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Oil Sands Conservation Act (RSA 2000, c. O-7).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Oil Pollution control Data collection/reporting Exploration Transport/storage Institution Enforcement/compliance
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 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 products. Sections 6 establishes that the Energy Resources Conservation Board may make any just and reasonable orders or directions deemed necessary to implement the purposes of this Act that are not otherwise specifically authorized by this Act. Sections 10 to 15 lay down provisions concerning the related various approvals and permits. The text consists of 26 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Oil Sands Conservation Regulation (Alta Reg. 76/88).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2021)

Keyword: Mining, Minerals, Oil, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX