Monthly Update
January 2002
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The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to December 2001. Information contained in this report is restricted to environmental/health and safety legislation that is either available in the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series or represents new items. We welcome your comments on this service. You can contact us at clientservices@ccohs.ca
Each jurisdiction contains information on the following:
1. Legislation in progress/proposed
1A. Acts
Contains the names of current federal, provincial and territorial bills relevant to the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series. It is updated monthly. All bills are removed at the conclusion of a parliamentary session and a new series begins.
Note: If a bill has reached "Royal assent" this does not necessarily mean it is in force (effective). The notation NIF indicated Not in Force (i.e. will be proclaimed later).
Internet addresses containing proposed bills have been provided for those jurisdictions which supply this information. Please note that the bills are not official versions and that "first reading" bills may be amended.
1B. Regulations
List of proposals for amendments to current regulations or for new regulations. Some items may represent officially gazetted regulations which have yet to come into force. Summaries are included where available.
2. Amendments
Contains information about amendments which have come into force between September and December 2001. These amendments have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff. They will appear on subsequent issues of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation.
3. Repealed Legislation
Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of December 2001. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).
4. New documents for the 2002-1 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Documents that will be on the 2002-1 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD-ROM series. Please note that some items represent previously existing legislation to increase comprehensiveness while others are newly enacted legislation. Information is presented under the respective jurisdiction as follows: Title of the document, Governing Act (if necessary), and citation.
Canada
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/bills.asp?Language=E&Parl=37&ses=1
SENATE BILLS
HOUSE OF COMMONS
Section 1.B Regulations
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 Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (Canada Labour Code): A proposed amendment to section 12.10 (fall protection) is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 3, 2001, p. 4124.
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.
Dangerous Goods Shipping Regulation (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 14, 2001, p. 1381.
Marine Liability Regulations (Marine Liability Act): Proposed regulations for the new Act may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 8, 2001, p. 3515.
Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed replacement regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 28, 2001, p. 2613.
Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, 2001, December 8, 2001, p. 4390.
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 (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; proposed amendments (Electrolyte Spillage and Electric Shock Protection) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 2, 2001, p. 1865. A notice of intent to amend section 208, "Occupant Restraint Systems in Frontal Impact" may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 30, 2001, p. 2359; proposed amendments (Glazing Materials) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 29, 2001, p. 3799; proposed amendments (Seat Belt Anchorages and Windshield Mounting - Air Bags) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 3, 2001.
New Substances Fees Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed new regulation may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 30, 2001, p. 2411.
Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 19, 2001, p. 1744.
Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 11, 2001, p. 3010.
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2001 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 2001): Proposed replacement regulations for SOR/96-237 may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 29, 2001, p. 3740.
Seaway Property Regulations (Canada Marine Act): Proposed new regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 8, 2001, p. 4421.
Steering Appliances and Equipment Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 19, 2001, p. 1746.
Tetrachloroethylene (Use in Dry Cleaning and Reporting Requirements) Regulation: Proposed new regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 18, 2001, p. 3130.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): The new regulations may be found in the Supplement to the Canada Gazette, Part II, August 15, 2001. The regulations come into force one year hence.
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
Canada Wildlife Act: As a consequential amendment of 2001, c. 4, section 11.5 (liability for costs) is replaced (harmonization with the civil law of Quebec).
Section 2.B Regulations
No change
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
*Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32 (4th Supp.))
Railway Works Filing of Affidavits Regulations (SOR/91-102)
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
Section 4.B Regulations
Alberta
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: www.assembly.ab.ca/pro/bills/ba-main.asp
No relevant legislation.
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
Administrative Items Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends sections 12 and 13(1) (department name)
Calgary Restricted Development Area Regulations (Government Organization Act): Regulation 198/2001 adds information to Schedule A (land in Township 22, Range 29, west of the fourth meridian). Regulation 206/2001 amends section 2, 4, and 8 (names of ministries).
Commercial Bus Inspection, Equipment and Safety Regulation (Motor Transport Act): Regulation 206/2001 replaces the definition of "Director" in section 1.
Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Regulation (Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act): Regulation 206/2001 replaces the definition of "Director" in section 1 and updates a reference to a federal Act (Nuclear Safety and Control Act) for Class 7 nuclear substances in the Schedule.
Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations (Safety Codes Act): Regulation 203/2001 replaces section 5(1) (updates various codes and standards) and adds new section 5.1 (disclaimer by Crown for codes and standards declared in force).
Edmonton Restricted Development Area Regulations (Government Organization Act): Regulation 199/2001 amends 3 items in the Schedule. Regulation 206/2001 amends sections 2 and 4 (names of ministries).
Exploration Regulation (Public Lands Act): Regulation 206/2001 updates the names of ministries and departments in several sections and replaces section 25(1) (licensee or permittee for a program of exploration in the White Area shall notify).
Food Regulation (Public Health Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends the definition of "approved laboratory" in section 1 and makes changes to ministerial and departmental names in various other sections.
Forest Resources Improvement Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends sections 1(e) and 3(2) (ministerial name changes).
Highway Traffic Regulation (Highway Traffic Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends subsection 38(1)(c) (ministerial name change).
Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management By-law (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends sections 11 and 12 (departmental name change).
Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends sections 1 and 8 (department/ministerial name changes).
Metallic and Industrial Minerals Exploration Regulation (Public Lands Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends various sections (department/ministerial name changes) and replaces section 26 (notice to Department for field operations in White Area).
New Tire Advance Disposal Surcharge By-law (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends section 5(a) (department name change).
Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends various sections to update the names of ministers and departments.
Public Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation (Motor Transport Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends section 1 and Schedules 6 and 7 to update the names of ministers and departments.
Section 84 Declaration (Workers' Compensation Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends section 1 to update the name of an Act.
Tire Recycling and Management (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends sections 1 and 15 to update the names of ministers and departments.
Workers' Compensation Regulation (Workers' Compensation Act): Regulation 206/2001 amends section 7 to update the name of an Act.
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
No Change
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Regulations
No change
British Columbia
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: www.legis.gov.bc.ca/proceedings/bills.htm
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
No Change
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
No Change
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
No change
Section 4.B Regulations
No Change
Manitoba
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: http://www.gov.mb.ca/leg-asmb/bills/37-sess2/index.html
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
No Change
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
No Change
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
Section 4.B Regulations
No Change
New Brunswick
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: http://www.gov.nb.ca/legis/status/54-3.htm
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
No Change
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
*Clean Water Act (A.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1)
Watercourse Setback Designation, N.B. Reg. 90-136
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Regulations
No Change
Newfoundland
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: http://www.gov.nf.ca/hoa/today/progress.htm
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
Occupational Health and Safety Act: 2001, c. 10 (Bill 16) in force January 1, 2002 amends section 5 to expand the duties of employers in relation to recommendations from occupational health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives and their participation in workplace inspections; section 7 is amended to require workers to co-operate with occupational health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives in their workplaces; sections 36.1 and 36.2 are added to require employers with 10 or more workers at a workplace to have an occupational health and safety program and employers with less than 10 workers to have an occupational health and safety policy. The content of the program and policy would be provided for in the regulations; section 38.1 is added to the Act to require employers to provide and pay for training of members of the occupational health and safety committee at their workplaces; section 39 is amended to require that occupational health and safety committees participate in workplace inspections conducted by employers in accordance with the regulations; section 41 is replaced to require employers with less than 10 workers at a workplace to designate and provide training to a worker health and safety representative; section 65 is amended to permit regulations to be made respecting occupational health and safety programs and policies.
Smoke-free Environment Act: 2000, c. 23, in force January 1, 2002, amends section 5 to prohibit smoking in food establishments and public places that are frequented by children; amendments to other sections concern enforcement by owners and employers, prosecution, and regulatory measures.
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act: The remaining amendments of 2001, c. 10 (Bill 16) in force January 1, 2002: section 19 is amended to expand the exclusive jurisdiction of the commission to include determinations respecting labour market re-entry assessment, a worker's return to work and an employer's obligation to re-employ a worker; section 26 is amended to expand the jurisdiction of the review division to include decisions respecting return to work services and benefits and the obligations of an employer and a worker under Part VI of the Act; section 54.2 is repealed; Part VI is replaced (ss. 88-89.4) to provide for a comprehensive program for the early and safe return to work of injured workers. The new Part VI would provide that employers be obligated to re-employ their injured workers in certain circumstances and permit regulations to be made respecting obligations of employers and workers engaged primarily in construction; section 123 is amended to provide for regulations to be made respecting the obligations of employers and workers under Part VI of the Act; section 125 is amended to increase the maximum penalty for an offence and to specifically create certain offences.
Section 2.B Regulations
Smoke-free Environment Regulations (Smoke-free Environment Act): Nfld. Reg. 52/01 in force January 1, 2002, adds a definition to section 1 and adds new sections 11 (smoking in food establishments) and 12 (public places open to minors).
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Regulations (Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act): The remaining sections of Nfld. Reg. 34/01 are in force January 1, 2002. They amend sections 25, 25.1, 28, and 30 (concerning additional penalties which may be imposed on employers),
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
No Change
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
Section 4.B Regulations
No Change
Northwest Territories
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/Legislation/MainActs.html
No relevant legislation.
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
No Change
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
No Change
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Regulations
No Change
Nova Scotia
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: www.gov.ns.ca/legi/legc/~bills.htm
Private members bills:
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
Electrical Code Regulations (Electrical Installation and Inspection Act): N.S. Reg. 139/2001 repeals section 5(11).
On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations (Environment Act): N.S. Reg. 129/2001 replaces section 27 (requirements for malfunctioning system).
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
*Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
Weights and Loads of Commercial Vehicles Regulations, N.S. Reg. 50/97
Stationary Engineers Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 440)
Stationary Engineers Regulations (N.S. Reg. 134/88)
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
No change
Section 4.B Regulations
Nunavut
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
No Change
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
No Change
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
No Change
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Regulations
No Change
Ontario
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: www.ontla.on.ca
(Pr.) = Private Member's bill
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents (Occupational Health and Safety Act): A section of O. Reg. 388/00 comes into force December 31, 2001 adding a TWAEV for Petroleum Coke to Part 4 of the Schedule.
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
No Change
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Regulations
Prince Edward Island
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: http://www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/index.php3
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
Waste Resource Management Regulations (Environmental Protection Act): Sections 2(2) & (4) and 59 to 64 come into force on January 1, 2002. Sections 59 to 64 involve construction and demolition debris disposal sites.
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
No Change
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Regulations
No Change
Quebec
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: http://publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/loisreglements/html/projets_2-36a.dbml
Section 1.B Regulations
Construction Code (Building Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct 24, 2001, No. 43, p. 5774.
Dam Safety (Dam Safety Act): Proposed regulations may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 18, 2001, No. 29, p. 4011.
Environmental Impact Assessment and Review (Environmental Quality Act): Proposed amendments to the Regulation respecting environmental impact assessments and review may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, February 21, 2001, No. 8, p. 1229, March 7, 2001, No. 10, p. 1313, and June 6, 2001, No. 23, p. 2555.
Elimination of Residual Materials (Environment Quality Act): The proposed regulation may be found in the October 25, 2000 edition of the Gazette officielle du Québec, p. 5187.
Groundwater Catchment (Environmental Quality Act): Proposed replacement regulations for the Regulation respecting underground waters may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 13, 2001, No. 24, p. 2663.
Occupational health and safety in mines (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Proposed regulation to amend the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 25, 2001, No. 30, p. 4232.
Petroleum products (Act respecting petroleum products and equipment): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, September 26, 2001, No. 39, p. 5053.
Pits and quarries (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments to the Regulation respecting pits and quarries may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, September 12, 2001, No. 37, p. 4924.
Rules of procedure relating to the conduct of public hearings (Environment Quality Act): Amendments to the regulation may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, March 7, 2001, No. 10, p. 1311.
Safety Code (Building Act): Draft regulations may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, October 24, 2001, No. 43, p. 5770. The purpose of the draft regulations is to establish the minimum standards applicable to the use of a plumbing system and an electrical installation by an owner to ensure the security of the public.
Standards of forest management for forests in the domain of the state (Forest Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, November 14, 2001, No. 46.
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
An Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 56 in force January 1, 2002, amendments of an administrative nature are made to sections 128.16, 132, and 171.7.
Environment Quality Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 56 in force January 1, 2002, amendments of an administrative nature are made to sections 6.9, 34, 53.5, 53.9, 53.13 and 53.24.
Fire Safety Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 56 in force January 1, 2002, amendments of an administrative nature are made to section 8.
Forest Act: Sections of 2000, c. 56 in force January 1, 2002 make administrative changes to sections 124.2 and 124.18. In addition, sections 164 to 167 and 173 of 2001, c. 6 (An Act to amend the Forest Act and other legislative provisions) are in force January 1, 2002. These sections are not incorporated in the body of the Forest Act. The relevant sections from 2001, c. 6 are:
APROVISIONAL REGIME APPLICABLE TO TIMBER SUPPLY AND FOREST MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS ...
164. In order to ensure that the interests and concerns of other users of land in a common area are taken into account, and to prevent disputes concerning the carrying out of forest management activities, agreement holders must invite the following persons and bodies to take part in the preparation of the five-year plan :
(1) regional county municipalities and, where applicable, the urban community whose territories contain part of the common area concerned ;
(2) the Native communities concerned, represented by their band council ;
(3) every person or body that, for the common area concerned, in accordance with the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife (chapter C-61.1), has entered into an agreement for the management of a controlled zone, is authorized to organize activities or provide services in a wildlife preserve, or holds an outfitter=s licence ;
(4) every holder of a sugar bush management permit for an area intended for forest production within a management unit and every holder of a lease of land intended for agricultural purposes within the common area.
The agreement holder may also issue invitations to any other person, organization or body to take part in the preparation of the plan.
165. The agreement holder shall transmit to the Minister, with the five-year plan, a report identifying the persons or bodies invited to participate in preparing the plan and those that actually participated in the preparation of the plan, describing the participation process and stating, where applicable, the points on which the proposals of the participants and the provisions of the plan diverged.
The agreement holder shall transmit a copy of the report to the participants.
166. The provisions of section 58.1 of the Forest Act apply to the report referred to in section 165 of this Act, and the provisions of section 58.3 of the Forest Act apply to a dispute between an agreement holder and a participant.
167. The provisions of sections 164 to 166 apply to five-year plans and modifications to those plans submitted to the Minister for approval after (insert here the date of coming into force of this section).
173. The annual report submitted to the Minister by an agreement holder after (insert here the date of coming into force of this section) must include the result of the evaluations referred to in section 170. ...
170. Every agreement shall include an undertaking by the holder
(1) to evaluate the quality of the sylvicultural treatments carried out using the method specified in the Minister=s instructions regarding the application of the ministerial order concerning the value of the sylvicultural treatments admitted as payment of dues ;
(2) to evaluate, using the method specified in the forest management manual, the state of the forest stands resulting from the sylvicultural treatments carried out by the holder, in order to determine their ability to achieve the expected results ;
(3) to evaluate, using the method specified in the Minister=s instructions concerning the inventory of ligneous matter, the volume of ligneous matter left on the harvest site ;
(4) to apply the remedial program referred to in section 171.
Notwithstanding the first paragraph, an agreement holder may, with the authorization of and on the conditions determined by the Minister, carry out an evaluation using any other method of equal or superior effectiveness.
The sampling units and sample design used in an evaluation method must be submitted to the Minister for approval.@
Public Health Protection Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 56 in force January 1, 2002, amendments of an administrative nature are made to a definition in section 1.
The Act respecting the Société québécoise de récupération et de recyclage: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 56 in force January 1, 2002, amendments of an administrative nature are made to section 4.
An Act respecting threatened or vulnerable species: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 56 in force January 1, 2002, amendments of an administrative nature are made to sections 26 and 49.
Section 2.B Regulations
Construction Safety Code (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): O.C. 35-2001 provides that section 3.9.8. (requirements for platforms) be replaced effective January 1, 2002.
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
*Act respecting threatened or vulnerable species (R.S.Q., c. E-12.01)
Regulation respecting threatened or vulnerable species (R.R.Q., E-12.01, r.0.2.2., O.C. 377-2000)
*Loi sur les espèces menacées ou vulnérables (L.R.Q., c. E-12.01)
Règlement sur les espèces fauniques menacées ou vulnérables et leurs habitats (Décret 950-2001)
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
Section 4.B Regulations
Saskatchewan
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: www.legassembly.sk.ca/bills/progbill.htm
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
No Change
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
*Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (O-1.1 (1993))
Code of Practice for the Operation of Cranes
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Regulations
Yukon
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
No Change
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
No Change
Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
No change
Section 4.B Regulations
No Change