Environment 24
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