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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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Extension to an exploration approval

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The term of an exploration approval may be extended if the program licensee or a person authorized by the program licensee makes a written request to the Minister. This directive lays out the... More ≫

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The term of an exploration approval may be extended if the program licensee or a person authorized by the program licensee makes a written request to the Minister. This directive lays out the procedure for extending the approval.

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Application for license or permit

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Sets out the requirements for exploration permit or license in order to conduct seismic/geophysical operations in Alberta.

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Letter of clearance

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Pursuant to Section 58 of the Exploration Regulation, the program licensee must make an application to the Alberta Energy Regulator for a Letter of Clearance for programs of exploration conducted... More ≫

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Pursuant to Section 58 of the Exploration Regulation, the program licensee must make an application to the Alberta Energy Regulator for a Letter of Clearance for programs of exploration conducted on public lands within two years of the date of program completion. This exploration directive sets out the requirements and procedures for obtaining a letter of clearance.

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Notice to relevant land authorities and holders of forest management agreements (FMA) and timber licences

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The Exploration Regulation stipulates that written notification must be provided to the relevant land authorities and holders of forest management agreements and timber licenses upon the... More ≫

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The Exploration Regulation stipulates that written notification must be provided to the relevant land authorities and holders of forest management agreements and timber licenses upon the commencement, temporary suspension, and completion of an approved exploration program. The manner and format of that notification is set forth in the requirements and procedure of this directive.

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Authorization for testing and use of products in exploration

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Approval from the Alberta Energy Regulator is required for research and testing of any product to be used as part of an approved exploration program. The requirements and procedures for... More ≫

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Approval from the Alberta Energy Regulator is required for research and testing of any product to be used as part of an approved exploration program. The requirements and procedures for researching, testing and obtaining approval of a product for exploration are described in this directive.

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Flowing holes and encountering gas

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This directive outlines the requirements to be met and procedures to be taken by a program licensee and program permittee (as defined in the Exploration Regulation) when water is released from a... More ≫

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This directive outlines the requirements to be met and procedures to be taken by a program licensee and program permittee (as defined in the Exploration Regulation) when water is released from a stratum or aquifer and rises to the surface of a shot hole or test hole while drilling.

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Permanent abandonment of shot holes and test holes

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The Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006) requires all shot holes and test holes drilled in the conduct of an approved exploration program to be permanently abandoned immediately after detonation.... More ≫

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The Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006) requires all shot holes and test holes drilled in the conduct of an approved exploration program to be permanently abandoned immediately after detonation. The program licensee or program permittee must ensure this requirement is met by following the procedures outlined in this directive.

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Operation of exploration equipment

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Exploration equipment and vehicles used on a more-or-less continuous basis for an activity related to an exploration program must clearly display the appropriate identification number. The... More ≫

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Exploration equipment and vehicles used on a more-or-less continuous basis for an activity related to an exploration program must clearly display the appropriate identification number. The requirements for displaying these identification numbers and the method of applying for a unique identification number are outlined in the procedures section of this directive.

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Review of program approvals and conditions

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As per Section 12 of the Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006) the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) may, on application by a program licensee or program permittee as defined in Section 1 (ee) and 1... More ≫

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As per Section 12 of the Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006) the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) may, on application by a program licensee or program permittee as defined in Section 1 (ee) and 1 (ff) of The Exploration Regulation or a person authorized by the program licensee or program permittee, review a decision of the AER in respect of a program of exploration if the decision relates to a matter that is specified within this exploration directive.

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