Publications

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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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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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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Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation

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The Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation provides an overarching regulatory framework for producers and systems for single-use products, packaging and paper products; and hazardous and... More ≫

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The Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation provides an overarching regulatory framework for producers and systems for single-use products, packaging and paper products; and hazardous and special products. This regulation establishes oversight through a management board and allows this organization to establish bylaws; assigns full financial and operational responsibility to producers for the collection and management of designated materials; ensures a competitive system amongst producer responsibility organizations; and establishes a common collection system.

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Wildlife Regulation

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The regulation supports the Wildlife Act in managing Alberta’s wildlife. It addresses: hunting, trapping, collection, and possession of wildlife, and adds protections for endangered animals; sale,... More ≫

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The regulation supports the Wildlife Act in managing Alberta’s wildlife. It addresses: hunting, trapping, collection, and possession of wildlife, and adds protections for endangered animals; sale, import and export of wildlife, controlled animals (non-native animals that are regulated), and endangered species, and the possession of animals in captivity; identification and categorization of wildlife species and controlled animals; permits - many species of wildlife and all controlled possessed live animals require permits. Permits are required for the import, export, research, wildlife rehabilitation and falconry, and for commercial activities such as outfitting and guiding, buying fur, taxidermy, tanning and zoos; wildlife damage to property; and wildlife sanctuaries and other special areas where wildlife are protected from the activities of humans.

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Public Lands Administration Regulation

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The regulation addresses land management, access, compliance and enforcement, and appeals and dispute resolution with respect to public lands in Alberta. It describes the types of dispositions... More ≫

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The regulation addresses land management, access, compliance and enforcement, and appeals and dispute resolution with respect to public lands in Alberta. It describes the types of dispositions that can be granted on public lands, the rules around disposition, including terms of access, length, and rents, the processes for the sale of public lands, and the rules related use of and access to vacant public lands

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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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Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation

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The regulation outlines the requirements for pesticide applicators (including classes of certificates) and vendor registration and certification in Alberta. The regulation classifies pesticides... More ≫

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The regulation outlines the requirements for pesticide applicators (including classes of certificates) and vendor registration and certification in Alberta. The regulation classifies pesticides into Schedules, outlines requirements for Special Use Approvals, and provides guidance on the sales, use and handling of pesticides, as well as records management.

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Administrative Penalty Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act)

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The regulation identifies requirements for notice of administrative penalties, size of penalties, and statute provisions for which administrative penalties may be assessed.

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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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