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Best management practices for conservation of reclamation materials in the mineable oil sands region of Alberta (2011)

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The Best Management Practices for Conservation of Reclamation Materials in the Mineable Oil Sands Region of Alberta is used by oil sands mine companies to develop annual soil salvage and placement... More ≫

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The Best Management Practices for Conservation of Reclamation Materials in the Mineable Oil Sands Region of Alberta is used by oil sands mine companies to develop annual soil salvage and placement plans, mine reclamation plans and mine closure plans.

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Revegetation of active tailings dams for oil sands mines

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The information provided in this fact sheet is to be used by oil sands mine operators as a guide to understanding Alberta Environment’s expectation regarding dam safety and progressive reclamation... More ≫

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The information provided in this fact sheet is to be used by oil sands mine operators as a guide to understanding Alberta Environment’s expectation regarding dam safety and progressive reclamation (including revegetation) of active oil sands tailings dams.

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Water Act : licences [2008]

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To divert and use surface or ground water in Alberta requires a licence under the province's Water Act. The licence identifies the water source, location of diversion site, volume, rate and timing... More ≫

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To divert and use surface or ground water in Alberta requires a licence under the province's Water Act. The licence identifies the water source, location of diversion site, volume, rate and timing of water to be diverted, priority of the "water right" established by the licence, and nay conditions the diversion must adhere to.

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Water Act fact sheet : approvals and licences

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This fact sheet outlines that an approval or licence be obtained before undertaking a construction activity in a water body or before diverting and using water (suface water and groundwater).

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