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Right of entry
Section: Surface right of entry
- Schedule 1 Application for Right of Entry (PDF, 2.2 MB)
- Schedule 2 Notice to Respondents (PDF, 442 KB)
- Schedule 3 Letter of Consent to Right of Entry Order (PDF, 319 MB) (A separate Letter of Consent is required for each Respondent consenting)
- Declaration of Service (PDF, 160 KB)
- Declaration of Most Recent Written Offer (PDF, 917 KB)
- Declaration in Support of Survey Plan (PDF, 320 KB)
- Compensation Order Request (PDF, 1.4 MB)
- Notice of Assignment of Order (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Statutory Declaration to Amend Operator Information (PDF, 411 KB)
- Request to Amend and/or Vary a Tribunal Order (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Request to Terminate (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Payment to Tribunal (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Compensation review
Section: Apply for surface rights compensation review
- Rate of Compensation Review (PDF, 2.3 MB)
Damages
Section: Apply for surface rights damages
- Request for Loss or Damages (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Recovery of compensation
Section: Surface rights recovery of compensation
- Recovery of Compensation – New Application (PDF, 2.4 MB)
- Recovery of Compensation – Returning Application (PDF, 3 MB)
- Request to Amend – Recovery of Compensation Application (PDF, 136 KB)
Request for reconsideration
Section: Request to review a decision or order
- Request for Review of Decision or Order (PDF, 1.5 MB)
General forms
- Appointment of Personal Representative (PDF, 971 KB)
- E-Mail Communication Informed Consent (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Legislation
- Surface Rights Act, RSA 2000
- Surface Rights Act General Regulation
- Drainage Districts Act (s.34)
- Environmental Protection & Enhancement Act (s.134)
- Expropriation Act (s.27)
- Pipeline Act (s.28)
- Railway (Alberta) Act (s.22, s.29(1), s.30)
- Wilderness Area, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas & Heritage Rangelands Act (s.12)
- Public Lands Act (s.9)
- Oil & Gas Conservation Act (s.19, s.101)
- Gas Distribution Act (s.12)
- Municipal Government Act (s.32)
- Administrative Procedures and Jurisdiction Act
Guidelines – Surface rights proceedings
Guidelines connote general statements of principles of the Tribunal. These principles are non-binding statements intended to inform and guide those subject to actions under the relevant legislation.
Guidelines of this nature do not require specific statutory authority. They are intended to provide guidance to the public and to the Tribunal on surface rights matters.
The Tribunal intends to review all guidelines annually (or sooner if required). Comments regarding the guidelines are invited and will be taken into consideration.
- Interpretation of "Notice" Under Section 27(4) and Section 27 (14)
- Guidelines for Consultation and Legislation
- Report Testimony Guideline
- Mailing Guidelines
- Operator Notice Guideline ABSRB 2020.1 (PDF, 144 KB)
Surface Rights Rules
The Surface Rights Rules was amended in November 2020 to create a more efficient and straightforward process for parties.
Contact
Connect with the Land and Property Rights Tribunal:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (closed 12 pm to 1 pm)
Phone: 780-427-2444
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-427-5798
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Land and Property Rights Tribunal
2nd Floor, Summerside Business Centre
1229 91 Street SW
Edmonton, Alberta T6X 1E9
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