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Shallow gas tax relief initiative

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These guidelines provide direction to municipalities seeking funds to recoup credits provided to shallow gas properties identified on the qualifying linear properties list provided by the... More ≫

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These guidelines provide direction to municipalities seeking funds to recoup credits provided to shallow gas properties identified on the qualifying linear properties list provided by the Government of Alberta.

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Enhanced approval process (EAP) manual

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The Enhanced Approval Process (EAP) incorporates processes, procedures, policies and information technology systems and tools to create a streamlined, efficient and effective approval process that... More ≫

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The Enhanced Approval Process (EAP) incorporates processes, procedures, policies and information technology systems and tools to create a streamlined, efficient and effective approval process that enables and supports competitiveness and sustainable resource development. The EAP is the first step in a long-term commitment on behalf of government and industry to work together with real and shared accountability for delivering sustainable, long-term environmental outcomes.

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Integrity dig Historical Resources Act Compliance

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This Bulletin is issued to assist pipeline proponents in ensuring that their integrity dig programs are compliant with the Historical Resources Act. Integrity digs conducted in the Province of... More ≫

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This Bulletin is issued to assist pipeline proponents in ensuring that their integrity dig programs are compliant with the Historical Resources Act. Integrity digs conducted in the Province of Alberta must conform to the procedures outlined in this guidance. For the purposes of this Bulletin, integrity dig program reviews must include all access routes, temporary workspaces, lay down areas, etc.

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Pipelines in Alberta : what farmers need to know

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This publication provides you, the surface owner or occupant, with a synopsis of the procedures and regulations you may encounter if an energy company constructs and installs a pipeline on your... More ≫

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This publication provides you, the surface owner or occupant, with a synopsis of the procedures and regulations you may encounter if an energy company constructs and installs a pipeline on your privately owned or leased land. In recent years, many farmers and ranchers have contacted the Office of the Farmers’ Advocate to request pipeline information unavailable from a single source. This publication, although it doesn’t cover every possible situation, can be used as a general guide. It touches on the major areas of concern and can easily be read in 20 minutes.

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A guide to the code of practice for pits

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This guide explains how sand, gravel, clay or marl pits that are five hectares (12.5 acres) or larger on private land are regulated through the Code of Practice for Pits.

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Guide to the code of practice for pipelines and telecommunication lines crossing a water body, including guidelines for complying with the code of practice

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This guide is intended to assist those responsible for a pipeline or telecommunication line crossing in meeting their obligations and the requirements of the Code of Practice.

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Guide for pipelines : pursuant to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and Regulations

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includes conservation and reclamation approval, environmental protection guidelines and reclamation certification.

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Environmental handbook for pipeline construction

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This handbook is meant to support effective environmental protection during the construction of pipelines in Alberta. Owner companies are encouraged to incorporate appropriate environmental... More ≫

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This handbook is meant to support effective environmental protection during the construction of pipelines in Alberta. Owner companies are encouraged to incorporate appropriate environmental protection measures into their construction specifications to form part of the contract between the owner company and the pipeline contractor. The handbook represents a compendium of environmental protection measures currently utilized by the pipeline industry. It addresses pipeline construction activities from project scheduling, through testing to final cleanup. Ancillary facilities such as compressor stations, access roads, construction camps, equipment yards, powerlines, and borrow pits are not covered. Similarly, the operation and abandonment stages of a pipeline project are not dealt with in the handbook. However, the user should be aware that ancillary facilities and post construction activities are normally considered a part of pipeline development.

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Information requirements for regulated pipelines

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This document is a guideline for the preparation of a Development and Reclamation Application for a regulated pipeline. The purpose of preparing this application is to address environmental... More ≫

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This document is a guideline for the preparation of a Development and Reclamation Application for a regulated pipeline. The purpose of preparing this application is to address environmental concerns and mitigate adverse environmental impacts during the construction, operation, maintenance and abandonment of a pipeline.

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