Bulletin – Fort McMurray Wildfires
On July 7, 2016 the AER announced that it had transitioned back to normal regulatory operating procedures following a period of actively monitoring operations in Fort McMurray.
The AER’s active monitoring was conducted to ensure that the resumption of oil sands mining and in situ operations – following the unplanned shutdowns necessitated by wildfires in the area – were conducted in accordance with public safety and environmental protection requirements.
In the bulletin, the AER also reminded operators to retain documentation related to the construction of berms and walls undertaken to protect facilities, as such documentation may be requested by the AER.
