SHARP's primary focus is to represent the clients' environmental obligations throughout the duration of the pipeline project in accordance with AEP (Alberta Environmental Protection) and MEM (Ministry of Energy and Mines) Guidelines for Alberta and British Columbia respectively.

SHARP's Environmental Inspectors work in conjunction with the chief inspector to ensure environmental compliance as outlined in the EPP (Environmental Protection Plan):

	Ensure that approvals, permits, and licenses required for petroleum developments are in place
	Act as a liaison between regulatory agencies and landowner
	Provide recommendations during changing weather and terrain conditions
	Timber salvage
	Topsoil salvage
	Water crossings and contour
	Clean-up (topsoil replacement)
	Erosion control
	Seed, fertilizer mixes and seed certifications
	Weed control

Our Competitive Advantage:

	Proven track record for obtaining Reclamation Certificates in Northwestern Alberta (one of most difficult areas in Canada to do so)
	Frozen Topsoil Cutter. An environmentally friendly innovation developed and patented by Jeff Biegel, Brent Biegel and Doug Biegel is quickly becoming recognized as the preferred tool for performing topsoil stripping during frozen soil conditions
	Technology oriented company. Our office is outfitted with state-of-the art server technology utilizing DELL servers and DELL workstations. Consultants utilize Toshiba and DELL laptops running Windows NT and Windows 2000 for the highest reliability. We utilize the best products from Microsoft, Corel and Adobe for creating reports, diagrams and to efficiently manage our information.
	Dedicated high-speed Internet connection via fibre-optics to communicate with our clients. Our high-speed Internet provider, Binary Solutions Ltd. utilizes wireless communication technology to provide us with an Internet connection that rivals DSL and cable modem.
	Digital imaging and reproduction. With the recent acquisition of a networked color laser photocopier, SHARP is implementing high-quality digital camera technology to significantly reduce the time it takes to complete a report and, along with our high-speed Internet connection, email photographs to our clients regardless of location.
	Advanced information management. Our custom in-house information database allows us to instantly provide progress reports on anything from pipelines, presite assessments, postsite assessments and more. Powerful search and reporting capabilities allow us to find information such as what our consultants are working on, what has been done and what needs to be done.
	Education services to keep clients, consultants and contractors current on the latest Alberta Environment rules, regulations and other developments. We helped lay the groundwork for the Alberta Wellsite Criteria and our courses are recognized by the Alberta Government as being the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the Province of Alberta.