Dispute Resolution Process
The Surface Rights Board (SRB) is a quasi-judicial board authorized under the Surface Rights Act to determine compensation related to energy activities.
Parties are encouraged to use mediation as the primary way to resolve disputes that come before the Board. Unlike a formal hearing, the parties have control over the outcome and are more likely to be satisfied with mediated results than with decisions imposed by the Board.
For more information regarding the Surface Rights Board Dispute Resolution Process please click
here or please call the Board's Office at 780-427-2444.
What's New
Draft Guideline: "Interpretation of "Notice"
June 25, 2009
The Surface Rights Board's DRAFT Guideline "Interpretation of "Notice" under Section 27(4) and Section 27(14) of the Surface Rights Act is posted for review and comment for 60 days. Please forward your feedback to srb.lcb@gov.ab.ca prior to September 1, 2009. Upon completion of the review process the Guideline will be implemented by the Board.
2008 Annual Report
February 19, 2009
Information Bulletin - Mediation
October 21, 2008
The Board places a high value on its Mediation Program. Parties are encouraged to consider the use of mediation as the primary way to resolve disputes. Please refer to the information bulletin to learn more about the Board's Mediation process.
Information Bulletin - Pre-Hearing Dispute Resolution Conferences
October 21, 2008
Pre-Hearing Dispute Resolution Conferences are the first step in an application (unless the parties request that their matter go directly to mediation). The purpose of the conference is to discuss the issues, evidence, and likelihood of resolution, then set the next steps.
Please refer to the information bulletin to learn more about the Board's Pre-Hearing Dispute Resolution Conferences.
Mediation Guideline
October 15, 2008
The Mediation Guideline is implemented on a trial basis and will be implemented fully on
Dec 1, 2008. Comments and suggestions are invited.