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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

February 2006

Table of Contents

Introduction

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to January 2006. 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 December 2005 and January 2006. 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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of January 2006. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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 2006-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Documents that will be on the 2006-1 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

Assessable Activities, Exceptions and Executive Committee Projects Regulations (Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 17, 2005, p. 3058.

Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 11, 2005, p. 2129.

Boat and Fire Drill and Means of Exit Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 12, 2005, p. 820. The regulations also repeal the Boat and Fire Drill Regulations.

Canada Labour Standards Regulations (Canada Labour Code, Part III): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 19, 2005, p. 3837.

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.

Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations, SOR/2005-313 (Motor Vehicle Transport Act): Final version regulations in force January 1, 2007 are available in the Canada Gazette, Part II, November 16, 2005, p. 2424.

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

Crown Corporations Involved in the Provision of Commercial Loans Environmental Assessment Regulations (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): Proposed new regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 31, 2005, p. 4363.

Decision Body Time Periods and Consultation Regulations (Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 17, 2005, p. 3113.

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

Exclusion List Regulations, 2005 (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): Proposed replacement regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 17, 2005, p. 4173.

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

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

Mackenzie Valley Land Use Regulations (Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 19, 2005, p. 3855.

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 24, 2005, p. 4293.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): 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. Subsections 115(2.2) to (2.4) of Schedule IV as enacted by SOR/2004-250 (vehicle identification number in bar code format) come into force September 1, 2008. See Canada Gazette, Part II, Dec. 1, 2004, No. 24, p. 1796. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 26, 2005, p. 1023. Proposed amendments (Introduction of Technical Standards Documents) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 1, 2005, p. 3256.

Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 1, 2005, p. 3256.

Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 26, 2005, p. 1023. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 1, 2005, p. 3256.

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, June 4, 2005, p. 1980.

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.

On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 5, 2005, p. 3630.

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 Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed replacement regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 12, 2005, p. 3747.

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.

Pleasure Craft Sewage Pollution Prevention Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 5, 2005, p. 3667.

Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed additional toxic substances may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 9, 2005, p. 2432.

Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Diagnostic X-ray Equipment) (Radiation Emitting Devices Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 8, 2005, p. 3312.

Regulations Respecting 2-Butoxyethanol (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 9, 2005, p. 2445.

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.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2003, c. 22, now proclaimed in force, subsection 25(4) is amended.

Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2003, c. 22, now proclaimed in force,subsection 26(4) is amended.

Canada Shipping Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 38 (Bill C-26), now proclaimed in force, minor terminological changes are made to section 472 and clause 596(2)(b).

Employment Equity Act: As a consequential amendment of 2003, c. 22, now proclaimed in force, subsections 4(5) & (6), 6(b) & (c), 33(1)(b) & (c) are replaced in the English version and subsections 6b) and 33(1)b) in the French. French language version.

Feeds Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 38 (Bill C-26), now proclaimed in force, subsection 6(2) is replaced.

Section 2.B Regulations

Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code, Part II): SOR/2005-401 adds Part XIX - Hazard Prevention Program, sections 19.1 to 19.8. The employer will now have to analyze the work environment to identify unsafe conditions and implement preventative measures. French language version.

Precursor Control Regulations (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act): SOR/2005-365 amends various sections to strengthen the regulatory framework and minimize any negative impact of the regulations on the legitimate trade of precursors. Clarification and technical amendments are also made. Part 4 is added "Pharmacists, Practitioners and Hospitals", sections 91.1 to 91.96. Six substances are added to the Schedule: gamma butyrolactone (GBL), 1,4 butanediol (BDO), red phosphorus, white phosphorous, hypophosphorous acid, and hydriodic acid.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-1 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

1st Session, 26th Legislature

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.ab.ca/net/index.aspx?p=bills_home&billtype=&selectbill=

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Workers' Compensation Act: 2005, c. 48 (Bill 15), among other changes, replaces section 22 (action vests in the Board), adds section 22.1 (divested action), repeals section 31. The section of 2005, c. 49 (Bill 50) in force adds subsection 24.1(7) (myocardial infarction in firefighters).

Section 2.B Regulations

Waste Control Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 230/2005 repeals section 37 (standards for landfills).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-1 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

First Session, 38 th Parliament

INTERNET: http://www.legis.gov.bc.ca/38th1st/4-4-38-1.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Forest and Range Practices Act: 2005, c. 31 (Bill 10) adds sections 58.1, 58.2 & 177.1 (applicability of certain provisions of Part 6 for the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act); subsection 59(1) is repealed.

Forestry Revitalization Act: 2005, c. 31 (Bill 10) replaces section 12 (Lieutenant Governor may amend the Schedule); In the Schedule, the Teal Cedar Products Group and Timberwest Group items are amended.

Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: 2005, c. 35 (Bill 16) amends Schedules A, B, C, and D of the Act.

Wildfire Act: 2005, c. 31 (Bill 10) adds section 18.1 (applicability of certain provisions for the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act).

Section 2.B Regulations

Electrical Safety Regulation (Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg. 327/2005, among other changes, repeals section 5; amends section 12 (supervision ratios under installation permits); adds section 20.1 (certification agencies).

Elevating Devices Safety Regulation (Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg. 327/2005 amends item 4 of the table in the Schedule.

Gas Safety Regulation (Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg. 327/2005 replaces subsection 31(1) (appliance to display label or mark) and adds section 32 (certification agencies).

Municipal Sewage Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 332/2005 adds subsections 3(4) - (6) (discharge to Shuswap Lake).

Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation(Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg. 327/2005 replaces 4(c) of the Schedule.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-1 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

Fourth 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

Buildings and Mobile Homes Act: 2005, c. 48 (Bill 7) amends section 15 (regulations).

Section 2.B Regulations

Manitoba Building Code (Buildings and Mobile Homes Act): Man. Reg. 177/2005 amends Sentence 2.3.1.3. (1) and adds 2.3.1.3. (2) & (3) (Designers Required - plans, drawings and related documents to be prepared by architect or professional engineer).

Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation (Ozone Depleting Substances Act): Man. Reg. 178/2005 introduces extensive changes to the regulation. The title is changed to "Ozone Depleting Substances and Other Halocarbons Regulation". The new measures require sellers of ozone-depleting substances in aging commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, and fire suppressant equipment to take back and properly manage these substances. They prohibit owners or operators from refilling equipment with chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and implement the same handling requirements for the recovery and recycling of replacement products as that used in newer equipment. Refillable containers for all ozone-depleting substances are mandated.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-1 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

Third 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

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulation - Beverage Containers Act: N.B. Reg. 2005-132 replaces subsection 4(6) (length of licence) and section 17 (handling fee).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-1 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

Second 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

Highway Traffic Act: 2005, c. 46 (Bill 61) amends the Act to abolish the Driver's Licence Suspension Review Board and revoke the appointment of its members (sections 85 - 93). New section 84.1 adds a new provision to provide an appeal from a decision of the registrar to refuse, suspend or cancel a licence or motor vehicle registration to the Trial Division.

Section 2.B Regulations

Carrier Safety Regulations (Highway Traffic Act): N.F.L. Reg. 106/05 makes extensive changes to the regulations regarding vehicle registration, carrier safety ratings and compliance indicators, interventions when compliance indicators are exceeded, and facility audits. The Schedule regarding offences is also replaced.

Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act): N.L.R. Reg. 110/05 amends section 187.1 (diving standards) to update two Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards, Z275.4 and Z275.2.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Northwest Territories

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fourth Session, 15th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/HouseBusiness/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 2006-1 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

Occupational Diving Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act): New regulations in force May 1, 2006 are found in the Nova Scotia Gazette, Part II, September 30, 2005, p. 450.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Elevators and Lifts General Regulations (Elevators and Lifts Act): N.S. Reg. 218/2005 amendments, among other changes, allow for 3-year terms for licences and certificates and for rescues by trained emergency personnel; Schedule A (Prescribed Fees) and Schedule B (Form of Licence) are replaced.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

Nunavut

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third Session, Second Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.nu.ca/english/bills/index.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 2006-1 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

Second Session, 38th Parliament

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

Confined Spaces (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 632/05 new regulations regarding confined spaces are effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3693.

Construction Projects (Occupational Health and Safety Act): The remainder of O. Reg. 627/05 is in force April 1, 2006. The amendments concern the sections covering Electrical Hazards. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3660. O. Reg. 628/05 adds new provisions regarding Confined Spaces - Part II.1, sections 221.1 to 221.19, effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3665.

Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Additional amendments to Part 4 of the Schedule are effective December 31, 2005 and March 1, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 8, 2005, subsections 1(2) & (3), p. 78.

Ethanol in Gasoline (Environmental Protection Act): New regulations are in force January 1, 2007. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 43, October 22, 2005, p. 1699.

Farming Operations (Occupational Health and Safety Act): New regulation 414/05 regarding farming operations comes into force on June 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 29, 2005, p. 2365.

Fire Code (Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997): O. Reg. 650/05 amends section 2.13 (installation of smoke alarms), effective March 1, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 31, 2005, p. 3763.

General - Waste Management (Environmental Protection Act): More sections of O. Reg. 461/05 are to come into force in 2006, 2007, and 2009: March 31, 2006 - storage, mixing, and on-site processing approval requirements; January 1, 2007 - new generator requirements; August 31, 2007 - land disposal restrictions: inorganic wastes; December 31, 2009 - land disposal restrictions: organic and mixed wastes & wastes, treated to specified standard and removal of all underlying hazardous constituents. See the Ontario Gazette, 27 August, 2005, pg. 2751.

Health Care and Residential Facilities (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 631/05 adds new provisions regarding Confined Spaces, sections 43 to 43.19, effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3686.

Industrial Establishments (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 629/05 adds new provisions regarding Confined Spaces - Part I.1, sections 119.1 to 119.20, effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3671.

Mines and Mining Plants (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 630/05 adds new provisions regarding Confined Spaces - Part XII, sections 294 to 313, effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3679.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Ambulance Act: 2005, c. 31, Schedule 1 (Bill 18) amends section 4 and replaces clause 22(1)(e.6) to provide that one or more corporations without share capital may be designated as having the powers and responsibilities of a base hospital.

Building Code Act, 1992: 2005, c. 33 (Bill 128) replaces subsections 36(3) &(4) (maximum penalties for offences are doubled).

Conservation Land Act: 2005, c. 30 (Bill 16) amends section 3 to allow an easement or covenant under the Act to be for the conservation, preservation or protection of land for agricultural purposes.

Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997: 2005, c. 33 (Bill 128) doubles the maximum penalties for offences (see sections 28, 29 & 30).

Fuel Tax Act: 2005, c. 31, Schedule 7 (Bill 18) amends section 2 to clarify the application of tax in respect of clear fuel. Other technical amendments are made, and spent provisions are repealed. See sections 4.8(4), 4.9, 9(3), 8(11), 13(10.5), 21(1) & (2)(d).

Highway Traffic Act: More section of 2002, c. 18, Sch. P are now proclaimed in force. Among other changes, section 19 is replaced (person deemed to be operator), section 23.1 is added (insurance for persons carrying goods for compensation), section 47 is amended (permits, licences, certificates not to be issued), section 124 is replaced (power of officer to have vehicle weighed, examined), sections 191.0.1 (contracts of carriage) and 216.1 (power of officer to examine commercial vehicles) are added; many sections are amended to reflect the repeal of the Truck Transportation Act. 2005, c. 32 (Bill 58) adds subsection 177(3.1) (prohibition of subsection (2) does not apply to fund-raising by charities).

Workplace Safety and Insurance Act: 2005, c. 29 (Bill 211) adds section 2.1 (Act, regulations, and decisions and policies that authorize a distinction because of age continue to apply).

Section 2.B Regulations

Air Pollution - Local Air Quality (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 605/05, among other changes, amends sections 4 (adjacent properties), 12 (combined effect of assumptions for operating conditions and emission rates), 22 (requirement for ESDM report: certificates of approval), 25 (update of ESDM report), 28 (notice to provincial officer as a result of modelling or measurements), 31 & 35 (obligations under another Act); new section 39.1 is added (amendment or revocation of notices); modification to some items in Schedules 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 are made.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator's Information (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 640/05 adds sections 1.1 (exemption from section 16 of the Act - plates from another Canadian jurisdiction), 3.1 (CVOR certificate), 10.1 (recognition of safety rating from another jurisdiction), 15.1 (minimum liability insurance coverage).

Construction Projects (Occupational Health and Safety Act): The parts of 627/05 in force add subsection 103(4) and section 103.1 (multi-tiered loads).

Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents (Occupational Health and Safety Act): The parts of O. Reg. 607/05 in force amend the following Parts of the Schedule: 3, 4, 9, and 10. Part 4 Exposure Values for the following substances are added: 1-Bromopropane; n-Butyl glycidyl ether (BGE); Dichloroacetic acid; Ethylene; Fensulfothion, inhalable, vapour and aerosol; Gallium arsenide, respirable; Methane; Natural gas; Phenyl mercaptan; Propylene oxide; Sulfotepp, inhalable, vapour and aerosol; Tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium salts.

Designated Substance - Silica (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 606/05 replaces clause 4(1)(a) (cristobalite).

General (Energy Efficiency Act): More sections of O. Reg. 384/05 are in force, replacing item 17 of the Schedule (Canadian Standards Association Standard (CSA) C656-05 added), and repealing items 18, 21, and 37 to 39.

Restricted Use of Left Lanes by Commercial Motor Vehicles (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 619/05 amends sections 1 to 3 to accommodate high occupancy vehicle lanes.

Tire Standards and Specifications (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 617/05 adds definitions to section 1 and replaces section 9, which gives the conditions for the use of studded tires and the tire specifications.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-1 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

Third 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

Natural Areas Protection Act: 2005, c. 13 (Bill 21) adds subsections 3(3) & (4) (revocation of designation).

Off-Highway Vehicle Act: 2005, c. 14 (Bill 15) amends the Act regarding regulations (see section 20 and clause 22(a.1)).

Pesticides Control Act: 2005, c. 15 (Bill 4) repeals sections 9, 10, and 18 (Pesticides Advisory Committee); amends clauses 22(d.1) & (m); replaces section 23 (fines).

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulations (Off-Highway Vehicle Act): EC2006-1 adds subsection 19(3) which provides a $225 fine for trespassing.

Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations (Highway Traffic Act): EC2005-733 amendments adopt a new set of inspection standards for commercial vehicles. The amendments reflect a Memorandum of Understanding by the Council of Ministers responsible for transportation. The MOU mandates that all jurisdictions are to implement a compulsory periodic inspection program for commercial vehicles. See: definitions in section 1, clause 3(1)(a) and section 4 (parts of motor vehicle to be inspected).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-1 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

Regulation respecting air quality (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, November 16, 2005, p. 4873.

Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, June 1, 2005, No. 22, p. 1631.

Building Code (Construction Code) (Building Act): Updates to CSA standards are proposed in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec of June 8, 2005, No. 23, p. 1717. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, October 5, 2005, p. 4431.

Regulation respecting environmental impact assessment and review (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, May 25, 2005, No. 21, p. 1399 and June 1, 2005, No. 22, p. 1631.

Regulation respecting environmental standards for heavy vehicles (Environment Quality Act): Final version of the new regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, December 28, 2005, No. 52, p. 5524. In force June 1, 2006 and September 1, 2006.

Regulation respecting forest royalties (Forest Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, December 7, 2005, p. 5131.

Regulation respecting mineral substances other than petroleum, natural gas and brine (Mining Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, November 2, 2005, p. 4755.

Regulation respecting motor vehicle traffic in certain fragile environments (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, June 1, 2005, No. 22, p. 1631.

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 Qu�bec, June 30, 2004, No. 26, p. 2049.

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, August 3, 2005, p. 2914.

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, January 26, 2005, p. 453.

Regulation respecting pulp and paper mills (Environment Quality Act): Proposed replacement regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, December 21, 2005, No. 51, p. 5445.

Regulation respecting the tariff to determine costs of sampling, analysis, inspection or investigation (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, July 7, 2005, p. 2281A.

Regulation respecting the Safety Code for the construction industry - occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, July 6, 2005, p. 2338.

Safety Code (Building Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, October 5, 2005, p. 4439.

Regulation respecting water quality in swimming pools and other artificial pools (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, October 26, 2005, p. 4709.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Building Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 32 (Bill 83), amendments of a technical nature are made to section 65.4 ("regional board" replaced by "agency").

Environment Quality Act: 2005, c. 33 (Bill 107), now proclaimed in force, transposes to the Environment Quality Act certain powers originally conferred by the Act respecting the establishment and enlargement of certain waste elimination sites and the Act to prohibit the establishment or enlargement of certain waste elimination sites, which are repealed. The amendments also provide for the arbitration of any disagreement between municipalities concerning the cost of waste elimination services following an order issued under section 61 of the Act. See sections 31.5, 31.6, 61, and 124. 2005, c. 28 (Bill 111) changes a ministerial name in 4 sections French language version.

Highway Traffic Code: The parts of 2005, c. 39 (Bill 129) in force amend section 621 (regulations). French language version.

An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 32 (Bill 83), amendments of a technical nature are made to sections 195, 208, and 229 (reference to another Act). 2005, c. 38 (Bill 126) replaces the definition of "gross wages" in section 289 (applying from January 1, 2006). French language version.

An Act respecting medical laboratories, organ, tissue, gamete and embryo conservation, and the disposal of human bodies: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 32 (Bill 83), the definition of "regional board" in section 1 is replaced.

Mining Act: 2005, c. 45 (Bill 121) establishes a classification system for outstanding geological sites where mining activities are to be forbidden. It also provides that the Minister may take the measures needed to ensure the development and preservation of such sites. Amendments clarify the interdiction to prospect on certain parcels of land and the powers granted to inspectors authorized by the Minister. Changes are introduced to the time at which certain reports must be submitted, the length of the temporary suspension of certain rights and the time at which such a suspension takes effect. See sections 27, 30.1, 222, 251, 304.1, 305.1 - 305.5, 321.1.

An Act respecting occupational health and safety: 2005, c. 7 (Bill 85), now proclaimed in force, amends section 176.0.1 (change of citation to another Act). As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 32 (Bill 83), amendments of a technical nature are made to several sections ("regional board" replaced by "agency"...) French language version.

An Act respecting owners and operators of heavy vehicles: 2005, c. 39 (Bill 129) renames the Act "An Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles". The amendments harmonize the provisions of the Act with the new provisions of federal road transport legislation and regulations. The changes adjust the scope of the Act, in particular with regard to drivers and to the notions of "heavy vehicle" and "operator of a heavy vehicle". They revise the safety-rating assignment and registration system applicable to operators, as well as the measures concerning the processing and exchange of information for the purpose of rating operators. They also contain provisions intended to facilitate the application of the Act, especially as to the identification of heavy vehicle operators and the powers of the Commission des transports du Qu�bec to ensure that safety standards are met by heavy vehicles and their drivers. Some amendments are yet to be proclaimed. See especially sections 5-7, 12, 16.1-16.3, 26-32.1, 48-48.2 and 48.4.

Public Health Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. 32 (Bill 83), sections 7 and 13 are amended (reference to another Act), and amendments of a technical nature are made to various other sections ("regional board" replaced by "agency").

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

Saskatchewan

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 25th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/bills/progbill.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

Waste Electronic Equipment Regulations (Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002): New regulations come into force on February 1, 2006. See The Saskatchewan Gazette, October 21, 2005, regulation Chapter E-10.21 Reg 4, p. 1003.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. S-35.03 section 65 is amended to update the reference to another Act.

Hospital Standards Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. R-8.2, parts of which are now proclaimed in force, more sections of the Act are now repealed (section 3 and sections 23 to 30).

Tobacco Control Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. R-8.2, parts of which are now proclaimed in force, clause 8(d) is replaced. Another part of 2004, c. 51 is proclaimed in force, replacing clause 11(3)(a).

Water Power Act: As a consequential amendment of 2005, c. S-35.03, sections 2 and 11 are amended to update the reference to an Act; section 19 is replaced ("Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act, 2005" not affected).

Section 2.B Regulations

Hospital Standards Regulations, 1980 (Hospital Standards Act): Several sections and subsections are repealed as a result of the coming into force of a section of the Regional Health Services Act, 2002, c. R-8.2.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

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 2006-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Standards

New Documents for the 2006-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes

New / Nouveau

B44-04 Safety code for elevators and escalators (Parts 1 - 4)

B44-04 Safety code for elevators and escalators (Parts 5 - 9)

B44-04 Safety code for elevators and escalators (Schedules)

B149.1-05 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (Parts 1-10)

B149.1-05 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (Annexes & Tables)

C656-05 Performance standard for split-system and single-package central air conditioners and heat pumps

C863-04 Energy efficiency of high-intensity discharge (HID) and low-pressure sodium (LPS) lamp ballasts

N285.4-05 Periodic inspection of CANDU nuclear power plant components

W59-03 Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding)

Amended / Modifi�e

A23.1-04 Concrete materials and methods of concrete construction

A23.2-04 Methods of test and standard practices for concrete

O86-01 Engineering Design in Wood

Z245.1-02 Steel Pipe

Z259.2.3-99 (R2004) Descent Control Devices

Reaffirmed / Confirm�e

No Change

Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes g�n�rales du Canada Normes

New / Nouveau

No Change

Amended / Modifi�e

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirm�e

No Change

©2005 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety