Who:

This seminar is designed for land agents, land administrators, operations engineers as well as any other personnel who may be responsible for AER applications or regulatory compliance issues.

What:

The AER (the "Board") believes that appropriate notification and public consultation must be conducted well in advance of the submission of an application to the AER. It must be thorough enough to allow all parties who are affected to be sufficiently aware of not only the proposed project, but the Board process as well. The Board believes that the public must have sufficient information to participate meaningfully in the decision making process, to voice their concerns and have their concerns heard and properly addressed, and if possible, resolved. The proponent"s information must be extensive, consistent, factual and must be disclosed in a timely manner, and if the proposal is part of a larger project, the proponent should be prepared to discuss the entire project and explain how its components compliment other energy development plans in the area. This seminar helps proponents understand the public consultation requirements, expectations of the AER and assists companies in completing the application or audit processes for regulatory compliance.

Registration Fee includes beverages and snacks.

Instructor(s):

Heidi Meldrum

Heidi completed her articles with Swist & Company in 2004.  She joined Parlee McLaws LLP in 2006, when Swist & Company joined the firm.  Heidi"s oil & gas practice is focused in the areas of oil and gas development and surface rights relating to wellsites, facilities and pipelines, including licensing, surface access, and reclamation issues under the jurisdiction of the Surface Rights Board (SRB), and the Alberta Energy Regulator.  In 2013, she opened her own practice, Surface Rights Law Office.  Her experience in these areas includes dealing with courts and administrative tribunals, and coordination and preparation of regulatory documents for oil and gas operators, including license application packages and right of entry application packages.  Professional Associations and Memberships:  Member, Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Expropriation Association and the CAPL. 

Andrew Fulford, PSL

Andrew Fulford is currently employed at Birchcliff Energy Ltd. as the Manager of Surface Land.  He has been active in surface land since 1985 and has experience managing surface land teams at both large and small energy companies and at land brokerages.  Recently Andrew has been an instructor at CAPL, SAIT and CAPLA and has designed various courses for certificate programs, seminars and on-line training programs.