Oilsands Tailings and Directive 074

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December 1, 2009
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Terra Simieritsch
Former Senior Policy Analyst
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This document provides background information about tailings and about Directive 074: Tailings Performance Criteria and Requirements for Oilsands Mining Schemes.

A comprehensive review of regulatory documents filed with the Alberta government suggests most oilsands mining operations will not comply with the new rules designed to limit increases in tailings, the toxic liquid waste produced by oilsands mining operations.

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Terra Simieritsch
Former Senior Policy Analyst
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Simon Dyer
Deputy Executive Director

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