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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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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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Winter soil evaluations

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Before pipeline construction is begun, a soil evaluation is required in support of a Development and Reclamation application where arable land, potentially arable land, or pasture land is... More ≫

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Before pipeline construction is begun, a soil evaluation is required in support of a Development and Reclamation application where arable land, potentially arable land, or pasture land is disturbed. This information letter presents the issues and policy for winter soil evaluations, which should only be conducted when a summer evaluation is not possible.

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