Code of practice for exploration operations. Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Alberta Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Exploration Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Data collection/reporting Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Americas, North America Abstract The present Code enacts the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Conservation and Reclamation Regulation. The Code lays down provisions relating to exploration operations which indicate any investigation, work, or act to determine the presence of coal or oil sands by test drilling, excavation, or other means that results in surface disturbance or that may cause an adverse effect, but excludes any exploration operation that is the subject of a permit, license, or approval under th Full text English Website www.gov.ab.ca References - Legislation Implements Conservation and Reclamation Regulation (Alta Reg. 115/93). Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2016) Keyword: Drainage/land reclamation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Environment Protection and Enhancement Act (RSA 2000, c. E-12). Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2016) Keyword: Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Registration, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX