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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone water quality management program

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Establishes a clear and consistent wastewater and runoff management approach in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone (IH-DIZ). The program outlines monitoring and reporting... More ≫

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Establishes a clear and consistent wastewater and runoff management approach in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone (IH-DIZ). The program outlines monitoring and reporting requirements to be met by industrial facilities and identifies additional monitoring programs to be established within the IH-DIZ reach of the North Saskatchewan River. Data collected from the monitoring activities will be used to inform load-based management within the zone and will also help to verify the overall success of the program in achieving the environmental objective to maintain or improve water quality.

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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone directive : standard conditions

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Designated industrial zones in Alberta are areas targeted for strategic investment and development of clustered industrial development and economic diversification. Alberta Environment and Parks... More ≫

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Designated industrial zones in Alberta are areas targeted for strategic investment and development of clustered industrial development and economic diversification. Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator have developed this directive as a tool to more efficiently and effectively regulate the industries within the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone to help achieve consistency across the zone and environmental outcomes. The directive focuses on aligning standard conditions under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act for all facilities in the zone and clarifies requirements for new proponents intending to locate in the zone.

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Guideline for industrial operators in the Heartland Designated Industrial Zone for conservation, off-site storage and off-site use of topsoil : factsheet

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This fact sheet provides additional context for applicants and operators in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone to accompany the Guideline for Industrial Operators in the Heartland... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides additional context for applicants and operators in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone to accompany the Guideline for Industrial Operators in the Heartland Designated Industrial Zone for Conservation, Off-Site Storage and Off-Site Use of Topsoil (the Guideline). The Guideline identifies topsoil storage options for specified activities within Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone by creating options for off-site storage and use.

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Guideline for industrial operators in the Heartland Designated Industrial Zone for conservation, off-site storage and off-site use of topsoil

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Provides guidance for operations located in the Heartland Designated Industrial Zone, should they choose to store and use topsoil off-site, based on the conservation and reclamation requirements... More ≫

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Provides guidance for operations located in the Heartland Designated Industrial Zone, should they choose to store and use topsoil off-site, based on the conservation and reclamation requirements in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) and regulations for conserving topsoil and reclamation. The guideline applies to specified lands as defined in the EPEA and to new operations, not existing facilities already operating under an EPEA approval, unless the approval terms and conditions for existing facilities are amended. The guideline provides an applicant/operator with guidance on an alternative to storing all conserved topsoil on-site for reclamation purposes, and also provides cases where topsoil in excess of reclamation requirements may be put to other uses.

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Topsoil conservation and use plan checklist

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The intent of the checklist is to efficiently summarize the requirements for a topsoil conservation and use plan as described in the Guideline for Industrial Operators in the Heartland Designated... More ≫

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The intent of the checklist is to efficiently summarize the requirements for a topsoil conservation and use plan as described in the Guideline for Industrial Operators in the Heartland Designated Industrial Zone for Conservation, Off-Site storage and Off-Site Use of Topsoil.

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Standards for micro waterworks systems

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The Standards for Micro Waterworks Systems (the Micro Standards) outline both the minimum treatment and operational requirements and provide guidance and best practices that are relevant to micro... More ≫

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The Standards for Micro Waterworks Systems (the Micro Standards) outline both the minimum treatment and operational requirements and provide guidance and best practices that are relevant to micro waterworks systems regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks.

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Land use reservation program directive

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The directive provides a framework for the use of Crown Land Reservations to serve as a tool for public land management. The purpose of this policy is to establish how government is required to... More ≫

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The directive provides a framework for the use of Crown Land Reservations to serve as a tool for public land management. The purpose of this policy is to establish how government is required to administer and responsibly use Crown land reservations under the Public Lands Act. The Land Use Reservation Program is a systematic approach to land management that makes use of reservations to identify and manage multiple intents and objectives for a parcel of public land. The system enables multiple regulators to manage public land for intended outcomes. This policy directive re-affirms and updates the use of reservations and the supporting program as a key land management tool for managing multiple interests that often times compete for access to, and use of Alberta's finite public land base.

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Designated industrial zone pilot project : regional water systems feasibility study

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This resource includes a summary, highlights and background information of a study undertaken to provide information on long-term planning and opportunity for handling water within the Designated... More ≫

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This resource includes a summary, highlights and background information of a study undertaken to provide information on long-term planning and opportunity for handling water within the Designated Industrial Zone in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, with the aim of developing a regionalized hybrid water supply and distribution model to optimize the use of new and existing water supply infrastructure within the area. The study, prepared by Stantec Consulting under contract to Alberta Environment and Parks, also considered options for wastewater management and explored management approaches through the use of a jurisdictional review. The full Stantec report is included as an attachment to the publication.

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Designated industrial zones in Alberta : criteria for provincial designation of industrial zones

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Designated industrial zones in Alberta are areas targeted for strategic investment and development of clustered industrial development and economic diversification. Management goals for designated... More ≫

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Designated industrial zones in Alberta are areas targeted for strategic investment and development of clustered industrial development and economic diversification. Management goals for designated industrial zones include regulatory streamlining, cluster infrastructure development, and the management of cumulative effects to achieve environmental outcomes. This document sets out criteria the Province considered in establishing the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone. These criteria are intended to support municipalities when considering planning for clustered heavy industrial developments of similar scope and size.

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Process description for the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone applicant advisory service

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The Applicant Advisory Service is designed to provide guidance to new projects in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone. It enables industry request for support in working through... More ≫

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The Applicant Advisory Service is designed to provide guidance to new projects in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone. It enables industry request for support in working through our regulatory system for new applications and for complex amendment applications. This service will allow applicants to work through the approval process efficiently and avoid unnecessary errors, incomplete applications, and rework.

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