Three Big Things- last week in Alberta
Imperial’s Slap on the wrist
A new sheriff is in town
Another example of rural municipalities ignored
Imperial’s Slap on the wrist
Last week in Alberta we had a taste of what it’s going to be like in UCP Alberta. First off was the “Notice of Administrative Penalty” addressed to Imperial Oil Resources Limited (IMO) of $50,000 under section 227(e) of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA). As the notice, reads the contravention took place on 19 May 2022- more than two years ago and was “confirmed” three months later. The offence was described in a very matter of fact way-
included industrial wastewater, in the industrial wastewater control system in contravention of section 4.2.3(a) of EPEA Approval 46586-01-00, thereby contravening section 227(e) of the En...