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Factsheet on the directive for monitoring the impact of sulphur dust on soils

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This factsheet serves as a companion publication to the Directive for Monitoring the Impact of Sulphur Dust on Soils (2015) to support implementation of the Directive, as amended. It may be ... More ≫

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This factsheet serves as a companion publication to the Directive for Monitoring the Impact of Sulphur Dust on Soils (2015) to support implementation of the Directive, as amended. It may be periodically updated.

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Native Prairie Protocol for reclamation certification of salt-affected wellsites

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The goal of the Native Prairie Protocol is to avoid the disturbance of sensitive native grasslands associated with remediation of salt contamination when it can be shown that the contamination is ... More ≫

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The goal of the Native Prairie Protocol is to avoid the disturbance of sensitive native grasslands associated with remediation of salt contamination when it can be shown that the contamination is not causing an adverse effect. Native grassland is very sensitive to disturbance. The Native Prairie Protocol provides an approach for identifying sites where adverse effects from elevated salinity are not occurring, and are not expected to occur in the future. Sites that meet the conditions specified in the Native Prairie Protocol are eligible for reclamation certification without further remediation even though salt concentrations may exceed Alberta Tier 1 guidelines.

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Native Prairie Protocol for salt-affected wellsites : scientific rationale document

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Consultant's report providing the scientific background for the Native Prairie Protocol for Reclamation Certification of Salt-Affected Wellsites and explaining the rationale and scientific ... More ≫

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Consultant's report providing the scientific background for the Native Prairie Protocol for Reclamation Certification of Salt-Affected Wellsites and explaining the rationale and scientific supporting information used to develop the protocol.

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Site contamination delineation and characterization

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These 3 reports present the results of a sampling and delineation program conducted as a part of the ongoing Environment and Parks investigation; the sampling and delineation program was conducted ... More ≫

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These 3 reports present the results of a sampling and delineation program conducted as a part of the ongoing Environment and Parks investigation; the sampling and delineation program was conducted by an independent third party consultant on behalf of AEP. Some samples from this testing show the presence of chemicals known to be harmful to people in large amounts or over long periods of time.

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Guidance for selecting toxicity reference values for Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 soil and groundwater remediation guidelines

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This document presents guidance for selecting acceptable risk-based toxicological reference values (TRVs) for managing contaminated sites in Alberta. It has been developed through general ... More ≫

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This document presents guidance for selecting acceptable risk-based toxicological reference values (TRVs) for managing contaminated sites in Alberta. It has been developed through general agreement through the Scientific Working Group on Contaminated Sites in Alberta, whose membership includes Alberta Environment and Parks, the Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services.

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Directive for monitoring the impact of sulphur dust on soils [2015]

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Specifies regulatory requirements and provides guidance for monitoring and mitigation of the impacts of air-borne sulphur dust on soils from sulphur handling, processing and storage facilities.

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Development and validation of analytical methods for elemental sulphur in Alberta soils

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Deposition of air-borne sulphur dust from industrial facilities that handle or process solid elemental sulphur has the potential to cause soil acidification at or near those sites in Alberta. Lack ... More ≫

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Deposition of air-borne sulphur dust from industrial facilities that handle or process solid elemental sulphur has the potential to cause soil acidification at or near those sites in Alberta. Lack of suitable analytical methods for elemental sulphyr has become a challenge for soil monitoring for industry operators and regulators. An acetone extraction-sodium cyanide colorimetric analysis method has been used in Alberta but environmental consultants and laboratories complained about the high detection limit and questioned its reliability. A chloroform extraction-HPLC analysis method developed in New Zealand was reported to work well with a wide range of agricultural mineral soils and some sediments. It was not clear if it would be suitable in Alberta because the impact of elemental sulphur on soils is frequently monitored in forested sites where organic materials from forest litter may interfere. There was also a need to assess if the above-noted methods were compatible with the...

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Directive for monitoring the impact of sulphur dust on soils (December 2011) : factsheet

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This one-page fact sheet provides an overview of a new directive for monitoring the impact of sulphur dust on soils.

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Directive for monitoring the impact of sulphur dust on soils [2011]

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Specifies the regulatory requirements for soil monitoring and mitigation activities that may be required when sulphur manufacturing, processing or storage facilities in Alberta have the potential ... More ≫

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Specifies the regulatory requirements for soil monitoring and mitigation activities that may be required when sulphur manufacturing, processing or storage facilities in Alberta have the potential to release sulphur dust to soils.

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Guideline for monitoring and management of soil contamination under EPEA approvals

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Soil monitoring is required as an Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act approval condition at facilities where substances may be released to soil. Where the risk of soil contamination is ... More ≫

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Soil monitoring is required as an Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act approval condition at facilities where substances may be released to soil. Where the risk of soil contamination is minimal because of the kind of operation, or because engineered controls are in place to protect soil, all or part of the facility may be exempted from soil monitoring requirements. This guideline provides a background for the soil monitoring program and a description of soil management program requirements.

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