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Guide to excluding the domestic use aquifer based on municipal bylaws

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Under the Alberta Tier 1 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines, the protection of the Domestic Use Aquifer Pathway must be included for all assessments. Under the Alberta Tier 2 Soil and... More ≫

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Under the Alberta Tier 1 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines, the protection of the Domestic Use Aquifer Pathway must be included for all assessments. Under the Alberta Tier 2 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines, the applicant is able to reassess the Domestic Use Aquifer Pathway and remove this pathway if there is not a risk to human health or the environment at the location in question. One option to remove this pathway from the assessment of risk is based on the lack of access to the groundwater resource within the municipal boundaries provided the applicant can demonstrate that there is a municipal bylaw in place that prevents access to groundwater to install drinking water wells. This bylaw is deemed an administrative control that protects human health. This Guide outlines the conditions that need to be met for exclusion based on municipal bylaw. It is intended to help parties ensure they are submitting sufficient information for the regulator to review and...

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Remedial action plan guide

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This guide provides information on the requirements of Alberta Environment and Parks for remedial action plans, outlined in the Remediation Regulation, for contaminated sites regulated by the department. More ≫

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This guide provides information on the requirements of Alberta Environment and Parks for remedial action plans, outlined in the Remediation Regulation, for contaminated sites regulated by the department.

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Alberta limited remediation certificate guide

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This guide, along with the Limited Remediation Certificate Application Form, are for use by applicants applying for a limited remediation certificate. Guidance is provided on the Department's... More ≫

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This guide, along with the Limited Remediation Certificate Application Form, are for use by applicants applying for a limited remediation certificate. Guidance is provided on the Department's requirements for a remediation certificate application, in accordance with Section 3.1 of the Remediation Regulation.

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Alberta's Remediation Certificate Program

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This fact sheet describes the effect on applications for remediation certificates as a result of amendments to what was formerly the Remediation Certificate Regulation. The amendments are in... More ≫

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This fact sheet describes the effect on applications for remediation certificates as a result of amendments to what was formerly the Remediation Certificate Regulation. The amendments are in effect as of January 1, 2019.

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Alberta tier 2 compliance letter guide

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This guide provides instructions concerning the processes for issuing an administrative closure letter for an area of land or a site that meets Alberta Tier 2 guidelines and does not require... More ≫

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This guide provides instructions concerning the processes for issuing an administrative closure letter for an area of land or a site that meets Alberta Tier 2 guidelines and does not require remediation. It outlines the information that must be submitted when applying for a Tier 2 compliance letter under Section 2.5 of the Remediation Regulation.

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Alberta site-based remediation certificate guide

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This guide is meant for use by anyone applying to for a site-based remediation certificate. Guidance is provided on requirements for a remediation certificate application, in accordance with... More ≫

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This guide is meant for use by anyone applying to for a site-based remediation certificate. Guidance is provided on requirements for a remediation certificate application, in accordance with Section 3.1 of the Remediation Regulation. Effective as of January 1, 2019.

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Alberta risk management plan guide

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Presents Alberta Environment and Parks policy for risk management plans for contaminated sites in Alberta. This policy applies when assessing exposure control as an option for managing... More ≫

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Presents Alberta Environment and Parks policy for risk management plans for contaminated sites in Alberta. This policy applies when assessing exposure control as an option for managing contaminated land in Alberta. It provides guidance on the Department's and the Alberta Energy Regulator's requirements for risk management plans. This document is intended to be used for the preparation of risk management plans submitted to the Department or Regulator for any type of contaminated site. It outlines the information that must be contained in a complete risk management plan submitted to the Department or Regulator. It is expected to be used by site managers, environmental professionals and project managers who develop, implement and maintain risk management plans for contaminated sites.

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