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45 Alta. L. Rev. 631 (2007-2008)
Regulatory and Legal Issues Respecting Coalbed Methane Development in British Columbia

handle is hein.journals/alblr45 and id is 639 raw text is: COALBED METHANE DEVELOPMENT REGULATORY AND LEGAL ISSUES RESPECTING COALBED METHANE DEVELOPMENT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA CHARLES BOIS AND SARAH HANSEN* This article examines the regulatory and legal issues surrrounding coalbed methane development in British Columbia. It discusses how regulators are responding to the challenges posed by the proliferation of coalbed methane development in the last decade, highlighting the applicable codes, guidelines, and government agencies involved in regulating coalbed methane. The authors conclude with a discussion of some of the key issues relating to coalbed methane development, including challenges around First Nations, surface rights, and the environment. Cet article examine les questions r~glementaires et juridiques relatives au d~veloppement de mdthane de houille en Colombie-Britannique. Les auteurs y discutent comment les organismes de rglementation r~agissent aux defis poses par la prolifiration du d~veloppement de methane de houille au cours des dix dernieres annees et soulignent les codes, les directives et organismes gouvernementaux mjls 6 la riglementation du methane de houille. Les auteurs concluent par une discussion sur certaines questions cls relatives au d~veloppementdu m&thane de houille, y compris les defs autour des Premieres nations, les droits de surface et l'environnement. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. INTRODUCTION ........................... O VERVIEW .............................. LEGISLATIVE REGIME ..................... THE COALBED GASACT .................... SPLIT TITLE ............................. SURFACE RIGHTS ......................... W ATER DISPOSAL ........................ THE BCENERGYPLAN ..................... CRITIQUE OF THE CODE .................... FIRST NATIONS .......................... ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS ................ CONCLUSION ............................ 1. INTRODUCTION This article discusses the current legislative regime in British Columbia, including applicable Codes and Guidelines and the role of various governmental agencies. It also highlights the legal, regulatory, and environmental issues relating to coalbed methane (CBM) development. The focus will be on what British Columbia's regulatory regime means for oil and gas companies operating in British Columbia, as well as outline key issues and current trends relating to First Nations, surface rights, produced water disposal management, and environmental issues. Miller Thomson LLP, Vancouver, British Columbia.

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