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What would a good environmental assessment law look like?

Join Staff Counsel, Brenda Heelan Powell, as she reviews recent, dramatic changes to federal environmental

assessment law and answers the question:

Free webinarMonday, June 24

12:00 PM – 1:00 PMEmail lorr@elc.ab.ca for more information.

FREE Webinar

We gratefully acknowledge our supporters

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Gerry Protti, ChairJune 2013

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Alberta’s Regulatory History

Government of Alberta created first regulator 75 years ago

Mandate has expanded over the decades

Alberta Energy Regulator: new organization, new mandate

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Regulatory Enhancement Project

Regulatory Enhancement Project (REP)

Effective and efficient energy regulation

Six componentsPolicy Management OfficeBetter public engagementRespond to landowner concernsPerformance measures and system improvementCommon approach to risk managementSingle regulator

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Responsible Energy Development Act

Responsible Energy Development Act (REDA) passed December 2012

REDA creates an arms-length regulatory –Alberta Energy Regulator

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A New Single Regulator

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New Governance Structure

Strong corporate governance,independent adjudication

Corporate model differs from former structure

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Chair/Board of Directors

ChairAppointed by Lieutenant Governor in CouncilNot involved in day-to-day operations, decisionsLeads Board of Directors on governance matters

Board oversees corporate governanceVision, strategic planningFinancial oversight, auditApproving regulatory changesPerformance metrics

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Chief Executive Officer

Separation of Chair and CEO positions, consistent with good governance models

CEO reports directly to the Chair

Responsible for day-to-day operations

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The AER Board of Directors

Cameron Bailey

David Chalack

Elizabeth (Liz) Dowdeswell

Peter Flynn

Fred Estlin

Andrew Neigel

Sheila O’Brien

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Hearing Commissioners

Report to Chief Hearing Commissioner

Conduct hearings, participate in development of procedures and rules

New procedural rules similar for hearings/decisions

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Hearing Commissioners

Independent adjudicators

Only Court of Appeal may overturn decisions

Significant discretion to use hearings

Delegation of most routine approvals continues

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Hearing Commissioners

Brad McManus (Chief Hearing Commissioner)

Alex Bolton

Christine Macken

Rob McManus

Barbara McNeil

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Policy Management Office

Key link between regulatory implementation and government policy, information sharing

How regulatory change can be implementedInformation on trends, issues and policy implicationsClear understanding of policy changes and requirements

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A Phased Approach

Phased implementation ensures operational certainty during transition

Phase 1 – Launch, new governance model, new public informationPhase 2 – Geophysical, Public Lands Act, Landowner Registry, enhanced participationPhase 3 – Water Act, EPEA functions, full integration into AER

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AER on the World Stage

Regulating in Alberta for Albertans

New exposure to global stakeholders

Demonstrate regulatory strength at home and in international markets

Education, advocacy, and outreach

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Call Us

Coordinated emergency response number:1-800-222-6514

General information and enquiries1-855-297-8311

AER.ca

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Next Steps

A strategic and practical transition –business as usual

AER will continue to work closely with ESRD

Priorities: Public safety Environmental protectionResource conservation

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