Functions of DNA

The Designated National Authority shallDNA. (a) receive, process and consider applications for CDM project under regulation 7; (b) receive, process and consider applications for approval by project design documents and where appropriate provide comments on project design documents; 228 Environmental Protection (c) issue letters of approval to project proponents in respect of application for CDM Projects; (d) establish and maintain a register of designated operational entities contemplated in paragraph 20 of Decision 17/ CP.7; (e) liaise with and render assistance to any designated operational entity on request; (f) establish and maintain a register of all Belize CDM projects validated, verified or certified by designated operational entity; (g) establish advisory committees as the DNA deems necessary pursuant regulation 5; (h) request technical advice from experts during the process of project evaluation, including the hiring of consultants to undertake site visits (the cost of which is to be borne by the Project (i) implement these Regulations; (j) perform such other functions or duties as maybe required in order to give effect to the provisions of the Kyoto Protocol. Third Schedule.