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 January 2010. 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 December 2009 to February 2010. 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Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of November 2009 under which they were made (Governing Act).

Documents that will be on the web and the 2010-1 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.

Aviation Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (Canada Labour Code Part II): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 19, 2009, p. 2749.

Benzene in Gasoline Regulations (Miscellaneous Program) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 8, 2009, p. 2330.

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 Environmental Protection Act: Proposed amendments to add substances to Schedule 1 are found in Canada Gazette, Part I, May 16, 2009, pp. 1457, 1470 and 1481. Proposed amendments to add toxic substances to Schedule 1 are found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 3, 2009, pp. 3006, 3017 and 3026.

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.

Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 6, 2009, p. 1658.

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.

Fire and Boat Drills Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 10, 2009, p. 3081.

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.

Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code Part II): Proposed replacement regulations for the Marine Occupational Safety and Health Regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 22, 2009, p. 2535.

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.

National Energy Board Cost Recovery Regulations (National Energy Board Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 8, 2009, p. 2363.

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.

PCB Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 26, 2009, p. 2915.

Pest Control Products Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Draft amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 14, 2009, p. 3415.

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.

Regulations Prescribing Circumstances for Granting Waivers Pursuant to Section 147 of the Act (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 14, 2009, p. 3406.

Species at Risk Act: Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 5, 2009, pp. 3620, 3669.

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.

Marine Liability Act: 2009, c. 21, ss. 1-10, 12, and 14-16 are now in force making amendments to Parts 3 and 4 as well as the new maritime lien for ship suppliers.

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Forest Resources Improvement Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 206/2009 amends the regulation so its expiration date is now February 28, 2011.

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Workers Compensation Act): The 2010 Proposed Amendments for Consultation are to be found on the Worksafe BC website. Consultation period ends 4:30 pm Friday, December 18, 2009.

Motor Vehicle Act: Sections of S.B.C. 2008, c. 42 have come into force. Section 25 is amended to require applicants to provide proof of Canadian citizenship in addition to other requirements where applicants request the licence indicates Canadian citizenship. Section 31 is amended in consequence of changes to section 25. Amendments to section 26.1 empowers the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia to cancel a licence that indicates Canadian citizenship.

Gas Safety Regulation (Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg 134/2009 amends the regulation to add section 3.1 (Relation to the Safety Standards General Regulation). Section 20 and paragraph 8(1)(d) has been repealed. Sections 6, 7 and 8 dealing with gas fitter certificates have been amended.

Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure, Vessel, and Refrigeration Safety Regulation (Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg. 133/2009 has amended the regulation to update references to various standards. B.C. Reg. 134/2009 has added definitions for "fifth class plant", "first class plant", "fluid heating plant", "fourth class plant", "heating plant", "second class plant", " standardized certificate of competency", "steam heating plant", "steam heating plant" and "third class plant". Various sections throughout have been amended to reflect changes in terminology. Sections 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 30 and 47 - 53 have been repealed. Sections 9 (Marine (steam) certificate competency) , 20 (What a first, second, third or fourth class power engineer may do), 23 (Fifth class power engineer's certificate of qualification), 24 (What a fifth class power engineer may do), 26 (What a refrigeration operator may do), 31 (Application procedure for an oil well boiler operator's certificate of qualification) and 32 (What an oil well boiler operator may do) have been repealed and replaced.

Electricians Licensing Regulation (Electricians' Licence Act): Man. Reg. 146/2009 amends the regulation to update sections 15 and 18. Reference to "non-energized trench cables" has been added to the schedule.

Air Quality Regulations (Environment Act): N.S. Reg. 261/2009 amends the regulation to lower caps for sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions in section 6 and Schedule C.

Environmental Assessment Regulations (Environment Act): N.S. Reg. 277/2009 amends the regulation to establish small scale refinery projects as Class 1 undertakings in Schedule A.

Renewable Energy Standard Regulations (Electricity Act): N.S. Reg. 303/2009 amends the regulation to change the year of commencement of renewable low impact electricity standards to 2011.

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.

General (Toxic Reduction Act, 2009, 2009, c. 19): This is a proposed regulation under the Toxic Reduction Act, 2009.

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

Regulation respecting accident reports (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, Oct. 14, 2009, p. 3504.

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 charges payable for the disposal of residual materials ((Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, Nov. 25, 2009, p. 3885.

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.

Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises (Environment Quality Act): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, Nov. 25, 2009, p. 3871.

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 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 (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, Sept. 30, 2009, p. 3437.

Regulation respecting the implementation of the provisions relating to industrial accidents and occupational diseases contained in the Agreement on Social Security between the Gouvernement du Qu�bec and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, Oct. 28, 2009, p. 3581.

Regulation respecting threatened or vulnerable plant species and their habitats Act respecting threatened or vulnerable species): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, Sept. 2, 2009, p. 3241.

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 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 to amend the Agricultural Operations Regulation (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, May 20, 2009, p. 1707

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting pits and quarries (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, May 20, 2009, p. 1726.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the landfilling and incineration of residual materials and the Regulation respecting the charges payable for the disposal of residual materials (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, May 20, 2009, p. 1721.

Regulation to amend the Safety Code for the Construction Industry (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, July 8, 2009, p. 2080. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, August 19, 2009, p. 2941.

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

Saskatchewan Fire Code Regulations (Fire Prevention Act, 1992): Sask. Reg. 86/2009 amends subsections 2(1)(e) and 3(1) to make reference to the National Fire Code of Canada 2005.

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