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Application processing for oil sands exploration and coal exploration programs standard operating procedure

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This fact sheet provides background information, general principles, and procedures for a revised processing and standard operating procedure for oil sands exploration and coal exploration... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides background information, general principles, and procedures for a revised processing and standard operating procedure for oil sands exploration and coal exploration programs. The revised procedure took effect in March 2010. The revised processes were intended to increase efficiency in the proposal review process by ensuring that information requirements are included in the applications submission, thereby eliminating or reducing delays caused by information deficiencies.

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Geophysical timber damage assessment calculation form revision

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This information letter describes changes to the Geophysical Timber Damage Assessment Calculation Form for low impact seismic geophysical exploration programs.

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Drivable wood fibre surfaces

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This information letter discusses the use of wood fibre products as surface material for accessing public land in Alberta. Wood fibre refers to any mulched product made from natural woody material... More ≫

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This information letter discusses the use of wood fibre products as surface material for accessing public land in Alberta. Wood fibre refers to any mulched product made from natural woody material that can be compacted to create a drivable surface or equipment staging area.

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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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Application process Electronic Disposition System (EDS) : oil and gas activities (MSL, LOC, PLA, PIL)

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This information letter presents a flow chart outlining the roles and responsibilities of participants in the disposition approval process for oil and gas activities.

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Confidentiality of geophysical information

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This information letter reconfirms that geophysical information is confidential under the Mines and Mineral Act.

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Changes to trapper notification

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This information letter outlines changes to trapper notification requirements from a five-day to a 10-day notification period.

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Shot hole plugging on surveyed road allowance

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This information letter provides guidance on the requirements for plugging seismic shot holes on surveyed road allowances.

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EUB Guide 55 and requirement for landowner consent to pump collected surface run-on/runoff waters

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EUB Guide 55 requires that landowner/occupant consent be obtained before any water is pumped off the land. This information letter clarifies how landowner consent should be obtained.

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Green area no longer part of pipeline index calculation for Class I pipelines

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Explains changes to legislation to exempt pipelines in the Green Area from the requirement to obtain an approval under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The Green Area is forested... More ≫

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Explains changes to legislation to exempt pipelines in the Green Area from the requirement to obtain an approval under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The Green Area is forested public land managed by Alberta Sustainable Resource Development under the Public Lands Act.

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