Version 1.0
The Reserve is modularizing its Mine Methane Protocol. The protocol will address GHG emission reductions associated with destroying methane that would have otherwise been vented to the atmosphere from active and abandoned underground coal and Category III gassy trona mines.
The Reserve’s modular format consists of the Mine Methane Protocol that contains guidance applicable across all jurisdictions and jurisdiction modules that contain geographic-specific guidance.
| Protocol | Protocol Status | Jurisdiction Module | Jurisdiction Module Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Methane Protocol | Public comment closed on August 21 |
U.S. Module | Public comment closed on August 21 |
- Mine Methane Protocol – draft for Board consideration (September 10, 2026)
- Mine Methane Protocol – draft for Board consideration, redline from the public comment draft (September 10, 2026)
- US Module – draft for Board consideration (September 10, 2026)
- US Module – draft for Board consideration, redline from the public comment draft (September 10, 2026)
Public Comment Period
The public comment period for the Mine Methane Protocol and U.S. Module closed on August 21, 2026. No comments were received.
- Mine Methane Protocol – public comment draft
- Mine Methane Protocol – redlined version from U.S. Coal Mine Methane Protocol
- U.S. Module – public comment draft
- U.S. Module – redlined version from U.S. Coal Mine Methane Protocol
Public Comment Webinar
The Reserve held a webinar to discuss the draft protocol in detail and to solicit public comment on August 13, 2026.