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Alberta railway property assessment minister's guidelines

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Annual updates of the railway assessment minister's guidelines.

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Alberta Railway Audit Program

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The purpose of the Alberta railway self-audit program is to provide a railway with a systematic way to measure compliance to the Alberta railway legislation. To ensure ongoing safe railway... More ≫

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The purpose of the Alberta railway self-audit program is to provide a railway with a systematic way to measure compliance to the Alberta railway legislation. To ensure ongoing safe railway operations and compliance with the railway regulations, all railways are required to conduct self-audits on an annual basis and the submission of an external audit with their application for an operating approval renewal every three years.

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Fuel Tax Act information circular RWY-1 : Railways

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This information circular provided by Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) explains remitting the carbon levy and fuel tax for entities that purchase and consume locomotive fuel in Alberta, under... More ≫

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This information circular provided by Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) explains remitting the carbon levy and fuel tax for entities that purchase and consume locomotive fuel in Alberta, under the Fuel Tax Act and Climate Leadership Act. Information circulars are updated as necessary and a revision number assigned. Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) administers this program.

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Alberta provincial rail network [map]

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Map depicting the Alberta provincial rail network as of November 2016.

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Guideline for the long term storage of last contained dangerous goods tank cars

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This guideline applies to a company under the jurisdiction of the Railway (Alberta) Act that intends to store tank cars long term that last contained dangerous goods.

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Guideline for the transfer of dangerous goods to or from a railway vehicle

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This guideline applies to a company under the jurisdiction of the Railway (Alberta) Act that intends to transfer dangerous goods to or from a railway vehicle.

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Rail safety bulletin

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These safety bulletins cover: spark arrestor safety, icing safety, and RCM wheel gauge safety.

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Rail notice : equipment movement by winch / capstan / vehicle utilizing a cable and hook arrangement

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Outlines requirements when railway cars are to be moved by a winch / capstan / vehicle utilizing a cable and hook arrangement.

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Guideline for the development of security management program for dangerous goods transfer sites

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Companies that do not have a railway operating approval issued by Alberta Transportation must submit a security management program as part of the application for approval to operate an industrial... More ≫

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Companies that do not have a railway operating approval issued by Alberta Transportation must submit a security management program as part of the application for approval to operate an industrial railway. The purpose of a security management program is to attain the highest sustainable level of security of a dangerous goods transload facility. The end result should meet the needs of a particular operation by establishing a secure site where dangerous goods can be transloaded and stored safely while protecting persons from harm, exposure to the environment and restricting access of non-authorized persons. This guideline is meant to assist companies that do not have such a program in place.

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Alberta railway safety management system

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Railways in Alberta must submit a safety management system plan as part of their operating approval. The purpose of this requirement is to provide a systematic way to control risk and to provide... More ≫

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Railways in Alberta must submit a safety management system plan as part of their operating approval. The purpose of this requirement is to provide a systematic way to control risk and to provide assurance that the system is effective and provides for a high level of safety. This guideline document is intended to help a railway operator develop their safety management system plan.

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