Notice of Application
Applications 016-00010346 & 004-324574
Bruderheim Energy Terminal & HI-Q Pilot Project and Diluent Removal Facility
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has received Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) applications 016-10346 and 004--324574 from Bruderheim Energy Terminal Limited (BETL) to cancel EPEA Approval No. 00324574-00-00, as amended and amend EPEA Approval No. 00010346-03-00, as amended, to incorporate the lands encompassed by the former approval within the boundary of the latter.
This notice also sets out the deadline for filing statements of concern on these applications. See the section below on how to file a statement of concern for filing dates.
Description of the Applications
BETL has applied under EPEA to cancel EPEA Approval No. 324574-00-00, as amended and amend EPEA Approval No. 10346-03-00, as amended, to incorporate the lands encompassed by the former approval within the boundary of the latter. The land requested to be incorporated is designated as industrial and is immediately adjacent to the BETL facility. It will be used to support operations at BETL which may include material storage or equipment laydown. Decommissioning and reclamation obligations will also be transferred accordingly, and this application will simplify management of these two EPEA approvals within the SE/SW-34-55-20W4.
To receive a copy of the application and supporting documents, submit an information request, as outlined at https://www1.aer.ca/ProductCatalogue/index.html, to
AER Information Distribution Services
Suite 1000, 250 – 5 Street SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0R4
Telephone: 1-855-297-8311
(toll free; option 0)
Email: InformationRequest@aer.ca
Refer to this notice when requesting information for a faster response.
Requirement to File a Statement of Concern
If you have concerns with these applications, you must file a statement of concern as described below. If you do not file a statement of concern, the AER may approve the applications without further notice.
How to File a Statement of Concern
For your submission to be considered a valid statement of concern, it must be filed by11:59 p.m. on July 26, 2023. Send one copy of your statement of concern to Bruderheim Energy Terminal Limited at the name and address above and one copy either online via the AER’s web-based form or by mail or email:
Mail or email:
Regulatory Applications
Alberta Energy Regulator
Suite 1000, 250 – 5 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R4
Fax: 403-297-7336
Email: SOC@aer.ca
Contents of a Statement of Concern
For your submission to be considered a valid statement of concern, it must include
- why you believe you may be directly and adversely affected by a decision of the AER on the applications;
- the nature of your objection to the applications;
- the outcome of the applications you advocate;
- the location of your land, residence, or activity in relation to the location of the energy resource that is the subject of the applications; and
- your contact information, including your name, address in Alberta, telephone number, and email address or, if you do not have an email address, your fax number.
The AER also requests that you include the application numbers in your statement of concern.
Confidentiality
Section 49 of the Alberta Energy Regulator Rules of Practice (Rules of Practice) requires that all documents and information filed in a proceeding be placed on the public record. If you file a submission, you must not include any personal information that you do not want to appear on or are not authorized to put on the public record. Section 49(2) of the Rules of Practice states how to apply to the AER for an order to keep information confidential. The Rules of Practice is available on the AER website at www.aer.ca.
Jurisdiction
Submissions relating exclusively to compensation for land use are not dealt with by the AER and should be referred to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (formerly the Surface Rights Board).
Under section 21 of the Responsible Energy Development Act, the AER does not have the jurisdiction to assess the adequacy of Crown consultation associated with the rights of aboriginal peoples as recognized and affirmed under the Constitution Act, 1982.
For information on AER procedures, contact the regulatory applications specialist, Beverly David, by phone at 587-943-3197 or by email to Beverly.David@aer.ca.
Issued at Calgary, Alberta, on June 26, 2023.
ALBERTA ENERGY REGULATOR
