Site Assessments – Phase I, II and III

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These reports protect the licensee from problems that existed prior to construction-and Alberta Environment requests that landowners receive a copy. These reports provides pre-disturbance soil conditions, including topsoil depths, admixing, structure, erosion potential, and salinity, thus guiding proper lifting of topsoil during site construction.

Other issues that are addressed in the report include:

• Land use
• Poor growth areas
• Weeds
• Landowner concerns
• Drainage concerns
• Recommendations for proper construction and reclamation

Phase I

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment uses historical data (well file, EUB/AEP review, air photo), interviews, and a site visit to determine the likelihood that contamination may be present. This assessment is mandated by AEP and must be done prior to beginning any reclamation.

Phase II – General

• Assess Current spill sites or sites damaged in the past
• Develop remediation plan from current information
• Select the lowest cost remediation method applicable in the situation

Phase II – For Wellsite Reclamation Purposes

• Option if drilling mud information available is incomplete.
• Trained personnel locate and sample sump area.
• Test to determine soil condition and acceptability to Alberta Environment Criteria
• Report data.
• Apply for reclamation certificate.

Phase III Environmental Site Assessment

• Implement the remediation plan.