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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

December 2006

Table of Contents

Introduction

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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of November 2006. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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

Asbestos Products Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 11, 2006, p. 3648.

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.

Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 30, 2006, p. 2959.

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): Some sections of (final) SOR/2006-269 amendments are in force December 15, 2007; SOR/2006-270 final amendments are in force November 2, 2007. See Canada Gazette, Part II, Vol. 140, No. 23, 2006, p. 1729 & 1758.

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. Proposed amendments (Seat Belt Anchorages, User-ready Tether Anchorages, Lower Universal Anchorage Systems, Built-in Child Restraint Systems and Built-in Booster Cushions and the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 18, 2006, p. 3884.

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.

PCB Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 4, 2006, p. 3527.

Pest Control Products Incident Reporting Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): New regulations in force May 2007 may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part II, SOR/2006-260, Vol. 140, No. 23, p. 1654.

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.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 30, 2006, p. 3015.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Canada Labour Standards (Canada Labour Code, Part III): SOR/2006-231 replaces the heading before section 29, paragraph 30(1)(e)(iv), Parts I & VI of Schedule I (list of industrial companies re group termination), and Schedule II (Notice Related to the Canada Labour Code - Part III). French language version

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2006-202 adds 8 substances to Part 1, 7 substances to Part 3, and one substance to Part 4 of the DSL. SOR/2006-248 adds 10 substances to Part 1, one substance to Part 3, and one substance to Part 4 of the DSL. French language version

Life Saving Equipment Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): SOR/2006-256 amends several sections to improve safety by raising the water temperature at which passenger ships are required to provide dry evacuation. The amendment to section 18 of Schedule VII to the Regulations clarifies the performance criteria for emergency boats used to marshal life rafts or inflatable rescue platforms. Other amendments facilitate the administration of the regulations.

Mackenzie Valley Land Use Regulations (Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act): SOR/2006-253 makes changes to reflect the 2005, c. 1 amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. The main changes relate to operational details for the use of land including applications for, and the issuance of, land permits; the balance of the amendments are administrative in nature and are required because of changes in the terms used in the Act. See especially sections 1, 12, 16, 19-20, 22-24, 27, 31, 41.

Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): SOR/2006- 239 amending SOR2002-222. This regulation amends several definitions in s. 1(1). Sections 19 (Volume Effluent) has been replaced and 19.1 (Calculation of Monthly Mean Concentration and Loading) has been added. Sections 29 (Prescribed Persons) and 30 (Emergency Response Plan) have been replaced. The table (Authorization Officers) in Schedule 1 has been updated. Information in Schedule 2 has been updated to accord with the current names for provinces and territories. Definitions in s.1 of schedule 5 have been replaced. Schedule 6 (Annual Report Summarizing Effluent Monitoring Results) has been replaced. Schedule 6.1 (Prescribed Persons for Notification and Reporting) has been added. In addition to these changes there have been updates throughout this regulation to ensure consistence with other environmental legislation.

Nuclear Security Regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): SOR/2006-191 amendments are now in force which require licensees to implement specific physical protection measures considered necessary to strengthen security at nuclear facilities. The amendments incorporate two orders initially issued by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) as a result of the threat to nuclear facilities following the terrorist events of September 11, 2001.

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

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

Bus Safety Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 212/2006. See the Alberta Gazette, Part II, September 15. 2006. In force January 1, 2007.

Commercial Bus Equipment and Safety Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 213/2006. See the Alberta Gazette, Part II, September 15. 2006. In force January 1, 2007.

Vehicle Inspection Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 211/2006. See the Alberta Gazette, Part II, September 15. 2006. In force January 1, 2007.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Board Administration Procedures Regulation (Agricultural Operation Practices Act): Alta. Reg. 226/2006. Sections 2, 4, 7, 9(1) have been repealed and replaced in addition to additional amendments to this regulation. Most changes affect applications for approvals and registrations, authorizations Sections 3 and 5 have been repealed.

Water (Ministerial) Regulation (Water Act): Alta. Reg. 237/2006 amends Schedule 1 (requirement for approval - exempt activities) and Schedule 3 (licence exemptions).

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

British Columbia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 38 th Parliament

INTERNET: http://www.leg.bc.ca

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.

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Workers' Compensation Act): Extensive new heath and safety requirements are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2007. The August 29, 2006 British Columbia Gazette, regulations 241/2006, 242/2006, and 243/2006 contain the changes.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No change

Section 2.B Regulations

Hazardous Waste Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 261/2006 contains a variety of updates and changes, including the definition of household hazardous waste. The section concerning the registration of hazardous waste has been repealed and replaced in s. 43. Section 49, concerning the analysis methods used concerning hazardous waste, has been replaced. Forms 1 and 2 have been substituted in Schedule 5 (Registration Form / Application for a Licence to Transport Hazardous Waste; Schedule 6 replaced (Registration Quantities); Schedule 8 repealed.

Integrated Pest Management Regulation (Integreated Pest Management Act): B.C. Reg. 258/2006 and 267/2006 amending 604/2004. This regulation amends definitions in section 1; adds section 2.1 (Administrator may designate "single entity"). The regulation amends other sections and updates them to accord with changes in other legislation.

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 265/2006 adds paragraphs (d) to (g) to section 19.14 (prescribed entities).

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

Section 4.B Regulations

Manitoba

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fifth 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.

Workplace Safety and Health Regulation (Workplace Safety and Health Act): Man. Reg. 217/2006 replaces 12 separate regulations. In force February 1, 2007.

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

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

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

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 2006-4 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

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

Beverage Container Regulations (Waste Reduction and Recovery Act): R-064-2006 adds two provisions under subsection 3(2) where the Chief Environmental Protection Officer may delegate his or her authority.

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

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 2006-4 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

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

Conservation Authorities Act: 2006 c. 3 (Bill 21), now proclaimed in force, repeals section 35(2) (marketing or selling of water power by authority).

Conservation Land Act: 2006 c. 23 (Bill 51), repeals and replaces subsection 3(2) and adds subsection 3(6.1). These amendments include provisions to broaden the purposes for which conservation easements and covenants are established to include water quality and quantity protection, watershed protection and management.

Coroners Act: 2006, c. 24 (Bill 89) adds section 22.1 (inquest mandatory for death of child in certain circumstances) and amends section 41 (costs of representation). 2005, c. 29, in force December 2006, replaces subsection 3(2) (cessation of office of coroner).

Planning Act: The part of 2006, c. 23 (Bill 51) which is in force adds clauses 50(3)(h) & 50(5)(h) The amendments ensure that the subdivision control and part-lot control provisions of section 50 do not interfere with the creation of conservation easements and covenants.

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulation (Nutrient Management Act, 2002): O. Reg. 474/06 modifies the coming into force date requiring certain non-agricultural operations to establish Nutrient Management Strategies. A table in section 12 and text in section 15 have been altered to reflect this 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

Section 4.B Regulations

Prince Edward Island

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fourth Session, 62nd General Assembly

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

No 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

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

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Waste Water Disposal Systems for Isolated Dwellings (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 853-2206 adds the provisional section 96 to the regulation. It concerns the installation of tertiary treatments systems using ultraviolet radiation. 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

Saskatchewan

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third 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

Traffic Safety Act: More sections of 2006, c. 9 (Bill 26) are now in force. Sections 214 (speeding and stunts prohibited), 220 (driving on left prohibited), and 247 (rules re motorcycles) are replaced; subsection 245(4) is added.

Section 2.B Regulations

Treaty Land Entitlement Withdrawal Regulations (Wildlife Habitat Protection Act): Sask. Reg. 94/2006 adds items 85 & 86 to the Appendix.

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

Section 4.B Regulations

Yukon

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

First Session, 32 nd Legislative Assembly

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

No relevant legislation

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Carcross General Regulations (Area Development Act): O.I.C. 2006/146 and 2006/147 repeals and replaces section 34.3(d) concerning land development.

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

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

A370-04Connectors for masonry

A371-04 Masonry construction for buildings

B137 Series-05:

B137.0-05 Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic pressure piping

B137.1-05 Polyethylene (PE) pipe, tubing, and fittings for cold-water pressure services

B137.2-05 Polyvinylchloride (PVC) injection-moulded gasketed fittings for pressure applications

B137.3-05 Rigid polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe and fittings for pressure applications

B137.4-05 Polyethylene (PE) piping systems for gas services

B137.5-05 Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems for pressure applications

B137.6-05 Chlorinated polyvinylchloride (CPVC) pipe, tubing, and fittings for hot- and cold-water distribution systems

B137.8-05 Polybutylene (PB) piping systems for pressure applications

B137.9-05 Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) composite pressure-pipe systems

B137.10-05 Crosslinked polyethylene/aluminum/crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) composite pressure-pipe systems

B137.11-05 Polypropylene (PP-R) pipe and fittings for pressure applications

B137.12-05 Polyamide (PA) piping systems for gas services

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

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

C828-06 Performance Requirements for Thermostats Used with Individual Room Electric Space Heating Devices

N286-05 Management system requirements for nuclear power plants

Z76.1-06 Reclosable child-resistant packages

Z94.1-05 Casques de sécurité pour l'industrie : tenue en service, sélection, entretien et utilisation

Z96-02 High-Visibility Safety Apparel

Z107.56-06 Procedures for the measurement of occupational noise exposure

Z259.1-05 Ceintures de travail et selles pour le maintien en position de travail et pour la limitation du déplacement

Z259.10-06 Full body harnesses

Z275.2-04 Règles de sécurité pour les travailleurs en plongée

Z305.12.-06 Safe storage, handling, and use of portable oxygen systems in residential buildings and health care facilities

Amended / Modifiée

2.3-2003 Gas-Fired Central Furnaces

A23.1-04 Concrete materials and methods of concrete construction

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

B51-03 Chaudières, appareils sous pression et tuyauteries sous pression

B51-03 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code

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

C22.2 No. 218.2-93 Hydromassage Bathtub Appliances

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

O15-05 Wood utility poles and reinforcing stubs

Z245.12-05 Steel flanges

Z460-05 Control of hazardous energy - Lockout and other methods

Z1000-06 Gestion de la santé et de la sécurité au travail

Z1000-06 Occupational health and safety management

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

B214-01 (R2006) Installation Code for Hydronic Heating Systems

C22.2 No. 144-M91 (R2006) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

C862-01 (R2006) Performance of Incandescent Reflector Lamps

C13256-1-01 (R2006) Water-source heat pumps - Testing and rating for performance - Part 1: Water-to-air and brine-to-air heat pumps

F379.1-88 (R2006) Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems (Liquid to Liquid Heat Transfer) Solar and Wind Energy

O86-01 (R2006) Engineering Design in Wood

S37-01 (R2006) Antennas, Towers, and Antenna-Supporting Structures

W178.2-01 (R2006) Certification of Welding Inspectors

Z98-01 (R2006) Passenger Ropeways and Conveyors

Z107.4-M86 (R2006) Pure Tone Air Conduction Audiometers for Hearing Conservation and for Screening

Z267-00 (R2006) Safety Code for Amusement Rides and Devices

Z276-01 (R2006) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) - Production, Storage, and Handling

Z321-96 (R2006) Signs and Symbols for the Workplace

Z615-87 (R2006) Code for Hot Forging Producers, Health and Safety Requirements

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

New / Nouveau

3.0 No. 16.0-2004 Methods of Testing Petroleum and Associated Products: Sulphur in Diesel by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (EDXRF)

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

3.25-2004 Aviation Gasoline (Grades 80 and 100LL)

3.5-2004 Unleaded Automotive Gasoline

3.511-2005 Oxygenated Unleaded Gasoline Containing Ethanol

41-GP-25M Standard for: Pipe, Polyethylene, for the Transport of Liquids

48.20-94 Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel (Police and Security Radiography Method)

65.16-2005 Immersion Suit Systems

149.10-M86 Determination of the Airtghtness of Building Envelopes by the Fan Depressurization Method

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

©2006 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety