Publications

Water and wastewater operators' certification guidelines [2020]

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This resource outlines the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It provides... More ≫

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This resource outlines the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It provides municipal officials and facility managers with the information necessary to determine certification requirements, and provides operators the necessary details on applying for, and obtaining certification.

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Environmental Assessment - Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola Project

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola project. The proposal is to construct and operate an aerial passenger ropeway system along... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola project. The proposal is to construct and operate an aerial passenger ropeway system along with a day lodge, trail networks, viewing platforms, suspension bridge and associated utility services infrastructure as part of the Silvertip Integrated Village Resort. The proposed passenger aerial gondola would connect the base area of the Silvertip Resort to an upper terminal on the summit ridge of Mount Lady MacDonald, via a mid-station integrated with the Silvertip Resort Village. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Supplemental guidance on site-specific risk assessments in Alberta

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This supplemental guidance document provides additional clarification on the requirements and expectations for completing site-specific risk assessments (SSRAs) for contaminated sites in Alberta.... More ≫

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This supplemental guidance document provides additional clarification on the requirements and expectations for completing site-specific risk assessments (SSRAs) for contaminated sites in Alberta. SSRA is one approach available under the Tier 2 Guidelines for consideration of site specific conditions. Use of the guidance provided by this document will facilitate regulatory review and acceptance of the SSRA.

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Guide to excluding the domestic use aquifer based on municipal bylaws

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Under the Alberta Tier 1 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines, the protection of the Domestic Use Aquifer Pathway must be included for all assessments. Under the Alberta Tier 2 Soil and... More ≫

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Under the Alberta Tier 1 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines, the protection of the Domestic Use Aquifer Pathway must be included for all assessments. Under the Alberta Tier 2 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines, the applicant is able to reassess the Domestic Use Aquifer Pathway and remove this pathway if there is not a risk to human health or the environment at the location in question. One option to remove this pathway from the assessment of risk is based on the lack of access to the groundwater resource within the municipal boundaries provided the applicant can demonstrate that there is a municipal bylaw in place that prevents access to groundwater to install drinking water wells. This bylaw is deemed an administrative control that protects human health. This Guide outlines the conditions that need to be met for exclusion based on municipal bylaw. It is intended to help parties ensure they are submitting sufficient information for the regulator to review and...

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Methodology for the electricity displacement factor

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Outlines and describes the methodology to calculate the Electricity Grid Displacement Factor. The EGDF is used within the Alberta Emission Offset System to quantify emission offsets from projects... More ≫

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Outlines and describes the methodology to calculate the Electricity Grid Displacement Factor. The EGDF is used within the Alberta Emission Offset System to quantify emission offsets from projects that follow an approved quantification protocol and supply renewable electricity to Alberta’s electrical grid, reduce electricity used from the grid, or increase the use of electricity from the grid.

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Qualitative assessment of the comparability of Alberta's laboratory analytical method descriptions. Part 1 : trace elements in water

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This report provides information for surface water quality data users to qualitatively compare datasets using method description information.

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Mooring standard engagement

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Albertans shared their feedback on the draft Mooring Disturbance Standard in May 2020 and from November 2 to December 14, 2020 through two online surveys. The purpose of the disturbance standard... More ≫

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Albertans shared their feedback on the draft Mooring Disturbance Standard in May 2020 and from November 2 to December 14, 2020 through two online surveys. The purpose of the disturbance standard is to set the maximum acceptable footprint for temporary seasonal docks, temporary seasonal boat lifts and associated mooring structures for personal recreational purposes on the beds and shores of Alberta’s recreational lakes and rivers that are public land owned by the Crown. The disturbance standard creates a general permission for most waterfront, semi-waterfront and municipal dock owners and eliminates the need for them to apply for an authorization if they abide by the standards.

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Domestic fishing licence conditions

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Contains information, rules for gillnetting and angling, and list of eligible waterbodies for Indigenous and recognized Métis harvesters who have or will receive a domestic fishing licence.

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2022-23 sportfishing regulation engagement : what we heard report

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These documents summarize the feedback received from Albertans during the sportfishing regulation engagement held in the winter of 2022.

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Science support document : mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) and sheep (Ovis canadensis) areas disease buffer

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) and bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) areas disease buffer wildlife... More ≫

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) and bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) areas disease buffer wildlife sensitivity layer. Additionally, science support documents can be used by anyone to learn about a wildlife sensitivity layer and its connection to the Landscape Analysis Tool and associated conditions found in the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions.

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