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Standards for seismic operations in the Little Smoky and A La Peche caribou ranges

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This directive sets out minimum standards for seismic operations within the Little Smoky and A La Peche Caribou Ranges until a caribou range plan is finalized. The standards outlined are to be... More ≫

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This directive sets out minimum standards for seismic operations within the Little Smoky and A La Peche Caribou Ranges until a caribou range plan is finalized. The standards outlined are to be applied as conditions for issuance of dispositions by the regulatory body, the Alberta Energy Regulator or the Department for any seismic activities occurring within the designated areas.

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Flowing holes and step-up/step-down drilling

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This information letter addresses procedures for step-up and step-down drilling when flowing holes are encountered.

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Shot hole plugging in exploration restricted areas

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This information letter provides guidance on the requirements for plugging seismic shot holes in exploration restricted areas.

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Geophysical timber damage assessment calculation form revision

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This information letter describes changes to the Geophysical Timber Damage Assessment Calculation Form for low impact seismic geophysical exploration programs.

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Seismic line movement on private land

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Under the Exploration Regulation, a program licensee must obtain consent from a private landowner to gain access to private land for any geophysical operations, and have some flexibility to... More ≫

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Under the Exploration Regulation, a program licensee must obtain consent from a private landowner to gain access to private land for any geophysical operations, and have some flexibility to address landowner concerns without the need to amend an approved exploration program. This information letter clarifies situations where the licensee must obtain an amendment.

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Shot hole plugging on surveyed road allowance

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This information letter provides guidance on the requirements for plugging seismic shot holes on surveyed road allowances.

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Conducting exploration programs in municpalities

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This information letter presents changes to requirements for geophysical exploration on road allowances. The changes follow from recommendations from a working group consisting of municipal,... More ≫

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This information letter presents changes to requirements for geophysical exploration on road allowances. The changes follow from recommendations from a working group consisting of municipal, resource industry and provincial government representatives and focus on a process of notification and inspection for seismic activity and set out how costs incurred by municipalities are to be dealt with.

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