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2010 reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities : application guidelines

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This guide provides reclamation certificate application information to oil and gas operators. Information in this guide has been compiled from conservation and reclamation information letters,... More ≫

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This guide provides reclamation certificate application information to oil and gas operators. Information in this guide has been compiled from conservation and reclamation information letters, remediation and reclamation fact sheets, and the 2010 Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities (Alberta Environment 2010). It is intended to be updated regularly in order to answer questions and provide explanations to clarify Alberta Environment's expectations. This application guidelines have been replaced by Alberta Energy Regulator, Specified Enactment Direction 002 : Application Submission Requirements and Guidance for Reclamation Certificates for Well Sites and Associated Facilities (July 24, 2018).

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Liability for contamination on upstream oil and gas sites

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Provides information on the regulatory framework for liability for upstream oil and gas sites, such as well sites, oil production sites, pipelines and batteries, that have some contamination above... More ≫

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Provides information on the regulatory framework for liability for upstream oil and gas sites, such as well sites, oil production sites, pipelines and batteries, that have some contamination above acceptable environmental standards or that demonstrate adverse effects.

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Standard detailed site assessment forms for wellsite certification

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Includes the Standard Detailed Site Assessment forms to streamline the certification process.

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Reclamation certificate application fees for wellsites and associated facilities and access roads - 2001 update

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This information letter clarifies how fees will be applied to reclamation certificate applications for wellsites, oil production sites or batteries and their associated facilities.

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Wellsite reclamation certificate application form

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Explains changes made to the Wellsite Reclamation Certificate Application Form in the revised 2001 version. Includes a copy of the revised form.

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Pre-construction assessment report for wellsites

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In February and March 1998, public meetings were held in 10 locations throughout Alberta to discuss reclamation criteria and the certification process for wellsites. This information letter... More ≫

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In February and March 1998, public meetings were held in 10 locations throughout Alberta to discuss reclamation criteria and the certification process for wellsites. This information letter discusses one of the recommendations that resulted from this meeting, namely that pre-construction reports be provided to affected landowners.

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Sample abandonment letter for wellsites

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This information letter provides a sample abandonment letter that wellsite operators can use to notify landowners that a well is being abandoned, prior to closure of the well.

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Reclamation certification process for wellsites

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Alberta Land Conservation and Reclamation Council conservation and reclamation information letter on Reclamation Certificate Process For Wellsites

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Guidelines for reclamation to forest vegetation in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region

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The cost-effective creation of sustainable reclaimed ecosystems similar to those found in the Athabasca Oil Sands region requires detailed planning of landscapes, soils, vegetation, and... More ≫

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The cost-effective creation of sustainable reclaimed ecosystems similar to those found in the Athabasca Oil Sands region requires detailed planning of landscapes, soils, vegetation, and technologies. Guidelines for Reclamation to Forest Forest Vegetation in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region provide a process for establishing commercial forests similar to ecosite phase vegetation of the Central Mixed Wood Sub-Region of the Boreal Forest. This information letter provides a brief introduction to the process and its uses.

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Crown petroleum and natural gas rights : changes to identification of major surface concerns on private land

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This information letter provides notice that Alberta Environmental Protection no longer places addenda on private land with respect to potential surface access restrictions.

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