2006 ABEAB 22 Appeal No. 06-051-DOP
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ALBERTA ENVIRONMENTAL APPEALS BOARD
Discontinuance of Proceedings
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Date of Discontinuance of Proceedings – August 9, 2006
IN THE MATTER OF sections 91, 92 and 95 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12;
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IN THE MATTER OF an appeal filed by Husky Oil Operations Limited with respect to the decision of the Director, Southern Region, Regional Services, Alberta Environment, to refuse to issue a Reclamation Certificate to Husky Oil Operations Limited for the Renaissance 16C Suffield 16-14-20-8 well at Surface Point in LSD 1-23-20-8-W4M.
Cite as: Husky Oil Operations Limited v. Director, Southern Region, Regional Services, Alberta Environment (09 August 2006), Appeal No. 06-051-DOP (A.E.A.B.).
I. BACKGROUND
[1] On May 17 2006, the Director, Southern Region, Regional Services, Alberta Environment (the “Director”), refused to issue a Reclamation Certificate to Husky Oil Operations Limited for the Renaissance 16C Suffield 16-14-20-8 well at Surface Point in LSD 1-23-20-8-W4M, near Jenner, Alberta.
[2] On June 16, 2006, the Environmental Appeals Board (the “Board”) received a Notice of Appeal from Husky Oil Operations Limited (the “Appellant”) appealing the Director’s decision.
[3] On June 16, 2006, the Board wrote to the Appellant and the Director (collectively the “Parties”) acknowledging receipt of the Notice of Appeal and notifying the Director of the appeal. The Board also requested the Director provide the Board with a copy of the records (the “Record”) relating to the appeal, and that the Parties provide available dates for a mediation meeting, preliminary meeting or hearing.
[4] According to standard practice, the Board wrote to the Natural Resources Conservation Board and the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board asking whether this matter had been the subject of a hearing or review under their respective legislation. Both boards responded in the negative.
[5] On July 4 and 5, 2006, the Board received e-mails from the Appellant and the Director requesting the Board hold the appeal in abeyance as a reclamation certificate would be issued for the site. The Board granted the abeyance and requested the Parties provide status reports to the Board by August 8, 2006.
[6] On August 4, 2006, the Board received an e-mail from the Appellant advising that they wish to withdraw their appeal.
II. DECISION
[7] Pursuant to section 95(7) of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12, and based upon the withdrawal of the appeal by the Appellant, the Board hereby discontinues its proceedings in Appeal No. 06-051 and closes its file.
Dated on August 9, 2006, at Edmonton, Alberta.
“original signed by”
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Dr. Steve E. Hrudey, D.Sc. (Eng.), P.Eng.
Chair