| Area | Policies and regulations |
| Water management | • Expand the 2006 Water Conservation and Allocation Policy for Oilfield Injection to include water conservation measure for hydraulic fracturing―Develop a policy guideline setting out water conservation practices for hydraulic fracturing • Develop and implement science-based standards for baseline water well testing near hydraulic fracturing operations • Provide balanced and credible information on hos Alberta manages hydraulic fracturing • Support research that will enhance understanding of and protection for natural resources in areas of hydraulic fracturing |
| Groundwater protection | • Directive 083: Hydraulic Fracturing―Subsurface Integrity • Directive 059: Well Drilling and Completion Data Filing Requirements • Directive 055: Storage Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry • Directive 058: Oilfield Waste Management Requirements of the Upstream Petroleum Industry |
| Wellbore integrity | • Directive 008: Surface Casing Depth Requirements • Directive 009: Casing Cementing Minimum Requirements • Directive 083: Hydraulic Fracturing―Subsurface Integrity |
| Air quality | • Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives and Guidelines |
| Noise and light | • Directive 056: Energy Development Applications and Schedules • Directive 038: Noise Control |
| Induced seismicity | • No specific regulations pertaining to this area |