Publications

Fort McMurray-Athabasca Oil Sands subregional integrated resource plan

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The Plan provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to the management of public land and resources. It provides government direction and policy information for developing and assessing future... More ≫

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The Plan provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to the management of public land and resources. It provides government direction and policy information for developing and assessing future actions by provincial government agencies and the private sectors.

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Guidance document on management of methane gas adjacent to landfills

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This document was prepared to provide guidance to provincial and municipal levels of government, as well as land developers, on the management of methane gas around landfills. This document is an... More ≫

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This document was prepared to provide guidance to provincial and municipal levels of government, as well as land developers, on the management of methane gas around landfills. This document is an information document and was not intended for regulatory purposes. Guidance is based on a review of policies, guidelines, and regulations in other jurisdictions throughout North America.

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Dam and canal safety guidelines

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The purpose of the regulation is to promote the safety of dams and canals primarily to prevent loss of life, and secondly, economic losses due to failure of these structures. These guidelines... More ≫

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The purpose of the regulation is to promote the safety of dams and canals primarily to prevent loss of life, and secondly, economic losses due to failure of these structures. These guidelines provide information as to how the regulation is administered by the Dam Safety and Water Projects Branch of Alberta Environmental Protection. These guidelines were originally published in February 1979 and updated in January 1983.

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Stormwater management guidelines for the province of Alberta

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These guidelines are intended to help municipalities, local authorities, consulting engineers, and developers in the planning and design of stormwater management systems in Alberta. They outline... More ≫

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These guidelines are intended to help municipalities, local authorities, consulting engineers, and developers in the planning and design of stormwater management systems in Alberta. They outline the objectives of stormwater management and the available methodologies and concepts for the planning, design, and operation of stormwater drainage systems. In addition to the water quantity aspects of stormwater management, the publication also describes some of the techniques that can be applied for quality management of stormwater.

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Caring for shoreline properties : changing the way we look at owning lakefront property in Alberta

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The aim of this booklet is to promote the preservation and restoration of the natural state of Alberta's lakes and shorelands while maintaining the value of lakefront properties.

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Inspection of small dams

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This booklet has been prepared by Alberta Environmental Protection, Dam Safety and Water Projects Branch, primarily for the private owner/operator who does not have professional engineers on... More ≫

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This booklet has been prepared by Alberta Environmental Protection, Dam Safety and Water Projects Branch, primarily for the private owner/operator who does not have professional engineers on staff. The booklet provides basic information and guidelines for performing visual inspections of small dams. The material provided will help the owner/operator to recognize and deal with potential problems that may develop with their structures.

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Alberta surface water quality guidelines : a working compendium

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This document provides a summary of the numeric and descriptive water quality values applied in Alberta. It is intended to be used as a screening tool for the evaluation of water quality... More ≫

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This document provides a summary of the numeric and descriptive water quality values applied in Alberta. It is intended to be used as a screening tool for the evaluation of water quality monitoring date and for setting approvals limits for effluent discharges. If during the review of monitoring data guidelines are not exceeded, problems are unlikely. On the other hand, if the guidelines are exceeded, a detailed assessment might be required to determine the extent of and/or the possible sources of the exceedance and the potential adverse effects arising from the exceedance.

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Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) Code [1998]

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This code establishes requirements for the installation, operation, maintenance, and certification of continuous emission monitoring systems. These requirements will ensure effective measurement,... More ≫

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This code establishes requirements for the installation, operation, maintenance, and certification of continuous emission monitoring systems. These requirements will ensure effective measurement, recording and standardized reporting of specified emissions and other parameters. In addition, the code establishes requirements for alternative monitoring systems and for the quality assurance and quality control of continuous emission monitoring data. On January 1, 2022 the 1998 CEMS Code will be superseded by the 2021 revised CEMS Code.

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Alberta coal mining wastewater guidelines

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These guidelines are a general reference for wastewater management at new and existing coal mining operations. Alberta Environmental Protection's expectations for the collection, treatment and... More ≫

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These guidelines are a general reference for wastewater management at new and existing coal mining operations. Alberta Environmental Protection's expectations for the collection, treatment and disposal of mine wastewaters are described. Relevant sections of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) that must be followed by coal mine operators are outlined. These guidelines describe the types of mine wastewaters generated and how they should be managed. Included are guidelines pertaining to settling pond design requirements, the use of wastewater treatment chemicals, and general comments on areas of wastewater management that require particular attention. Typical EPEA approval requirements for mine wastewater release limits, monitoring, and reporting are discussed. This document is intended for general reference only.

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Domestic wastewater management guidelines for industrial operations

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Outlines expectations for the management of sanitary sewage at industrial sites, highlights acceptable treatment systems, and provides current monitoring and release standards for the respective... More ≫

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Outlines expectations for the management of sanitary sewage at industrial sites, highlights acceptable treatment systems, and provides current monitoring and release standards for the respective treatment system.

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