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Waste Control Regulation

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The regulation outlines Alberta’s requirements for proper management of waste. It includes responsibilities and duties of generators, carriers and receivers for the transportation of hazardous... More ≫

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The regulation outlines Alberta’s requirements for proper management of waste. It includes responsibilities and duties of generators, carriers and receivers for the transportation of hazardous waste. The regulation also enables the Alberta User Guide for Waste Managers, which includes reference tables and testing methods to characterize and classify waste. The regulation lists specific storage requirements for hazardous waste and hazardous recyclables. This regulation is used in conjunction with the Activities Designation Regulation (AR 276/03), which outlines conditions for waste management or recycling activity to be permitted under an authorization, registration, or notification. The regulation enables five codes of practice for registration facilities that manage waste. The regulation also provides for financial security obligations for waste management facilities.

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Code of Practice for Compost Facilities

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This Code of Practice is effective January 14, 2022. The Code outlines minimum requirements for the design, construction, operation, and reclamation of Class I and Class II compost facilities. The... More ≫

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This Code of Practice is effective January 14, 2022. The Code outlines minimum requirements for the design, construction, operation, and reclamation of Class I and Class II compost facilities. The code is specific for facilities that accepts not more than 20,000 tonnes of waste per year; it is enabled by the Waste Control Regulation (AR 192/96). Composting facilities are to complete a notification or registration form and submit it to the Director. The Code lists: design, construction, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements for compost facilities.

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Surface material lease annual return (AR) submission common reporting date

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The purpose of this directive is to set a common single due date of January 31 each year for all Surface Material Lease (SML) annual returns.

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Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act Bylaws (Lubricating Oil Material) Repeal Regulation

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Repeals the following Regulations: Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management Bylaw (AR 227/2002) and Lubricating Oil Material Environmental Handling Charge Bylaw (AR 228/2002)

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Alberta Land Stewardship Act : rules of practice for conducting reviews of regional plans

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Section 19.2 of the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, SA 2009, A-26.8, as amended, and sections 5-11 of the Alberta Land Stewardship Regulation, AR 179/2011, establish the statutory requirements for... More ≫

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Section 19.2 of the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, SA 2009, A-26.8, as amended, and sections 5-11 of the Alberta Land Stewardship Regulation, AR 179/2011, establish the statutory requirements for requesting and conducting a review of a regional plan. The review of a regional plan must be conducted by a Panel. Section 10(1) of the Alberta Land Stewardship Regulation permits the Stewardship Minister to establish rules respecting the conduct of a review by a Panel.

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Restricted exploration areas

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As per Section 11 of the Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006), no person shall conduct exploration, operate a type of energy source, conduct a method of exploration, etc., in any area of Alberta... More ≫

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As per Section 11 of the Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006), no person shall conduct exploration, operate a type of energy source, conduct a method of exploration, etc., in any area of Alberta in which exploration is prohibited or restricted except in accordance with the conditions of the exploration directive.

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Request for transfer of licence

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Pursuant to Section 65 of the Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006), the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) can transfer a program of exploration from one licence to another licence if both the current... More ≫

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Pursuant to Section 65 of the Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006), the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) can transfer a program of exploration from one licence to another licence if both the current program licensee and the prospective program licensee agree. This directive outlines the requirements and procedures for a transfer of licence.

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Geophysical temporary field authorization

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Under Section 31 of the Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006), the program licensee or the program permittee as defined in sections 1 (ee) and 1 (ff) of the Exploration Regulation for an approved... More ≫

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Under Section 31 of the Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006), the program licensee or the program permittee as defined in sections 1 (ee) and 1 (ff) of the Exploration Regulation for an approved program may request a geophysical Temporary Field Authorization for additional land use from the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). The AER may approve minor field amendments for programs on road allowances or private lands.

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Release of program information

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Under the Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006), the general public may make a request in writing for a copy of documents related to an exploration program. This directive lays out the requirements... More ≫

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Under the Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006), the general public may make a request in writing for a copy of documents related to an exploration program. This directive lays out the requirements and procedure for making such a request.

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Permanent abandonment of shot holes and test holes

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The Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006) requires all shot holes and test holes drilled in the conduct of an approved exploration program to be permanently abandoned immediately after detonation.... More ≫

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The Exploration Regulation (AR 284/2006) requires all shot holes and test holes drilled in the conduct of an approved exploration program to be permanently abandoned immediately after detonation. The program licensee or program permittee must ensure this requirement is met by following the procedures outlined in this directive.

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