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Guidelines for the establishment of dangerous goods routes in Alberta municipalities

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These guidelines are intended to help municipalities assess the effect of restrictive routing on those being regulated and on those it might deprive of essential services. All affected parties... More ≫

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These guidelines are intended to help municipalities assess the effect of restrictive routing on those being regulated and on those it might deprive of essential services. All affected parties should be consulted to ensure maximum acceptance and maximum compliance.

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On-farm slaughter operation technical guide : Meat Inspection Regulation

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A technical guide of regulatory requirements for parties interested in conducting an on-farm slaughter operation.

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Alberta ambient air quality guideline for total reduced sulphur

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Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives are developed to provide protection of human health and the environment to an extent technically and economically feasible, and reflective of Albertans’... More ≫

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Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives are developed to provide protection of human health and the environment to an extent technically and economically feasible, and reflective of Albertans’ social concerns. This document provides objective levels for Total Reduced Sulphur, as well as a short description of the substance and the effects of exposure to Total Reduced Sulphur on humans.

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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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Recommendations to update Alberta tier 1 guidelines for dioxins and furans

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This document provides the final review of the scientific panel and recommendations to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. It was produced by the Scientific Working Group for Contaminated... More ≫

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This document provides the final review of the scientific panel and recommendations to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. It was produced by the Scientific Working Group for Contaminated Sites in Alberta, a technical working group consisting of regulators from Alberta Health, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Health Services, and the Alberta Energy Regulator. The group was tasked with reviewing the information and providing a final recommendation to the department.

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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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Monitoring well construction, installation and development

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This guideline outlines recommended and preferred protocols to construct, install and develop groundwater monitoring wells at confined feeding operations regulated under the Agricultural Operation... More ≫

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This guideline outlines recommended and preferred protocols to construct, install and develop groundwater monitoring wells at confined feeding operations regulated under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act. Monitoring wells must be constructed, installed and developed by knowledgeable and experienced individuals under the guidance of a suitably qualified professional.

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Reclamation of groundwater monitoring wells

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The purpose is to guide reclamation of groundwater monitoring wells. It's intended for confined feeding operators with groundwater monitoring wells that are no longer required, and for consultants... More ≫

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The purpose is to guide reclamation of groundwater monitoring wells. It's intended for confined feeding operators with groundwater monitoring wells that are no longer required, and for consultants or contractors conducting monitoring well reclamation work.

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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 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 because of the increased risk posed by liquid manure.

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The WaterSHED monitoring program : technical progress report 2018-2021

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This is the second technical report from the multistakeholder WaterSHED water quality monitoring program of North Saskatchewan River Basin tributaries. The report includes a summary of program... More ≫

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This is the second technical report from the multistakeholder WaterSHED water quality monitoring program of North Saskatchewan River Basin tributaries. The report includes a summary of program operation, results from water quality sampling and flow monitoring, assessments of water quality relative to surface water quality guidelines, and quantification of mass export of several water quality parameters from tributaries across the basin. The report concludes with a review of program learnings realized during operation of the WaterSHED monitoring program and descriptions of ongoing and future work.

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