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2002-2003 SWEEPS

Operation Chinook
In Operation Chinook, Alberta Environment visited 67 businesses in the Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass area west of Lethbridge. Notices of non-compliance were issued to 22 companies for infractions ranging from no secondary containment for hazardous wastes to improper security. Additional follow-up showed all recommended improvements were carried out and proper waste management practices were put in place.

Operation HazVac
Inspectors from Alberta Environment conducted unannounced inspections of over 170 vacuum trucks to ensure that the businesses were complying with provincial legislation. Feedback received from the vacuum truck industry since the sweep has indicated their willingness to shift business operations to ensure compliance with provincial legislation. Extensive follow-up will help ensure compliance in a number of areas.

Operation Northwind
Operation Northwind was an inspection sweep of the businesses in the Mistatim Industrial Park in northwest Edmonton. The focus of the program was to identify facilities with air emission sources and hazardous wastes/recyclables storage, and correct environmental non-compliance where identified.

Alberta Environment inspected 117 facilities and issued 37 notices of non-compliance. Of these 37 companies, two cases were passed on for further enforcement action.