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Alberta ambient air quality guideline for total reduced sulphur

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Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives are developed to provide protection of human health and the environment to an extent technically and economically feasible, and reflective of Albertans’... More ≫

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Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives are developed to provide protection of human health and the environment to an extent technically and economically feasible, and reflective of Albertans’ social concerns. This document provides objective levels for Total Reduced Sulphur, as well as a short description of the substance and the effects of exposure to Total Reduced Sulphur on humans.

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Reforestation standard of Alberta

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The RSA is designed to determine the forest regeneration status of young managed stands relative to an assumed future condition. The standard provides detailed descriptions of the office and field... More ≫

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The RSA is designed to determine the forest regeneration status of young managed stands relative to an assumed future condition. The standard provides detailed descriptions of the office and field procedures and imparts practical aids and tools to assist timber disposition holders in conducting forest regeneration assessments. The information obtained by using the RSA is intended to support a wide variety of activities including regulatory requirements, planning applications, forest regeneration monitoring and decision making.

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Meat facility standards [2022]

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat... More ≫

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat Inspection Regulation, which requires the licensed operator to comply with the MFS. It describes the minimum regulatory requirements for the facility environment and for food production controls.

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Standards for zoos in Alberta [2022]

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Compliance with the Alberta zoo standards ensure that facilities requiring an Alberta zoo permit meet acceptable standards that provide a suitable environment for the animal collections and... More ≫

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Compliance with the Alberta zoo standards ensure that facilities requiring an Alberta zoo permit meet acceptable standards that provide a suitable environment for the animal collections and visitors and an environment that emphasizes education. Where off-site display occurs, the standards ensure that there is minimum risk to surrounding free-ranging wildlife, domestic animals and people, and in some cases provide an opportunity for scientific research and animal propagation to support wildlife conservation programs.

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Alberta vegetation inventory standards. Version 2.1.5

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The Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) is a standardized digital forest inventory product that is used to spatially identify the type, extent and condition of forest vegetation. The AVI is also a... More ≫

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The Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) is a standardized digital forest inventory product that is used to spatially identify the type, extent and condition of forest vegetation. The AVI is also a detailed, spatially-explicit standard to assist in the decision-making process for forest management planning, wildfire management, wildlife habitat classification, ecological classification and integrated resource management activities. The establishment of AVI standards helps ensure data quality, consistency, and compatibility with Government of Alberta forest inventory database architecture, as the responsibility to acquire AVI data is shared between forest management agreement holders and the Province.

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Technical standards and specification manual for natural gas distribution systems in Alberta. 7th edition

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The Technical Standards Manual covers the key aspects of safety, design, construction and operation, which the Chief Officer (as defined in the Gas Distribution Act) considers necessary for the... More ≫

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The Technical Standards Manual covers the key aspects of safety, design, construction and operation, which the Chief Officer (as defined in the Gas Distribution Act) considers necessary for the controlled, coordinated development of gas distribution pipeline infrastructure throughout Alberta so as to serve the largest number of Albertans in an efficient, safe and economical way. Appropriate technical resources, including the use of qualified gas distribution professionals, are required to aid in its interpretation.

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Food retail and foodservices code

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The Food Retail and Foodservice Code consists of model requirements for safeguarding public health and assuring food safety. Working through the Canadian Food Inspection System, government and... More ≫

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The Food Retail and Foodservice Code consists of model requirements for safeguarding public health and assuring food safety. Working through the Canadian Food Inspection System, government and industry have developed a model regulation, the Food Retail and Foodservices Regulation, as well as this accompanying code of practice for the foodservice and food retail industries. The two documents provide a common set of harmonized food safety standards and operational guidelines that are recognized by government, the food industry and consumers. The Code manual provides practical, user-friendly interpretations and guidance for compliance with legislation.

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Alberta ambient air quality objectives and guidelines : fine particulate matter (PM2.5)

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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 and guidelines for fine particulate matter, as well as a short description of the substance and the effects of exposure to fine particulate matter on humans, other animals, and vegetation.

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Alberta Forest Genetic Resource Management and Conservation Standards. Third revision of STIA

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The standards in this publication are released under the Timber Management Regulation and represent rules to facilitate the collection, development, processing, documentation, tracking, custody... More ≫

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The standards in this publication are released under the Timber Management Regulation and represent rules to facilitate the collection, development, processing, documentation, tracking, custody and eventual use of forest reproductive materials. The forest genetic resources of Alberta are crucial to the long-term economic and ecological stability of the province. Without proper management, human activity can lead to genetic erosion, reduced fitness and loss of evolutionary resilience in wild populations, and can also reduce opportunities for development of new and useful plant varieties and gene products.

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Alberta ambient air quality objectives : naphthalene

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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 naphthalene, as well as a short description of the substance and the effects of exposure to naphthalene on humans, other animals, and vegetation.

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