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Air monitoring directive [ARCHIVED]

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This record contains archived and superseded sections of the Air monitoring directive (2016). The AMD sets out the requirements for monitoring and reporting air quality in the province. PLEASE... More ≫

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This record contains archived and superseded sections of the Air monitoring directive (2016). The AMD sets out the requirements for monitoring and reporting air quality in the province. PLEASE NOTE that all files in this record are out of date and should not be consulted for current information and practices. To view the current version of the directive, click on the "replaced by" link above.

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Guide to preparing environmental impact assessment reports in Alberta

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The Alberta government is responsible for ensuring that large-scale industrial and resource development projects do not adversely affect the province’s environmental quality. They do this by... More ≫

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The Alberta government is responsible for ensuring that large-scale industrial and resource development projects do not adversely affect the province’s environmental quality. They do this by managing the provincial environmental assessment process which includes the review of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports prepared by project proponents. The purpose of this guide is to assist project proponents in the development and submission of EIA reports to the government.

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Environmental assessment program : standardized terms of reference [2013]

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Standardized terms of reference have been developed for environmental assessments for in-situ, oil sands mining, coal mining and industrial plant projects. Project proponents should use the... More ≫

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Standardized terms of reference have been developed for environmental assessments for in-situ, oil sands mining, coal mining and industrial plant projects. Project proponents should use the applicable standardized terms of reference as a template for the development of their project-specific proposed proposed terms of reference.

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Alberta greenhouse gas reporting program . . . facility emissions [2012-2013]

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Alberta’s Specified Gas Reporting Programhas collected facility greenhouse gas emissions data since 2003. In 2005 (for 2004 emissions data collection), Alberta harmonized its Specified Gas... More ≫

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Alberta’s Specified Gas Reporting Programhas collected facility greenhouse gas emissions data since 2003. In 2005 (for 2004 emissions data collection), Alberta harmonized its Specified Gas Reporting Programwith the Government of Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Program. Since then, Alberta has jointly collected greenhouse gas data from Alberta’s largest industrial emitters with the Government of Canada. Alberta facilities report their emissions data to Environment and Climate Change Canada through the federal reporting program and the results are forwarded to the Alberta Climate Change Office, allowing both provincial and federal reporting requirements to be satisfied.

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Record of Site Condition user guide [2012]

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The Record of Site Condition (RSC) form is used for release reporting under section 111 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The form is a summary document to track major... More ≫

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The Record of Site Condition (RSC) form is used for release reporting under section 111 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The form is a summary document to track major environmental characteristics for an assessed site. This guide is developed to assist users in the preparation and submission of the RSC form to the appropriate Department.

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Guide to the code of practice for small incinerators

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This guide provides supporting information for the Code of Practice for Small Incinerators, which specifies requirements for operating a small incinerator in Alberta as defined in the Activities... More ≫

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This guide provides supporting information for the Code of Practice for Small Incinerators, which specifies requirements for operating a small incinerator in Alberta as defined in the Activities Designation Regulation. The Code outlines mandatory emission limits, design and operating requirements for small incinerators. The Guide expands on definitions, identifies Alberta legislation applicable to incinerators, explains when and how the Code applies, and clarifies approval, operational, and record keeping requirements.

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Air quality monitoring in response to a fire at the Tsuu T'ina First Nation landfill

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Reports the findings of a survey of air quality following a fire which occurred in February 2012 at a landfill operated by the Tsuu T'ina First Nation adjacent to the southwest boundary of the... More ≫

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Reports the findings of a survey of air quality following a fire which occurred in February 2012 at a landfill operated by the Tsuu T'ina First Nation adjacent to the southwest boundary of the City of Calgary.

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Implementing a world class environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting system for Alberta : report of the Working Group on Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

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The Alberta Environmental Monitoring Working Group was established in March 2012 to provide expert advice, viable options and recommendations in deciding the future governance and funding of a new... More ≫

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The Alberta Environmental Monitoring Working Group was established in March 2012 to provide expert advice, viable options and recommendations in deciding the future governance and funding of a new provincial monitoring, evaluation and reporting system. The Working Group was directed to report with recommendations and other relevant advice that outlines and assesses governance options.

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Environmental assessment program : guide to using the project summary table

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The purpose of the Project Summary Table is to allow anyone with an interest to quickly screen a project to determine if they wish to conduct a more detailed review of the proposed Terms of... More ≫

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The purpose of the Project Summary Table is to allow anyone with an interest to quickly screen a project to determine if they wish to conduct a more detailed review of the proposed Terms of Reference. The level of detail in the table should be consistent with this purpose.

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Environmental assessment program : guide to reviewing environmental impact assessment reports

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The purpose of this guide is to provide direction and assistance to provincial, federal and, where appropriate, third-party contractors in the review of Environmental Impact Assessment reports... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide direction and assistance to provincial, federal and, where appropriate, third-party contractors in the review of Environmental Impact Assessment reports submitted by project proponents. This Guide provides direction to meet the requirements of the environmental assessment process.

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