Summary of Rule Updates and Changes to Standard Documents

23.10.2019 Rule Updates

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Document name	Version	Released date
Microscale Project Requirements	1.2	23.10.2019
Principles & Requirements	2.1	31.01.2025
Programme of Activity Requirements and Procedures	3.0	12.11.2024
Safeguarding Principles & Requirements	2.1	29.06.2023
Community Services Activity Requirements	1.2	23.10.2019
Land-use & Forests Activity Requirements	1.2.1	2.04.2020
Renewable Energy Activity Requirements	1.4	16.08.2021
GHG Emissions Reductions & Sequestration Product Requirements	3.1	24.04.2025
Renewable Energy Label Product Requirements	1.2	23.10.2019

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