Tailings Performance Criteria and Requirements for Oil Sands Mining Schemes
The Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB), Alberta Environment, and Alberta Sustainable Resource Development are pleased to announce that the ERCB has issued Directive 074: Tailings Performance Criteria and Requirements for Oil Sands Mining Schemes. The directive was developed after conducting assessments of tailings management at existing and approved schemes and considering tailings performance. The ERCB, Alberta Environment, and Alberta Sustainable Resource Development have worked together to develop desired objectives associated with tailings management and establish performance-based criteria. Cross-regulatory involvement has been key to ensuring government contribution and support for this directive.
Directive 074: Tailings Performance Criteria and Requirements for Oil Sands Mining Schemes
Bulletin 2009-02 ERCB Issues Directive 074: Tailings Performance Criteria and Requirements for Oil Sands Mining Schemes
News Release 2009-02-03 (NR 2009-04): ERCB Releases Major Directive on Oil Sands Tailings Management and Enforcement Criteria
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