We are proposing to update Directive 088: Licensee Lifecycle Management to support the Government of Alberta's new Liability Management Framework and rule changes announced in Bulletin 2020-26. We are seeking feedback on section 4.2, "Closure Nomination," of the draft directive that includes the following changes:
- The introduction of the Closure Nomination Program, which provides an opportunity for eligible requesters (e.g., private landowners, First Nations, Métis settlements, municipalities, disposition holders, ministers) to request the closure of a site.
- A description of the closure plan approaches that a licensee may use when a site becomes eligible for the program and requires a closure plan.
To provide feedback on the proposed revisions to Directive 088, complete the public comment form on our website, aer.ca > Regulating Development > Rules and Directives > AER Forms > Public Comment Form. Comments in other formats can be emailed to InventoryReduction@aer.ca or mailed to Alberta Energy Regulator, Suite 1000, 250 – 5 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R4. Feedback will be accepted through December 6, 2022.
All feedback received will be reviewed and may be used in finalizing the directive. The comments provided through this consultation will form part of the public record and may be attributed to the specific individuals who provided them. Personal information provided with comments will be collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We may use the personal contact information you provide for follow-up communication related to your feedback.
The draft directive is available on our website at www.aer.ca > Regulating Development > Rules and Directives > Directives. If you have any questions, contact our Customer Contact Centre by phone at 1-855-297-8311 or by email at inquiries@aer.ca.
