Responsible Energy Development Act (SA 2012, c R-17.3).

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The present Act shall streamline the regulatory process governing oil/gas development in the Province. In particular, section 3 of the afore-mentioned Act establishes the “Alberta Energy Regulator” as a corporation. The mandate of the Regulator is: a) to provide for the efficient, safe, orderly and environmentally responsible development of energy resources in Alberta through the Regulator’s regulatory activities, and b) in respect of energy resource activities, to regulate: i) the disposition and management of public lands; ii) the protection of the environment; and iii) the conservation and management of water, including the wise allocation and use of water. The text consists of 113 sections divided into 7 Parts.

Implemented by: Security Management for Critical Upstream Petroleum and Coal Infrastructure Regulation (Alta Reg. 91/2013). (2013)
Implemented by: Responsible Energy Development Act Transition Regulation (Alta. Reg. 92/2013). (2013)
Implemented by: Responsible Energy Development Act General Regulation (Alta. Reg. 90/2013). (2013)
Implemented by: Alberta Energy Regulator Administration Fees Rules (Alta Reg. 98/2013). (2015)
Implemented by: Alberta Energy Regulator Rules of Practice (Alta Reg. 99/2013). (2014)
Implemented by: Enforcement of Private Surface Agreement Rules (Alta Reg. 204/2013). (2013)
Implemented by: Specified Enactments (Jurisdiction) Regulation (Alta Reg. 201/2013). (2013)
Repeals: Energy Resources Conservation Act (RSA 2000, c. E-10). (2010-12-02)