The AUC’s electronic filing tool used to manage, search and upload application documents
Rules that set out requirements and processes for all entities under the AUC’s jurisdiction
Full list of all recently issued regulatory documents
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How the AUC reviews and determines utility rates
Resources for questions and general concerns involving regulated utilities
Answers to common utility related questions
Highlighting a few projects and applications currently being reviewed and considered
General information about creating an account and using the eFiling System
A list of active registered applications being considered
What is involved in reviewing power generation facilities in Alberta
Established process to review applications
Livestream broadcast of AUC hearings
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The AUC ensures regulated utilities comply with its decisions, orders and rules, and with the relevant Alberta legislation and regulations.
In its compliance functions and responsibilities, the AUC has both an investigation and enforcement role, which for convenience is divided here into these six main areas:
The AUC does not have regulatory authority for oil and gas production pipelines; these are overseen by the Alberta Energy Regulator. When natural gas pipelines cross provincial or international borders, the Canada Energy Regulator is responsible. Low-pressure natural gas pipelines that operate under 700 kilopascals are distribution pipelines regulated by the Rural Utilities Branch of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, which is responsible for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and quality assurance of these lines.
The AUC enforces and administers through staff work and regulatory decisions an array of legislation, regulations and AUC rules designed to ensure Alberta’s natural gas utility pipeline operators operate their systems in a safe and secure manner. These laws, regulations, AUC rules and required procedures include:
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