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Code of practice for pits.

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Mining Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Dispute settlement Data collection/reporting 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. Section 2 of Part 2 establishes that any person who carries out an activity at a pit must do so in accordance with this Code of Practice. Furthermore, any conflict between the registration application and the terms and conditions of this Code of Practice shall be resolved in favour of this Code of Practice. The text consists of 8 Parts as follows: Definitions (1); General (2); Administration/registration requirements (3); Operational requirements (4); Conservation and reclamation requirements (5); Reporting requirements (6); Record keeping requirements (7); Code of Practice Administration (8). Five 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