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Geothermal Resource Development Act (SA 2020, c G-5.5).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Water
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Hydropower generation Inspection Offences/penalties Pollution control Protection of environment Renewable energy Sustainable development Sustainable use Authorization/permit Groundwater Well sinking/boreholes
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purposes of this Act are (a) to provide for the economic, orderly, efficient and responsible development in the public interest of geothermal resources in Alberta; (b) to secure the observance of safe and efficient practices in the public interest in the development of geothermal resources in Alberta; (c) to provide for the responsible management of wells, facilities, well sites and facility sites throughout their life cycles; (d) to manage the development of geothermal resources as between licensees and in relation to the development and conservation of other energy resources in Alberta; (e) to control pollution and to ensure the protection of the environment and public safety in the development of geothermal resources in Alberta; (f) to provide for the timely and useful collection, appraisal and dissemination of information regarding geothermal resources in Alberta.

Full text
English
Website
www.canlii.org