1. Project Team Leader (TL) presents TC Profile and Synopsis to Japan Special Fund Team (JSFT).
2. TL receives positive response from JSFT.
3. TL submits formal TC profile, Synopsis, detailed budget and TC # to JSFT.
   • JSFT presents proposal to Japanese Executive Director's Office (JEXD).
   • JEXD submits project to the Government of Japan.
4. TL receives the Green Light Notice from the Government of Japan.
5. TL submits the request for formal approval with the final version of Plan of Operations to JSFT.
6. TL receives the Formal Approval Notice.
7. TL obtains Bank approval (ATN #).

Banks Project Approval Authority:

(a) For Project Preparation and Start-up activities prior to the first Disbursement
Not exceed US$750,000	Country Division Chief and Sector Division Chief (acting jointly).
More than US$750,000	Board Agenda for formal Consideration
(b) Operations other than those referred in the above (a)
Not exceed US$150,000	Manager's Approval
More than US$150,000 and not exceed US$750,000	President's Approval if TC is a part of -- TC general program approved by the Board, Country Paper or Regional Paper approved by the Board, TC mid-year report approved by the Board. Board Short Procedure if the TC does not meet either (1), (2) or (3)
More than US$750,000	Board Agenda for formal Consideration