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Welcome to
Green Regs & HamThank you to our sponsors
We salute our 2012 & 2013 donorsAnonymous (4)Alberta Newsprint CompanyAlberta Surface Rights Group SocietyBocock, William (Bill) EBradley, CherylBURNSWEST CorporationChiasson, CindyClements, John RDevlin, CorbinDort-MacLean, AnnDriedzic, AdamDuggan, DavidEl Designo Inc.Feinstein, PippaFerner, StevenFeroe, Dr. Raquel L.Fitch, GavinHalonen, CatherineHanebury, JudithHarrison, Sam
Haufe, Timothy
Ho, David Y.F.Huckvale Wilde Harvie MacLennan LLPIan Murray & Company Ltd.Jakal, DeniseKiel, KimKiel, PatKoch, KatherineKwasniak, ArleneLawson, John and JillianLetha J MacLachlan Professional CorporationLindskoog, DebraLucas, Alastair R.Lucas, PatMichel D. Sauve Professional CorporationMorin, Michael L.J.Mountain Equipment CoopMumey, Glen and LoisMyers, TonyNiemi, KevinObad, JoeO'Ferrall, Brian
Palmer, James S.Palmer Plunkett, SarahPointen-Willms, MargaretPoulton, DavidPowell, BrendaPrice, JasonPrice, JenniferReady, HelenReeves, EvelynRichardson, MaryRobinson, BartThomas, Dennis R.Thompson, JillTitanium Corporation Inc.Unger, JasonWallis, CliffWare, KateWillms, ChadWitten LLPWong, AllenWyn-Evans Fujikawa, Cheryl
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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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