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What is considered a reportable spill Alberta?
Any spill or release that goes off-lease that has caused, is causing, or may cause an adverse effect, must immediately be reported to Alberta Environment.
What is the role of the Alberta Energy Regulator?
The AER provides for the safe, efficient, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of energy resources. This includes allocating and conserving water resources, managing public lands, and protecting the environment while securing their economic benefits for all Albertans.
What is the ERCB called now?
The regulator has had a number of names over the years, including the Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board, the Oil and Gas Conservation Board, the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB), the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, and now the Alberta Energy Regulator.
Is the Alberta Energy Regulator independent?
About the AER Our governance structure is designed to provide both strong corporate oversight and independent adjudication. Corporate, operational, and governance responsibilities are separate from our adjudicative functions (i.e., hearings on energy applications).
What is considered a reportable spill?
Generally, all spills over five gallons must be reported. Although the requirements relate to hazardous waste, the department considers any material when spilled to be a waste. According to Texas’ Oil and Hazardous Substances Spill Contingency Plan, any harmful quantity of a hazardous substance is reportable.
How big should a spill be reported?
In California, the owner or operator of a tank facility must immediately, upon discovery, notify the California emergency Management agency and the local California Unified program agency (CUpa) of a spill or other release of one barrel (42 gallons) or more of petroleum.
What are electricity rates in Alberta?
Until October 31, 2019, residential and small business consumers with the regulated rate option (RRO) wouldn’t pay more than 6.8 cents per kWh because of the Alberta electricity price cap….2019 Electricity Regulated Rates in ¢/kWh.
| Retailer | EPCOR | ENMAX |
|---|---|---|
| December | 8.069 | 7.32 |
Who does the AER regulate?
The AER regulates wholesale and retail energy markets, and energy networks, under national energy legislation and rules. Our functions mostly relate to energy markets in eastern and southern Australia.
What is the name of the organization that regulates oil natural gas oil sands and coal developments in Alberta?
It regulated the safe, responsible, and efficient development of Alberta’s energy resources: oil, natural gas, oil sands, coal, and pipelines….Energy Resources Conservation Board.
| Independent, quasi-judicial regulatory agency of the Government of Alberta overview | |
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| Website | www.ercb.ca |
What are reportable quantities?
Reportable Quantity (RQ) — the quantity of a hazardous substance that triggers reports under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
When should spills be reported?
OSHA. In general, the reporting provisions under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require an employer to contact the nearest OSHA area director within 24 hours of an incident that caused a release of hazardous substances into an area where employees may be exposed.
Who would you notify if a spill occurs?
Reporting a hazardous substance release or oil spill takes only a few minutes. To report a release or spill, contact the federal government’s centralized reporting center, the National Response Center (NRC), at 1-800-424-8802.