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2010 reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities : application guidelines

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This guide provides reclamation certificate application information to oil and gas operators. Information in this guide has been compiled from conservation and reclamation information letters,... More ≫

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This guide provides reclamation certificate application information to oil and gas operators. Information in this guide has been compiled from conservation and reclamation information letters, remediation and reclamation fact sheets, and the 2010 Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities (Alberta Environment 2010). It is intended to be updated regularly in order to answer questions and provide explanations to clarify Alberta Environment's expectations. This application guidelines have been replaced by Alberta Energy Regulator, Specified Enactment Direction 002 : Application Submission Requirements and Guidance for Reclamation Certificates for Well Sites and Associated Facilities (July 24, 2018).

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Environment annual report [2000 - 2011]

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Annual report for the ministry of Environment for the province of Alberta

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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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Soil monitoring directive (2009)

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Risk for soil contamination exists at industrial plants that have a potential for release of substances to the environment. Soil contamination may also become a source of contamination for... More ≫

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Risk for soil contamination exists at industrial plants that have a potential for release of substances to the environment. Soil contamination may also become a source of contamination for groundwater, surface water and air. Remediation costs often increase sharply when soil contamination spreads to other media. This directive establishes the regulatory requirements and professional guidance which are needed to ensure that the soil resource and associated environmental media are protected at industrial sites.

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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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Genuine wealth assessment of Alberta's stewardship programs : final report

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This analysis is an accounting of the full range of economic, social and environmental benefits, costs and impacts of Alberta’s waste stewardship programs for beverage containers, electronics,... More ≫

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This analysis is an accounting of the full range of economic, social and environmental benefits, costs and impacts of Alberta’s waste stewardship programs for beverage containers, electronics, tires and used oil materials. This analysis is intended to be used to assess the true societal value of these stewardship programs to Albertans, and to serve as an accounting framework for assessing the sustainability of waste stewardship programs.

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A guide to: reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities - 2007 - forested lands in the green area update

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The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on reclamation certification criteria (forested lands in the Green Area) for oil and gas wellsites and access roads, and associated facilities... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on reclamation certification criteria (forested lands in the Green Area) for oil and gas wellsites and access roads, and associated facilities such as borrow pits, campsites, and off-site (remote) sumps. Although many of the factors are relevant, it is not intended as a construction guide. This document should, however be considered when planning for oil and gas construction. This guide also applies to oil production sites, and will be in effect until revisions to the 1995 Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities have been completed and implemented.

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Groundwater protection and coalbed methane development

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This booklet offers information for landowners on the protection of groundwater resources and coaldbed methane development.

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Benchmarking evaluation of DAO stewardship programs in Alberta : final report

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The key objective for this evaluation and related analysis is to benchmark Alberta Environment’s effectiveness and cost-effectiveness with programs in other jurisdictions. Effectiveness focuses on... More ≫

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The key objective for this evaluation and related analysis is to benchmark Alberta Environment’s effectiveness and cost-effectiveness with programs in other jurisdictions. Effectiveness focuses on the achievement of specific objectives while cost effectiveness focuses on the relationship of cost and effectiveness (cost per incremental unit of achievement of objectives or effectiveness) in comparison to programs or approaches to waste stewardship that are carried out in other provincial/state/national/international jurisdictions.

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A guide to release reporting : Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

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Clarifies the reporting requirements contained in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Release Reporting Regulation. The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act requires... More ≫

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Clarifies the reporting requirements contained in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Release Reporting Regulation. The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act requires that any release of a substance into the environment that could cause an adverse effect be reported. The Release Reporting Regulation sets out what must be reported, when, how and to whom reports must be made.

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