Pipeline vegetation book alberta

We wish to acknowledge the dedicated work of the native plant working group members who were instrumental in completing the guidelines. A processing plant is not part of a pipeline as defined in the. Unistoten chief doris rosso speaks to supporters of the anti pipeline camp and wetsuweten people at a checkpoint near houston, british columbia. Nov 16, 2017 the full list of alberta hearing dates and times can be found here. With the energy sector still reeling from weeks of economic turmoil, alberta s united conservative government announced its throwing its financial heft behind the longdelayed keystone xl pipeline. After the drake well it is the most important event in the history of the oil regions, notes ida tarbell in her history of the standard oil company. Silverthorny buffaloberry, shepherdia argentea, fruit.

Oil and gas high pressure pipelines greater than 700 kpa that operate solely within alberta s borders are regulated by the alberta energy regulator aer under the pipeline act and pipeline rules. Alberta pipeline environmental steering committee, 1996. A third pipeline being considered, seemingly out of frustration as much as anything, is the arctic gateway, which would head north from the alberta oil fields to a port on to the beaufort sea. Pipeline battle puts focus on canadas disputed right to. Encana begins operation of its express pipeline, which transports crude oil from hardisty, ab to markets in montana, utah, wyoming and colorado, usa.

Conditions to protect birds, wildlife and vegetation. State department issued a presidential permit for an alberta clipper pipeline that will run from hardisty, alberta to superior, wisconsin. The native plant revegetation guidelines for alberta, july 2000 are endorsed for use. Pipeline markers along the alliance row provide a warning system to the public of the presence of a buried pipeline. Apr 11, 2019 the syncrude oil sands plant is seen north of fort mcmurray, alberta. The canadian gas association cga is the voice of canadas natural gas delivery industry. Located in western canada, the province has an area of 661,190 square kilometres 255,290 sq mi and is bounded to the south by the u. The energy resources conservation board, an independent government agency that was dissolved in 20, reprimanded the company, saying it had inadequate leak detection and failed to test its emergency.

Our rural communities are strained as it is for medical supplies and hospital beds amid a global pandemic. Edmonton prince rupert terrace kitimat kingsgate 9 8a 6b 4b 4a 3 2 n3 n4 n5 n2 2b 6a 5 7 8b 1 a1 16 british columbia alberta washington january 2020 bc pipeline mainline. While the mammals of alberta is no longer in print, a few hard copies can still be found in secondhand book stores. The wrong vegetation can be extremely harmful to your pipeline, leaving you with potential safety issues and a drain to your production. Our results demonstrate that pipelines influence ground vegetation. The pipeline will be capable of carrying up to 450,000 barrels 72,000 m 3 of crude oil a day to refineries in the u. Petroleum industry activity in native prairie and parkland alberta. The federal government must decide within the month on whether to approve kinder morgans trans mountain pipeline expansion from alberta to b. Contact us today to discuss your environmental remediation, land reclamation, and pipeline restoration needs. Apr 23, 2019 alberta was named after princess louise caroline alberta, fourth daughter of queen victoria. In canada, this means that natural gas pipelines generally go from natural gas wells drilled in the west to the east coast, and crude oil primarily goes south from alberta s oil sands to various.

Alberta grande prairie, sexsmith, spirit river, beaverlodge, hythe british columbia peace country, fort nelson, fort st. Signup for sports, whats on the calendar and contact info. The mackenzie valley pipeline, also called the mackenzie river pipeline, was a proposed project to transport natural gas from the beaufort sea through canadas northwest territories to tie into gas pipelines in northern alberta. Pil aer pipeline installation lease 4 loaa letter of authority for amendment pla aer pipeline agreement 5 ad activedisposed rvc aer vegetation control easement 6 cobl cancelled outstanding obligation 7 canc cancelled 9 del deleted alberta parks. We confirm our continuing support to work with stakeholders to monitor the implementation of the guidelines and to update. Alberta environment and sustainable resource development esrd. You can return your books to the exterior book drop on the east side of the tfdl. The day that the van syckel pipeline began to run oil a revolution began in the business.

The trans mountain pipeline system, or simply the trans mountain pipeline, is a pipeline that carries crude and refined oil from alberta to the coast of british columbia, canada. The soil handling subcommittee of the alberta pipeline environmental steering committee. A companion book, establishing native plant communities, is currently being developed to. While studies show it is feasible, it is considered the least promising because of the harsh conditions in the arctic. If anyone would like to help identify them, name and recognition will be provided. Provincial pipeline services are regulated by provincial authorities.

Integrated vegetation management plan kinder morgan. Aggressively growing vegetation often begins to encroach on these developments. Xcel energy depends on the right of way being free of vegetation to access the underground pipeline and infrastructure. Subsequent revisions to the document are summarized below. If you notice any of the following or suspect a pipeline emergency, please immediately call 911 and the trans mountain corporation line. After construction, the land along the pipeline is restored, using plans developed by biologists and agrologists. Building strong pipeline vegetation management solutions for our clients. Best management practices for pipeline construction in. The cer will consider all comments and objections that meet the requirements of the cer act and may hold a public hearing to gather further information. The construction of pipeline rightsofway rows, hereafter pipeline involves mechanical site clearing, which impacts soil and ground cover vegetat.

The state department has issued a draft environmental impact statement suggesting the pipeline would have little impact on climate change because without it, oil sands crude would simply travel by more expensive rail. In the interest of safety, forest protection and facility management some of this vegetation may often be cleared. All the berries and vegetation photos on the following pages were taken in alberta, canada. As trans mountain stalls, transcanada begins preliminary. The project was first proposed in the early 1970s but was scrapped following an inquiry conducted by justice thomas berger. Information on the amount of native vegetation in every quartersection of the. Pipeline vegetation management independent utility. Alberta environmental protection, land reclamation division, edmonton, alberta. The row provides space to perform pipeline maintenance and inspections and allows access for emergency response. Trans mountain has filed a sixmonth construction schedule with the national energy board for the expansion of its alberta tob. Pipeline inspections manual 005 is a resource document and tool for the alberta energy regulator aer field operations staff.

The province is home to the countrys largest deposits of oil and natural gas. The town, about 200 km southeast of edmonton, will serve as the northern point of the 1,947km pipeline, which will carry 830,000 barrels of oil per day from alberta. Above ground pipeline wildlife crossing directive 201407. Kmc integrated vegetation management plan 2 executive summary this integrated vegetation management plan ivmp applies to all kmc pipeline rightofways and their access roads, and kmc facilities, including access roads, within, the geographic boundaries of the plan area. In april, a pipeline break northeast of peace river, alberta, leaked 28,000 barrels of crude oil, some wildlife was killed from the spill. Alberta stands by keystone xl pipeline investment despite.

Wildlife forage cover and composition on pipeline corridors in. Edits made by environment and parks and the alberta energy. Cga represents local distribution companies from coast to coast as well as long distance pipeline companies and related manufacturers and other service providers. The rightofway is the area of land above the pipeline that xcel energy uses to maintain, inspect and safely operate the pipeline. Alliance pipeline starts transporting natural gas from northeastern british columbia and northeastern alberta to illinois, usa. Why alberta is throwing billions behind the keystone xl. Why building a pipeline on indigenous land is complicated even if you own it experts say it only takes one first nation to stop the trans mountain expansion project in court. Pipeline associated watercourse crossings 4th edition. Line 3 replacement project natural resources canada. Requirements and procedures for pipelines, which has been rescinded. The spill covered approximately 16,000 square meters 4 acres but was mostly contained within the pipelines right of way. Dewey soper, a federal wildlife officer, more than five decades ago 1964. Surface public land standing search detailed descriptions. Recreating on alberta s public land is a great opportunity for families and individuals to experience many of the natural opportunities alberta s public land have to offer including rustic camping experience and many kilometers of trails for various user groups to enjoy and explore.

An integrated oil and gas pipeline contractor, benedict pipeline has been meeting the construction, maintenance and repair needs of the energy industry for more than 30 years. Guide for pipelines pursuant to the environmental protection. Preliminary work has begun on the pipeline route in alberta, saskatchewan, montana and south dakota except for the state of nebraska, where it faces a legal challenge, a transcanada spokesperson told the financial post. Working throughout alberta, saskatchewan and northern british columbia, we have established a reputa.

Learn more about nature albertas birds and biodiversity program. Alberta vegetation inventory interpretation standards. Guide to pipeline safety for emergency first responders. A strong petroleum odor such as gasoline or diesel fuel. Pipeline companies monitor the reclaimed land for years afterward to ensure that the plants have been regrown and the reclamation has been. With the discovery of an abundant supply of crude oil and natural gas in the west, canadas oil and gas industry began expanding its vast pipeline network in the 1950s. Oct 05, 2017 alberta politicians express disappointment over transcanada decision to cancel energy east pipeline by bindu suri global news posted october 5, 2017 11. As a cepa foundation member, you will be part of an organization of industry leaders dedicated to boosting the development of practices for the safe transmission of energy in canada. Restoration of foothills rough fescue grassland following. This guide was prepared by the pipeline task group. Guide for pipelines pursuant to the environmental protection and enhancement act and regulations.

Pipeline operators always conduct an environmental assessment biologists assess the habitat, including vegetation, along a proposed pipeline route and evaluate the potential environmental effects and risks, and develop mitigative measures. The first definitive guide to albertas mammals was written by dr. This system was developed to be used within normal. Contributions to this success are improvements in pipeline technology and a pipeline network that extends over 300,000 km in the province. Projected greenhouse gas ghg emissions within alberta s 100 megatonne cap. The goal of this manual is to provide guidance on reestablishing the vegetation component of upland ecosystems on reclaimed landscapes, and on evaluating the success of reestablishment efforts.

While studies show it is feasible, it is considered the least promising because of. Changes or additions to the viewing option on campus. Interprovincial and international pipeline services are regulated by the national energy board neb. Superseded master schedule of standards and conditions. Alliance pipeline 24hour emergency number 18008848811 signs of a natural gas pipeline leak unusual hissing, whistling or roaring no odor or may smell similar to diesel, oil or propane steamlike cloud unexpected frost on the ground dirt blowing from the ground bubbling in wet areas dying or discolored vegetation. The iss gas leak detection system can immediately detect the presence of elevated levels of methane in the air above a pipeline. Alberta politicians express disappointment over transcanada. Best management guidelines enhanced approval process. Alberta vegetation inventory interpretation standards version 2. The alliance pipeline system is an integrated canadianu. The original soil is replaced, vegetation is replanted and the rightofway reseeded.

The enbridge northern gateway pipelines were a project to build a twin pipeline from bruderheim, alberta to kitimat, british columbia. The eastbound pipeline would have imported natural gas condensate and the westbound pipeline would have exported diluted bitumen from the athabasca oil sands to a marine terminal in kitimat for transportation to asian markets via oil tankers. The canadian energy pipelines association cepa is a major player in the pipeline. Pipelines gis resources library at university of calgary. Guidelines for alternative soil handling procedures during pipeline. When the trans mountain expansion project was approved, on november 29, 2016, with an approved pipeline corridor, the subsequent process of deciding the exact route of the pipeline began before the national energy board.

Pipes are seen at the kinder morgan trans mountain facility in edmonton, alta. Restoration of foothills rough fescue grassland following pipeline disturbance in southwestern alberta article in journal of environmental management 9112. Frequently asked questions about vegetation management around. Edmonton, alberta t5k 216 403 4222636 this document may be cited as. Keystone xl starting point town of hardisty ready to. Builder of controversial keystone xl pipeline says its. A person who anticipates their lands may be adversely affected by the proposed detailed route of the pipeline has 30 days from the date of the last notices publication. It emphasizes the techniques and methodologies necessary to establish upland forest plant species and ecosystems appropriate to given site conditions. Allweather roads, railways, and airlines crisscross the province and bring tourists to banff, jasper, and waterton lakes national parks. Pipeline markers are only a warning that there is a pipeline nearby.

This process is known as the detailed route approval process. The colour and thickness of the highpressure pipelines is set by default, but can be changed by the user by clicking on the gear symbol to the right of the high pressure heading. Alberta, canadas oil sands is the worlds most destructive. As trans mountain stalls, transcanada begins preliminary work.

The syncrude oil sands plant is seen north of fort mcmurray, alberta. The 1,210mile pipeline would be built between hardisty, alberta, and steel city, neb. Highpressure pipeline information on abadata is derived from aer pipeline data and graphics. The oil sands give alberta the third largest reserves in the world, but extracting the oil is energyintensive and destructive. Guidelines for reclamation to forest vegetation in. This document is an integrated vegetation management plan ivmp for the management of vegetation including noxious weeds and invasive plants on all land leased, owned andor controlled by kinder morgan canada kmc for oil transmission, distribution and storage in british columbia. Trans mountain outlines construction plans for next six. In 2012, we completed vegetation management on portions of the existing trans mountain pipeline rightofway in edmonton, alberta, including removing brush on the rightofway in the naturalized areas of whitemud creek, north saskatchewan river valley and part of the rightofway from the west bank of north saskatchewan river valley to wolf willow crescent nw. Why building a pipeline on indigenous land is complicated.

Aquality created this book for environmental professionals to fulfill a growing demand for a field guide that is based on the stewart and kantrud wetland classification system 1971 and specific to the plants and ecology of albertas mineral prairie pothole region wetlands. Physiography, climate, soil and vegetation combine to create four biophysical regions within alberta. Detailed route hearings set to begin in alberta trans mountain. In 2012, we completed vegetation management on portions of the existing trans mountain pipeline rightofway in edmonton, alberta, including removing brush on the rightofway in the naturalized areas of whitemud creek, north saskatchewan river valley and part of the rightofway from the west bank of north saskatchewan river valley to wolf. A 124 kilometre natural gas pipeline and second pipeline moved imported crude from coastal maine to montreal, qc, while a third brought american midcontinent oil to ontario. The pipeline industry has an important impact on life in canada. The aer regulates more than 422,000 km of oil and gas pipelines throughout alberta. The majority of pipelines in alberta carry natural gas or oil effluent production from oil wells. Consolidated up to 2442017 alberta regulation 912005 pipeline act pipeline rules table of contents part 1 administration 1 interpretation 1.