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Public Swimming Pools Regulation

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This Regulation sets out requirements for the operation of public swimming pools, including matters such as water quality, filtration, circulation, disinfection standards and testing monitoring... More ≫

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This Regulation sets out requirements for the operation of public swimming pools, including matters such as water quality, filtration, circulation, disinfection standards and testing monitoring and record keeping. It also establishes the Pool Standards, 2014.

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Specified Enactments (Jurisdiction) Regulation

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This regulation, made under the Responsible Energy Development Act, provides further provisions regarding the responsibility for administering the specified enactments; the Environmental... More ≫

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This regulation, made under the Responsible Energy Development Act, provides further provisions regarding the responsibility for administering the specified enactments; the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Part 8 of the Mines and Minerals Act, the Public Lands Act, and the Water Act by the Alberta Energy Regulator.

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Water Act

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The Act supports and promotes the conservation and management of water, through the use and allocation of water in Alberta. It requires the establishment of a water management framework and sets... More ≫

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The Act supports and promotes the conservation and management of water, through the use and allocation of water in Alberta. It requires the establishment of a water management framework and sets out requirements for the preparation of water management plans. The Act addresses: Albertans’ rights to divert water and describes the priority of water rights among users; the types of instruments available for diversion and use of water and the associated processes for decision-making; and the range of enforcement measures available to ensure the goals of the Act are met.

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Respect our lakes : lake legislation in Alberta

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This one-page infographic provides a handy overview of a lakeshore property in Alberta, indicating what part of a property is private land, what part is public land, and the provincial and federal... More ≫

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This one-page infographic provides a handy overview of a lakeshore property in Alberta, indicating what part of a property is private land, what part is public land, and the provincial and federal legislation that applies to each of these areas.

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Water (Ministerial) Regulation

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The regulation promotes the safety of dams and canals to prevent the loss of life and to prevent economic and environmental losses due to failure of these structures. This regulation is a... More ≫

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The regulation promotes the safety of dams and canals to prevent the loss of life and to prevent economic and environmental losses due to failure of these structures. This regulation is a secondary statute that provides information pertaining to the administration of the Water Act including definitions of relevant terms and activities that can be performed under the Act and the requirements. Part 6 of the regulation deals with dam and canal safety and stipulates the key requirements and administrative details for the safety of these structures.

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Stormwater use regulation amendment : removing barriers to stormwater use

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Changes to the Water (Ministerial) Regulation exempt stormwater diversions of up to 6,250 cubic metres per year from requiring a Water Act licence, if certain conditions are met. This fact sheet... More ≫

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Changes to the Water (Ministerial) Regulation exempt stormwater diversions of up to 6,250 cubic metres per year from requiring a Water Act licence, if certain conditions are met. This fact sheet lists the conditions that must be met for the exemption.

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Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

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The Act is the primary act in Alberta through which regulatory requirements for air, water, land, and biodiversity are managed. The Act supports and promotes the protection, enhancement and wise... More ≫

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The Act is the primary act in Alberta through which regulatory requirements for air, water, land, and biodiversity are managed. The Act supports and promotes the protection, enhancement and wise use of the environment by designating proposed activities for which an approval or registration is required.

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Irrigation Plebiscite Regulation

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The Irrigation Plebiscite Regulation, under the Irrigation Districts Act, describes the public notice and plebiscite ballot requirements for commercial activities, water licenses, and expansion... More ≫

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The Irrigation Plebiscite Regulation, under the Irrigation Districts Act, describes the public notice and plebiscite ballot requirements for commercial activities, water licenses, and expansion limits. The Regulation also outlines the eligibility within districts for a plebiscite vote relating to commercial activity, including the duties of irrigators and the district officer.

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Irrigation Districts Act

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The Irrigation Districts Act enables the establishment of irrigation districts in Alberta and describes the structure, governance, powers, and duties for the formation and operations of irrigation... More ≫

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The Irrigation Districts Act enables the establishment of irrigation districts in Alberta and describes the structure, governance, powers, and duties for the formation and operations of irrigation districts. The purpose of an irrigation district is to: construct, operate, and maintain irrigation works in each district for the conveyance and delivery of water; divert and use of water in accordance with the terms and conditions of license under the Water Act; and, to maintain and promote the economic viability of the district. The Act also establishes the formation, powers, and duties of Irrigation Council.

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Rural Utilities Act

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The Rural Utilities Act establishes the organization, governance, and makes provisions for the management of business and affairs, of rural utility associations. A rural utility association is an... More ≫

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The Rural Utilities Act establishes the organization, governance, and makes provisions for the management of business and affairs, of rural utility associations. A rural utility association is an incorporated entity of five or more persons, of which its main purpose is to supply to its members utility services for electricity, natural gas, water that is used primarily for domestic purposes, and sewage. The Act enables rural utility associations to finance borrowings through a loan guarantee for provision of electrical services in rural areas.

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