Report 2011-A - Unconventional Gas Regulatory Framework - Jurisdictional Review

The ERCB has initiated a corporate-wide Unconventional Gas Regulatory Framework Project to develop and implement a new regulatory framework for the development of Alberta's CBM, shale gas, and tight gas by 2011.

The objective of the Jurisdictional Review was to learn how other jurisdictions were regulating unconventional gas development, what issues were encountered, and how these were managed within the regulatory framework.

This report summarizes the findings of the Jurisdictional Review Task Team and identifies opportunities to be considered for Alberta's unconventional gas regulatory framework.

Released: January 28, 2011

Available on the ERCB Web site

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