Release Date
Effective Date
Replaces the previous edition released on March 5, 2026.
Released with Bulletin 2026-45.
See section 1.7 for what’s new.
Purpose of this Directive
This directive sets out the requirements for the handling, treatment, reuse, and disposal of oilfield waste produced by the upstream petroleum and geothermal resource development industries. This includes waste management responsibilities, activities, methods, and documentation.
See also Manual 034: Oilfield Waste Management for additional information.
Forms
Designated Information Submission System
| Item (section of directive) | Designated Information Submission System |
|---|---|
| New oilfield waste management facility (section 9) | DDS system |
| New oilfield waste management component (section 9) | DDS system |
| One-time biopile or biocell notification requirements (section 10.4.4.2) | OneStop |
| Biodegradation work plan as part of RAP for waste treated at one time is greater than or equal to 100 m3 (section 10.4.4.2) | OneStop |
| Modification of work plan as part of a RAP (section 10.4.4.2) | OneStop and email Directive058@aer.ca (with subject line “Notification Update – Biodegradation Work Plan") |
| Biodegradation work plan NOT part of a RAP for waste treated at one time is greater than or equal to 100 m3 (section 10.4.4.2) | OneStop |
| Modification of a work plan NOT part of a RAP (section 10.4.4.2) | OneStop |
| Small Incinerator (section 10.6.2) | Email Directive058@aer.ca |
| Mobil thermal treatment of oilfield waste (section 10.6.4) | Email Directive058@aer.ca |
| Modification to existing oilfield waste management facility (notification or amendment) (section 11) | DDS system |
| Modification to existing oilfield waste management component (notification or amendment) (section 11) | DDS system |
| Pilot projects and one-time waste management applications (section 12) | DDS system |
| Managing radioactive fracturing sand on a well site (section 13.2) | Email Directive058@aer.ca |
