Find authorization information
Last updated on August 7, 2024Search several databases for information about waste discharge authorizations.
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Authorization documents
The Authorization Management System (AMS) stores all documentation for waste discharge authorizations.
You can search AMS for documents for one authorization or do a broad search for a group of authorizations.
You can find information related to authorizations, such as:
- A copy of an authorization
- Documents supporting an authorization
- Discharge limits
- Reporting requirements
Search the Authorization Management System (AMS)
You can search AMS based on:
- Authorization number
- Company or person
- Type of industry
- Location
Tips for completing a search:
- Enter the company name, individual's name or 'doing business as' name in the 'Applicant' field
- Use a % in front of your search term for more results
Search the AMS data in Excel
Information about authorizations is exported from AMS in spreadsheets to search and sort for your convenience.
Please consult the Instructions for Using the AMS Data Spreadsheets (PDF, 250KB).
There are 2 options to search:
- Search All AMS Authorizations (XLSX, 1.6MB) - Updated August 2, 2024
- Search All AMS Discharges (XLSX, 2.2MB) - Updated August 2, 2024
Compliance inspections
The Natural Resource Compliance and Enforcement Database (NRCED) contains compliance and enforcement actions conducted by all natural resource agencies.
NRCED stores environmental compliance inspections of waste discharge authorizations.
Environmental data
The Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) is the database for physical, chemical and biological data of air, water and soil analyses throughout the province.
Some authorizations require monitoring results to be uploaded into EMS.