Responsible Energy Development Act (SA 2012, c R-17.3). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Alberta Document type Legislation Date 2012 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water 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 Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The present Act shall streamline the regulatory process governing oil/gas development in the Province. In particular, section 3 of the afore-mentioned Act establishes the “Alberta Energy Regulator” as a corporation. The mandate of the Regulator is: a) to provide for the efficient, safe, orderly and environmentally responsible development of energy resources in Alberta through the Regulator’s regulatory activities, and b) in respect of energy resource activities, to regulate: i) the disposition and management of public lands; ii) the protection of the environment; and iii) the conservation and management of water, including the wise allocation and use of water. The text consists of 113 sections divided into 7 Parts. Full text English Website www.gov.ab.ca References - Legislation Repeals Energy Resources Conservation Act (RSA 2000, c. E-10). Legislation | Canada | 1980 (2010) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Responsible Energy Development Act General Regulation (Alta. Reg. 90/2013). Legislation | Canada | 2013 (2021) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, EIA, Risk assessment/management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Alberta Energy Regulator Administration Fees Rules (Alta Reg. 98/2013). Legislation | Canada | 2013 (2020) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Oil, Royalties/fees, Tax/levy, Enforcement/compliance, Coal Source: FAO, FAOLEX Enforcement of Private Surface Agreement Rules (Alta Reg. 204/2013). Legislation | Canada | 2013 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Business/industry/corporations, Institution, Registration, Land tenure, Ownership, Contract/agreement, Private land Source: FAO, FAOLEX Security Management for Critical Upstream Petroleum and Coal Infrastructure Regulation (Alta Reg. 91/2013). Legislation | Canada | 2013 (2018) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Oil, Institution, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Alberta Energy Regulator Rules of Practice (Alta Reg. 99/2013). Legislation | Canada | 2013 (2018) Keyword: Oil, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX Specified Enactments (Jurisdiction) Regulation (Alta Reg. 201/2013). Legislation | Canada | 2013 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Responsible Energy Development Act Transition Regulation (Alta. Reg. 92/2013). Legislation | Canada | 2013 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX