Publications

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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Provincial Parks Act

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The Act provides for the establishment, protection, management, planning and control of provincial parks, wildland parks and provincial recreation areas, for the preservation of Alberta’s natural... More ≫

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The Act provides for the establishment, protection, management, planning and control of provincial parks, wildland parks and provincial recreation areas, for the preservation of Alberta’s natural heritage and ecological integrity, as well as for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations.

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Emissions Management and Climate Resilience Act

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The Act addresses carbon dioxide, methane and other specified gas emissions that contribute to climate change. The Act enables regulation-making authority to govern specified gas emissions,... More ≫

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The Act addresses carbon dioxide, methane and other specified gas emissions that contribute to climate change. The Act enables regulation-making authority to govern specified gas emissions, mandates reporting requirements for any person who releases specified gases in Alberta, and establishes the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Fund to support initiatives that either reduce specified gas emissions or improve Alberta’s ability to adapt to climate change. It also describes authorities and measures to ensure compliance with the legislation.

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Natural Resources Conservation Board Act

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The Act establishes the Natural Resources Conservation Board as a quasi-judicial tribunal and sets out the mandate to conduct public reviews and issue decisions with respect to the public interest... More ≫

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The Act establishes the Natural Resources Conservation Board as a quasi-judicial tribunal and sets out the mandate to conduct public reviews and issue decisions with respect to the public interest of all non-fossil fuel projects that require an environmental impact assessment. Also provides that the Board may administer a regulatory system imposed on it by another enactment.

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Surface Rights Act General Regulation

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The regulation prescribes the form of an application for a right of entry order and the documents to accompany it, the requirements for termination of a right of entry order and the form of... More ≫

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The regulation prescribes the form of an application for a right of entry order and the documents to accompany it, the requirements for termination of a right of entry order and the form of notices and letters of consent.

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Conservation and Reclamation Regulation

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The regulation provides specific guidance for the conservation and reclamation of specified disturbed land, and for returning specified land to an equivalent land capability under the... More ≫

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The regulation provides specific guidance for the conservation and reclamation of specified disturbed land, and for returning specified land to an equivalent land capability under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The regulation addresses the requirements for reclamation certification, post-certification liability, and security requirements for approved mines and registered pits.

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Responsible Energy Development Act General Regulation

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The regulation outlines the rules, provisions and stipulations for the handling of applications by the Alberta Energy Regulator.

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Conservation Easement Registration Regulation

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The regulation provides for consistent and transparent processes to register a conservation easement as a legal agreement between a grantor (e.g., landowner) and a qualified organization (e.g.... More ≫

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The regulation provides for consistent and transparent processes to register a conservation easement as a legal agreement between a grantor (e.g., landowner) and a qualified organization (e.g. conservation group). The conservation easement establishes the protection, conservation and enhancement of the environment on an interest in land and allows for land use that is consistent with the purpose of the easement.

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Oil Sands Environmental Monitoring Program Regulation

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The regulation establishes the Oil Sands Environmental Monitoring Program and provides rules, provisions and stipulations enabling the collection of monitoring fees from oil sands operators,... More ≫

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The regulation establishes the Oil Sands Environmental Monitoring Program and provides rules, provisions and stipulations enabling the collection of monitoring fees from oil sands operators, access to the land for monitoring, and for providing records necessary for the determination of an assessment.

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