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Hydro and Electric Energy Act (RSA 2000, c. H-16).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Authorization/permit Energy conservation/energy production Hydropower generation Transport/storage Offences/penalties
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

This Act consists of 46 sections divided into 5 Parts. The purposes of the Act include providing for the economic, orderly and efficient development and operation of hydro energy and the generation and transmission of electric energy, and securing the observance of safe and efficient practices in the development of hydro energy and in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric energy (sect. 2). The Energy Resources Conservation Board is the body designated to manage the Act, and its powers and duties are described under Part 1. Part 2 contains provisions on permits and licences for hydro developments, power plants and transmission lines. Part 3 deals with electric distribution systems, while Part 4 regulates land rights and rights of way related hydro and electric energy plans and transmissions. Part 5 provides for administrative procedures and offences and penalties for violations of the Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Hydro and Electric Energy Regulation (Alta. Reg. 409/83).

Legislation | Canada | 1983 (2015)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX