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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