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Review of Alberta tier 1 guidelines for dioxins and furans panel report

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This report outlines the recommendations of a scientific panel that was commissioned to provide advice on updating the parameters for dioxins and furans.

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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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Assessment of the potential risks to human health from creosote-related contamination in the community of West Hillhurst, Calgary : final report

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The report uses site-specific data to assess the potential human health risks associated with the creosote-related contamination identified within the soil, groundwater, and soil vapour in the... More ≫

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The report uses site-specific data to assess the potential human health risks associated with the creosote-related contamination identified within the soil, groundwater, and soil vapour in the community of West Hillhurst, Calgary, Alberta.

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Drinking water survey for new parameters of interest/concern : final report

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This project involved sampling and analyses of drinking water at a series of locations and for a significant list of chemicals of emerging concern/interest, and identified the occurrence of... More ≫

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This project involved sampling and analyses of drinking water at a series of locations and for a significant list of chemicals of emerging concern/interest, and identified the occurrence of chemicals of emerging concern/interest as determined in the analytical work completed for a selection of drinking water systems. Results of the survey suggest it is not deemed necessary to upgrade the regulations and water treatment practices given the current body of knowledge.

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Pilot water quality objectives and allowable contaminant loads for the North Saskatchewan River. Version 1.0

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To enable the goal of maintaining or improving water quality in the North Saskatchewan River (NSR), water quality objectives (WQOs) have been established for the Industrial Heartland reach,... More ≫

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To enable the goal of maintaining or improving water quality in the North Saskatchewan River (NSR), water quality objectives (WQOs) have been established for the Industrial Heartland reach, inclusive of the river mainstem from Devon downstream to Pakan. The WQOs apply specifically to the long-term river network (LTRN) monitoring sites at Devon and Pakan sites, and are based on ambient in-stream concentrations, except where ambient concentrations exceed the most stringent federal/provincial water quality guidelines.

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Record of site condition : frequently asked questions

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This document has been developed to address frequently asked questions regarding the revised Record of Site Condition form. The revised form was released in April 2009 and must accompany all Phase... More ≫

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This document has been developed to address frequently asked questions regarding the revised Record of Site Condition form. The revised form was released in April 2009 and must accompany all Phase 2 environmental site assessment reports, remediation reports, and risk management plans submitted to the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development.

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Record of Site Condition user guide [2012]

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The Record of Site Condition (RSC) form is used for release reporting under section 111 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The form is a summary document to track major... More ≫

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The Record of Site Condition (RSC) form is used for release reporting under section 111 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The form is a summary document to track major environmental characteristics for an assessed site. This guide is developed to assist users in the preparation and submission of the RSC form to the appropriate Department.

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Alberta brownfield redevelopment : practical approaches to achieve productive community use

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A brownfield site is defined as "an abandoned, vacant, derelict or underutilized property where past actions have resulted in actual or perceived contamination and where there is an active... More ≫

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A brownfield site is defined as "an abandoned, vacant, derelict or underutilized property where past actions have resulted in actual or perceived contamination and where there is an active potential for productive community use including reuse and full redevelopment." The Working Group analyzed information from Alberta and other jurisdictions, identified issues, created and evaluated options to prepare recommendations and advice for the Minister of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, and Municipal Affairs.

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Record of site condition user guide (January 2010)

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The Record of Site Condition (RSC) form is used for release reporting under Section 111 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The form is a summary document to track major... More ≫

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The Record of Site Condition (RSC) form is used for release reporting under Section 111 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The form is a summary document to track major environmental characteristics for an assessed site. This guide is developed to assist users in the preparation and submission of the form to the appropriate department.

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Communication and action protocol for failed bacteriological results in drinking water for waterworks systems authorized under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

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This protocol is intended to ensure that test results that exceed the bacteriological criteria as described in the latest editions of the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, or other... More ≫

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This protocol is intended to ensure that test results that exceed the bacteriological criteria as described in the latest editions of the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, or other potential failures, are communicated to the appropriate parties so that follow-up action can be taken immediately.

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