Manitoba Databases

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EcoLog Environmental Risk Information Services Ltd can search the following databases. The extent of historical information varies with each database and current information is determined by what is publicly available to EcoLog ERIS at the time of update.

Provincial Government Source Databases:

CACertificates of Approval 1988-Feb 2011

This database contains all approvals issued since July 1988 within the following categories: Approvals for Air or Effluent and Orders, Permits and/or Regulated Sites designations for Air, Effluent, Refuse or Storage. The information available within this database pertains to client information, general location, class type, operation type, license # and the issue date of the CA. Please note that no specific site address information is available.

CONVEnforcement Actions Apr 1994-Mar 2008

This database summarizes enforcement activities (Convictions, Warnings, Director's Order's, EO Order's, MOH Order's, Offence Notice's, and Permit Suspensions) where companies/individual have been found guilty of environmental offenses under Manitoba's Environmental Protection Legislation. Please note that enforcement actions resulting from activities regulated under the Livestock Manure & Mortalities Mgmt Regulation MR 42/98 are also included.

CSContaminated/Impacted Sites 1980-Sep 2011

Manitoba's Contaminated Sites Remediation Act (CSRA) defines a site as contaminated if, "having regard to any current, permitted or foreseeable use of a site, that the site is contaminated at a level which poses or may pose a threat to human health or safety or to the environment". Manitoba's Conservation department collects information on sites that have been investigated by the ministry due to environmental concerns.

DRLDrill Holes 1900-Jun 2011

The “Open File Drill Holes” database contains information on more than 10,000 drill holes in the province of Manitoba. The database provides information in regard to drill hole location (place, latitude and longitude), depth and overburden of hole, exploration company and assessment report year.

FSTFuel Storage Tanks 1905-Feb 2003*

The Petroleum Storage Tank database, which is maintained by Manitoba's Petroleum Storage Program, contains information in regard to company name, location, status, outlet type (retail, used oil, bulk/used…), number of tanks, tank capacity and tank status. This database will not be updated as this information is no longer collected in this format. For current information regarding bulk fuel distributors, please see the FUEL database.

FUELBulk Fuel Distributors 2006-Sep 2011

The Manitoba Petroleum Storage Program maintains an inventory of Bulk Fuel Distributors. This inventory contains valid operating permit numbers within the Province of Manitoba. Fields such as name, location, expiry date, type of facility and permit # are included.

GENWaste Generators Summary 1985-Sep 2010

Within Manitoba, a waste generator is defined as any site, equipment and/or operation involved in the production, collection, handling and/or storage of regulated wastes. A generator of regulated waste is required to register the waste generation site and each waste produced, collected, handled or stored at the site. This database contains the licensing/registration number (MB1 #), company name and address of registered generators. At present, access to the type of hazardous waste generated and the form of treatment used in the handling of the waste is only available by directly calling Manitoba's Hazardous Waste Program.

MASTManure Storage Facilities Jul 1994-May 2011

Under the Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation (MR 42/98), permits are issued for the construction, modification or expansion of manure storage facilities. Once issued, the Environmental Livestock Program is responsible for the enforcement of regulations on the management of manure and mortalities. Please note that the MAST database only provides information on permit number, operation name, RM and permit issue date. All other information must be obtained from MB Conservation.

MNRMineral Occurrences 1961-Sep 2011

For over 25 years, Manitoba has been compiling Mineral Inventory Cards on mineral deposits in the province. This database was obtained from Manitoba Industry, Trade and Mines, and contains information on over 650 mineral occurrences in the province. Data is provided on the Mineral Inventory File No., Mineral Deposit Name, Product, Associated Minerals or Products of Value, NTS area, Name of Property Owner or Operator and Address, location, and geographical coordinates.

MOGWOil and Gas Wells 1951-May 2002*

The Manitoba Oil and Gas Wells database was collected through the assistance of The Land Systems Company. Information is provided regarding licence number and location for over 4,800 wells. Please note that this database will not be updated, information on wells drilled after May 2002 can be found in the Oil and Gas Wells (OGW) database under the ‘Private Source Database' section.

PCBInventory of PCB Storage Sites 1998-1999*

Manitoba's Hazardous Waste Program maintains a listing of all “active” PCB storage facilities. Inactive PCB storage equipment and/or disposal sites are not required to remain as part of the PCB inventory database for the province. Please note that some of the sites have no wastes in storage at present, but are retained should they be required for future acceptance of PCB equipment as it comes out of service. The records within this database only provide information on facility name and location. Information pertaining to the inventory of stored wastes and waste quantities at a designated site is only available by directly contacting the Hazardous Waste Program. Please note that this database will not be updated, information after 1999 can be found in the National PCB Inventory (NPCB) database.

PITSManitoba Pits and Quarries 1994-May 2011

The Manitoba Pits and Quarries database is comprised of 3 different types of permits. 1.Quarry Lease and Exploration Permits, which have a ten year term with exclusive rights for crown minerals. Quarry Exploration permits have a three year term with exclusive rights. 2. Private Pits and Quarry Permits require annual registration of private aggregate operations in the province and 3. Casual Permits which are for annual permits of Crown materials.

RECWaste Receivers Summary 1998-Nov 2010

Disposal of regulated waste is maintained through an operating waste management system or a waste disposal site operated or used pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Certificate of Approval or a Provisional Certificate of Approval. A waste receiving location is any site or facility to which waste is transferred through a waste carrier. A receiver of regulated waste is required to register the waste receiving facility. This database represents registered receivers of regulated wastes, identified by company name and address.

SPL***NEW*** Manitoba Spills Apr 2009-Mar 2010

The Manitoba Conservation Environmental Management System (EMS) records spills from across the province. Information from this database includes incident type, substance type, reason, location of spill, contaminate info and responsible party.

WDSWaste Disposal Site Inventory 1998*

Manitoba Conservation retains a separate inventory of all known active and inactive regulated waste disposal grounds and waste transfer facilities for each of the five regions in the province. Registered companies m

WWISWater Well Inventory 1880-July 2010

The GWDrill database compiled by the Manitoba Water Stewardship and Groundwater Management Section provides information on water wells across the province. Information such as location, owner, driller, well name, well use, water use and date completed are reported on. Most wells within the inventory are georeferenced by DLS coordinates.

Federal Government Source Databases:

EEMEnvironmental Effects Monitoring 1992-2007*

The Environmental Effects Monitoring program assesses the effects of effluent from industrial or other sources on fish, fish habitat and human usage of fisheries resources. Since 1992, pulp and paper mills have been required to conduct EEM studies under the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations. This database provides information on the mill name, geographical location and sub-lethal toxicity data.

EIISEnvironmental Issues Inventory System 1992-2001*

The Environmental Issues Inventory System was developed through the implementation of the Environmental Issues and Remediation Plan. This plan was established to determine the location and severity of contaminated sites on inhabited First Nation reserves, and where necessary, to remediate those that posed a risk to health and safety; and to prevent future environmental problems. The EIIS provides information on the reserve under investigation, inventory number, name of site, environmental issue, site action (Remediation, Site Assessment), and date investigation completed.

FCONFederal Convictions 1988-Jun 2007

Environment Canada maintains a database referred to as the “Environmental Registry” that details prosecutions under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and the Fisheries Act (FA). Information is provided on the company name, location, charge date, offence and penalty.

FCSContaminated Sites on Federal Land Jun 2000-Jan 2012

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat maintains an inventory of all known contaminated sites held by various Federal departments and agencies. This inventory does not include properties owned by Crown corporations, but does contain nonfederal sites for which the Government of Canada has accepted some or all financial responsibility. All sites have been classified through a system developed by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. The database provides information on company name, location, site ID #, property use, classification, current status, contaminant type and plan of action for site remediation.

IAFTIndian & Northern Affairs Fuel Tanks 1950-Aug 2003

The Department of Indian & Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) maintains an inventory of all aboveground & underground fuel storage tanks located on both federal and crown land. Our inventory provides information on the reserve name, location, facility type, site/facility name, tank type, material & ID number, tank contents & capacity, and date of tank installation.

NATENational Analysis of Trends in Emergencies System (NATES) 1974-1994*

In 1974 Environment Canada established the National Analysis of Trends in Emergencies System (NATES) database, for the voluntary reporting of significant spill incidents. The data was to be used to assist in directing the work of the emergencies program. NATES ran from 1974 to 1994. Extensive information is available within this database including company names, place where the spill occurred, date of spill, cause, reason and source of spill, damage incurred, and amount, concentration, and volume of materials released.

NDFTNational Defence & Canadian Forces Fuel Tanks Up to May 2001*

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces maintains an inventory of all aboveground & underground fuel storage tanks located on DND lands. Our inventory provides information on the base name, location, tank type & capacity, tank contents, tank class, date of tank installation, date tank last used, and status of tank as of May 2001. This database will no longer be updated due to the new National Security protocols which have prohibited any release of this database.

NDSPNational Defence & Canadian Forces Spills Mar 1999-Aug 2010

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces maintains an inventory of spills to land and water. All spill sites have been classified under the “Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act - 1992”. Our inventory provides information on the facility name, location, spill ID #, spill date, type of spill, as well as the quantity of substance spilled & recovered.

NDWDNational Defence & Canadian Forces Waste Disposal Sites 2001-Apr 2007

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces maintains an inventory of waste disposal sites located on DND lands. Where available, our inventory provides information on the base name, location, type of waste received, area of site, depth of site, year site opened/closed and status.

NEESNational Environmental Emergencies System (NEES) 1974-2003

In 2000, the Emergencies program implemented NEES, a reporting system for spills of hazardous substances. For the most part, this system only captured data from the Atlantic Provinces, some from Quebec and Ontario and a portion from British Columbia. Data for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Territories was not captured. However, NEES is also a repository for all previous Environment Canada spill datasets. NEES is composed of the historic datasets – or Trends – which dates from approximately 1974 to present. NEES Trends is a compilation of historic databases, which were merged and includes data from NATES (National Analysis of Trends in Emergencies System), ARTS (Atlantic Regional Trends System), and NEES. In 2001, the Emergencies Program determined that variations in reporting regimes and requirements between federal and provincial agencies made national spill reporting and trend analysis difficult to achieve. As a consequence, the department has focused efforts on capturing data on spills of substances which fall under its legislative authority only (CEPA and FA). As such, the NEES database will be decommissioned in December 2004.

NPCBNational PCB Inventory 1988-2008

Environment Canada's National PCB inventory includes information on in-use PCB containing equipment in Canada including federal, provincial and private facilities. All federal out-of-service PCB containing equipment and all PCB waste owned by the federal government or by federally regulated industries such as airlines, railway companies, broadcasting companies, telephone and telecommunications companies, pipeline companies, etc. are also listed. Although it is not Environment Canada's mandate to collect data on non-federal PCB waste, the National PCB inventory includes some information on provincial and private PCB waste and storage sites.

NPRINational Pollutant Release Inventory 1993-2010

Environment Canada has defined the National Pollutant Release Inventory (“NPRI”) as a federal government initiative designed to collect comprehensive national data regarding releases to air, water, or land, and waste transfers of 178 specified substances.

PCFTParks Canada Fuel Storage Tanks 1920-Jan 2005

Canadian Heritage maintains an inventory of all known fuel storage tanks operated by Parks Canada, in both National Parks and at National Historic Sites. The database details information on site name, location, tank install/removal date, capacity, fuel type, facility type, tank design and owner/operator.

TCFTTransport Canada Fuel Storage Tanks 1970-Mar 2007

Within the provinces of BC, MB, NB, NF, ON, PE, and QC; Transport Canada currently owns and operates 90 fuel storage tanks. Our inventory provides information on the site name, location, tank age, capacity and fuel type.

Private Source Databases:

AUWRAutomobile Wrecking & Supplies 2001-Jun 2010

This database provides an inventory of all known locations that are involved in the scrap metal, automobile wrecking/recycling, and automobile parts & supplies industry. Information is provided on the company name, location and business type.

CHEMChemical Register 1997-Jun 2010

The Manitoba Industry, Trade and Tourism department maintains a chemical register of all known “active” manufacturers of chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides within the province. Inactive chemical manufacturers are not required to remain in the database. Information available within this register pertains to company name, location and the “product line”. Information from a private source regarding the locations of chemical manufacturers and distributors is also included in this database.

EHSERIS Historical Searches 1999-Sep 2011

EcoLog ERIS has compiled a database of all environmental risk reports completed since March 1999. Available fields for this database include: site location, date of report, type of report, and search radius. As per all other databases, the ERIS database can be referenced on both the map and “Statistical Profile” page

MINECanadian Mine Locations 1998-2009

This information is collected from the Canadian & American Mines Handbook. The Mines database is a national database that provides over 290 listings on mines (listed as public companies) dealing primarily with precious metals and hard rocks. Listed are mines that are currently in operation, closed, suspended, or are still being developed (advanced projects). Their locations are provided as geographic coordinates (x, y and/or longitude, latitude). As of 2002, data pertaining to Canadian smelters and refineries has been appended to this database.

OGWOil and Gas Wells 1988-Mar 2012

The Nickle's Energy Group (publisher of the Daily Oil Bulletin) collects information on drilling activity including operator and well statistics. The well information database includes name, location, class, status and depth. The main Nickles' database is updated on a daily basis, however, this database is updated on a monthly basis. More information is available at www.nickles.com.

PAPCanadian Pulp and Paper 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009

This information is part of the Pulp and Paper Canada Directory. The Directory provides a comprehensive listing of the locations of pulp and paper mills and the products that they produce.

RSTRetail Fuel Storage Tanks 2001-Jun 2010

This database includes an inventory of retail fuel outlet locations (including marinas) that have on their property gasoline, oil, waste oil, natural gas and / or propane storage tanks. Information is provided on company name, location and type of business.

SCTScott's Manufacturing Directory 1999-Mar 2011

Scott's Directories is a data bank containing information on over 4500 manufacturers in Manitoba. Even though Scott's listings are voluntary, it is the most comprehensive database of Manitoba manufacturers available. Information concerning a company's address, plant size, and main products are included within this database.

Note: Databases denoted with "*" indicates that the database will no longer be updated. See the individual database descriptions for more information.

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