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Energy Resources Conservation Act (RSA 2000, c. E-10).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Institution Transport/storage 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 purposes of this Act are: a) to provide criteria for the appraisal of the reserves and productive capacity of energy resources and energy; b) to provide criteria for the appraisal of the requirements of energy resources; c) to bring about the conservation and to prevent the waste of energy resources; d) to counter pollution and ensure environment conservation in the exploration of energy resources; e) to secure the observance of safe and efficient practices in the exploration in energy resources; f) to disseminate useful information regarding energy resource. The implementation of this Act is entrusted to the Energy Resources Conservation Board; Sections 4 to 16 deal with, inter alia, membership of the Board, divisions of the Board, services of technical specialists, meetings, powers of the Board, personnel, hearing by examiners, rules of practice, enforcement of remedies, etc. The text consists of 48 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Energy Resources Conservation Board Administration Fees Regulations (Alta. Reg. 114/2008).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Royalties/fees, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Resources Conservation Board Rules of Practice (Alta Reg. 98/2011).

Legislation | Canada | 2011

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Responsible Energy Development Act (SA 2012, c R-17.3).

Legislation | Canada | 2012 (2020)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Pollution control, Sustainable development, Right to clean/healthy environment, Public participation, Indigenous peoples, Human rights, Public land, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX