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Quantification protocol for reducing the age at harvest of beef cattle. Version 2.0

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This protocol quantifies decreases in greenhouse gas emissions associated with the raising of beef cattle by reducing the number of days required to get a feeder calf from birth to harvest. This... More ≫

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This protocol quantifies decreases in greenhouse gas emissions associated with the raising of beef cattle by reducing the number of days required to get a feeder calf from birth to harvest. This applies to youthful cattle, or those cattle under 24 months of age. In this context, feeder cattle that spend less time in backgrounding lots, on pasture and in the feedlot result in decreased greenhouse gas emissions. Withdrawn as of March 31, 2020.

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Quantification protocol for reducing days on feed for beef cattle. Version 2.0

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Agricultural activities, including the production of livestock, result in greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. Beef cattle, in particular, release methane (CH4) as a result of the digestion... More ≫

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Agricultural activities, including the production of livestock, result in greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. Beef cattle, in particular, release methane (CH4) as a result of the digestion of feed materials in the rumen. These emissions are called enteric emissions and are a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural activities. Other emission sources for cattle include methane and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions are generated from manure storage and handling within beef cattle operations. This protocol for reducing the number of days on feed for beef cattle addresses both digestion and manure storage and handling emission sources for livestock greenhouse gas emissions. It allows users to quantify greenhouse gas reductions using scientifically valid equations and emission factors resulting from a reduction in the number of days required to complete the finishing stage of beef cattle in a feedlot resulting in a decrease in both enteric and manure...

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Standard operating procedure for zero-air generators

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This procedure describes the role of Zero-Air Generators in supplying pure, dry air as a source of calibration standard. This Standard Operating Procedure details two alternate Zero-Air sources:... More ≫

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This procedure describes the role of Zero-Air Generators in supplying pure, dry air as a source of calibration standard. This Standard Operating Procedure details two alternate Zero-Air sources: Perma Pure Inc.’s Zero-Air Generator (ZAG), and Advanced Pollution Instrumentation’s (API) Zero-Air Module.

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Alberta ambient air quality objectives : sulphur dioxide

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Alberta’s ambient air quality objectives and guidelines are developed to protect Alberta’s air quality. They are intended to provide protection of the environment and human health to an extent... More ≫

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Alberta’s ambient air quality objectives and guidelines are developed to protect Alberta’s air quality. They are intended to provide protection of the environment and human health to an extent technically and economically feasible, as well as socially and politically acceptable. This document provides objective levels for sulphur dioxide, as well as a short description of the substance and the effects of exposure to sulphur dioxide on humans, other animals, and vegetation.

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Standard operating procedure for flow measurement using a primary flow meter

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This procedure describes the operation and maintenance of the BIOS DC-2 flow meter. This device is used to measure air flow rate either from vacuum or pressure flow sources.

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Standard operating procedure for air dryers

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The Puregas and Bendix model air dryers are designed to effectively remove moisture or other unwanted components from a compressed air stream. They separate the various components using Pressure... More ≫

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The Puregas and Bendix model air dryers are designed to effectively remove moisture or other unwanted components from a compressed air stream. They separate the various components using Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) technology. This SOP will explain the principle and details of that operation.

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Standard operating procedure for AENV EDAS Ambient data polling system operation and daily data evaluation. Revision 1.1

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This procedure describes the operation of Alberta Environment's EDAS Ambient polling and data collection system.

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Standard operating procedure for air quality index reporting system. Revision 1.0

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This procedure describes the configuration and operation of Alberta Environment's Air Quality Index reporting system, often referred to as the "Old Voice System." This is a PC-based software... More ≫

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This procedure describes the configuration and operation of Alberta Environment's Air Quality Index reporting system, often referred to as the "Old Voice System." This is a PC-based software system that polls data from reporting stations, calculates an AQI for each station, and then makes the AQI information available to those who call in to the voice system.

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Standard operating procedure for the measurement of wind speed and direction using ultrasonic systems

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This procedure describes the operation and maintenance of an ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor assembly. Data collected from these sensors is typically used for air quality assessments,... More ≫

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This procedure describes the operation and maintenance of an ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor assembly. Data collected from these sensors is typically used for air quality assessments, meteorological and climate trend reporting and inclusion in the provincial and national meteorological databases.

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Standard operating procedure for Sabio 2010 and 4010 dilution calibrator

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This procedure is intended to describe the operations of the Sabio model 2010 and 4010 dilution calibrators. These dilution calibrators were designed to provide the highest standard of quality and... More ≫

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This procedure is intended to describe the operations of the Sabio model 2010 and 4010 dilution calibrators. These dilution calibrators were designed to provide the highest standard of quality and performance in a light weight durable package. This procedure describes the set up and operational requirements of the Sabio model 2010 and 4010 calibrator to complete a multipoint calibration on an ambient air monitoring analyzer with the additional section describing the gas phase titration portion of the NO2 calibration.

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