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• 1992 Environmental Status Report on Canadian Petroleum Refinery Effluents
  This report provides an overview of refinery effluents from the Canadian petroleum refining industry. It describes the industry's methods for treating waste and outlines regulatory requirements for effluent discharges. The report also provides an assessment of the state of the oil industry's compliance with the federal Petroleum Refinery Effluent Regulations and Guidelines for 1992.
  Available from Environment Canada Selected Publications (1-800-734-3232)
  
  
• Environmental Code of Practice for Treatment and Disposal of Waste Discharges from Offshore Oil and Gas Operations
  This code, developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) presents Environment Canada's position on the level of waste treatment achievable at offshore oil and gas operations using the best practicable technology. The document discusses the source, characteristics, and treatment options for each of 15 potential waste systems, and makes recommendations on the discharge concentrations and volumes achievable.
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• Environmental Codes of Practice for Steam Electric Power Generation - Construction Phase
  Practices are recommended for protecting terrestrial and aquatic life; preserving archeological and historical resources; controlling erosion; siltration, wastewater discharges and spills; managing solid waste; controlling air pollution and noise; and environmental auditing, monitoring, and reporting. These practices will mitigate or eliminate adverse environmental effects due to construction or modification of steam electric power stations.
  
  
• Environmental Codes of Practice for Steam Electric Power Generation - Decommissioning Phase
  This report outlines the environmental concerns related to the decommissioning of SEPG stations and recommends practices for assessing the nature and extent of contamination; evaluating options to mitigate or eliminate the adverse environmental effects of decommissioning of SEPG facilities in whole or in part; and ensuring that the decommissioned site is left in a condition suitable for future land use.
  
  
• Environmental Codes of Practice for Steam Electric Power Generation - Design Phase
  Developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, these codes are part of a series of reports that identify good environmental protection practices for various phases of a steam electric power project. This report examines environmental concerns associated with water-related and solid waste activities of steam electric plants. The design recommendations presented will minimize the detrimental environmental effects of once-through cooling water systems, wastewaters discharged to surface waters and groundwaters, and solid waste disposal sites.
  
  
• Environmental Codes of Practice for Steam Electric Power Generation - Operations Phase
  This code is the fourth in a series of five documents developed for the steam electric power generation (SEPG) industry under Part 1, Section 8 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. These technical guides are meant for fossil fuel and nuclear power stations. The codes, however, apply only to the non-radioactive aspects of nuclear stations. This report outlines environmental concerns associated with the operation of SEPG stations and recommends practice to mitigate the adverse environmental effects of the operation of new of modified steam electric power generating stations.
  
  
• Environmental Codes of Practice for Steam Electric Power Generation - Siting Phase
  In this code, the environmental concerns associated with water, air, and solid waste steam electric power plants are discussed and a three-phase approach by site selection teams is suggested to minimize environmental hazards. Criteria for site selection are presented that will minimize the detrimental environmental effects of once-through cooling water systems, wastewaters discharged to surface waters and groundwaters, solid waste disposal sites, and atmospheric emissions.
  
  
• Environmental Status Report for the Canadian Petroleum Refining Industry, 1983-1984
  This report provides an overview of the Canadian petroleum refining industry with respect to gaseous, liquid, and solid waste releases; pollution control methods; and waste disposal practices. Federal and provincial requirements for air quality, effluent, and solid waste are presented. Industry compliance with the federal Petroleum Refinery Effluent Regulations and Guidelines for 1983 and 1984 is also assessed nationally, regionally, and for individual refineries.
  Available from Environment Canada Selected Publications (1-800-734-3232)
  
  
• Environmental Status Report for the Canadian Petroleum Refining Industry, 1987
  This report provides an overview of the Canadian petroleum refining industry with respect to liquid waste releases. The report describes the industry and its methods for treating wastes and presents federal and provincial regulatory requirements for effluent discharges. Industry compliance with the federal Petroleum Refinery Effluent Regulations and Guidelines for 1987 is assessed nationally, regionally, and for individual refineries.
  Available from Environment Canada Selected Publications (1-800-734-3232)
  
  
• Evaluation of Options to Reduce Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂)Emissions from the Natural Gas Processing and Tar Sands Industries
  This study evaluates options to reduce sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions from the natural gas processing and tar sands industries. It identifies the major SO₂ sources, summarizes the emission standards and controls in effect at the time of publication, and evaluates the technical feasibility and costs of implementing various SO₂ control options.
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• Guidance Document for Flow Measurement of Metal Mining Effluents - Final Report
  This report describes flow monitoring considerations, equipment and procedures for use with metal mining effluents. It emphasizes performance-based methods and discusses how such methods should be applied to the mining industry. Topics addressed include the selection, design and installation of flow measurement systems, the development of operation and maintenance procedures, and the development of reporting protocols. Guidelines are also presented for system accuracy and calibration, and the selection of monitoring equipment.
  
  
• Guidance Document for the Sampling and Analysis of Metal Mining Effluents - Final Report
  This report presents a performance-based approach to the sampling and analysis of metal mining effluents under the proposed Metal Mining Effluent Regulations. It outlines data quality measures and objectives, as well as overall quality control procedures for effluent sampling and analysis, and it provides references to suitable analytical methods.