Update from Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Calgary Regional Airshed Zone Annual General Meeting 26 March 2014

Overview IRMS –Intent and Approach –Current Priorities and Status o Regional Planning o Regulatory Enhancement o Environmental Monitoring o Clarifying and Strengthening Relationships Working with others in IRMS Implementation of key initiatives –AQMS –Air Quality Management Frameworks

IRMS – Intent and Approach

The IRM System is the means by which Alberta will achieve responsible resource stewardship. The System is broadly defined, incorporating the management, conservation and wise use of all resources. It is founded upon principles of cumulative effects management: o Knowledge based o Outcomes driven o Future focused o Comprehensive implementation o Place based flexibility o Collaboration o Adaptation and Continuous Improvement Integrated Resource Management

Why pursue an IRMS? Continued economic and population growth Need to manage cumulative effects Heightened need for integration and resource optimization Growing expectations of public and stakeholders Integrated Resource Management  Project-by-project regulation and allocation  Management of incremental effects  Focus on preventing adverse impact  Project-by-project regulation and allocation  Management of incremental effects  Focus on preventing adverse impact  Regulation and allocation considers overall capacity of air shed, watershed, land base  Focus on achieving desired outcomes based on public input  Establishment of limits for total impacts on water, air, land, wildlife  Regulation and allocation considers overall capacity of air shed, watershed, land base  Focus on achieving desired outcomes based on public input  Establishment of limits for total impacts on water, air, land, wildlife THENTHEN NOWNOW

Program delivery; Authorizations; Compliance assurance; etc

Fully Functional IRMS Integrated and aligned natural resource and environmental policies Clear social, economic and environmental outcomes that provide common goals Effective and efficient policy assurance program Robust performance measurement program Strong relationships with partners and stakeholders Continuous improvement of the System Systematic and timely adaptation

Current Status & Priorities

Priorities: Regional Planning (Clear outcomes that provide common goals) LARP effective Sept 2012 SSRP – targeting fall 2014 to come into effect o Public review of the draft plan ended on February 28. o Includes air management framework with triggers and limits for NO 2 PM 2.5 and O 3. o NSRP – first phase of consultation announced

Priorities: Regulatory Enhancement (Effective and efficient policy assurance) Responsible Energy Development Act (Dec/12) Alberta Energy Regulator established (June/13) o Mandate: Provide for the efficient, safe, orderly and environmentally responsible development of Alberta’s energy resources o Relevant functions under Public Lands Act and Mines and Mineral Act transferred (Nov/13) o Relevant functions under EPEA and Water Act to be transferred (Mar/14) Policy Management Office established (Fall/12) o Integration processes/supports and other enabling mechanisms under development

Priorities: Environmental Monitoring (Robust performance measurement) Redesigning provincial ambient monitoring o Centrally coordinated by arms-length organization o Integrated amongst media – air, land, water, biodiversity o Science based, open and transparent Canada-Alberta Joint Oil Sands Monitoring Program (implementation underway) Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Agency o Protecting Alberta’s Environment Act (Dec/13) o Chair and Vice-Chair recruited; recruitment for Board of Directors complete o AEMERA officially kicked off May 22, 2014 o Recruitment of permanent staff Fall 2014 o 2014/15 to constitute transition year

Priorities: Aboriginal Consultation (Strengthening relationships) Optimizing the use of partnerships and expertise within the stakeholder community IRMS offers opportunity to participate in the system at earlier, more strategic stages GoA is committed to consulting and engaging First Nations and Aboriginal peoples across Alberta o Respecting First Nations’ Treaty rights and traditional land uses o Accessing the unique perspective of First Nations based on close connection to land and ecosystems o Collaborating with communities to conduct studies, collect data, identify traditional areas, and monitor environmental changes o Aboriginal Consultation Office established (Nov/13)

Working with Others in IRMS

Priorities: Clarifying Roles & Responsibilities (Strengthening relationships)

IRMS Acknowledges the Need for… Strong relationships with partners and stakeholders: Government will build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders to enable the successful implementation of the IRMS. This will include early and meaningful engagement of partners and stakeholders (including Albertans).

Multi-stakeholder Organization Review This project is about starting to describe what it means to build strong relationships and engage with others in integrated resource management, and how we can enable this in a deliberate way that respects the Government’s commitment to be as effective, efficient and relevant as possible in all of the work we do. Drivers: Integrated Resource Management Results Based Budgeting CEMA Review

Multi-Stakeholder Organization Review Planning and preparation Confirmation of purpose & principles Phase I (March/April) Current state assessment Need for multi-stakeholder orgs within IRMS Gap Analysis Process led by GoA, stakeholder engagement Phase II (May/June) Application of PhII recommendations to CEMA Third party contractor to conduct review on behalf of GoA Review finalized by Sept 2014 Phase III (July/August) Priorities: Clarifying Roles & Responsibilities (Strengthening relationships)

AQMS and Air Management Frameworks

Policy Context: Alberta’s Renewed Clean Air Strategy 19 The well-being of Alberta’s population is supported by effective ambient air quality management Air quality will maintain, protect and sustain healthy ecosystems Ambient air quality management supports economic sustainability

Policy Context: National Air Quality Management System

Draft South Saskatchewan Regional Plan Outcome 3 Air Quality is managed to support healthy ecosystems and human needs through shared stewardship. Objective Releases from various point and non-point sources are managed so they do not collectively result in unacceptabl e air quality. Strategy Implement the Air Quality Managemen t Framework for the South Saskatchewa n Region Continue to support the implementation of the Calgary Region Airshed Zone Particulate Matter and Ozone Managemen t Plan Encourage municipalities, industry and the public to be proactive in addressing air quality issues through voluntary programs & initiatives. 21

Indicators, Thresholds Monitoring and Modeling Management Response and Reporting  Environmental Indicators are chosen  Thresholds (Triggers, limits, targets) are set  Monitor and assess actual conditions relative to triggers and limits  Action taken at triggers and limits  Results reported Environmental Management Frameworks – Regional Approach to Cumulative Effects

Air Quality Management Framework: Management Response Verification Preliminary Assessment Investigation Mitigative Management Actions Oversight/Delivery Assess Implementation Effectiveness Communication “What does the data/science say?” “What does it mean?” “What are we going to do about it?” “Were we successful?”

AQMF Implementation – GOA Roles and Responsibilities 24 Annual review and assessment of ambient data to determine levels Initiate management response when required based on the assessment data and other approaches Identify the role of stakeholders and aboriginal people for management planning and actions Assess management actions implemented through other frameworks or initiatives Define timelines and select or recommend management approaches and tools Ensure management approaches are implemented Communicate to stakeholders and aboriginal people the implementation status Maintain and support collaborative partnerships Collaboration and engagement of stakeholders and aboriginal people remain key to the overall management intent

Thank You! Lisa Sadownik, ESRD (780)