Based on a review of the current performance values for Alberta mills, other Canadian mills, and top performing mills in the . and to allow sufficient flexibility for plant operations during shutdown, start-up and upset conditions, Alberta’s standards for colour are a monthly average of 50 kg/ADt and a daily maximum of 100 kg/ADt for both new and existing mills. The values may be applied at approval renewal for existing pulp and paper mills, and applied directly to any new mills.