by Dean Watt (Calgary Office) of Borden Ladner Gervais
LEGISLATION
Amendments to the Alberta Surface Rights Act came into force December 1, 2005. The amendments assist those who are “operators” under section 134(b) of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and who have received notice of cancellation of a reclamation certificate or who otherwise have a duty to reclaim land affected by the working of a mineral or pipeline-related activities. Application can be made to the Surface Rights Board for a right to enter land in order to carry out the required reclamation. More Info...
