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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

January 2005


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

Introduction

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to February 2005. 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

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 January 2005 and February 2005. 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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of January 2004. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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 2005-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Documents that will be on the 2005-1 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

38th Parliament, First Session

INTERNET: http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/Bills_House_Government.asp?Language=E&Parl=38&ses=1

(Pr.) = Private Member's Bill

HOUSE OF COMMONS

SENATE

Section 1.B Regulations

Agreement Respecting the National Air Pollution Surveillance (NAPS) Program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Proposed agreement is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 31, 2004, Supplement.

Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed addition of Part XIX - Hazard Prevention Program is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 27, 2004, p. 3470.

Chromium Electroplating, Chromium Anodizing and Reverse Etching Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 6, 2004, p. 3156.

Crewing Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 27, 2004, p. 921.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 14, 2004, p. 297.

Explosives Regulations (Explosives Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 10, 2004, p. 1182.

Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations to replace the Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 30, 2004, p. 687.

Feeds Regulations, 1983 (Feeds Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 11, 2004, p. 3674.

Inclusion List Regulations (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 4, 2004, p. 3619.

Marine Transportation Security Regulations (Marine Transportation Security Act): Proposed regulations to replace the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (Cruise Ships and Cruise Ship Facilities) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 3, 2004, p. 1036.

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 21, 2004, p. 394.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments (Locking and Immobilization Systems) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 26, 2003, p. 2394. Final version amendments (Rear Impact Guards) SOR/2004/195 are found in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Oct. 6, 2004, p. 1326. In force September 23, 2005. Proposed amendments to Standards 210.1 and 210.2 (User-ready Tether Anchorages for Restraint Systems and Lower Universal Anchorage System for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 20, 2004, p. 3385.

Natural and Man-made Harbour Navigation and Use Regulations. New proposed regulations under the Canada Marine Act may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 11, 2003, p. 3245.

Navigation Safety Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed Regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 27, 2004, p. 883.

New Substances Notification Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): It is proposed to repeal this regulation and replace it with New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) and New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms). Also, there are proposed amendments to the New Substances Fees Regulations. All can be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 30, 2004, beginning on page 3030.

Notice of Railway Works Regulations (Railway Safety Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette Part I, November 20, 2004, p. 3394.

Nuclear Security Regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 25, 2003, p. 3375.

Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed Regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 8, 2004, p. 1450.

Order Adding a Toxic Substance [DDT] to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 can be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 3, 2004, p. 1031.

Order Adding Toxic Substances [Tetrachlorobenzenes (TeCBs) & Pentachlorobenze (QCB)] to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 can be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 24, 2004, p. 1278.

Order Amending Schedule 4 to the Canada National Parks Act can be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 8, 2003, p. 3536.

Order Amending Schedules 1 to 3 to the Species at Risk Act may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 23, 2004, p. 2897.

Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1998): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 3, 2004, p. 995.

Pest Control Product Safety Information Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 17, 2004, p. 2044.

Pest Control Products Adverse Effects Reporting Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 23, 2004, p. 2952.

Pest Control Products Sales Information Reporting Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed Regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 27, 2004, p. 839.

Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Dental X-ray Equipment): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 22, 2003, p. 3690. Proposed amendments to Part XI of Schedule II (Tanning Equipment) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 13, 2004, p. 621.

Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 2, 2004, p. 2703.

Surface Coating Materials Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): Proposed regulation may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 14, 2003, p. 1875.

Total, Partial or Conditional Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1998): Proposed regulations to replace the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2003 may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 3, 2004, p. 1017.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 20, 2004, p. 3397.

Vinyl Chloride Release Regulations, 1992 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1998): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 3, 2004, p. 1012.

Virtual Elimination List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): The proposed Virtual Elimination List (Hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD)) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 16, 2003, p. 2578.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Food and Drugs Act: As a consequential amendment of 2004, c. 15 now proclaimed in force, section 30.1 is added (authorizes the Minister of Health to make an interim order to deal with a risk to health, safety or the environment).

Pest Control Products Act: As a consequential amendment of 2004, c. 15 now proclaimed in force, section 6.1 is added (authorizes the Minister of Health to make an interim order to deal with a risk to health, safety or the environment).

Hazardous Products Act: As a consequential amendment of 2004, c. 15 now proclaimed in force, sections 5.1, 16.1, and 27.1 are added (authorizes the Minister of Health to make an interim order to deal with a risk to health or safety). 2004, c. 9 now proclaimed in force, amends sections 3 and 5 and Part I of Schedule I by adding to the list of prohibited products cigarettes that do not meet the flammability standard to be set out in the regulations.

Radiation Emitting Devices Act: As a consequential amendment of 2004, c. 15 now proclaimed in force, section 13.1 is added (authorizes the Minister of Health to make an interim order to deal with a risk to health or safety).

Section 2.B Regulations

Benzene in Gasoline Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2004-252 replaces subsection 6(3). Other amendments affect the French language version.

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2004-209 deletes one substance from Part 1 and adds 2 substances to Part 1 of the DSL. SOR/2004-210 deletes 2 substances from Part 1 and adds 18 substances to Part 1 of the DSL; replaces substance 90076-65-6 N-S in Part 2; adds 27 substances to Part 3. SOR/2004-216 adds 71 substances to Part 1. SOR/2004-233 adds 2 substances to Part 1. SOR/2004-234 adds 20 substances to Part 1 and 7 substances to Part 3 of the DSL.

Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations(Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2004-250 changes the section references in Schedule 10.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2004-250 repeals 2 definitions in subsection 2(1) and amends "power-assisted bicycle"; replaces paragraph 6(1)(c) (national safety mark); amends section 115 of Schedule IV (vehicle identification number); replaces subsection 205(5) of Schedule IV (glazing material); replaces subsection 305(1) of Schedule IV (electrical standard).

Port Authorities Operations Regulations (Canada Marine Act): SOR/2004-255 makes non-substantive changes to the following sections: 7(c), 8, 9(1), 11(3), 12, 13(1) & (2), 15(a), 19(1), 28(1)(a), 31(4), item 16, (Part 4, Schedule 1) & item 28 (Part 15, Schedule1).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Alberta

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

4th Session, 25th Legislature

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.ab.ca/pro/bills/ba-main.asp

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Forest Resources Improvement Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 233/2004 amends the regulation in regard to Forest Resources Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) dues (see subsections 1(d) and 5(1.1)).

Motor Vehicle Propane Conversions Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 221/2004 changes the reference to an Act in section 1(f).

Railway Regulation (Railway (Alberta) Act): Alta. Reg. 221/2004 changes the name of a board in subsections 5(3), 6(5) and 42(1)(b) & (h).

Railway (Transitional) Regulation (Railway (Alberta) Act): Alta. Reg. 221/2004 changes the name of a board in subsection 5(3).

Water (Ministerial) Regulation (Water Act): Alta. Reg. 257/2004 replaces section 72 (temporary permission to divert water) and extends the expiry date of the regulation in section 76.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

British Columbia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fifth Session, 37 th Parliament

INTERNET: http://www.legis.gov.bc.ca/37th5th/4-4-37-5.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

Drinking Water Protection Regulation (Drinking Water Protection Act): B.C. Reg. 300/2004 replaces section 14 (well floodproofing), effective November 1, 2005. See British Columbia Gazette, July 13, 2004, p. 843.

Riparian Areas Regulation (Fish Protection Act): B.C. Reg. 376/2004 effective March 31, 2005. See British Columbia Gazette, August 10, 2004, p. 1061. This regulation will replace the Streamside Protection Regulation (B.C. Reg. 10/2001).

Sewerage System Regulation (Health Act): B.C. Reg. 326/2004 replaces Sewage Disposal Regulation (B.C. Reg. 411/85), effective May 31, 2005. See British Columbia Gazette, July 13, 2004, p. 967.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: As a consequential amendment of 2004, c. 67 (Bill 74), descriptions of various parks in Schedules C and D are amended or replaced, including Cultus Lake Park, Mount Elphinstone Park, Sargeant Bay Park, Shannon Falls Park, God's Pocket Marine Park.

Section 2.B Regulations

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Workers' Compensation Act): B.C. Reg. 312/2004 adds Part 28 - Agriculture, comprising sections 28.1 to 28.50. B.C. Reg. 381/2004 amendments include: replacing sections 6.126 (shut-down device), 17.17 (vessel safety standards), 17.18 (vessel operator requirements), 17.22 (vessel communication), 17.23 (vessel safety preparation), 17.24 (vessel maintenance and inspection), 17.26 (vessel lighting); Table 15-1: Design Factors for Rigging is amended. B.C. Reg. 382/2004 replaces Part 7 - Noise, Vibration, Radiation and Temperature exposure, comprising sections 7.1 to 7.38. B.C. Reg. 420/2004, among other changes, amends and replaces sections dealing with fall protection systems (see new sections 11.4 to 11.10); adds new section 4.58.1 (temporary removal of guardrails). B.C. Reg. 421/2004 replaces sections 4.84 to 4.106 with sections 4.84 to 4.87 (eating areas; washroom facilities; change areas; unsafe water). B.C. Reg. 422/2004 replaces Part 13 (Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms), new sections 13.1 to 13.33. All above regulations come into force January 1, 2005.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Manitoba

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third Session, 38th Legislature

INTERNET: http://web2.gov.mb.ca/bills/sess/index.php

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Electricians Licensing Regulation (Electricians' Licence Act): Man. Reg. 198/2004 adds section 16.1 (licence fees) and repeals section 16.

Environment Act Fees Regulation (Environment Act): Man. Reg. 197/2004 amends the Schedule regarding the Pesticides Regulation (fee increased to $250). Effective January 1, 2005.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

New Brunswick

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 55th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gnb.ca/legis/business/currentsession/currentsession-e.asp

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Motor Vehicle Act: 1989, c. 26 proclaimed in force January 1, 2005, repeals section 318. The remainder of 2004, c. 33 (Bill 72) proclaimed in force January 1, 2005 amends sections 91 and 95 (issuance of licence by Registrar; photograph of licensee; expiry).

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act: N.B. Reg. 2004-119 increases fees throughout the regulation. N.B. Reg. 2004-124 increases fees in section 15. N.B. Reg. 2004-125 replaces section 2.1 (Registrar delegation) and adds sections 27.01 & 27.02 (photograph of licensee). All regulations effective January 1, 2005.

General Regulation - Occupation Health and Safety Act: N.B. Reg. 2004-130 repeals sections 12 and 13 (First Aid). They are replaced by the new First Aid Regulation, effective January 1, 2005.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Newfoundland and Labrador

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

First Session, 45th General Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gov.nf.ca/hoa/today/progress.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Health and Community Services Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. I-0.1 now proclaimed in force, sections 4.1 - 4.3 are added (other programs and services; internal review; appeal); paragraphs 11(c.1) & (c.2) are added.

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 2005-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

Northwest Territories

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third Session, 15th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/HouseBusiness/Legislation/MainActs.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 2005-1 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

1st Session, 59th General Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gov.ns.ca/legi/legc/~bills.htm

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Environment Act: As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. 12 now proclaimed in force, subsections 53(5), 54(1A), and 56(1A) are added (requirements for an application for approval respecting an underground mine).

Mineral Resources Act: 1999, c. 12 now proclaimed in force, makes extensive amendments to the Act regarding permits, licenses, leases, non-mineral registrations, registrants, mineral rights, and other matters.

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-1 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

Second Session, Second Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.nu.ca/english/bills/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 2005-1 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

First Session, 38th Parliament

INTERNET: http://www.ontla.on.ca

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

Designated Substance - Benzene (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 105/04 changes the exposure limits to airborne benzene in subsections 4(1) & (2), effective December 31, 2005. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 19, 2004, p. 831.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Highway Traffic Act: The part of 2002, c. 18, Sch. P which amends section 111 is proclaimed in force January 1, 2005. This replaces subsections (2) & (3) (securing of loads; regulations respecting securing of loads, inspections).

Planning Act: 2004, c. 18 (Bill 26) changes the criteria that must be met when any decision, comment, submission or advice is made by a municipality, local board, planning board, the provincial government or a board, commission or agency of the provincial government that affects a land use planning matter. The amendments also increase the time period for making decisions before appeals may be made to the Ontario Municipal Board. The right to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of amendments to official plans and zoning by-laws is eliminated under certain circumstances. The powers of the Ontario Municipal Board to make an order or decision in an appeal respecting an official plan, amendments to an official plan, a zoning by-law or a holding by-law are restricted if the Minister believes they adversely affect a matter of provincial interest. A new section 70.4 gives the Minister power to make regulations respecting transitional matters. See sections 1(1), 17, 22, 23, 34, 36, 51, 53.

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-1 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

Second Session, 62nd General Assembly

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

Codes and Standards Order (Fire Prevention Act): EC2004-622 amendments adopt the 2003 edition of the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. See clause 1(a) & (a.1) and replacement section 2.

Electrical Inspection Act Regulations: EC2004-636 repeals subsections 5(7) &(8) (revoking the bond requirements for a contractor's license; replaces Schedules 1 - 4 (changes the various fees for inspections, licenses and permits). In force January 1, 2005.

Elevators and Lifts Act Regulations: EC2004-637 replaces section 286 (fees for the inspection of elevators and lifts).

Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations: EC2004-632 changes the title of the regulations to "Occupational Health and Safety Act General Regulations". The amendments extend the application of the regulations to workplaces with fewer than three persons (section 51.3 repealed); they also clarify that the Act and the regulations do not apply to a workplace that is an agricultural operation conducted on farmland (see new sections 1.7 & 1.8); sections 16.1 -16.9, 17.1 - 17.5, 39.1 - 39.5, 45.21, 45.22 - 45.23 are repealed.

Petroleum Storage Tanks Regulations (Environmental Protection Act): EC2004-674 amendments prohibit the delivering of petroleum to outside small capacity storage tanks that are not equipped with a product line protector or that have a combustible tank stand. In addition, these amendments prohibit the sale of a small capacity storage tank to a person who does not hold an HHI license. These amendments also prescribe two forms (Form 6A & 6B) that are required under the regulations. See new sections 3.1 and 12.1.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Quebec

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

1st Session, 37th National Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.assnat.qc.ca/eng/37legislature1/Projets-loi/publics/index.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

Burial of contaminated soils. Proposed amendments to the regulation respecting the burial of contaminated soils (Environment Quality Act) may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, March 27, 2003, No. 13A, p. 1317A.

Dam Safety Regulations (Dam Safety Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 14, 2004, p. 2303.

Quality of Drinking Water (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 14, 2004, p. 2308.

Regulation respecting charges payable for the elimination of residual materials and contaminated soils (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, November 24, 2004, No. 47, p. 3161.

Regulation respecting forest management plans and reports (Forest Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 9, 2004, No. 23, p. 1731.

Regulation respecting forest royalties (Forest Act): Proposed amendments to the regulation may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, November 24, 2004, No. 47, p. 3163.

Regulation respecting the storage of contaminated soils and contaminated soil transfer stations (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 30, 2004, No. 26, p. 2049.

Regulation respecting threatened or vulnerable species and their habitats (Act respecting threatened or vulnerable species): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 7, 2004, No. 27, p. 2265.

Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, November 12, 2004, No. 45A, p. 3113A.

Regulation respecting wildlife habitats (An Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife). Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officiele du Québec, November 12, 2003, No. 46, p. 3317.

Transportation of Dangerous Substances (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, September 15, 2004, p. 2633.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Forest Act: As a consequential amendment of 2004, c. 20 (Bill 54) section 32.1 is added which allows municipalities to maintain forest roads constructed in the domain of the State, after being authorized by the Minister responsible.

Highway Safety Code: 2003, c. 5 which adds section 194.3 (amended by 2004, c. 2) is now proclaimed in force (prohibition from putting vehicle into operation, reimbursement).

Mining Act: As a consequential amendment of 2004, c. 20 (Bill 54) section 247.1 is added which allows municipalities to maintain mining roads constructed in the domain of the State, after being authorized by the Minister responsible.

Section 2.B Regulations

Regulation respecting hazardous materials (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 1091-2004 amendments concern halocarbons. See sections 4 and 9 and new section 7.1.

Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act(Environment Quality Act): O.C. 1091-2004 replaces paragraph 1(5) (section 22 exemptions re halocarbons).

Solid Waste Regulation (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 1048-2004 amends section 93 (in-trench disposal sites may only be established in these territories); replaces section 94 (maximum population for in-trench disposal site); adds section 115.1 (requirement to accept solid waste).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Saskatchewan

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

First Session, 25th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://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

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2005-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Yukon

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

First Session, 31st Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gov.yk.ca/leg-assembly/progress_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 2005-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Standards

New Documents for the 2005-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes

New / Nouveau

B214-01Installation Code for Hydronic Heating Systems

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes générales du Canada Normes

New / Nouveau

No Change

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

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