Metadata for DP ME 046 , version 25, November 7, 2008, Digital Version of Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Open File Map ME 2008-2, Version 2, Mineral Rights Disposition Map for the Province of Nova Scotia, scale 1:500 000, by B. E. Fisher and A. S. Wenning, 2008


Table Of Contents

  • Identification Information
  • Citation Information
  • Data Description
  • Contact Information
  • Data Status
  • Spatial Domain
  • Keywords
  • Access and Usage Information
  • Browse Graphic Information
  • Security Information
  • Data Quality Information
  • Positional Accuracy
  • Source Information
  • Processing Step Information
  • Spatial Data Organization Information
  • Spatial Reference Information
  • Distribution Information
  • Metadata Reference

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    Identification Information

    Citation Information
      Title: DP ME 046 , version 25, November 7, 2008, Digital Version of Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Open File Map ME 2008-2, Version 2, Mineral Rights Disposition Map for the Province of Nova Scotia, scale 1:500 000, by B. E. Fisher and A. S. Wenning, 2008
      Originator: B. E. Fisher
      Publication Date: November 7, 2008
      Edition: version 25
      Data Type: vector digital data
      Series: Digital Product
      Issue Identification: DP ME 046
      Publisher: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Mineral Resources Branch
      Publication Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
      Online linkage: http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/dp046.htm
     
    Data Description
      Abstract: This digital product is a digital version of Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Published Open File Map ME 2008-2, Mineral Rights Disposition Map for the Province of Nova Scotia, compiled by B.E. Fisher, and A.S. Wenning of the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR), Mineral Resources Branch (MRB). The digital product consists of a .pdf file of the map containing information pertaining to mineral rights designation for land in Nova Scotia.
      Purpose: The purpose of this data set is to create a digital version of Open File Map ME 2008-2
      Language English
      Data Credit: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
     
    Contact Information

      Brian Fisher
      Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Mineral Resources Branch
      Digital Information Services Supervisor
      1701 Hollis Street, P.O. Box 698
      Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
      B3J 2T9
      (phone) (902)-424-6660
      (fax) (902)-424-7735
      befisher@gov.ns.ca
      Available: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AST Monday - Friday
     
    Time Period Information
      Date: November 7, 2008
      Currentness Reference: publication date
     
    Data Status
      Progress: Complete
      Update Frequency: As needed
     
    Spatial Domain
      West Coordinate: 43.25
      East Coordinate: 47.25
      North Coordinate: -66.5
      South Coordinate: -59.5

     
    Keywords
      Theme Keywords: Geologic and Geophysical; geoscientificInformation; NovaScan; miscellaneous; mineral rights; mineral claims; mineral rights location; 11C; 11D; 11E; 11F; 11G; 11J; 11K; 11N; 20O; 20P; 21A; 21B; 21H; Downloadable Data; Mineral Rights (MR); MR Provincial Scale Map; MR 1:500 000
      Place Keywords: Nova Scotia
     
    Access and Usage Information
      Access Constraints: The access constraints are contained in the following License Agreement which the user must agree to before using the data. A copy of the License Agreement is included with the digital product. The License Agreement reads as follows: "For the data contained on this medium (media), or any part thereof, herein called the DATA Between the PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA as represented by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as DNR and the recipient of the data hereinafter called the USER For good consideration, the receipt of which is acknowledged, DNR licences the non-exclusive use of the digital DATA to the USER on the following terms and conditions. TERMS AND CONDITIONS DNR remains the owner of the DATA and is not assigning copyright privileges to the USER. The USER agrees to acknowledge DNR as the source of the DATA, if using or distributing it in its original form, whether in whole or in part, or as part of a value added product. DNR reserves the right to modify and/or update the DATA without obligations to notify the USER. The DATA is provided to the USER on an "as is" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The entire risk as to the quality and accuracy of the DATA is with the USER and the USER shall use his/her own judgment in making use of the DATA or drawing conclusions based upon it. DNR shall not be liable to the USER, his/her clients, servants, agents, contractors, assigns, or to any other person for any loss or damage of any kind including personal injury or death arising from the use of the DATA or accompanying written materials, or from errors, deficiencies or faults therein, whether such damage is caused by negligence or otherwise. If errors or omissions are found in the DATA, the USER will notify DNR. This Licence is the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous Agreements or understandings between DNR and the USER hereto, whether written or oral, in connection with or incidental to the DATA. This Licence shall be binding upon the parties hereto and each of their executors, administrators, successors and assigns and shall ensure to the benefit of such executors, administrators, successors and authorized assigns. This Licence must be included with the DATA if the USER copies, resells, or re-distributes the DATA whether in whole or in part. This Licence can be terminated by DNR at any time. Upon such termination, the USER shall refrain from using the DATA and destroy all copies and backups in the USER'S possession. This Licence is in effect once the USER reads and accepts the Terms and Conditions of this Licence. If the USER is unable or unwilling to fully comply with these terms and conditions, the USER must refrain from using the DATA. By using the DATA, the USER acknowledges that he/she was aware of the terms and conditions of this Licence when he/she accepted it, understood them, and agreed to be bound by them." A copy of the terms and conditions of the license are available with the downloaded product.
      Use Constraints: Any constraints on the use of the data are contained in the above license agreement. The terms and conditions of the license accompany the downloaded digital product. A statement of some use constraints can be viewed in the technical prerequisites.
     
    Browse Graphic Information
      Filename: none
      Description: none at this time
     
    Security Information
      Classification System: none
      Classification: Unclassified
      Handling Description: none
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    Data Quality Information
     
    Positional Accuracy
      Positional Accuracy Report: There may be positional accuracy errors in the digital data that come from the original data collection. The entire risk as to the quality and accuracy of the data is with the user and the user shall use his/her own judgment in making use of the data or drawing conclusions from it.
     
    Source Information
     
    Source (1 of 4)
      Title: DP ME 51, Version 16, November 7, 2008, Nova Scotia Mineral Rights Database
      Originator: B. E. Fisher, A. W. Wenning
      Publication Date: March 12, 2008
      Data Form: vector digital data
      Series Name: Digital Products
      Issue Identification: DP ME 051
      Publication Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia
      Publisher: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Mineral Resources Branch
      Scale Denominator: none
      Source Media: disc
      Citation Abbreviation: DP ME 051
      Source Contribution: The mineral rights data including license and lease boundaries and their attributes were extracted from the Nova Scotia Mineral Rights Database and used in the prduction of this map.
      Online Linkage: http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/dp051.htm
     
    Source (2 of 4)
      Title: DP ME 53, Version 2, 2006, Digital Version of Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Map ME 2000-8, Geothermal Resource Areas in the Province of Nova Scotia, scale 1:500 000, 2000
      Originator: Brian E. Fisher
      Publication Date: August 2006
      Data Form: vector digital data
      Series Name: Digital Products
      Issue Identification: DP ME 053
      Publication Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
      Publisher: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Mineral Resources Branch
      Scale Denominator: none
      Source Media: disc
      Citation Abbreviation: DP ME 053
      Source Contribution: Geothermal Resource Area boundaries wer eplotted from shapefiles contained in this product.
      Online Linkage: http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/dp053.htm
     
    Source (3 of 4)
      Title: Restricted and imited Use Lands Database
      Originator: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
      Data Form: vector digital data
      Other Citation: NSDNR Library Reference Number DP DNR 002
      Series Name: Digital Product
      Issue Identification: DP DNR 002
      Publication Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
      Publisher: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
      Scale Denominator: none
      Source Media: disc
      Citation Abbreviation: Resricted anmd Limited Ulse Lands Database
      Source Contribution: Wilderness Area polygons were plotted from this database.
      Online Linkage: http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/rlul.htm
     
    Source (4 of 4)
      Title: NTS Digital 1:500 000 Topographic Maps
      Originator: Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, Registry and Information Management Services, Nova Scotia Geomatics Centre
      Publication Date: Unknown
      Data Form: vector digital data
      Other Citation: Base data is derived from the Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB), Copyright Province of Nova Scotia. All rights reserved. The NSTDB is available from Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations, Nova Scotia Geomatics Center, 160 Willow St., Amherst, N.S.
      Series Name: Digital Bases
      Issue Identification: NTS Digital 1:500 000 Topographic Maps
      Publication Place: Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
      Publisher: Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, Registry and Information Management Services, Nova Scotia Geomatics Centre
      Scale Denominator: 1:500 000
      Source Media: disc
      Citation Abbreviation: NSTDB 500000
      Source Contribution: Data from the nova Scotia 1:500 000 Topographic database includes roads, streams, lakes, coastline and places.
     
    Processing Step Information
     
    Processing Step (1 of 18)
      Description: Version 11 of the Disposition Map was released in December 2003 but based on data from Registry database and current as of November 7, 2003.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 8.3
      Date: November 7, 2003
      Contact Person: (see Contact Information)
     
    Processing Step (2 of 18)
      Description: Version 12 of the Disposition Map was released in March 2004 but based on data from Registry database and current as of Febuary 27, 2004.
     
    Processing Step (3 of 18)
      Description: Version 13 of the Disposition Map was released in May 11, 2004 but based on data from Registry database and current as of April 30, 2004. Prior to this version hard copy disposition maps were produced on an HP DesignJet 2500cp plotter. This map is the first to use MRB's new HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter. This has resulted in a better quality hard copy map.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 8.3
      Date: April 30, 2004
      Contact Person: (see Contact Information)
     
    Processing Step (4 of 18)
      Description: Version 14 of the Disposition Map was released on October 26, 2004 but based on data from Registry database and current as of October 4, 2004. This map was lpotted on an HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo workstation 8.3
      Date: October 4, 2004
      Contact Person: (see Contact Information)
     
    Processing Step (5 of 18)
      Description: Version 15 of the Disposition Map was released in early Febuary 2005 but based on data from Registry database and current as of January 14, 2005. This map was plotted on an HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter.
     
    Processing Step (6 of 18)
      Description: On April 1, 2005 the Mineral Resources Branch changed the claim staking system from a NAD27 base to a NAD83 base. All updates to DP 051 (Nova Scotia Mineral Rights Database), DP 012 (Claim, Mining Tract and Petroleum Reservation Grids for Claim Reference Maps), DP ME 046 and OFM ME 2005-120, after this time will use the NAD83 datum. DP ME 046, version 16, and OFM ME 2005-120, version 1, which are equivalent products will be the first to be based on NAD83.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 8.3
      Date: April 2005
      Contact Person: (see Contact Information)
     
    Processing Step (7 of 18)
      Description: In September 2005 the branch decided to release the next version of the Mineral Rights Dispositon Map using a new map number. This was because the new map would be based on a NAD83 base. The new map number became OFM ME 2005-120. At the same time it was decided to change the ditial product number from the old number system to our new system. Therefore DP ME O00-006 was changed to DP ME 046. It was also decide that since this was a change in numbers (from an old system to a new one) and not a new product that the version numbers would continue in sequence. So the first version of DP ME 046 would be version 16.
      Date: October 2005
      Contact Person: (see Contact Information)
     
    Processing Step (8 of 18)
      Description: DP ME 046, version 16, the digital version of the Mineral Rights Disposition Map, OFM 2005-120, version 1, was released in early October 2005 based on data from the Registry database and current as of August 31, 2005. This map was plotted on an HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 8.3
      Date: August 31, 2005
      Contact Person: (see Contact Information)
     
    Processing Step (9 of 18)
      Description: DP ME 046, version 17, the digital version of the Mineral Rights Disposition Map, OFM 2005-120, version 2, was released in mid November 2005 based on data from the Registry database and current as of November 2, 2005. This map was plotted on an HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 8.3
      Date: November 9, 2005
      Contact Person: (see Contact Information)
     
    Processing Step (10 of 18)
      Description: DP ME 046, version 18, the digital version of the Mineral Rights Disposition Map, OFM 2006-1, version 1, was released in early March 2006 based on data from the Registry database and current as of February 27, 2006. This map was plotted on an HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter. This map was originally called OFM 2005-120 version 3 but was renamed to 2006-1 before its official release. A few maps numbered 2005-120 v3 were created as page size handouts for the PDAC.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 8.3
      Date: February 27, 2006
      Contact Person: (see Contact Information)
     
    Processing Step (11 of 18)
      Description: On August 1, 2006 Brian Fisher made a number of changes to the REGDISPMAL.AML program and thus the map. These included the following: 1 - Non Mineral Registrations were added as a new layer. These were previously called Mining Permits and were not plotted on the map. 2 - Hydrocarbon Storage-area Licences were plotted as a separte layer on the map. Previoulsy they were included under Mineral Licences. 3 - Hydrocarbon Storage-area Leases were plotted as a separte layer. Previously there were included under Leases. 4 - Geothermal Resource Areas were added to the map as Closures. 5 - The Key legend was edited to reflect the new layers and information.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 9.1
      Date: August 1, 2006
      Contact Person: (see Contact Information)
     
    Processing Step (12 of 18)
      Description: DP ME 046, version 19, the Mineral Rights Disposition Map, OFM 2006-1, version 1, in PDF format, was released in August 2006 based on data from the Registry database and current as of July 4, 2006. This map was plotted on an HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 9.1
      Date: July 4, 2006
      Contact Person: (see Contact Information)
     
    Processing Step (13 of 18)
      Description: DP ME 046, version 20, the Mineral Rights Disposition Map, OFM 2006-1, version 1, in PDF format, was released in November 2006 based on data from the Registry database and current as of November 8, 2006. This map was plotted on an HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 9.1
      Date: November 8, 2006
     
    Processing Step (14 of 18)
      Description: DP ME 046, version 21, the Mineral Rights Disposition Map, OFM 2007-5, version 1, in PDF format, was released in March 2007 based on data from the Registry database and current as of February 28, 2007. This map was plotted on an HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 9.1
      Date: March 21, 2007
      Contact Person: (see Contact Information)
     
    Processing Step (15 of 18)
      Description: DP ME 046, version 22, the Mineral Rights Disposition Map, OFM 2007-5, version 2, in PDF format, was released in July 27, 2007 based on data from the Registry database and current as of July 27, 2007. This map was plotted on an HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter. note: Some additional licenses were entered into the Advanced Revelations database after July 9 and are therefore included on this map.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 9.2
      Date: July 27, 2007
      Contact Person: (see Contact Information)
     
    Processing Step (16 of 18)
      Description: DP ME 046, version 23, the Mineral Rights Disposition Map, OFM 2007-5, version 3, in PDF format, was released in November 9, 2007 based on data from the Registry database and current as of November 9, 2007. This map was plotted on an HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 9.2
      Date: November 9, 2007
     
    Processing Step (17 of 18)
      Description: DP ME 046, version 24, the Mineral Rights Disposition Map, OFM 2008-2, version 1, in PDF format, was released in March 19, 2008 based on data from the Registry database and current as of March 12, 2008. This map was plotted on an HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 9.2
      Date: March 12, 2007
     
    Processing Step (18 of 18)
      Description: DP ME 046, version 25, the Mineral Rights Disposition Map, OFM 2008-2, version 2, in PDF format, was released in November 7, 2008 based on data from the Registry database and current as of November 7, 2008. This map was plotted on an HP DesignJet 5500ps plotter.
      Software and Version: ArcInfo 9.2
      Date: November 7, 2008
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    Spatial Data Organization Information

      Spatial Reference Method: Point and Vector
      __________________________________________________________________
     
    Spatial Reference Information

      Data Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator
      Zone: 20
      Scale Factor at Central Meridian: 0.9996
      Longitude at Central Meridian: -63.0
      Latitude of Projection Origin: 0
      False Easting: 500000
      False Northing: 0
      Geographic Coordinate System: GCS_North_American_1983
      Projected Coordinate System: NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_20N
      Datum: North American Datum of 1983
      Ellipsoid: Geodetic Reference System 80
      Semi-Major Axis: 6378137.000000
      Denominator Of Flattening Axis: 298.257222
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    Distribution Information

      Description: Downloadable Data
      Digital Custom Order Process: Digital Product Numer = DP ME 046
      Available: since 2002
      Liability: The DATA is provided to the USER on an "as is" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The entire risk as to the quality and accuracy of the DATA is with the USER and the USER shall use his/her own judgment in making use of the DATA or drawing conclusions based upon it. DNR shall not be liable to the USER, his/her clients, servants, agents, contractors, assigns, or to any other person for any loss or damage of any kind including personal injury or death arising from the use of the DATA or accompanying written materials, or from errors, deficiencies or faults therein, whether such damage is caused by negligence or otherwise. If errors or omissions are found in the DATA, the USER will notify DNR. The terms and conditions of the license accompany the downloaded digital product.
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      Ordering Fee: Free
      Instructions: The data set can be downloaded over the Internet.
      Distribution Contact:
      see contact information
     
    Digital Form: (1 of 1)
      format name: Portable Document Format (PDF)
      format specification: po0006v6.exe
      Transfer Size: 1.4 Mb
      Dataset Size: 1.4 Mb
      Information Content: Contains a digital map and legend of mineral rights disposition for Nova Scotia
      Decompression Technique: self extracting compressed zip archive file
      Online Transfer: http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/download/00o06.htm
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    Metadata Reference

      Creation Date: 20020412
      Metadata Standard: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
      Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
      Time Convention: local time
      Review Date: As required
      Access Constraints: none
      User Constraints: none
      Security Classification System: none
      Security Classification: Unclassified
      Security Handling Description: none
      Metadata Contact:
      see contact information
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    Mineral Resources Branch
    Department of Natural Resources
    Province of Nova Scotia

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