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Land use reservation program directive

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The directive provides a framework for the use of Crown Land Reservations to serve as a tool for public land management. The purpose of this policy is to establish how government is required to... More ≫

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The directive provides a framework for the use of Crown Land Reservations to serve as a tool for public land management. The purpose of this policy is to establish how government is required to administer and responsibly use Crown land reservations under the Public Lands Act. The Land Use Reservation Program is a systematic approach to land management that makes use of reservations to identify and manage multiple intents and objectives for a parcel of public land. The system enables multiple regulators to manage public land for intended outcomes. This policy directive re-affirms and updates the use of reservations and the supporting program as a key land management tool for managing multiple interests that often times compete for access to, and use of Alberta's finite public land base.

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Exploration directive

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This directive sets out geophysical (seismic) exploration and monitoring requirements when conducting geophysical exploration programs in accordance with Part 8 of the Mines and Minerals Act in... More ≫

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This directive sets out geophysical (seismic) exploration and monitoring requirements when conducting geophysical exploration programs in accordance with Part 8 of the Mines and Minerals Act in the Province of Alberta.

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Surface water allocation directive

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The Surface Water Allocation Directive provides consistent water allocation decision guidance to balance ecological needs and economic considerations where planning processes have not established... More ≫

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The Surface Water Allocation Directive provides consistent water allocation decision guidance to balance ecological needs and economic considerations where planning processes have not established water management objectives. The directive provides guidance to water allocations from rivers, lakes and wetlands using a sustainable watershed approach.

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Directive for the assessment of non-saline groundwater in direct contact with bitumen for in situ operations

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This directive outlines the groundwater monitoring requirements to address when non-saline groundwater is in direct contact with the bitumen resource. It was developed to ensure that appropriate... More ≫

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This directive outlines the groundwater monitoring requirements to address when non-saline groundwater is in direct contact with the bitumen resource. It was developed to ensure that appropriate monitoring and management occurs through the development and implementation of site-specific project assessments and groundwater monitoring programs for in situ operations.

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Ministerial Order 43/2021 [Environment and Parks]

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This Ministerial Order makes the High-Performance Benchmark and Benchmark Unit Order.

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Ministerial Order 34/2021 [Environment and Parks]

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This Ministerial Order designates the Alberta Municipal Services Corporation as program administrator for the purposes of the Clean Energy Improvements Regulation.

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Restriction on coal activities on areas of public land in the Eastern Slopes

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Policy directive that provides direction to implement protective notations to maintain restriction on coal activities on public land in former Coal Category 1 lands previously incorporated under A... More ≫

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Policy directive that provides direction to implement protective notations to maintain restriction on coal activities on public land in former Coal Category 1 lands previously incorporated under A Coal Development Policy for Alberta (1976).

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Watercourse crossing management directive

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This directive outlines a strategy for collaborative watershed-based approach to inspections and remediation of non-compliant crossings. It is a regulatory strategy to identify and commence... More ≫

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This directive outlines a strategy for collaborative watershed-based approach to inspections and remediation of non-compliant crossings. It is a regulatory strategy to identify and commence remedial watercourse crossing work to provide fish passage and regulatory compliance.

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Frequently asked questions : wildlife directives for alberta renewable energy projects

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Presents answers to commonly-asked questions regarding wildlife directives for Alberta wind and solar energy projects, to provide some guidance and alleviate any outstanding confusion.

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Surface water allocation directive [DRAFT]

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Contains materials used in targeted information sessions for the Surface Water Allocation Directive internal operational policy. Sessions held in Calgary and Edmonton, October 1 and 2, 2018 for... More ≫

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Contains materials used in targeted information sessions for the Surface Water Allocation Directive internal operational policy. Sessions held in Calgary and Edmonton, October 1 and 2, 2018 for stakeholders involved in Water Act licence applications. Environmental non-governmental organizations also participated in the information sessions and information letters were sent to Indigenous organizations and communities. Feedback was also received through an online survey open from October 1 to November 9, 2018, and via email and letters, leading to in-person follow up meetings when requested. The final policy provides operational water allocation decision guidance based on scientifically defensible rulesets to address the cumulative effects of water diversions while considering economic objectives.

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