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Interim directive : pilot for reclaiming peatlands - decision framework and support tools for reclaiming well sites and access roads on public lands

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This interim directive would enable the Alberta Energy Regulator to accept, review and make decisions to change peatlands to forest lands. The intent of the pilot is to streamline decision... More ≫

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This interim directive would enable the Alberta Energy Regulator to accept, review and make decisions to change peatlands to forest lands. The intent of the pilot is to streamline decision processes while ensuring public lands continue to be managed with clear reclamation and restoration outcomes in mind. The interim directive is in effect for 18 months starting February 1, 2024 and expiring on July 31, 2025.

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Pilot for site reductions on well sites : information for landowners about the pilot project

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This fact sheet serves as a companion publication to the Interim Directive: Pilot for Site Reductions on Well Sites.

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Interim directive : pilot for site reductions on well sites

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The purpose of this interim directive is to allow applications to the Alberta Energy Regulator for 18 months, from March 20, 2024 to September 18, 2025. The pilot will include up to 100 site... More ≫

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The purpose of this interim directive is to allow applications to the Alberta Energy Regulator for 18 months, from March 20, 2024 to September 18, 2025. The pilot will include up to 100 site reduction applications for minimum disturbance well leases on private land. The intent of the pilot is to inform a decision whether to accept reclamation certificate applications for reclaimed portions of well sites.

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Water quality in the McLeod River as an indicator for mining impacts and reclamation success (2005 to 2016)

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The McLeod River headwaters originate in the Rocky Mountains in west-central Alberta and join the Athabasca River near Whitecourt. Coal mining has occurred in the McLeod watershed since the 1970s... More ≫

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The McLeod River headwaters originate in the Rocky Mountains in west-central Alberta and join the Athabasca River near Whitecourt. Coal mining has occurred in the McLeod watershed since the 1970s and more recently, there has been both reclamation and expansion of mine sites in the upper basin. In this study, trends in surface water quality parameters in the McLeod River watershed were assessed over time to understand changes in water quality and associations with active mining and reclamation activity.

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Reclamation practices and criteria for powerlines

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This guide addresses those areas where supplementary guidance on reclamation and regulatory closure for powerline right-of-ways is required. This includes: transmission line right-of-ways on both... More ≫

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This guide addresses those areas where supplementary guidance on reclamation and regulatory closure for powerline right-of-ways is required. This includes: transmission line right-of-ways on both private land and public land, and distribution line right-of-ways on public land. The practices and criteria presented in this document are for use by powerline operators and qualified environmental professionals when removing powerlines, and for assessing powerline right-of-ways and associated lands.

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Conservation and reclamation directive for renewable energy operations

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Outlines the conservation and reclamation requirements for renewable energy operations (i.e., wind, solar and geothermal) producing renewable electricity.

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New developments : Verte Homesteader and Parcel Y : regulatory action underway based on recent testing data

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The Alberta government received new information from the responsible parties resulting in further regulatory action being taken in two areas. Government is taking action based on these results in... More ≫

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The Alberta government received new information from the responsible parties resulting in further regulatory action being taken in two areas. Government is taking action based on these results in the absences of a plan from the responsible parties.

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Progressive reclamation and interim clean-up

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This directive provides information and guidance to Department staff and the oil and gas industry on the operation management of dispositions with respect to progressive reclamation and interim... More ≫

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This directive provides information and guidance to Department staff and the oil and gas industry on the operation management of dispositions with respect to progressive reclamation and interim clean-up approval conditions.

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Spy Hill aggregate operation : application for conservation and reclamation approval

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This document contains supporting information for Conservation and Reclamation Approval for an aggregate operation on specified lands located in the City of Calgary. Aggregates at the site will be... More ≫

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This document contains supporting information for Conservation and Reclamation Approval for an aggregate operation on specified lands located in the City of Calgary. Aggregates at the site will be used by Alberta Transportation and its contractors for public highway construction and rehabilitation projects throughout the Calgary region.

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EPEA registration process

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The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and its accompanying regulations set out the activities which require approval, registration or notice and the key aspects of the process for... More ≫

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The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and its accompanying regulations set out the activities which require approval, registration or notice and the key aspects of the process for obtaining an approval, a registration and providing notice. This document provides an overview of the registration process.

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