Publications

Three Creeks odour issue : a report on air quality monitoring conducted between February and May 2010

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Odour complaints from the Three Creeks area were received by the Energy Resources Conservation Board and Alberta Environment. Odours were noted when the wind speed was low, and it is likely that... More ≫

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Odour complaints from the Three Creeks area were received by the Energy Resources Conservation Board and Alberta Environment. Odours were noted when the wind speed was low, and it is likely that this meteorological condition contributed to the accumulation of emitted compounds in the area. The odours in the area were identified as "hydrocarbon type" and air samples were collected at various locations within the affected area, at the potential source locations, and also at background (reference) sites. These samples were taken to a laboratory and analyzed for volatile organic compounds (also known as hydrocarbons).

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Alberta Environment's interpretation of the reference method for the Canada-wide standard for petroleum hydrocarbons in soil validation of performance-based alternative methods

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This validation procedure is intended to ensure that modifications to the Canada-wide standards for petroleum hydrocarbons in soil (PHC-CWS) reference method are as accurate and precise or more... More ≫

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This validation procedure is intended to ensure that modifications to the Canada-wide standards for petroleum hydrocarbons in soil (PHC-CWS) reference method are as accurate and precise or more accurate and precise than the original published method using benchmark procedures.

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PHC CWS analytical methods workshop II 2002 : participants' report

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The Canadian Ministers of the Environment endorsed the Canada-Wide standard for petroleum hydrocarbons in soil (PHC CWS) on May 1, 2001, allowing jurisdictions to begin their implementation... More ≫

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The Canadian Ministers of the Environment endorsed the Canada-Wide standard for petroleum hydrocarbons in soil (PHC CWS) on May 1, 2001, allowing jurisdictions to begin their implementation activities. Workshops were held to gain input on implementation options for Alberta. This report is intended to capture the input from the participants and provide input for Alberta Environment's consideration when making implementation decisions related to the method.

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PHC CWS analytical methods workshop 2001 : participants' report

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This workshop was held in order to review the scientific basis for the Canada-Wide standard for petroleum hydrocarbons in soil (PHC CWS) and to review the prescriptive and performance based... More ≫

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This workshop was held in order to review the scientific basis for the Canada-Wide standard for petroleum hydrocarbons in soil (PHC CWS) and to review the prescriptive and performance based aspects of the analytical method. The workshop also reviewed the role of the Canadian Association for Environmental Analytical Laboratories in accreditation and allowed Alberta laboratories and consultants an opportunity to comment on early applications of the method.

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