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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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Green area no longer part of pipeline index calculation for Class I pipelines

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Explains changes to legislation to exempt pipelines in the Green Area from the requirement to obtain an approval under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The Green Area is forested... More ≫

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Explains changes to legislation to exempt pipelines in the Green Area from the requirement to obtain an approval under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The Green Area is forested public land managed by Alberta Sustainable Resource Development under the Public Lands Act.

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Frequently asked questions on conducting Phase 1 environmental site assessments and changes to the Phase 1 ESA form

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Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) became mandatory on July 1, 2001 for sites which had a final detailed soils assessment conducted after July 1, 2001 on private land and in the White... More ≫

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Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) became mandatory on July 1, 2001 for sites which had a final detailed soils assessment conducted after July 1, 2001 on private land and in the White Area, and for detailed site assessments in the Green Area. Experience with the Phase 1 ESA form and process has resulted in several questions. This Information Letter provides some guidance with respect to the questions raised and includes the revised Phase 1 Site Assessment Form to be used.

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Environmental protection guidelines for oil production sites - revised January 2002

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This information letter describes changes in how oil production sites are identified as Class I or Class II. Criteria for determining Class I sites were modified in the Activities Designation... More ≫

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This information letter describes changes in how oil production sites are identified as Class I or Class II. Criteria for determining Class I sites were modified in the Activities Designation Regulation in 1996.

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Two-year trial of pipeline reclamation assessment criteria

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Information letter announcing the implementation of a draft reclamation assessment criteria for pipelines on a two-year trial basis. In the Winter of 1999/2000 the Alberta Pipeline Environmental... More ≫

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Information letter announcing the implementation of a draft reclamation assessment criteria for pipelines on a two-year trial basis. In the Winter of 1999/2000 the Alberta Pipeline Environmental Steering Committee endorsed the draft criteria and recommended that Alberta Environment accept them for trial use.

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Wellsite reclamation update for 2001

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This Conservation and Reclamation Information Letter provides guidance on the wellsite reclamation and certification process for the 2001 field season.

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Pipeline reclamation certificate applications

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Under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Conservation and Reclamation Regulation, pipeline operators must obtain a reclamation certificate following abandonment of a... More ≫

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Under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Conservation and Reclamation Regulation, pipeline operators must obtain a reclamation certificate following abandonment of a pipeline, unless exempted by the Regulation. This information letter provides an overview of the application and certification process.

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Liability for contamination on upstream oil and gas sites

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Provides information on the regulatory framework for liability for upstream oil and gas sites, such as well sites, oil production sites, pipelines and batteries, that have some contamination above... More ≫

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Provides information on the regulatory framework for liability for upstream oil and gas sites, such as well sites, oil production sites, pipelines and batteries, that have some contamination above acceptable environmental standards or that demonstrate adverse effects.

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Guidance for use of the Phase 1 environmental site assessment guideline for upstream oil and gas sites

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Reclamation certificates are required for activities that are carried out on specified land, which is land that is being or has been used or held for or in connection with the construction,... More ≫

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Reclamation certificates are required for activities that are carried out on specified land, which is land that is being or has been used or held for or in connection with the construction, operation or reclamation of a well, oil production site, battery or pipeline. Prior to reclamation, a Phase 1 environmental site assessment is usually conducted to know if contamination is likely to be present.

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