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PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENT FORM
FOR SMALL-SCALE CDM PROJECT ACTIVITIES (F-CDM-SSC-PDD)
Version 04.1
PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENT (PDD)
Title of the project activity
Version number of the PDD
Completion date of the PDD
Project participant(s)
Host Party(ies)
Sectoral scope(s) and selected methodology(ies)
Mile 24 Regional Sanitary Landfill LFG Project
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24/01/2013
Belize Solid Waste Management Authority
Belize
Sectoral Scope 13: Waste Handling and
Disposal
AMS-III.G: Landfill Methane Recovery,
version 08
Estimated amount of annual average GHG
emission reductions
15,548 t CO2
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SECTION A. Description of project activity
A.1. Purpose and general description of project activity
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The Government of Belize is implementing a solid waste management project in four municipalities of
the Western Corridor of Belize (San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Belize City and San Ignacio/Santa Elena). The
project will support the goals of environmental protection, natural resource conservation, and protection
of public health, safety and welfare. The Belize Western Corridor Solid Waste Management Project
through SWaMA (Solid Waste Management Authority) is one such project. In this project solid waste
from the mentioned four municipalities will be disposed in scientifically managed landfill site.
The proposed project activity is the implementation of landfill gas capture/collection and flaring system
in Belize Mile 24 landfill site and Mile 3 dumpsite. In the absence of the project activity, passive venting
of LFG would have happened. This would result in emission of Greenhouse Gases (methane) into the
atmosphere. The project activity involves destruction of methane and thus prevention of emission of the
methane from the landfill site, thus resulting in mitigation of climate change. The primary purpose of this
project activity will be to extract and combust methane gas generated by the Mile 3 dumpsite and Mile 24
Landfill in order to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions by the destruction of landfill methane in a flare.
This project will contribute to improving the environment and protecting the public health. In addition, it
will enhance the image of Belize in the eco-tourism market and strengthen the Solid Waste Management
Authority of Belize as the entity responsible for improving solid waste management in the country.
Contribution to sustainable development:
Belize Sustainable Development Indicators1
1. Enhancing and sustaining economic growth
2. Improving access to quality social services
3. Modernizing the State and improving governance
4. Ensuring safety and security in Belize
5. Implementing measures that would be based on identifying the appropriate balance between
social and economic development, and integrity of the environment
The project activity contributes to the sustainable development and meets the Belize Sustainable
Development Indicators as follows:
Enhancing and sustaining economic growth
 Belize’s economy depends heavily on tourism industry. This project which is addressing solid waste
management needs in Belize City, San Ignacio and San Pedro and Caye Caulker. San Pedro and Caye
Caulker are two of the main tourist destinations in Belize. Thus the project will enhance the image of
Belize in the eco-tourism market through better management of its municipal solid wastes.
 The implementation of the project would create direct and indirect jobs. The facility will employ
labour for design and construction of the site and also for operation and maintenance. This can act as
a source of basic employment. Staff will be required to carry out the closure activity as well as
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as per Speech by HONOURABLE LISEL ALAMILLA , MINISTER OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (BELIZE) On the occasion of the United Nations Conference on Environment
and Development (Rio + 20)
http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?page=view&type=12&actor=132&statement=1051&nr=210&menu=7
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operate and maintain the landfill gas extraction, and flaring system. In addition, contractors and
laborers will be needed for the construction and commissioning of the project.
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Also, the sale of CERs earned by implementing the project will generate a substantial flow of revenue
for management of the project.
Improving access to quality social services
 Managed waste disposal will avoid pests, odour and release of toxic gases than the waste disposed
otherwise. This will enhance the hygiene conditions thus help in reducing some preventable causes of
illness, vector borne diseases and health hazards with improved life expectancy and improvements in
quality of life. Proper management of solid waste from the four municipalities will result in social
welfare in the Western corridor of Belize. Moreover the well managed landfill site will improve the
aesthetic conditions near the site due to transformation of waste dump into scientifically managed
landfill and green area. Surface cover of the landfill would prevent the occurrence of problems such
as foul odour, health hazards etc. associated with uncontrolled release of landfill gas and breeding of
flies and rodents. The scattering of waste by wind will also be reduced as the landfill will be closed.
This will improve the public health by reducing the occurrences of respiratory related ailments etc.
 The project activity will provide better Public Awareness about proper waste disposal.
Modernizing the State and improving governance
 The project will avoid littering of waste as waste is not dumped in open unmanaged sites avoiding
any blowing due to the wind or washing out due to rains. Hence it will improve the aesthetics of the
location.
 This is also the first CDM project of the host nation. Successful implementation of the project will
lead to similar and other development projects wherein carbon credit revenue can be the incentive in
implementing such projects for modernizing the state and improving the governance.
Ensuring safety and security in Belize
 Implementation of the project activity as opposed to uncontrolled dumping will reduce the risk of
toxic chemicals leaching into the water bodies used for drinking, bathing etc. The negative impacts on
air quality, land and terrestrial ecosystems by unmanaged waste disposal will be prevented.
 the project activity also improves safety by reducing explosion hazards from offsite methane
migration and accumulation.
Implementing measures that would be based on identifying the appropriate balance between social
and economic development, and integrity of the environment
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The project will result in scientific management of solid waste in a landfill site. Thus the project
activity will reduce the emission of methane into air from the landfill area. By capturing and
destroying Land Fill Gas through flaring the emission of methane which is a much potent GHG
than CO2. is prevented. It will create environmental improvements and make a positive
contribution to the global issue of climate change by reducing GHGs. The project will prevent the
following risks associated with the unmanaged landfills:
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Illegal dumping
The nuisance of unpleasant odours;
Air pollution
Water pollution
Pest infection
Risk of fire; and
Risk of explosion.
Along with maintaining environment integrity, the project activity will contribute to socio-economic
development in Belize
Performance standards have been followed in order to maintain the balance while implementing
the project activity. The performance standards for the Sanitary Landfill have been developed
based on the international guidelines stipulated by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (US EPA) and the Environmental Compliance Plan for the Project issued by the Belize
Department of the Environment. These performance standards include but are not limited to the
following sub-systems: surface water management, leachate management, groundwater
management, landfill gas management and environmental monitoring that will provide feedback
on the effectiveness of these sub-systems.
The project activity also contributes to meeting Belize Horizon 2030 in following ways:
• Better environment through prevention of pollution, mitigation of GHG and combating climate
change
• Develops and implements a long-term strategy for solid waste management
• Economic opportunities during project lifetime
• Social impact through enhanced living conditions such as hygiene, health and safety.
• Successful implementation of project leading to future replication of similar projects
• Flow of foreign currency (CDM revenue) to Belize
• Achieving MDGs: Environmental sustainability, Combating diseases and Global partnership for
development
A.2. Location of project activity
A.2.1. Host Party(ies)
>> Belize
A.2.2. Region/State/Province etc.
>>Belize
A.2.3. City/Town/Community etc.
>> Belize City
A.2.4. Physical/ Geographical location
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The physical coordinates of the Mile 3dumpsite and Mile 24 landfill site are as follows
Latitude: 17°24'24.85"North
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Longitude: 88°30'13.73"W
The Mile 3 dumpsite is located three miles West of Belize City on the George Price Highway and Mile 24
landfill site is located 3 kilometers north of mile 24 on the George Price Highway in the Belize District,
Belize.
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A.3. Technologies and/or measures
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The project activity involves the installation of an active Land Fill Gas (LFG) collection/capture and
flaring system to efficiently eliminate methane emissions and monitor the amounts of methane
combusted. The technology employed by the LFG collection and flaring system includes the following
components: vertical and horizontal extraction wells; lateral and header piping; blower/flare station;
condensate collection and treatment; monitoring system. The vertical and horizontal wells will be
constructed of either polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or high density polyethylene (HDPE) and be
interconnected with a lateral and header piping network. The piping network will also be connected to
the LFG blower and flaring station so that the captured LFG can be delivered to the flare for methane
destruction. Mechanical blower(s) will be used to apply a vacuum to the well-field and deliver the LFG
from the header system to the enclosed flare. An enclosed flare will be installed to combust the collected
LFG and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases and other harmful compounds. The flare will be
equipped with required monitoring equipment to monitor gas flows, gas composition, and flare
temperatures.
A.4. Parties and project participants
Party involved
(host) indicates a host Party
Belize
Private and/or public
entity(ies) project participants
(as applicable)
SWaMA (Solid Waste
Indicate if the Party involved
wishes to be considered as
project participant (Yes/No)
No
Management Authority)
A.5. Public funding of project activity
>> There is no public funding from ANNEX I Country that results in diversion of ODA is involved in the
project activity
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A.6. Debundling for project activity
>> Debundling is defined as the fragmentation of a large project activity into smaller parts. A small-scale
project activity that is part of a large project activity is not eligible to use the simplified modalities and
procedures for small-scale CDM project activities. As per the requirements of “Determining the
occurrence of debundling” as given in Appendix C of the Simplified Modalities and Procedures for
Small-Scale CDM project activities, “A proposed small-scale project activity shall be deemed to be a
debundled component of a large project activity if there is a registered small-scale CDM project activity
or an application to register another small-scale CDM project activity:
- With the same project participants;
- In the same project category and technology/measure; and
- Registered within the previous 2 years; and
- Whose project boundary is within 1 km of the project boundary of the proposed small-scale activity at
the closest point.”
The project participant has not registered any project of same technology for CDM activities and has no
project of same nature in nearby area (within 1 Km). In fact, this will be the first CDM project activity
from the host country. Therefore, the small scale project activity is not de bundled..
SECTION B. Application of selected approved baseline and monitoring methodology
B.1. Reference of methodology
>> According to Appendix B to the simplified modalities and procedures for small-scale CDM project
activities, the proposed project activity falls under the following type and category.
Project Type: Type III – Other Project Activities
Category: III.G – Landfill Methane Recovery application
Reference: AMS-III.G., Version 8, EB 69
Tools referred:
 Emissions from solid waste disposal sites, version 06.0.1
 Tool to determine project emissions from flaring gases containing methane, Annex 13, EB 28
 Tool to calculate project or leakage CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion, version 02
 Tool to calculate baseline, project and/or leakage emissions from electricity consumption, version
01
B.2. Project activity eligibility
>> The methodology AMS-III.G is applicable to this small scale CDM project activity since all the
requirements set by the methodology are fulfilled here:
Applicability conditions as per methodology
AMS-III.G Version 8
This methodology comprises measures to capture
and combust methane from landfills (i.e. solid
waste disposal sites) used for the disposal of
residues from human activities including
municipal, industrial, and other solid wastes
containing biodegradable organic matter.
Project activity meets the eligibility criteria as
follows
Applicable and Fulfilled
The project activity involves capture and
combustion of landfill gas (methane) from
scientifically managed Mile 3 dumpsite and Belize
Mile 24 landfill which is used for disposal of
municipal waste from four municipalities of Belize
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Western Corridor.
Different options to utilise the recovered landfill
gas as detailed in paragraph 3 of AMS-III.H
“Methane recovery in wastewater treatment”
(version 16) are eligible for use under this
methodology. The relevant procedures in AMSIII.H shall be followed in this regard.
Not Applicable
Measures are limited to those that result in
aggregate emission reductions of less than or
equal to 60 kt CO2 equivalent annually from all
Type III components of the project activity.
Applicable and Fulfilled
The project activity applies a renewable crediting
period. The emission reductions from the project in
any of the year of the crediting periods are below
the limit of 60 ktCO2e annually and thus the project
activity fulfils these applicability criteria.
Applicable and fulfilled
The project activity involves only the collection
and combustion of landfill gas from waste disposal
site. There is no alteration to waste composition as
a result of this project activity. The project activity
fulfils the eligibility criteria
Not Applicable
The proposed project activity does not reduce the
amount of organic waste that would have
been recycled in the absence of the project activity.
This methodology is not applicable if the
management of the Solid Waste Disposal Site
(SWDS) in the project activity is deliberately
changed in order to increase methane generation
compared to the situation prior to the
implementation of the project activity (e.g. other
than to meet a technical or regulatory requirement).
Such changes may include, for example, the
addition of liquids to a SWDS, pre-treating waste
to seed it with bacteria for the purpose of
increasing the rate of anaerobic degradation of the
SWDS or changing the shape of the SWDS to
increase methane production.
The landfill gas will be collected and flared leading
to destruction of methane. There are no options to
utilize the recovered landfill gas. Hence the
condition is not applicable.
No design alteration is being carried out to increase
the generation of LFG. In absence of project
activity the landfills were designed for passive
venting of LFG.
B.3. Project boundary
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The project boundary is the physical, geographical site of the landfill where the gas is captured and
destroyed/used.
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Project
Boundary
Mile 3
Mile 24
Gas-flow meter
Landfill gas
collection/capture
Gas-flow meter
Flaring
B.4. Establishment and description of baseline scenario
>> According to AMS III.G, The baseline scenario is the situation where, in the absence of the project
activity, biomass and other organic matter are left to decay within the project boundary and methane is
emitted to the atmosphere.
In the absence of the project activity, the landfill site at Belize would have been constructed without a gas
capture and flaring system, leading to passive venting of landfill gas (methane)
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The implementation of the project activity will reduce the emission of methane into air from the landfill
area by capturing and destroying LFG gas through flaring. This will result in destruction of methane and
thus prevent the emission of methane which is a much potent GHG than CO2.
For the establishment of the baseline scenario, following alternatives for disposal/ treatment of waste
were considered.
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LFG 1: The project activity (i.e. capture of landfill gas and its flaring and/or its use) undertaken
without being registered as CDM project activity; however there is no regulatory requirement for
flaring LFG in the host country and the option involves cost (capital and O&M) without any
revenue. Thus this cannot be considered as the plausible baseline scenario
LFG 2: Atmospheric release of landfill gas without any capture and destruction: this is the
business-as-usual scenario in absence of any applicable rules and regulations to flare LFG in
Belize.
Thus the baseline identified is the atmospheric release of landfill gas without any capture and destruction.
B.5. Demonstration of additionality
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The additionality of the project activity has been analysed in accordance with the “ Guidelines on
Demonstration of Additionality of Small-scale Project Activities” Version 9, EB68
According to the guideline, project participants shall provide an explanation to show that the project
activity would not have occurred anyway due to at least one of the following barriers:
i.
Investment barrier
ii.
Technological barrier
iii.
Barrier due to prevailing practice
iv.
Other barriers
The project activity faces Investment barrier and Technological Barrier.
Investment barrier:
The additionality of the project activity has been analysed using Option 1 of Investment Analysis which is
Simple Cost Analysis. The project activity is the capture and flaring of landfill methane from the Mile 3
dumpsite and Mile 24 landfill site. As discussed in section B.4, the alternatives to the project activity
would have been passive venting of Landfill gas at Mile 3 and Mile 24 landfill without any gas capture
and flaring system. This is the baseline scenario and would have been implemented with or without the
project activity.
Belize has received loan from the Inter American Development Bank (IDB) to improve solid waste
management practices, reduce environmental pollution and enhance the image of Belize in the ecotourism market through better management of its municipal dump sites. The closure of Mile 3 and the
construction of Mile 24 landfill (baseline scenario) is a part of the project for which the loan is being
disbursed by IDB. However the loan does not cover the installation of a LFG capture and flaring system2.
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http://www.iadb.org/en/projects/project,1303.html?id=BL-L1006
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Since the Project got selected in the CDM loan scheme, the Solid Waste management Authority of Belize
decided to incur the additional cost of installing a gas capture and flaring systems in consideration of
CDM revenue for the destruction of methane. In absence of CDM, the installation of a gas capture and
flaring system would have entailed cost and no revenue and is not a economically feasible option for the
PP. Thus the project activity faces an investment barrier as compared to baseline as usual scenario.
Technological Barrier: The project activity is being implemented for the first time in the host country.
There is no other landfill gas and capture system in pre-existing dumpsites of Belize, as this the Mile 24
landfill is the first scientifically built landfill in the country. In absence of the project activity, there would
have been no technological interventions into the landfill site and the landfill gas would have been
allowed to passively vent.
Thus the project activity is additional in nature.
Demonstration of CDM consideration for the project activity
As per EB 62, version 05 (paragraph 2):
For project activities with a starting date on or after 02 August 2008, the project participant must inform
a Host Party DNA and the UNFCCC secretariat in writing of the commencement of the project activity
and of their intention to seek CDM status. Such notification must be made within six months of the project
activity start date and shall contain the precise geographical location and a brief description of the
proposed project activity, using the standardized form F-CDM-Prior Consideration. Such notification is
not necessary if a PDD has been published for global stakeholder consultation or a new methodology
proposed to the Executive Board for the specific project before the project activity start date.
The project is in planning stage. Construction of LFG collection and flaring system has not started. However a
prior consideration for the project activity has been communicated by the PP to The Secretariat, CDM
Executive Board, UNFCCC on 17 November 2011. A screenshot of PCF on UNFCCC website has been given
below:
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B.6. Emission reductions
B.6.1. Explanation of methodological choices
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Baseline emissions
The baseline emissions for the project activity is :
BE y   PJ * BE CH 4, SW DS, y  1 - OX * FCH 4, BL, y * GWPCH 4 ---------------------------------------------(1)
Where:
BE CH 4, SW DS, y
Methane emission potential of a solid waste disposal site (in tCO2e), calculated
using the methodological tool “Emissions from solid waste disposal sites”. This
tool may be used:
 With the factor “f=0.0”because the amount of LFG that would have been
captured and destroyed is already accounted for in this equation;
 With the definition of year x as ‘the year since the landfill started receiving
wastes, x runs from the first year of landfill operation (x=1) to the year for
which emissions are calculated (x=y)’.
The amount of waste type j deposited each year x (Wj,x) shall be determined by
sampling (as specified in the above-mentioned tool), in the case that waste is
generated during the crediting period. Alternatively, for existing SWDS, if the preexisting amount and composition of the wastes in the landfill are unknown, they
can be estimated by using parameters related to the serviced population or
industrial activity, or by comparison with other landfills with similar conditions at
regional or national level
OX
Oxidation factor (reflecting the amount of methane from SWDS that is oxidised in
the soil or other material covering the waste) (dimensionless). A default value of
0.1 may be used
 PJ
Efficiency of the LFG capture system that will be installed in the project activity.
It is used for ex ante estimation only. A default value of 50% may be used
FCH 4, BL, y
Methane emissions that would be captured and destroyed to comply with national
or local safety requirement or legal regulations in the year y (tCH4). The relevant
procedures in ACM0001 “Flaring or use of landfill gas” may be followed, as well
as taking into account the compliance with the relevant local laws and regulation if
such laws and regulations exist
GWPCH 4
Global Warming Potential for methane (value of 21)
Since FCH 4, BL, y is equal to zero, hence the equation (1) becomes:
BE y   PJ * BE CH 4,SW DS, y ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1.1)
Calculation of BE CH 4, SW DS, y
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The amount of methane that would be generated in the absence of the project activity from disposal of
waste at the solid waste disposal site (BECH4,SWDS,y) is calculated with a multi-phase model. The
calculation is based on a first order decay (FOD) model. The model differentiates between the different
types of waste j with respectively different decay rates kjand different fractions of degradable organic
carbon (DOCj). The model calculates the methane generation based on the actual waste streams
Wj,xdisposed in each year x, where x refers to the year since the landfill started receiving wastes [x runs
from the first year of landfill operation (x=1) to the year for which emissions are calculated (x=y)].
In cases where at the SWDS methane is captured (e.g. due to safety regulations) and flared, combusted or
used in another manner, the baseline emissions are adjusted for the fraction of methane captured at the
SWDS.
The amount of methane produced in the year y (BECH4,SWDS,y) is calculated as follows *(as per equation 1
of “Emissions from solid waste disposal site”, Version 06.0.1, EB 66, Annex 46.
BE CH 4, SW DS, y
(1.2)
BECH4,SWDS,y
φ
f
GWPCH4
OX
F
DOCf
MCF
Wj,x
DOCj
kj
j
x
y
Methane emissions avoided during the year y from preventing waste disposal at the
solid waste disposal site (SWDS) during the period from the start of the project
activity to the end of the year y (tCO2e)
Model correction factor to account for model uncertainties
Fraction of methane captured at the SWDS and flared, combusted or used in
another manner
Global Warming Potential (GWP) of methane, valid for the relevant commitment
Period
Oxidation factor (reflecting the amount of methane from SWDS that is oxidized in
the soil or other material covering the waste)
Fraction of methane in the SWDS gas (volume fraction)
Fraction of degradable organic carbon (DOC) that can decompose
Methane correction factor
Amount of organic waste type j prevented from disposal in the SWDS in the year x
(tons)
Fraction of degradable organic carbon (by weight) in the waste type j
Decay rate for the waste type j
Waste type category (index)
Year during the crediting period: x runs from the first year of the first crediting
period
(x = 1) to the year y for which avoided emissions are calculated (x = y)
Year for which methane emissions are calculated
Where different waste types j are prevented from disposal, determine the amount of different waste types
(Wj,x) through sampling and calculate the mean from the samples, as follows (equation 5 of “Tool to
determine methane emissions avoided from disposal of waste at a solid waste disposal site”) :
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(1.3)
Wj,x
Where:
Amount of organic waste type j prevented from disposal in the SWDS in the year x
(tons)
Total amount of organic waste prevented from disposal in year x (tons)
Weight fraction of the waste type j in the sample n collected during the year x
Number of samples collected during the year x
Wx
pn,j,x
z
Project Emissions
According to the methodology, project emissions consists of:
(a)
CO2 emissions from fossil fuel or electricity used by the project activity facilities
(PEpower,y);
(b)
Emissions from flaring or combustion of the gas stream (PEflare,y);
(c)
Emissions from the landfill gas upgrading process (PEprocess,y), where applicable.
PEy  PEPower, y  PE flare, y  PE process, y
--------------------------------------------------------- (2)
Where:
PE y
Project emissions in year y (tCO2e)
PE power , y
Emissions from the use of fossil fuel or electricity for the operation of the
installed facilities in the year y (tCO2e)
PE flare, y
Emissions from flaring or combustion of the landfill gas stream in the year y
(tCO2e)
PE process, y
Emissions from the landfill gas upgrading process in the year y (tCO2e),
determined by following the relevant procedures described in annex 1 of
AMS-III.H
Calculation of PEpower,y
The emission factor for electricity is zero in Belize as Belize imports electricity from Mexico, which
generates its power from hydropower, thus the electricity emission factor for Belize is zero3. Hence the
project emissions from use of electricity during the project activity have to be neglected.
Calculation of PEflare,y
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If flaring (single or multiple) is used to destroy all or part of the recovered landfill gas, project emissions
from flaring in year y (PEflare,y in tCO2e) shall be determined for each flare following the procedure
described in the methodological tool “Project emissions from flaring”.
According to the this tool,
(2.1)
PEflare,y = Project emissions from flaring of the residual gas in year y (tCO2)
GWPCH4= Global warming potential of methane valid for current commitment period (tCO2/tCH4)
FCH4,RG,m = Mass flow of methane in the residual gas in minute m (kg)
ηflare m = Flare efficiency in minute m
The mass flow of methane in the residual gas will be monitored and project emissions calculated on the
basis of the same. The GWPCH4 is 21 and the default value of 90% for flare efficiency of enclosed flare
will be used to calculate project emissions.
For ex-ante estimation of project emissions, considering 90% efficiency of enclosed flare, 10% of the
baseline emissions have been considered as project emissions.
Calculation of PEprocess
There is no process for upgrading of landfill gas, thus PEprocess =0
Leakage
According to methodology, if the methane recovery technology is equipment transferred from another
activity, leakage effects are to be considered. Since no equipment is transferred from another activity,
leakage effects are nil.
Emission Reduction
Emission reduction achieved by the project activity can be estimated ex-ante in the PDD by:
ERy,estimated = BEy –PEy -LEy ------------------------------------------------------------------- (3)
Thus, the actual emission reduction achieved by the project during the crediting period will be calculated
using the amount of methane recovered and destroyed/gainfully used by the project activity, calculated as:
ER y ,calculated  1 - OX * ( FCH 4, PJ , y  FCH 4, BL, y ) * GWPCH 4  PE y  LE y ---------------------- (4)
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Where:
FCH 4, PJ , y
Methane captured and destroyed/gainfully used by the project activity in the year y
(tCH4)
FCH 4, PJ , y = DCH 4, y * wCH 4, y *  LFGi , y (5)
i
Where:
LFGi , y
Landfill gas destroyed via method i (flaring, fuelling, combustion, injection to a grid,
etc.) in year y (m3LFG). The flow or volume measurement shall be made either on a dry
basis or at the same humidity as wCH 4, y
wCH 4, y
Methane content in landfill gas in year y (volume fraction, m3CH4/m3LFG). Landfill gas
composition shall be measured either on a dry basis or at the same humidity as used to
determine LFGi , y
DCH 4, y
Density of methane at the temperature and pressure of the landfill gas in year y
(tonnes/m3). If LFGi , y is reported at normal conditions of temperature and pressure,
the density of methane is also determined at normal conditions
B.6.2. Data and parameters fixed ex ante
(Copy this table for each piece of data and parameter.)
Data / Parameter
FCH 4, BL, y
Unit
Description
tCH4
Methane emissions that would be captured and destroyed to comply with
national or local safety requirement or legal regulations in the year y (tCH4).
Belize Solid Waste Management Authority Act 2000
0
Belize currently has no legislation mandating capture and flaring of
methane from landfill gas. Although the Belize Solid Waste Management
Authority Act 2000 present clauses to the proper disposal collection and
treatment of waste, yet it doesnot put forward any clause for LFG capture
or flaring. Thus,common practice is unabated venting of LFG in the
atmosphere. The project is the first in the host country that attempts to
capture and destroy LFG and hence the choice is justified.
Baseline Estimations
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Source of data
Value(s) applied
Choice of data
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and procedures
Purpose of data
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GWPCH4
tCO2e/ tCH4
Global Warming Potential (GWP) of methane, valid for the relevant
commitment period
Decisions under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol (a value of 21 is to
be applied for the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol)
21
Default Global Warming potential of Methane
Baseline Estimations
The value shall be updated in case any new values for GWP are released for
the second commitment period
Data / Parameter
Unit
Description
Source of data
Value(s) applied
Choice of data
or
Measurement methods
and procedures
Purpose of data
Additional comment
DCH4,y
tCH4/m3CH4
Methane Density
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Taken as default value from large scale methodology ACM0001 Version
13.0
Data / Parameter
Unit
Description
Source of data
Φ
Unitless
Model correction factor to account for model uncertainties
Tool to calculate “Emissions from solid waste disposal sites” which is
based on IPCC 2006 Guidelines for National Greenhouse gas Inventories.
0.75
Default values for the model correction factor for Application A
(humid/wet conditions)
Value(s) applied
Choice of data
or
Measurement methods
and procedures
Purpose of data
Additional comment
Baseline Estimations
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To estimate baseline emissions
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Description
Source of data
Value(s) applied
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or
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and procedures
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Additional comment
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Unit
Description
Source of data
Value(s) applied
Choice of data
or
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OX
Unitless
Oxidation Factor (reflecting the amount of methane from SWDS that is
oxidized in the soil or other material covering the waste.)
Tool to calculate “Emissions from solid waste disposal sites” which is
based on IPCC 2006 Guidelines for National Greenhouse gas Inventories.
0.1
When methane passes through the top-layer, part of it is oxidized by
methanotrophic bacteria to produce CO2. The oxidation factor represents
the proportion of methane that is oxidized to CO2. This should be
distinguished from the methane correction factor (MCF) which is to
account for the situation that ambient air might intrude into the SWDS and
prevent methane from being formed in the upper layer of SWDS.
To estimate baseline emissions
F
Unitless
Fraction of methane in the SWDS gas (volume fraction)
Tool to calculate “Emissions from solid waste disposal sites” which is
based on IPCC 2006 Guidelines for National Greenhouse gas Inventories.
0.5
The factor reflects the fact that some degradable organic carbon does not
degrade, or degrades very slowly, under anaerobic conditions in the solid
waste disposal site. The IPCC default value (cited above) has been used.
To estimate baseline emissions
DOCf
Unitless
Fraction of degradable organic carbon (DOC) that can decompose.
Tool to calculate “Emissions from solid waste disposal sites” which is
based on IPCC 2006 Guidelines for National Greenhouse gas Inventories.
0.5
IPCC default value has been taken.
To estimate baseline emissions
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Source of data
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Description
Source of data
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MCFdefault
Unitless
Methane correction factor
Tool to calculate “Emissions from solid waste disposal sites” which is
based on IPCC 2006 Guidelines for National Greenhouse gas Inventories.
1
SWDS is a managed landfill where there is controlled placement of waste
with compaction and levelling being done and is managed by the SWaMA.
Hence a value of 1 is chosen.
To estimate baseline emissions
DOCj
Fraction of degradable organic carbon (by weight) in the waste type j
Tool to calculate “Emissions from solid waste disposal sites”
Type of Waste
Wood and wood products, A
Pulp, paper and cardboard, B
Food, food waste, beverages and tobacco, C
Choice of data
or
Measurement
methods and
procedures
Purpose of data
Additional comment
DOCj
43%
40%
15%
Textiles, D
Garden, yard and park waste, E
24%
20%
Glass, plastic, metal other inert, F
0%
Default value as per tool “Emissions from solid waste disposal sites” has
been taken.
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Source of data
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or
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methods and
procedures
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Description
Source of data
Value(s) applied
Choice of data
or
Measurement methods
and procedures
Purpose of data
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kj
Unitless
Decay rate for the waste type j
Tool to calculate “Emissions from solid waste disposal sites”
Type of Waste
Wood and wood products, A
Pulp, paper and cardboard, B
Food, food waste, beverages and
tobacco, C
kj (MAT >20°C; MAP >1000mm
0.035
0.07
Textiles, D
Garden, yard and park waste, E
0.07
0.17
0.40
Glass, plastic, metal other inert, F
0
Belize is located in north-eastern coast of Central America and experiences a
tropical climate with an average annual temperature (MAT) of >20°C and
mean annual precipitation (MAP) of more than 1000mm. Conservative IPCC
default value as proposed by the methodology and tool is applied.
To estimate baseline emissions
f
Unitless
Fraction of methane captured at the SWDS and flared, combusted or used
in another manner
Tool to calculate “Emissions from solid waste disposal sites”
0%
As per the tool, ‘f’ in the tool shall be assigned a value 0. As it as already
accounted for in the methodology as Adjustment Factor and hence the
parameter ‘f’ has been fixed ex-ante.
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pn,j,x
%
Share of different types of organic waste
Hydroplan Final Report May 2011
Waste type
% Composition
Wood and wood products
1.15 %
Pulp, paper and cardboard
14.00 %
Food, food waste, beverages
and tobacco
29.05 %
Textiles
13.47 %
Garden, yard and park waste
8.80 %
Glass, plastic, metal other inert
33.57%
Total
100%
The Hydroplan Final Report May 2011 was prepared on Waste Generation
and Composition Study for the Western Corridor of Belize C.A. The report
is based on extensive survey and sampling carried out in the four
municipalities of Belize City, San Ignacio, San Pedro and Caye Caulker
between August 2010 to January 2011
To estimate baseline emissions
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B.6.3. Ex-ante calculation of emission reductions
>> Ex ante emission reductions have been calculated for 7 years for a renewable crediting period.
Calculation of baseline emissions:
Baseline emissions are a sum of baseline emissions from methane destruction and calculated for a
renewable crediting period.
BE y   PJ * BE CH 4,SW DS, y
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Where:
BE CH 4, SW DS, y
Methane emission potential of a solid waste disposal site (in tCO2e), calculated
using the methodological tool “Emissions from solid waste disposal sites”. This
tool may be used:
 With the factor “f=0.0”because the amount of LFG that would have been
captured and destroyed is already accounted for in this equation;
 With the definition of year x as ‘the year since the landfill started receiving
wastes, x runs from the first year of landfill operation (x=1) to the year for
which emissions are calculated (x=y)’.
The amount of waste type j deposited each year x (Wj,x) shall be determined by
sampling (as specified in the above-mentioned tool), in the case that waste is
generated during the crediting period. Alternatively, for existing SWDS, if the preexisting amount and composition of the wastes in the landfill are unknown, they
can be estimated by using parameters related to the serviced population or
industrial activity, or by comparison with other landfills with similar conditions at
regional or national level
 PJ
Efficiency of the LFG capture system that will be installed in the project activity.
It is used for ex ante estimation only. A default value of 50% may be used
Baseline emissions for Mile 3 and Mile 24(in tCO2e)
Year
BECH4, SWDS,y
MILE 3
 PJ
BEy
BE CH 4, SW DS, y
 PJ
BEy
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
6002
5419
4930
4510
4145
3823
3535
3276
3041
2827
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
3001
2710
2465
2255
2073
1912
1768
1638
1521
1413
Mile 24
16753
19668
22354
24879
27287
29609
31867
34074
36239
38368
Total BEy (Mile 3
& Mile 24)
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
8377
9834
11177
12439
13643
14805
15934
17037
18120
19184
11378
12544
13642
14695
15716
16716
17701
18675
19640
20597
Calculation of project emissions
As per methodology, PEflare,y , will be estimated after considering 90% efficiency for enclosed flare. As
such 10% of methane flared will be emitted by incomplete combustion. Thus 10% of baseline emissions
for each year will be considered as project emissions for the project activity. The project emissions will
be monitored.
No project emissions are envisaged for ex-ante emissions.
Calculation of Leakage
No leakage emissions have been envisaged for ex-ante emissions
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B.6.4. Summary of ex-ante estimates of emission reductions
1st Crediting period (7 years from 1 January 2014 -31 December 2020)
Year
1 January 2016-31 December
2016
1 January 2017-31 December
2017
1 January 2018-31 December
2018
1 January 2019-31 December
2019
1 January 2020-31 December
2020
1 January 2021-31 December
2021
1 January 2022-31 December
2022
Total
Total number of crediting
years
Annual
average over the crediting
period
Baseline
emissions
(tCO2 e)
Project emissions
(tCO2 e)
Leakage
(tCO2 e)
Emission
reductions
(tCO2 e)
11378
0
0
11378
12544
0
0
12544
13642
0
0
13642
14695
0
0
14695
15716
0
0
15716
16716
0
0
16716
17701
155485
0
0
0
0
17701
155485
10
155485
0
0
155485
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B.7. Monitoring plan
B.7.1. Data and parameters to be monitored
(Copy this table for each data and parameter.)
LFGi,y
Data / Parameter
m3
Unit
Landfill gas destroyed via method i in year y
Description
Project participants
Source of data
Value(s) applied
Measurement methods Measured by a flow meter. Data shall be aggregated monthly and yearly.
and procedures
Monitoring frequency Monitoring frequency: Continuous
Flow meters will be subject to a regular maintenance and testing regime to
QA/QC procedures
ensure accuracy.
In case the meters are changed for calibration or due to maintenance need
the change in meter will be properly documented in history card
The calibration of the meters shall be carried out at least once in three years
as required by para17 (c) of General guidelines to SSC CDM
methodologies.
Purpose of data
Additional comment
To calculate baseline emissions
Data will be archived for a period of 2 years after the end of crediting
period or last issuance whichever is later
Data / Parameter
Unit
Description
Source of data
PEflare,y
tCO2e
Project emissions from flaring of the residual gas stream in year y
Calculated as per the “Tool to determine project emissions from flaring
gases containing methane.”
Described in section B.6.3
Ex-post it shall be monitored ex-post as per the “Tool to determine project
emissions from flaring gases containing methane.”
Monitoring frequency: Continuous
As per the “Tool to determine project emissions from flaring gases
containing methane.”
To calculate project emissions
Data will be archived for a period of 2 years after the end of crediting
period or last issuance whichever is later
Value(s) applied
Measurement methods
and procedures
Monitoring frequency
QA/QC procedures
Purpose of data
Additional comment
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wCH4,y
m³ CH4 / m³ LFG
Methane fraction in the landfill gas
Measured continuously by the project participants using gas analyzer.
0.5
The fraction of methane in the gas should be measured with a continuous
analyzer (values are recorded with the same frequency as the flow) or,
alternatively, with periodical measurements at a 90/10 confidence/precision
level. It shall be measured using equipment that can directly measure
methane content in the landfill gas - the estimation of methane content of
landfill gas based on measurement of other constituents of landfill gas such
as CO2 is not permitted. The methane content measurement shall be carried
out close to a location in the system where a landfill gas flow measurement
takes place, and at the same basis (wet or dry)
Monitoring frequency: Continuous
The gas analyzer will be subject to a regular maintenance and testing
regime to ensure accuracy.
Baseline emissions
Data will be archived for a period of 2 years after the end of crediting
period or last issuance whichever is later
Data/ Parameter
Unit
Description
Source of data
Value(s) applied
T
ºC
Temperature of the landfill gas
Project Participants
-
Measurement methods
and procedures
Monitoring frequency
QA/QC procedures
Measured to determine the density of methane DCH4.
Shall be measured using flow meters.
Monitoring Frequency : continuous
Measuring instruments shall be subject to a regular maintenance and testing
regime in accordance to appropriate standards
Purpose of data
The temperature of the gas is required to determine the density of the methane
combusted.
Additional comment
To be monitored ex-post.
If the landfill gas flow meter employed measures flow, pressure and
temperature and displays or outputs the normalised flow of landfill gas,
then there is no need for separate monitoring of pressure and temperature of
the landfill gas. Otherwise, landfill gas temperature measurement shall be
made close to where the gas flow is measured
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Data/ Parameter
Unit
Description
Source of data
Value(s) applied
P
Pa
Pressure of the landfill gas
Project Participants
-
Measurement methods
and procedures
Monitoring frequency
QA/QC procedures
Measured to determine the density of methane DCH4.
Shall be measured using flow meters.
Monitoring Frequency : continuous
Measuring instruments shall be subject to a regular maintenance and testing
regime in accordance to appropriate standards
The pressure of the gas is required to determine the density of the methane
combusted.
To be monitored ex-post
If the landfill gas flow meter employed measures flow, pressure and
temperature and displays or outputs the normalised flow of landfill gas,
then there is no need for separate monitoring of pressure and temperature of
the landfill gas. Otherwise, the landfill gas pressure measurement shall be
made close to where the gas flow is measured
Purpose of data
Additional comment
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TEG,m
ºC
Temperature in the exhaust gas of the enclosed flare in minute m
Measurement by the project participants
Shall be measured using a thermocouple.
Measuring Frequency: continuous
Thermocouple shall be replaced or calibrated every year. In case the
thermocouple is changed for calibration or due to maintenance need the
change in thermocouple will be properly documented in history card
The calibration of the thermocouple each year meets the criteria of para17
(c) of General guidelines to SSC CDM methodologies.
Purpose of data
Additional comment
To check flare efficiency
Unexpected changes such as a sudden increase/drop in temperature can
occur for different reasons. An excessively high temperature at the
sampling point (above 700ºC) may be an indication that the flare is not
being adequately operated or that its capacity is not adequate to the actual
flow. Such events should be noted in the site records along with any
corrective action that was implemented to correct the issue.
Monitoring of this parameter is applicable in case of enclosed flares.
Measurements are required to determine if manufacturer’s flare
specifications for operating temperature are met
Data/ Parameter
Unit
Description
Source of data
Value(s) applied
Measurement methods
and procedures
Monitoring frequency
QA/QC procedures
Purpose of data
Additional comment
FCH4,EG,t
kg
Mass flow of methane in the exhaust gas of the flare on a dry basis at
reference conditions in the time period t
Measurements undertaken by a third party accredited entity
Measure the mass flow of methane in the exhaust gas according to an
appropriate national or international standard e.g. UKs Technical Guidance
LFTGN05.
The time period t over which the mass flow is measured must be at least
one hour.
The average flow rate to the flare during the time period t must be greater
than the average flow rate observed for the previous six months
Biannual
According to the standard applied
To calculate project emissions
Data will be archived for a period of 2 years after the end of crediting
period or last issuance whichever is later
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B.7.2. Sampling plan
>> No sampling is required
B.7.3. Other elements of monitoring plan
>> This Monitoring Plan identifies key performance indicators of the project and sets out the procedures
for metering, monitoring, calculating and verifying the ERs generated by the project activity annually.
Adherence to the instructions in the Monitoring Plan will be issued to SWaMA to measure and track the
impact of the project on the environment. SWaMA will prepare all data required for the periodic audit
and verification process that must be undertaken to confirm the achievement of the corresponding ERs.
The MP is thus the basis for the production of ERs and accreditation of the ERs within the CDM
mechanism.
If the Monitoring Plan is updated and adjusted to meet operational requirements, it will be done so with
DOE approval. Any shifts in the baseline scenario may lead to such amendments, which may be
mandated by the DOE. Amendments may also be necessary as a consequence of new circumstances that
affect the ability to monitor ERs as described here or to accommodate new or modified CDM rules. All
the results of monitoring shall be preserved by the project proponent for two years beyond the end of
crediting period or the last issuance of CERs for the project activity whichever occurs later.
Organizational, Operational and Monitoring Obligations
Obligation of SWaMA

Instruct the operator to implement the monitoring plan as defined in the PDD. Ensure that the
following parameters are monitored by the operator: LFGi,y, PEflare,y, WCH4,y, T, P, Tflare,
FCH4,EG,t; along with any other parameter as listed in PDD or required.
Maintain record of all monitored parameters.
Obligations of Operator
Monitoring the project’s performance in terms of ERs achievement requires the fulfillment of operational
data collection and processing obligations operator, who has the primary obligation to collect data that
would facilitate the calculation of the project ERs. The data shall be collected based on the most recent
available information as per the Procedures presented in this PDD. In addition, roles and responsibilities
of monitoring personnel would be well defined. Examples of roles and responsibilities for monitoring of
data and parameters are provided with this monitoring plan; however these need to be updated on a
regular basis.
It is believed that the monitoring plan approach presented here will result in an accurate, yet conservative
calculation of ERs. However some uncertainties may lead to a deviation between monitored and verified
ERs, especially errors in the data monitoring and processing system. Operator is expected to prevent such
errors and the verification audits are expected to uncover any possible errors. The operation of the
facilities will be documented in a quality control program, monitoring the conditions and procedures that
ensure efficient capture of the landfill gas.
Monitoring Organization
The responsibilities of each entity involved in the setting up and monitoring of the project activity is
summarized in the table below:
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Agent
Operator

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

SWaMA


The CDM Advisor

Responsibility
Data reading and handling: maintaining an adequate system for
collecting, recording and storing data according to the protocols
determined in the monitoring plan, checking data quality, collection and
record keeping procedures regularly.
Reporting: preparing periodic reports that include emission reductions
generated and observations regarding SWaMA procedures
Training: assuring personnel training regarding the performance of the
project activities. Personnel will be trained in equipment operation, data
recording, reports writing, and operation, calibration requirements,
maintenance and emergency procedures in compliance with the
Monitoring Plan.
Quality control and quality assurance: complying with quality control
and quality assurance procedures to facilitate periodical audits and
verification.
SWaMA will see the development of the project and periodically carry
out internal audits to assure that the project activity is in compliance
with operational and monitoring requirements.
SWaMA will assist operator in instruction and training procedures
during monitoring
Implement CDM processes, assist in Validation, Host country approval
registration, verification and monitoring.
Data will be collected and archived electronically as well as manually to ensure accuracy and to calculate
the flare emissions, and the ERs etc.
Calibration
All the measurement instruments will be subject to regular calibration as per manufacturer’s
specifications or at least once in three years as required by para17 (c) of General guidelines to SSC CDM
methodologies. . The regular check and calibration will be entrusted to the operators. The site Manager
will be responsible for checking the equipment’s proper working order, as well as checking and storing up
the calibration certificates and records. Calibration documents will be kept for all the equipments until
two years after the end of the crediting period.
Data Management and Storing system
The data will be archived electronically onsite and spreadsheets will be prepared. The information
archived will be aggregated hourly, monthly and yearly in a standard format for the preparation for
reporting purposes.
The site manager will implement a document control system to ensure that all the necessary documents
(records of monitored data, drawings, maintenance and calibration instructions etc.) are available and
stored in a proper manner. A copy of the monitored data (both on CDs and papers) will be kept separately
in fire proof cabins, so as to ensure safety.
All data, including calibration records and Monitoring reports will be kept until 2 years after the end of
crediting period or the last issuance of the CERs for the project activity, whichever occurs later.
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Audit Review
Internal Audits will be performed by SWaMA not involved in the daily operation of the plant, in order to
assess the implementation of the monitoring plan and to prepare the monitoring report. All audit findings,
including corrective actions, will be recorded and will be available onsite at the time of verification.
SECTION C. Duration and crediting period
C.1. Duration of project activity
C.1.1. Start date of project activity
>> Expected 1 January 2014
C.1.2. Expected operational lifetime of project activity
>> Approximately 30 years
C.2. Crediting period of project activity
C.2.1. Type of crediting period
>> Fixed crediting period
C.2.2. Start date of crediting period
>> 1 January 2016
C.2.3. Length of crediting period
>> 10 years
SECTION D. Environmental impacts
D.1. Analysis of environmental impacts
>> LFG projects typically do not require an approved EIA because the construction and operation of an
active LFG collection and utilization/flaring system constitutes a favourable environmental impact which
minimizes the negative effects of LFG emissions from the landfill. No significant environmental impacts
are expected to be caused by the development and implementation of the project. However the project
proponent has carried out an EIA for the development of the landfill. The project activity which is the
construction and operation of an active LFG collection and flaring system constitutes a favourable
environmental impact because it minimizes the negative effects of LFG emissions from the landfill. No
significant environmental impacts are expected to be caused by the development and implementation of
the project. Social impacts of the project also are expected to be positive, and include the following:



Improving safety by reducing explosion hazards from offsite methane migration and
accumulation.
Creating jobs associated with the design, construction, and operation of a system for LFG
collection and utilization/combustion, as a portion of the funds for project construction and
development are to be spent locally on labour needed for drilling, piping, constructing, and
operating the LFG system.
Encouraging local economic development by improving the environment, health, and safety in
the area and making it a more attractive place to live and do business.
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SECTION E. Local stakeholder consultation
E.1. Solicitation of comments from local stakeholders
>> A local stakeholder consultation workshop was organised by SWaMA on the 31st of October 2012.
The aim of the workshop was to create awareness among the local stakeholders about the solid waste
situation in Belize and the project on solid waste management to be implemented by SWaMA. The
workshop was organised to solicit their feedback, explore avenues as to how the project can be made a
success and encourage their participation in making Belize a clean and eco-friendly society . The
stakeholders were invited through invitation letters sent on the 17th of October 2012 by SWaMA. The
stakeholder workshop consisted of representatives from Belize Chambers of Commerce, Belize City
Council, Belize Tourism Industry Association, Belize Waste Control, Coastal Zone Management, Dept.
of Environment. A total of 17 people were present during the meeting.
E.2. Summary of comments received
>> The stakeholders have a positive opinion about the output of the project. They understand the
environmental, social and economic benefit of the project. They made comments on how various levels of
society can contribute to success of solid waste management in Belize. The points put forward by the
stakeholders are as follows:
1. The Church should be added to key groups to be targetted for future attention.
2. Household attitudes were very important, so there should be awareness in every household
3. In schools, the efforts should include attempting to reinforce that taught in the homes e.g.
instituting small fines for littering
4. Councils should be responsible for putting more bins in place, for there were currently insufficient
available.
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5. Laws should be enforced, and newspapers should publish the charges/fines against people.
6. There should be hard line taken for business owners who were guilty of related offences e.g. reasonable
compliance should be required for issuance/renewal of trade licenses.
7. There should be incentive programmes, introduced by door-to-door visitations in smaller communities
(especially if/where people are well known to each other)
8. The regional leadership should be more involved /engaged in future efforts, and in publicly supporting
planned actions, especially:
9. There should be focus on integrated educational efforts
10. Increase opportunities/actions for civic pride amongst garbage collectors/truck drivers.
E.3. Report on consideration of comments received
>> The project proponents were commended for their action towards environment protection.
Response to 1: There should be advocating on the biblical adage “cleanliness is next to Godliness” and
incorporate this message into sermons / actions
Response to 2: Household will be encouraged waste separation during disposal, secure waste properly
and dispose in dustbins only
Response to 3: Schools will be sensitized for incorporation of SWM in their curricula. There should be
proper supervision oby school administration and campaigns for SWM be encouraged.
Response 4: The municipal corporation will be informed to install more functional trash bins, proper
monitoring of waste and push legislations (amendments) to correct loopholes
Response 5: The municipal corporation together with legal department will be sensitized on proper
implementation and amendments for legislations in SWM
Response to 6: The business community should be taken into accountability
Response to 7: programs will be arranged incorporation with local NGOs
Response 8: Policy makers and politicians will be approached through media for supporting plans in
SWM
Response 9: School admistrations will be helped to organise and carry out integrated educational efforts
Response 10: Health and hygiene of garbage collectors will be looked into and proper communication
channels will be developed for garbage collectors and waste generators of a society.
SECTION F. Approval and authorization
>> Letter of Approval from host country DNA will be submitted once received.
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Appendix 1: Contact information of project participants
Organization
Street/P.O. Box
Building
City
State/Region
Postcode
Country
Telephone
Fax
E-mail
Website
Contact person
Title
Salutation
Last name
Middle name
First name
Department
Mobile
Direct fax
Direct tel.
Personal e-mail
Solid Waste Management Authority (SWaMA)
Market Square
Belmopan
Belize CA
Belize
802-1527
802-1527
solidwaste@mnrei.gov.bz
Mr. Gilroy Lewis
Director
Mr.
Lewis
Gilroy
sw.director@mnra.gov.bz
Appendix 2: Affirmation regarding public funding
There is no public funding from ANNEX I Country that results in diversion of ODA is involved in the
project activity
Appendix 3: Applicability of selected methodology
Information has been provided in Section B.2
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Appendix 4: Further background information on ex ante calculation of emission reductions
Not Applicable
Appendix 5: Further background information on monitoring plan
Not Applicable
Appendix 6: Summary of post registration changes
Not Applicable
----History of the document
Version
04.1
Date
11 April 2012
04.0
EB 66
13 March 2012
03
EB 28, Annex 34
15 December 2006
02
EB 20, Annex 14
08 July 2005
01
EB 07, Annex 05
21 January 2003
Decision Class: Regulatory
Document Type: Form
Business Function: Registration
Nature of revision
Editorial revision to change history box by adding EB meeting and annex
numbers in the Date column.
Revision required to ensure consistency with the “Guidelines for completing
the project design document form for small-scale CDM project activities”
(EB 66, Annex 9).
 The Board agreed to revise the CDM project design document for
small-scale activities (CDM-SSC-PDD), taking into account CDM-PDD
and CDM-NM.
 The Board agreed to revise the CDM SSC PDD to reflect guidance and
clarifications provided by the Board since version 01 of this document.
 As a consequence, the guidelines for completing CDM SSC PDD have
been revised accordingly to version 2. The latest version can be found
at <http://cdm.unfccc.int/Reference/Documents>.
Initial adoption.