Publications

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 (IDWQ) 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 for 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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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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Pilot for site reductions on well sites : information for landowners about the pilot project

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This factsheet serves as a companion publication to the Interim Directive: Pilot for Site Reductions on 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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Extended producer responsibility regulation : information about transition and implementation

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Under an extended producer responsibility system, producers take responsibility at end-of-life for the products and packaging they put on the market, such as single-use products, packaging and... More ≫

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Under an extended producer responsibility system, producers take responsibility at end-of-life for the products and packaging they put on the market, such as single-use products, packaging and paper products and hazardous and special products. This information sheet provides information on anticipated transition and implementation timelines and general information as it relates to Alberta's Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation, which came into force on November 30, 2022.

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