Disaster Recovery Regulation (Alta Reg. 51/1994). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Alberta Document type Regulation Date 1994 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hazards Local government Liability/compensation Governance Risk assessment/management Financing Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Enforcement/compliance Protection of habitats Protection of species Institution Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The present Regulation is made under the Emergency Management Act. In particular, the Regulation governs the assessment of damage or loss caused by a disaster and the payment of financial assistance for the damage or loss. The Regulation sets out how and when a Disaster Recovery Program may be created and provides the authority for the Minister of Municipal Affairs to establish the Alberta Disaster Assistance Guidelines and the Alberta Guidelines for Municipal Wildfire Assistance Program. Moreover, the Regulation defines the appeals process available to applicants for disaster programs, outlines applicant eligibility requirements for programs, and provides a public interest exception which can be exercised at the discretion of the Minister of Municipal Affairs. The text consists of 13 sections. Full text English Website www.gov.ab.ca References - Legislation Implements Emergency Management Act (RSA 2000, c. E-6.8). Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2020) Keyword: Hazards, Local government, Liability/compensation, Governance, Risk assessment/management, Financing, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX