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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, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
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 the Exploration Regulation (AR 214/98). Section 2 of Part 2 establishes that any person who conducts or reclaims an exploration operation must do so in accordance with this Code of Practice. The text consists of 9 Parts as follows: Definitions (1); General (2); Notice/administration requirements (3); Notice (3.1); Written consent of registered owners (3.2); Operational requirements (4); Activities plan (4.1); Conservation and reclamation requirements ((5); Soil conservation requirements (5.1); Reclamation requirements (5.2);Waste management requirements (6): Reporting requirements (7); Record keeping requirements (8); Code of practice administration (9); Two Schedules are enclosed.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection and Enhancement Act (RSA 2000, c. E-12).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Registration, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation and Reclamation Regulation (Alta Reg. 115/93).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2016)

Keyword: Drainage/land reclamation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX