Publications

Ministerial Order 096/2024 [Energy and Minerals]

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This ministerial order, issued under the Responsible Energy Development Act, addresses the issue of leaving productive wells to be shuttered due to unpaid municipal taxes by requiring the AER to... More ≫

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This ministerial order, issued under the Responsible Energy Development Act, addresses the issue of leaving productive wells to be shuttered due to unpaid municipal taxes by requiring the AER to only determine if the producer acquiring the well has paid their municipal taxes above the threshold.

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Directive – Application of timber management section 95(2) : timber damaged, cut, or destroyed under authority granted by the Crown in Right of Alberta, other than a timber disposition

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The purpose of Directive 2024-02 is to direct the determination of Timber Management Regulation (TMR) Section 95(2) amounts assessed by the director when timber is cut, damaged, or destroyed under... More ≫

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The purpose of Directive 2024-02 is to direct the determination of Timber Management Regulation (TMR) Section 95(2) amounts assessed by the director when timber is cut, damaged, or destroyed under authority granted by the Crown in right of Alberta, other than a timber disposition.

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Ministerial Order 037/2024 [Forestry and Parks]

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This ministerial order sets out the timber due rates for lumber, pulp, and veneer products, and is published annually with applicable updates.

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Alberta wildfire payment directive

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This directive establishes payment rates for emergency hire personnel not covered under contracts or wages, and fireline equipment not covered by the Alberta Road Builders & Heavy Construction... More ≫

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This directive establishes payment rates for emergency hire personnel not covered under contracts or wages, and fireline equipment not covered by the Alberta Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association Equipment Rental Rates Guide.

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Directive – Utilization in forest management planning and timber operations

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The purpose of Directive 2024-01 is to identify options for timber disposition holders that would provide for operational efficiencies and enable secondary use of residual timber while maintaining... More ≫

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The purpose of Directive 2024-01 is to identify options for timber disposition holders that would provide for operational efficiencies and enable secondary use of residual timber while maintaining the sustainability of the resource.

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Ministerial Order 08/2024 [Environment and Protected Areas]

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High-Performance benchmarks for Pulp-Kraft, Refined Petroleum Productions and Upgrading under the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction regulation for the 2023 to 2030 period.

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Importation of logs and forest products with bark attached

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The purpose of this directive is to protect Alberta's forests and economy from destructive forest pests that can be unknowingly introduced with shipments of imported coniferous and deciduous logs... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to protect Alberta's forests and economy from destructive forest pests that can be unknowingly introduced with shipments of imported coniferous and deciduous logs and forest products with bark attached.

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Export of unmanufactured Crown timber and wood fibre

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The purpose of this directive is to provide an expeditious, reasonable and fair means to authorize exports of coniferous and deciduous Crown timber and wood fibre harvested from Crown lands in Alberta. More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to provide an expeditious, reasonable and fair means to authorize exports of coniferous and deciduous Crown timber and wood fibre harvested from Crown lands in Alberta.

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Interim directive : pilot for site reductions on well sites

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The purpose of this interim directive is to allow applications to the Alberta Energy Regulator for 18 months, from March 20, 2024 to September 18, 2025. The pilot will include up to 100 site... More ≫

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The purpose of this interim directive is to allow applications to the Alberta Energy Regulator for 18 months, from March 20, 2024 to September 18, 2025. The pilot will include up to 100 site reduction applications for minimum disturbance well leases on private land. The intent of the pilot is to inform a decision whether to accept reclamation certificate applications for reclaimed portions of well sites.

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Interim directive : pilot for reclaiming peatlands - decision framework and support tools for reclaiming well sites and access roads on public lands

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This interim directive would enable the Alberta Energy Regulator to accept, review and make decisions to change peatlands to forest lands. The intent of the pilot is to streamline decision... More ≫

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This interim directive would enable the Alberta Energy Regulator to accept, review and make decisions to change peatlands to forest lands. The intent of the pilot is to streamline decision processes while ensuring public lands continue to be managed with clear reclamation and restoration outcomes in mind. The interim directive is in effect for 18 months starting February 1, 2024 and expiring on July 31, 2025.

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