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Coal Conservation Act (RSA 2000, c. C-17).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Basic legislation Mining Coal Pollution control Exploration Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Revised Statutes of Alberta (R.S.A) 2000 are in force as of 1 January 2002.
Abstract

The present Act applies to every mine and coal processing plant in Alberta, and to all coal produced and transported in Alberta. The purposes of this Act are a) to provide for the appraisal of coal resources; b) to provide for appraisals of coal requirements; c) to ensure orderly, efficient and economic development of coal resources in the public interest; d) to effect conservation, and prevent waste, of the coal resources; e) to assist the Government to control pollution and ensure environment conservation; f) to ensure the observance of safe and efficient practices in the exploration of coal; g) to provide for the recording, and for the timely and useful dissemination of data and information. Part 3 lays down provisions relating to the powers and duties of the Energy Resources Conservation Board. Under the Act, the Lieutenant Governor is empowered to pass regulations necessary for the implementation of the Act. The Act consists of 50 sections divided into 9 Parts, of which the most important ones are: Powers and duties of the Board (3); Development, operation and abandonment of mines (4); Operation and abandonment of coal processing plants (5); Industrial development permits (6); Inspection (7); Registers, records and reports (8).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Coal Conservation Regulation (Alta. Reg. 270/81).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2014)

Keyword: Minerals, Enforcement/compliance, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX