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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

September 2007

Table of Contents

Introduction

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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of August 2007. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): SOR/2007-97 adds 6 substances to Part 1 of the DSL and 8 substances to Part 3 (one is a replacement). SOR/2007-107 adds eight substances to Part 1 of the DSL and 4 substances to Part 3 of the DSL. French language version

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

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

Forest and Prairie Protection Act: 2007, c. 15 (Bill 44) corrects an error in a section reference in section 2(b).

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

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

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 218/2007 replaces Division 36 - Child Seating and Restraint Systems. In force July 1, 2008. See B.C. Gazette, July 3, 2007, p. 305.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Agricultural Land Commission Act: 2007, c. 9 (Bill 6), now proclaimed in force, replaces section 39 (definition of "board" in sections 40 to 45).

Environmental Assessment Act: 2007, c. 9 (Bill 6), now proclaimed in force, replaces subsection 14(4) (reference to new Public Inquiry Act).

Environmental Management Act: More sections of 2004, c. 18 are now proclaimed in force. Among other changes: section 39 is amended ("summary of site condition" added); subsection 42(1) is replaced; section 53 is amended (approvals); subsection 63(1) is amended (Minister's regulations - contaminated sites; site profiles & conditions); clause 120(17)(a) is replaced (site profiles). 2007, c. 24 (Bill 35) replaces clause 127(1)(e) (additional sentencing orders). 2007, c. 9 (Bill 6), now proclaimed in force, replaces subsection 93(11) (appeal board) and amends section 113 (inquiries).

Forest Act: As a consequential amendment of 2007, c. 29 (Bill 20), now proclaimed in force, a minor change is made in clause 48(1)(c).

Foresters Act: 2007, c. 9 (Bill 6), now proclaimed in force, replaces subsections 27(5) and 31(1) (protection from lawsuits).

Health Act: 2007, c. 9 (Bill 6), now proclaimed in force, amends section 15 and adds sections 15.1 (maintenance of order at hearings), 15.2 (contempt proceeding for uncooperative person), 15.3 (commission staff), and 15.4 (immunity protection).

Integrated Pest Management Act: 2007, c. 24 (Bill 35) replaces clause 31(1)(e) (additional sentencing orders).

Land Act: 2007, c. 24 (Bill 35), now proclaimed in force, adds Part 1.1 (Integrated Land and Resource Registry), sections 7.1 - 7.8 to the Act. 2007, c. 29 (Bill 20) makes a change to terminology regarding education in subsection 51(1) .

Mines Act: 2007, c. 9 (Bill 6), now proclaimed in force, replaces section 8 (power to compel persons to answer questions and order disclosure) and adds section 8.1 (contempt proceeding for uncooperative person).

Water Act: 2007, c. 24 (Bill 35) replaces clause 95(1)(e) (creative sentencing orders). 2007, c. 9 (Bill 6), now proclaimed in force, replaces section 89 (power to summon witnesses) and adds sections 89.1 (maintenance of order at hearings) and 89.2 (contempt proceedings for uncooperative person).

Wildlife Act: 2007, c. 24 (Bill 35) repeals Part 2. Section 84.1(1)(e)(ii) has been repealed and replaced. Part 3, with sections 118 - 125, has been added to the Act (Habitat Conservation Trust). These sections concern trust properties.

Section 2.B Regulations

Drinking Water Protection Regulation (Drinking Water Protection Act): B.C. Reg. 5/2007 in force August 2007, replaces section 7 (operating permits and fees) and adds sections 7.1 & 7.2 (decals affixed to permits), and 7.3 (temporary facilities). Also, Schedule C - Operating Permit Fees - is added.

Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 198/2007 adds "red-meat waste" to Schedule 12.

Recycling Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 297/2006, in force August 7, 2007, amends the definition of "producer" in section 1 (tire product category) and repeals sections 3.2 and 18.

Waste Discharge Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 198/2007 amends the regulation by adding definitions for "poultry" and "red-meat animals" in Schedule 2. Definitions for "poultry processing industry" and "slaughter industry" have been repealed and replaced. Subsection 1(2) in Schedule 2 has been added to the act. The table in Schedule 1 has replaced "Rendering Industry" with "Meat by-product Processing Industry". B.C. Reg. 246/2007 updates the table in Schedule 2 by adding references to the "Code of Practice for the Slaughter and Poultry Processing Industries".

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

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

Threatened, Endangered and Extirpated Species Regulation (Endangered Species Act): Man. Reg. 25/98 is amended by 77/2007. Amendments are made to the listed species in sections 1-3. The species of Sprague's Pipit, Hairy Prairie-clover, Buffalograss, Common Hackberry and Ross's Gull have been added to this regulation.

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

Mining Act: 2007, c. 10 (Bill 33) changes the title of a Minister in subsection 68(2).

Occupational Health and Safety Act (A.N.B. 1983, c. O-0.2): According to 2007, c. 10 (Bill 33), the definition of minister is repealed and replaced to apply the current terminilogy. French language version

Pesticides Control Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. P-8): According to 2007, c. 10, subsection 4(1)(b) is updated to reference the current name of the Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture, Training and Labour.

Pipeline Act, 2005 (S.N.B. 2005, c. P-8.5): According to 2007, c. 10 (Bill 33), subsection 6(1) is updated to reference the current name of the Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture, Training and Labour.

Protected Natural Areas Act: Sections 19 and 20 of the original Act (2003, c. P-19.01) are now proclaimed in force.

Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13): According to 2007, c. 10 (Bill 33), sections 83.1 and 83.2 are updated to reference the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour.

Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Act (S.N.B. 1994, c. W-14): According to 2007, c. 10 (Bill 33), the definition of minister is repealed and replaced to apply the current terminology.

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulation - Electrical Installation and Inspection Act: 2007, c. 10 (Bill 33) changes a department title in clause 11(3)(a).

Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Regulation - Clean Water Act: 2007, c. 10 (Bill 33) changes the title of a Minister in clause 3(3)(b.2).

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

Health and Community Services Act: 2004, c. C- 5.1, now proclaimed in force, adds section 4.01 (Release of Information) to the 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 2007-3 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

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

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.

Spill Prevention and Contingency Plans (O. Reg. 224/07) (Environmental Protection Act): New regulation in force September 1, 2008. See the Ontario Gazette, June 23, 2007.

Wells Regulation (Ontario Water Resources Act): O. Reg. 372/07 makes extensive amendments to the regulation, setting out minimum standards for the construction and decommissioning of all types of wells. In force December 31, 2007. See the Ontario Gazette, August 11, 2007.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Ambulance Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsections 4(2.2) & 6.7(4).

Building Code Act, 1992: 2006, c. 22 is now proclaimed in force. Definitions for "maintenance inspection" and "maintenance inspection program" have been added to the Act. Section 15.10.1 and subsections 34(2.1) and (2.2) have been added regarding maintenance inspection programs. 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, amends several sections regarding ministerial approvals, plus changes to the name of an Act.

Conservation Authorities Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, adds subsection 30(3) (reference to an Act). As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 22 (Bill 43) clause 13.1(6)(c) is added and subsection 16(2) is amended.

Consolidated Hearings Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsection 19(2). As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 22 (Bill 43) the Clean Water Act, 2006 is added to the Schedule.

Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c.12 (Bill 11) in force September 4, 2007, section 5 is amended (reference to new Act).

Environmental Assessment Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsection 3.2(2).

Environmental Bill of Rights: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the definition of "regulation" in subsection 1(1) and amends clause 1(6)(c).

Forest Fires Prevention Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsections 23(2) & 37(2).

Fuel Tax Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsection 28.3(4).

Greenbelt Act, 2005: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsections 3(4) & 18(3).

Health Protection and Promotion Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference of an Act in subsection 7(3). 2006, c. 26 (Bill 28), now proclaimed in force, repeals section 22.1 and subsections 97(b) -(f). Subsection 96(1)(a) is repealed and replaced. 2007, c. 10, Sch. F (Bill 171) adds references to the extended class of registered nurses to several sections. Part VI.1 (Provincial Public Health Powers) is added to the act. Sections 81.1 (Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health) has been added to provide for this new position. Section 81.2 has been amended to empower the Minister to enter into agreements with boards of health.

Highway Traffic Act: Parts of 2007, c. 13 (Bill 203) are in force which amend several sections, including: adding sections 1.1 (application of Act to places other than highways) and 4.1 (electronic formats); amending sections 41.1 & 41.2 (reinstatement of licences); replacing section 57 (regulations establishing conduct review programs); amending section 62 (lamps on vehicles); amending subsection 144(1) ("emergency vehicle"). 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsections 119(3), 122(6) & 128(9).

Mining Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14) is now proclaimed in force. References to the Regulation Act have been replaced with the Legislation Act, 2006. 2007, c. 7, Sch. 22 (Bill 187) adds Part VIII to the Act. This part regulates the payment of royalties from diamond mines. Sections 139.2-139.5 have been added which deal with voluntary rehabilitation of mine lands. As a consequential amendment of 2006, c.12 (Bill 11) in force September 4, 2007, section 31 is replaced (mining activities prohibited in provincial parks).

Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, amends section 9 and changes the reference to an Act in subsection 18(3).

Occupational Health and Safety Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsections 32.2(3) & 61(3.11).

Off-Road Vehicles Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c.12 (Bill 11) in force September 4, 2007, the definition of "conservation officer" in section 1 is amended.

Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsection 7.1(2).

Ontario Heritage Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsection 25.2(7).

Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004: 2007, c. 10, Sch. H & K (Bill 171) amendments ensure consistency within the Act, and with other privacy legislation Sch. K references the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion in subsection 39(2).

Places to Grow Act, 2005: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsection 17(3).

Planning Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 22 (Bill 43), now proclaimed in force, paragraph 3.1 of subsection 34(1) is replaced (zoning bylaws of local municipalities regarding contaminated lands; sensitive or vulnerable areas).

Public Lands Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsection 51(2).

Public Hospitals Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14) Subsection 12(12) has been added to the act to reference the Legislation Act, 2006. Under 2007, c. 10, Sch. I (Bill 171) protection from liability has been extended to include directions from the Minister to hospital supervisors. Section 10 (Protection from personality liability) is repealed and replaced. The Crown is not protected from vicarious liability under subsection 10(2).

Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsections 9(5), 15(7), 21(9), &157(3).

Smoke-Free Ontario Act: 2007, c. 10, Sch. J (Bill 171) amends the table in section 15.

Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsection 36(4).

Waste Diversion Act: 2006, c. 21, Sch. F (Bill 14), now proclaimed in force, changes the reference to an Act in subsection 30(9).

Section 2.B Regulations

Compressed Natural Gas (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): O. Reg. 214/01 is amended by 257/07. The title of the regulation is changed to "Compressed Gas". References to natural gas are broadened to include a larger variety of gases by having "natural" struck from the descriptions. A more general definition of "gas" is added and the definition of "natural gas" is repealed and replaced. A definition of "hydrogen" has been added to section 1. "NGV" has been changed to "GV".

Food Premises (Health Protection and Promotion Act): O. Reg. 338/07, amends the regulation of food sold on the street. Section 5.1 (Street Food Vending Carts) is added to the regulation. Subsection 5(3) is repealed and definitions for "public space" and "street food vending car" have been added.

Fuel Industry Certificates (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): O. Reg. 215/01 is amended by 256/07. References to natural gas are broadened to include a larger variety of gases by having "natural" struck from the descriptions. References to hydrogen fuel have been added to section 3. Section 52.1 has been added to the regulation.

General Regulation (Environmental Assessment Act): R.R.O., 1990, no. 334 is amended by 263/07. Several sections have been amended to reflect changes to the Environmental Assessment Act. The terminology of "Municipal Class Environmental Assessment" has been adopted. Subsections 2(1)(d), 6(1) and 5(3)(a) haves been repealed and replaced.

General - Waste Management (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 280/07 adds "lubricating oil" to the definitions in section 1; designates "used lubricating oil" as waste in section 2; adds subsection 28.3 and new section 28.6 regarding waste-derived fuel sites. O. Reg. 292/07 replaces the definition of "corrosive waste" in section 1 and corrects a CAS number in Schedule 1 (in row K175).

Mine Development and Closure under Part VII of the Act (Mining Act): O. Reg. 304/07 amends the regulation to reference new Forms in sections 5, 6 and 10. Subsection 26(a.1) has been added to the regulation.

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

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

Highway Safety Code: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 49, now proclaimed in force, sections 31.1, 417.1, and 648 are amended (enforcement of certain rules regarding tolls and their payment). French language version

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-3 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

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

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)

D250-07 School Buses

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

Z259.2.3-99 Dispositifs descenseurs

Z259.11-05 Absorbeurs d'énergie et cordons d'assujettissement

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

Z316.6-07 Evaluation of single-use and reusable medical sharps containers for biohazardous and cytotoxic waste

Z432-04 Protection des machines

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

Z460-05 Maîtrise des énergies dangereuses : cadenassage et autres méthodes

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

B149.1-05 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (Parts 1-10)

B149.1-05 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (Annexes & Tables)

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

C22.1-06 Canadian Electric Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations

C22.1-06 Canadian Electric Code, Part I, Schedules

N285.4-05 Periodic inspection of CANDU nuclear power plant components

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