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Metallic and Industrial Minerals Exploration Regulation

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The regulation outlines rules, provisions and stipulations related to exploration within Alberta. These include details regarding exempted operations, licensing and permits, exploration approval,... More ≫

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The regulation outlines rules, provisions and stipulations related to exploration within Alberta. These include details regarding exempted operations, licensing and permits, exploration approval, assessments and penalties.

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Activities Designation Regulation

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The regulation identifies activities affecting the environment for which approval, registration, or notifications are required.

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Environmental Assessment (Mandatory and Exempted Activities) Regulation

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The regulation identifies mandatory activities requiring an environmental assessment, and exempted activities.

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Weed Control Act

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The Weed Control Act enables the Minister's authority to declare noxious or prohibited noxious weeds that present significant economic, social or ecological risks. The duties of individuals, local... More ≫

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The Weed Control Act enables the Minister's authority to declare noxious or prohibited noxious weeds that present significant economic, social or ecological risks. The duties of individuals, local authorities, municipalities, and the Crown related to the prevention, control, and destruction of weeds are described in the Act. It outlines the appointment and powers of inspectors who enforce the Act and the operational requirements of seed cleaning facilities. Offences related to, and penalties for, contravention of the Act are described.

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Mines and Minerals Act

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The Act provides the Government of Alberta with authority to administer, allocate, and enter into agreements with respect to minerals. It applies to all mines and minerals and related natural... More ≫

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The Act provides the Government of Alberta with authority to administer, allocate, and enter into agreements with respect to minerals. It applies to all mines and minerals and related natural resources belonging to the Crown including wells, mines, quarries and minerals. The Act defines mines and minerals, and sets out how agreements in respect to minerals are established, renewed or cancelled. The Act is administered by Energy except for Part 8, which is administered by Environment and Parks along with the related Exploration Regulation and the Metallic and Industrial Minerals Exploration Regulation. All exploration for oil and gas, and metallic or industrial minerals requires approval by Environment and Protected Areas.

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Exploration Regulation

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The regulation outlines rules, provisions and stipulations related to exploration in Alberta and details the requirements of all exploration operations.

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Carbon Capture and Storage Funding Regulation

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This regulation is made under the Carbon Capture and Storage Funding Act and provides the Minister with the authority to make payments under the Act for expenses of the Minister’s Department or... More ≫

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This regulation is made under the Carbon Capture and Storage Funding Act and provides the Minister with the authority to make payments under the Act for expenses of the Minister’s Department or any person or organization in order to advance the purpose of the Act and carbon capture and storage in Alberta.

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Forest Resources Improvement Regulation

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The Forest Resources Improvement Regulation, under the Forests Act, designates the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta as a delegated authority, and describes the purposes and... More ≫

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The Forest Resources Improvement Regulation, under the Forests Act, designates the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta as a delegated authority, and describes the purposes and duties of the Association. Dues to the Association and fees related to Association services are described in the Regulation and set out in the schedules.

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Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation

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The Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation requires regulated facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The regulation applies to facilities which emit more than 100,000... More ≫

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The Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation requires regulated facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The regulation applies to facilities which emit more than 100,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide. Facilities which emit less than the threshold may opt-in to the regulation, and conventional oil and gas facilities under the same ownership may be combined into a single aggregate facility. The regulation sets out high-performance benchmarks or enables the director to set facility-specific product benchmarks. To meet the emissions reduction requirement, facilities can reduce their emissions or use emission performance credits, emission offsets or pay into the regulated fund. Regulated facilities must provide annual compliance reports and facilities that emit more than 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide must also provide a yearly forecasting report.

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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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