Oil Sands Conservation Act (RSA 2000, c. O-7). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Alberta Document type Legislation Date 1983 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Oil Pollution control Data collection/reporting Exploration Transport/storage Institution Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Americas, North America 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 ensure conservation, and prevention of waste, of oil sands resources of Alberta, b) to ensure efficient development in the public interest of the oil sands resources; c) to provide criteria and means for appraisal of oil sands resources; d) to cooperate with the Government in controlling pollution; f) to disseminate useful information regarding oil sands resources , and g) to ensure the observance of safe and efficient practices in the exploration of oil sands Full text English Website www.gov.ab.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Oil Sands Conservation Regulation (Alta Reg. 76/88). Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2013) Keyword: Mining, Minerals, Oil, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX