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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

October 2005

Table of Contents

Introduction

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to October 2005. To assist you in tracking changes to this report from the previous month, the new text will appear in purple. Information contained in this report is restricted to environmental/health and safety legislation that is either available in the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series or represents new items. We welcome your comments on this service. You can contact us at clientservices@ccohs.ca

Each jurisdiction contains information on the following:

1. Legislation in progress/proposed

1A. Acts

Contains the names of current federal, provincial and territorial bills relevant to the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series. It is updated monthly. All bills are removed at the conclusion of a parliamentary session and a new series begins.

Note: If a bill has reached "Royal assent" this does not necessarily mean it is in force (effective). The notation NIF indicated Not in Force (i.e. will be proclaimed later).

Internet addresses containing proposed bills have been provided for those jurisdictions which supply this information. Please note that the bills are not official versions and that "first reading" bills may be amended.

1B. Regulations

List of proposals for amendments to current regulations or for new regulations. Some items may represent officially gazetted regulations which have yet to come into force. Summaries are included where available.

2. Amendments

Contains information about amendments which have come into force between September 2005 and October 2005. These amendments have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff. They will appear on subsequent issues of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation.

3. Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of October 2005. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).

4. New documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Documents that will be on the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD-ROM series. Please note that some items represent previously existing legislation to increase comprehensiveness while others are newly enacted legislation. Information is presented under the respective jurisdiction as follows: Title of the document, Governing Act (if necessary), and citation.

Canada

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

38th Parliament, First Session

INTERNET: http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/Bills_House_Government.asp?Language=E&Parl=38&ses=1

(Pr.) = Private Member's Bill

HOUSE OF COMMONS

SENATE

Section 1.B Regulations

Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 11, 2005, p. 2129.

Boat and Fire Drill and Means of Exit Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 12, 2005, p. 820. The regulations also repeal the Boat and Fire Drill Regulations.

Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed addition of Part XIX - Hazard Prevention Program is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 27, 2004, p. 3470.

Chromium Electroplating, Chromium Anodizing and Reverse Etching Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 6, 2004, p. 3156.

Comprehensive Study List Regulations (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 26, 2005, p. 951.

Crewing Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 27, 2004, p. 921.

Dangerous Chemicals and Noxious Liquid Substances Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 19, 2005, p. 500.

Employment Equity Regulations (Employment Equity Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 10, 2005, p. 2978.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 14, 2004, p. 297.

Explosives Regulations (Explosives Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 10, 2004, p. 1182.

Feeds Regulations, 1983 (Feeds Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 11, 2004, p. 3674.

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 18, 2004, p. 3824.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Final version amendments (Rear Impact Guards) SOR/2004/195 are found in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Oct. 6, 2004, p. 1326. In force September 23, 2005. Proposed amendments to Standards 210.1 and 210.2 (User-ready Tether Anchorages for Restraint Systems and Lower Universal Anchorage System for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 20, 2004, p. 3385. Subsections 115(2.2) to (2.4) of Schedule IV as enacted by SOR/2004-250 (vehicle identification number in bar code format) come into force September 1, 2008. See Canada Gazette, Part II, Dec. 1, 2004, No. 24, p. 1796. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 26, 2005, p. 1023.

Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 26, 2005, p. 1023.

New Substances Notification Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): This regulation will be repealed beginning November 2005 and replaced with New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) and New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms). See the Canada Gazette, Part II, September 21, 2005, p. 1864.

Notice of Railway Works Regulations (Railway Safety Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette Part I, November 20, 2004, p. 3394.

Nuclear Security Regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 4, 2005, p. 1980.

Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed Regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 8, 2004, p. 1450.

Pest Control Product Safety Information Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 17, 2004, p. 2044.

Pest Control Products Adverse Effects Reporting Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 23, 2004, p. 2952.

Pest Control Products Sales Information Reporting Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed Regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 27, 2004, p. 839.

Precursor Control Regulations (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 11, 2005, p. 2111.

Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed additional toxic substances may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 9, 2005, p. 2432.

Regulations Respecting 2-Butoxyethanol (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 9, 2005, p. 2445.

Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 2, 2004, p. 2703.

Vinyl Chloride Release Regulations, 1992 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1998): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 3, 2004, p. 1012.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

As a consequential amendment of 2003, c. 22 (Public Service Modernization Act), now proclaimed in force, the following Acts are amended in various sections in regard to federal public administration and/or terminology:

Canada Labour Code

Canada Marine Act

Canada National Parks Act

Canada Oil and Gas Operations

Canada Shipping Act

Canada Water Act

Canada Wildlife Act

Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act

Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act

Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act

Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act

Department of Human Resources Development Act

Employment Equity Act

Energy Supplies Emergency Act

Government Employees Compensation Act

Hazardous Materials Information Review Act

Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act

Marine Liability Act

Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994

National Energy Board Act

National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy Act

Non-Smoker's Health Act

Northwest Territories Waters Act

Nuclear Safety and Control Act

Weather Modification Information Act

Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act

Section 2.B Regulations

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2004-195, in force September 2005, adds section 223 to Schedule IV -"Rear Impact Guards". The purpose of this section is to reduce the injuries and deaths that occur when a passenger vehicle collides with the rear of a larger and heavier vehicle, such as a tractor-trailer. In such collisions, the passenger vehicle may slide underneath, or underride, the trailer to such an extent that the rear extremity of the trailer enters the passenger compartment. This amendment is intended to prevent passenger compartment intrusion, which can cause severe injuries and death, by limiting the extent of rear underride.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Alberta

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

1st Session, 26th Legislature

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.ab.ca/pro/bills/ba-main.asp

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Guide 71: Emergency Preparedness and Response Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry (Energy Resources Conservation Act): The title has been changed to "Directive 071: Emergency Preparedness and Response Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry". The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) is discontinuing its "Guides" and converting them to "Directives". Directive 071 also consolidates all "errata" made since the original publication. These changes occur in various places in the document.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

British Columbia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

First Session, 38 th Parliament

INTERNET: http://www.legis.gov.bc.ca/37th6th/4-4-37-6.htm

No relevant legislation.

Section 1.B Regulations

Drinking Water Protection Regulation (Drinking Water Protection Act): B.C. Reg. 300/2004 replaces section 14 (well floodproofing), effective November 1, 2005. See British Columbia Gazette, July 13, 2004, p. 843.

Water Regulation (Water Act): B.C. Reg. 549/2004 amends the regulation effective January 1, 2006. See British Columbia Gazette, December 14, 2004, p. 1302.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Motor Vehicle Act: As a consequential amendment of 2003, c. 57 (as replaced by 2004, c. 23) subsection 225(3) is amended (taking of blood sample).

Section 2.B Regulations

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Regulation (Mines Act): B.C. Reg. 232/2005 replaces clause 18(1)(b) (disclosure in medical emergencies).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Manitoba

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third Session, 38th Legislature

INTERNET: http://web2.gov.mb.ca/bills/sess/index.php

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Highway Traffic Act: Sections of 2005, c. 31 (Bill 31) now proclaimed in force, add sections 239.2 (increased penalties for offences resulting in death) and 239.3 (limitation period- offences resulting in death), and amends the definition of "Category B offence" in subsection 264(1). Sections of 2004, c. 30 now proclaimed in force: amend section 95 (construction zone); add section 109.1 (approaching emergency vehicles on highway); replace sections 134, 135 and add section 135.1 (railway crossings); add subsection 238(2.1) (speeding when road workers present).

Section 2.B Regulations

Electricians Licensing Regulation (Electricians' Licence Act): Man Reg. 116/2005 increases the examination fees in section 15.

Swimming Pools and Other Water Recreational Facilities Regulation (Public Health Act): Man. Reg. 108/2005 makes several changes to the regulation regarding, among other things: the regulating authorities, design and specifications for new or altered swimming pools, operating permits, warning requirements, lifeguard qualifications, lifesaving station requirements, water quality tests, continuous filtration of recirculated water requirements for new pools, policies for use of pools by organized groups, emergency procedures.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

New Brunswick

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 55th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gnb.ca/legis/business/currentsession/currentsession-e.asp

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Clean Environment Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), various sections are amended regarding rural communities.

Clean Water Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), the definition of "municipality" in section 1 is amended.

Conservation Easements Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), subsection 4(3) is amended and clause 5(c.1) added, regarding rural communities.

Elevators and Lifts Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), section 17 is amended regarding rural communities.

Fire Prevention Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), the definition of "municipality" in section 1 is added.

Gas Distribution Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), the definition of "municipality" in section 1 is added.

Health Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), sections 14 and 15 are amended (establishment of water and sewer systems by municipalities or rural communities).

Highway Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), the definitions "municipality" and "rural community" are added in section 1 and amendments made in various sections in consequence.

Motor Vehicle Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), sections 1, 169.1, 265 & 275 are amended regarding rural communities.

Plumbing Installation and Inspection Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), sections 4, 6 & 9 are amended regarding rural communities.

Occupational Health and Safety Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), subsection 4(2) is amended regarding rural communities.

Off-Road Vehicle Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), the definition of "municipality" in section 1 is replaced.

Unsightly Premises Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), sections 1, 2, 8 & 9 are amended regarding rural communities.

Workers' Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 13 (Bill 44), in force September 1, 2005, subsection 72(1) is replaced (priority of debts). As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 7 (Bill 11), the definition of "municipality" in section 1 is added.

Section 2.B Regulations

Air Quality Regulation - Clean Air Act: N.B. Reg. 2005-50 amends sections 19 and 24 (reference to "rural community").

Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act: N.B. Reg. 2005-79 amends section 3 (reference to "rural community").

General Regulation - Health Act: N.B. Reg. 2005-76 amends section 233 (reference to "rural community").

General Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act: N.B. Reg. 2005-61 adds the definition "municipality" to section 2. N.B. Reg. 2005-100 amends section 11 (registration fees for farm trucks) and appendices E and I (registration fees for commercial vehicles).

General Regulation - Mining Act: N.B. Reg. 2005-71 amends section 30 (reference to "rural community").

General Regulation - Occupational Health and Safety Act: N.B. Reg. 2005-80 amends sections 2 and 360 (reference to "rural community").

General Regulation - Pesticides Control Act: N.B. Reg. 2005-49 amends section 11 (reference to "rural community").

Plumbing Licensing and Inspection Regulation - Plumbing Installation and Inspection Act: N.B. Reg. 2005-71 amends section 13 (reference to "rural community").

Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act: N.B. Reg. 2005-101 adds subsections 3(3.2) - (3.4) (permission to operate a certain trailer or semi-trailer until 2010).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Newfoundland and Labrador

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 45th General Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gov.nf.ca/hoa/today/progress.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Northwest Territories

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fourth Session, 15th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/HouseBusiness/Legislation/MainActs.html

No relevant legislation.

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Waste Reduction and Recovery Act: Section 2 had been in force; the remaining sections of the Act are now proclaimed in force.

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Nova Scotia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

1st Session, 59th General Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gov.ns.ca/legi/legc/~bills.htm

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Special Places Protection Act: 2005, c. 28 (Bill 161) now proclaimed in force, amends clause 3(b); amends section 5 (Advisory Committee on Protection of Special Places); replaces subsection 14(2) (management plan for ecological site).

Workers' Compensation Act: 2005, c. 31 (Bill 208), now proclaimed in force, amends section 151 (elimination of "public at large" memberships of Board).

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulations (Labour Standards Code): N.S. Reg. 76/2005 amends sections 1 and 2 to add a provision for "information technology professional".

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Nunavut

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, Second Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.nu.ca/english/bills/index.html

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Workers' Compensation General Regulations (Workers' Compensation Act (Nunavut)): R-008-2005 replaces subsections 3(4) & (5) (daily subsistence allowance).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Ontario

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

First Session, 38th Parliament

INTERNET: http://www.ontla.on.ca

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

Air Pollution - Local Air Quality (Environmental Protection Act): New regulation 419/05 regarding air pollution comes into force on November 30, 2005. It replaces Regulation 346. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 29, 2005, p. 2374.

Designated Substance - Benzene (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 105/04 changes the exposure limits to airborne benzene in subsections 4(1) & (2), effective December 31, 2005. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 19, 2004, p. 831.

Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Additional amendments to Part 4 of the Schedule are effective December 31, 2005 and March 1, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 8, 2005, subsections 1(2) & (3), p. 78.

Designated Substance - Asbestos (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 279/05 amends the regulation effective November 1, 2005. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 26, 2005, p. 809.

Designated Substance - Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations - O. Reg. 278/05 (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Replacement regulations are in force November 1, 2005. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 26, 2005, p. 790.

Farming Operations (Occupational Health and Safety Act): New regulation 414/05 regarding farming operations comes into force on June 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 29, 2005, p. 2365.

General - Waste Management (Environmental Protection Act): More sections of O. Reg. 461/05 are to come into force in 2006, 2007, and 2009. New sections include Waste Generation Facilities, Land Disposal of Hazardous Waste; the Schedules are replaced and added to. See the Ontario Gazette, 27 August, 2005, pg. 2751.

Industrial Establishments (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 280/05 amends the regulation effective November 1, 2005. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 26, 2005, p. 811.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Environmental Protection Act: The remainder of 2001, c. 17 is in force October 1, 2005. The amendments add section 168.3.1 (prohibitions on certain changes of use, and exception) and subsections (5) & (6) to section 168.6.

Highway Traffic Act: The remainder of 2004, c. 22 (Bill 73) is now proclaimed in force. Sections 7 (permits), 175 (certificate of offence), and 207 (photo-radar evidence evidence).

Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act, 1996: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 17 (Bill 158) an Act is added to the Schedule.

Section 2.B Regulations

Fire Code (Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997): O. Reg. 451/05 replaces subsection 1.1.2 - Records of Tests and Inspections; adds Canadian Standards Association Standard (CSA) Z305.12-98 in a new section 2.15 - Portable Oxygen Systems; replaces Article 2.1.1.3 and Clause 2.8.3.2.(1)(a); adds to Articles 2.4.3.1 and 2.8.1.1.

General (Energy Efficiency Act): More sections of O. Reg. 384/05 in force September 1, 2005 replace items 24 and 35 in the Schedule, regarding Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards C746-98 (large air-conditioners and heat pumps) and C744-04 (packaged terminal air-conditioners and heat pumps).

General - Waste Management (Environmental Protection Act): Among other changes, the parts of O. Reg. 461/05 in force: amend definitions in section 1; replace sections 35 (stationary refrigerant waste), 42 (mobile refrigerant waste), 60 (conflict between regulations); add section 74 (land disposal of hazardous waste).

Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act): The Director's Order of March 2005 replaces sections 1 (Reference Publications), 2 (General Requirements), 3 (Polyethylene Certification), and 4 (Welder Qualification). The amendments update the cited Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards to later editions.

Records of Site Condition - Part XV.1 of the Act (Environmental Protection Act): The following Parts of the regulation come into force October 1, 2005: IV - Change of Property Use, and X - Certificates of Property Use.

Seat Belt Assemblies (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 195/05 replaces section 8 (restraint systems for children) and adds section 8.1 (exemptions to section 8 requirements).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 3.1 DELETED GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

The following guidelines and procedures are no longer available on the Ministry site and therefore have been removed from our collection.

Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

A2: Replacement of Catalytic Converters

A6: Determination of Thermal Processes Allowed under Regulation 555/92 Incineration Ban

A6 - 1: Appendices to: Determination of Thermal Processes Allowed Under Regulation 555/92 Incineration Ban

B1: Water Management - Guidelines and Procedures of the Ministry of Environment and Energy (Guideline Summary)

B-15: Use and Storage of Pesticides at Waterworks

C8: Use of the "Guidance Manual for Landfill Sites Receiving Municipal Waste"

C11: Handling and Disposal of Selected Wastes from Retail Motor Vehicle Servicing Facilities

E1: Role of the Review and the Review Participants in the Environmental Assessment (EA) Process

E2: Pre-submission Consultation in the Environmental Assessment (EA) Process

E2 - 1: Procedures for Pre-submission Consultation in the Environmental Assessment Process

E3: Environmental Assessment (EA) Planning and Approvals

E3 - 1: Interim Procedures for Environmental Assessment Planning and Approvals

E4: Interim Expansion of Municipal Landfills

E5: Environmental Assessment (EA) Glossary

E6: Written Reasons Required for Minister's Decisions on Environmental Assessments

F15 - 1: Procedures for Financial Assurance

H5: Public Consultation

Guide for Applying for Approval (Air) (January 2000)

Guide to Applying for Approval (Air): Noise and Vibration (November 1995)

Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)

Ontario Working Exposure Guidelines (WEGS) for Chemical and Biological Agents (1991)

Rest Breaks for Video Display Terminal (VDT) Operators (November 1993)

VDT Workstations : Layout and Lighting (August 1995)

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Prince Edward Island

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 62nd General Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/index.php3

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Quebec

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

1st Session, 37th National Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.assnat.qc.ca/eng/37legislature1/Projets-loi/publics/index.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

Regulation respecting agricultural operations (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 7, 2005, p. 2271A.

Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 1, 2005, No. 22, p. 1631.

Building Code (Construction Code) (Building Act): Draft regulations to amend the Construction Code are found on pages 981 and 983 of the Gazette officielle du Québec, April 20, 2005. Updates to CSA standards are proposed in the Gazette of June 8, 2005, No. 23, p. 1717.

Cargo Securement Standards Regulation (Highway Safety Code): Proposed regulations for cargo securement standards are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, February 16, 2005, p. 547.

Quality of Drinking Water (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 14, 2004, p. 2308.

Regulation respecting environmental impact assessment and review (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 25, 2005, No. 21, p. 1399 and June 1, 2005, No. 22, p. 1631.

Regulation respecting environmental standards for heavy vehicles (Environment Quality Act): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 11, 2005, p. 1155.

Regulation respecting forest management plans and reports (Forest Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 9, 2004, No. 23, p. 1731.

Regulation respecting forest royalties (Forest Act): Proposed amendments to the regulation may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, November 24, 2004, No. 47, p. 3163.

Regulation respecting motor vehicle traffic in certain fragile environments (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 1, 2005, No. 22, p. 1631.

Regulation respecting the storage of contaminated soils and contaminated soil transfer stations (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 30, 2004, No. 26, p. 2049.

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, August 3, 2005, p. 2914.

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, January 26, 2005, p. 453.

Regulation respecting pulp and paper mills (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 1, 2005, No. 22, p. 1631.

Regulation respecting the tariff to determine costs of sampling, analysis, inspection or investigation (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 7, 2005, p. 2281A.

Regulation respecting threatened or vulnerable species and their habitats (Act respecting threatened or vulnerable species): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 7, 2004, No. 27, p. 2265.

Regulation respecting the Safety Code for the construction industry - occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 6, 2005, p. 2338.

Regulation respecting wildlife habitats (An Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife). Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officiele du Québec, November 12, 2003, No. 46, p. 3317.

Transportation of Dangerous Substances (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, September 15, 2004, p. 2633.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Environment Quality Act: The remainder of 2004, c. 24 (Bill 44) is in force October 1, 2005. The second paragraph of section 116.1 is repealed and section 116.1.1 is added (investigation costs in civil or penal proceedings).

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Saskatchewan

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

First Session, 25th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/bills/progbill.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Yukon

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

First Session, 31st Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gov.yk.ca/leg-assembly/progress_index.html

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Standards

New Documents for the 2005-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes

New / Nouveau

A23.2-04 Methods of test and standard practices for concrete

B66-05 Design, material, and manufacturing requirements for prefabricated septic tanks and sewage holding tanks

B137.0-02 Definitions, General Requirements, and Methods of Testing for Thermoplastic Pressure Piping

B137.1-02 Polyethylene Pipe, Tubing, Fittings for Cold-Water Pressure Services

B137.2-02 PVC Injection-Moulded Gasketed Fittings for Pressure Applications

B137.3-02 Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe for Pressure Applications

B137.4-02 Polyethylene Piping Systems for Gas Services

B137.5-02 Polyethylene Piping Systems for Gas Services

B137.6-02 CPVC Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings for Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems

B137.8-02 Polybutylene (PB) Piping for Pressure Applications

B137.9-02 Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene Composite Pressure-Pipe Systems

B137.10-02 Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene Composite Pressure-Pipe Systems

B137.11-02 Polypropylene (PP-R) Pipe and Fittings for Pressure Applications

B137.12-02 Polyamide Piping Systems for Gas Services

B149.2-05 Code sur le stockage et la manipulation du propane

B149.3-05 Code for the Field Approval of Fuel-Related Components on Appliances and Equipment

B602-05 Mechanical couplings for drain, waste, and vent pipe and sewer pipe

Amended / Modifiée

B44-00 Code de sécurité sur les ascenseurs et monte-charge (Parties 1 à 4)

B44-00 Code de sécurité sur les ascenseurs et monte-charge (Parties 5 à 7)

B44-00 Code de sécurité sur les ascenseurs et monte-charge (Parties 8 à 9)

B44-00 Code de sécurité sur les ascenseurs et monte-charge (Annexes)

B339-02 Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

B339-02 Bouteilles et tubes utilisés pour le transport des marchandises dangereuses

C745-03 Energy Efficiency of Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters and Heat Pump Heaters

Z98-01 Passenger Ropeways and Conveyors

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

A14-00 (R2005) Concrete Poles

B79-94 (R2005) Floor, Area, and Shower Drains, and Cleanouts for Residential Construction

B242-M1980 (R2005) Groove and Shoulder Type Mechanical Pipe Couplings

C225-00 (R2005) Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Devices

F383-87 (R2005) Installation Code for Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems

M421-00 (R2005) Use of Electricity in Mines

M422-M87 (R2005) Fire-Performance and Antistatic Requirements for Conveyor Belting

N285.0-95 (R2005) General Requirements for Pressure-Retaining Systems and Components in CANDU Nuclear Power Plants

N285.3-88 (R2005) Requirements for Containment System Components in CANDU Nuclear Power Plants

Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes générales du Canada Normes

New / Nouveau

No Change

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

©2005 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety