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Is public consultation always required for a D058 application?

Category:

Public Consultation

Research Basis

Archive Period

2015-2023

Records Reviewed
10
Primary Topics
public consultation; first-party component; D058 facility; existing AER-licensed site
Current Reference
AER Directive 058; AER Manual 034; AER Directive 056

Common Question

Is public consultation always required for a D058 application?

Archive Findings

No. historical records indicate that public consultation is required for oilfield waste management facilities, but may not be required for a component on an existing AER-licensed site that receives only first-party waste from the same production system.

It is recommended confirming the requirement when uncertain.

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Separate facility applications from component applications early. If relying on a component consultation exemption, document the existing site, first-party status, same production system, and AER confirmation.

Current Guidance

Use Directive 058 and Manual 034 to classify the activity as a facility or component. Check current participant-involvement requirements before filing.

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