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Temporary field authorization guidelines (sixth edition update)

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In April 2011 Sustainable Resource Development updated the Temporary Field Authorization Guidelines (sixth edition) to provide for Enhanced Approval Process implementation. This information letter... More ≫

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In April 2011 Sustainable Resource Development updated the Temporary Field Authorization Guidelines (sixth edition) to provide for Enhanced Approval Process implementation. This information letter provides background on the changes that were made to the guidelines.

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Pre-construction wildlife surveys and restricted activity periods for agricultural disposition improvements in the Prairies/Grassland Natural Region

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This information letter provides information on when a pre-construction wildlife survey or restricted activity period may be required for improvements to agricultural dispositions in the... More ≫

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This information letter provides information on when a pre-construction wildlife survey or restricted activity period may be required for improvements to agricultural dispositions in the Prairies/Grassland Natural Region.

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Environmental protection guidelines for transmission lines

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Outlines the environmental protection guidelines for the development of transmission lines in the province.

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Electronic submission of reclamation applications on public land

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This information letter notifies industrial users that reclamation certificate applications for public land must be submitted electronically to the Department.

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Horse holding dispositions

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Describes revised standards for administering and managing private, non-commercial horse holding dispositions on public land, which came into effect August 1, 2010.

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Foothills fescue grassland : principles for minimizing surface disturbance

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The purpose of this information letter is to minimize the surface disturbance of foothills fescue grasslands. It identifies the expectations for planning and development standards through key... More ≫

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The purpose of this information letter is to minimize the surface disturbance of foothills fescue grasslands. It identifies the expectations for planning and development standards through key development principles for all potential surface disturbance related activity in foothills fescue grasslands.

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Application processing for oil sands exploration and coal exploration programs standard operating procedure

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This fact sheet provides background information, general principles, and procedures for a revised processing and standard operating procedure for oil sands exploration and coal exploration... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides background information, general principles, and procedures for a revised processing and standard operating procedure for oil sands exploration and coal exploration programs. The revised procedure took effect in March 2010. The revised processes were intended to increase efficiency in the proposal review process by ensuring that information requirements are included in the applications submission, thereby eliminating or reducing delays caused by information deficiencies.

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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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Drivable wood fibre surfaces

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This information letter discusses the use of wood fibre products as surface material for accessing public land in Alberta. Wood fibre refers to any mulched product made from natural woody material... More ≫

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This information letter discusses the use of wood fibre products as surface material for accessing public land in Alberta. Wood fibre refers to any mulched product made from natural woody material that can be compacted to create a drivable surface or equipment staging area.

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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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