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Guidance for managing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from reciprocating engines used for electricity generation : staff directive

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The guide offers guidance to statutory decision-makers in Alberta Environment and Protected Areas when making regulatory decisions related to reciprocating engines. It also provides guidance for... More ≫

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The guide offers guidance to statutory decision-makers in Alberta Environment and Protected Areas when making regulatory decisions related to reciprocating engines. It also provides guidance for facility owners in meeting regulatory requirements.

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Air quality : natural and human pollution sources

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Alberta has a comprehensive air quality management system that is used to address air quality issues and concerns. Air quality can be affected by both natural and human sources. When substances... More ≫

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Alberta has a comprehensive air quality management system that is used to address air quality issues and concerns. Air quality can be affected by both natural and human sources. When substances from natural and anthropogenic, or human, sources accumulate in the atmosphere, air quality can degrade and affect human and ecosystem health.

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Horse River Wildfire May 2016 : updated preliminary air quality assessment

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This technical report provides updated preliminary air quality data and interpretation from the communities affected by the Horse River wildfire. It includes preliminary air data from five air... More ≫

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This technical report provides updated preliminary air quality data and interpretation from the communities affected by the Horse River wildfire. It includes preliminary air data from five air quality monitoring stations in the Wood Buffalo Environmental Association network, and five temporary or mobile stations, from April 24th to May 30, 2016. Data is preliminary and has not undergone a complete quality control, as it represents what was available to Alberta Health during the wildfire.

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Emission guidelines for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) for new boilers, heaters and turbines using gaseous fuels based on a review of best available technology economically achievable (BATEA)

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This interim guideline updates NOx emissions criteria for stationary sources to address concerns as to the applicability of existing guidelines in the light of technology improvements.

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Management of industrial sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions in Alberta : description of the existing system

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This paper presents an overview of the existing management system for controlling industrial emission sources, with emphasis on two of the key contributors to acidic deposition: sulphur dioxide... More ≫

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This paper presents an overview of the existing management system for controlling industrial emission sources, with emphasis on two of the key contributors to acidic deposition: sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

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Emission inventories of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and ammonia in Alberta 1963 to 1995 : a review

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Definitions and objectives of air pollutant emission inventories are given. The elements of effective management and planning of inventories are reviewed. A review of emission inventories for... More ≫

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Definitions and objectives of air pollutant emission inventories are given. The elements of effective management and planning of inventories are reviewed. A review of emission inventories for Alberta of acidifying emissions, including sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and ammonia, is conducted. From these inventories, trends of sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen emissions are analyzed for the province. Current and planned work in the area of acidifying emission inventories is outlined.

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