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Air quality monitoring the neighbourhood of Calder, Edmonton : winter, summer 2004 and winter 2005 : final report

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Residents of the Calder neigbourhood in Edmonton had concerns with diesel fume impacts on the air quality in the area resulting from a Canadian National rail yard located just south of the... More ≫

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Residents of the Calder neigbourhood in Edmonton had concerns with diesel fume impacts on the air quality in the area resulting from a Canadian National rail yard located just south of the neighbourhood. Alberta Environment conducted mobile air monitoring surveys in the winter and summer of 2004 and the winter of 2005. In general, pollutant concentrations in the neighbourhood were not significantly different from concentrations measured at the comparison stations outside the Calder neighbourhood.

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Quantification protocol for fuel switching in mobile equipment. Version 1.0

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This quantification protocol describes the process for quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions resulting from converting mobile fleets to lower-greenhouse gas intensity fuels while... More ≫

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This quantification protocol describes the process for quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions resulting from converting mobile fleets to lower-greenhouse gas intensity fuels while maintaining an equal or greater level of service.

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Quantification protocol for solution gas conservation. Version 1.0

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This quantification is written for the solution gas conservation system operator or a solution gas conservation project developer. Familiarity with and general understanding of the operation of a... More ≫

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This quantification is written for the solution gas conservation system operator or a solution gas conservation project developer. Familiarity with and general understanding of the operation of a solution gas conservation facility is required.

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Guidance on air emissions and monitoring requirements during combustion of non-gaseous fuels

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The purpose of this document is to guide project proponents and regulators on air emissions and monitoring expectations where non-gaseous fuels are the proposed fuel source for specified types of... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to guide project proponents and regulators on air emissions and monitoring expectations where non-gaseous fuels are the proposed fuel source for specified types of equipment. This guidance is based on technical studies conducted for Alberta Environment on the use of non-gaseous fuels in the oil sands for steam production. Emission ranges are based on an assessment of available control technologies.

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Alberta ambient air quality objectives : nitrogen dioxide

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Alberta’s ambient air quality objectives and guidelines are developed to protect Alberta’s air quality. They are intended to provide protection of the environment and human health to an extent... More ≫

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Alberta’s ambient air quality objectives and guidelines are developed to protect Alberta’s air quality. They are intended to provide protection of the environment and human health to an extent technically and economically feasible, as well as socially and politically acceptable. This document provides objective levels for nitrogen dioxide, as well as a short description of the substance and the effects of exposure to nitrogen dioxide on humans, other animals, and vegetation.

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A report on air quality monitoring conducted in the Three Creeks area (phase II)

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This interim report had identified the presence of a variety of hydrocarbons in the Three Creeks area. At times, these hydrocarbons were detected in elevated concentrations. No Alberta Ambient Air... More ≫

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This interim report had identified the presence of a variety of hydrocarbons in the Three Creeks area. At times, these hydrocarbons were detected in elevated concentrations. No Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives were exceeded for any of the samples that had the appropriate sampling intervals.

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Assessment report on arsenic for developing ambient air quality objectives : 2011 update

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Ambient air quality objectives are established as part of the Alberta air quality management system. The purpose of this assessment report was to provide a review of scientific and technical... More ≫

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Ambient air quality objectives are established as part of the Alberta air quality management system. The purpose of this assessment report was to provide a review of scientific and technical information to assist in evaluating the basis and background for an ambient air quality objective for arsenic. Arsenic and its compounds are used in a number of applications and industrial processes. Chrome copper arsenate is used as a wood preservative. Other uses of arsenic and its compounds include the manufacturing of glass, metallurgy, the manufacturing of gallium arsenide for the electronics industry and some medical applications. In Alberta, the power and electrical utilities sector as well as the wood industry (wood preserving) contribute to arsenic emissions.

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Alberta ambient air quality objectives : sulphur dioxide

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Alberta’s ambient air quality objectives and guidelines are developed to protect Alberta’s air quality. They are intended to provide protection of the environment and human health to an extent... More ≫

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Alberta’s ambient air quality objectives and guidelines are developed to protect Alberta’s air quality. They are intended to provide protection of the environment and human health to an extent technically and economically feasible, as well as socially and politically acceptable. This document provides objective levels for sulphur dioxide, as well as a short description of the substance and the effects of exposure to sulphur dioxide on humans, other animals, and vegetation.

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Assessment report on acrolein for developing ambient air quality objectives

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Ambient air quality objectives are established as part of the Alberta air quality management system. The purpose of this assessment report was to provide a review of scientific and technical... More ≫

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Ambient air quality objectives are established as part of the Alberta air quality management system. The purpose of this assessment report was to provide a review of scientific and technical information to assist in evaluating the basis and background for an ambient air quality objective for acrolein. Acrolein is a reactive unsaturated aldehyde that exists as a highly volatile clear or yellow liquid. The largest commercial use of acrolein is as a biocide for aquatic environments, specifically for eradicating floating aquatic weeds or bacteria in produced water. In Alberta, acrolein has also been used to scavenge hydrogen sulphide from produced fluid in petroleum operations.

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Quantification protocol for energy efficiency in commercial and institutional buildings. Version 1.0

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This document establishes approved methodology for quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions from energy efficiency measures implemented in commercial and institutional buildings. This... More ≫

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This document establishes approved methodology for quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions from energy efficiency measures implemented in commercial and institutional buildings. This quantification protocol can be used by project developers to quantify greenhouse gas emission reductions resulting from the implementation of energy conservation measures resulting from changes in management practices and/or actual building improvements in new and retrofit projects. Emissions reductions are calculated as a difference in energy use in the project condition compared to the baseline. New builds are required to establish a baseline based on applicable building codes and a project condition that incorporates changes beyond these minimum standards. Retrofit projects are required to establish a baseline based on a greater of one full calendar year or one full operating cycle of data for actual building operations. Any changes in baseline conditions such as weather or building occupancy...

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