The mandate of Alberta Environment is to achieve the protection, Improvement and wise use of our environment now and in the future. The information requirements outlined in this document reflect this mandate by emphasizing the objective of conserving our land resources through appropriate
environmental planning.
This document Is a guideline for the preparation of a Development and Reclamation (D & R) Application for a regulated pipeline. The purpose of preparing a D & R Application Is to address environmental concerns and mitigate adverse environmental Impacts during the construction, operation, maintenance and abandonment of a pipeline.
A regulated pipeline Is defined In Section 1(h) of the Regulated 011 and Gas Pipeline Surface Operation Regulations (A.R. 207/76 and 161/79) as a pipeline that Is both 150 mm or more in diameter and 16 km or more In length. This definition also Includes pipeline gathering and distribution systems which have at least 16 km or more of pipeline In total with diameters of 150 mm or greater.
Pursuant to Section 4(1) of the Regulations, before commencing the construction, operation, alteration, extension or abandonment of a regulated pipeline, the proponent shall make application for D & R Approval. In accordance with Section 2 of the Regulations, D & R Approval is also required for the alteration, extension or abandonment of a regulated pipeline in existence prior to the enactment of the Regulations on September 1, 1976.
Abandonment is defined as the permanent deactivation of all or part of a
regulated pipeline, Including the removal of all or part of the pipeline
from the ground.