Manuals

Under section 5.2(2)(b) of the Alberta Energy Regulator Rules of Practice, we may make decisions on certain types of applications under the Public Lands Act before the time period for filing a statement of concern has elapsed (an expedited decision). This manual lists the specific application types under the Public Lands Act that qualify for an expedited decision.

This manual supplements Directive 088: Licensee Life-Cycle Management, expanding on its requirements and programs.

Explains how to comply with security and reporting requirements under the Mine Financial Security Program.

This manual assists operators in applying for new water licences, licence renewals, and licence amendments pursuant to the Water Act and under the scope of the Water Conservation Policy for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations. A draft of the manual was open for public comment in April and May 2021 (see Bulletin 2021-15). Read the summary of what we heard and changes made to the manual in response. 

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This manual provides guidance for duty holders on specific aspects of emergency response planning, engaging with the public and appropriate authorities, and the public protection measures used in incident response.

A submission guidance companion to the requirements in Directive 059: Well Drilling and Completion Data Filing Requirements.

The manual promotes best practices for the safe and reliable design, construction, commissioning, operation, and decommissioning of buried heat distribution.

The manual is a resource document and tool for our compliance staff and industry. Its purpose is to identify noncompliance events that could be detected during a measurement and reporting audit of our regulated facilities.

The manual outlines the regulatory processes and operational protocols for rock-hosted mineral exploration. The guidance provided in this manual will help applicants submit technically complete applications that the Alberta Energy Regulator can evaluate within expected timelines.