Manuals are instructive documents for staff or stakeholders. While they are not a source of regulatory requirements, manuals
- list or elaborate on requirements found in our rules, regulations, and directives;
- provide process guidelines for AER staff, industry, and other stakeholders; or
- clarify existing processes.
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| Title | Description | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 031: Guidelines for Pilot Applications for New Technology or Processes | The manual provides clarity and guidance on the AER’s processes for regulated sectors regarding how to apply and obtain approval for field-level pilots for new technology or processes. The manual applies to pilots for all energy and mineral development sectors under AER jurisdiction. | May 20, 2025 |
| Manual 032: How to Submit Seismic Waveform Data | This manual provides information on how to submit real-time waveform data (also referred to as near-real-time seismic data) to the Alberta Energy Regulator and EarthScope Consortium. | November 24, 2025 |
| Manual 033: Rock-Hosted Mine Liability Process – Mine Liability Estimation Tool User Guide | This manual provides rock-hosted mine approval holders with guidance on preparing a mine liability estimate (MLE) and on using the mine liability estimation tool (MLE tool). | November 26, 2025 |
