Publications

Mine Financial Security Program standard

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The Standard for administering the Mine Financial Security Program, which aims to provide a responsible balance between protecting the people of Alberta from the costs associated with the... More ≫

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The Standard for administering the Mine Financial Security Program, which aims to provide a responsible balance between protecting the people of Alberta from the costs associated with the liability of coal and oil sands development in the event an approval holder cannot meet their obligations, and maximizing the opportunities for responsible and sustainable resource development.

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Forest management unit S10 Kee Tas Kee Now Sawmills Ltd. 2023 forest management plan

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Crown forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public,... More ≫

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Crown forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public, Indigenous peoples and interest groups. The forest management plan covers Forest Management Unit S10, a Crown managed unit located in northern Alberta surrounding Red Earth Creek within the Central Mixedwood and Lower Boreal Highlands Natural Subregions.

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Alberta’s response to the Competition Bureau on amendments to the Competition Act

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This submission outlines Alberta's concerns regarding the federal government's amendments to the Competition Act resulting from Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023. In... More ≫

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This submission outlines Alberta's concerns regarding the federal government's amendments to the Competition Act resulting from Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023. In it, Alberta identifies significant flaws in the amendments, negative impacts to costs, investment, competitiveness, and regulatory certainty, as well as duplication of legislation and regulations Alberta has in place that ensure accurate and supported environmental reporting. The submission supports Alberta's position that the amendments add new barriers, impede progress to achieving environmental outcomes, and encroach on provincial jurisdiction.

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Standard for developing benchmarks : Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction regulation. Version 2.x

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Provides an overview of how benchmarks have and will be developed, criteria for opt-in and facility aggregates, and the relevant application processes. Also contains additional information... More ≫

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Provides an overview of how benchmarks have and will be developed, criteria for opt-in and facility aggregates, and the relevant application processes. Also contains additional information regarding emissions scope and coverage, tightening rate, review periods and the compliance cost containment program.

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Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program strategic plan

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Each strategic plan in this record describes the mission and objectives of the water and wastewater operator certification program for the period indicated.

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Timber harvest planning and operating ground rules : Spray Lake Sawmills Ltd. (1980) and Crowsnest Forest Ltd. forest management plan/agreement area-specific addendum [2024]

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to area outlined in Forest Management Agreements 0100038 and 2100047 and forest management units C04, C02, C01, B01,... More ≫

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to area outlined in Forest Management Agreements 0100038 and 2100047 and forest management units C04, C02, C01, B01, B02 and B12. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules. Where a rule in this addendum and a rule in the provincial OGR relate to the same subject matter or objective, the rule in the addendum governs. FMP-specific addendums are supplemental to the OGRs and will be negotiated with the applicable FMA holder where additional ground rules are needed to address specific strategies in an FMP or unique physical or non-physical landscape attributes.

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Addendum to water quality trends in irrigation water of southern Alberta

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The technical report summarizes temporal trends occurring for select water quality parameters within a 15-year dataset of water quality information collected during the Irrigation District Water... More ≫

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The technical report summarizes temporal trends occurring for select water quality parameters within a 15-year dataset of water quality information collected during the Irrigation District Water Quality program. Temporal trends at the regional and sample site scale were conducted to determine overall change in water quality parameters and identify possible areas of concern. This information is critical for enabling the agriculture and irrigation sectors to be proactive in addressing environmental concerns, food safety and demonstrating stewardship of Alberta’s land and water resources.

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Alberta timber harvest planning and operating ground rules [2024]

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Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in forest management plans and other... More ≫

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Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in forest management plans and other higher-level plans such as integrated resource plans. Ground rules establish practices that minimize the chance of negative effects from timber harvesting and forest management operations and activities.

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2024-25 ambient environment monitoring plan for oil sands development

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Summaries of projects approved under the 2024-2025 Ambient Environment Monitoring Plan for Oil Sands Development.

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Economic impacts of a greenhouse gas emissions cap on the oil and gas sector

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In December 2023, the Government of Canada announced plans to implement a national cap-and-trade system to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector to achieve the goal of... More ≫

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In December 2023, the Government of Canada announced plans to implement a national cap-and-trade system to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. This report, prepared by the Conference Board of Canada and presented to Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, estimates the potential economic impact of a greenhouse gas emissions cap on the oil and gas sector.

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