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Technical guideline listing

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This document lists technical guidelines prepared by the Technical Advisory Group to provide guidance on practical and technical aspects of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act and its... More ≫

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This document lists technical guidelines prepared by the Technical Advisory Group to provide guidance on practical and technical aspects of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act and its regulations. The Technical Advisory Group is a partnership between Agriculture and Irrigation and the Natural Resources Conservation Board, with representation from the livestock industry. Guidelines are reviewed and updated as needed every five years.

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STANDATA : electrical safety information bulletin : legislation : Safety Codes Act [Interpretations]

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Electrical STANDATA, developed jointly by Alberta Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council, are information bulletins containing interpretations, clarifications, recommended practices or... More ≫

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Electrical STANDATA, developed jointly by Alberta Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council, are information bulletins containing interpretations, clarifications, recommended practices or province-wide variances on Codes and Standards matters related to the Safety Codes Act.

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Alberta Social Housing Corporation housing accommodation types : fact sheets

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These fact sheets from Alberta Seniors and Housing were developed to support the Alberta Social Housing Corporation Design and Technical Guidelines. They provide summarized information about each... More ≫

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These fact sheets from Alberta Seniors and Housing were developed to support the Alberta Social Housing Corporation Design and Technical Guidelines. They provide summarized information about each housing accommodation type, including a brief explanation of the accommodation type, its functions, and key design characteristics. Each fact sheet includes a typical functional programme table to assist in planning areas for the specific accommodation type. Also includes a general fact sheet which provides a quick overview and summary of each accommodation type.

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Subsoil investigations for manure storage facilities and manure collection areas

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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil... More ≫

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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil investigation for a proposed manure storage facility or manure collection area.

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STANDATA : building code variance [Alberta Building Code 2014]

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The following STANDATA were issued under the 2014 edition of the Alberta Building Code. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code... More ≫

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The following STANDATA were issued under the 2014 edition of the Alberta Building Code. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code that they were issued under. Once a new Code comes into effect, all existing STANDATA are deemed to be obsolete and cannot be used for new construction. They are, however, still valid for evaluating code compliance of existing structures by fire services, insurance companies and by building inspectors in consideration of renovations and retrofits.

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Identifying manure storage facilities and manure collection areas at confined feeding operations

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Guidelines to help operators identify manure storage facilities and manure collection areas of confined feeding operations so that the groundwater protection requirements of the Agricultural... More ≫

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Guidelines to help operators identify manure storage facilities and manure collection areas of confined feeding operations so that the groundwater protection requirements of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act can be met.

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Alberta Indigenous climate capacity program guidelines

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The Alberta Indigenous Climate Capacity Program is a grant program that builds technical and leadership capacity within Indigenous communities and organizations in order to increase climate... More ≫

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The Alberta Indigenous Climate Capacity Program is a grant program that builds technical and leadership capacity within Indigenous communities and organizations in order to increase climate leadership knowledge, prepare indigenous communities for green-energy economic development, and increase awareness and understanding of how local actions can decrease greenhouse gas emissions. This fact sheet outlines eligibility requirements, the types of projects eligible for funding, and application details.

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Leak detection groundwater sampling

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The purpose is to provide guidance on how to collect groundwater samples from leakage detection monitoring wells at confined feeding operations. And to ensure that groundwater samples are... More ≫

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The purpose is to provide guidance on how to collect groundwater samples from leakage detection monitoring wells at confined feeding operations. And to ensure that groundwater samples are correctly and consistently collected, to provide accurate data and support sound technical decisions

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Temporary suspension of manure storage facilities

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This guideline outlines procedures for temporary suspension of a manure storage facility. Emphasis is given to temporary suspension of earthen liquid manure storage facilities (EMS) because of the... More ≫

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This guideline outlines procedures for temporary suspension of a manure storage facility. Emphasis is given to temporary suspension of earthen liquid manure storage facilities (EMS) because of the increased risk posed by liquid manure. This guideline was developed by the Technical Advisory Group, a partnership between Agriculture and Rural Development, the Natural Resources Conservation Board and the agricultural industry.

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Closure of manure storage facilities and manure collection areas

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to: provide guidance on the closure of manure storage facilities and manure collection areas; and, protect groundwater and surface water from contamination.

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