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Reforestation standard of Alberta directive

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This directive describes the standards and procedures to assess the level of reforestation success in managed stands following harvest relative to the future condition assumed in the forest... More ≫

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This directive describes the standards and procedures to assess the level of reforestation success in managed stands following harvest relative to the future condition assumed in the forest management plan.

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Ministerial Order 28/2015 [Environment and Sustainable Resource Development] : public lands rents and other amounts payable order

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The Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, pursuant to s. 9.1 of the Public Lands Act, make the order in the attached Appendix, being the Public Lands Rents, Fees and Other... More ≫

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The Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, pursuant to s. 9.1 of the Public Lands Act, make the order in the attached Appendix, being the Public Lands Rents, Fees and Other Amounts Payable Order. Ministerial Orders 23/2003. 22/2005 and 20/2008 are repealed.

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Ministerial Order 30/2015 [Environment and Sustainable Resource Development] : inspection of certain conveyances for invasive species at inspection stations order

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This order is intended to address an ecological threat to Alberta's environment presented by invasive organisms that may be transferred to Alberta waters certain conveyances.

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Roadway watercourse crossings remediation directive

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This directive outlines a new regulatory strategy to identify and commence remedial watercourse crossing work to provide fish passage and regulatory compliance in priority order and with clear... More ≫

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This directive outlines a new regulatory strategy to identify and commence remedial watercourse crossing work to provide fish passage and regulatory compliance in priority order and with clear consideration of watershed conservation and management goals. Remedial efforts will be undertaken on a scheduled basis dependent on risk assessment.

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Transfer of tax recovery lands to municipalities

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This directive provides an update to the existing processes and procedures currently being followed in the transfer of tax recovery lands to municipalities and replaces two other directives:... More ≫

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This directive provides an update to the existing processes and procedures currently being followed in the transfer of tax recovery lands to municipalities and replaces two other directives: Acquisition of Tax Recovery Lands GEN 89/2, and Transfer of Tax Recovery Lands GEN 89/3. This document is intended to clarify the processes and manage procedures related to the transfer of tax recovery lands to municipalities.

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Standards for seismic operations in the Little Smoky and A La Peche caribou ranges

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This directive sets out minimum standards for seismic operations within the Little Smoky and A La Peche Caribou Ranges until a caribou range plan is finalized. The standards outlined are to be... More ≫

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This directive sets out minimum standards for seismic operations within the Little Smoky and A La Peche Caribou Ranges until a caribou range plan is finalized. The standards outlined are to be applied as conditions for issuance of dispositions by the regulatory body, the Alberta Energy Regulator or the Department for any seismic activities occurring within the designated areas.

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Assessing damage from disturbance to regenerating forest stands in cutblock openings and recovering productivity

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The purpose of this directive is to guide and set parameters for Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) and forest industry field staff to promptly identify, track and make... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to guide and set parameters for Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) and forest industry field staff to promptly identify, track and make operational decisions on wildfire and other disturbance damage to regenerating forest stands.

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Water licence change of purpose administrative licensing criteria

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This guide discusses the administrative licensing criteria that have been established to provide guidance on how much water within a water licence can be changed under a request for change in purpose.

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Preparing water shortage response plans

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This document provides a framework to help water licence applicants or licence holders develop a water shortage response plan.

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Guidelines regarding appurtenance

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The Water Act requires that all authorizations must have appurtenance as a condition. That is, "every permit, interim licence and licence issued pursuant to the Water Act shall specify on it the... More ≫

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The Water Act requires that all authorizations must have appurtenance as a condition. That is, "every permit, interim licence and licence issued pursuant to the Water Act shall specify on it the land or the undertaking to which the licence to divert is appurtenant." This guideline provides direction to approval writers so that a consistent approach regarding appurtenance is provided when making recommendations.

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