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Wellsite reclamation certificate application form

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Explains changes made to the Wellsite Reclamation Certificate Application Form in the revised 2001 version. Includes a copy of the revised form.

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

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The cost-effective creation of sustainable reclaimed ecosystems similar to those found in the Athabasca Oil Sands region requires detailed planning of landscapes, soils, vegetation, and... More ≫

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The cost-effective creation of sustainable reclaimed ecosystems similar to those found in the Athabasca Oil Sands region requires detailed planning of landscapes, soils, vegetation, and technologies. Guidelines for Reclamation to Forest Forest Vegetation in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region provide a process for establishing commercial forests similar to ecosite phase vegetation of the Central Mixed Wood Sub-Region of the Boreal Forest. This information letter provides a brief introduction to the process and its uses.

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Wellsite reclamation historical search service

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As of October 1, 1998, the Environmental Law Centre, a non-profit charitable organization, will offer the Wellsite Reclamation Historical Search Service, formerly provided by Alberta Environmental... More ≫

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As of October 1, 1998, the Environmental Law Centre, a non-profit charitable organization, will offer the Wellsite Reclamation Historical Search Service, formerly provided by Alberta Environmental Protection.

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Land capability classification system for forest ecosystems in the oil sands region - revised

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This information letter outlines the major changes to the 1996 version of the Land Capability Classification System for Forest Ecosystems in the Oil Sands Region. The resource was developed to... More ≫

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This information letter outlines the major changes to the 1996 version of the Land Capability Classification System for Forest Ecosystems in the Oil Sands Region. The resource was developed to assist operators and regulators to make soil salvage and replacement decisions that are environmentally effective and cost-efficient.

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Oil sands mining end land use committee report and recommendations

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Discusses the report and recommendations of the Oil Sands Mining End Land Use Committee, which began meeting in February 1997 and whose final report was made public in early 1998.

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Operating a pit

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This information letter clarifies how Alberta Environmental Protection interprets the term "operating a pit" under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and its regulations.

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Crown petroleum and natural gas rights : changes to identification of major surface concerns on private land

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This information letter provides notice that Alberta Environmental Protection no longer places addenda on private land with respect to potential surface access restrictions.

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Voluntary shut down criteria for construction activity or operations

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This information letter describes the criteria for voluntary shut down of any construction activity or operations on specified land during spring break-up or adverse whether conditions. Specified... More ≫

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This information letter describes the criteria for voluntary shut down of any construction activity or operations on specified land during spring break-up or adverse whether conditions. Specified land includes pipelines, wellsites and oil production sites, sand and gravel pits, roadways and other industrial activities that disturb the surface of the land.

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Compliance and enforcement approach for conservation and reclamation of oil and gas activities

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This information letter applies to pipelines, oil wells, gas wells, oil production sites, batteries and any facilities associated with the activities. It clarifies who is considered to the... More ≫

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This information letter applies to pipelines, oil wells, gas wells, oil production sites, batteries and any facilities associated with the activities. It clarifies who is considered to the operator for the purposes of compliance and enforcement under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. it also provides a brief overview of compliance and enforcement tools under the Act.

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Reclamation certificates for overlapping activities

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This information letter describes the options for issuing reclamation certificates where more than one activity occurs on the same piece of land.

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