Standard for validation, verification and audit. Version 5.x

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This document outlines the requirements for validation, verification and audit under the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation. TIER is Alberta's industrial greenhouse gas emissions pricing regulation and emissions trading system. Facilities regulated under TIER must reduce emissions to meet facility benchmarks. All facilities are required to submit verified annual compliance reports yearly. Compliance reporting and benchmark applications require third party assurance.

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Environment and Parks Environment and Protected Areas

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2020-01-01

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2020-07-28

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2020-07-28

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Standard for validation, verification and audit. Version 5.x

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