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Update report on Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's upstream oil and gas reclamation certificate program

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands. The program was expanded to include public lands in 1978 and revised in... More ≫

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands. The program was expanded to include public lands in 1978 and revised in 2003 to increase the province's ability to handle certificate applications while maintaining environmental standards.

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Assessing drilling waste disposal areas : compliance options for reclamation certification [2012]

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Drilling waste disposal has been regulated in Alberta since 1975. Oil and gas operators are required to show compliance with government standards by submitting disposal information for drilling... More ≫

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Drilling waste disposal has been regulated in Alberta since 1975. Oil and gas operators are required to show compliance with government standards by submitting disposal information for drilling waste that was disposed of on a wellsite or at a remote sump or land treatment site. This document was developed by representatives from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, drilling waste disposal consultants, the Energy Resources Conservation Board, and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development to provide guidance for assessing drilling waste disposal areas for reclamation.

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Update report on Alberta Environment's upstream oil and gas reclamation certificate program

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands, and expanded the program in 1978 to include public lands. Between 1963 and... More ≫

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands, and expanded the program in 1978 to include public lands. Between 1963 and 2010 over 82,000 reclamation certificates have been issued in Alberta. This report looks at the history of the reclamation certificate program, describes performance measures used to evaluate program outcomes, and highlights other efforts, including stakeholder consultations, to review and improve the program.

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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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Upstream oil and gas reclamation and remediation program : reclamation certificate application form

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This fact sheet describes information requirements for the Upstream Oil and Gas Reclamation and Remediation Certificate Program.

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Upstream oil & gas reclamation & remediation program : the application process revised

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This fact sheet describes information requirements for applying for a reclamation certificate under the Upstream Oil and Gas Reclamation and Remediation Program, which went into effect October 1, 2003. More ≫

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This fact sheet describes information requirements for applying for a reclamation certificate under the Upstream Oil and Gas Reclamation and Remediation Program, which went into effect October 1, 2003.

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Competencies for remediation and reclamation advisory committee : recommendations report

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The Committee’s work addresses competencies for a full range of remediation and reclamation sites. It recommends competencies that have general application to all sites, and provides an additional... More ≫

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The Committee’s work addresses competencies for a full range of remediation and reclamation sites. It recommends competencies that have general application to all sites, and provides an additional description of related tasks often required for successful reclamation of upstream oil and gas sites.

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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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Upstream oil & gas reclamation & remediation program : assessing drilling waste disposal areas

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As part of the Upstream Oil and Gas Reclamation and Remediation Program, Alberta Environment requires drilling waste disposal documentation showing compliance with or equivalent environmental... More ≫

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As part of the Upstream Oil and Gas Reclamation and Remediation Program, Alberta Environment requires drilling waste disposal documentation showing compliance with or equivalent environmental results to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board’s Guide 50 – Drilling Waste Management as part of a Reclamation Certificate application.

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Upstream oil & gas reclamation & remediation program : information for landowners

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As part of Alberta's Upstream Oil and Gas Reclamation and Remediation program, oil and gas operators are required to share all materials submitted as part of a reclamation certificate application... More ≫

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As part of Alberta's Upstream Oil and Gas Reclamation and Remediation program, oil and gas operators are required to share all materials submitted as part of a reclamation certificate application with the landowner. This fact sheet explains the documents landowners can expect as part of this process.

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