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Technical guideline listing

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This document lists technical guidelines prepared by the Technical Advisory Group to provide guidance on practical and technical aspects of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act and its... More ≫

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This document lists technical guidelines prepared by the Technical Advisory Group to provide guidance on practical and technical aspects of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act and its regulations. The Technical Advisory Group is a partnership between Agriculture and Irrigation and the Natural Resources Conservation Board, with representation from the livestock industry. Guidelines are reviewed and updated as needed every five years.

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Closure of manure storage facilities and manure collection areas

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide guidance on the closure of manure storage facilities and manure collection areas, and protect groundwater and surface water from contamination.

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Monitoring well construction, installation and development

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This guideline outlines recommended and preferred protocols to construct, install and develop groundwater monitoring wells at confined feeding operations regulated under the Agricultural Operation... More ≫

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This guideline outlines recommended and preferred protocols to construct, install and develop groundwater monitoring wells at confined feeding operations regulated under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act. Monitoring wells must be constructed, installed and developed by knowledgeable and experienced individuals under the guidance of a suitably qualified professional.

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Reclamation of groundwater monitoring wells

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The purpose is to guide reclamation of groundwater monitoring wells. It's intended for confined feeding operators with groundwater monitoring wells that are no longer required, and for consultants... More ≫

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The purpose is to guide reclamation of groundwater monitoring wells. It's intended for confined feeding operators with groundwater monitoring wells that are no longer required, and for consultants or contractors conducting monitoring well reclamation work.

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Temporary suspension of manure storage facilities

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This guideline outlines procedures for temporary suspension of a manure storage facility. Emphasis is given to temporary suspension of earthen liquid manure storage facilities because of the... More ≫

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This guideline outlines procedures for temporary suspension of a manure storage facility. Emphasis is given to temporary suspension of earthen liquid manure storage facilities because of the increased risk posed by liquid manure.

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Subsoil investigations for naturally occurring protective layers

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for naturally occurring protective layers as... More ≫

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for naturally occurring protective layers as set out by the Agricultural Operation Practices Act.

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Subsoil investigations for compacted soil liners

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent, investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for compacted soil liners as set out by the... More ≫

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent, investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for compacted soil liners as set out by the Agricultural Operation Practices Act.

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