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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

February 2007

Table of Contents

Introduction

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to January 2007. 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 December 2006 and January 2007. 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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of January 2007. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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 2007-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Documents that will be on the 2007-1 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/chamber.asp?Language=E

(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.

Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 23, 2006, p. 4437.

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.

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 Spark-Ignition Engine and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 30, 2007, p. 4553.

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, 1994): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 9, 2006, p. 4162.

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. Proposed amendments (Door Locks and Door Retention Components) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 2, 2006, p. 4040. Proposed amendments (Introduction of Technical Standards Documents Nos. 110 and 120) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 2, 2006, p. 4051.

Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 1, 2005, p. 3256. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 2, 2006, p. 4051.

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.

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.

Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 2, 2006, p. 4025.

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

Perfluorooctane Sulfonate and its Salts and Certain Other Compounds Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 6, 2006, p. 4265.

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.

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 6, 2006, p. 4285.

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.

Review Panel Regulations (Pest Control Products Act). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 6, 2006, p. 4305.

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

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: SOR/2006-329 corrects an error in numbering in Schedule 1. SOR/2006-333 adds 3 substances to Schedule 1. French language version

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 2007-1 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

Alberta Regulation 303/2006 makes amendments to the Alberta Fire Code 1997. They can be found in the Alberta Gazette, Part II, December 15, 2006.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Traffic Safety Act: 2003, c. 48 (as amended by 2005, c. 34), now proclaimed in force, amends section 40 and adds section 173.1 (seizure of vehicle in prostitution related offences).

Workers' Compensation Act: The remainder of 2005, c. 49 is now proclaimed in force. Section 46.1 is amended and sections 46.2 to 46.4 added. The changes are in regard to medical panels.

Section 2.B Regulations

Commercial Vehicle Certificate and Insurance Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 211/2006 amends Alta. Reg. 314/2002. Subsection 43(1) updates this regulation to reflect the implementation of the Vehicle Inspection Regulation.

Standards and Administration Regulation (Agricultural Operation Practices Act): Alta.. Reg. 306/2006 makes minor corrections to sections 9(7) and Schedule 1 subsections 2(a) and 5(2) and Table 1.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-1 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

No change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Waste Discharge Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 287/2006 repeals and replaces section 3(2).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-1 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

Fifth Session, 38th Legislature

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

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

Highway Traffic Act: Most sections of 2005, c. 56 are now proclaimed in force. Sections 264 (automatic suspensions) and 279 (Ignition-Interlock Program for Restricted Licences) are amended.

Workers Compensation Act: Man. Reg. 232/2006 adjusts the compensation amounts for 2007.

Section 2.B Regulations

Ignition-Interlock Program Regulation (Highway Traffic Act): Man. Reg. 236/2006 adds section 13.1 (time periods prescribed re subsection 279.1(1.2) of the Act). http://www.ccohs.ca/legislation/documents/man/mbehta/mbriipe0.xml

Interest Penalties and Financial Matters Regulation (Workers' Compensation Act): Man. Reg. 233/2006 adds section 4.1 (Obligation to re-employ) to the regulation.

Livestock Manure and Mortalities Managements Regulation (The Environment Act): Man. Reg. 238/2006 amends section 16 and adds section 16.4. The changes place restrictions on the further growth of pig agricultural operations while the Clean Environment Commission conducts a review of their environmental sustainability.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

New Brunswick

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

First Session, 56th Legislative Assembly

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

No current bills

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 2007-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

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.hoa.gov.nl.ca/hoa/sr

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Highway Traffic Act (R. S. N. L. 1990, c. H-3): S. N. L. 2006, c. 23 amends the Highway Traffic Act. Subsections 11(8) and 47(3) have been proclaimed in force.

Section 2.B Regulations

Offshore Petroleum Drilling Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations(Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Newfoundland and Labrador Act): N.L.R. 102/06 replaces sections 170 (testing and sampling of formation) and 171 (formation flow test).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-1 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.assembly.gov.nt.ca/housebusiness/legislation/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 2007-1 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

Environment Act: 2006, c. 30 (Bill 113) is now proclaimed in force. Among other changes the amending legislation broadens the purpose of the Act to include environmental management and confirms that the polluter pay principle for an adverse effect on the environment applies; expands the power of the Minister to establish advisory committees and retain experts; requires the Minister to establish a Round Table to give advice to the Department related to environmental sustainability; makes clear that Part IV of the Act does not apply to class environmental assessments as prescribed in the regulations; gives the Minister the authority to suspend the environmental assessment process where the proponent is not complying with the Act or the regulations; adds authority with respect to the amendment and transfer of environmental assessment approvals; provides that a joint assessment agreement must stipulate time limitations for the various stages of the assessment; permits the Minister to place conditions on the transfer, assignment or disposition of an approval; enables the Minister to adopt standards, policies or procedures for the assessments, rehabilitation or management of contaminated sites; provides that the Province must maintain a goal of fifty per cent solid-waste diversion and establishes a target for waste disposal; provides that the Minister may enter into agreements with a municipality or other person with respect to product stewardship; requires organizers of public and private events to have available receptacles for compostable materials; expands the power of an inspector to enter and inspect under Section 119 of the Act.

Smoke-free Places Act: 2005, c. 59 is now proclaimed in force: The amendments require all indoor workplaces and public places to be smoke-free, with the exception of designated smoking rooms in health-care facilities for the acute or long-term care of veterans, in licensed nursing homes and residential care facilities and in homes for aged and disabled persons. It also requires outdoor areas of all restaurants, lounges, beverage rooms and cabarets to be smoke-free.

Section 2.B Regulations

Off-highway Vehicles General Regulations (Off-highway Vehicles Act): N.S. 255/2006 adds sections 15 and 15A to the regulation (clubs and associations). Section 1A has been amended to become 1B and a new section 1A has been added.

Smoke-free Places Regulations (Smoke-free Places Act): N.S. Reg. 206/2006 makes changes to the regulations to align the regulations with amendments to the Act made by 2005, c. 59.

Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): N.S. Reg. 228/2006 extends the period for which certain weight tolerances are allowed; increases certain penalties; clarifies certain defined terms.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-1 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 2007-1 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.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Building Code Act, 1992: S.O. 2006, c. 32, (Bill 130) Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 amends subsections 8(7), 15.4(4), 15.6(7), 15.7(10), 15.9(10), 15.10(10), 17.1(3) the Building Code Act to include references to the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Environmental Assessment Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 11 (Bill 53), now proclaimed in force, section 3.3 is added (traffic calming measure is not an undertaking for the purposes of the Act). As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130), now proclaimed in force, section 37 is replaced (reference to municipality does not include local boards).

Greenbelt Act, 2005: S. O. 2005, c. 1 This act amends subsection 9(1)(a) and is now in force. As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 32(Bill 130) subsection 23(1) has been repealed and replaced.

Health Protection and Promotion Act: 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130) As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130) this act has been updated to reference the City of Toronto Act, 2006 in subsections 49(8) and 49(10).

Highway Traffic Act: 2006 c. 25 (Bill 148) This bill re-enacts section 106 setting rules on how a seatbelt is to be worn including requiring each person in a vehicle to have their own seatbelt. Exemptions on child car seats are now permitted in certain circumstances. Amendments have also been made to section 207.

Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act: 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130) As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130) this act has been updated to reference the City of Toronto Act, 2006 in subsections 29(2) and 29(5). Subsections 29(6) and (7) have been repealed and replaced.

Nutrient Management Act, 2002: 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130) As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 32 this act has been updated to reference the City of Toronto Act, 2006 in subsection 38(3). Subsections 38(5), (6) and (7) have been repealed and replaced.

Ontario Heritage Act: The remainder of the 2006, c. 11 (Bill 53) consequential amendments are proclaimed in force. Subsections 26(3) & 39.1(2) are added regarding publishing a notice in a newspaper. As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130), now proclaimed in force, the same sections are affected in a similar way.

Ontario Water Resources Act: 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130) As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130) this act has been updated to reference the City of Toronto Act, 2006 in subsections 54(11), 55(4), 88(2), 88(3),88(6), 89.6(2), and 89.9(1). Subsections 65(4), 65(5), 88(5), 88(7) and 89.7(1) have been repealed and replaced.

Planning Act: Most sections of 2006, c. 23 (Bill 51) are now proclaimed in force. Numerous amendments to the Act are made. Most of these modify aspects of the land use planning process, provide additional tools for implementation of provincial policies and give further support to sustainable development, intensification and brownfield redevelopment. Some technical and housekeeping amendments are also included.

Pesticides Act: 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130) As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 32 this act has been updated to reference the City of Toronto Act, 2006 in subsections 31.3(5).

Public Utilities Act: 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130) As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130), now proclaimed in force, the name of an Act is changed in subsection 56(5).

Waste Management Act, 1992: 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130) As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130) this act has been updated to reference the City of Toronto Act, 2006 in subsections 18(5). Subsection 19(2)(a) has been replaced.

Weed Control Act: 2006, c. 32 (Bill 130) As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 32 this act has been updated to reference the City of Toronto Act, 2006 in subsections 15(6), 16(7) and section 17.

Section 2.B Regulations

General (Aggregate Resources Act): O. Reg. 499/06. The amendments to O. Reg. 244/97 add a Schedule 4. Sections 2 and 3 have been replaced (fees) along with subsection 4(1). Subsection 6(4) has been added to this regulation.

General (Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994): O. Reg. 572/06 amends this regulation by adding subsection 4 to section 11.

Hearings Regulation (Consolidated Hearings Act): O. Reg. 524/06 amendments update section 2 to reflect changes in terminology.

Industrial Establishments (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 565/06. The major amendments to this regulation will come into force July 1, 2007. The amount of noise to which workers may be exposed during in an eight hour period is being reduced from 90 to 85 decibels. A new time weighted averaging system is being introduced to provide a more accurate means of measuring noise exposure. These regulations apply to industrial establishments.

Oil and Gas - Offshore (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 566/06. The amendments to this regulation are in force with the exception of sections 1 and 2 which will come into force July 1, 2007. The level of noise to which workers may be exposed during an eight hour period is being reduced from 90 to 85 decibels. A new time weighted averaging system is being introduced to provide a more accurate means of measuring noise exposure. These regulations apply to offshore oil and gas operators.

Registration (Professional Geoscientists Act, 2000): O. Reg. 573/06. Subsections 9.1(3), 19(1) (Professional practice and ethics examination) and section 25 (Professional Liability Insurance) have been revoked and replaced.

Seat Belt Assemblies (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 255/06. The amendments to sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 have been made to reflect alterations in amendments to the Act's section 106. Other amendments reflect changes to the seatbelt requirements and the nature of the restraints required.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Prince Edward Island

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fourth Session, 62nd General Assembly

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

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-1 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): Draft amendments regarding petroleum equipment installation are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec of December 13, 2006, No. 50, p. 3975. Associated amendments concern amendments to the Regulation respecting the application of the Building Act (p. 4005) and amendments to the Safety Code (p. 4007).

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 exemptions from the application of Title VIII.1 of the Highway Safety Code (Highway Safety Code): amendments (re hours of driving and service) are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 13, 2006, No. 50, p. 4026.

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

Regulation respecting the hours of driving and rest of heavy vehicle drivers (Highway Safety Code): Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 13, 2006, No. 50, p. 4027.

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

Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases: 2005, c. 15, now proclaimed in force, replaces references to an Act in sections 11 and 144. The part of section 11 concerning the Youth Alternative Program and a specific program is in force April 1, 2007. French language version

Act respecting occupational health and safety: 2005, c. 15, now proclaimed in force, replaces a reference to an Act in section 174. French language version

Section 2.B Regulations

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Among other changes, O.C. 1120-2006 replaces sections 58 & 59 (collection and processing systems; dust collectors); adds sections 256.1 - 256.3 regarding lift trucks (section 256.1 in force a year hence); replaces sections 262 & 263 (aerial basket lifting device), section 319 (antiback-up arresters); substances in Part 1 & 4 of the Schedule are replaced, deleted and added. Amendments to section 261 (not included) regarding standards for lifting of workers using a fork lift truck are in force a year hence. French language version

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-1 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

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

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

The Ethanol Fuel (General) Regulations (Ethanol Fuel Act): Sask. Reg. 111/2006 repeals subclauses 5(1)(a)(i) to (iv) and substitutes 5(1)(a)(i) to (iii) of regulation c. E-11.1 Reg 1.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-1 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, 32 nd Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.legassembly.gov.yk.ca/progressof bills.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 2007-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Standards

New Documents for the 2007-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes

New / Nouveau

2.3-M86 Gas-Fired Gravity and Forced Air Central Furnaces

2.22-2000 Vented Gas Fireplaces

2.33-2002 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters

A23.3-04 Design of concrete structures

B70-06 Cast iron soil pipe, fittings, and means of joining

C22.3 n° 7-06 Réseaux souterrains

C802.2-06 Minimum efficiency values for dry-type transformers

S6-06 Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code

S6.1-06 Commentary on CAN/CSA-S6-06, Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code

W178.1-02 Certification of Welding Inspection Organizations

Z94.3.1-02 Protective Eyewear: A User's Guide

z259.10-06 Harnais de sécurité

Z275.1-05 Caissons hyperbares

Amended / Modifiée

A371-04 Masonry construction for buildings

S16-01 Limit States Design of Steel Structures

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

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

New / Nouveau

3.0 No. 16.0-2004 Soufre dans le carburant diesel et les distillats moyens similaires par spectrométrie de fluorescence X à dispersion d'énergie (EDXRF)

24.3-92 Identification des réseaux de canalisations

34.22-94 Tuyau de drainage en amiante-ciment

43.147-2005 Construction, Modification, Qualification, Maintenance, and Selection and Use of Means of Containment for the Handling, Offering for Transport, or Transporting of Dangerous Goods by Rail

43.147-2005 Construction, modification, qualification, entretien, sélection et utilisation des contenants pour la manutention, la demande de transport ou le transport des marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer

48.20-94 Accréditation du personnel affecté au contrôle non destructif (Méthode de contrôle par radiographie dans les services de police et de sécurité)

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

©2007 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety