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