CCOHS UPDATING SERVICE
May 2001
The CCOHS legislation updating service provides information you need to keep you up to date on legislative changes in all Canadian jurisdictions up to May 2001. We welcome your comments on this service. You can contact us at clientservices@ccohs.ca
CONTENTS
1. Legislation in progress/proposed
4. New documents for the 2001-2 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
1. LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
1A. ACTS
The following list contains the names of current federal, provincial and territorial bills relevant to the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series. It is updated monthly. Items proclaimed in force will remain until the end of the current session.
Note: If a bill has reached "Royal assent" this does not necessarily mean it is in force (effective). The notation NIF in the Effective Date field indicates 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.
1A. CANADA
37th Parliament, 1st Session
INTERNET: http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/bills.asp?Language=E&Parl=37&ses=1
SENATE BILLS
BILL: S-2
TITLE: Marine Liability Act [new act]
AMENDS: Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. A-12);
Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act (S.C. 1987, C. 3);
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (S.C.
1988, c. 28); Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33);
Merchant Seamen Compensation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. M-6); Canada Oil and Gas
Operations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7); Canada Shipping Act (R.S.C. 1985, c.
S-9).
STATUS: Passed by Senate 31/01/01
EFFECTIVE: 90 days after Royal Assent
BILL: S-3
TITLE: Motor Vehicle Transport Act
AMENDS: Energy Supplies Emergency Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-9)
STATUS: First Reading - 31/01/01
BILL: S-4
TITLE: Federal Law - Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1
AMENDS: Energy Supplies Emergency Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-9); Explosives Act
(R.S.C. 1985, c. E-17); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7);
Pesticide Residue Compensation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-10).
STATUS: First Reading - 31/01/01
HOUSE OF COMMONS
BILL: C-5
TITLE: An Act respecting the protection of wildlife species in Canada [new act]
AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37); Migratory
Birds Convention Act, 1994 (S.C. 1994, c. 22); Wild Animal and Plant Protection
and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (S.C. 1992, c.
52).
STATUS: First Reading - 02/02/01
BILL: C-10
TITLE: Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act [new act]
STATUS: First Reading - 20/02/01
BILL: C-14
TITLE: Canada Shipping Act, 2001 [new act]
AMENDS: Canada Marine Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10); Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic
Accord Implementation Act (S.C. 1987, c. 3); Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore
Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (S.C. 1988, c. 28); Canada Oil
and Gas Operations (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7); Canadian Environmental Protection
Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33); Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation
and Safety Board Act (S.C. 1989, c. 3); Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14);
Canada Labour Code (Part II - Occupational Safety and Health) (R.S.C. 1985, c.
L-2); Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c. 40); Merchant Seamen
Compensation Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. M-6); Non-Smoker's Health Act (R.S.C. 1985,
c. 15 (4th Supp.)); Northwest Territories Waters Act (S.C. 1992, c. 39);
Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9); Yukon Waters Act (S.C. 1992,
c. 40)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 01/03/01
BILL: C-19
TITLE: An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 20/03/01
BILL: C-27
TITLE: Nuclear Fuel Waste Act [new act]
STATUS: 1st Reading - 25/04/01
1A. ALBERTA
4th Session, 24th Legislature
INTERNET: www.assembly.ab.ca/pro/bills/ba-main.asp
BILL: 13
TITLE: Energy Statutes Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.A. 1980, c. O-5); Pipeline Act
(R.S.A. 1980, c. P-8)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: 30/06/00
BILL: 24
TITLE: Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves and Natural Areas Amendment Act,
2000
AMENDS: Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves and Natural Areas Act (R.S.A.
1980, c. W-8); Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 1980, c. P-30)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 18
EFFECTIVE: NIF
1A. BRITISH COLUMBIA
5th Session, 36th Parliament
INTERNET: www.legis.gov.bc.ca/proceedings/bills.htm
BILL: 20
TITLE: Drinking Water Protection Act [new act]
AMENDS: Commercial River Rafting Safety Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 56);
Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 119); Forest Practices Code of
British Columbia Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159); Health Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.
179); Oil and Gas Commission Act (S.B.C. 1998, c. 39); Water Act (R.S.B.C.
1996, c. 483).
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/04/01
CITATION: 2001, c. 9
EFFECTIVE: NIF
1A. MANITOBA
2nd Session, 37th Legislature
INTERNET: www.gov.mb.ca/leg-asmb/misc/billstatus.html
BILL: 8
TITLE: The Mines and Minerals Amendment Act
AMENDS: The Mines and Minerals Act (S.M. 1991-92, c. 9)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 13/12/00
BILL: 11
TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act
AMENDS: The Highway Traffic Act (S.M. 1985-86, c. 3)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 15/12/00
1A. NEW BRUNSWICK
3rd Session, 54th Legislative Assembly
INTERNET: http://www.gov.nb.ca/legis/status/54-3.htm
BILL: 7
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 47
EFFECTIVE: 06/12/00
BILL: 8
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act (A.N.B. 1994, c. W-14)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 48
EFFECTIVE: 01/01/01
BILL: 9
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 49
EFFECTIVE: 01/01/01
BILL: 10
TITLE: Special Payment to Certain Dependent Spouses of Deceased Workers Act
[new Act]
STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. S-12.107
EFFECTIVE: 06/12/00
1A. NEWFOUNDLAND
2nd Session, 44th General Assembly
INTERNET: http://www.gov.nf.ca/hoa/business/progress.htm
BILL: 12
TITLE: An Act respecting Environmental Assessment [replaces current act]
STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/05/00
CITATION: 2000, c. E-14.1
EFFECTIVE: 11/08/00
BILL: 26
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. H-3)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 26
EFFECTIVE: 14/12/00
BILL: 38
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Smoke-Free Environment Act
AMENDS: Smoke-Free Environment Act (S.N. 1993, c. S-16.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 23
EFFECTIVE: 01/01/02
1A. NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
3rd Session, 14th Legislative Assembly
INTERNET: www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/Legislation/MainActs.html
BILL: 4
TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. W-6)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/07/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 11
EFFECTIVE: 07/07/00
BILL: 5
TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act, No. 2
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. W-6)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/07/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: 07/07/00
BILL: 11
TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act, No. 3
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. W-6)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/11/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 21
EFFECTIVE: 01/01/01
1A. NOVA SCOTIA
1st Session, 58th General Assembly
INTERNET: www.gov.ns.ca/legi/legc/~bills.htm
BILL: 12
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Mineral Resources Act
AMENDS: Mineral Resources Act (S.N.S. 1990, c. 18)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 23/11/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 28
TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 14
EFFECTIVE: 08/06/00
BILL: 32
TITLE: Water Resources Protection Act [new act]
STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 10
EFFECTIVE: 01/10/00
BILL: 43
TITLE: An Act to amend the Energy and Mineral Resources Conservation Act, the Petroleum
Resources Act and the Pipeline Act
AMENDS: Energy and Mineral Resources Conservation Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 147);
Pipeline Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 345)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: 08/06/00
BILL: 58
TITLE: Fire Safety Act
REPEALS: Fire Prevention Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 171); Lightning Rod Act
(R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 257)
AMENDS: Electrical Installation and Inspection Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 141)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 06/06/00
BILL: 63
TITLE: An Act to amend the Labour Standards Code
AMENDS: Labour Standards Code (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 246)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/11/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 35
EFFECTIVE: 31/12/00
BILL: 67
TITLE: Crane Operators and Power Engineers Act [new act]
REPEALS: Stationary Engineers Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 440)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/11/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 23
EFFECTIVE: 01/09/01
BILL: 68
TITLE: An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act
AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 7)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/11/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 38
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 73
TITLE: Nature Reserves Protection Act [new act]
STATUS: 1st Reading - 02/11/00
BILL: 76
TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 06/11/00
BILL: 77
TITLE: Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act [new act]
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/11/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 22
1A. ONTARIO
2nd Session, 37th Parliament
INTERNET: www.ontla.on.ca
No relevant legislation
1A. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
2nd Session, 61st General Assembly
INTERNET: http://www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/index.php3
BILL: 17
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. H-5)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 17
EFFECTIVE: 20/12/00
BILL: 23
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act
AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. O-1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 15
EFFECTIVE: NIF
1A. QUEBEC
1st Session, 36th National Assembly
BILL: 52
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Fire Investigations Act
AMENDS: Fire Investigations Act (R.S.Q. c. E-8)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/06/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 33
EFFECTIVE: 19/06/99
BILL: 58
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Safety Code and other legislative provisions
AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q. c. C-24.2); An Act respecting owners and
operators of heavy vehicles (S.Q. 1998, c. 40)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 66
EFFECTIVE: Sections in force 13/12/99; rest NIF
BILL: 61
TITLE: An Act respecting the Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec
AMENDS: Conservation and Development of Wildlife Act (R.S.Q. c, C-61.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/06/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 36
EFFECTIVE: 01/12/99
BILL: 79
TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting occupational health and safety
AMENDS: The Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c. S-2.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 87
EFFECTIVE: 20/12/99
BILL: 90
TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act and other legislation as
regards the management of residual materials
AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., s. Q-2)
CITATION: 1999, c. 75
EFFECTIVE: 01/05/00; amendments establishing sections 53.6 to 53.27 - 01/01/01
BILL: 91
TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act concerning the procedure for
environmental impact assessment and review of certain projects
AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., s. Q-2)
CITATION: 1999, c. 76
EFFECTIVE: 16/12/99
BILL: 103
TITLE: AN Act to amend the Act respecting the Société Québécoise de
récupération et de recyclage
AMENDS: Act respecting the Société Québécoise de récupération et de recyclage
(R.S.Q., c. S-22.01)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 47
EFFECTIVE: 13/12/00
BILL: 112
TITLE: Fire Safety Act
REPEALS: Fire Investigations Act (R.S.Q. c. E-8); Fire Prevention Act (R.S.Q.
c. P-23)
AMENDS: An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases
(R.S.Q. c. A-3.001)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 20
EFFECTIVE: 01/09/00
BILL: 130
TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code and the Act respecting
transportation by taxi
AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q. c. C-24.2)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 31
EFFECTIVE: 01/07/00
BILL: 148
TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting the Ministère de l'Environnement and
The Environment Quality Act
AMENDS: Ministry of Environment Act (R.S.Q., c. M-15.2.1); Environment Quality
Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2).
CITATION: 2000, c. 60
EFFECTIVE: 20/12/00
BILL: 152
TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting the conservation and development of
wildlife and the Act respecting hunting and fishing rights in the James Bay and
New Québec territories
AMENDS: Conservation and Development of Wildlife Act (R.S.Q., c. C-61.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 48
EFFECTIVE: 13/12/00
BILL: 156
TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act and other legislative
provisions with regard to land protection and rehabilitation
AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2).
STATUS: Second Reading - 06/12/00
BILL: 172
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Safety Code and the Automobile Insurance Act
AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q. c. C-24.2)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 64
EFFECTIVE: 45 days after Royal Assent
1A. SASKATCHEWAN
2nd Session, 24th Legislative Assembly
INTERNET: www.legassembly.sk.ca/bills/progbill.htm
BILL: 10
TITLE: Oil and Gas Commission Amendment Act, 2001
AMENDS: Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.S. 1978, c. O-2)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 05/04/01
BILL: 12
TITLE: Water Corporation Amendment Act, 2001
AMENDS: Water Corporation Act (S.S. W-4.1 (1983-84))
STATUS: 1st Reading - 06/04/01
1A. YUKON
2nd Session, 30th Legislative Assembly
BILL: 31
TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicles Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.Y. 1986, c. 118)
STATUS: R.A. 14/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 18
1. LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
1B. REGULATIONS
1B. CANADA
Canada Industrial Relations Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed replacement regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 20, 2001, p. 443.
Canada Labour Standards Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments to section 33 (immediate family) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 27, 2001, p. 255.
Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (Canada Labour Code): A proposed amendment to section 9.40(f) is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 20, 2001, p. 164.
Canada Oil and Gas Certificate of Fitness Regulations (Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 1, 2000, p. 2086.
Canada Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations (Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 7, 2001, p. 1307.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Proposed amendments to Schedules 2 and 4 may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 10, 2001, (see index, p. 447).
Controlled Products Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 20, 2001, p. 156.
Crewing Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 7, 2000, p. 3160.
Disposal at Sea Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed replacement regulations for the Ocean Dumping Regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 17, 2001, p. 500 (as well as regulations respecting the Form and Content of an Application for a Permit for Disposal at Sea, p. 509).
Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): References to proposed amendments to Schedule I may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 3, 2001, p. 278
Migratory Birds Sanctuary Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 13, 2001, p. 79.
Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulation (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 2, 2000, p. 3612. Also, proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 3, 2001, p. 787.
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments to the Motorcycle Brake Systems Standard may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 20, 2001, p. 189. Proposed amendments (Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 3 2001, p. 751. Also, proposed amendments (Lighting System, Retroreflective Devices and Headlamp Concealment Devices) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 24, 2001, p. 1054.
National Energy Board Cost Recovery Regulations (National Energy Board Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 6, 2001, p. 28.
National Energy Board Rules of Practice and Procedure (National Energy Board Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 4, 2000, p. 3426.
Pest Control Products Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 16, 2000, p. 3005.
Safety Management Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 20, 2001, p. 190.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): The proposed "clear language" version may be found in the Supplement to the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 7, 1999.
1B. QUEBEC
Environmental Impact Assessment and Review (Environmental Quality Act): Proposed amendments to the Regulation respecting environmental impact assessments and review may be found in the Quebec Gazette, February 21, 2001, No. 8, p. 1229 and March 7, 2001, No. 10, p. 1313.
Elimination of Residual Materials (Environment Quality Act): The proposed regulation may be found in the October 25, 2000 edition of the Quebec Gazette, p. 5187.
Quality of Drinking Water (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulations may be found in the Quebec Gazette, Part 2, July 12, 2000, No. 28, p. 3597.
Recovery and reclamation of used oils, oil containers and used oil filters (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulations may be found in the Quebec Gazette, Part 2, June 7, 2000, No. 23, p. 2562.
Rules of procedure relating to the conduct of public hearings (Environment Quality Act): Amendments to the regulation may be found in the Quebec Gazette, March 7, 2001, No. 10, p. 1311.
The following list contains information about amendments which have come into force between March 2001 and April 2001, and have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff. The amended legislation will appear on subsequent issues of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation
2. CANADA
ACTS
Canada Oil and Gas Operations: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 5 now in force, sections 3 and 5.01 are amended.
Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 32, the Act is amended in various sections to change references to the new Canada National Parks Act.
Northwest Territories Waters Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 32, section 2(1) is replaced.
Territorial Lands Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 32, section 3(3) is replaced.
REGULATIONS
Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environment Protection Act, 1999): Regulation SOR/2001-77 adds 20 chemicals to Part I, one chemical to Part II, and deletes 10 chemicals from Part II. SOR/2001-78 adds 94 chemicals to Part I and 51 chemicals to Part II of the DSL. SOR/2001-109 adds 1 chemical to Part I of the DSL. SOR/2001-110 adds 6 chemicals to Part I and 10 chemicals to Part II of the DSL.
Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act): Regulation SOR/2001-90 replaces Table I.2 (Overabundant Species) in Schedule 1 for Quebec and Manitoba and adds same for Saskatchewan and Nunavut.
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Regulation SOR/2001-116 amends Schedule IV by specifying new expiration dates for sections 108 (lighting systems and retroreflective devices), 131 (school bus pedestrian safety devices), and 206 (door locks and door retention components). Regulation SOR/2001-117 amends definitions in section 2(1) to relieve power-assisted bicycles from having to comply with federal safety standards, provided they possess certain technical characteristics.
National Energy Board Act Part VI (Oil and Gas) Regulations (Miscellaneous Program) (National Energy Board Act): Regulation SOR/2001-120 corrects non-substantive problems (previous amendments omitted and now restored to sections 23 and 29; section 16 corrected).
National Energy Board Cost Recovery Regulations (National Energy Board Act): Regulation SOR/2001-89 amends the regulation in several sections in order to integrate commodity pipelines (pipelines which carry a commodity other than oil or gas) into the National Energy Board cost recovery methodology.
2. MANITOBA
REGULATIONS
Conservation Agreement Forms Regulation (Conservation Agreements Act): Regulation 37/2001 adds Schedule B (Notice of Intent to File a Caveat under subsection 7(3) of the Act).
2. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
REGULATIONS
Code for Plumbing Services (Environmental Protection Act): Regulation 2001-86 adopts the National Plumbing Code of Canada 1995 Edition as the plumbing code for PEI, and makes amendments reflecting this.
Ozone Depleting Substances and Replacement Regulations (Environmental Protection Act): Regulation 2001-61 amends the regulation in several places in order to comply with the "National Action Plan for Recovery, Recycling and Reclamation of CFCs" developed by the Canadian Council of Ministers. Included in the amendments is an addition to Schedule A (Category III Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)).
2. QUEBEC
ACTS
Conservation and Development of Wildlife Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 56 (Bill 170), minor changes are made to sections 37, 104, 111 and 122.
Environment Quality Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 56 (Bill 170), a minor change is made to the definition of "municipality" in section 1.
An Act respecting the establishment and enlargement of certain waste elimination sites: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 56 (Bill 170), a minor change is made in section 3.
Highway Safety Code: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 56 (Bill 170), a minor change is made to the definition of "municipality" in section 4 and to section 207.
Pesticides Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 56 (Bill 170), minor changes are made to sections 18, 19, 20, 74, 102 and 103.
The following documents were repealed by the respective jurisdictions and are removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of April 2001. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).
3. CANADA
TITLE: Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations for Uranium and
Thorium Mines
CITATION: SOR/79-636
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada Labour Code (Part II – Occupational Safety and
Health
TITLE: Country Elevator Agents and Managers Hours of Work Regulations, 1979
CITATION: SOR 79-248
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada Labour Code (Part III)
TITLE: Règlement de 1979 sur la durée du travail des agents et directeurs
d'élévateurs régionaux
CITATION: SOR/79-248
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Code canadien du travail, Partie III
TITLE: Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CITATION: R.S.C. 1985, c. 16 (4th Supp.)
3. ALBERTA
TITLE: Storage Tank System Management Regulation
CITATION: Alta. Reg. 291/95
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Government Organization Act
3. BRITISH COLUMBIA
TITLE: Occupational Environment Regulations
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 128/74
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workplace Act
TITLE: Regulation re Coverage of Farming Industry
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 434/82
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act
TITLE: WHMIS and First Aid Applicability Regulation
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 377/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act
3. ONTARIO
TITLE: Forms Regulation
CITATION: Ont. Reg. 14/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act
TITLE: Code for Determination of Lead in Blood and Urine
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Determination of Mercury in Blood and Urine
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Measuring Airborne Asbestos Fibres
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Measuring Airborne Benzene
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Measuring Airborne Lead
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Measuring Airborne Mercury
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Measuring Airborne Silica
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Measuring Airborne Vinyl Chloride
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Respiratory Equipment for Benzene
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Respiratory Equipment for Lead
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Respiratory Equipment for Mercury
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Respiratory Equipment for Silica
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Respiratory Equipment for Vinyl Chloride
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Forms Regulation
CITATION: Ont. Reg. 15/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Ontario Water Resources Act
3. QUEBEC
TITLE: Exercise of the powers of the Minister of the Environment and
Wildlife
CITATION: O.C. 1066-97
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Conservation and Development of Wildlife Act
3. SASKATCHEWAN
TITLE: Pesticide Prohibition Regulations, 1985
CITATION: R.R.S., c. P-8, r. 1
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Pest Control Products (Saskatchewan) Act
3. YUKON
TITLE: Private Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations
CITATION: O.I.C. 1974/65
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Public Health and Safety Act
The following documents will be on the 2001-2 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD-ROM series. Older regulations and acts are still being added to the product to increase comprehensiveness. The information will be presented under the respective jurisdiction in the following manner: Title of the document, Governing Act (if necessary), and citation.
4. CANADA
TITLE: Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines
CITATION: 2nd ed. 1996
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada Labour Code (Part II - Occupational Safety and
Health)
TITLE: Gasoline and Gasoline Blend Dispensing Flow Rate Regulations
CITATION: SOR/2000-43
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act
TITLE: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations
CITATION: SOR/2000-210
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Nuclear Safety and Control Act
TITLE: Railway Safety Management System Regulations
CITATION: SOR/2001-37
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Railway Safety Act
4. ALBERTA
TITLE: Environment Grant Regulation
CITATION: Alta. Reg. 182/2000
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Government Organization Act
TITLE: Guide 60: Upstream Petroleum Industry Flaring Guide
CITATION: June 1999
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act
TITLE: Guide 64: Facility Inspection Manual
CITATION: April 2000
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act
4. BRITISH COLUMBIA
TITLE: British Columbia Approved Water Quality Guidelines (Criteria)
CITATION: 1998 Edition
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Management Act
TITLE: Rebate of Waste Management Fees Regulation
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 267/2000)
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Waste Management Act
TITLE: Water Regulation
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 204/88
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Water Act
4. MANITOBA
TITLE: Eligible Conservation Agencies Regulation
CITATION: Man. Reg. 152/98
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Conservation Agreements Act
TITLE: Regional Waste Management Authorities Act
CITATION: C.C.S.M., c. R38
4. NEW BRUNSWICK
TITLE: Wellfield Protected Area Designation Order
CITATION: N.B. Reg. 2000-47
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Clean Water Act
TITLE: Special Payment to Certain Dependent Spouses of Deceased Workers Act
CITATION: S.N.B. 2000, c. S-12.107
TITLE: Forms Regulation
CITATION: N.B. Reg. 2000-64
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Special Payment to Certain Dependent Spouses of Deceased
Workers Act
TITLE: Funding of Safety Associations Regulation
CITATION: N.B. Reg. 2000-63
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Worker's Compensation Act
4. NEWFOUNDLAND
TITLE: Offshore Area Oil and Gas Operations Regulations
CITATION: C.N.R. 1/96
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada - Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation
(Newfoundland) Act
TITLE: Offshore Area Petroleum geophysical Operations Newfoundland
Regulations
CITATION: Nfld. Reg. 16/97
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada - Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation
(Newfoundland) Act
4. NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
TITLE: Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations
CITATION: R-006-93
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act
4. NOVA SCOTIA
TITLE: Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act
CITATION: S.N.S. 2000, c. 22
TITLE: Endangered Species Act
CITATION: S.N.S. 1998, c. 11
4. NUNAVUT
TITLE: Mine Health and Safety Act (Nunavut)
CITATION: S.N.W.T. 1994, c. 25
TITLE: Mine Health and Safety Regulations
CITATION: R-125-95
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Mine Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Safety Act
CITATION: R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. S-1
TITLE: General Safety Regulations
CITATION: R.R.N.W.T. 1990, c. S-1
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Safety Act
4. ONTARIO
TITLE: Designation - Clarington Waste Processing Centre Ltd. Landfill Site
CITATION: O. Reg. 151/00
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Designation - Kirkland Lake Waste Disposal Site
CITATION: O. Reg. 491/00
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Designation – Laidlaw Environmental Services Ltd.
CITATION: O. Reg 71/93
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Designation - Lake Ontario Steel Company - A Division of Co-Steel
Inc.
CITATION: O. Reg. 13/91
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Designation - Mayer Landfill Site
CITATION: O. Reg. 565/00
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Designation – Unitec Disposals Inc.
CITATION: O. Reg. 163/93
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption - Ministry of Transportation - MRC-59
CITATION: O. Reg. 280/91
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – City of Hamilton – HAM-C-1
CITATION: O. Reg. 26/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – City of Windsor – WIND-C-2
CITATION: O. Reg. 622/91
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – La Cité Collégiale – MCU-4
CITATION: O. Reg. 191/93
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – Ministry of the Environment – MOE-31/3
CITATION: O. Reg. 469/91
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – Ministry of the Environment – MOE-41/1
CITATION: O. Reg. 753/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – Ministry of the Environment – MOE-44
CITATION: O. Reg. 626/91
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – Ministry of Transportation – MTC-60
CITATION: O. Reg. 304/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – Ministry of Transportation – MTC-61
CITATION: O. Reg. 305/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – Ministry of Transportation – MTO-62
CITATION: O. Reg. 492/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Corporation for the County of Lambton – LAMB-CT-1
CITATION: O. Reg. 291/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Corporation of the City of Brockville – BROC-C-3
CITATION: O. Reg. 718/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption - The Corporation of the City of Guelph - GUEL-C-1
CITATION: O. Reg. 148/91
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Corporation of the City of Peterborough – PETE-C-1/1
CITATION: O. Reg. 290/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie – FORT-E-T-2
CITATION: O. Reg. 723/91
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing – KAP-T-2
CITATION: O. Reg. 716/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Corporation of the Town of Keewatin – KEEW-T-1
CITATION: O. Reg. 697/91
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Corporation of the Township of Alice and Fraser, The
Corporation of the City of Pembroke, The Corporation of the Township of
Petawawa, The Corporation of the Township of Pembroke, The Corporation of the
Township of Stafford, The Corporation of the Township of Wilberforce, The
Corporation of the Village of Petawawa,
The Corporation of the CFB Petawawa – ALIC-TP-1
CITATION: O. Reg. 74/93
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Corporation of the Township of Brantford – BRAN-TP-1
CITATION: O. Reg. 664/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Corporation of the Township of Charlottenburgh –
CHAR-TP-1
CITATION: O. Reg. 307/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Corporation of the Township of Goderich, The
Corporation of the Town of Goderich, The Corporation of the Town of Clinton and
The Corporation of the Township of Colborne – GODE-T-1
CITATION: O. Reg. 309/91
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Corporation of the Township of South Gower – GOW-TP-1
CITATION: O. Reg. 717/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority – MTRCA-4
CITATION: O. Reg. 144/93
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – The Town of Lindsay – LIND-T-1
CITATION: O. Reg. 118/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – Township of Asphodel – ASPH-1
CITATION: O. Reg. 232/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption – Township of Roxborough – ROXB-TP-1
CITATION: O. Reg. 292/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Exemption for the Emergency Activities on Three Abandoned Mine Sites
in the Townships of Tisdale and Deloro, City of Timmins – MNDM-2
CITATION: O. Reg. 169/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act
TITLE: Forms - Section 197 of the Act
CITATION: O. Reg. 24/01
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act
TITLE: Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Categorization and Review Program
CITATION: December 1993
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act
TITLE: Environmental Review Tribunal Act, 2000
CITATION: S.O. 2000, c. 26
TITLE: Outdoor Fires
CITATION: O. Reg. 207/96
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Forest Fires Prevention Act
TITLE: Forestry Act
CITATION: R.S.O. 1990, c. F.26
TITLE: Forms - Section 103 of the Act
CITATION: O. Reg. 25/01
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Ontario Water Resources Act
TITLE: Professional Foresters Act, 2000
CITATION: S.O. 2000, c. 18
4. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
TITLE: Waste Resource Management Regulations
CITATION: EC 2000-691
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act
4. QUEBEC
TITLE: Building Code
CITATION: O.C. 953-2000
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Building Act
4. YUKON
TITLE: Sewage Holding Tank Standards
CITATION: February 1999
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Public Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Standards for the Construction and Installation of a Pit Privy
CITATION: February 1999
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Public Health and Safety Act