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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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Alberta acid deposition management framework [2022]

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The Alberta Acid Deposition Management Framework [2022] is intended to identify potential acidification issues at an early stage and establishes a tiered approach to addressing these issues ... More ≫

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The Alberta Acid Deposition Management Framework [2022] is intended to identify potential acidification issues at an early stage and establishes a tiered approach to addressing these issues depending on their magnitude. Also, it includes two companion materials. The first provides a technical handbook (‘Handbook’) on the appropriate acid deposition assessment to be undertaken when it is required. The second provides stakeholder comments on the original draft framework [2020] and Environment and Parks response to these comments.

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Handbook for assessing regional acid deposition exceedances

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This technical handbook outlines a methodology for conducting regional/project-based acid deposition assessments using the revised acid deposition management framework [2022], which includes a new ... More ≫

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This technical handbook outlines a methodology for conducting regional/project-based acid deposition assessments using the revised acid deposition management framework [2022], which includes a new critical loads function and a steady-state mass balance approach to determine critical loads of acidity for sulphur and nitrogen deposition. The handbook should be utilized to determine suitable acid deposition assessments when required. It has a companion tool (i.e., ADECT) and a GIS package that can be used to calculate exceedances as per Section 3 of the Handbook.

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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone : surface water supply and distribution operational guidance

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This document provides guidance for applicants of new water intake works on the North Saskatchewan River to support developments in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone. Alberta ... More ≫

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This document provides guidance for applicants of new water intake works on the North Saskatchewan River to support developments in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone. Alberta Environment and Parks recognizes that access to water from the North Saskatchewan River for expanding industrial development in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone is necessary to supply projected demand for water given the insufficient volumes that can be drawn from alternative sources.

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COVID-19 information : guidance for masks for the general public

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COVID-19 can be spread by infected individuals who have not yet, or who may never develop symptoms. Masks, including homemade cloth masks or non-medical face masks, are another way to reduce the ... More ≫

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COVID-19 can be spread by infected individuals who have not yet, or who may never develop symptoms. Masks, including homemade cloth masks or non-medical face masks, are another way to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 in areas where physical distancing (2 metres distance between individuals) may be challenging or not possible. NOTE: This document is also available in French (see Related tab).

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New weight allowances for commercial vehicles with alternative fuel sources : hydrogen, electric, or other fuel types

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Alternative fuel systems such as electricity, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, and hydrogen/diesel dual fuel, have heavier components than diesel engines and ... More ≫

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Alternative fuel systems such as electricity, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, and hydrogen/diesel dual fuel, have heavier components than diesel engines and may exceed maximum legal weights. To encourage the broader use of these fuel types, Alberta Transportation is providing additional axle weight on these types of vehicles to offset the added weight of equipment.

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Timber damage assessment billing rate table

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Presents the annual timber damage assessment billing rates for each forest management agreement holder in Alberta. Issued annually.

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TDA timber dues calculations by FMA

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Presents the timber Crown dues for each of the Forest Management Agreement (FMA) holders in the province.

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Trends in retail

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The retail sector plays a vital role in the marketplace. The business landscape is changing. Industry structure evolves, as do the strategies used to capture dollars from an increasingly diverse ... More ≫

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The retail sector plays a vital role in the marketplace. The business landscape is changing. Industry structure evolves, as do the strategies used to capture dollars from an increasingly diverse customer base. The Trends in Retail newsletter contains items that analyze developments in the food service and grocery sectors.

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Converted property study requirements for developers

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This fact sheet is intended to assist condominium developers in complying with requirements for the process of preparing a converted property study (CPS). Developers must provide a completed CPS ... More ≫

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This fact sheet is intended to assist condominium developers in complying with requirements for the process of preparing a converted property study (CPS). Developers must provide a completed CPS to a purchaser of a condominium unit that is in a building converted from a former use. The CPS replaces the building assessment report that was required prior to July 1, 2021.

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Innovation catalyst grant : program guidelines

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These are guidelines for recent (within five years) graduates of a master’s or PhD-level science, technology, engineering and math programs looking to develop a technology/products to bring to the ... More ≫

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These are guidelines for recent (within five years) graduates of a master’s or PhD-level science, technology, engineering and math programs looking to develop a technology/products to bring to the market. These graduates will apply for funding to develop their products over two years.

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Major innovation fund : call for proposals

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These are guidelines for Alberta universities to help develop tech talent and Alberta-base technology products and companies. Universities will partner with each other and colleges/polytechnics.

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Methodology for the electricity displacement factor

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Outlines and describes the methodology to calculate the Electricity Grid Displacement Factor (EGDF). The EGDF is used within the Alberta Emission Offset System to quantify emission offsets from ... More ≫

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Outlines and describes the methodology to calculate the Electricity Grid Displacement Factor (EGDF). The EGDF is used within the Alberta Emission Offset System to quantify emission offsets from projects that follow an approved quantification protocol and supply renewable electricity to Alberta’s electrical grid, reduce electricity used from the grid, or increase the use of electricity from the grid.

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Carbon offset emission factors handbook. Version 3.0

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The document outlines emission factors needed in calculating emission reductions under a government-approved emission offsets quantification protocol.

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Pre-qualification for prime consultants : highway, bridge and planning projects

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This list indicates the consulting firms that have been pre-qualified by Alberta Transportation to provide prime consultant services on highway, bridge and planning projects.

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STANDATA : joint code bulletin

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Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta STANDATA jointly, including province-wide bulletins related to various safety codes. This record contains STANDATA bulletins that ... More ≫

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Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta STANDATA jointly, including province-wide bulletins related to various safety codes. This record contains STANDATA bulletins that apply to more than one code.

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STANDATA bulletin : gas

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Gas safety information bulletins provide guidance and clarity to interested parties on matters relating to gas codes adopted under the Gas Code Regulation. STANDATA are developed and issued by ... More ≫

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Gas safety information bulletins provide guidance and clarity to interested parties on matters relating to gas codes adopted under the Gas Code Regulation. STANDATA are developed and issued by Alberta Municipal Affairs to support the consistent application of codes and standards under the Safety Codes Act. STANDATA are issued as interpretations, variances or information bulletins that may apply province-wide or to specific sites for any thing, process or activity regulated by the Act.

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Alberta average retail prices for selected products ($)

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The reports show Alberta's average retail prices for selected products.

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Energy Week Declaration

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Recognizing the energy sector’s importance to the province’s past and future, Alberta’s government is officially declaring the week of June 6 to 10 as Energy Week in Alberta.

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Coniferous lumber, pulp and roundwood product rates [2022]

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Monthly notice of the general rate of timber dues for timber that is used to make lumber, pulp or roundwood products, including the portion of dues collected by the Forest Resource Improvement ... More ≫

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Monthly notice of the general rate of timber dues for timber that is used to make lumber, pulp or roundwood products, including the portion of dues collected by the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta. Timber dues and other fees associated with timber dispositions are collected by the province to ensure that Albertans receive fair compensation for the use of publicly-owned forest resources. The timber dues rates applied are based on current market and financial conditions are can be found in Table 1 of the Timber Dues Ministerial Order. NOTE: previously issued under the title General Rates of Timber.

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