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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

June 2006

Table of Contents

Introduction

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to May 2006. 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 April 2006 and May 2006. 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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of May 2006. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Documents that will be on the 2006-2 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

39th Parliament, First Session

INTERNET: http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/Bills_House_Government.asp?Language=E&Parl=39&ses=1

(Pr.) = Private Member's Bill

HOUSE OF COMMONS

SENATE

Section 1.B Regulations

Assessable Activities, Exceptions and Executive Committee Projects Regulations (Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 17, 2005, p. 3058.

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 Labour Standards Regulations (Canada Labour Code, Part III): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 19, 2005, p. 3837.

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.

Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations, SOR/2005-313 (Motor Vehicle Transport Act): Final version regulations in force January 1, 2007 are available in the Canada Gazette, Part II, November 16, 2005, p. 2424.

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

Crown Corporations Involved in the Provision of Commercial Loans Environmental Assessment Regulations (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): Proposed new regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 31, 2005, p. 4363.

Decision Body Time Periods and Consultation Regulations (Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 17, 2005, p. 3113.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 6, 2006, p. 1014.

Exclusion List Regulations, 2005 (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): Proposed replacement regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 17, 2005, p. 4173.

Mackenzie Valley Land Use Regulations (Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 19, 2005, p. 3855.

Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 8, 2006, p. 771.

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 24, 2005, p. 4293.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): 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. Proposed amendments (Introduction of Technical Standards Documents) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 1, 2005, p. 3256.

Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 1, 2005, p. 3256.

Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 26, 2005, p. 1023. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 1, 2005, p. 3256.

Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations (Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 15, 2006, p. 826.

Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations (Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 15, 2006, p. 832.

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

On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 5, 2005, p. 3630.

Pest Control Products Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed replacement regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 12, 2005, p. 3747.

Port Authorities Operations Regulations (Canada Marine Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, EXTRA Vol. 140, No. 11, 2006.

Pleasure Craft Sewage Pollution Prevention Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 5, 2005, p. 3667.

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.

Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Diagnostic X-ray Equipment) (Radiation Emitting Devices Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 8, 2005, p. 3312.

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, April 1, 2006, p. 698.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Species at Risk Act: SOR/2006-60 amends Schedules 1-3 of the Act regarding the Northern Bottlenose Whale and the Channel Darter. French language version

Section 2.B Regulations

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2006-46 adds 15 substances to Part 1 of the DSL and 22 to Part 3; it also deletes a reference to a substance in Part 4. SOR/2006-72 adds 17 substances to Part 1 of the DSL; in Part 3 it deletes one substance and adds 12 substances. French language version

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Alberta

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 26th Legislature

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.ab.ca/net/index.aspx?p=bills_home&billtype=&selectbill=

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Orphan Fund Delegated Administration Regulation (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 67/2006 repeals subsection 6(2) and section 10, and amends section 11 (extends expiry date of regulation).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

British Columbia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 38 th Parliament

INTERNET: http://www.legis.gov.bc.ca/38th2nd/4-4-38-2.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Forest Act: The section of 2004, c. 36 replacing section 44 (applications - woodlot licences) is now proclaimed in force.

Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: The part of 2005, c. 35 which repeals the description of Sunnybrae Park in Schedule C is now proclaimed in force.

Section 2.B Regulations

Administrative Review and Appeal Procedure Regulation (Forest and Range Practices Act): B.C. Reg. 83/2006 amends several sections, including: replacing Division 2 (Procedures after Receipt of Request for Review under the Forest Act, sections 3 to 5); adding Division 2.1 (Procedures after Receipt of Request for Review under the Range Act, sections 7.1 to 7.6), Division 4 (Procedures after Receipt of Request for Review under the Wildfire Act, sections 15.1 to 15.7); replacing section 21 (procedure following receipt of notice of appeal).

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 57/2006 amends Schedule 1 of Division 23: it replaces the signs and descriptions for "Truck Signs (Regulatory)" and (Do Not Enter (Regulatory), and adds signs and description for "Bus Signs (Regulatory)".

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation: B.C. Reg. 18/2006 amends section 26.65 to require logging trucks to have at the back of a cab a substantial barrier for the protection of the driver. Among other changes, B.C. Reg. 19/2006 replaces subsection 3.1(1) (OH&S program requirement); amends section 6.1 to specify a different test for asbestos determination; amends sections 11.6 (personal fall protection system), 13.29 (lower limit travel devices), 20.13 (thrust-out crane landing platform), 20.102 (marine construction). Among other changes, B.C. Reg. 20/2006 replaces Table 8.1 in section 8.34 (Respirator protection factors); replaces section 8.37 regarding respirable air quality and updates Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard Z180.1 to the 2000 edition; amends sections to specify that fit tests must be performed in accordance with procedures in CSA standard Z94.4, 2002 edition; adds section 8.45 (maintenance and inspection of compressed air cylinders): the 1996 edition of CSA standard B339 replaces the previous one. Among other changes, B.C. Reg. 21/2006 amends sections 6.53, 6.55, and 6.57 to deal with safety aspects of cytotoxic drugs.

Petroleum and Natural Gas General Regulation (Petroleum and Natural Gas Act): B.C. Reg. 72/2006 amends section 2(e) to increase the fees for a well authorization.

Railway Safety Adopted Provisions Regulation (Railway Safety Act): B.C. Reg. 61/2006 amends items 3 & 5 of the table in section 5.

Recycling Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 65/2006 adds a Tire Product Category. See sections 1, 3.2 (retailers), 18 (transitional), and new Schedule 4.

Wildfire Regulation (Wildfire Act): B.C. Reg. 75/2006, among other changes: replaces sections 5 (fire fighting hand tools required for industrial activity), 6 (high risk activities), 13 (resources required for fire control activities), 25 (exemptions from certain regulations), 29 (circumstances for not seeking cost recovery), 33 & 34 (penalties & offences).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Manitoba

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fourth 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

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 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

New Brunswick

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third 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

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 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

Newfoundland and Labrador

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third 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 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Northwest Territories

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fourth Session, 15th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: www.justice.gov.nt.ca/Legislation/Legislation_certbills.htm

No relevant legislation.

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 2006-2 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

Second Session, 59th General Assembly

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

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Forest Fire Protection Regulations (Forests Act): N.S. Reg. 54/2006 extends the fire season to commence on April 1, 2006 for the entire province. See section 3.

Off-highway Vehicles Regulations (Off-highway Vehicles Act): N.S. Reg. 42/2006 changes the name of the regulation to: "Off-highway Vehicles General Regulations". It also replaces subsection 1A(4) (non-application) and section 14 (exemptions from Act).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Nunavut

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third Session, Second Legislative Assembly

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

No relevant legislation.

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 2006-2 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

Second Session, 38th Parliament

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

Confined Spaces (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 632/05 new regulations regarding confined spaces are effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3693.

Construction Projects (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 628/05 adds new provisions regarding Confined Spaces - Part II.1, sections 221.1 to 221.19, effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3665.

Ethanol in Gasoline (Environmental Protection Act): New regulations are in force January 1, 2007. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 43, October 22, 2005, p. 1699.

Fire Code (Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997): O. Reg. 144/06 amends various sections, including adding SECTION 9.9 HOTELS. See the Ontario Gazette, May 20, 2006, p. 917.

General - Waste Management (Environmental Protection Act): More sections of O. Reg. 461/05 are to come into force in 2007, and 2009: January 1, 2007 - new generator requirements; August 31, 2007 - land disposal restrictions: inorganic wastes; December 31, 2009 - land disposal restrictions: organic and mixed wastes & wastes, treated to specified standard and removal of all underlying hazardous constituents. See the Ontario Gazette, 27 August, 2005, pg. 2751.

Health Care and Residential Facilities (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 631/05 adds new provisions regarding Confined Spaces, sections 43 to 43.19, effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3686.

Industrial Establishments (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 629/05 adds new provisions regarding Confined Spaces - Part I.1, sections 119.1 to 119.20, effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3671.

Mines and Mining Plants (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 630/05 adds new provisions regarding Confined Spaces - Part XII, sections 294 to 313, effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3679.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Highway Traffic Act: Another section of 2005, c. 26 (Bill 169) now proclaimed in force, replaces subsection 170(15) (powers of officer to remove vehicle).

Planning Act: Another section of 2005, c. 26 (Bill 169) now proclaimed in force, adds clause (b.1) to subsection 51(25) (conditions on approval of a plan of subdivision).

Provincial Offences Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 18 a reference to an Act is changed in subclause 12(2)(a)(v).

Section 2.B Regulations

Food Premises (Health Protection and Promotion Act): O. Reg. 101/06 replaces clause 32(b) and amends section 40 (inspected and uninspected meat).

Tire Standards and Specifications (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 107/06 replaces the two definitions of "studded tire" in section 1 with one definition.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

Prince Edward Island

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third 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

Occupational Health and Safety Act General Regulations: EC2006-43, among other changes, amends sections 34.1 and 34.2 (hoisting apparatus - definition; standards); adds Part 52 (Violence in the Workplace) and Part 53 (Working Alone); repeals the scaffolding provisions (sections 24.1 to 24.34).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Quebec

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 37th National Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.assnat.qc.ca/eng/37legislature2/Projets-loi/publics/index.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

Regulation respecting air quality (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, November 16, 2005, p. 4873.

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): Updates to CSA standards are proposed in the Gazette officielle du Québec of June 8, 2005, No. 23, p. 1717. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, October 5, 2005, p. 4431.

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): Final version of the new regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 28, 2005, No. 52, p. 5524. In force June 1, 2006 and September 1, 2006.

Regulation respecting forest royalties (Forest Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, April 5, 2006, p. 1193.

Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is available in the Gazette officielle du Québec, March 1, 2006, p. 1046.

Regulation respecting mineral substances other than petroleum, natural gas and brine (Mining Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, November 2, 2005, p. 4755.

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 pulp and paper mills (Environment Quality Act): Proposed replacement regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 21, 2005, No. 51, p. 5445.

Regulation respecting safety standards and traffic rules relating to farm machines (Highway Safety Code): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, February 15, 2006, p. 975.

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 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.

Safety Code (Building Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, October 5, 2005, p. 4439.

Regulation respecting water quality in swimming pools and other artificial pools (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, October 26, 2005, p. 4709.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Environment Quality Act: 2006, c. 3 (Bill 118) amends section 31 (reference to Green Fund). In addition, ministerial name changes are made in various sections. French language version

Act respecting the Ministère de l'Environnement: 2006, c. 3 (Bill 118) changes the name of the Act to: Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs. The amendments provide for the establishment of a Green Fund to finance measures or programs that the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks may carry out within the scope of ministerial functions. The Fund is intended, among other purposes, to support measures promoting sustainable development, especially in its environmental aspects, and make it possible for the Minister to grant financial assistance, within the framework of the law, in particular to municipalities and non-profit organizations working in the environmental field. See especially section 10, 11.1 and new Division II.1 (Green Fund), sections 15.1 to 15.11. French language version

Forest Act: The remaining section of 2004, c. 6 is now proclaimed in force, which amends section 124.37 (forest management funding program). French language version

Tobacco Act: 2005, c. 29 amendments now in force prohibit smoking in places where smoking was not, until now, prohibited under the Act and to further restrict smoking in the enclosed spaces. Prohibited areas include enclosed spaces used by private clubs; under big tops and in other similar facilities that are open to the public; at certain hours on school grounds and the grounds of childcare centres; buildings of a general and vocational college or a university; pubs, taverns, bars and bingo halls; formerly designated areas in such places as restaurants, the common areas of shopping centres, the gaming areas of state-owned casinos, amusement halls, marine passenger terminals, bus stations and railway passenger stations. The rules applying to the sale of tobacco are also amended. The prohibition to sell tobacco to a minor, formerly applicable only to the operator of a business, will now apply to everyone. It is strictly prohibited to have a tobacco vending machine installed. The retail sale of tobacco is an activity that must be declared in the register kept in accordance with another Act. The severity of penal provisions are increased, especially those relating to selling tobacco to a minor. Some amendments are to come into force on later dates. As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 47, now proclaimed in force, changes of an administrative nature are made to sections 2 and 17. French language version

Section 2.B Regulations

Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act(Environment Quality Act): O.C. 320-2006 amends the regulation to give effect to the new "Protection Policy for Lakeshores, Riverbanks, Littoral zones and Floodplains". See sections 1, 2, 2.1 (new), and 8. French language version

Regulation respecting environmental impact assessment and review(Environment Quality Act): O.C. 320-2006 amends subsection 2(b) (determination of 2-year flood line). French language version

Regulation respecting forest royalties (Forest Act): O.C. 149/2006 amends section 11 (change from "year" to "period"). French language version

Regulation respecting mineral substances other than petroleum, natural gas and brine (Mining Act): O.C. 150-2006 amends section 61 (amount of royalty - crushed stone), and repeals parts of sections 113 and 128. French language version

Regulation respecting motor vehicle traffic in certain fragile environments(Environment Quality Act): O.C. 320-2006 cites the new "Protection Policy for Lakeshores, Riverbanks, Littoral zones and Floodplains" in section 4. French language version

Pesticides Management Code: O.C. 319-2006 amends section 1 (reference to "Protection Policy for Lakeshores, Riverbanks, Littoral zones and Floodplains") and makes minor changes to sections 2 and 30 of the English version. French language version

Regulation respecting pulp and paper mills (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 320-2006 cites the new "Protection Policy for Lakeshores, Riverbanks, Littoral zones and Floodplains" in sections 53 and 112. French language version

Regulation respecting snow elimination sites (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 320-2006 cites the new "Protection Policy for Lakeshores, Riverbanks, Littoral zones and Floodplains" in section 1. French language version

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

Saskatchewan

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second 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

Reservoir Development Area Regulations (Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act, 2005): Sask. Reg. 28/2006 makes minor amendments to section 10; amends the Lake Diefenbaker Reservoir Development Area in the Appendix.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

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 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Standards

New Documents for the 2006-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes

New / Nouveau

3.7-77 Générateurs de ventilation tempérée à chauffage direct au gaz sans recirculation d'air

A394-M1984 Guide to Requirements for Relocatable Industrial Accommodation

B44-M90 Safety Code for Elevators

B52-05 Mechanical refrigeration code

B52HB-05 A practical handbook for implementing CSA B52, Mechanical refrigeration code

B140.2.1-M90 (R2005) Oil Burners; Atomizing-Type

C282-05 Emergency electrical power supply for buildings

C282 Logbook-05 Emergency electrical power supply for buildings maintenance logbook

C358-M89 Energy Consumption Test Methods for Household Electric Ranges

C657-04 Energy Performance Standard for Refrigerated Cabinets (Merchandisers)

N285.6 Series-05 Material standards for reactor components for CANDU nuclear power plants

N285.6.1-05 Pressure tubes for use in CANDU fuel channels

N285.6.2-05 Seamless zirconium alloy tubing for reactivity control units

N285.6.3-05 Annealed seamless zirconium alloy tubing for liquid injection shutdown system (LISS) nozzles

N285.6.4-05 Thin-walled, large-diameter zirconium alloy tubing

N285.6.6-05 Non-destructive examination criteria for zirconium alloys

N285.6.7-05 Zirconium alloy design data

N285.6.8-05 Martensitic stainless steel for fuel-channel end fittings

N285.6.9-05 Materials for supports for pressure-retaining items

N285.6.10-05 Nickel-based alloy wire for fuel-channel spacers

N285.6.11-05 Zirconium alloy wire

O15-05 Poteaux et poteaux renforts en bois pour les services publics

S304.1-04 Design of masonry structures

W117.2-1974 Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting (Requirements for Welding Operators)

Z245.11-05 Steel fittings

Z245.12-05 Steel flanges

Z248-04 Code sur les grues à tour

Z262.1-M90 (R2002) Ice Hockey Helmets

Z262.1-M90 (C2002) Casques de hockey sur glace

Z275.1-05 Hyperbaric facilities

Z305.12-98 (R2005) Guide for the Safe Storage, Handling, and Use of Portable Oxygen Systems in Home, Domiciliary, and Healthcare Settings

Z316.6-02 Evaluation of Single-Use Medical Sharps Containers for Biohazardous and Cytotoxic Waste

Z614-03 Children's Playspaces and Equipment

Z731-M91 Emergency Planning for Industry

Amended / Modifiée

2.3-2003 Gas-Fired Central Furnaces

B64.10-01 Manual for the Selection and Installation of Backflow Prevention Devices

B64.10.1-01 Manual for the Maintenance and Field Testing of Backflow Prevention Devices

B127.1-99 Asbestos Cement Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Pipe Fittings

B140.4-04 Oil-fired warm air furnaces

B621-03 Selection and Use of Highway Tanks, Portable Tanks, Cargo Compartments, and Containers for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, and 9

B621-03 Sélection et utilisation des citernes routières, des citernes amovibles, des citernes compartimentées et des conteneurs pour le transport des marchandises dangereuses des classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 et 9

B622-03 Selection and Use of Highway Tanks, Multi-Unit Tank Car Tanks, and Portable Tanks, for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Class 2

B622-03 Sélection et utilisation des citernes routières, des citernes routières à éléments multiples et des citernes amovibles pour le transport des marchandises dangereuses de la classe 2

C360-03 Energy Performance, Water Consumption, and Capacity of Household Clothes Washers

Z662-03 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems

Z662-03 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems - Appendices

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

A277-01 (R2005) Procedure for Certification of Factory-Built Houses

B64 Series-01 (R2006) Backflow Preventers and Vacuum Breakers

B64.10-01 (R2006) Manual for the Selection and Installation of Backflow Prevention Devices

B64.10.1-01 (R2006) Manual for the Maintenance and Field Testing of Backflow Prevention Devices

B108-99 (R2006) Natural Gas Fuelling Stations Installation Code

B140.9.1-1972 (R2006) Portable Liquid Fuelled Catalytic Appliances

B352.0-95 (R2006) Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural, Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, Industrial, and Mining Machines - Part 1: General Requirements

B352.1-95 (R2006) Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural, Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, Industrial, and Mining Machines - Part 2: Testing Requirements for ROPS on Agricultural Tractors

B352.2-95 (R2006) Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural, Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, Industrial, and Mining Machines - Part 3: Testing Requirements for ROPS on Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, Industrial, and Mining Machines

B354.2-01 (R2006) Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms

B365-01 (R2006) Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment

C235-83 (R2006) Preferred Voltage Levels for AC Systems, 0 to 50 000 V

W117.2-01(R2006) Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes

Z240 MH Series-92 (R2005) Mobile Homes

Z240.10.1-94 (R2005) Site Preparation, Foundation, and Anchorage of Mobile Homes

Z256-M87(r2006) Safety Code for Material Hoists

Z314.1-01(R2006) Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers for Health Care Facilities

Z314.9-01 (R2006) Installation, Ventilation, and Safe Use of Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers in Health Care Facilities

Z317.10-01 (R2006) Handling of Waste Materials in Health Care Facilities and Veterinary Health Care Facilities

Z412-00 (R2005) Guideline on Office Ergonomics

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

New / Nouveau

No Change

Amended / Modifiée

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Reaffirmed / Confirmée

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©2005 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety