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 June 2009. 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 April and May 2009. 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Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of June under which they were made (Governing Act).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 2009-3 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.

Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations (Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act): Proposed regulations replace Canada Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations (SOR/79-82) and Canada Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Regulations (SOR/90-791). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 18, 2009, p. 1096.

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.

Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations (Motor Vehicle Transport Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 14, 2009, p. 655.

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 are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 21, 2009, p. 418.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): 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. Proposed amendments regarding electronic stability control systems are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 14, 2009, p. 674. Proposed amendments (various) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 2, 2009, p. 1368.

Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Drilling and Production Regulations (Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act): New regulations replace Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations (SOR/93-23) and Newfoundland Offshore Area Petroleum Production and Conservation Regulations (SOR 95-103). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 18, 2009, p. 1136.

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.

Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling and Production Regulations (Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act ): New regulations replace Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations (SOR/92-676) and Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Production and Conservation Regulations (SOR/95-190). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 18, 2009, p. 1166.

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 7, 2009, p. 284.

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.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 2, 2009, p. 1376.

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.

Hazardous Products Act: SOR/2009-109 repeals item 17 from Part I of Schedule I and adds item 3 under Part II of Schedule I regarding glass doors and enclosures. SOR/2009-111 adds item 4 to Part II of Schedule I regarding corded window covering products.

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2009-1 amends Part 1 of the DSL by deleting 2 substances and adding 5. SOR/2009-2 adds 13 substances to Part 1, 1 substance to Part 2, 12 substances to Part 3, and 1 substance to Part 4. SOR/2009-39 adds 9 substances to Part 1, 2 substances to Part 2, 14 substances to Part 3, 2 substances to Part 4, and 1 substance to Part 5. SOR/2009-82 deletes 3 substances from Part 1 and adds 3 substances to Part 2. SOR/2009-106 adds 3 substances to Part 1 and 13 substances to Part 3 of the DSL.

Exclusion List Regulations, 2007 (Canadian Environmental Asessment Act): SOR/2009-88 amends the regulation to reduce the duplication in the provincial and federal assessment processes. Projects under the Building Canada plan have been excluded by adding them to this regulation. Where the provincial process meets prescribed requirements related to the content of the environmental assessment and public participation, the Minister may wave the requirement of a federal environmental assessment.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2009-79 is reenacting sections 105, 121, 131, 135 and 301 of Schedule IV to extend their expiration dates. The safety requirements referenced through the Technical Standard Documents remain in force.

Pest Control Products Incident Reporting Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): SOR/2009-94 amends several sections regarding translation delays, scientific studies, incidents in the United States, and cases where registrants cease to be registrants of a product.

Sulphur in Gasoline Regulation (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR 2009-93 amends the English version by replacing paragraph 1.1(c) which aligns the English and French versions.

Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act): SOR/2009-20 replaces Schedule I (Animals Listed as Fauna and Plants Listed as Flora in the Appendices to the Convention).

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Motor Vehicle Act: The section of 2007, c. 14 (as amended by 2008, c. 42) which adds clause 26(1)(g) is now proclaimed in force regarding the refusal of a driver's licence for refusal of payment of alimony or support.

Wildlife Act: The sections of 2008, c. 33, which replace the definition of officer in section 1(1) and replace section 51(1) (a) and (b) describing who may be issued guide outfitter licences, are now proclaimed in force.

Contaminated Sites Regulation (Environmental Management Act): Environmental media to which the Regulation applies has been be expanded to include vapours, in addition to soil, water and sediment. B.C. Reg. 341/2008 amends the regulation by implementing part of a series of changes to include new standards in what constitutes a contaminated site and remediation. B.C. Reg. 343/2008 amends the regulation by implementing part of a series of amendments to environmental legislation. Schedule 10 (Generic Numerical Soil and Water Standards) is simplified by eliminating the Practical Quantification Limits (PQLs). Requirements for an assertion by a responsible person that ecological receptors will not be significantly impacted have been removed. Schedule 11 (Generic Numerical Vapour Standards) has been added to the regulation.

Hazardous Waste Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 63/2009 replaces section 43(1) which requires registering hazardous waste if the quantity is greater than the amount set out in Column II of Schedule 6.

Integrated Pest Management Regulation (Integrated Pest Management Act): B.C. Reg. 426/2008 and 427/2008 amends sections 5, 21, 64, 71 and 78, to regulate the application of pesticides to control mosquitoes and the spread of the West NileVirus. Subsection 64(3) has been replaced and outlines the public notice required when applying pesticides to control mosquitoes, including written notice to apiaries registered under the Bees Act. Section 78 is amended to control the conditions under which methoprene may be used.

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): B.C. Reg. 351/2008 amends the regulation to repeal and replace definitions for golf cart and utility vehicle. Division 24 (Vehicles of Unusual Size, Weight or Operating Characteristics) has been repealed and replaced. Several other amendments have been also amended to reflect the new Division 24. This division deals with vehicles such as golf cars and low and zero emission vehicles.

Reviewable Projects Regulation (Environmental Assessment Act): B.C. Reg. 40/2009 adds the definition of a proposed facility to section 7 and adds proposed facility to section 8(1) and (2).

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Pesticides and Fertilizers Licence Regulation (Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Act): Man Reg. 185/2008 amends the regulation to add several definitions and references to the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) and its regulations. The amendments and additions deal with restrictions and licencing of pesticide dealers., including displaying products containing capsaicin. As well, section 7 (Disposal of pesticides and containers) has been repealed and replaced.

Workers Compensation Act: Man. Reg. 188/2008 amends the Act to update the compensation amounts for 2009.

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Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): N.S. Reg. 32/2009 amends the regulation to add Schedule D (Intermediate Weight Roads). References to Maximum Axle Weights for B-train Routes have been replaced with the term 'Intermediate Weight Roads'.

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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.

Electrical Safety Code (Electricity Act, 1998): O. Reg. 453/08 updates references to the Canadian Electrical Code to the 2009 edition. In force May 1, 2009. See the Ontario Gazette, January 3, 2009, No. 1, p. 1576.

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.

Electrical Safety Code (Electricity Act, 1998): O. Reg. 453/08 updates the reference to the Canadian Electrical Code in section 1, effective May 1, 2009.

Safety Inspections (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 42/09 repeals section 11.1 (inspection stickers - City of Ottawa) effective May 1, 2009.

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Construction Code (Building Act): Proposed amendment is found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, May 6, 2009, p. 1632.

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 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 threatened or vulnerable wildlife species and their habitats (An Act respecting threatened or vulnerable species): Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, March 11, 2009, p. 533.

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 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.

Forest Protection Regulation (Forest Act): O.C. 442-2009 amends sections 1 and 2 by replacing the year 2009 with 2010.

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Occupational Health and Safety Regulations: Regulation109/2008 replaces section 77 (smoking), in force May 31, 2009. See Saskatchewan Gazette, Nov. 14, 2008, p. 780.

Reservoir Development Area Regulations (E-10.2, Reg. 1) (Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act, 2005): Sask. Reg. 24/2009 amends the appendix with respect to the maps for the Blackstrap and Lake Diefenbaker Reservoir Development Areas.

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