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Response of the Government of Alberta to the request for review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (2014) by the Cold Lake First Nation

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Contains the Government of Alberta's response to an application from the Cold Lake First Nations requesting a review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. As per the Rules of Practice for... More ≫

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Contains the Government of Alberta's response to an application from the Cold Lake First Nations requesting a review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. As per the Rules of Practice for Conducting Reviews of Regional Plans, the response was submitted on June 26, 2014 by Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Counsel for the Government of Alberta.

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Feasibility study - Athabasca River basins : report

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The primary purpose of the feasibility study is to develop a water (floodplain) management plan for the flood-affected areas within the Athabasca Basins based on a benefit/cost analysis of... More ≫

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The primary purpose of the feasibility study is to develop a water (floodplain) management plan for the flood-affected areas within the Athabasca Basins based on a benefit/cost analysis of identified flood mitigation measures.

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Final report of Athabasca River water quality results in response to the Obed Mountain Mine release

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This final report summarises the analytical sample data collected by ESRD and analysed by both ESRD and its regulatory partners. The mine operator has also been conducting its own sample and... More ≫

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This final report summarises the analytical sample data collected by ESRD and analysed by both ESRD and its regulatory partners. The mine operator has also been conducting its own sample and data collection; however, these data are not included as part of this report.

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Athabasca River water management framework : Alberta's regulatory backstop to protect the Athabasca River

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Alberta Environment is setting strict limits on how much water oil sands companies can remove from the Athabasca River under a new framework that sets maximum withdrawals. With this unprecedented... More ≫

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Alberta Environment is setting strict limits on how much water oil sands companies can remove from the Athabasca River under a new framework that sets maximum withdrawals. With this unprecedented action, Alberta Environment is putting in place a water management framework for immediate protection of the Athabasca. Alberta is providing this regulatory backstop as an interim measure while key stakeholders continue to work on long-term planning to safeguard the river.

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2014 status of water quality : Athabasca River, Alberta at the Old Fort monitoring station : Water Quality Management Framework : Lower Athabasca Regional Plan

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This report presents the monthly water quality results for the Old Fort monitoring station, Athabasca River, Alberta for 2014. These data are provided to fulfill reporting requirements mandated by... More ≫

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This report presents the monthly water quality results for the Old Fort monitoring station, Athabasca River, Alberta for 2014. These data are provided to fulfill reporting requirements mandated by the Surface Water Quality Management Framework, which supports the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. The 2014 report is the first report produced by the Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Agency for the Lower Athabasca Region. Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development produced previous reports.

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Preliminary report of Athabasca River water quality results in response to the Obed Mountain Mine release

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A dyke failure on the Obed Mountain Mine site in the Hinton region on October 31, 2013 caused the release of an estimated 670,000 cubic metres of process water and suspended sediment into the... More ≫

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A dyke failure on the Obed Mountain Mine site in the Hinton region on October 31, 2013 caused the release of an estimated 670,000 cubic metres of process water and suspended sediment into the Apetowan and Plante Creeks. These creeks merge into the Athabasca River downstream of Hinton. A number of government departments and agencies have actively been involved in responding to this event. This preliminary report summarises the first week of analytical sample data collected by Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) and analysed by both ESRD and Alberta Health Services. Current near real-time turbidity data is also included.

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Request for review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (2014) : Mikisew Cree First Nation

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Application and supporting documentation from the Mikisew Cree First Nation requesting a review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. One of six requests for reviews of the plan, which came into... More ≫

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Application and supporting documentation from the Mikisew Cree First Nation requesting a review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. One of six requests for reviews of the plan, which came into force in September 2012. As per the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, a person who is directly and adversely affected by a regional plan or an amendment to a regional plan may, within 12 months from the date the regional plan or amendment affecting the person comes into force, request a review of the regional plan or amendment.

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Request for review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (2014) : Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation

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Application and supporting documentation from the Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation requesting a review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. One of six requests for reviews of the plan, which... More ≫

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Application and supporting documentation from the Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation requesting a review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. One of six requests for reviews of the plan, which came into force in September 2012. As per the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, a person who is directly and adversely affected by a regional plan or an amendment to a regional plan may, within 12 months from the date the regional plan or amendment affecting the person comes into force, request a review of the regional plan or amendment.

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Request for review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (2014) : Cold Lake First Nations

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Application and supporting documentation from the Cold Lake First Nations requesting a review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. One of six requests for reviews of the plan, which came into... More ≫

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Application and supporting documentation from the Cold Lake First Nations requesting a review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. One of six requests for reviews of the plan, which came into force in September 2012. As per the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, a person who is directly and adversely affected by a regional plan or an amendment to a regional plan may, within 12 months from the date the regional plan or amendment affecting the person comes into force, request a review of the regional plan or amendment.

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Request for review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (2014) : Fort McKay First Nation and Fort McKay Métis Community Association

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Application and supporting documentation from the Fort McKay First Nation and Fort McKay Métis Community Association requesting a review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. One of six requests... More ≫

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Application and supporting documentation from the Fort McKay First Nation and Fort McKay Métis Community Association requesting a review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. One of six requests for reviews of the plan, which came into force in September 2012. As per the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, a person who is directly and adversely affected by a regional plan or an amendment to a regional plan may, within 12 months from the date the regional plan or amendment affecting the person comes into force, request a review of the regional plan or amendment.

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