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Guidelines for submission of an annual conservation and reclamation report (annual C&R report) : under an Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act approval for an enhanced recovery in-situ oil sands and heavy oil processing plant and oil production site

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These guidelines serve to standardize the collection and reporting on an annual basis of soil handling, disturbance area, land reclamation accounting, and monitoring as defined in the... More ≫

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These guidelines serve to standardize the collection and reporting on an annual basis of soil handling, disturbance area, land reclamation accounting, and monitoring as defined in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act approval for commercial in-situ oil sands operations. The purpose of the guide is to clearly define the reporting requirements and simplify the review process. It provides a checklist for annual conservation and reclamation report content and submission requirements. This guide replaces the Guide to the Preparation of Applications and Reports for Coal & Oil Sands Operations, Alberta Environment, 1991.

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Guidelines for reclamation to forest vegetation in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region. Second edition

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The goal of this manual is to provide guidance on re-establishing the vegetation component of upland ecosystems on reclaimed landscapes, and on evaluating the success of re-establishment efforts.... More ≫

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The goal of this manual is to provide guidance on re-establishing the vegetation component of upland ecosystems on reclaimed landscapes, and on evaluating the success of re-establishment efforts. It emphasizes the techniques and methodologies necessary to establish upland forest plant species and ecosystems appropriate to given site conditions and reclamation objectives. Oil sands operators are required to use the Guideline under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

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Environmental management of Alberta's oil sands. Resourceful. Responsible.

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This booklet outlines the potential environmental impacts of oil sands development, and explains how government, industry and communities are working together to ensure Alberta’s environment is... More ≫

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This booklet outlines the potential environmental impacts of oil sands development, and explains how government, industry and communities are working together to ensure Alberta’s environment is protected throughout the development of the oil sands.

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La gestion environnementale des sables bitumineux de l’Alberta : une question de ressources, d’ ingéniosité et de responsabilité

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Le présent document offre un aperçu des incidences possibles de la mise en valeur des sables bitumineux sur l’environnement et des explications sur les moyens qui permettent aux représentants du... More ≫

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Le présent document offre un aperçu des incidences possibles de la mise en valeur des sables bitumineux sur l’environnement et des explications sur les moyens qui permettent aux représentants du gouvernement, de l’industrie et des collectivités de travailler de concert afin d’assurer la protection de l’environnement dans les régions de l’Alberta où de tels projets sont exécutés.

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Alberta's oil sands. Resourceful. Responsible.

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This booklet provides a snapshot of actions taken in Alberta to ensure the oil sands are developed in a responsible way. It provides the Alberta government’s vision for environmental protection... More ≫

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This booklet provides a snapshot of actions taken in Alberta to ensure the oil sands are developed in a responsible way. It provides the Alberta government’s vision for environmental protection during oil sands development, as well as Alberta’s vision for developing one of the world’s largest deposits of oil.

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Alberta's oil sands. Opportunity. Balance

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This booklet provides a snapshot of actions taken in Alberta to ensure the oil sands are developed in a responsible way. It provides the Alberta government’s vision for environmental protection... More ≫

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This booklet provides a snapshot of actions taken in Alberta to ensure the oil sands are developed in a responsible way. It provides the Alberta government’s vision for environmental protection during oil sands development, as well as Alberta’s vision for developing one of the world’s largest deposits of oil.

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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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