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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

April 2007

Table of Contents

Introduction

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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of March 2007. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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 2007-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Documents that will be on the 2007-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD-ROM series. Please note that some items represent previously existing legislation to increase comprehensiveness while others are newly enacted legislation. Information is presented under the respective jurisdiction as follows: Title of the document, Governing Act (if necessary), and citation.

Canada

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

39th Parliament, First Session

INTERNET: http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/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. Proposed amendments (Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention - Standard 114) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 3, 2007, p. 499.

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

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Hazardous Products (Glazed Ceramics and Glassware) Regulations(Hazardous Products Act): SOR/2007-30 further limits the leaching of lead and cadmium from the lip and rim area of drinking vessels, by amending section 5 and section 1 and 2 of the schedule.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Alberta

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third 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

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation (Oil Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 12/2007 amends subsections 4.021(1) and 16.530(1) (orphan fund levy).

Private Sewage Disposal Systems Regulation (Safety Code Act): Alta Reg. 8/2007: Section 5 is amended by altering the expiry date of the regulation from 2007 to 2012.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

British Columbia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third Session, 38 th Parliament

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

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Forest Act: The remainder of 2006 c. 13 is now proclaimed in force, amending section 75.1 ("volume of timber harvested"). Sections 75.11 (exception for licences that define "volume of timber harvested"), 75.95 (transitional - volume of timber harvested) and subsection 80(3) have been added to the Act. Clause 146(2)(c) is added.

Motor Vehicle Act: B.C. Reg. 367/2006 makes a minor amendment to subsection 82(10.1).

Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: In S.B.C. 2006, c. 15 the description of Sudeten Park in Schedule C is repealed.

Workers' Compensation Act: B.C. Reg. 353/2006 makes a minor change in clause 21(4)(a). B.C. Reg. 366/2006 changes the dollar amounts in various sections of the Act.

Section 2.B Regulations

Cleaner Gasoline Regulation (Environmental Management Act): Among other changes, B.C. Reg. 3/2007 replaces the definition of "gasoline" in section 1 and repeals other definitions; repeals section 5 to 8 and Schedule 2; amends section 9 and Schedule 1 to update CGSB standards 3.5 and 3.511; amends section 10 to reference two federal regulations.

Fort St. John Pilot Projects Regulation(Forest and Range Practices Act): In B.C. Reg. 360/2006 subsections 24(1), (3), (4), 85(2), (3), (4) are repealed and replaced. Section 83 adds a paragraph (5).

Forest Planning and Practices Regulation (Forest and Range Practices Act): B.C. Reg. 355/2006: Section 70.1 has been added to the Act (authority to construct, maintain or deactivate a road). B.C. Reg. 320/2006: Subsection 4(2.1) has been added allowing a land surveyor to damage or destroy Crown timber in the course of his or her duties. Amendments are made to subsections 85(a)(i), (b), and 86(1). B.C. Reg. 321/2006 amends section 12.1 to 12.5 regarding forest stewardship plans; section 19 is amended in subsections (a), (b) and (c) substituting the term "agreement holder" for "holder of a forest stewardship plan"; clause 21(1)(c.1) is added and subsection 106.2(2) repealed.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-2 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

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

Contaminated Sites Remediation Act: 2006, c. 34 (Bill 33): The definition of "municipality" in section 2 has been repealed and replaced.

Planning Act: 2006, c. 34 (Bill 33): Subsections 152(2), 156(1), 158(3), 160(1), (3), 159(a), (b) and (c) are amended. Subsection 154(b) has been repealed and replaced.

Workers' Compensation Act: 2006, c. 34 (Bill 33): The definition of "municipal corporation" in section 1 has been repealed and replaced.

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 2007-2 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

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Clean Environment Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. E-9.18, now proclaimed in force, a reference to an Act is changed in clause 15.2(1)(e).

Gas Distribution Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. E-9.18, now proclaimed in force, the definition of "Board" in section 1 is replaced and other definitions are repealed; sections 70, 71(3), 72 to 84, 86 to 89, and 94 are repealed.

Pipeline Act, 2005: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. E-9.18, now proclaimed in force, the definition of "Board" in section 1 is replaced and other definitions are repealed; sections 51 to 64 and 66 to 72 are repealed.

Protected Natural Areas Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. E-9.18, now proclaimed in force, a reference to an Act is changed in the definition of "public utility" in section 1.

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 2007-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Newfoundland and Labrador

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third Session, 45th General Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.hoa.gov.nl.ca/hoa/sr

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Buildings Accessibility Act: 2006, c. 10 (Bill 8), now proclaimed in force, changes references to disabled persons to persons with disabilities in various sections. Other changes include: amending section 4 to include a reference to bed and breakfast accommodation; amending section 5 to broaden its application to persons in general; amending section 7 regarding building alterations; amending section 33 to increase penalties for a violation of the Act.

Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000: 2006, c. C-17.1: Subsection 39.2(4) is amended to reference the City of St. John's Municipal Taxation Act instead of the St. John's Assessment Act.

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 2007-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Northwest Territories

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Sixth 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

General Regulations (Workers' Compensation Act): R-099-2006 amends the amount of maximum insurable remuneration in section 1.1 and increases Board allowances in section 3. R-003-2007 adds subsection 8(1.1) while replacing subsection 8(1)(b) (remuneration of director). Section 8(1)(c) is repealed and section 1.2 is updated.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Nova Scotia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

Motor Vehicle Act: 2006, c. 36 (Bill 86) is now proclaimed in force. Subsections 170A(2), (3), 170B(1), (2), and (3) have been amended to broaden the scope of where and when bicyclists and those engaged in similar activities require helmets.

Trade Union Act: S.N.S, 2006, c. 48 amends subsection 46A(3), (4) and (5). Subsections 52A(4) and section 52AA (firefighters), have been added to the Act. Schedule A (Arbitral Terms and Conditions of Employment for Police and Firefighter Interest Arbitration) has also been added.

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 2007-2 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

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 2007-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Ontario

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 38th Parliament

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

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

Highway Traffic Act: 2006, c. 11, Sch. B (Bill 53) and 2006, c. 32, Sch. D (Bill 130) both amend section 128 (rate of speed). Schedule C of 2006, c. 32 also amends sections 26(3) & 28 regarding parking permits for the disable, replaces subsections 166(1) (passing street cars) and 210(4) (improper use of disabled person parking permit).

Section 2.B Regulations

Ethanol in Gasoline (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 64/07 adds subsection 2(6) which is replaced by O. Reg. 76/07 which also adds subsection (7). The amendments relate to exemptions for subsection (1) (standards for ethanol-blended gasoline).

Functional Abilities Form (Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997): O. Reg. 28/07 amends the regulation to replace the Form in the regulation by a form available on the internet.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-2 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

Highway Traffic Act: Sections of 2006, c. 8 (Bill 27), now proclaimed in force, amend section 1 (newly licensed drivers); amend section 82 (instruction permits); replace section 92.1 ("immediate family member" to accompany newly licensed driver); amend subsection 253(1) (accompanying driver); amend clause 312(z.1) (prohibiting or regulating electronic devices). Other amendments are yet to come into force.

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulations (Off-Highways Vehicle Act): EC2007-70 amends section 1 to exempt miniature motor vehicles and minibikes from the application of the Act and regulations; section 6 is replaced (helmet requirements); section 6.1 is added (engine size); amendments to sections 8(2) and 10(a) relate to driver's licenses; subsection 12(2) is replaced and sections 12.1 and 12.2 added (age and licensing requirements).

Pesticides Control Act Regulations: EC2007-71: In addition to other amendments, section 6 adds a new class of Pesticide Applicator Certificate and how those holding a Class A can obtain a Class D Pesticide Applicator Certificate. Subsection 16(2) adds a reference to a golf course. Section 30.1 requires sellers to hold a Domestic Pesticide Vendor Business Certificate or a Non-domestic Pesticide Vendor Business Certificate. Section 39 concerns wind speed during the application of pesticide, excepting the use of a wiper, brush or roller or by a spot treatment. Forms 14-17 have been added to Schedule 3. Schedule 4 (Application Fees) has been revoked and replaced. Schedules 7 (Exempted Pesticides) and 8 (Self- Select Domestic Pesticides) have been added.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Quebec

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 37th National Assembly

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

Section 1.B Regulations

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

Regulation respecting the application of 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.

Construction Code (Building Act): Proposed amendments (update to latest Canadian Electrical Code) are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, January 31, 2007, No. 5, p. 555.

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.

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.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases: 2005, c. 34, now proclaimed in force, replaces section 429.24 (rules for notices) and amends section 474 to add a reference to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions. French language version

Act respecting occupational health and safety: 2005, c. 34, now proclaimed in force, amends section 246 to add a reference to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions. French language version

Building Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 46 (Bill 52) section 47 is amended in the second paragraph.

Forest Act: 2006, c. 45 (Bill 49) establishes new rules governing forest management activities in forests in the domain of the State. Amended sections include (in force provisions): 43.2, 79.2, 120, 124.10.1 (new), 124.18, 124.21.1, 172, 212, 256.1. More provisions of 2006, c. 45 are to come into force in March 31, 2007, April 1, 2007, April 1, 2008, and August 31, 2009. French language version

Fire Safety Act: 2005, c. 34, now proclaimed in force, amends sections 108, 113, 119, 120, and 130 to change a reference to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions. 2006, c. 60 (Bill 55) adds section 30.1 (amendment of fire safety plan) and amends section 31. French language version

Highway Safety Code: 2005, c. 34 The term "Attorney General" is replaced by "Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions" in sections 112, 587.1, and 594. French language version

Act Respecting the Ministère du Développement Durable, De L'environnement et Des Parcs: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 46 (Bill 52) subsection (3.1) is added to section 15.4. French language version

Watercourses Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 46 (Bill 52) a paragraph is added to section 3; section 68.1 is added (operators of private electric power system). French language version

Section 2.B Regulations

Regulation respecting the landfilling and incineration of residual materials(Environment Quality Act): As a consequential amendment of O.C. 15-2007, the title to Schedule II is amended. French language version

Waste Water Disposal Systems for Isolated Dwellings (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 193-2007: Prohibitions concerning installation of a tertiary treatment system with disinfection or phosphorous removal and disinfection have been extended to 30th of June 2007. 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 2007-2 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 2007-2 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.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 2007-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Standards

New Documents for the 2007-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes

New / Nouveau

2.33-2005 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters

B139ON-06 Ontario installation code for oil-burning equipment

C746-06 Performance standard for rating large and single packaged vertical air conditioners and heat pumps

S475-M1989 Sea Operations

W117.2-06 Safety in welding, cutting, and allied processes

W178.1-1990 Certification of Welding Inspectors

Amended / Modifiée

A370-04 Connectors for masonry

C802.1-00 (R2005) Minimum Efficiency Values for Liquid-Filled Distribution Transformers

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

Z432-04 Safeguarding of Machinery

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

B167-96 (R2007) Safety Standard for Maintenance and Inspection of Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Monorails, Hoists, and Trolleys

B346-M1980 (R2007) Power-Operated Dispensing Devices for Flammable Liquids

C239-02 (R2007) Performance Standard for Dusk-to-Dawn Luminaires

C368.1-M90 (R2007) Performance Standard for Room Air Conditioners

C804-96 (R2007) Energy Performance of Vending Machines

D409-02 (R2007) Motor Vehicles for the Transportation of Persons with Physical Disabilities

W178.1-02 (R2007) Certification of Welding Inspection Organizations

Z195-02 (R2007) Protective Footwear

Z299.0-86 (R2007) Guide for Selecting and Implementing the CAN3-Z299-85 Quality Assurance Program

Z299-1.85 (R2007) Quality Assurance Program - Category 1

Z299.2-85 (R2007) Quality Assurance Program - Category 2

Z299.3-85 (R2007) Quality Assurance Program - Category 3

Z299.4-85 (R2007) Quality Assurance Program - Category 4

Z768-01 (R2007) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

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

New / Nouveau

3.0 No. 19.5-2004 Dosage du plomb dans l'essence pour automobiles (spectrométrie d'absorption atomique)

3.0 No. 140.1-2005 Essai d'écoulement à basse température (EÉBT) des combustibles diesels

3.5-2004 Essence automobile sans plomb

3.25-2004 Essence d'aviation (Qualités 80 et 100LL)

3.511-2005 Essence automobile sans plomb oxygénée contenant de l'éthanol

Amended / Modifiée

3.0 No. 20.9-2005 CGSB Cetane Index of Diesel Fuels

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

©2007 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety