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Temporary abandonment of shot holes and test holes

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Shot holes and test holes drilled in the conduct of an approved exploration program must not be left unattended until they are temporarily abandoned as per Section 50 of the Exploration Regulation.

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Distance requirements

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Pursuant to Section 44 of the Exploration Regulation, setback distances from specified structures are required for various energy sources used in an approved exploration program. This directive... More ≫

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Pursuant to Section 44 of the Exploration Regulation, setback distances from specified structures are required for various energy sources used in an approved exploration program. This directive includes a table setting out the required setback distances to specified structures for explosive and non-explosive energy sources.

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Release of program information

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Under the Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006), the general public may make a request in writing for a copy of documents related to an exploration program. This directive lays out the requirements... More ≫

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Under the Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006), the general public may make a request in writing for a copy of documents related to an exploration program. This directive lays out the requirements and procedure for making such a request.

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Geophysical commencement and completion notifications to Sustainable Resource Development

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This information letter provides guidance on the requirement to provide notification of the commencement and completion dates for a program of exploration.

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Seismic line movement on private land

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Under the Exploration Regulation, a program licensee must obtain consent from a private landowner to gain access to private land for any geophysical operations, and have some flexibility to... More ≫

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Under the Exploration Regulation, a program licensee must obtain consent from a private landowner to gain access to private land for any geophysical operations, and have some flexibility to address landowner concerns without the need to amend an approved exploration program. This information letter clarifies situations where the licensee must obtain an amendment.

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Conducting exploration programs in municpalities

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This information letter presents changes to requirements for geophysical exploration on road allowances. The changes follow from recommendations from a working group consisting of municipal,... More ≫

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This information letter presents changes to requirements for geophysical exploration on road allowances. The changes follow from recommendations from a working group consisting of municipal, resource industry and provincial government representatives and focus on a process of notification and inspection for seismic activity and set out how costs incurred by municipalities are to be dealt with.

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