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Climate Leadership Plan : implementation plan 2018-19

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In November 2015 the Government of Alberta introduced the Climate Leadership Plan to reduce carbon emissions. This document presents the government's plan, for fiscal year 2018-2019, to continue... More ≫

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In November 2015 the Government of Alberta introduced the Climate Leadership Plan to reduce carbon emissions. This document presents the government's plan, for fiscal year 2018-2019, to continue implementation of the Plan, including linkages with the Outcome Framework (included as an appendix) and the government's fiscal plan.

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Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework 2017 : advancing Alberta’s environmental performance and diversification through investments in innovation and technology

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The Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework serves as the overarching guide for the investment of funds from the pricing of carbon emissions for innovation and clean technology. It... More ≫

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The Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework serves as the overarching guide for the investment of funds from the pricing of carbon emissions for innovation and clean technology. It supports investments in clean innovation across a number of technology areas, including hydrocarbons in the oil sands, renewable energy, green products and services, and other areas. Public investments will result in broad industry and public benefits, and will minimize the environmental impacts of technology deployment. And as discoveries and opportunities emerge in the technology and innovation sectors, the Framework will enable the province to adjust accordingly.

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Lower Athabasca Region : tailings management framework for the mineable Athabasca oil sands

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This document provides direction to manage fluid tailings volumes during and after mine operation in order to manage and decrease liability and environmental risk resulting from the accumulation... More ≫

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This document provides direction to manage fluid tailings volumes during and after mine operation in order to manage and decrease liability and environmental risk resulting from the accumulation of fluid tailings on the landscape. The Framework builds on, but does not replace, existing provincial legislation and policy on tailings management and reclamation. It will not replace existing management systems. However, it will fill a management gap by providing a framework in which to monitor and manage long-term fluid tailings accumulation and reclamation on the landscape in the Lower Athabasca Region. Requirements under the framework will be administered primarily through the Oil Sands Conservation Act and the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

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Lower Athabasca region : surface water quantity management framework for the Lower Athabasca River

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The Surface Water Quantity Management Framework for the Lower Athabasca River establishes weekly management triggers and water withdrawal limits to enable proactive management of mineable oil... More ≫

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The Surface Water Quantity Management Framework for the Lower Athabasca River establishes weekly management triggers and water withdrawal limits to enable proactive management of mineable oil sands water use from the Athabasca River. The Framework also introduces a series of adaptive management triggers that will indicate when river flow and water use conditions are close to-, or outside of-, the range of predicted future conditions used in modelling and development of the weekly management triggers and water withdrawal limits.

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Administrative guideline for transfer of water allocations (and agreements to assign water, and licence amendments)

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This guideline provides information about transfers and the process for completing a transfer of a licence. The guideline also differentiates between transfers, assignments, and licence... More ≫

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This guideline provides information about transfers and the process for completing a transfer of a licence. The guideline also differentiates between transfers, assignments, and licence amendments. The general intent is to ensure transfers are handled in a consistent manner across the province, and to provide assistance to those who are contemplating a transfer

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Code of conduct for panels established under Section 19.2 of the Alberta Land Stewardship Act

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Sets out the code of conduct to be followed by members of a regional plan review panel. Under the Land Stewardship Act, a a person who is directly and adversely affected by a regional plan or an... More ≫

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Sets out the code of conduct to be followed by members of a regional plan review panel. Under the Land Stewardship Act, a a person who is directly and adversely affected by a regional plan or an amendment to a regional plan may request a review of the regional plan or amendment. When a request is received, a panel is established to conduct a review and report the results to the Stewardship Minister.

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Alberta Land Stewardship Act : rules of practice for conducting reviews of regional plans

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Section 19.2 of the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, SA 2009, A-26.8, as amended, and sections 5-11 of the Alberta Land Stewardship Regulation, AR 179/2011, establish the statutory requirements for... More ≫

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Section 19.2 of the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, SA 2009, A-26.8, as amended, and sections 5-11 of the Alberta Land Stewardship Regulation, AR 179/2011, establish the statutory requirements for requesting and conducting a review of a regional plan. The review of a regional plan must be conducted by a Panel. Section 10(1) of the Alberta Land Stewardship Regulation permits the Stewardship Minister to establish rules respecting the conduct of a review by a Panel.

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Respecting our rivers : Alberta's approach to flood mitigation

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Through various mitigation efforts, we can provide layers of resiliency against flooding, reduce negative downstream impacts and bring together projects at the regional and local levels. Seven key... More ≫

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Through various mitigation efforts, we can provide layers of resiliency against flooding, reduce negative downstream impacts and bring together projects at the regional and local levels. Seven key elements will guide our approach to mitigation: watershed management, flood modelling and warning systems, risk management policies, water management and mitigation infrastructure, erosion control, local initiatives, and individual initiatives.

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Environment and Water business plan [2012]

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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Greening government strategy

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The purpose of the strategy is to continuously reduce, in concrete and measurable ways, detrimental environmental impacts that result from Government of Alberta operations and overall procurement... More ≫

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The purpose of the strategy is to continuously reduce, in concrete and measurable ways, detrimental environmental impacts that result from Government of Alberta operations and overall procurement practices. The Greening Government Strategy consists of the Greening Government Policy and an Implementation Framework. Together these components ensure the Government of Alberta has the foundation to demonstrate its commitment to improve the environmental footprint of its business practices.

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