Publications

Fuel Tax Regulation

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The Fuel Tax Regulation establishes the administrative process for the collection, reporting and remittance by direct remitters and other recipients of fuel tax imposed on recipients of gasoline,... More ≫

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The Fuel Tax Regulation establishes the administrative process for the collection, reporting and remittance by direct remitters and other recipients of fuel tax imposed on recipients of gasoline, diesel, locomotive, aviation, propane and other fuels in Alberta under the Fuel Tax Act, and includes compliance and enforcement provisions. The Regulation also defines certain fuels as being taxable, establishes the registration process for persons desiring to undertake certain activities with respect to fuel in Alberta, establishes the various exemptions from fuel tax and process for obtaining a fuel tax exemption certificate, as well as establishes the process for marking fuel and the circumstances under which marked fuel may be possessed and sold.

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Potable Water Regulation

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The regulation provides rules, provisions, prohibitions and stipulations related to water treatment requirements, water quality, water system design, certification of operators, conservation and... More ≫

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The regulation provides rules, provisions, prohibitions and stipulations related to water treatment requirements, water quality, water system design, certification of operators, conservation and responsible use, sampling and reporting.

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Electric Utilities Act

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This Act provides the underlying framework for the regulation of Alberta’s electric industry. The Act establishes the Independent System Operator (AESO) (responsible for the safe, reliable and... More ≫

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This Act provides the underlying framework for the regulation of Alberta’s electric industry. The Act establishes the Independent System Operator (AESO) (responsible for the safe, reliable and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System and access to the interconnected power grid) and the Balancing Pool (responsible for managing certain generation assets, managing payments, and forecasting revenues and expenses), and sets out the AESO's powers and duties.

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Gas Utilities Act

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This Act provides the Alberta Utilities Commission with authority to regulate the gas utilities to which the Act applies, including the ability to establish just and reasonable rates. This Act... More ≫

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This Act provides the Alberta Utilities Commission with authority to regulate the gas utilities to which the Act applies, including the ability to establish just and reasonable rates. This Act also governs the provision of gas services to customers by gas distributors and default supply providers.

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Forest and Prairie Protection Act

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The Forest and Prairie Protection Act enables the protection of the forests and prairies of Alberta from wildfire. It establishes the Fire Season and enables cost recovery and fire control orders.... More ≫

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The Forest and Prairie Protection Act enables the protection of the forests and prairies of Alberta from wildfire. It establishes the Fire Season and enables cost recovery and fire control orders. The Act also identifies firefighting responsibilities and describes the authority of forest officers and fire guardians. It provides conditions for conducting industrial operations and other human activities and identifies offences and penalties.

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Surface Rights Act

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The Act establishes the mandate of the Land and Property Rights Tribunal to determine and grant right of entry on the surface of any land, excluding Métis settlements, for any operation concerning... More ≫

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The Act establishes the mandate of the Land and Property Rights Tribunal to determine and grant right of entry on the surface of any land, excluding Métis settlements, for any operation concerning mining, drilling, pipelines, and power transmission or telephone lines. The Act prevails over other instruments with respect to the right of entry to the surface of any land incidental to applicable operations. It does not apply to metallic/industrial minerals exploration or geophysical exploration, except on grazing leases or farm development leases.

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Ammonite Shell Regulation

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This regulation is made under the Mines and Minerals Act and provides for applications and the issuance of agreements for the recovery of non-exposed ammonite shell in Alberta.

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Security Management for Critical Infrastructure Regulation

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The regulation outlines the rules, provisions and stipulations on security measures for critical facilities in the event of terrorist activity. It also enables the AER to audit and enforce... More ≫

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The regulation outlines the rules, provisions and stipulations on security measures for critical facilities in the event of terrorist activity. It also enables the AER to audit and enforce security measures in these facilities to protect Alberta's critical infrastructure.

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Oil and Gas Conservation Rules

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This regulation is made under the Oil and Gas Conservation Act and establishes licencing and production standards for oil and gas extraction to encourage the efficient development and conservation... More ≫

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This regulation is made under the Oil and Gas Conservation Act and establishes licencing and production standards for oil and gas extraction to encourage the efficient development and conservation of Alberta's oil and gas resources. This regulation enacts rules governing well licencing and abandonment, drilling spacing units, blocks, projects, and holdings, and other oil and gas production operations. It also establishes administrative standards for recording, collecting, and reporting oil and gas well data.

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Alberta Energy Regulator Administration Fees Rules

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The Alberta Energy Regulator Administration Fees Rules enable the Alberta Energy Regulator to issue and collect administration fees from operators in the oil and gas, coal and oil sands sectors to... More ≫

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The Alberta Energy Regulator Administration Fees Rules enable the Alberta Energy Regulator to issue and collect administration fees from operators in the oil and gas, coal and oil sands sectors to fund the Regulator’s operations. They are authorized by the Responsible Energy Development Act.

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