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 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 |
| Manual 034: Oilfield Waste Management | This manual provides guidance and information on oilfield waste management, including methods and expectations for managing oilfield waste, licensee and approval holder responsibilities for oilfield waste management, records retention, and the submission of oilfield waste information (reporting). This edition of the manual comes into force June 4, 2026. | March 5, 2026 |
