How to Place an RFN Order

Step 1: The need for flaring exists:

• When flaring activity is required for oil and gas operations a notification to occupants and landowners within the notification radius may be required. Additional Licensees may need to obtain a permit to flare or incinerate from the AER.

Step 2: Contact Caliber Planning with well and flaring details:

• Complete the Online Flare Notification Order Form or
• Contact Caliber Planning at 403.295.0274 or 888.590.5668 or
• Fax in a copy of the Flare Notification Order Form to Caliber Planning at 403.295.0023 ( Download a Faxable RFN Order Form).

Step 3: Complete the AER Flare Permit Application on our web site:

• Our online help desk will assist you in determining all of your flaring needs.
• You may need a permit, if so it can be accessed online.
• Use the Flare Notification Radius Calculator to determine the notification radius.
• Complete the rest of the online form. A Caliber Planning representative will contact you within the next 24-72 hours.

Step 4: The RFN software goes to work:

• A search of our existing internal database is made.
• Required data is accessed online from land titles and additional data sources.
• An initial line list is prepared.
• A letter is prepared and forwarded to all known landowners notifying them of the flaring activities.
• All the required information is forwarded to a Caliber Planning Field Technician for delivery.

Step 5: Field Technician receives information:

• Caliber Planning's Field Technician travels to the notification area.
• The Field Technician meets with available landowners and area occupants and gathers the required data.
• The Field Technician uses GPS equipment to capture the location of buildings and roads within the notification radius.

Step 6: Caliber Planning receives data from the field:

• A map of the notification radius is prepared.
• A report is prepared for the client.
• A copy of the Flare Notice Form is submitted to the appropriate AER field centre, along with a copy of the completed line list and map.

Step 7: Documentation is sent to client, including:

• A complete project report.
• A complete copy of the line list.
• A copy of the map.
• A copy of the invoice generated for services provided.

Clients may track the progress of their RFN orders online.