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Land capability classification system for forest ecosystems in the oil sands, 3rd edition. Volume 1 : field manual for land capability determination

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The purpose of reclamation in Alberta is to achieve land capability equivalent to that which existed prior to disturbance. This manual is intended to facilitate evaluation of land capabilities for... More ≫

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The purpose of reclamation in Alberta is to achieve land capability equivalent to that which existed prior to disturbance. This manual is intended to facilitate evaluation of land capabilities for the forest ecosystems on natural and reclaimed lands in the Athabasca oil sands region, as required by Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act approvals and by terms of reference for environmental impact assessments. The manual outlines the procedure for determining land capability rating for natural and reclaimed soils in the region. Guidance is also provided for sampling methods and intensities.

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Turner Valley Gas Plant : surface water and groundwater monitoring programs

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The Turner Valley gas plant site, used for many decades for petroleum production and refining, was decommissioned after 1985 and was designated as a historic site in 1995. The objectives of the... More ≫

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The Turner Valley gas plant site, used for many decades for petroleum production and refining, was decommissioned after 1985 and was designated as a historic site in 1995. The objectives of the groundwater monitoring program were to: verify that known contaminants on site are not reaching the Sheep River; establish seasonal variation in flow and quality in the surface and groundwater regimes; and to provide information to be used in restoring and reclaiming the historic site in an environmentally effective way.

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Construction summary report : sulphur remediation, Turner Valley - gas plant

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Presents the results of a project to remove and/or remediate elemental sulphur found on the site of the Turner Valley gas plant. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas... More ≫

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Presents the results of a project to remove and/or remediate elemental sulphur found on the site of the Turner Valley gas plant. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas processing and refining facility and the site of Alberta’s first major oil and gas discovery, is a provincial historic resource and a national historic site.

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Turner valley - gas plant : removal of underground storage tanks and remediation of mercury contamination, construction summary report

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The Turner Valley gas plant site, used for many decades for petroleum production and refining, was decommissioned after 1985 and was designated as a historic site in 1995. A reclamation program... More ≫

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The Turner Valley gas plant site, used for many decades for petroleum production and refining, was decommissioned after 1985 and was designated as a historic site in 1995. A reclamation program was implemented for the redevelopment of the site. As part of the reclamation program, a contract was designed to address three issues identified on the gas plant land: interior mercury vapors, exterior mercury concentrations in soil, and risks to health and the environment by aging underground storage tanks present throughout the site.

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Turner Valley gas plant historic site : tour path mercury investigation, Turner Valley, Alberta

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Presents the results of a project to delineate and excavate soil impacted with high mercury concentrations. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas processing and refining... More ≫

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Presents the results of a project to delineate and excavate soil impacted with high mercury concentrations. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas processing and refining facility and the site of Alberta’s first major oil and gas discovery, is a provincial historic resource and a national historic site.

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Glossary of reclamation and remediation terms used in Alberta. Seventh edition

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This glossary was developed with the intent of providing those working in the field of reclamation in Alberta with a standardized set of definitions for reclamation terms.

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Guidelines for alternative soil handling procedures during pipeline construction

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Provides guidelines for the handling of problem soils during pipeline construction that require alternative soil handling procedures, while meeting the main criteria of achieving equivalent land... More ≫

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Provides guidelines for the handling of problem soils during pipeline construction that require alternative soil handling procedures, while meeting the main criteria of achieving equivalent land capability as expressed in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

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Alberta tier 1 criteria for contaminated soil assessment and remediation

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The Province of Alberta requires that a contaminated soil be remediated by the polluter or owner. The criteria outlined in this document are used to determine the need for remediation, and... More ≫

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The Province of Alberta requires that a contaminated soil be remediated by the polluter or owner. The criteria outlined in this document are used to determine the need for remediation, and quantify acceptable concentrations of soil contaminants.

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Guidelines for the disposal of sulphur containing solid waste

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This guideline will assist generators to dispose of sulphur containing solid wastes in an environmentally acceptable manner.

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