Newswire Issue November 2005

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WHAT'S NEW:

New Look to ERIS Website
EcoLog ERIS has recently redesigned the entire website and on October 11th launched a new format. Keeping the user in mind the new design allows enhanced navigation through the various information pages. ERIS is continuing to be the ultimate one stop shop resource for environmental professionals in need of historical information related to property and feedback on the functionality of the new site is always welcome. Do not hesitate to contact any member of the ERIS team with your comments.

Data Updates
Continuing with the improvements to the ERIS service, numerous databases have been updated including a national update on the National PCB Inventory, Retail Fuel Storage Tanks, Chemical Register, and Auto Wrecking Sites databases. Provincial database updates have occurred in the form of PCB’s for Newfoundland, and Hazardous Substance Storage Sites and Tanks for Saskatchewan. ERIS is continuously adding to the inventory of data with a total count of 434 databases comprising of approximately 3.2 million records available for the database searches.

ERIS Services
ERIS Service currently provides the major sources of Historical Information that is listed in the Historical  Records review section of the CSA Phase 1 Standard.  If there are items outside of the database coverage, City Directory Search, Title Search, Fire Insurance Maps, Inspection Reports, Site Plans, Aerials and Topographic maps that would assist in the historical record review process, email Lee Scarlett , ERIS Sales Manager at lscarlett@ecologeris.com.

INDUSTRY NEWS:
 

Notice of Prequalification Process for General Contractor for the Design, Construction and Operation of a Soil Management Facility, Toronto, Canada
The Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) invites submissions from General Contractors to be pre-qualified to design, construct and operate a Soil Management Facility (SMF).

10/28/2005 | Full Story

Environmental Commissioner releases annual report
A major flaw in the province's planning system may leave Ontario's natural heritage unprotected, said Gord Miller, ...
11/1/2005 | Full Story

Haz waste regs come into effect
Environment Canada has introduced new federal regulations for the import and export of hazardous waste and hazardou...
11/1/2005 | Full Story

Ontario Asbestos regs come into effect
The Ontario government has strengthened protections for people working with asbestos across Ontario.
11/1/2005 |
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SDTC to provide $42.5 Million in new funding for Canadian clean technology projects
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) will provide $42.5 million in new funding for clean technology projects.
10/24/2005 |  Full Story

 
UPCOMING EVENTS:

Year in Review Conference, November 30 [10/24/2005]
The Environmental Resource Group – EcoLog, HazMat Management Magazine and Solid Waste & Recycling Magazine – is proud to present the 2nd annual YEAR IN REVIEW Conference. Our presenting sponsor, Gowli... Full Story