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Pre-construction assessment report for wellsites

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In February and March 1998, public meetings were held in 10 locations throughout Alberta to discuss reclamation criteria and the certification process for wellsites. This information letter... More ≫

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In February and March 1998, public meetings were held in 10 locations throughout Alberta to discuss reclamation criteria and the certification process for wellsites. This information letter discusses one of the recommendations that resulted from this meeting, namely that pre-construction reports be provided to affected landowners.

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Public complaint process for oil and gas environmental concerns

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In February and March 1998, public meetings were held in 10 locations throughout Alberta to discuss reclamation criteria and the certification process for wellsites. This information letter deals... More ≫

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In February and March 1998, public meetings were held in 10 locations throughout Alberta to discuss reclamation criteria and the certification process for wellsites. This information letter deals with a recommendation that came of of the discussions that said landowners and occupants should be made aware of the available complaint process.

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Wellsite criteria summary document - revised

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In October 1999 the ministers of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and Environment released a report and recommendations to improve the certification process. This Information Letter deals... More ≫

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In October 1999 the ministers of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and Environment released a report and recommendations to improve the certification process. This Information Letter deals with part of Recommendation 5 that said a summary of the criteria should be sent to landowners along with the reclamation certificate application. A summary of the criteria is attached to this Information Letter. This summary allows operators to fulfill the recommendation.

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Guideline for wetland establishment on reclaimed oil sands leases

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Provides a brief introduction to the Guideline for Wetland Establishment on Reclaimed Oil Sands Leases, which lays out an approach to the development of wetlands on reclaimed landscapes in the oil... More ≫

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Provides a brief introduction to the Guideline for Wetland Establishment on Reclaimed Oil Sands Leases, which lays out an approach to the development of wetlands on reclaimed landscapes in the oil sands region. The guideline was developed by the Oil Sands Wetlands Working Group which had representation from government, industry, consulting, university and aboriginal communities.

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Borrow excavations

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This information letter provides guidance to operators of borrow excavations, which is a new class of specified land and which were previously treated as pits. A borrow excavation is an excavation... More ≫

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This information letter provides guidance to operators of borrow excavations, which is a new class of specified land and which were previously treated as pits. A borrow excavation is an excavation in the surface made solely for the purpose of removing, opening up or proving borrow material for the construction of the sub-base for a roadway project.

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Sample abandonment letter for wellsites

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This information letter provides a sample abandonment letter that wellsite operators can use to notify landowners that a well is being abandoned, prior to closure of the well.

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Reclamation certification process for wellsites

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Alberta Land Conservation and Reclamation Council conservation and reclamation information letter on Reclamation Certificate Process For Wellsites

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Winter soil evaluations

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Before pipeline construction is begun, a soil evaluation is required in support of a Development and Reclamation application where arable land, potentially arable land, or pasture land is... More ≫

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Before pipeline construction is begun, a soil evaluation is required in support of a Development and Reclamation application where arable land, potentially arable land, or pasture land is disturbed. This information letter presents the issues and policy for winter soil evaluations, which should only be conducted when a summer evaluation is not possible.

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