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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

October 2007

Table of Contents

Introduction

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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of September 2007. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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

Documents that will be on the 2007-4 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 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 I: As a consequential amendment of 2007, c. 19 (Bill C-11), the definition of "private constable" in subsection 3(1) is replaced. French language version

Government Employees Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 9, now proclaimed in force, the definition of "employee" in section 2 is amended. French language version

Non-Smokers' Health Act: 2006, c. 6 (Bill C-2) Subsection 2(1)(c) has been repealed and replaced. French language version

Railway Safety Act: 2007, c. 19 (Bill C-11) adds Part IV.1 (Police Constables), sections 44 & 44.1 (protection of railway property).

Section 2.B Regulations

Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): SOR/2007-161 replaces subsection 39(2) in order to re-issue the transitional authorizations with a new expiry date of December 6, 2008 (mines in Newfoundland and Labrador and Saskatchewan).

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): SOR/2007-139 updates the definition of non-toxic shot to include tungsten-iron-nickel-copper shot as an approved non-toxic shot alternative; makes minor adjustments to the existing definitions of tungsten-nickel-iron and tungsten-bronze-iron ensuring non-toxicity while allowing a greater variety of formulations. SOR/2007-140 establishes hunting season dates for 2007-2008; sets daily bag limits possession limits for migratory game birds; establishes special conservation measures for snow geese populations.

Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations(Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/98-159 is amended by SOR/2007-180. As a consequence of changes to the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and the addition of new standards, amendments have been made. A new definition ( "TSD209") has been added. Schedules 3 - 7 have been amended to reflect changes to the standards and safety regulations.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Eight technical standards documents (TSD) that reproduce the counterpart U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are incorporated by reference in the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations by SOR/2007-180. In addition, all the definitions that were contained in section 100 of Part I of Schedule IV have been moved to the Interpretation section, where most of the other definitions already reside, and section 100 has been repealed. The following TSDs are now incorporated by reference in their companion sections of the Regulations: TSD 106, Brake Hoses; TSD 116, Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids; TSD 118, Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems; TSD 123, Motorcycle Controls and Displays; TSD 124, Accelerator Control Systems; TSD 209, Seat Belt Assemblies; TSD 302, Flammability of Interior Materials; TSD 401, Interior Trunk Release. SOR/2005-342 amends subsection 120(12) by repealing and replacing subparagraph (a).

Port Authorities Operations Regulations (Canada Marine Act): 2007-171 amends SOR/2000-55. Section 31.1 is amended, requiring transportation and shipping vehicles or equipment that operate in the port to be licenced and in compliance with the stated minimum conditions. Conditions include rules on identification and monitoring of vehicles as well as payment for these services. These regulations promote efficient and safe transportation of goods through the ports.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): Amendments have been made to the standards CSA B620, CSA B621 and CSA B622. Subsection 1.3(2)(f) has been amended and section 5.14.1 has been added to reflect these changes. French language version

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-4 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

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Electronics Designation Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 151/2007 repeals section 4 (exemption for City of Lloydminster).

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 152/2007 has amended Alta. Reg. 151/71. Section 16.081 has been repealed and replaced as a result of changes to the annual adjustment factor.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-4 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

Forest Act: A section of 2007, c. 18 (Bill 18) now proclaimed in force, repeals clause 44(5)(a) and section 46.1 (timber processing facility).

Forest and Range Practices Act: The remainder of 2007, c. 18 (Bill 18) is now proclaimed in force. The definitions "forest practice" and "range practice" in subsection 1(1) are replaced, and subsection 46(1.1) is added (activity on Crown land that results in damage to the environment).

Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: Part of 2007, c. 27 (Bill 24) which amends Mount Robson Park in Schedule D in now proclaimed in force.

Section 2.B Regulations

Administrative Orders and Remedies Regulation (Forest and Range Practices Act): B.C. Reg. 101/2005 is amended by 269/2007. Technical amendments have been made to sections subsections 8(a) and (c), as well as 12(b).

Asphalt Plant Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 199/2007 amends the regulation to include hot mix asphalt plants in the Prince George Area. See sections 1, 11(2.2) & (2.3) and Schedule B.

Contaminated Sites Regulations (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 201/2007 & 239/2007 amendments allow approved professionals to take on greater responsibilities in managing contaminated sites. Among other changes: a new fee regime is established; provisions for summaries of site conditions are made (see new section 7.1); required information on the site registry is expanded; environmental quality standards are amended for chloride, uranium, trichloroethylene, and bromomethanes.

Forest Planning and Practices Regulation (Forest and Range Practices Act): B.C. Reg. 151/2007 amends subsections 46(1) & (3) (holder of a forestry licence to cut), and clause 51(1)(h) (reference to an Act).

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 219/2007 replaces Division 36 - Child Seating and Restraint Systems.

Private Managed Forest Land Council Matters Regulation (Private Managed Forest Land Act): B.C. Reg. 181/2007 adds new definitions to section 1, replaces subsection 2(1), and replaces section 5 (contraventions).

Stillwater Pilot Project Regulation (Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act): B.C. Reg. 209/2007 amends the regulation in several places regarding forest stewardship plans described in subsection 3(1) of the Forest and Range Practices Act, and operations in the Stillwater area that are subject to a Stillwater pilot forest stewardship plan.

Water Regulation (Water Act): B.C. Reg. 235/2007 replaces subsections 44(2) & (3) (changes in and about a stream without obtaining a licence).

Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation (Forest and Range Practices Act): B.C. Reg. 21/2004 is amended by 268/2007. Small changes have been made to sections subsections 2(3) and 3(1).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

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

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Manitoba

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

Classes of Development Regulation (Environmental Act): Man. Reg. 164/88 is amended by 74/2007. Section 6 brings into force amendments to subsections 2(b), repealing the definition of 'permanent' in section 2 and removing its use in subsections 3(d) and 3(c)(i).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-4 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

Motor Vehicle Act: The part of 2006, c. 24 which replaces section 33 (expiry of vehicle registration) is now proclaimed in force.

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 2007-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

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

Dangerous Goods Transportation Act: 2006, c. 40 changes the definition of "minister" in section 2.

Fire Prevention Act: 2006, c. 40 changes the definition of "minister" in section 2.

Health and Community Services Act: 2006, c. 40 changes the definition of "minister" in section 2.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Act: 2006, c. 40 changes the definition of "minister" in section 2.

Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act: 2006, c. 40 changes the definition of "minister" in section 2.

Section 2.B Regulations

Pesticide Control Regulations, 2003 (Environmental Protection Act): Correction Notice (Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette, August 17, 2007): N.L. Regulation 49/07 misplaced the phrase "and an operator's licence referred to in section 4" in section 8(6)(a) & (b); it appears in section 8.1(5)(a) & (b).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2007-4 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/_live/pages/wpPages/housebusbillsummaries6th-15.aspx

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 2007-4 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: The part of 2007, c. 9 (Bill 158) which amends the Act is now proclaimed in force, amending the reinstatement fee in subsection 68(1).

Section 2.B Regulations

Activities Designation Regulations (Environment Act); N.S. Reg. 352/2007 clarifies which activities require an approval under Part V of the Act. See sections 5(1), 17 (injection to produce or enhance petroleum or natural gas recovery; deep well injection; liquified natural gas plants), and new section 28A (contaminated material generated from an industrial steel or coke production facility).

Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): N.S. Reg. 347/2007 extends the period for which certain weight tolerances are allowed and clarifies certain weight limitations. See especially Section C of Part 1 of Schedule A, a new note in Part 2 of Schedule A, and various items in Schedules B & C.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

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

Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends section 4 (reference to newly proclaimed Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006).

Building Code Act: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which replaces subsections 4(4) (reference to newly proclaimed Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006), 23(3) (eligibility for membership on Building Code Commission), and replaces paragraph 39.1 of Subsection 34(1).

Drainage Act: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends section 92 in regard to the newly proclaimed Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006.

Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends various sections regarding "public servants".

Environmental Assessment Act: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends subsection 24(1) (reference to newly proclaimed Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006), replaces subsection 32(1) (protection from personal liability), and amends section 34 regarding employees in the ministry.

Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which replaces section 54 (selection of employees by Commissioner) and amends subsection 119(1).

Environmental Protection Act: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends various sections in regard to the newly proclaimed Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006, including replacing subsections 5(1) & (2) (Directors) and 180(1) (protection from personal liability).

Environmental Review Tribunal Act, 2000: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends subsection 1(3) (members of Environmental Review Tribunal) and section 2 in regard to the newly proclaimed Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006.

Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends subsections 58(2) (appointment to Fire Code Commission) and 67(2) (not an employee of the Crown).

Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which replaces subsection 15(8) (reference to newly proclaimed Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006).

Heritage Act: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which replaces section 3 (appointment of employees).

Highway Traffic Act: The parts of 2007, c. 13 (Bill 203) which replace section 172 and enact section 172.1 are now proclaimed in force. These sections concern highway racing and the prohibition of nitrous oxide fuel systems. In addition, section 62 is amended (lamps on motor vehicles).

Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends replaces subsection 5(9) (employees of Commission).

Nutrient Management Act, 2002: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends various sections in regard to the newly proclaimed Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006. See subsections 3(1), 4(1) & 5(1), section 42 and section 57 (Crown liability).

Occupational Health and Safety Act: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends various sections in regard to the newly proclaimed Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006.

Ontario Water Resources Act: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends sections 5 (appointment of Directors by minister), 93 (protection from personal liability), and 98 (ministry employees). More parts of 2007, c. 12 (Bill 198) are now proclaimed in force, adding subsections 75(1.5) & (1.6) (regulations regarding charges to promote the conservation and protection of Ontario's waters).

Mining Act: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends sections 10 and 146(1) regarding the use of outside experts by the ministry.

Pesticides Act: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends various sections in regard to the newly proclaimed Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006, including replacing subsection 16(1).

Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 25, now proclaimed in force, clause 43(1)(e) is amended.

Places to Grow Act, 2005: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends section 16 in regard to the newly proclaimed Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006.

Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends various sections in regard to the newly proclaimed Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006.

Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act, 1996: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which amends sections 9 and 11 regarding employees of the Crown.

Waste Diversion Act, 2002: 2006, c. 35, Sch. C. (Bill 158) is now proclaimed in force which replaces paragraphs 9 and 10 of subsection 4(2) (composition of board of directors).

Section 2.B Regulations

Air Pollution - Local Air Quality (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 516/07 amendments incorporate new or updated air standards for 14 toxic substances. The new or updated standards will be phased in to allow time for implementation. Other amendments in force immediately concern, among other things: approved dispersion models, discharge of sulphur compounds, notice of contaminants, preparation of technology reports for the Director.

Approval Exemptions (Ontario Water Resources Act): O. Reg. 396/07 adds section 3.2 (vegetated filter strip system that manages runoff).

Classification of Proposals for Instruments (Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993): O. Reg. 517/07 amends section 5 (Class II proposals - Environmental Protection Act) by adding item 13.1.1 in subsection (2).

Drinking-Water Systems (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 399/07 adds Schedule 15.1 (lead sampling for large municipal residential systems, small municipal residential systems, and non-municipal year-round residential systems) and Schedule 15.2 (lead samples for large municipal non-residential systems, small municipal non-residential systems, non-municipal seasonal residential systems, large non-municipal non-residential systems, and small non- municipal non-residential systems) and makes commensurate amendments to the regulation.

Drinking-Water Testing Services (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 401/07 replaces section 3.1 (supervised chlorine residual, turbidity and pH checks); amends paragraph 3 of section 6; amends sections 12 (test reports) and 13 (testing records).

Fuel Oil Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): Amendments effective March 1, 2007 now adopt the Ontario Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment (Based on CSA B139, with Ontario Amendments), First Edition/2006.

Gaseous Fuels Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): The April 16, 2007 amendments, effective August 1, 2007, amend the code adoption document in several areas. The amendments reflect the adoption of the 2007 supplement to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard B149.1-05 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

General (Nutrient Management Act, 2002): O. Reg. 267/03 is amended by 394/07. These amendments encourage the implementation of on-farm mixed anaerobic digestion as a nutrient management strategy. As well, vegetative filter strips are being encouraged as a means of treating runoff. Farms using this method according to the standard set out in this regulation will be exempt from approval requirements of the Ontario Water Resources Act.

General - Waste Management (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 395/07 amends the regulation in relation to anaerobic digestion materials and facilities. See especially the definitions in section 1 and sections 3 and 8(3.1) & (3.2). Sections of 461/05 are in force August 31, 2007 which add the following sections: 75 - 77, 79 - 83(land disposal of hazardous waste), 84 (generator of waste to provide information), 85 (development of written plan re chemical and physical testing of representative waste samples).

Hospital Management (Public Hospitals Act): O. Reg. 491/07 eliminates the reference to the "Medical Review Committee" in subsection 20(8).

Hours of Service (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 405/07 amends section 3 regarding the exemptions from the regulations for emergency vehicles. http://www.ccohs.ca/legislation/documents/ont/oneht/onrhowe1.xml Land Use Permits (Public Lands Act): O. Reg. 417/07 replaces section 1 (issuing of land use permits).

Liquid Fuels Handling Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): June 1, 2007 amendments adopt the Liquid Fuels Handling Code 2007.

Propane Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): June 12, 2007 amendments replace all the sections of the adoption document in order to incorporate the 2007 supplements to the national codes.

Schools, Private Schools and Day Nurseries (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 400/07 amends sections 3 (weekly flushing requirement), 4 (daily flushing requirement), 5 (testing for lead), and 6 (reporting of test results).

Water Taking and Transfer (Ontario Water Resources Act): O. Reg. 451/07 changes the name of the regulation to : "Water Taking". Also, sections 1 and 10 are repealed and new section 4.1 is added (prescribed water takings).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

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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

Occupational Health and Safety Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 29, now proclaimed in force, subsection 39(2) is amended (reference to new Coroners Act).

Section 2.B Regulations

Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations (Environmental Protection Act): EC2007-429 amendments include: authorizing the minister to issue a site assessor's license to a licensed contractor who has experience in a related field considered equivalent to current requirements (section 17.1); exempting licensed contractors from the requirement to obtain a permit to construct or modify a sewage disposal system (section 21).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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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 safety standards for road vehicles (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments regarding photometric inspection certificates and display screens in vehicles are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, August 29, 2007, p. 2474.

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

Building Act: As a consequential amendment of 2007, c. 3 (Bill 5), section 141 is amended (reference to government department or body).

An Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs: 2007, c. 9 (Bill 21) repeals section 15.2.1. and replaces paragraph 8.1 of section 15.4. French language version

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

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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

Health Hazard Regulations (Public Health Act): Sask. Reg. 57/2007 amends the regulation regarding "limited-scope water pipelines". See the definitions in sections 2, and sections 3 and 9.1 (new).

Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Sask Reg. 67/2007 amendments include changes to the requirements for fall protection, powered mobile equipment, explosion risks in the oil and gas industry, contamination limits, and respiratory protective devices. The amendments are effective October 2, 2007.

Treaty Land Entitlement Withdrawal Regulations (Wildlife Habitat Protection Act): Sask. Reg. 70/2007 adds items 87 and 88 to Appendix detailing the affected areas.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

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

Waters Act: S.Y. 2003, c. 19 has been amended 2006, c. 6. Section 21 has been amended to allow the publication of notices required under this section in local newspapers.

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Standards

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

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes

New / Nouveau

S474-M1989 Concrete Structures

Z32-04 Electrical safety and essential electrical systems in health care facilities

Z341 Series-06 Storage of hydrocarbons in underground formations

Amended / Modifiée

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

Withdrawn / Discontinuée

No Change

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

New / Nouveau

3.2-99 Mazout de chauffage

65.7-2007 Life Jackets

65.7-2007 Gilets de sauvetage

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

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