PCS METH DEV Deviation Request Form_v1.0

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Document identification

• Document code: PCS-METH-DEV

• Title: Request for Deviation from Approved Methodology/Tool

• Scope: Used by VVBs to request an approved deviation via the PCS Digital Portal with traceable case registration.

Version history and change log

Table DC-1. Revision history

Version	Date	Status	Summary of changes	Prepared by	Approved by
v1.0	TBD	Draft	Release for public consultation	PCS	TBD

Superseded versions

No superseded versions for v1.0.

Only the latest approved version of this form shall be used. Superseded versions shall be archived and retained for traceability and audit purposes. Printed or downloaded copies are uncontrolled; the PCS Portal version is the authoritative current version.

Purpose

For use by Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs) seeking an approved deviation from an existing PCS methodology or methodological tool. Submit via the PCS Digital Portal → Deviation Requests. Each request receives a Reference ID and blockchain timestamp.

Section 1 – VVB Information

Validation & Verification Body (VVB) Name
Project Submission Number & Project Title
VVB Contact (Email & Phone)
Portal Listing (URL, if available)	https://__________________

Section 2 – Deviation Summary

Title / Subject of Deviation (≤200 chars)
Deviation Type	☐ From an approved methodology/tool (specify reference ID, version, title) ☐ From non-standardized sections when applying standardized baselines (specify references for methodology/tool and standardized baselines)
Relevant PCS Methodology/Tool Reference(s)
Draft Project Submission Form (PSF) attached	☐ Yes ☐ No
Additional Information (optional)

Section 3 – Deviation Request Details

Describe the deviation and justify why it is required.

Assessment by VVB: Explain why this deviation does not require a methodology/tool revision.

Impact of the Deviation: Provide analysis of impacts on GHG reductions/removals, society, and environment.

Impact on GHG estimates
Impact on society
Environmental impact
Other impacts (specify)

Section 4 – Signature

Name of VVB Representative
Date (DD/MM/YYYY) & Digital Signature