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Ministerial Order 219/2020 [Energy]

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Energy to immediately suspend specific legislated reporting requirements for energy companies under the Coal Conservation Act, the Oil and Gas Conservation... More ≫

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Energy to immediately suspend specific legislated reporting requirements for energy companies under the Coal Conservation Act, the Oil and Gas Conservation Act and the Oil Sands Conservation Act. The modifications in the order will not defer or remove any monitoring requirements that ensure Alberta’s public safety, and environmental protection, as well as reporting required for royalty calculation and collection.

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Watercourse crossing management directive

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This directive outlines a strategy for collaborative watershed-based approach to inspections and remediation of non-compliant crossings. It is a regulatory strategy to identify and commence... More ≫

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This directive outlines a strategy for collaborative watershed-based approach to inspections and remediation of non-compliant crossings. It is a regulatory strategy to identify and commence remedial watercourse crossing work to provide fish passage and regulatory compliance.

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Frequently asked questions : wildlife directives for alberta renewable energy projects

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Presents answers to commonly-asked questions regarding wildlife directives for Alberta wind and solar energy projects, to provide some guidance and alleviate any outstanding confusion.

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Surface water allocation directive [DRAFT]

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Contains materials used in targeted information sessions for the Surface Water Allocation Directive internal operational policy. Sessions held in Calgary and Edmonton, October 1 and 2, 2018 for... More ≫

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Contains materials used in targeted information sessions for the Surface Water Allocation Directive internal operational policy. Sessions held in Calgary and Edmonton, October 1 and 2, 2018 for stakeholders involved in Water Act licence applications. Environmental non-governmental organizations also participated in the information sessions and information letters were sent to Indigenous organizations and communities. Feedback was also received through an online survey open from October 1 to November 9, 2018, and via email and letters, leading to in-person follow up meetings when requested. The final policy provides operational water allocation decision guidance based on scientifically defensible rulesets to address the cumulative effects of water diversions while considering economic objectives.

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Public disclosure of penalties [2019]

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This directive outlines the process by which the public will be informed of Forests Act penalties, in support of an open and transparent regulatory system. Providing this information will increase... More ≫

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This directive outlines the process by which the public will be informed of Forests Act penalties, in support of an open and transparent regulatory system. Providing this information will increase public confidence in the enforcement of existing legislation and will improve compliance with the Forests Act and its associated regulations.

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Standard for completing greenhouse gas compliance and forecasting reports. Version 2.x

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Overview of the compliance and forecasting reporting under the Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation (CCIR) for the 2018 calendar year and after.

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Planning and reporting requirements for tree improvement

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This directive clarifies the planning, reporting, and monitoring requirements for deploying improved seed. It consolidates improved seed deployment requirements outlined in other policy documents... More ≫

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This directive clarifies the planning, reporting, and monitoring requirements for deploying improved seed. It consolidates improved seed deployment requirements outlined in other policy documents into a single reference document and is applicable to all timber disposition holders in the Green Area of Alberta with reforestation obligations.

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Standard for establishing and assigning benchmarks. Version 2

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The purpose of this document is to assist persons responsible for facilities that are regulated by, or considering application to be regulated by, the Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation.... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to assist persons responsible for facilities that are regulated by, or considering application to be regulated by, the Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation. The document outlines the methods for establishing and assigning emissions intensity benchmarks that apply to the production of goods and processes at regulated facilities. It also outlines criteria detailing opt-in eligibility and the application process for opt-in to the regulation. Additional information regarding details on emissions scope and coverage, tightening rate, review periods and the assignment of transition allocation benchmarks is also provided.

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Alberta dam and canal safety directive

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This directive sets out safety requirements for dams and canals.

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Borrow activities on public land

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The purpose of this directive is to provide a consistent approach for authorizing the extraction of fill material and the reclamation requirements for borrow activities on public land, commonly... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to provide a consistent approach for authorizing the extraction of fill material and the reclamation requirements for borrow activities on public land, commonly referred to as borrow pits.

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