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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

March 2007

Table of Contents

Introduction

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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of February 2007. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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

Ontario Hydro Nuclear Facilities Exclusion from Part II of the Canada Labour Code Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 17, 2007, p. 311.

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. More proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 10, 2007, p. 255.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Pesticide Residue Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 11 (Bill C-17) subsection 14(1) is replaced (appointment of Assessor and Deputy Assessors).

Railway Safety Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 11 (Bill C-17) subsection 34(1) is replaced (order or emergency directive an order of the court).

Section 2.B Regulations

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2006-266 adds 1 substance to Part 1 of the DSL. SOR/2006-267 deletes 1 substance and adds 9 substances to the DSL; adds 22 substances to Part 3 and 1 substance to Part 4 of the DSL. SOR/2006-289 adds 397 substances to Part 1 of the DSL. SOR/2006-290 adds 6 substances to Part 2 of the DSL. SOR/2007-1 adds 12 substances to Part 1 of the DSL; adds 1 substance to Part 2 and 20 substances to Part 3 of the DSL. 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

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. In force December 31, 2008

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Historical Resources Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006 c. 9 (Bill 8), now proclaimed in force, subsection 41(g) is replaced.

Safety Codes Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006 c. 9 (Bill 8), now proclaimed in force, subsection 21(3) (donations) is replaced.

Section 2.B Regulations

Water (Ministerial) Regulation (Water Act): Alta. Reg. 320/2006 amends subsection 72(1) (expiry of temporary permission to divert water).

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

Third Session, 38 th Parliament

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

No relevant legislation

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Environmental Assessment Act: B.C. Reg. 342/2006 repeals subsection 5(3).

Environmental Management Act: B.C. Reg. 342/2006 makes a minor change in clause 138(3)(a).

Forest Act: B.C. Reg. 344/2006 makes minor corrections and changes throughout the Act, including replacing section 176.

Forest and Range Practices Act: B.C. Reg. 344/2006 amends the definition of "official" in subsection 1(1) and makes a correction in clause 118(2)(d).

Integrated Pest Management Act: B.C. Reg. 342/2006 makes a minor correction in clause 7(2)(c)(i).

Motor Vehicle (All Terrain) Act: B.C. Reg. 348/2006 makes a minor correction in subsection 9(3).

Motor Vehicle Act: 2006, c. 28 (Bill 31) amendments add subsections 49(1)(a.1) - (1)(a.4) 49(3), 49(2) and 49(2)(c). Definitions have been added to subsection 50(1.1). Subsection 49(5) has been repealed and replaced. B.C. Reg. 346/2000 makes minor corrections to sections 118.1 and 118.991 as well as subsection 232(2).

Oil and Gas Commission Act: B.C. Reg. 341/2006 makes minor corrections to the definition "specified enactment" in subsection 1(1) and in subsection 9(1).

Petroleum and Natural Gas Act: B.C. Reg. 341/2006 makes a minor correction in clause 65(1)(c)(ii).

Pipeline Act: B.C. Reg. 341/2006 makes minor changes to the definition of "pipeline" in subsection 1(1).

Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: B.C. Reg. 342/2006 makes minor corrections in Schedules A, C, and D.

Water Act: B.C. Reg. 342/2006 updates a reference to an Act in subsection 92(6) and corrects a spelling error in clause 101(4)(l)(ii).

Wildlife Act: B.C. Reg. 342/2006 makes a minor correction to clause 97.6(7)(a).

Section 2.B Regulations

Emission Inspection Exemption Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act): 327/2006 amends the wording in section 2 and subsection 2(d).

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 327/2006 amends sections 40.01 (onboard emissions diagnostic device), 40.05 (emission inspections); adds sections (inspection criteria) and 40.052 (inspection criteria).

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

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

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-1 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

First Session, 56th 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 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

Environmental Protection Act: 2006, c. 32 (Bill 36) adds subsections 111(1)(rr.1) and 115(7) (allowing the making of regulations with regard to ticketable offences under the Act).

Highway Traffic Act: 2006, c. 54 (Bill 67) adds subsections 43(3.1), (3.2), 75(5.1) and (5.2). Subsection 43(3) has been amended to reference paragraph (1)(b). Section 207 has been repealed and replaced. The amendments provide for the possibility of imprisonment for a conviction for a second offence.

Urban and Rural Planning Act: 2006, c. 33 (Bill 37) adds subsection 34(3) (to modify the application of interim development regulations under the Act).

Section 2.B Regulations

Waste Management Regulations (Environmental Protection Act): 2006, c. 40 (Bill 49) corrects a cross-reference in subsection 23(5).

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: http://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

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Crane Operators Regulations (Crane Operators and Power Engineers Act): N.S. Reg. 231/2006 amendments increase the training program equivalency, simplify the requirements for members of the Examination Committee and the Appeal Board and update the operating standards. See sections 4, 18, 27, and 29(1).

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

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

Consolidated Hearings 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.

Conservation Authorities 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 subsection 33(1).

Drainage 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 subsection 61(4).

Emergency Management and Civil Protection 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. The section 1 definition for "employee of a municipality" has been repealed and replaced.

Environmental Protection 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 100.1(5), 154(2), (3), (5), (6), (7), 168.12(2), 168.13(1), 168.14(1) and 168.15(2).

Fire Protection and Prevention 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 7.1(5), 38(3), (5), and subsection (7). Subsections 38(6) and (8) have been repealed and replaced.

Fuel Tax Act: 2006, c. 33 (Bill 151) Schedule K changes include: amending sections 4 & 4.1 (imposition of penalties on exporters and importers of fuel who are not registered under the Act). The enactment of new section 14.1 authorizes applications to the Superior Court of Justice for the statutory interpretation of the Act and any other relevant legislation. Currently, subsections 26(2) and (3) provide penalties if a dealer possesses fuel in bulk from which the dye has been removed or coloured fuel that has been mixed or combined with any other type or grade of fuel. The re-enactment of those subsections clarifies that the penalty provisions apply to the possession of fuel that is a mixture of coloured fuel and any other fuel.

Highway Traffic Act: 2006, c. 33 (Bill 151) adds sections 5(1)(h) and 5(3) (fees) and makes minor changes in section 7.

Mining Act: 2006, c. 33 (Bill 151) Schedule R amends subsection 176(1) to give authority to make regulations relating to the valuation of rough diamonds and to the collection of records relating to rough diamond production.

Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act: 2006, c. 33 (Bill 151) Schedule W replaces section 10.2 (restriction on building near a well revised).

Ontario Heritage Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 34 (Bill 152) subsection 24(2) is repealed.

Planning 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 28(7.3), 28(12), 40(4), 41(4), 41(11), 42(16), and 44(10). Subsection 28(8) has been repealed. Subsections 28 (4), (4.1), (4.2), (4.3), (4.4) ,(5), 34(4), 40(3)(a), and 58 have been repealed and replaced.

Safe Water Drinking 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 subsections 114(7)(e), 124(3) and 124(6). Subsections 2(1), 124(5), and 124(7) have been replaced.

Technical Standards and Safety Act: The part of 2006, c. 34 (Bill 152) now in force amends section 2 to strike the term "hydrocarbon" before "fuels".

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

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

Environmental Protection Act: 2006, c. 5 (Bill 11) amends subsections 7(3) &7.1(3) regarding orders and inspections for natural persons/corporations; adds subsection 10(3) (alteration of watercourse without a permit); replaces 28(b) & (c) (terms and conditions).

Off-Highway Vehicle Act: S.P.E.I., 2006, c. 14 (Bill 13) This act amends sections 1(g)(vii) and 22(g). Subsections 1(g)(v) and (vii) have been repealed. Sections 16.1 and 16.2 have been added to the act. They detail the powers and responsibilities of a peace officer during the seizure of an off-highway vehicle. Section 20 has been repealed and replaced. This section outlines the minimum fines and for offences under the act.

Public Health Act: 2006, c. 17 (Bill 26) Sections 1(c.1), (e.1), (h.1) and 23(f.1) have been added to the act. Section 18 (pandemic plan) has been repealed and replaced. Sections 18.1 (no delegation of authority), 18.2 (temporary isolation or quarantine facility), 18.3 (compensation), 22.1(protection of persons who report), 22.2 (persons reporting protected from liability), 22.3 (liability protection) and 22.4 (limited license) have been added.

Renewable Energy Act: 2006, c. 20 (Bill 3) adds subsections 11(2.1) & (2.2) (energy credits - alternative expiry date) and replaces subsection 13(7) (expiry of credit).

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 section 32 of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, January 10, 2007, No. 2, p. 63.

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.

Forest Protection Regulation (Forest Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 29, 2006, p. 4085.

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.

Petroleum Products Regulation (Petroleum Products Act): Proposed regulations to replace the Regulation respecting petroleum products and equipment are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 29, 2006, p. 4087.

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

An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases: 2006, c. 53 (Bill 40) makes amendments mainly with respect to financial matters. It clarifies the provisions concerning the insurance coverage applicable to the members of the board of directors of a legal person. It changes the way the employers' assessment is collected, providing for it to be paid in periodic payments calculated on the basis of the salaries or wages paid to workers over a period. It also introduces certain provisions to ensure employers' compliance with the legal requirements with respect to financing. Lastly, certain provisions are amended concerning employers personally liable for the payment of benefits, in particular in order to clarify the rules governing the guarantees they must provide to ensure the payment of benefits to their workers. Some provisions are to come into force on proclamation. As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 24, now in force, sections 12.1, 294, and 296 are amended in regard to reintegration support funds under new correctional system legislation. French language version

Tobacco Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 24, now in force, sections 2 and 9 are amended (replacement legislation regarding correctional systems). French language version

An Act respecting the lands in the domain of the State: 2006, c. 40 (Bill 38) This amendment concerns the implementation of the new register (Register of the domain of the State). It determines the content and regulation of the registrar. Division IV (Register of the Domain of the State) has been repealed and replaced. Subsections 17(1) and (2) have been amended. Subparagraphs 1 and 2 of section 71 have been repealed. French language version

Section 2.B Regulations

Regulation respecting the Act respecting owners and operators of heavy vehicles (An Act respecting owners, operator and drivers of heavy vehicles) : O.C. 1144-2006. This amendment splits the regulation into three divisions. Division II (Means used for Operator Identification) adds section 2.1 to this regulation. Schedule I has been added to this regulation. Text in subsection 2(2) and 2(4) has been amended. Sections 1(1) and 1(5) have been repealed and replaced.

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

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/progressofbills.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

4.9-2004 Gas-Fired Low Pressure Steam And Hot Water Boilers

A23.3-04 Design of concrete structures

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

C22.3 No. 7-06 Underground systems

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

S350-M1980 (R2003) Code of Practice for Safety in Demolition Structures

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

Z752-03 Definition of Household Hazardous Waste

Amended / Modifiée

A371-04 Masonry construction for buildings

S16-01 Limit States Design of Steel Structures

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

B109-01 (R2006) Natural Gas for Vehicles Installation Code

CAN/CSA-C860-01 (R2006) Performance of Internally Lighted Exit Signs

CAN/CSA-P.4.1-02 (R2006) Testing Method for Measuring Annual Fireplace Efficiency

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