Online Services
Last review/updated: October 1, 2007
Sustainable Resource Development is pleased to announce the implementation of three (3) new online service websites. All three sites are related to the online submission of public land surface disposition applications, amendments and assignments. For further information, links, and FAQs about the Electronic Disposition System and the Plan Confirmation Service, please visit the respective sites below.
The Lands Division is responsible for the management of industrial, commercial and agricultural public land dispositions in accordance with the Public Lands Act, and related legislation, regulations and policies. Approximately 220 000 active surface activities were on public lands as of April 1, 2006. Annual applications have been increasing over the past number of years and peaked at approximately 20 000 in the 2005/2006 fiscal year.
EDS (Electronic Disposition System)
The EDS, implemented on June 5, 2006, will allow clients to submit applications/amendments and associated documents, such as consents, EFR, code of practice, and plan packages for specified surface dispositions electronically. Additionally EDS will allow clients to submit Area Operating Agreement (AOA) Monthly Status Reports.
PCS (Plan Confirmation Service)
The PCS, implemented on June 5, 2006, allows clients to virus check, level check, zip and encrypt plan packages prior to submitting to the department through EDS. Plan packages that are approved by the system will be processed, encrypted and sent back to the submitter with a confirmation number.
EA will allow clients to submit requests for assignment of surface dispositions electronically, to SRD. The service is being developed in cooperation with Alberta Energy through their Electronic Transfers System (ETS). Electronic Assignments was implemented June 19, 2006
Online DDiPS (Disposition Digital Plan Submission)
The DDiPS application was created to help coordinate and manage the plans submitted digitally to Lands Division in support of an application for a Disposition on Public Land. This web based program is optional for clients to utilize effective October 1st, 2007. However, by January 2008, the use of the online DDiPS software is mandatory and required.
