A Notice of Appeal was received on October 24, 2007 from the landowner appealing Reclamation Certificate No. 238153-00-00 issed by Alberta Environment to Talisman Energy in relation to the Talisman Bonanza 14-2-82-12-W6M well, near Bonanza, in the County of Saddle Hills. A Mediation Meeting will be held on August 13, 2008.

The Mediation Meeting is between identified participants only.

A Notice of Appeal was received on February 29, 2008 from Westridge Utilities with respect to the February 1, 2008 decision of Alberta Environment to deny an application under the Water Act for a diversion licence and priority number to Westridge Utilities, located in the Springbank area near Calgary. A Preliminary Motions Hearing will be held on August 26, 2008.

The Board will hear arguments and evidence with respect to the following:

• Does the Board have jurisdiction to hear the appeal? In addressing this question the Board has asked for submissions on, but not limited to: (a) What is the nature of the decision being appealed? (b) Is the decision being appealed a decision the Board can review? (c) When was the decision made by Alberta Environment? Is the appeal time-barred?
  
  
• Should the Board order the Director to produce the documents requested by Westridge Utilities? Specifically: (a) The Groundwater Evaluation Guideline (issued February 2003) including Appendix C entitled "Policy on Water Diversions from Sands and Gravels Adjacent to a Water Body, and from Springs", and all associated documents; (b) a copy of Alberta Environment's record relating to the Muirfield Diversion Application filed on March 27, 2008; and (c) a more complete version of Alberta Environment's Record than has been filed with the Board with respect to this appeal.

The Preliminary Motions Hearing is open to the public for viewing only.

A Notice of Appeal was received on May 30, 2008 in relation to the April 28, 2008 decision of Alberta Environment to issue Approval No. 9790-02-00 for the reclamation of the Hub Oil FAcility for the processing of hazardous recyclables in Calgary. A Mediation Meeting will be held on September 3, 2008.

The Mediation Meeting is between identified participants only.

A Notice of Appeal was received on June 13, 2008 from Canadian Natural Resources Limited appealing with respect to the May 13, 2008 decision of Alberta Environment to refuse to accept an application for a Reclamation Certificate in relation to CNRL Cache and CNRL et al Cache 11-34-58-11-W4M wells, in the County of St. Paul. A Mediation Meeting will be held on September 10, 2008.

The Mediation Meeting is between identified participants only.

A Notice of Appeal was received on March 17, 2008 from the landowner appealing Reclamation Certificate No. 235049-00-00 issued by Alberta Environment to Signalta Resources in relation to the BRRI et al Rundle 16-8-65-16-W4M well, near Lac La Biche, in the Lac La Biche County. A Mediation Meeting will be held on September 24, 2008.

The Mediation Meeting is between identified participants only.

A Notice of Appeal was received on November 2, 2007 from Devon Canada Corporation with respect to the October 2, 2007 decision of Alberta Environment to cancel Reclamation Certificate No. 00204365-00-00 issued to Devon Canada Corporation in relation to the ARL 1D Cecil 1-5-85-10-W6M well in the Municipal District of Clear Hills No. 21 (Clear Hills County). Alberta Environment cancelled the Reclamation Certificate as a surface audit of the wellsite revealed the average replaced soil depth on site (7 cm) does not meet the required replacement depth of 12 cm for the lease, and an increase in aggregate strength and size. The Hearing of this appeal will be held on October 2, 2008.

Copies of material filed with the Board respecting this appeal are available for viewing at the Menno-Simons Library in Cleardale, Alberta, during its normal operating hours, or by appointment at the Office of the Environmental Appeals Board in Edmonton.

The Hearing is open to the public for viewing only.

A Notice of Appeal was received on October 4, 2007 regarding the August 29, 2007 decision of Alberta Environment to issue Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act Approval No. 0020754-01-00 to the Beaver Regional Waste Management Services Commission (BRWMSC) authorizing the construction, operation and reclamation of the Beaver Regional Class II landfill where more than 10,000 tonnes per year of waste is disposed of, located in Ryley, Alberta. A Hearing will be held on December 17 and 18, 2008.

The Board will hear from the parties on the following issues:

1. the appropriateness and adequacy of the conditions in the Approval with respect to the abandoned wells, (a) that have been identified, and (b) that have not been identified, which may yet be encountered during construction, in the area where the expansion of the landfill is approved;
2. the effects of the expansion of the landfill on the surface water regime in the area, including but not limited to Bible Creek;
3. the appropriateness and adequacy of the conditions in the Approval with resepct to the development and operation of special cells; and
4. the operation of the expanded landfill as it relates to litter, odour, noise, operating hours, and aesthetics.

Any person, other than the parties, who wishes to make a representation before the Board on this appeal must submit a request in writing by fax or by e-mail to the Board. The request must be received by the Board on or before September 12, 2008. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the request has been received by the Board. Such a request shall (a) contain the name, address, telephone, and fax numbers of the person submitting the request, (b) indicate whether the person submitting the request intends to be represened by a lawyer or agent, and if so, the name of the lawyer or agent, (c) contain a summary of the nature of the person's interest in this appeal, and (d) be signed by the person submitting the request. After September 12, 2008, the Board will in its discretion, determine if others may make representations, and the manner in which they can be made. Once all parties have been determined, the Hearing will be open to the public for viewing only.

The information requested is necessary to allow the Environmental Appeals Board to perform its function. The information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, section 33(c). Section 33(c) provides that personal information may only be collected if that information relates directly to and is necessary for the processing of this appeal.