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Supplemental surface water guidance for “one point of diversion per licence” in the Directive for Water Licensing of Hydraulic Fracturing Projects – Area of Use Approach

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This information letter provides additional guidance and considerations for a hydraulic fracturing water licence application proposing to have more than one point of diversion from a surface water... More ≫

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This information letter provides additional guidance and considerations for a hydraulic fracturing water licence application proposing to have more than one point of diversion from a surface water source. This supplemental guidance supports the Environment and Parks Directive for Water Licensing of Hydraulic Fracturing Projects – Area of Use Approach.

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Directive for water licensing of hydraulic fracturing projects – area of use approach

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This directive provides direction to the Alberta Energy Regulator to ensure a consistent approach in evaluating the various factors regarding water licensing of hydraulic fracturing projects with... More ≫

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This directive provides direction to the Alberta Energy Regulator to ensure a consistent approach in evaluating the various factors regarding water licensing of hydraulic fracturing projects with multi-year operations occurring over an area of use constrained by mineral tenure rights. The directive also provides direction to applicants when preparing licence applications under the Water Act.

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Preparing water shortage response plans

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This document provides a framework to help water licence applicants or licence holders develop a water shortage response plan.

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Guidelines regarding appurtenance

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The Water Act requires that all authorizations must have appurtenance as a condition. That is, "every permit, interim licence and licence issued pursuant to the Water Act shall specify on it the... More ≫

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The Water Act requires that all authorizations must have appurtenance as a condition. That is, "every permit, interim licence and licence issued pursuant to the Water Act shall specify on it the land or the undertaking to which the licence to divert is appurtenant." This guideline provides direction to approval writers so that a consistent approach regarding appurtenance is provided when making recommendations.

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