CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

Table of Contents

Introduction
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Standards

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to November 2008. 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

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.

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.

Contains information about amendments which have come into force between October and November 2008. These amendments have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff. They will appear on subsequent issues of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation.

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of June under which they were made (Governing Act).

Documents that will be on the 2009-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD 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.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Cost Recovery Fees Regulations (Miscellaneous Program): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 20, 2007, p. 3009.

Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (Hazardous Products Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 16, 2008, p. 390.

Disposal at Sea Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 24, 2007, p. 3270.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 29, 2008, p. 941.

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

Environmental Response Arrangements (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 19, 2008, p. 1217.

Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 5, 2008, p. 2138.

Gasoline Regulations: (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 22, 2007, p. 3517 regarding leaded gasoline in competition vehicles.

Glass Doors and Enclosures Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): Proposed replacement regulations for Safety Glass Regulations (CRC 1978, c.933) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 3, 2007, p. 3114.

Hazardous Materials Information Review Act Appeal Board Procedures Regulations (Hazardous Materials Information Review Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 12, 2008, p. 1075.

Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations (Hazardous Materials Information Review Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 12, 2008, p. 1066.

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, 2006, p. 4553.

Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 25, 2008, p. 2860.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments of section 12 regarding the importation of a vehicle purchased in the United States are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 1, 2007, p. 3366. Proposed amendments regarding low speed vehicles are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 22, 2007, p. 3545. Proposed amendments regarding bumpers are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 22, 2008, p. 822. Proposed amendments regarding Standard 216 - Roof Crush Resistance and Standard 220 - Rollover Protection are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 22, 2008, p. 828. Proposed amendments regarding sections 203, 204, 212 and 219 of Schedule IV are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 2, 2008, p. 2349 and regarding the Vehicle Identification Number in p. 2357. Proposed amendments regarding head restraints are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 13, 2008, p. 2615.

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

Notice of intent to amend the Phosphorus Concentration Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 16, 2008, p. 329.

Phosphorus Concentration Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 28, 2008, p. 1999.

Port Authorities Operations Regulations (Canada Marine Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, EXTRA Vol. 141, No. 1, 2007.

Virtual Elimination List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposals to add perfluorooctane and its salts to the regulation are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 6, 2008, p. 2587.

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Architectural Coatings Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 26, 2008, p. 1257.

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Automotive Refinishing Products Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 26, 2008, p. 1295.

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 26, 2008, p. 1326.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2008-258 has repealed definitions for "accessory mass", "maximum load", "maximum loaded vehicle mass", "normal load", "normal occupants' mass", "occupant distribution", "optional item", "production options mass", "rim base", "rim size designation", "rim type designation", "rim width", "vehicle capacity mass" and "weather side". Definition of "cargo-carrying capacity" has been amended. Definitions for "light-truck tire" and "passenger car tire" have been added to the regulation. Subsections 101(2) and 101(9) of Schedule IV to the Regulations are amended. Table II of Section 101 in Schedule IV is amended. Subsections 5.2(c), 6(8) and 6.2(1)(f)(ii) have been amended. Sections 110 (Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4 536 Kg or less (Standard 110)) and 120 (Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of More than 4 536 Kg (Standard 120)) of Schedule IV have been repealed and replaced. Items 110 and 120 of Schedule III have been amended.

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INTERNET: http://www.assembly.ab.ca/net/index.aspx?p=bills_home&billtype=&selectbill=

Activities Designation Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta Reg. 158/2008 repeals and replaces subsection 10.1(1)(d) and adds subsection (e) - (f); repeals and replaces subsection 10.1(2)(b) and adds subsection (c) and (d).

Beverage Container Recycling Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 177/2008 amends clause 10(1)(b) (refunds), subsection 18(3) (Board resolution), section 22 (expiry date).

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta Reg. 159/2008 amends subsections 3.012(e)(ii) and 1.020(2.1). Subsection 1.020(2.2) is repealed. Section 1.030 (Exemption - agents) is added to the regulation. Alta. Reg. 180/2008 adds subsection 12.150(12) (release of information by Board).

Pipeline Regulation (Pipeline Act): Alta Reg. 160/2008 amends subsections 1(6). Subsection 1(7) is repealed. Section 1.1 (Exemption - agents) is added to the regulation.

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Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: 2007, c. 27 (as amended by 2008, c. 26) amends the entry for Anhluut'ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga'asanskwhl Nisga'a [a.k.a. Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Park]

Elevating Devices Safety Regulation (Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg. 243/2008 amends the Schedule by repealing reference to CAN/CSA Z98-01 with standard, CAN/CSA Z98-07. Column 2 of Item 4 is also amended.

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Fire Extinguisher Servicing Regulation (Fire Prevention Act): Amendment 2008-75 in force 01/01/09 is found in the Gazette of New Brunswick, July 2, 2008, p. 1150.

Fire Prevention and Inspection Regulation (Fire Prevention Act): Amendments 2008-71 & 2008-73 in force 01/01/09 are found in the Gazette of New Brunswick, July 2, 2008, p. 1147.

Plumbing Licensing and Inspection Regulation (Plumbing Installation and Inspection Act): Amendment 2008-76 in force 01/01/09 is found in the Gazette of New Brunswick, July 2, 2008, p. 1154.

Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detectors Regulation (Fire Prevention Act): Amendment 2008-74 in force 01/01/09 is found in the Gazette of New Brunswick, July 2, 2008, p. 1148.

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Amusement Devices (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): Amending regulation O. Reg. 249/08 is in force 01/01/09. See the Ontario Gazette, No. 31, August 2, 2008, p. 2004.

Building Code (Building Code Act, 1992): O. Reg. 205/08 amends the Building Code, effective April 1, 2010. See the Ontario Gazette, July 5, 2008.

Certification and Training of Elevating Device Mechanics (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): Amending regulation O. Reg. 250/08 is in force 01/01/09. See the Ontario Gazette, No. 31, August 2, 2008, p. 2009.

Elevating Devices (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): Amending regulation O. Reg. 252/08 is in force 01/01/09. See the Ontario Gazette, No. 31, August 2, 2008, p. 2013.

Needle Safety (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Amending regulation O. Reg. 317/08 is in force April 1, 2009. See the Ontario Gazette, Oct. 4, 2008, No. 40, p. 1103.

Certification of Drinking-Water System Operators and Water and Quality Analysts (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 323/08 amends definitions "limited groundwater subsystem", "limited surface water subsystem" and "limited system". Subsection 8(3) is repealed and replaced. Subsections 10(3)(a) - (b) and 10(5) are repealed and replaced. Subsection 10(3)(b.1) is added to the regulation. In section 13, several references to limited systems and subsystems are replaced with the phrase "drinking water system".

Compliance and Enforcement (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 328/08 amends the definition of "infraction" in subsection 5(1).

Drinking-Water Systems (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 326/08 adds section 8.0.1 (Systems regulated under the Health Protection and Promotion Act). Section 4.1 is amended to reference the new section.

Drinking-Water Testing Services (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 322/08 repeals and replaces 6(3)(ii)(A) and repeals subsection (D). Subsection 12(3) is amended and (3.1) is added to the regulation. Section 12.1 (Drinking water systems governed under Health Protection and Promotion Act) is added to the regulation. Subsection 13(1)(4) and 15(8.1) are repealed and replaced.

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Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, February 27, 2008, p. 690. The amendments concern authorization exemptions under section 22 of the Act.

Regulation respecting the application of section 32 of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, January 10, 2007, No. 2, p. 63.

Regulation respecting the application of the Building Act (Building Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, December 12, 2007, No. 50, p. 3891.

Regulation respecting greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles and fees for excess emissions (Environment Quality Act). The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, January 3, 2008, p. 19.

Regulation respecting hazardous materials (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, February 20, 2008, No. 8, p. 663.

Regulation respecting joint sector-based associations on occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, October 29, 2008, No. 44, p. 5070.

Regulation respecting the landfilling and incineration of residual materials (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, August 6, 2008, No. 32, p. 3215.

Land Protection and Rehabilitation Regulation (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, February 20, 2008, No. 8, p. 663. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, September 10, 2008, No. 8, p. 4588.

Regulation respecting the mandatory declaration of water withdrawals (Environment Quality Act): Draft new regulation may be found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, November 5, 2008, No. 45, p. 5079.

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety and the Safety Code for the Construction Industry (An Act respecting occupational health and safety; An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, October 22, 2008, No. 43, p. 5029.

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, October 3, 2007, p. 2785.

Regulation respecting the protection of waters from pleasure craft discharges (Environment Quality Act): A draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, December 19, 2007, p. 3977.

Prohibition of sale of dishwashing detergents (Environment Quality Act): Proposed new regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, December 12, 2007, No. 50, p. 3913.

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 Qu�bec, August 29, 2007, p. 2474.

Regulation under the Tobacco Act (Tobacco Act): Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, March 5, 2008, p. 715.

Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, January 23, 2008, p. 485. The amendments are in regard to non-watertight secondary treatment systems.

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 Qu�bec, July 11, 2007, p. 2109.

Regulation respecting wood burning appliances: Proposed new regulation under the Environment Quality Act is found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, April 23, 2008, p. 1212.

Highway Safety Code: More sections of 2007, c. 40 and 2008, c. 14 are now proclaimed in force regarding radar warning devices and photo radar devices. See especially sections 251, 332, 334, 359.3, 592.1-592.4, 597.1, 634.3; and section 440.1 regarding winter tires. Also, more sections of 2004, c. 2 are now proclaimed in forcestriking out wording in sections 63.1, 81 and 108.

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Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes

B620-03 (R2008) Highway Tanks and Portable Tanks for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

B621-03 (R2008) Selection and Use of Highway Tanks, Portable Tanks, Cargo Compartments, and Containers for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, and 9

B622-03 (R2008) Selection and Use of Highway Tanks, Multi-Unit Tank Car Tanks, and Portable Tanks, for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Class 2

C827-98 (R2008) Energy Performance Standard for Food Service Refrigerators and Freezers

P.6-1993 (R2008) Testing Method for Measuring Thermal and Operating Efficiencies of Gas-Fired Pool Heaters

S471-04 (R2008) General requirements, design criteria, the environment, and loads

Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes g�n�rales du Canada - Normes