Regulatory Review Secretariat - Public Registry

Welcome to the Government of Alberta’s
Public Registry of Proposed Regulations

Please note:  Due to the new Cabinet announcement on October 12, 2011, the content in this section is now the responsibility of Executive Council.  See the news release.

The Public Registry provides high-level information on regulations that affect Alberta’s business community.  This registry is part of government’s commitment to increase overall transparency in its decision-making.  It is designed to facilitate the exchange of information between government and its business stakeholders, as well as increase awareness and participation in the development of better regulatory proposals.

Information on the Registry is broken down into the following categories:

The website allows for easier access to information on new and amended regulations under development that specifically affect business stakeholders, as well as provides an opportunity to learn more about regulations which have been recently approved.  The information provided on this website complements the information provided directly by the regulating ministries.

The following information is provided for posted regulatory proposals:

  • a summary of what is being proposed;
  • the Ministry or Ministries responsible;
  • the Act under which the regulation is established; and
  • a contact for further information.
For regulations being amended, the site also provides links to the current version of a regulation on the Queen's Printer site.  Once a regulation has come into force, a link to the newly established regulation will be made available.

The Regulatory Public Registry only posts regulatory proposals that have impacts for business.  In certain instances, it is not in the public interest to provide information on a regulation before it is approved.  These regulations will not be posted.

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New Regulations

New Regulation Summary
Ministry, Act, Regulation and Contact Information
Date
Posted

mm/dd/yy

Alberta Oat Growers Commission Regulation
This proposed regulation will be made by the Alberta Oat Growers Commission, once established, to set information concerning reporting requirements, licensing, service charge amounts, and service charge collection and refund processes.  It is proposed that this regulation come into force on August 1, 2012.

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

  Regulation:

Alberta Oat Growers Commission Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Rachid El Hafid
Phone: 780 422 1949

  Expected Implementation Date: August 1, 2012
02/02/12

Alberta Oat Growers Commission Authorization Regulation
This proposed regulation will authorize the Alberta Oat Growers Commission, once established, to make regulations concerning information requirements, licensing, service charges, and service charge collection and refund processes. It is proposed that this regulation come into force on August 1, 2012. 

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

  Regulation:

Alberta Oat Growers Commission Authorization Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Rachid El Hafid
Phone: 780 422 1949

  Expected Implementation Date: August 1, 2012
02/02/12

Alberta Oat Growers Plan Regulation
The proposed Alberta Oat Growers Plan Regulation will establish the Alberta Oat Growers Commission. It is a refundable commission led by elected producers. The Commission will be enabled to make further regulations regarding the service charge on all sales of oats. Retained service charges will be used by the Commission to support oat research and development, market development, and advocacy for oat-related issues. It is proposed that the Alberta Oat Growers Commission would commence operations on August 1, 2012.

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

  Regulation:

Alberta Oat Growers Plan Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Rachid El Hafid
Phone: 780 422 1949

  Expected Implementation Date: August 1, 2012
12/21/11

Alberta Wheat Commission Regulation
This proposed regulation will be made by the Alberta Wheat Commission, once established, to set information reporting requirements, licensing, service charge amounts, and service charge collection and refund processes.  It is proposed that this regulation come into force on August 1, 2012.  At that time, two current Commissions, the Alberta Winter Wheat Producers Commission and the Alberta Soft Wheat Producers Commissions will wind-down in favour of the new all wheat commission (the service charges for those two commission will be repealed July 31, 2012).

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

  Regulation:

Alberta Wheat Commission Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Mike Pearson
Phone: 780 427 2788

  Expected Implementation Date: August 1, 2012
12/16/11

Alberta Wheat Commission Plan Regulation
This proposed regulation will establish the Alberta Wheat Commission.  It is a refundable commission led by elected producers.  The Commission will be enabled to make further regulations regarding the service charge on all sales of wheat by producers.  Retained service charge will be used by the Commission to fund projects and programs to grow and improve Alberta's wheat industry.  It is proposed that this regulation come into force on August 1, 2012.  At that time, two current Commissions, the Alberta Winter Wheat Producers Commission and the Alberta Soft Wheat Producers Commissions will wind-down in favour of the new all wheat commission.

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

  Regulation:

Alberta Wheat Commission Plan Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Mike Pearson
Phone: 780 427 2788

  Expected Implementation Date: August 1, 2012
12/16/11

Alberta Wheat Commission Authorization Regulation
This proposed regulation will authorize the Alberta Wheat Commission, once established, to make regulations concerning information requirements, licensing, service charges, and service charge collection and refund processes. It is proposed that this regulation come into force on August 1, 2012.  At that time, two current Commissions, the Alberta Winter Wheat Producers Commission and the Alberta Soft Wheat Producers Commissions will wind-down in favour of the new all wheat commission.

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

  Regulation:

Alberta Wheat Commission Authorization Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Mike Pearson
Phone: 780 427 2788

  Expected Implementation Date: August 1, 2012
12/16/11

Wills and Succession Act Regulation (court process)
The proposed new regulation prescribes that applications under the new Wills and Succession Act should be made in accordance with the Surrogate Rules of Court.

  Ministry:

Justice and Attorney General

  Act:

Wills and Succession Act

  Regulation:

Wills and Succession Act Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Averie McNary
Phone: 780 422 8838

  Expected Implementation Date: February 1, 2012
10/18/11

Feeder Associations Guarantee Regulation
The proposed changes will ensure that feeder association participants in the loan guarantee program and their members are able to access funds required for the raising and finishing of livestock destined for market in a manner that will minimize the risk associated with the loan guarantee.  The changes will also allow for greater flexibility in the way feeder members market their livestock.

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Feeder Associations Guarantee Act

  Regulation:

Feeder Associations Guarantee Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Floyd Mullaney
Phone: 403 340-5320

  Expected Implementation Date: Upon approval
09/09/11

Highways Development and Protection Deficiency Regulation
A regulation under section 62 of the Highways Development and Protection Act is required to allow for closure of roads owned by the Crown in right of Alberta that have not been surveyed as road plans.

  Ministry:

Transportation

  Act:

Highways Development and Protection Act

  Regulation:

Highways Development and Protection Deficiency Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Cathy Maniego
Phone: 780 427 0706

  Expected Implementation Date: Upon approval
09/09/11

Employment Agency Business Licensing and Settlement Services Regulation
The new Employment Agency Business Licensing and Settlement Services Regulation will establish minimum standards of behaviour for businesses providing integration and settlement services to temporary foreign workers and new immigrants for a cost or consideration.

  Ministry:

Service Alberta

  Act:

Fair Trading Act

  Regulation:

Employment Agency Business Licensing and Settlement Services Regulation (new)

  Contact:

Darren Thomas
Phone: 780 422 8046

  Expected Implementation Date: TBD
08/26/11

Victims Restitution and Compensation Payment Regulation
The regulation will list the Alberta enactments to which the Victims Restitution and Compensation Payment Act applies, prescribe which investigators may carry out investigations under the Act, prescribe which public bodies may apply to court to recover costs incurred, and provide general details on how grants may be made.

  Ministry:

Justice and Attorney General

  Act:

Victims Restitution and Compensation Payment Act (VRCPA)

  Regulation:

Victims Restitution and Compensation Payment Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Jodie Hierlmeier
Phone: 780-638-2882

  Expected Implementation Date: N/A
12/31/10

Body Armour Control Regulation
The Body Armour Control Act restricts the possession and use of Body armour without a permit, unless an exemption applies. The Regulation will establish the operational details that the Registrar will use to issue and cancel permits including the information that must be provided to the Registrar, fees payable for the permit and the term for which the permit will be valid. The Regulation will also set out equipment types that do not need a permit and classes of individuals who are exempt from the need to obtain a permit.

  Ministry:

Justice and Attorney General

  Act:

Body Armour Control Act

  Regulation:

Body Armour Control Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Matt Barker
Phone: 780-427-6896

  Expected Implementation Date: N/A
06/03/10

Animal Health (General) Regulation
The Animal Health (General) Regulation will contain provisions related to selling production animals (those animals whose products or by-products are used for human consumption) that have been administered medicines (including in an extra-label manner) or exposed to chemicals or toxins. The regulation will also designate "authorized persons" for the disease reporting and information sharing provisions contained in the Animal Health Act. Identification requirements of inspectors will be specified, as well as feed and medication record-keeping requirements for animal owners.

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Animal Health Amendment Act

  Regulation:

Animal Health (General) Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Lisa Morin
Phone: 780-415-9790

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
02/25/10

Livestock Market Licensing and Inspection Regulation
The proposed Livestock Market Licensing and Inspection Regulation will consolidate three existing regulations: 1) Livestock Market and Livestock Assembling Station Regulation, 2) Livestock Disease Control Regulation, and 3) Livestock Market and Livestock Assembling Station Operator's Licence Regulation. The application of the new regulation will be expanded to include a greater number of facilities in which animals for sale pass through. The current licensing term will be extended and amended record-keeping requirements will enable effective disease prevention and response. Sections related to animal welfare will be repealed to avoid redundancy with the Animal Protection Act.

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Animal Health Amendment Act

  Regulation:

Livestock Market Licensing and Inspection Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Lisa Morin
Phone: 780-415-9790

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
02/25/10

Construction and Demolition Material Recycling and Management Regulation
The Construction and Demolition Material Recycling and Management Regulation will enable a program to reduce construction and demolition wastes going to landfill.

  Ministry:

Environment

  Act:

Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

  Regulation:

Construction and Demolition Material Recycling and Management Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Christine  Della Costa
Phone: 780-427-8242 

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
09/03/09

Vital Statistics Ministerial Regulation
The Vital Statistics Ministerial Regulation is a new regulation that is required as a result of the Vital Statistics Amendment Act, 2007.  The proposed Vital Statistics Ministerial Regulation sets out the types of information required to complete all registration documents and the responsibilities of a hospital administrator, funeral director and registrar when collecting and processing the information.  This includes the completion and handling of documentation such as forms, burial permits, registrations in unusual circumstances, amendments of names on registration documents, proof of identity, application for services, search of registration records, certificates and fees.

  Ministry:

Service Alberta

  Act:

Vital Statistics Act

  Regulation:

Vital Statistics Ministerial Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Mona Bichai
Phone: 780-441-2022

  Expected Implementation Date: TBD
09/03/09
Motor Vehicle Registry Accreditation and Document Handling Regulation
This new regulation will provide details regarding the governance of registry agent employees. It will set out the requirements for accreditation, issuance of User IDs (and probationary User IDs) for access to the motor vehicle registry system, and document handling. The Regulation will specify the duties and responsibilities of accredited persons and the related offences and penalties. It will allow the Registrar to suspend or cancel accreditation.
  Ministry:

Service Alberta

  Act:

Government Organization Act

  Regulation:

Motor Vehicle Registry Accreditation and Document Handling Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Roger Grove
Phone: 780- 427-0078

  Expected Implementation Date: TBD
03/02/09
Registry Agent Administration Regulation
This regulation is being developed to empower certain provisions contained within the registry agent agreement, deal with pre and post contractual issues that fall outside the scope of the agreement and identify offences and penalties for registry agents.  This regulation is being developed in conjunction with Service Alberta's new Registry Agent Accountability Framework and the new Registry Agent Agreement.
  Ministry:

Service Alberta

  Act:

Government Organization Act

  Regulation:

Registry Agent Administration Regulation (New)

  Contact:

Ward Mewhort
Phone: 780-644-1843

  Expected Implementation Date: TBD
03/02/09

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Amendments

Amendment Regulation Summary
Ministry, Act, Regulation and Contact Information
Date
Posted

mm/dd/yy

Alberta Milk Marketing Amendment Regulation
The proposed Alberta Milk Marketing Amendment Regulation will increase the marketing and nutrition education assessment on August 1, 2012 from $1.29 to $1.40 per hectolitre of milk delivered.

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

  Regulation:

Alberta Milk Marketing Amendment Regulation

  Contact:

Maryann Urbanowski
Phone: 780 427 1200

  Expected Implementation Date: August 1, 2012
02/06/12

General Amendment Regulation
The proposed amendment regulation has been agreed to by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGGA) to reflect the new “geoscience” discipline, which was approved by APEGGA’s membership at their 2009 Annual General Meeting.  In addition the amendments will reflect Alberta’s compliance with its labour mobility obligations under the British Columbia-Alberta Trade Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement and the Pan-Canadian Agreement on Internal Trade.

  Ministry:

Human Services

  Act:

Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions Act

  Regulation:

General Amendment Regulation

  Contact:

Adrian Pritchard
Phone: 780 422 3740

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
01/17/12

ASET Amendment Regulation
The proposed amendment regulation has been agreed to by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGGA) to reflect the new “geoscience” discipline, which was approved by APEGGA’s membership at their 2009 Annual General Meeting.  In addition the amendments will reflect Alberta’s compliance with its labour mobility obligations under the British Columbia-Alberta Trade Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement and the Pan-Canadian Agreement on Internal Trade.

  Ministry:

Human Services

  Act:

Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions Act

  Regulation:

ASET Amendment Regulation

  Contact:

Adrian Pritchard
Phone: 780 422 3740

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
01/17/12

Professional Technologists Amendment Regulation
The proposed amendment regulation has been agreed to by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGGA) to reflect the new “geoscience” discipline, which was approved by APEGGA’s membership at their 2009 Annual General Meeting.  In addition the amendments will reflect Alberta’s compliance with its labour mobility obligations under the British Columbia-Alberta Trade Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement and the Pan-Canadian Agreement on Internal Trade.

  Ministry:

Human Services

  Act:

Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions Act

  Regulation:

Professional Technologists Amendment Regulation

  Contact:

Adrian Pritchard
Phone: 780 422 3740

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
01/17/12

Provincial Court Judges and Masters in Chambers Compensation Amendment Regulation
The proposed regulation implements changes in remuneration and benefits for Alberta’s Provincial Court Judges and Masters in Chambers recommended by the 2009 Judicial Compensation Commission for the period April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2013 and accepted by the Government of Alberta under Order in Council 520/2011, in accordance with the process established by section 42 of the Judicature Act, RSA c. J-2.

  Ministry:

Justice and Attorney General

  Act:

Provincial Court Act; Court of Queen's Bench Act

  Regulation:

Provincial Court Judges and Masters in Chambers Compensation Regulation

  Contact:

Rick Leech
Phone: 780 644 7652

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
01/17/12

Provincial Judges and Masters in Chambers Registered and Unregistered Pension Plans Amendment Regulation
The proposed regulation implements changes in remuneration and benefits for Alberta’s Provincial Court Judges and Masters in Chambers recommended by the 2009 Judicial Compensation Commission for the period April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2013 and accepted by the Government of Alberta under Order in Council 520/2011, in accordance with the process established by section 42 of the Judicature Act, RSA c. J-2.

  Ministry:

Justice and Attorney General

  Act:

Provincial Court Act; Court of Queen's Bench Act

  Regulation:

Provincial Judges and Masters in Chambers Registered and Unregistered Pension Plans

  Contact:

Rick Leech
Phone: 780 644 7652

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
01/17/12

Scheduled Drugs Amendment Regulation
The proposed amendment to the Scheduled Drugs Regulation will move gravol (dimenhydrinate and its salts) from Schedule 2 (behind the counter), except for injectable gravol, to Schedule 3 (over the counter).

  Ministry:

Health and Wellness

  Act:

Pharmacy and Drug Act

  Regulation:

Scheduled Drugs Regulation

  Contact:

Marlain Wong
Phone: 780 427 8020

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
01/13/12

Marriage Act Amendment Regulation
The proposed amendments will update the prescribed forms set out in the Marriage Act Regulation to reflect the new forms developed in anticipation of the proclamation of the Vital Statistics Act, 2007. It will also move the existing marriage licence fee from policy to regulation.

  Ministry:

Service Alberta

  Act:

Marriage Act

  Regulation:

Marriage Act Regulation

  Contact:

Mona Bichai
Phone: 780 441 2022

  Expected Implementation Date: May 2012
01/06/12

Boilers Delegated Administration Amendment Regulation
The Boilers Delegated Administration Amendment Regulation sets out the basic accountability framework for the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA), a Delegated Administrative Organization, and establishes that there shall be an Administration Agreement under the Government Organization Act (Schedule 10). It provides ABSA with the authority to register and inspect pressure equipment.

The expiry date needs to be amended so the Regulation will remain in force beyond the March 30, 2012 expiry date.  The proposed amendment will change the expiry date to March 30, 2015.
  Ministry:

Municipal Affairs

  Act:

Government Organization Act

  Regulation:

Boilers Delegated Administration Regulation

  Contact:

Karen Pottruff
Phone: 780 422 2607

  Expected Implementation Date: March 30, 2012
12/21/11

Alberta Chicken Producers Authorization Amendment Regulation
Alberta Chicken Producers' regular regulatory review process will update definitions, provide more consistency with the enabling Act and extend the expiry date by five years.

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

  Regulation:

Alberta Chicken Producers Authorization Regulation

  Contact:

Mike Pearson
Phone: 780 427 2788

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
12/21/11

Livestock Identification and Commerce General Amendment Regulation
A regulatory change will be made to increase the fees for livestock inspections conducted in Alberta from $1.00 per head to a maximum of $1.50 per head.

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Livestock Identification and Commerce Act

  Regulation:

Livestock Identification and Commerce General Regulation

  Contact:

Cliff Munroe
Phone: 780 422 7197

  Expected Implementation Date: April 1, 2012
12/16/11

Radiation Protection Amendment Regulation
A review of the regulation is currently underway.

  Ministry:

Human Services

  Act:

Radiation Protection Act

  Regulation:

Radiation Protection Regulation

  Contact:

Gary Hughes
Phone: 780 415 0612

  Expected Implementation Date: March 31, 2013
12/02/11

Exemption Amendment Regulation
Grain elevators that have been designated as historic sites by Alberta Culture and Community Services will be exempted from the Alberta Building Code so that they can be preserved and used by local communities for education and tourism. This exemption will be subject to a number of conditions to ensure safety.

  Ministry:

Municipal Affairs

  Act:

Safety Codes Act

  Regulation:

Exemption Regulation

  Contact:

Elizabeth Wightman
Phone: 780 644 1845

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
12/02/11

Purchase and Sale of Eggs and Processed Egg Amendment Regulation
This amendment will strengthen food safety and public health protection by prohibiting producers from donating eggs that have been laid by chickens who have been exposed to Salmonella Enteritidis to food banks, schools meal programs, and various other charitable organizations. It will also provide authority to ensure that compromised eggs are permanently taken out of circulation.

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Livestock and Livestock Products Act

  Regulation:

Purchase and Sale of Eggs and Processed Egg Regulation

  Contact:

Floyd Mullaney
Phone: 403 340 5320

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
12/02/11

Tobacco Tax Amendment Regulation
The Tobacco Tax Amendment Regulation will adopt the federal tobacco stamping regime, which was effective September 1, 2010, for Alberta-bound tobacco.  The proposed amendments will require Alberta-bound tobacco to be marked with an Alberta specific stamp produced under the federal regime rather than the existing coloured tear-tape. The stamp contains sophisticated security features that will aid in detection of counterfeit tobacco.

  Ministry:

Finance

  Act:

Tobacco Tax Act

  Regulation:

Tobacco Tax Regulation

  Contact:

David Muscroft
Phone: 780 427 9425

  Expected Implementation Date: April 1, 2012
11/14/11

Plumbing Code Amendment Regulation
The Plumbing Code Amendment Regulation will adopt the 2010 National Plumbing Code. Adopting this code ensures that the most up to date technical standards and safety requirements for the design, construction and installation of plumbing systems and equipment are in force in Alberta.

  Ministry: Municipal Affairs
  Act: Safety Codes Act
  Regulation: Plumbing Code Regulation
  Contact:

Karen Pottruff
Phone: 780 427 2538

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
10/12/11

Renewable Fuels Standard Amendment Regulation
The Renewable Fuels Standard Amendment Regulation will make a number of changes to the regulation to streamline reporting without sacrificing accountability. The changes will allow annual reports to be submitted in aggregate format, facilitate reporting when third party intermediaries are involved and alleviate some confidentiality concerns with the current reporting requirements. In addition, the changes will correct several typographical errors and provide enhanced clarity and consistency to certain clauses.

  Ministry:

Energy

  Act:

Climate Change and Emissions Management Act

  Regulation:

Renewable Fuels Standard Regulation

  Contact:

Bob Hendren
Phone: 780 422 9207

  Expected Implementation Date: January 1, 2012
08/30/11

Designation of Trades and Businesses Amendment Regulation
Amendments are required to the Employment Agency Business Licensing Regulation to address employment agencies and recruitment practices. This will require amendments to the Designation of Trades and Businesses Regulation to clarify what qualifies as employment agency activity and expand the current exemptions.

  Ministry: Service Alberta
  Act: Fair Trading Act
  Regulation: Designation of Trades and Businesses Regulation
  Contact:

Darren Thomas
Phone: 780 422 8046

  Expected Implementation Date: TBD
08/26/11

Alberta Milk Marketing Amendment Regulation
The proposed regulation will create a new milk class to comply with a change to the national Harmonized Milk Classification System. The new class was developed and is supported by the Canadian Dairy Commission and the 10 provincial milk marketing boards. The new class, for milk used to manufacture dry Milk Protein Concentrate to be used as an ingredient in the manufacture of cheese and functional foods/neutraceuticals, is aimed at the development and expansion of the domestic value-added markets for Canadian milk solids non fat (SNF) products.

  Ministry: Agriculture and Rural Development
  Act: Marketing of Agricultural Products Act
  Regulation: Alberta Milk Marketing Regulation
  Contact:

Sharie Nelson
Phone: 780-422-6166

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
08/22/11

Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Administration Amendment Regulation
Amendments to the regulation will clarify that the powers, duties and functions will remain with a certified safety codes officer to inspect, investigate and issue orders, as defined in the Safety Codes Act and the Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Permit Regulation, and not be delegated to the Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Rides Safety Association (AEDARSA). The appropriate delegated authority will remain with AEDARSA with respect to assessing and collecting fees to register and issue permits, and conduct investigations.

  Ministry:

Municipal Affairs

  Act:

Government Organization Act

  Regulation:

Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Administration Regulation

  Contact:

Karen Pottruff
Phone: 780 422 2607

  Expected Implementation Date: April 30, 2012
08/22/11

Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Permit Amendment Regulation
The Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Permit Regulation ensures proper permits are in place for constructing, operating and altering elevating devices, passenger ropeways and amusement rides. The regulation will be simplified and clarified.

  Ministry:

Municipal Affairs

  Act:

Safety Codes Act

  Regulation:

Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Permit Regulation

  Contact:

Karen Pottruff
Phone: 780 422 2607

  Expected Implementation Date:  February 28, 2012
08/22/11

Vehicle Equipment Amendment Regulation
The proposed amendment will add two new motorcycle safety helmet standards to the list of standards approved for use in Alberta: the Snell Memorial Foundation Standard M2010 and Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) 22.05.  This addresses a move towards international harmonization in helmet standards

  Ministry:

Transportation

  Act:

Traffic Safety Act

  Regulation:

Vehicle Equipment Regulation

  Contact:

Harry Parenteau
Phone: 780 427 7361

  Expected Implementation Date: Upon approval of the Ministerial Order
07/15/11

Lobbyists Act General Amendment Regulation
The Lobbyists Act General Regulation addresses administrative and operational matters that are necessary to facilitate implementation of the Lobbyists Act.  In particular, this regulation is necessary to define the scope of application of the Act and includes Schedules listing entities that are prescribed Provincial entities for the purposes of lobbying and prescribing payment information, entities that are not prescribed Provincial entities and entities to which the Act does not apply.  Amendments are proposed to update these Schedules.

  Ministry:

Justice and Attorney General

  Act:

Lobbyists Act

  Regulation:

Lobbyists Act General Regulation

  Contact:

Joan Neatby
Phone: 780 415 0232

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
06/03/11

Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Regulation
This regulation was last reviewed in 2003 and will expire on March 31, 2013. Web-based consultation on the proposed changes will be conducted.

  Ministry: Employment and Immigration
  Act: Occupational Health and Safety Act
  Regulation: Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
  Contact:

Yan Lau
Phone: 780 415 0595

  Expected Implementation Date:  March 31, 2013
04/07/11

The Forest and Prairie Protection Regulation, Part I
The majority of the proposed amendments are administrative in nature. Aside from these, there is one major amendment proposed in section 29 which will bring fines dealing with unauthorized fires in line with other Government of Alberta departments' fines.

  Ministry: Sustainable Resource Development
  Act: Forest and Prairie Protection Act
  Regulation: The Forest and Prairie Protection Regulation, Part I
  Contact:

Patrick Loewen
Phone: 780-415-9968

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
09/16/10

The Forest and Prairie Protection Regulation, Part II
A number of administrative changes are being proposed. It is also recommended that mulching be added as an acceptable method of brush disposal. Slash pile sizes, current firebreak distances, and the no slash zones in cutblocks are also being reviewed.

  Ministry: Sustainable Resource Development
  Act: Forest and Prairie Protection Act
  Regulation: The Forest and Prairie Protection Regulation, Part II
  Contact:

Patrick Loewen
Phone: 780-415-9968

  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
09/16/10
Electronics Designation Amendment Regulation
The Electronics Designation Amendment Regulation will expand the application of advance disposal surcharges to audio-visual, information technology, and telecommunications equipment, and to small kitchen appliances. The amendment will enhance recycling, keep e-waste materials out of landfills, and advance the goals of Alberta's Waste Strategy.
  Ministry: Environment
  Act: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
  Regulation: Electronics Designation Regulation
  Contact: Christine Della Costa
Phone: 780-427-8242
  Expected Implementation Date: On approval
04/17/09

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Approved Regulations

Regulation, Ministry and Act
Date Posted
mm/dd/yy

Oil Sands Royalty Regulation, 2009 Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Energy
  Act: Mines and Minerals Act
01/27/12

Oil Sands Allowed Costs (Ministerial) Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry:

Energy

  Act:

Mines and Minerals Act

01/27/12

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Energy
  Act: Oil and Gas Conservation Act
01/27/12

Matrimonial Property Regulation (court process) (as amended)

  Ministry:

Justice and Attorney General

  Act:

Matrimonial Property Act

01/27/12

Surrogate Rules Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Justice and Attorney General
  Act: Judicature Act
01/27/12

Alberta Pork Producers' Plan Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

01/27/12

Alberta Pork Producers' Commission Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

01/27/12

Sugar Beet Marketing Plan Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

01/27/12

Alberta Lamb Producers Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

01/27/12

Alberta Lamb Producers Authorization Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

01/27/12

Alberta Lamb Producers Plan Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

01/27/12

Alberta Chicken Producers Marketing Regulation(as amended)

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

01/27/12

Alberta Chicken Producers' Plan Regulation(as amended)

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

01/27/12

Beekeepers Commission of Alberta Marketing Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

01/27/12

Swine Traceability Regulation (new)

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Animal Health Act

01/27/12

Public Lands Administration Regulation (new)

  Ministry:

Sustainable Resource Development

  Act:

Public Lands Act

01/27/12

Preferential Share (Intestate Estates) Regulation (new)

  Ministry:

Justice and Attorney General

  Act:

Wills and Succession Act

01/27/12

Judgment Interest Regulation (new)

  Ministry:

Justice and Attorney General

  Act:

Judgment Interest Act

01/27/12

Training Provider Regulation (new)

  Ministry:

Employment and Immigration

  Act:

Income and Employment Supports Act

09/28/11

Distracted Driving Regulation (new)

  Ministry:

Transportation

  Act:

Traffic Safety Act

09/09/11

Procedures (Distracted Driving) Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Transportation
  Act: Provincial Offences Procedure Act
09/09/11

Driver Training and Driver Examination Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Transportation
  Act: Traffic Safety Act
09/0911

Operator Licensing Vehicle Control Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Transportation
  Act: Traffic Safety Act
09/09/11

Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Transportation
  Act: Traffic Safety Act
09/09/11

General Regulation (Funeral Services Act) (as amended)

  Ministry: Service Alberta
  Act: Funeral Services Act
09/09/11

Alberta Chicken Producers Marketing Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Agriculture and Rural Development
  Act: Marketing of Agricultural Products Act
09/09/11

Alberta Elk Commission Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry:

Agriculture and Rural Development

  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

09/09/11

Optometric Benefits Amendment Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Alberta Health and Wellness
  Act: Alberta Health Care Insurance Act
09/09/11

Innovative Energy Technologies Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Energy
  Act:

Mines and Minerals Act

09/09/11

New Well Royalty Regulation (new)

  Ministry:

Energy

  Act:

Mines and Minerals Act

06/14/11

Carbon Sequestration Tenure Regulation (new)

  Ministry:

Energy

  Act:

Mines and Minerals Act

06/14/11

Home Inspection Business Regulation (new)

  Ministry: Service Alberta
  Act: Fair Trading Act
06/14/11

Oil Sands Dispute Resolution Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Energy
  Act: Mines and Minerals Act
06/14/11

Professional Planner Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Employment and Immigration
  Act:

Professional and Occupational Associations Registrations Act

06/14/11

Potato Growers of Alberta Marketing Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Agriculture and Rural Development
  Act:

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act

06/14/11

Fuel Tax Regulation (as amended)

  Ministry: Finance
  Act:

Fuel Tax Act

06/14/11

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