Directive 058: Oilfield Waste Management Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry

Directive 058—Addendum 2008-12-23: Oilfield Waste Management Facility Approvals— Notification and Amendment Procedures Issued

The ERCB announces the release of Directive 058—Addendum 2008-12-23: Oilfield Waste Management Facility Approvals — Notification and Amendment Procedures, which sets out the notification procedure for minor modifications to existing oilfield waste management facilities and identifies those modifications requiring an application to amend an oilfield waste management facility approval. The addendum outlines the information that must be submitted in a notification or an application for modification. It also sets out the application process to obtain approval to conduct one-time operations or pilot projects on existing oilfield waste management facilities. As such, the scope of this addendum is limited to oilfield waste management facilities for which the ERCB has issued a Board Order approving its construction and operation (i.e., a WM approval).

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November 1996 incorporating change February 1, 2006: Appendix 8.1 and 8.2 have been replaced by Section 4 from Directive 030. Changes have been reflected in the web version of Directive 058

This directive outlines comprehensive regulatory requirements for the handling, treatment, and disposal of upstream oilfield waste. It provides a comprehensive overview of oilfield waste characterization and classification, waste manifesting and tracking, oilfield waste management facilities, application requirements for oilfield waste management facilities, waste management and disposal options.

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Alberta Oilfield Waste Manifest Forms

July 2004

Price $14 per book

Dot Matrix Printer Compatible Alberta Oilfield Waste Manifest

July 2004

The use of the Alberta Oilfield Waste Manifest became effective on June 1, 1997. The details of how and when the manifest is to be used are outlined in Directive 058 "Oilfield Waste Management Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry". This manifest provides detailed information to first responders in the event of a transport accident, and serves as a tool for confirming that shipments of dangerous waste are properly handled, transported, and disposed. The manifest was designed to meet the document requirements of Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) for shipments of DOW occurring entirely in Alberta.

Price - Minimum purchase - 1 box (600 forms each box) $602