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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

August 2007

Table of Contents

Introduction

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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of July 2007. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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 2007-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Documents that will be on the 2007-3 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.

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

Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 23, 2007, p. 1797.

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

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 6, 2006, p. 1014.

Environmental Emergency Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 9, 2007, p. 1594.

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.

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. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 5, 2007, p. 1171.

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 Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 23, 2007, p. 1804.

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 (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, 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.

Non-smokers' Health Regulations (Non-smokers' Health Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 16, 2007, p. 1702.

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.

Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act. Proposed amendments are made to the following regulations: General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations (SOR/2000-202); Class I Nuclear Facilities Regulations (SOR/2000-204); Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations (SOR/2000-205); Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations (SOR/2000-207). See Canada Gazette, Part I, May 19, 2007, p. 1285.

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. 141, No. 1, 2007.

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.

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.

Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed replacement regulations for Registration of Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products on Federal Lands (SOR/97-10) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 7, 2007, p. 829.

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

Canada Labour Code (Part II - Occupational Health and Safety): As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, paragraph 127(2)(a) is replaced (reference to Canada Shipping Act, 2001). French language version

Canada Marine Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, sections 56(3), 58(2)(f), 120(1), and 122(1) are amended (reference to new Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, subsections 16(3) & (5) and 29(4) are replaced.

Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, subsection 160(1) is replaced (definition of "spill").

Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force,subsection 165(1) is replaced (definition of "spill").

Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, subsection 24(1) is replaced (definition of "spill").

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, section 277 is repealed. The remaining 2005, c. 23 amendments are brought into force upon the proclamation of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. Various sections are amended to reference the new Act. French language version

Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, section 61 is repealed.

Fisheries Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, subsections 38(7), 42(7) and section 88 are amended to reference the newly proclaimed Canada Shipping Act, 2001. French language version

Food and Drugs Act: SOR/2007-120 amends Schedule D to replace the reference to "Blood and blood derivatives". French language version

Marine Liability Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, sections 29(1) & (2), 42, 51(1), 103(2) are amended in reference to the newly proclaimed Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

Marine Transportation Security Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, the definition "Canadian ship" is replaced in subsection 2(1).

Merchant Seamen Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, definitions are replaced and added in subsection 2(1); sections 31(1)(c), 42(2), and 47 are amended regarding the proclamation of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994: The remaining 2005, c. 23 amendments are brought into force upon the proclamation of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. Various sections are amended to reference the new Act.

Non-Smokers' Health Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, subsection 2(2) is replaced (application outside Canada). French language version

Northwest Territories Waters Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, the definition of "use" in section 2 is amended (reference to newly proclaimed Canada Shipping Act, 2001).

Nuclear Safety and Control Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 26, now proclaimed in force, section 54 is repealed. French language version

Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act: A coordinating amendment of 2002, c. 10 is now in force, which replaces the definition of "use" in section 4 to reference the newly in force Canada Shipping Act, 2001. .

Section 2.B Regulations

Feeds Regulations, 1983 (Feeds Act): SOR/2006-147 (in force July, 2007) amends SOR/83-593. Sections 11, subsection 12(1) and 26(1)(i) and (j) have been repealed and replaced. Sections 19(1) adds (d.1) - (d.3) regulating the types of proteins and fats that may be added to the feed.

Ozone-depleting Substances Regulation, 1998 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2007-129 amends SOR/99-7. Definitions have been added to section 1. Sections 6.1, 6.2, 7.1 and 7.2 have been added to Schedule 5 and section 7 repealed and replaced. To promote flexibility this amendment allows the transfer of permits of methyl bromide between companies that have valid critical or emergency use exemptions. These amendments allow Environment Canada the ability to monitor such transfers in addition to the current regime import permits. French language version

Safety Management Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): SOR/2006-255 replaces sections 1 to 4 in order to make the wording of the regulations consistent with the provisions of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, just recently brought into force.

Tackle Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): As a consequential amendment of "Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations," SOR/2007-128, sections 2(2), 5(2), 20 to 35 (Part IV), 60 and Schedules I to III are repealed. French language version

Wildlife Area Regulations (Canada Wildlife Act): SOR/2007-138 updates the definitions "non-toxic shot", "tungsten-bronze-iron shot" and "tungsten-nickel-iron shot". A definition for "tungsten-iron-nickel-copper shot" has been added. These minor adjustments ensure non- toxicity and consistency with wildlife regulations while permitting a greater variety of formulations.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-3 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

Public Health Act: 2007, c. 18 (Bill 5) replaces subsection 66(2) (codes, standards, guidelines). 2007, c. 23 (Bill 14) makes several amendments to the Act, including: replacing subsection 45(1) (isolation orders); amending section 52.1 (orders re public health emergencies); adding section 52.21 (Minister's orders re likelihood of pandemic influenza); amending subsection 52.8(1) (termination of public health emergency order); adding section 52.811 (termination of suspension orders); replacing section 52.91 (employer cannot terminate employee for absence from employment during a public health emergency); replacing section 66.1 (protection from liability).

Workers' Compensation Act: 2007, c. 12 (Bill 30) changes the name of an Act in subsection 14(4).

Section 2.B Regulations

Commercial Vehicle Certificate and Insurance Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 98/2007 extends the expiry date of the regulation to 2010 (see section 66).

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 109/2007 replaces sections 16.040 (classifications of oil sands projects), 16.050 (wells exempt from payment of administration fee), 16.080 (calculation of administration fees for oil sands projects), 16.081 (adjustment factor applied to administration fees for wells), 16.100 (fiscal year of the Board for 2007-2008).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-3 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

Drinking Water Protection Regulation (Drinking Water Protection Act): B.C. Reg. 5/2007 makes amendments to the regulation regarding operating permits and fees, effective August 2007. See B.C. Gazette, Part II, February 13, 2007, p. 7.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Commercial Transport Regulations (Commercial Transport Act): B.C. Reg. 144/2007 updates the name of an Act in section 5.02(b) & (c).

Emergency Vehicle Driving Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): B.C. Reg. 136/2007 adds the terms "emergency light" and "emergency siren" to the regulation, which affects amendments to clause 3(1)(a), section 4 and subsection 5(1).

Emission Inspection Exemption Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act): B.C. Reg. 161/2007 amends sections 3 and 4 regarding the Basic Insurance Tariff.

Forest Planning and Practices Regulation (Forest and Range Practices Act): B.C. Reg. 152/1007 amends 14/2004. Sections 46.11 (Free growing stand requirements applies to each hectare) and 97.1 (Declaration regarding free growing stand obligations met to the extent practicable) have been added to this regulation. Amendments to sections 44, 46.2 and 86 have been amended to mark these additions.

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 110/2007 adds section 39.001 and replaces sections 39.01 to 39.03 regarding passenger seating requirements. B.C. Reg. 116/2007 replaces Division 36 - Child Seating and Restraint Systems, sections 36.01 to 36.09. B.C. Reg. 126/2007 amends sections 40A.01, 40A.02, 40A.03 regarding inspections and repeals 40A.04 to 40A.06. B.C. Reg. 135/2007 amends clause 34.05(1)(d). B.C. Reg. 161/2007 amends section 40.01 by adding definitions relating to motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance.

Occupational Disease Recognition Regulation (Workers' Compensation Act): B.C. Reg. 120/2007 adds bursitis, tendinitis and tenosynovitis as occupational diseases in section 1, effective August 14, 2007.

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Workers' Compensation Act): B.C. Reg. 105/2007 adds sections 3.22 -3.25 to the regulation. These sections deal with safety training of new or young workers. B.C. Reg. 106/2007 adds the definitions of "medical sharp", "parenteral contact" and safety-engineered medical sharp". The definition of "biohazardous material" has been repealed and replaced. Subsections 6.36(1.2) - (1.6) were added, regulating the types of needles and medical sharps to be used in given procedures. In dealing with the same subject, subsection 6.36(1.1) has been repealed and replaced.

Passenger Transportation Regulation (Passenger Transportation Act): B.C. Reg. 163/2007 repeals subsection 1(4).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-3 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

First Session, 39th Legislature

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

(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

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-3 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

Occupational Health and Safety Act: 2007, c. 12 (Bill 18), now proclaimed in force, amends the Act in several places, including: amending section 9 (monthly health and safety inspections); adding sections 14.1 to 14.5 regarding joint health and safety committees, including project sites and joint project sites and contractors; adding section 17.1 (health and safety representatives on project sites). French language version

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act: N.B. Reg. 2007-38 amends sections 3, 4 and 7regarding the expiration of registration documentation for commercial vehicles of a certain weight.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-3 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

Fourth 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

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 2007-3 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

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-3 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

Violence in the Workplace Regulations (N.S. Reg. 209/2007). New regulations are found in the Royal Gazette, April 27, 2007, no. 9. Sections 1 - 6 effective October 1, 2007, remainder a year later.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act: The part of 2005, c. 50 which amends section 38 (Board loans) is now proclaimed in force.

Motor Vehicle Act: Two sections of 2007, c. 20 (Bill 168) are now proclaimed in force. The amendments amend sections 292 and 293 to make section 151 violations a Category A offence.

Section 2.B Regulations

Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations (Environment Act): Amended by 244/2007. Minor adjustments have been made to subsections 4(1)(b) and 4(2).

Off-highway Vehicles Safety and Training Regulations: N.S. Reg. 316/2007 corrects an internal reference in clause 9(1)(e).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-3 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

Fourth 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 2007-3 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

Ontario Fire Code (Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997): Replacement Code, O. Reg. 213/07, in force Nov. 21, 2007. See Ontario Gazette, June 9, 2007.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Ambulance Act: 2007, c. 10, Sch. A (Bill 171) replaces subsection 4(3); adds Part IV.1 - Land Ambulance Services - Designated Persons, comprising section 7; replaces subsection 19(3).

Environmental Protection Act: The remainder of 2005, c. 12 is now proclaimed in force. These amendments replace the existing unproclaimed provisions that deal with administrative penalties imposed by regulatory officials. The new provisions refer to these penalties as "environmental penalties". The new provisions list the types of contraventions for which environmental penalties may be imposed and describe the types of persons on whom they may be imposed. See especially sections 14, 145.4, 145.5, 157, 182.1, and 182.2.

Highway Traffic Act: The part of 2005, c. 26, Schedule A which adds section 58.1 (driving schools) is now proclaimed in force.

Ontario Water Resources Act: The remainder of 2005 c.12 are now proclaimed in force. Definitions of "environmental penalty" and "regulated person" are added to section 1. These additional sections and amendments list the violations for which environmental penalties may be imposed and who may be regulated. See the addition of sections 106.1 and 106.2 to the act. 2007, c.10 (Bill 171) deletes references to "water works". Also, references to potable water in section 75 are deleted. Subsection 106.1(3)(b) is amended to bring its terminology in line with that of subsection 30(1). Section 24 (Licence, etc., condition, permission to inspect) has been repealed and replaced. References to the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 has been added to subsection 113(1). Parts of 2007, c.12 (Bill 198) are now in force. Definitions for "Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement", "holder" and "well" have been added. The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement has been implemented and amendments are made to correspond to its requirements. Subsections 13(8)-(11) have been repealed and section 13.1 and 33.1 have been added to the act. In addition to other amendments, sections 34.2 - 34.4 have been added to the Act.

Safe Drinking Water Act: Among other changes, sections of 2007, c. 10, Schedule D (Bill 171) in force amend section 54 (establishment or replacement of a regulated non-municipal drinking- water system, approvals) and section 127 regarding certificates.

Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000: S.O. 2006, c. 34 is now fully in force. Investigators have been added as persons involved in the administration of technical standards under this Act. Sections 4 (Appointments of directors, inspectors and investigators), 5 (Powers of directors, general), 18 (Powers on inspection), 19 (Entry, inspection, etc.), 20 (Obstruction) have been amended to reflect this addition and changes to inspection and investigation powers and procedures. Sections 22.1 (Search warrant), 22.2 (No warrant required in exigent circumstances) and 22.3 (Seizure of things in plain view) have been added and section 17 (Inspection) has been repealed and replaced.

Section 2.B Regulations

Classification and Exemption and Spills and Reporting of Discharges(Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 657/98 is amended by 225/07 (old title: Classification and Exemption of Spills). This regulation has been divided into Part I (Classification and Exemption of Spills), with a Part II added (Reporting of Discharges), containing a new section 13. Subsection 8(1) has been amended and subsection 10(1) has been repealed and replaced.

Classification of Proposals for Instruments (Environmental Bill of Rights): O. Reg. 681/94 is amended by 216/07. Section 10.1.2 (Class I Proposals - - Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001) has been added to the act.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators' Information (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 424/97 is amended by 247/07. Section 1.2 has been added to the act. This section concerns the exemption of pick-up trucks from the requirements of the Act under section 16. A minor change has been made to the wording of subsection 1.1(1).

Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits - Petroleum Sector (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 537/93 is amended by 232/07. Minor amendments have been made to subsections 7(1), 11(2), 14(2), 20(2), 22(1), 23(1), 24(1) and (2).

Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits - Pulp and Paper Sector(Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 760/93 is amended by 233/07. Minor amendments have been made to subsections 7(1), 11(2), 14(7), 21(2), 23(1), 24(1), 25(1) and (2).

Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits - Metal Mining Sector (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 560/94 is amended by 234/07. Minor amendments have been made to subsections 7(1), 11(2), 21(1), 24(4), 26(1), 27(1), 28(1) and (2).

Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits - Industrial Minerals Sector(Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 561/94 is amended by 235/07. Minor amendments have been made to subsections 7(1), 11(2), 21(1), 25(1), 26(1), 27(1) and (2).

Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits - Metal Casting Sector (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 562/94 is amended by 236/07. Minor amendments have been made to subsections 7(1), 11(2), 21(2), 23(1), 24(1), 25(1) and (2). Paragraphs 1-3 of section 20(1) have been repealed and replaced, with minor changes.

Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits - Organic Chemical Manufacturing Sector (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 63/95 is amended by 237/07. Minor amendments have been made to subsections 7(1), 11(2), 16(6), 24(3), 26(1), 27(1), 29(1), 31(1) and (2).

Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits - Inorganic Chemical Sector(Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 64/95 is amended by 238/07. Minor amendments have been made to subsections 7(1), 11(2), 16(6), 24(3), 26(1), 27(1), 29(1), 31(1) and (2).

Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits - Iron and Steel Manufacturing Sector(Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 214/95 is amended by 239/07. Minor amendments have been made to subsections 7(1), 11(2), 16(6), 24(3), 26(1), 27(1), 29(1), 30(1) and (2).

Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits - Electric Power Generation Sector(Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 215/95 is amended by 240/07. Minor amendments have been made to subsections 6(1), 10(2), 22(4), 24(1), 25(1), 29(1) and (2). Paragraphs 1 and 2 of section 27(1) and paragraphs 1-5 of subsection 30(2) have been repealed and replaced, with minor changes.

Electrical Safety Code (Electricity Act, 1988): O. Reg. 62/07 amends section 1 (document date updated).

General (Application of Act) (Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993): O. Reg. 73/94 is amended by 217/07. References have been amended to accurately reflect changes to the names of various ministries. References to the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services have been repealed. Subsections dealing with the Greenbelt Act, 2005 and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001 have been added to sections 3, 6 and 7.

Oil and Gas - Offshore (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Sections 1 and 2 of O. Reg. 566/06 are now in force. "Adequate" and "adequately" have been added to the definitions in section 1. Regulations dealing with noise exposure have repealed and replaced in section 41.

Ontario Drinking-Water Quality Standards (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 242/07 replaces item 44 (Lead) in Schedule 2 (Chemical Standards).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-3 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

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-3 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 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. O.C. 577-2007 amendments found in the Gazette officielle du Québec of July 11, 2007, p. 1953, are to come in force November 1, 2007. Proposed amendments in the same issue concern Building (p. 2019) and Plumbing (p. 2067).

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 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 water containers with a capacity exceeding 8 litres - recovery and reuse. Proposed new regulation under the Environment Quality Act is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 11, 2007, p. 2109.

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 2007-3 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

The Oil and Gas Conservation Act: The remainder of 2001, c. 26 (as amended by 2007, c. 7) are now proclaimed in force. The extensive changes to the Act include: replacing Part II (Licences - sections 8 to 16); adding sections 17.01 to 17.06 (regarding minister's orders for the protection of the environment); amending section 18 (making of regulations); adding Part III.2 (Oil and Gas Orphan Fund) - sections 20.91 to 20.98; adding sections 53.2 (recovery of debt), 53.3 (collection from third parties), 53.4, and 53.5.

Section 2.B Regulations

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulations, 1985 (The Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Sask. Reg. 38/2007 amends R. R. Sask., c. 0-2, Reg. 1. Part IV.1 (Oil an Gas Orphan Fund) has been replaced. The broader term "facility" has been added to the terminology of wells. Part IV (Licencing) makes significant changes to the regulation of licencing and test drilling. Prohibitions on drilling under section 19 (Prohibited areas - drilling) have been amended. Amendments have been made, in sections 49-52, concerning the storage, maintenance, abandonment and reclamation of wells or facilities. Schedule 1 (Fees) has been repealed and replaced and Schedule 1.1 (Warning Symbols) has been added.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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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

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 2007-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Standards

New Documents for the 2007-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes

New / Nouveau

B44-04 Code de sécurité sur les ascenseurs, les monte-charges et les escaliers mécaniques (Parties 1 à 4)

B44-04 Code de sécurité sur les ascenseurs, les monte-charges et les escaliers mécaniques (Parties 5 à 7)

B44-04 Code de sécurité sur les ascenseurs, les monte-charges et les escaliers mécaniques (Parties 8 à 9)

B44-04 Code de sécurité sur les ascenseurs, les monte-charges et les escaliers mécaniques (Annexes)

Z259.2.2-98 Dispositifs à cordon autorétractable pour dispositifs antichutes

Z259.2.3-99 Dispositifs descenseurs

Z271-98 (C2004) Règles de sécurité pour les plates-formes élévatrices suspendues

Z434-03 Robots industriels et systèmes robotiques : exigences générales de sécurité

Z796-98 (C2003) Informations sur les accidents

Amended / Modifiée

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

B105-M93 (R2007) Code for Digester Gas and Landfill Gas Installations

B149.3-05 Code for the Field Approval of Fuel-Related Components on Appliances and Equipment

B149.5-05 Installation Code for Propane Fuel Systems and Tanks on Highway Vehicles

Z62.1-03 Chain Saws

Z62.1-03 Scies à chaîne

Z62.3-04 Chain saw kickback

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

Withdrawn / Discontinuée

No Change

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

New / Nouveau

3-GP-24d High-Flash Type Aviation Turbine Fuel

3.23-2005 Carburéacteur d'aviation (grades JET A et JET A-1)

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

©2007 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety