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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

October 2006

Table of Contents

Introduction

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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of September 2006. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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 2006-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Documents that will be on the 2006-4 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

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.

Feeds Regulations, 1983 (Feeds Act): SOR/2006-147 amends the regulation in various sections to strengthen safeguards against Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). These final amendments come into force on July 12, 2007 and are found in the Canada Gazette, Part II, July 12, 2006, p. 871.

Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed replacement regulations for the Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Waste Regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 2, 2006, p. 2515.

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.

Marine Transportation Security Regulations (Marine Transportation Security Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 1, 2006, p. 1982 and p. 2009.

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. Final amendments from SOR/2006-94 regarding the installation in school buses and other buses of infant and child restraint systems may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part II, May 31, 2006, p. 466. In force April 1, 2007.

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): Final amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part II, September 7, 2006, Special Edition. In force December 1, 2006.

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.

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 amendments appear in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 17, 2006, p. 1593.

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 for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals (Canada Shipping Act): New proposed regulations replace the Air Pollution Regulations, the Garbage Pollution Prevention Regulations, the Great Lakes Sewage Pollution Prevention Regulations, the Pollutant Substances Pollution Prevention Regulations, the Non-Pleasure Craft Sewage Pollution Prevention Regulations, the Pleasure Craft Sewage Pollution Prevention Regulations, the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations, and the Dangerous Chemicals and Noxious Liquid Substances Regulations. See Canada Gazette, Part I, June 17, 2006. P. 1640.

Restricted Components Regulations (Explosives Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 12, 2006, p. 2365.

Safety Management Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed amendments change the wording of the regulation in order to make it consistent with the provisions of the new Canada Shipping Act, 2001 when it comes into force in early 2007. See Canada Gazette, Part I, June 17, 2006, p. 1636.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Species at Risk Act: SOR/2006-189 adds 42 new species to the Schedules. French language version

Section 2.B Regulations

Comprehensive Study List Regulations (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): SOR/2006-175 corrects outdated references to provisions of other Acts and regulations. French language version

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-4 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

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

Traffic Safety Act: The part of 2005, c. 34 which amends clause 86(1)(c) is now proclaimed in force.

Section 2.B Regulations

Agricultural Operations (Agricultural Operation Practices Act): Alta. Reg. 193/2006 amends definitions in section 1; amends sections 2 (approval required for confined feeding operation) and 3 (registration required for confined feeding operation); replaces section 4 (authorization for manure storage facility); adds section 4.1 (ancillary structures for confined feeding operations); replaces Schedules 1 (Animal Units) and 2 (Threshold Levels). Effective October 1, 2006.

Beverage Container Recycling Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 164/2006 amends section 22 to extend the expiry date of the regulation.

Edmonton Restricted Development Area Regulations (Government Organization Act): Alta. Reg. 167/2006 amends Sections in items 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 & 10 of the Schedule.

Motor Vehicle Propane Conversions Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 177/2006 amends section 12 to extend the expiry date of the regulation.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-4 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

Second Session, 38 th Parliament

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

Section 1.B Regulations

British Columbia Fire Code Regulation (Fire Services Act): B.C. Reg. 175/2006 adopts the National Fire Code of Canada 2005 with amendments; replaces the British Columbia Fire Code Regulation 318/2003. Effective December 15/2006. See the British Columbia Gazette, Vol. 49, No. 13.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Land Act: 2006, c. 24 (Bill 30), now proclaimed in force, adds Part 7.2 - Deposit of Electronic Plans in Registry - regarding plans made in relation to Crown land that is in electronic format, and any other electronic documents designated by the Surveyor General, section 93.9 to 93.991.

Oil and Gas Commission Act: The section of 2006, c. 24 (Bill 30) which amends section 12 is now proclaimed in force, regarding the application of certain labour legislation to officers and employees of the commission.

Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: Another section of 2006, c. 15 (Bill 15) is now proclaimed in force, replacing the description of Strathcona Park in Schedule C.

Section 2.B Regulations

Administrative Orders and Remedies Regulation (Forest and Range Practices Act): B.C. Reg. 226/2006 amends section references for various regulations in sections 9, 12, 14, 16, and 17; Division 4, sections 21 to 29 is repealed (transitional provisions).

Conservation Officer Service Authority Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 204/2006 amends subsection 1(2) to add more enactments that a member of the Conservation Officer Service may enforce.

Electrical Safety Regulation (Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg. 198/2006 amends section 3 and adds section 3.1 (range of residential electricity consumption prescribed).

Forest Planning and Practices Regulation (Forest and Range Practices Act): B.C. Reg. 205/2006 replaces subsection 96(1.1) (the meaning of "an event causing damage" for the purpose of the Act). B.C. Reg. 223/2006 makes minor amendments to some sections. B.C. Reg. 224/2006 adds sections 4.01 (removing Crown timber to protect a community from wildfire), 79.2 (road use under a forestry licence to cut), and 79.3 (restricting road access to protect a community from wildfire).

Forest Recreation Regulation (Forest and Range Practices Act): B.C. Reg. 206/2006, among other changes, adds references to "recreation officer" in several sections.

Oil and Gas Waste Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 220/2006 makes corrections in subsections 6(4) & 6(6).

Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 215/2006 amends the definition of "parcel of land" in subsection 1(1).

Ozone Depleting Substances and Other Halocarbons Regulation(Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 220/2006 makes a correction in clause 27(4)(b)(iv).

Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation(Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg. 218/2006 amends sections 20, 24, 49, and 50 regarding low pressure thermal fluid plants.

Range Planning and Practices Regulation (Forest and Range Practices Act): B.C. Reg. 225/2006 makes a correction in section 30(a).

Safety Standards General Regulation (Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg. 217/2006 repeals subsection 24(3).

Spill Reporting Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 220/2006 amends the definition of "PEP" in section 1 and amends subsection 2(1) (reporting spill).

Waste Discharge Regulation (Environmental Management Act): Among other changes, B.C. Reg. 220/2006 amends section 3 (operations exempt from Act) and the Schedule 1 & 2 (industries, trades, businesses, operations and activities) to change and introduce several terms.

Wildfire Regulation (Wildfire Act): B.C. Reg. 215/2006 adds "conservancy" to the definition of "protected area" in subsection 1(1).

Wood Residue Burner and Incinerator Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 220/2006 amends the definition of "wood residue incinerator" in section 1.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-4 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

Fourth Session, 38th Legislature

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

Excluded Industries, Employers and Workers Regulation (Workers' Compensation Act): Manitoba Regulation 153/2006 increases the number of industries covered by the Workers' Compensation Board. Effective January 1, 2007. See The Manitoba Gazette, August 26, 2006, p. 785.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Forest Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 8, now proclaimed in force, "justice" is substituted for "magistrate or justice of the peace" in section 4.

Highway Traffic Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 8, now proclaimed in force, "justice" is substituted for "magistrate" in sections 151, 242.1, 242.2, and 267. The remainder of 2005, c. 31 is now proclaimed in force which amends section 264 (suspension for prostitution-related offences)

Public Health Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 8, now proclaimed in force, "justice" is substituted for "magistrate" in subsection 19(6).

Taxicab Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 8, now proclaimed in force, "justice" is substituted for "magistrate" in section 4.

Wildlife Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 8, now proclaimed in force, the reference to "magistrate" is struck out in sections 76 and 79.

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 2006-4 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

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

Motor Vehicle Act: The remainder of 2006, c. 13 (Bill 19) is now proclaimed in force which repeals subsection 359(0.1) (lift axle). A section of 2006, c. 24 (Bill 54) now proclaimed in force replaces section 79 (Minister may make or authorize reciprocal arrangements with other provinces or countries with regard to licences).

Section 2.B Regulations

Special Permit Fees Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act: N.B. Reg. 2006-65 designates the Minister of Transportation as the "Minister" in various sections.

Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act: N.B. Reg. 2006-64 adds the definition "lift axle" to section 2.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-4 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

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

Mines Safety of Workers Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act): N.L.R. 60/06 replaces section 111 (operator and manager of mine to provide training in the use and maintenance of mine rescue equipment).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-4 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

Fifth Session, 15th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: www.justice.gov.nt.ca/Legislation/Legislation_certbills.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 2006-4 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

First Session, 60th 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

Trade Union Act: 2005, c. 61, among other changes, establishes a duty of fair representation by trade unions (see especially new sections 46A, 46B, 46C, 54A, 56A), effective October 1, 2006.

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 2006-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

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 2006-4 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

Second Session, 38th Parliament

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

Building Code (Building Code Act, 1992); O. Reg. 350/06 replaces the current Building Code, effective December 31, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, Saturday July 22, 2006, p. 2105.

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. Effective January 1, 2007. 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.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Building Code (Building Code Act, 1992): O. Reg. 422/06 amends clauses 1.1.3.3. and 2.4.1.3. regarding the designation of buildings under the Ontario Heritage Act.

Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): The Code Adoption Document has been amended to incorporate the following: 1) Z662S1-05 Supplement No.1 to CAN/CSA Z662-03, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems, 2) implementation of distribution system integrity management program (DSIMP) by April 30, 2008, 3) implementation of revisions according to Annex N of Supplement No. 1 for the transmission pipeline integrity program by June 30, 2007, 4) service regulators designed to release less than 50cf/h (cf/h = cubic feet per hour) in case of malfunction can be installed with a reduced clearance to building openings, appliance vent outlets, appliance air intake, sources of ignition, or mechanical air intake. Sections 1 to 5 have been replaced and Appendices 1 & 2 added.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

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

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-4 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

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

Building Act: The first paragraph of section 215 with regard to the provisions of the Regulation respecting safety in public baths is now proclaimed in force; section 282 is now proclaimed in force with regard to public baths.

Tobacco Act: More sections of 2005, c. 29 are now in force, adding paragraph 3 of section 2.1, section 17.1 (prohibition on supply of tobacco to a minor in certain premises), and section 48.1 (fines). French language version

Section 2.B Regulations

Regulation respecting the landfilling and incineration of residual materials(Environment Quality Act): Errata: the units used in concentrations are corrected in section 130(5). 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 2006-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

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

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

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 2006-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Standards

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

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes

New / Nouveau

B149.5-M95 Installation Code for Propane Fuel Systems and Tanks on Highway Vehicles

C22.2 No. 141-1972 Unit Equipment for Emergency Lighting

Z96-02 High-Visibility Safety Apparel

Amended / Modifiée

2.3-2003 Gas-Fired Central Furnaces

B620-03 Citernes routières et citernes amovibles pour le transport des marchandises dangereuses

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

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

New / Nouveau

3.0 No. 19.5-2004 Determination of Lead in Automotive Gasoline (Atomic Absorption)

3.5-2004 Unleaded Automotive Gasoline

3.511-2005 Oxygenated Unleaded Gasoline Containing Ethanol

65.16-2005 Immersion Suit Systems

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

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