> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.rainbowstandard.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.rainbowstandard.io/rainbow-standard-documents/public-consultations.md).

# Public consultations

Explore the results of our public consultations, including feedback summaries and responses that drive improvements in our standards and methodologies.

## Open public consultations

Public consultations are open for a minimum of 30 days. All relevant details can be accessed here with the results of these consultations.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>There are currently no open public consultations.  Feedback is always welcome on any Rainbow documentation using the <strong>Submit Feedback</strong> button at the top of the page.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Would you like to be notified of future consultations? Please [**contact us.**](https://rainbowstandard.io/general-inquiries)

## Closed public consultations

<table><thead><tr><th width="201">Document</th><th width="163">Start date</th><th width="153">Closing date</th><th>Useful links</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>BiCRS: Biomass burial V1.0</td><td>August 21st, 2026</td><td>September 22nd, 2026</td><td><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/168VrYqoS3X6lD3X0pW1qRCiAY3Zg7Y-K/view?usp=sharing">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Biobased construction materials V3.0</td><td>July 6th, 2026</td><td>August 6th, 2026</td><td><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zz1S3KVUpljBGYnmaNU2Bf_KvuwAJHUf/view?usp=sharing">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>BiCRS: Bio-oil in asphalt V1.0</td><td>May 27th, 2026</td><td>July 13th, 2026</td><td><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CYS_GlDBluK2sxAwFkmsH79CpRQCmcz/view?usp=sharing">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Biogenic carbon capture and storage</td><td>April 21st, 2026</td><td>May 28th, 2026</td><td><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uy53Q-dyhDK89nSfeWG6FGriQC27F_0y/view?usp=sharing">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Distributed open and closed kiln biochar</td><td>Feb 6th, 2026</td><td>March 17th, 2026</td><td><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_tDoXXZ7HXW5cdUGWCQqglgE8R0sk59z/view?usp=drive_link">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Rainbow Standard Rules V7.0 and Procedures Manual V3.0</td><td>November 25th 2025</td><td>December 28th 2025</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gRDKokI60uxEt2r9t7ZmQ7g9k01gleDdJRY3RTIPKxY/edit?usp=sharing">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Enhanced rock weathering V1.0</td><td>April 3 2025</td><td>May 5, 2025</td><td><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o3QMayulqBfXPNkWdc1CpQPQC5ItBgtH/view?usp=drive_link">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Mineralization of alkaline materials ex situ V1.0</td><td>June 20, 2025</td><td>July 23, 2025</td><td><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NamE0k-p2MAQYlellw4tceakcuYj2oz5/view?usp=sharing">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>BiCRS: Marine sub-sediment burial v1.0</td><td>February 7, 2025</td><td>March 10, 2025</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R0NklcRAmwKM9DfnYlk_XH9p6Uw8_BF3P4NcWxmjoK4/edit?usp=sharing">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Battery second life v1.0</td><td>December 4, 2024</td><td>January 6, 2025</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Syy6FHN7ZrBdA6oYQHoaeItXEO0tX5XbB10NClNizJo/edit?usp=sharing">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Biomass Carbon Removal Storage v1.0</td><td>September 12, 2024</td><td>October 12, 2024</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nfeViGu0Xx1mTsp2iOTZuTt7oy4z9pavkCWtF0NezRE/edit?gid=1359453849#gid=1359453849">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Biogas from anaerobic digestion v3.0</td><td>May 27, 2024</td><td>June 28, 2024</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1u_HjJ2B2D2Q454txweboWYNDbMKSoeacp4L6qvuDmR0/edit?usp=sharing">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Electronic device refurbishing v2.0</td><td>April 23, 2024</td><td>May 24, 2024</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bzjf5aFUqHtjDIQqEoqS4KGjuAaHkn0U_l5zVl-rW5k/edit?usp=sharing">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Riverse Standard Rules v6</td><td>March 12, 2024</td><td>April 12, 2024</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jdicooEKzfVWYHj2NtKYKgMJ5lSeX7hwxEQnCKmpnWI/edit?usp=sharing">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Biobased Construction Materials Methodology v2.0</td><td>January 24, 2024</td><td>March 1, 2024</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0IpqxGA2kA&#x26;ab_channel=Riverse">Watch the webinar<br></a><br><br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FFCd-9A2dNL7fVAAInW8nkdfnUoLSZyzIWmlmZMfbV8/edit#gid=1272317981">Responses to comments</a></td></tr><tr><td>Riverse Standard Rules for European Greentechs v5</td><td>February 1, 2023</td><td>March 8, 2023</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8qOJ3kNpc">Watch the webinar</a><br><br><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y7y-evrxHlfLXle6C0RNDffvzLbtEPBWPDLnZonnoTo/edit?usp=sharing">Responses to comments</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Access all archived versions of Rainbow Standard Documents and methodologies here :point\_down:

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[Archived documents](/other/archived-methodologies.md)
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