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Green area no longer part of pipeline index calculation for Class I pipelines

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Explains changes to legislation to exempt pipelines in the Green Area from the requirement to obtain an approval under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The Green Area is forested... More ≫

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Explains changes to legislation to exempt pipelines in the Green Area from the requirement to obtain an approval under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The Green Area is forested public land managed by Alberta Sustainable Resource Development under the Public Lands Act.

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Two-year trial of pipeline reclamation assessment criteria

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Information letter announcing the implementation of a draft reclamation assessment criteria for pipelines on a two-year trial basis. In the Winter of 1999/2000 the Alberta Pipeline Environmental... More ≫

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Information letter announcing the implementation of a draft reclamation assessment criteria for pipelines on a two-year trial basis. In the Winter of 1999/2000 the Alberta Pipeline Environmental Steering Committee endorsed the draft criteria and recommended that Alberta Environment accept them for trial use.

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Pipeline reclamation certificate applications

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Under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Conservation and Reclamation Regulation, pipeline operators must obtain a reclamation certificate following abandonment of a... More ≫

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Under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Conservation and Reclamation Regulation, pipeline operators must obtain a reclamation certificate following abandonment of a pipeline, unless exempted by the Regulation. This information letter provides an overview of the application and certification process.

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Liability for contamination on upstream oil and gas sites

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Provides information on the regulatory framework for liability for upstream oil and gas sites, such as well sites, oil production sites, pipelines and batteries, that have some contamination above... More ≫

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Provides information on the regulatory framework for liability for upstream oil and gas sites, such as well sites, oil production sites, pipelines and batteries, that have some contamination above acceptable environmental standards or that demonstrate adverse effects.

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Ploughed-in pipelines

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Discusses the use of plough-in operations rather than traditional trenching to install pipelines. While the former are thought to minimize land disturbance, it is important that operators remember... More ≫

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Discusses the use of plough-in operations rather than traditional trenching to install pipelines. While the former are thought to minimize land disturbance, it is important that operators remember that ploughed-in pipelines are still regulated and operators are required to properly conserve and reclaim their right-of-way.

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Regulatory responsibility for interprovincial and international pipelines

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Describes the roles and functions of National Energy Board and Alberta Environment as they relate to land conservation and reclamation during pipeline construction, operation, and decommissioning.

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Public complaint process for oil and gas environmental concerns

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In February and March 1998, public meetings were held in 10 locations throughout Alberta to discuss reclamation criteria and the certification process for wellsites. This information letter deals... More ≫

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In February and March 1998, public meetings were held in 10 locations throughout Alberta to discuss reclamation criteria and the certification process for wellsites. This information letter deals with a recommendation that came of of the discussions that said landowners and occupants should be made aware of the available complaint process.

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Voluntary shut down criteria for construction activity or operations

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This information letter describes the criteria for voluntary shut down of any construction activity or operations on specified land during spring break-up or adverse whether conditions. Specified... More ≫

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This information letter describes the criteria for voluntary shut down of any construction activity or operations on specified land during spring break-up or adverse whether conditions. Specified land includes pipelines, wellsites and oil production sites, sand and gravel pits, roadways and other industrial activities that disturb the surface of the land.

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Reclamation certificates for overlapping activities

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This information letter describes the options for issuing reclamation certificates where more than one activity occurs on the same piece of land.

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Third party impact on reclamation

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This information letter provides guidance on situations where third party action beyond the reasonable control of an operator adversely impacts the operator's ability to attain or maintain... More ≫

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This information letter provides guidance on situations where third party action beyond the reasonable control of an operator adversely impacts the operator's ability to attain or maintain equivalent land capability and to achieve compliance with legislated land conservation and reclamation requirements.

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