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Provincial air quality photochemical modelling

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This report is the final deliverable of an air quality modelling contract. The study built upon previous modelling studies focused on central Alberta and expanded the scope to include all regions... More ≫

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This report is the final deliverable of an air quality modelling contract. The study built upon previous modelling studies focused on central Alberta and expanded the scope to include all regions of Alberta. Other improvements in this study included modelling a complete calendar year, emissions inventory updates for key sectors, and sector-based source apportionment for seven distinct sectors. Province-wide source apportionment will help inform air quality management initiatives, such as managing against the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards and other provincial air quality frameworks.

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Annual emissions inventory report standard and guidance document : 2018 and 2019 emissions inventory years. Version 1.0

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Includes information to assist EPEA-approved industrial operations with meeting the annual emissions inventory reporting requirements set out in the Air Monitoring Directive Reporting Chapter and... More ≫

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Includes information to assist EPEA-approved industrial operations with meeting the annual emissions inventory reporting requirements set out in the Air Monitoring Directive Reporting Chapter and the Substance Release Regulation. Although mainly a guidance document, the AEIR Standard is also a reporting standard and does have some mandatory requirements that are required to be met or followed.

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Surface water quality of Lower Athabasca River tributaries

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This study investigates key issues identified in the Joint Canada-Alberta Oil Sands Monitoring program regarding water quality of tributaries to the lower Athabasca River, specifically: the... More ≫

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This study investigates key issues identified in the Joint Canada-Alberta Oil Sands Monitoring program regarding water quality of tributaries to the lower Athabasca River, specifically: the current state of water quality; the distribution of contaminants; whether the presence of toxic substances is increasing or decreasing, and their rate of change' and whether substances added to the rivers by natural and man-made discharges are likely to cause deterioration of water quality.

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Surface water quality of the Athabasca, Peace and Slave rivers and riverine waterbodies within the Peace-Athabasca delta

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This study investigates key issues identified in the Joint Canada-Alberta Oil Sands Monitoring program regarding water quality of the Lower Athabasca River mainstem and the downstream... More ≫

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This study investigates key issues identified in the Joint Canada-Alberta Oil Sands Monitoring program regarding water quality of the Lower Athabasca River mainstem and the downstream Peace-Athabasca delta, specifically: the current state of water quality; the distribution of contaminants in surface water; and whether substances added to the rivers by natural and man-made discharges are likely to cause deterioration of water quality.

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Recommendations to reduce non-point source air emissions in Alberta

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Non-point source pollution originates from many different and diffuse sources, which collectively can have a significant impact on air quality. The Non-Point Source Project of the Clean Air... More ≫

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Non-point source pollution originates from many different and diffuse sources, which collectively can have a significant impact on air quality. The Non-Point Source Project of the Clean Air Strategic Alliance began in November 2015 with the goal of recommending management actions to reduce air emissions from non-point sources in Alberta, focusing on areas that were approaching or not achieving the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards. This report presents the findings of the project and makes recommendations related to mobile sources (transportation), construction operations and road dust, open-air burning, commercial and residential heating, industrial non-point sources, land-use planning, addressing non-point source knowledge gaps and uncertainties, and considering air quality co-benefits with climate change initiatives.

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Ammonia and particulate matter emissions inventory for confined feeding operations in Alberta. Third edition

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This updated inventory provides a temporal and spatial estimation of ammonia and particulate matter emissions associated with confined feeding operations in Alberta in 2016.

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Leak detection groundwater sampling

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The purpose is to provide guidance on how to collect groundwater samples from leakage detection monitoring wells at confined feeding operations. And to ensure that groundwater samples are... More ≫

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The purpose is to provide guidance on how to collect groundwater samples from leakage detection monitoring wells at confined feeding operations. And to ensure that groundwater samples are correctly and consistently collected, to provide accurate data and support sound technical decisions

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Leak detection groundwater monitoring parameters

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to: - provide guidance on the monitoring parameters required for leak detection groundwater monitoring at liquid manure storage facilities ; - ensure... More ≫

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to: - provide guidance on the monitoring parameters required for leak detection groundwater monitoring at liquid manure storage facilities ; - ensure that appropriate parameters are analyzed ; - ensure that the performance of manure storage facilities is accurately assessed.

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Air pollution control technology review for the chemical and fertilizer sectors

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The document reports on the range of commercially available pollution prevention and control technologies currently available for major air emission sources at chemical and fertilizer plants. The... More ≫

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The document reports on the range of commercially available pollution prevention and control technologies currently available for major air emission sources at chemical and fertilizer plants. The work also includes a jurisdictional review of current environmental regulatory requirements enacted by leading authorities as they apply to air emissions from the chemical and fertilizer sectors.

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Capital Region and Red Deer fine particulate matter responses : education and outreach opportunities

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This document outlines Education and Outreach Opportunities. It was developed with stakeholders from both Capital Region and Red Deer to support implementation of Objective 3: Engagement. Although... More ≫

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This document outlines Education and Outreach Opportunities. It was developed with stakeholders from both Capital Region and Red Deer to support implementation of Objective 3: Engagement. Although focused on fine particulate matter, the document can be used to inform general air quality literacy and is future focused to guide coordination, priority, and delivery of outreach activities.

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