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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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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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Sulphur fertilizer application in crop production

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Sulphur is required in the development of fertile canola flowers and must be present for good nodule development on legume forages such as alfalfa and pulse crop roots such as pea and faba bean.

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Wheat nutrition and fertilizer requirements

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Discusses the role of nitrogen, potassium, sulphur and micronutrients requirements of wheat and fertilizer requirements that can assist in wheat management.

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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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Guidelines for landfill disposal of sulphur waste and remediation of sulphur containing soils

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Provides information on acceptable industry practices regarding the management of sulphur waste and sulphur containing soils incidental to those activities. These guidelines amend, consolidate, ... More ≫

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Provides information on acceptable industry practices regarding the management of sulphur waste and sulphur containing soils incidental to those activities. These guidelines amend, consolidate, and replace the Guidelines for the Disposal of Sulphur Containing Solid Waste (1983) and the Guidelines for the Remediation and Disposal of Sulphur Contaminated Wastes (1996).

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Reduced sulphur compounds : focus on thiols

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Thiols, once known as mercaptans, are a family of organic chemicals that contain sulphur. Thiols are included in the group of chemicals known as “reduced sulphur compounds”. Many thiols have ... More ≫

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Thiols, once known as mercaptans, are a family of organic chemicals that contain sulphur. Thiols are included in the group of chemicals known as “reduced sulphur compounds”. Many thiols have strong and repulsive odours. In their pure forms, some thiols are flammable. Thiols are commonly added to natural gas so that people can smell the gas in case of a leak.

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Handling sulphur

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This bulletin provides recommended procedures for the safe handling and processing of solid sulphur in new facilities.

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