Replaces previous edition issued November 13, 2024
Released with Bulletin 2026-45
See section 1.4 of the directive for what's new.
Purpose of this Directive
This directive sets out requirements for the treatment and disposal of drilling waste. It contains information on sampling requirements, analytical requirements and procedures, disposal criteria, and documentation related to drilling waste management and disposal.
It is designed to ensure that methods used to manage drilling waste are protective of the environment, sites used to manage drilling waste can be restored to equivalent land capability, and drilling waste management practices meet AER requirements and environmental outcomes.
Attachments
- Information for Landowners on Consent for the Disposal, Treatment, or Storage of Drilling Wastes - April 2022 [PDF]
Designated Information Submission System
The table below sets out the designated information submission system to use when submitting information under Directive 050.
| Item (section of directive) | Designated Information Submission System |
|---|---|
| Reuse of a storage system (section 6.6) | Email Directive050@aer.ca |
| Remixing a former drilling waste disposal area (section 16.2) | Email Directive050@aer.ca |
| Predisposal notification requirements (section 17.3) for well and pipeline drilling activities, including changes | OneStop |
| Post-Disposal notification requirements (section 17.4) for well and pipeline drilling activities | DDS |
