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Subsoil investigations for compacted soil liners

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent, investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for compacted soil liners as set out by the... More ≫

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent, investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for compacted soil liners as set out by the Agricultural Operation Practices Act.

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Bow River phosphorus management plan : agricultural phosphorus beneficial management practices

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This publication outlines beneficial management practices to reduce the risk of phosphorus loss to the environment from agricultural production. It was written to support the Bow River Phosphorus... More ≫

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This publication outlines beneficial management practices to reduce the risk of phosphorus loss to the environment from agricultural production. It was written to support the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan and focuses beneficial management practices in rural or agricultural settings.

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Determining equivalent protective layers and constructed liners

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This technical guideline purpose is to provide a consistent method for calculating the hydraulic conductivity of naturally occurring protective layers and constructed earthen liners in order to... More ≫

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This technical guideline purpose is to provide a consistent method for calculating the hydraulic conductivity of naturally occurring protective layers and constructed earthen liners in order to determine if a liner is equivalent to or greater than the requirements set out by the Agricultural Operation Practices Act.

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Catch basin design and management

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This fact sheet provides operators with information for designing, maintaining and managing a catch basin at a confined feeding operation as a method of controlling surface water runoff.

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Manure spreading regulations : manure incorporation

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The Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act was amended in December 2020 to clarify that the requirement for incorporation within 48 hours is... More ≫

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The Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act was amended in December 2020 to clarify that the requirement for incorporation within 48 hours is measured from when the manure is first applied, unless that incorporation "would be impracticable." This factsheet is supplemental to the Manure Spreading Regulations factsheet and explains what is meant by "impracticable."

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Agricultural Operation Practices Act red tape reduction review : regulation amendments

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Agriculture and Forestry completed the first phase of the AOPA Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review in December 2020. This document summarizes the resulting amendments made to the Agricultural... More ≫

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Agriculture and Forestry completed the first phase of the AOPA Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review in December 2020. This document summarizes the resulting amendments made to the Agricultural Operations, Part 2 Matters Regulation and Standards and Administration Regulation.

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Standards and Administration Regulation

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The Standards and Administration Regulation, under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act, sets out who the standards apply to. The regulation outlines the siting, minimum distance separation... More ≫

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The Standards and Administration Regulation, under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act, sets out who the standards apply to. The regulation outlines the siting, minimum distance separation process, and construction standards (including surface water control systems) for manure storage and collection facilities. This regulation also sets out the siting and management requirements for seasonal feeding and bedding sites, the standards for the nutrient management, application of manure and compost, and record keeping obligations under the Act.

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AOPA red tape reduction regulatory review : what we heard report

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This document summarizes the feedback received from the Agricultural Operation Practices Act Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review engagement sessions held in September 2020.

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Agricultural Operations, Part 2 Matters Regulation

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Agricultural Operations, Part 2 Matters Regulation, under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act, outlines who is required to have a permit, the type of permit needed, and when a permit is... More ≫

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Agricultural Operations, Part 2 Matters Regulation, under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act, outlines who is required to have a permit, the type of permit needed, and when a permit is expected relating to the construction or expansion of a confined feeding operation and manure storage facility in Alberta. The Agricultural Operations, Part 2 Matters Regulation also describes who constitutes an ‘affected party’ under the permitting process.

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Quantification protocol for biogas production and combustion

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This quantification protocol is written for those familiar with wastewater treatment processes and with the operation of anaerobic digesters and biogas utilization systems. It includes... More ≫

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This quantification protocol is written for those familiar with wastewater treatment processes and with the operation of anaerobic digesters and biogas utilization systems. It includes opportunities for generating emission offsets from both solid and liquid waste streams.

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