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Title: NCIASIAAENV

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EPEA APPROVALS UPDATE

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CURRENT STATUS - EPEA APPROVALS AND RENEWALS

Many applications for approvals and renewals are
being processed at this time. In 2007, our
Northeast District has approximately 30 existing
facilities which have approvals that will expire.
Examples of approval renewal applications
currently being processed
Petro-Canada Edmonton Refinery Inland Cement
Alberta Envirofuels Imperial Strathcona
Refinery Suncor Syncrude Agrium Redwater
Fertilizer Operations Capital Region Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Examples of approval renewal applications
expected to be submitted later in 2007
Sherritt International Corp.
Examples of new/upcoming projects
Northwest Upgrader Canadian Bio-Energy Biodiesel
Plant Shell Scotford Expansion III Synenco
Upgrader Petro-Canada Upgrader
Examples of major renewals and new project
approval processes completed
Swan Hills Hazardous Waste Treatment Plant City
of Edmonton Wastewater Facilities Alpac Pulp
Mill Shell Scotford Refinery Shell Scotford
Expansion II

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TIME MANAGEMENT/RESOURCES

This is a busy time for all parties involved in
approval processes (e.g. industry, government,
consultants, and members of the public).
To manage workload, from a government
perspective, some key approval renewals have had
to be extended to allow for EIAs and other work
to also proceed. Approval renewals for Suncor
and Syncrude must be completed by June 2007.
Need to build realistic approval processing time
into project schedules.
Need to make communication and interaction
between applicants and government agency staff as
efficient and effective as possible.

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TIME MANAGEMENT/RESOURCES

In addition to new approvals and renewals, some
of the other items Approvals staff are involved
in include
Participation in EIA technical reviews and
participation in hearing processes.
Staff are involved in regional environmental
management initiatives such as participation in
multi-stakeholder forums, developing In-Stream
Flow Needs framework for the Athabasca River, and
the NOx BATEA review for stationary sources in
the Fort McMurray area.
Upcoming project hearing decision reports will
likely recommend that AENV do more to address
regional environmental management, by more
actively back-stopping multi-stakeholder forum
initiatives. This could add significant new
workloads.

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TIME MANAGEMENT/RESOURCES

Ongoing administration of approvals for major
projects is a significant undertaking (e.g.
follow-up on special studies, start-up problems,
environmental monitoring, and land conservation
and reclamation).
Providing technical support for the compliance
program, administration of existing approvals,
and decommissioning of some older existing
facilities (e.g. Celanese and some of the Dow
Chemical plants).
Experienced technical staff are often needed for
input into potential changes to AENVs existing
programs and policies.
Aboriginal consultation, and consultation with
other key stakeholders, largely occurs during the
approval drafting, review, and discussion stage,
which is a growing area for AENV to address.

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CHANGES IN APPROVALS/REGULATORY TOOLS

EPEA approval renewal process is a good time to
consider modifications in reporting frequency and
approaches, where warranted.
Applicants should consider this item during the
renewal process.
We will consider this item in an objective
manner.
The EnviroVista program is a newer regulatory
tool that can be considered for interested and
eligible companies.
21 Alberta companies have been designated 2006
EnviroVista Leaders for environmental excellence.
3 companies are currently pursuing EnviroVista
Champion level Stewardship Agreements, with
Alberta Envirofuels leading the way.
Guide for the EnviroVista champion level is
available online.

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HOW CAN INDUSTRY HELP?

Be aware that this is a busy time for all
parties, including AENV.
Communicate with regulatory staff early and often
in the process, and strive to make the
communication efficient and effective.
Let local stakeholders know what you are
planning.
Listen to and try to address stakeholder concerns
in a proactive manner.
Submit a complete application of good quality,
following the Guide to Content for Industrial
Approval Applications closely.
Respond quickly and thoroughly to any statements
of concern on an application.
Build realistic approval processing time into
project schedules.
Carefully review draft approvals to ensure you
understand obligations.