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On-farm slaughter operation technical guide : Meat Inspection Regulation

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A technical guide of regulatory requirements for parties interested in conducting an on-farm slaughter operation.

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Alberta ambient air quality guideline for total reduced sulphur

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Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives are developed to provide protection of human health and the environment to an extent technically and economically feasible, and reflective of Albertans’... More ≫

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Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives are developed to provide protection of human health and the environment to an extent technically and economically feasible, and reflective of Albertans’ social concerns. This document provides objective levels for Total Reduced Sulphur, as well as a short description of the substance and the effects of exposure to Total Reduced Sulphur on humans.

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Recommendations to update Alberta tier 1 guidelines for dioxins and furans

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This document provides the final review of the scientific panel and recommendations to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. It was produced by the Scientific Working Group for Contaminated... More ≫

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This document provides the final review of the scientific panel and recommendations to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. It was produced by the Scientific Working Group for Contaminated Sites in Alberta, a technical working group consisting of regulators from Alberta Health, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Health Services, and the Alberta Energy Regulator. The group was tasked with reviewing the information and providing a final recommendation to the department.

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The WaterSHED monitoring program : technical progress report 2018-2021

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This is the second technical report from the multistakeholder WaterSHED water quality monitoring program of North Saskatchewan River Basin tributaries. The report includes a summary of program... More ≫

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This is the second technical report from the multistakeholder WaterSHED water quality monitoring program of North Saskatchewan River Basin tributaries. The report includes a summary of program operation, results from water quality sampling and flow monitoring, assessments of water quality relative to surface water quality guidelines, and quantification of mass export of several water quality parameters from tributaries across the basin. The report concludes with a review of program learnings realized during operation of the WaterSHED monitoring program and descriptions of ongoing and future work.

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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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Frozen and snow-covered land

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This guideline provides further direction on the treatment of frozen and snow-covered land as referred to in the Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices... More ≫

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This guideline provides further direction on the treatment of frozen and snow-covered land as referred to in the Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act. It also provides methods to determine if land is frozen or snow-covered. These methods will help operators who are considering applying manure to identify whether the land is frozen or snow-covered.

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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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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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Guidelines for the establishment of dangerous goods routes in Alberta municipalities

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These guidelines are intended to help municipalities assess the effect of restrictive routing on those being regulated and on those it might deprive of essential services. All affected parties... More ≫

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These guidelines are intended to help municipalities assess the effect of restrictive routing on those being regulated and on those it might deprive of essential services. All affected parties should be consulted to ensure maximum acceptance and maximum compliance.

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Ground Search and Rescue : training grant guidelines

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This program expands and enhances opportunities for ground search and rescue training. The objective is to provide an effective and cost-efficient mechanism for increased training capacity that... More ≫

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This program expands and enhances opportunities for ground search and rescue training. The objective is to provide an effective and cost-efficient mechanism for increased training capacity that results in greater numbers and competency of trained ground search and rescue and technical rescue personnel. Also included in this record are annual listings of grant recipients.

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