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Guidance on air emissions and monitoring requirements during combustion of non-gaseous fuels

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The purpose of this document is to guide project proponents and regulators on air emissions and monitoring expectations where non-gaseous fuels are the proposed fuel source for specified types of... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to guide project proponents and regulators on air emissions and monitoring expectations where non-gaseous fuels are the proposed fuel source for specified types of equipment. This guidance is based on technical studies conducted for Alberta Environment on the use of non-gaseous fuels in the oil sands for steam production. Emission ranges are based on an assessment of available control technologies.

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Environmental assessment program : guide to reviewing environmental impact assessment reports

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The purpose of this guide is to provide direction and assistance to provincial, federal and, where appropriate, third-party contractors in the review of Environmental Impact Assessment reports... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide direction and assistance to provincial, federal and, where appropriate, third-party contractors in the review of Environmental Impact Assessment reports submitted by project proponents. This Guide provides direction to meet the requirements of the environmental assessment process.

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Environmental assessment program : guide to providing comments on proposed terms of reference

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The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act provides the opportunity for interested parties to provide advice to the Environmental Assessment Director on the content of Terms of Reference... More ≫

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The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act provides the opportunity for interested parties to provide advice to the Environmental Assessment Director on the content of Terms of Reference for each project requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment report. This Guide discusses how an interested party can provide comments on the Terms of Reference only. Views about the project itself are solicited later in the regulatory process.

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Environmental assessment program : preparing disclosure documents for environmental assessment screenings

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Under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, some projects require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report to examine the environmental, social and health consequences of the... More ≫

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Under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, some projects require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report to examine the environmental, social and health consequences of the project. To determine if some projects require an EIA, the Environmental Assessment Director may engage the environmental assessment screening process. This process includes the provision of a disclosure document by the activity proponent. This four-page guide outlines the information that the Director is likely to require in the disclosure document.

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Soil monitoring directive (2009)

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Risk for soil contamination exists at industrial plants that have a potential for release of substances to the environment. Soil contamination may also become a source of contamination for... More ≫

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Risk for soil contamination exists at industrial plants that have a potential for release of substances to the environment. Soil contamination may also become a source of contamination for groundwater, surface water and air. Remediation costs often increase sharply when soil contamination spreads to other media. This directive establishes the regulatory requirements and professional guidance which are needed to ensure that the soil resource and associated environmental media are protected at industrial sites.

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Assessing drilling waste disposal areas : compliance options for reclamation certification [2009]

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This document provides information and guidance on each of the three compliance options for drilling waste disposal areas to assist well licencees and reclamation practitioners in meeting... More ≫

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This document provides information and guidance on each of the three compliance options for drilling waste disposal areas to assist well licencees and reclamation practitioners in meeting requirements for the Upstream Oil and Gas Reclamation and Remediation Program, which came into effect on October 1, 2003. Under the Program, oil and gas operators are required to submit drilling waste disposal information for drilling waste that was disposed of on a wellsite or at a remote sump or land treatment site to indicate compliance with Alberta Environment standards.

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Air monitoring directive : monitoring and reporting procedures for industry

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The Air Monitoring Directive is intended to ensure that the monitoring and reporting requirements of the licence to Operate are carried out in a consistent, standardized fashion. Note that some... More ≫

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The Air Monitoring Directive is intended to ensure that the monitoring and reporting requirements of the licence to Operate are carried out in a consistent, standardized fashion. Note that some requirements in the 1989 AMD and 2006 amendment will remain in effect until the compliance date of the new chapters (AMD 2016) is reached.

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Alberta Environment compliance assurance 2005

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This document describes the business of Compliance Assurance at Alberta Environment. It sets out Alberta Environment's goals, core principles and supporting policies related to Compliance... More ≫

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This document describes the business of Compliance Assurance at Alberta Environment. It sets out Alberta Environment's goals, core principles and supporting policies related to Compliance Assurance. It also provides a detailed program guide.

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Assessing drilling waste disposal areas : compliance options for reclamation certification [2005]

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This document provides information and guidance on each of the three compliance options for drilling waste disposal areas to assist well licencees and reclamation practitioners in meeting... More ≫

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This document provides information and guidance on each of the three compliance options for drilling waste disposal areas to assist well licencees and reclamation practitioners in meeting requirements for the Upstream Oil and Gas Reclamation and Remediation Program, which came into effect on October 1, 2003. Under the Program, oil and gas operators are required to submit drilling waste disposal information for drilling waste that was disposed of on a wellsite or at a remote sump or land treatment site to indicate compliance with Alberta Environment standards.

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A guide to release reporting : Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

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Clarifies the reporting requirements contained in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Release Reporting Regulation. The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act requires... More ≫

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Clarifies the reporting requirements contained in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Release Reporting Regulation. The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act requires that any release of a substance into the environment that could cause an adverse effect be reported. The Release Reporting Regulation sets out what must be reported, when, how and to whom reports must be made.

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