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Public Lands Administration Regulation

The Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) allows government to ensure activities on public land are sustainable.

Important notices

Data centres

To apply for a disposition to host a data centre on public lands, supporting AI, bitcoin or other uses, submit your application in EDS for a Department Miscellaneous Lease (DML), selecting “Commercial Development” for the purpose and “Commercial Facility” for the activity. Ensure you include your intent to host a data centre in your cover letter, your disposition plan, and the application remarks.

Client ID required

A client ID is required to hold a disposition, authorization, or approval on Crown land. Applicants who need to request a client ID or existing disposition holders who need to update their contact information must complete the Client ID Application/Amendment form and submit to [email protected].

Overview

The Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR) was passed on August 25, 2011, and was implemented on September 12, 2011.

Important: Updates to legislation occurs at times and it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure you are referencing the most current piece of legislation.

Master schedule of standards and conditions

The Master schedule of standards and conditions (MSSC) lists standards and conditions that apply to dispositions for public lands issued under the Public Lands Act.

Purpose of the PLAR Tables A1 and A2

The Government of Alberta and the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) manage the use of public lands. Table A1 lists purposes and activities administered by the government. Table A2 lists purposes and activities administered by the AER.

The tables:

  • list the acceptable purposes and activities that may occur on public land under the Public Lands Act
  • define each purpose and activity and identity their associated disposition type
  • provide requirements of what is needed to submit an application

These tables are updated periodically and should be consulted frequently.

Sustainable use of land

PLAR allows government to ensure the sustainability of public land. It does not apply to private land. For more information:

Contact

Connect with Public Lands Disposition Management:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: [email protected]

Address:
5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza
9915 108 Street, NW
Edmonton, Alberta  T5K 2G8
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Connect with the AER Customer Contact Centre:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 403-297-8311
Toll free: 1-855-297-8311 (in Alberta)
Fax: 403-297-7336
Email: [email protected]

Address:
Alberta Energy Regulator, Head Office
Suite 1000, 250 5 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta  T2P 0R4
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