What measures are currently in place to address the concerns of surface property owners about CBM development?
• The ERCB is responsible to review and approve technical aspects of development and requires gas and oil companies to work with landowners to resolve issues other than compensation, prior to issuing well licenses. If these are not satisfactorily resolved, the ERCB may call a hearing. • The Farmers’ Advocate is also available to advise farmers and investigate complaints by landowners. • As with conventional oil and natural gas, the Surface Rights Act comes into effect when the surface owner or occupant and the company are unwilling or unable to reach a private agreement about access to and use of the land. The Surface Rights Board determines equitable compensation for land and operational disturbances relating to oil, natural gas, and other energy developments. • The Water Act employs a “first in time, first in right” principle to determine priority and as a means of protecting Albertan’s water supply. Conditions attached to a Water Act authorization require the energy project owner to
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