Forms and Publications - Using Public Land

Please note that the documents available for view or download on this site are in Microsoft Word (doc/dot) or Adobe portable document format (PDF). Microsoft Word documents have been converted to PDF. Those users who have Microsoft Word should open the Word documents as many of these are fill-in forms. To view the PDF documents you must have the PDF reader. This is available for free from the Adobe website.

Area Operating Agreement (AOA)
Digital Integrated Dispositions (DIDs)
Application Disposition Processing and Tracking (ADEPT)
Plan Requirements
Electronic Disposition System (EDS)
Electronic Assignments
Environmental Field Reports
Geophysical
Geophysical Exploration Information Letters
Geophysical Exploration Directives
Reservations and Notations
Wellsite Spacing Recommendations
Forms

AOA
(Area Operating Agreement)
IL 2007-03 - AOA Monthly Status Report Information Letter
Updated
April 16, 2007
Area Operating Agreement (July 2006)

AOA Template Final (July 2006)

Note that this is a compressed zip file and users will be required to have software to decompress.

AOA Maintenance User Manual
AOA Monthly Status Reports Template
Updated
April 24, 2007
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DIDs
(Digital Integrated Dispositions)
Information Letter 2005-02 DIDs Application and Plan Submissions
Updated
July 15, 2005
Digital Integrated Dispositions Compilation and Delivery Specifications
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ADEPT
(Application Disposition Processing and Tracking)

Please view the documents below for information on the specifications for digital submission of geophysical applications, amendments and final plans by industry to Lands Division (LD).
Information Package
Updated
May 30, 2002
Submission Specifications
Updated
May 23, 2002
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Plan Requirements
Content Requirements for Disposition Sketch Plan
Updated
December 7, 2006
Content Requirements for Disposition Survey Plan
Updated
December 7, 2006

Content Requirements for CNT/PNT Sketch Plans


Content Requirements for SME Sketch Plans 		 
Digital Plan Submission Standards and Procedures February 2007
Updated
February 26, 2007
Content Requirement for RDS
New
November 28, 2007
 
 Disposition Plan Types/Formats
 
Updated
October 1, 2007
  IL 2006-02- Information Letter on Digital Plan Submissions
Updated
May 26, 2006
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EDS
(Electronic Disposition System)
  IL 2007-02 - EDS Enhancements Information Letter
Updated
March 16, 2007
  EDS Flow Chart Information for EDS Referral Information Letter  
  IL 2006-03 - Information Letter on the Electronic Disposition System
Updated
May 31, 2006
  EDS Access and Navigation User Manual
Updated
April 24, 2007
EDS Surface Dispositions User Manual  

EDS Surface Material Lease User Manual

 

AOA Maintenance User Manual

 
External GoA User ID Request Form for EDS and PCS
 		  
Application for LSAS Client ID
 		  
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Electronic Assignments
  IL 2006-04 - Information Letter on Electronic Assignments
Updated
June 13, 2006
  Electronic Assignments Procedures Guide  
Application for Commercial (MLL, MLP, REC) Dispositions - LS 1
This form (LS1) may be used to apply for a Miscellaneous Lease (MLL), Miscellaneous Permit (MLP) or Recreational Lease (REC) for surface activities on public land related to commercial and recreational purposes.
Updated
June 9, 2006

Microsoft Word Document
337KB

Adobe PDF Document
79KB

 

Application for Conservation and Reclamation Approval for Surface Materials - RLM 15

 
Updated
August 8, 2007
Application for Geophysical Activity - GEO 11
Updated
April 7, 2008
Application for Metallic and Industrial Licences and Permits  
Application for Metallic and Industrial Mineral Form - MME 13  
Application for Shore Line / Water Body Modification Under the Public Lands Act and the Water Act - LS 102
Updated
October 5, 2007
Application for Surface Dispositions - LS 12
Updated
June 9, 2006
Application for Surface Dispositions Amendment Form - LS 2
Updated
June 9, 2006
LD 01 - Application for Surface Materials Exploration
Added
August 15, 2007
LD 01A - Amendment for Surface Materials Exploration
Added
August 3, 2007
Application for Surface Materials Licence - LD 17
Updated
July 10,
2007
Amendment for Surface Materials Licence - LD 17A
Updated
July 10,
2007
Application for Surface Materials Operating Plan - LS 70
Updated
September 10, 2001
LD 09 - Assignment of Disposition (for Industrial)
Updated
August 8,
2007
Application to Purchase - LS 14
Updated
November 24, 2004
Auction Declaration - LG 125
Updated
February 15, 2006
Auction Declaration for Agricultural Leases - LG 125A
Updated
February 15, 2006
Changes to the Rebate Process - GEO 33, GEO 45, GEO 46D - mandatory January 2, 2002.  
LD 13 - Conditional Surrender of Lease
Updated
August 8, 2007
Consent of Occupant Form B - LA 23  
Consent of Occupant Form C - LA 24  
Consent to Occupy - LS 10A  
Consent to Use Crown Land - LS 83  
Consent to Withdrawal - LS 10  
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Environmental Field Reports (EFR)

These forms must be completed when applying for a surface activity on public lands, must accompany the appropriate applications.
  "Environmental Field Report Instructions for Submission of Application for Dispositions under the Public Lands Act" details the process and completion of the EFR. For additional information on key wildlife areas and sites, please consult the Wildlife Land Use Guidelines.  
EFR 2.0 Completion of EFR Cover Document For All Dispositions
Updated
June 16, 2008
EFR 3.0 Completion of Supplement A – Sites and Installations
EFR 4.0 Supplement B - Access  
EFR 5.0 Supplement C - Pipeline  
EFR 6.0 Supplement D - Easement  
EFR 7.0 Supplement E – Miscellaneous Use  
LD 02 - General Assignment of Disposition
Updated
August 8, 2007
EFR Instructions for Provincial Grazing Reserves Templates  
EFR Templates for Provincial Grazing Reserves  
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Geophysical
Geophysical Commencement Notification to Relevant Department Authority
Updated
April 7, 2008
Completion Notification to Relevant Department Authority
Updated
April 7, 2008
Geophysical Field Report Form - GFR
This form must be completed when applying for a geophysical exploration approval on public land in both the White and Green Areas. The form must accompany the geophysical application.
Updated
October 16, 2006

Policy and Procedures Document for Submitting the Geophysical Field Report Form
This document will assist in preparing the GFR, which is required for all applications on public land in the Green and White Areas of Alberta, including land administered by Alberta Parks and Protected Areas.

Updated
October 16, 2006
 

IL2006-08 Information Letter
Amendment to the Policy and Procedures Document for Submitting the Geophysical Field Report Form

  
Geophysical Final Plan Information Form - GEO 10
Updated
June 12, 2008
Geophysical Final Plan New Cut Summary Data Sheet - GEO 46D
Updated
April 7, 2008
Notice of Intent For Geophysical Programs To Relevant Land Authorities (programs within a County, MD, ID, or Special Area). Completion and utilization of this form became mandatory effective February 3, 2003.  

Geophysical Timber Damage Assessment Calculation Form 2007/2008 - GEO 33

The Timber Damage Assessment (TDA) rates shown in Box A and Box B of the Timber Damage Assessment Calculation Form are the new TDA rates that are to be used for 2007/2008. These new rates will be in use as of September 15, 2007.

These rates will apply to programs approved on or after September 15, 2007.
Geophysical Zone 1 Form - GEO 23  
Geophysical Zone 1 Guideline for Completing Form - GEO 23A  
Guide to "Road Use" Hearings Under the Dispositions and Fees Regulation
The Dispositions and Fees Regulation provides that a commercial user who cannot come to an agreement with a licensee for the use of a Licence of Occupation road may apply for an order authorizing such use. This is a guide to assist anyone contemplating an application for an order.
Updated
April 1, 2005
LD 06 - Indemnity Agreement
Updated
August 8, 2007
Industrial Applications on Public Land (Oil and Gas/Utility Companies)
Updated
November 13, 2001
Land Disposition Request – LG 120
Updated
October 07, 2002
LD 07 - Memorandum of Agreement (for Companies)
Updated
August 8, 2007
LD 08 - Memorandum of Agreement (for Individuals)
Updated
August 8, 2007
MME Drill Hole Waste Disposal Guidelines  
Preliminary Application Form- MME 14
Updated
August 2, 2005
LD 03 - Partial Assignment of Disposition
Updated
August 8, 2007
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Reservations and Notations

LA 58 - Reservation/Notation Application (This document is 8½ x 14 remember to set your printer properties prior to printing)
Updated
July 25, 2007

LA 58a - Reservation/Notation Land Schedule
Updated
August 8, 2007
LA 68 - Reservation/Notation Cancellation
Updated
August 8, 2007
LA 78 - Reservation/Notation Amendment (This document is 8½ x 14 remember to set your printer properties prior to printing)
Updated
August 8, 2007
LA 79 - Request to Review
Updated
August 8, 2007
LA 80 - Provisional/Registered Roadway Application  
LA 80a - Consent for Withdrawal
Updated
August 8, 2007
LA 81 - Provisional/Registered Roadway Cancellation  
LA 85 - Provisional/Registered Roadway Amendment (This document is 8½ x 14 remember to set your printer properties prior to printing)  
LD 10C - Request for Reclamation Certificate (for SME)
Updated
August 8, 2007
Security Deposits - Acceptable Forms - Download this information letter to determine the types of security deposits acceptable by Alberta Sustainable Resource Development.
Updated
December 2, 2002
Statutory Declaration for Assignments (Companies) - LD 0004
Updated
May 29, 2007
Statutory Declaration for Assignments (Individuals) - LD 0005
Updated
May 29, 2007
Statutory Declaration for Surface Material Dispositions
Updated
October 5, 2007
Surface Materials Conservation and Reclamation Annual Report - LM 17B
Updated
August 8, 2007
 
Test Hole Data Form
Surface Materials Operation Annual Return - LM 17A
Updated
August 8, 2007
Tender Bid Submission for Public Land Sales - LG 114
Updated
August 8, 2007
Tender Bid Submission Form (for Agricultural Dispositions) - LG 114A
Updated
August 8, 2007
Tender Bid Submission (FHCP) - LG 114B
Added
July 12, 2007
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Geophysical Exploration Information Letters
IL 001-01 - Conducting Exploration Programs in Municipalities  
  IL 2004-03 - Shot Hole Plugging on Surveyed Road Allowance  
  IL 2004-05 - Flowing Holes and Step-Up/Step-Down Drilling  
  IL 2004-09 - Confidentiality of Geophysical Information  
  IL 2005-03 - Geophysical Administrative Penalty Matrix  
  IL 2005-05 - Exploration Restricted Areas (ERAs) available on Website  
IL 2006-07 Guidelines for Geophysical Application  

IL 2007 – 04 Exploration Directives
Updated
August 13, 2007
IL 2007 - 05 Elimination of the Timber Damage Assessment Rebate Program  
 

IL2006-08 Information Letter
Amendment to the Policy and Procedures Document for Submitting the Geophysical Field Report Form

  

IL 2008 – 01 - Seismic Line Movement on Private Land
New
December 28, 2007
PDF
33KB

IL 2008 – 03 - Applications for a Vertical Seismic Profile Approval
New
April 24, 2008
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Geophysical Exploration Directives
 

ED2006-01 Development of Exploration Directives

  
ED2006-02 Restricted Exploration Areas  
ED2006-03 Review of Program Approvals and Conditions  
ED2006-03 Form - Level I - Review of Program Approval and Conditions
ED2006-03 Form – Level II - Review of Program Approval and Conditions  
ED2006-03 Form - Level III -Review of Program Approval and Conditions  
ED2006-04 Release of Program Information  
ED2006-05 Form - Application for Exploration Licence or Permit  
ED2006-05 Application for License or Permit Directive
  
ED2006-06 Application for Exploration Approval
  ED2006-07 Temporary Field Authorization  
  ED2006-08 Extension to an Exploration Approval  
  ED2006-09 Final Plan Submissions  
  ED2006-10 Notice To Relevant Department Authority  
ED2006-11 Notice to Relevant Land Authorities & Holders of Forest Management Agreements & Timber Licence  
ED2006-11 Form - Commencement Notification to Relevant Land Authorities & Holders of Forest Management Agreements & Timber Licences  
ED2006-11 Form - Completion Notification to Relevant Land Authorities & Holders of Forest Management Agreements & Timber Licences  
  ED2006-12 Change in Designated Program Permittee  
  ED2006-13 Operation of Exploration Equipment  
ED2006-13 Form - Application for Unique Identification Number  
  ED2006-14 Authorization for Testing and Use of Products in Exploration  
  ED2006-15 Distance Requirements  
ED2006-17 Flowing Holes and Encountering Gas  
ED2006-17 Form - Flowing Hole Report  
  ED2006-18 Charges in Shot Holes and Depth of Shot Holes and Test Holes That Exceed Maximum Levels  
  ED2006-19 Temporary Abandonment of Shot Holes and Test Holes  
ED2006-20 Permanent Abandonment of Shot Holes and Test Holes  
  ED2006-21 Clearing of Vegetation on Road Allowances  
  ED2006-22 Cleanup of Debris, Refuse and Other Material  
ED2006-24 Request for Transfer of Licence  
  ED2006-25 Cancellation of Licence or Permit  
ED2006-26 Letter of Clearance  
ED2006-26 Form - Geophysical Site Condition Report - Surveyed Road Allowance  
ED2006-26 Form - Geophysical Site Condition Report - Public Lands  
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Wellsite Spacing Recommendation
  Wellsite Spacing Recommendation
Updated
March 23, 2003
Forms
IL 2008-02 Kakwa Copton Industrial Access Management Area
New
March 27, 2008
  Adobe PDF Document
815KB		 IL 2008-05 Foothills Landscape Management Forum Berland Smoky Access Plan Area New July 23, 2008
Kakwa Copton Information Letter Attachment 1: Kakwa Copton Area Map
New
March 27, 2008
Kakwa Copton Information Letter Attachment 2: Integrated Land Management Principles
New
March 27, 2008
Surface Materials Appeal Level I Form
The appropriate appeal form, Level I, Level II, Level III, must be completed when appealing operating conditions or non-approval. The Procedures for Appealing Surface Materials or Non-Approval details the process for completion and submission of the form to the appropriate office.
Updated
August 15, 2007
Surface Material Appeal Level II
Updated
August 15, 2007
Surface Material Appeal Level III
Updated
August 15, 2007
Surface Materials Appeal Procedures for Operating Conditions or Non-Approval
Details the process for completion and submission of the form to the appropriate office. 		 
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