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Alberta wildland interface fire structure protection program : operational guidelines

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The Alberta Wildland Urban Interface Fire Structure Protection Program was developed to strengthen the capacity to protect buildings and structures from wildfires, while providing flexibility to... More ≫

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The Alberta Wildland Urban Interface Fire Structure Protection Program was developed to strengthen the capacity to protect buildings and structures from wildfires, while providing flexibility to deploy trained and capable resources with clear rules of engagement and reimbursement requirements. These operational guidelines: provide response procedures for municipal firefighters and private contractors; set reimbursement rates for personnel, apparatus and specialty equipment; and establish minimum standards for apparatus, training, and experience of personnel pre-deployment.

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Bridge conceptual design guidelines. Version 3.0

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The purpose of the bridge conceptual design phase of a bridge design is to find the most suitable solution for a roadway to cross a stream, road, or other facility. These guidelines cover all... More ≫

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The purpose of the bridge conceptual design phase of a bridge design is to find the most suitable solution for a roadway to cross a stream, road, or other facility. These guidelines cover all aspects of bridge conceptual design, including bridge location, sizing, geometrics, and protection works. This document provides certain criteria that must be met with all feasible options, as well as a description of the process and technical considerations to be employed to arrive at the optimal solution.

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Subsoil investigations for manure storage facilities and manure collection areas

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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil... More ≫

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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil investigation for a proposed manure storage facility or manure collection area.

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Bridge construction inspection manual. Edition 3.

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Intended as a resource for inspectors, project managers, and contractors. Provides commentary, interpretation and guidance on the provisions contained in the Standard Specifications for Bridge... More ≫

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Intended as a resource for inspectors, project managers, and contractors. Provides commentary, interpretation and guidance on the provisions contained in the Standard Specifications for Bridge Construction Edition 16 (2017) and the Engineering Consulting Guidelines for Highway, Bridge, and Water Projects, Volume 1 (2011) and Volume 2 (2013). Volume 2 of the manual consists of inspection check sheets developed for each technical section contained within Volume 1. These inspection check sheets are provided as a resource to the bridge construction inspector for conducting regular inspection activities.

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STANDATA : building code variance [Alberta Building Code 2014]

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The following STANDATA were issued under the 2014 edition of the Alberta Building Code. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code... More ≫

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The following STANDATA were issued under the 2014 edition of the Alberta Building Code. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code that they were issued under. Once a new Code comes into effect, all existing STANDATA are deemed to be obsolete and cannot be used for new construction. They are, however, still valid for evaluating code compliance of existing structures by fire services, insurance companies and by building inspectors in consideration of renovations and retrofits.

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Alberta ambient air quality objectives and guidelines : fine particulate matter (PM2.5)

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Alberta’s ambient air quality objectives and guidelines are developed to protect Alberta’s air quality. They are intended to provide protection of the environment and human health to an extent... More ≫

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Alberta’s ambient air quality objectives and guidelines are developed to protect Alberta’s air quality. They are intended to provide protection of the environment and human health to an extent technically and economically feasible, as well as socially and politically acceptable. This document provides objective and guidelines for fine particulate matter, as well as a short description of the substance and the effects of exposure to fine particulate matter on humans, other animals, and vegetation.

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Identifying manure storage facilities and manure collection areas at confined feeding operations

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Guidelines to help operators identify manure storage facilities and manure collection areas of confined feeding operations so that the groundwater protection requirements of the Agricultural... More ≫

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Guidelines to help operators identify manure storage facilities and manure collection areas of confined feeding operations so that the groundwater protection requirements of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act can be met.

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Alberta Indigenous climate capacity program guidelines

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The Alberta Indigenous Climate Capacity Program is a grant program that builds technical and leadership capacity within Indigenous communities and organizations in order to increase climate... More ≫

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The Alberta Indigenous Climate Capacity Program is a grant program that builds technical and leadership capacity within Indigenous communities and organizations in order to increase climate leadership knowledge, prepare indigenous communities for green-energy economic development, and increase awareness and understanding of how local actions can decrease greenhouse gas emissions. This fact sheet outlines eligibility requirements, the types of projects eligible for funding, and application details.

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Horse River Wildfire response : environmental monitoring, public health assessment and ecological screening technical summary document

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This report was prepared to assess whether the soil and air quality in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas met ecological and human health guidelines during the response to the Horse River... More ≫

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This report was prepared to assess whether the soil and air quality in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas met ecological and human health guidelines during the response to the Horse River Wildfire of 2016 and after clean-up of the debris and damage that remained. The first part of the report includes high-level summaries from literature reviews on the contaminants of potential concerns from wildfire smoke and ash and their impacts on soil and human health. The second part includes the identification of potential risks to human and ecological health from ash and soil in fire affected areas, a health risk assessment of potential ash migration into residential gardens, an overview of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's remedial program, and a post-cleanup health risk assessment based on the post remedial soil sampling program results.

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Leak detection groundwater sampling

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The purpose is to provide guidance on how to collect groundwater samples from leakage detection monitoring wells at confined feeding operations. And to ensure that groundwater samples are... More ≫

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The purpose is to provide guidance on how to collect groundwater samples from leakage detection monitoring wells at confined feeding operations. And to ensure that groundwater samples are correctly and consistently collected, to provide accurate data and support sound technical decisions

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