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Alberta timber harvest planning and operating ground rules [2022]

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Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in forest management plans and other... More ≫

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Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in forest management plans and other higher-level plans such as integrated resource plans. Ground rules establish practices that minimize the chance of negative effects from timber harvesting and forest management operations and activities.

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Director's guide to issuing access permits for group activities, guiding and instructing

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The purpose of this guide is to provide Government of Alberta staff responsible for issuing access permits under the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) with guidance as it relates to... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide Government of Alberta staff responsible for issuing access permits under the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) with guidance as it relates to group activities that are for a commercial purpose or recreational purpose and that are likely to create “loss or damage” on vacant public lands. In addition, this is intended to provide guidance for instructional and guided group activities conducted by commercial and non-profit organizations.

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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone water quality management program

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Establishes a clear and consistent wastewater and runoff management approach in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone (IH-DIZ). The program outlines monitoring and reporting... More ≫

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Establishes a clear and consistent wastewater and runoff management approach in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone (IH-DIZ). The program outlines monitoring and reporting requirements to be met by industrial facilities and identifies additional monitoring programs to be established within the IH-DIZ reach of the North Saskatchewan River. Data collected from the monitoring activities will be used to inform load-based management within the zone and will also help to verify the overall success of the program in achieving the environmental objective to maintain or improve water quality.

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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone framework

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The Framework effectively designates the Industrial Heartland as Alberta's first Designated Industrial Zone. The document summarizes key operational policies for managing the designated industrial... More ≫

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The Framework effectively designates the Industrial Heartland as Alberta's first Designated Industrial Zone. The document summarizes key operational policies for managing the designated industrial zone and guides partners and statutory decision-makers on processes and protocols for management initiatives in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone.

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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone : non-methane hydrocarbons as an additional indicator

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Designated Industrial Zones in Alberta are areas targeted for strategic investment and development of clustered industrial development and economic diversification. Management goals for Designated... More ≫

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Designated Industrial Zones in Alberta are areas targeted for strategic investment and development of clustered industrial development and economic diversification. Management goals for Designated Industrial Zones include regulatory streamlining, cluster infrastructure development, and the minimization of cumulative effects on the environment. This document summarizes how non-methane hydrocarbons will be monitored to evaluate whether environmental outcomes for air quality are being met in the designated industrial zone.

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Air emissions requirement policy for the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone

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The purpose of this document is to identify Emissions Requirements for new industrial air emission sources and Targets for existing industrial air emission sources, along with associated... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to identify Emissions Requirements for new industrial air emission sources and Targets for existing industrial air emission sources, along with associated requirements with respect to implementation.

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Affordable housing asset management framework : managing government-owned real estate assets

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The Affordable Housing Asset Management Framework supports asset management and decision making for government-owned affordable housing assets. It serves as a companion document to Stronger... More ≫

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The Affordable Housing Asset Management Framework supports asset management and decision making for government-owned affordable housing assets. It serves as a companion document to Stronger Foundations: Alberta’s 10-Year Strategy to Improve and Expand Affordable Housing. The framework is intended to provide transparency and clarity to stakeholders on how the Alberta Social Housing Corporation will manage assets to achieve goals and outcomes, including criteria for asset sales, transfers, retention and investment.

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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone : regulatory process description for the authorization of new water intake works on the North Saskatchewan River

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Describes the regulatory process for applicants looking to construct new water intake works on the North Saskatchewan River for industrial developments in the Industrial Heartland Designated... More ≫

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Describes the regulatory process for applicants looking to construct new water intake works on the North Saskatchewan River for industrial developments in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone. Identifies the provincial and federal regulatory and Indigenous consultation processes and information requirements for new water intake works.

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Standards for micro waterworks systems

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The Standards for Micro Waterworks Systems (the Micro Standards) outline both the minimum treatment and operational requirements and provide guidance and best practices that are relevant to micro... More ≫

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The Standards for Micro Waterworks Systems (the Micro Standards) outline both the minimum treatment and operational requirements and provide guidance and best practices that are relevant to micro waterworks systems regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks.

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Alberta acid deposition management framework [2022]

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This framework is intended to identify potential acidification issues at an early stage and to establish a tiered approach to addressing these issues depending on their magnitude. Interpretation... More ≫

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This framework is intended to identify potential acidification issues at an early stage and to establish a tiered approach to addressing these issues depending on their magnitude. Interpretation of the framework is supported by the companion Handbook for Assessing Regional Acid Deposition Exceedances, which also includes an updated critical load method for industrial regulatory applications within Alberta's air management system. This record also includes a document containing stakeholder comments on the original draft framework, and Environment and Parks' responses to these comments.

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