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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

June 2008

Table of Contents

Introduction

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to May 2008. 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 April and May 2008. 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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of April under which they were made (Governing Act).

4. New documents for the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Documents that will be on the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD series. Please note that some items represent previously existing legislation to increase comprehensiveness while others are newly enacted legislation. Information is presented under the respective jurisdiction as follows: Title of the document, Governing Act (if necessary), and citation.

Canada

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

39th Parliament, Second Session

INTERNET: http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/chamber.asp?Language=E

(Pr.) = Private Member's Bill

HOUSE OF COMMONS

SENATE

Section 1.B Regulations

Asbestos Products Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 11, 2006, p. 3648.

Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 30, 2006, p. 2959.

Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments to add Part XX - Violence Prevention in the Workplace - are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 15, 2007, p. 3455.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Cost Recovery Fees Regulations (Miscellaneous Program): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 20, 2007, p. 3009.

Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (Hazardous Products Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 16, 2008, p. 390.

Disposal at Sea Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 24, 2007, p. 3270.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 29, 2008, p. 941.

Environmental Emergency Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 9, 2007, p. 1594.

Environmental Response Arrangements (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 19, 2008, p. 1217.

Gasoline Regulations: (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 22, 2007, p. 3517 regarding leaded gasoline in competition vehicles.

Glass Doors and Enclosures Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): Proposed replacement regulations for Safety Glass Regulations (CRC 1978, c.933) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 3, 2007, p. 3114.

Hazardous Materials Information Review Act Appeal Board Procedures Regulations (Hazardous Materials Information Review Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 12, 2008, p. 1075.

Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations (Hazardous Materials Information Review Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 12, 2008, p. 1066.

Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed replacement regulations for the Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Waste Regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 2, 2006, p. 2515.

Marine Spark-Ignition Engine and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 30, 2006, p. 4553.

Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 9, 2008, p. 291. The amendments add 2 fish-bearing water bodies in Nunavut to Schedule 2.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): 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 of section 12 regarding the importation of a vehicle purchased in the United States are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 1, 2007, p. 3366. Proposed amendments regarding low speed vehicles are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 22, 2007, p. 3545. Proposed amendments regarding bumpers are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 22, 2008, p. 822. Proposed amendments regarding Standard 216 - Roof Crush Resistance and Standard 220 - Rollover Protection are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 22, 2008, p. 828.

Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 2, 2006, p. 4051.

National Energy Board Processing Plant Regulations (National Energy Board Act):Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 10, 2007, p. 3179.

Non-smokers' Health Regulations (Non-smokers' Health Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 16, 2007, p. 1702.

Notice of intent to amend the Phosphorus Concentration Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 16, 2008, p. 329.

Onshore Pipeline Regulations (National Energy Board Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 10, 2007, p. 3184.

Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 2, 2006, p. 4025.

Perfluorooctane Sulfonate and its Salts and Certain Other Compounds Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 6, 2006, p. 4265.

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 6, 2006, p. 4285.

Port Authorities Operations Regulations (Canada Marine Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, EXTRA Vol. 141, No. 1, 2007.

Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 3, 2007, p. 3090.

Restricted Components Regulations (Explosives Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 12, 2006, p. 2365.

Review Panel Regulations (Pest Control Products Act). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 6, 2006, p. 4305.

Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed replacement regulations for Registration of Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products on Federal Lands (SOR/97-10) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 7, 2007, p. 829.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 30, 2006, p. 3015. More proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 10, 2007, p. 255.

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Architectural Coatings Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 26, 2008, p. 1257.

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Automotive Refinishing Products Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 26, 2008, p. 1295.

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 26, 2008, p. 1326.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Class I Nuclear Facilities Regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): SOR/2008-119 amendments are consequential to the amendments to the Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations and the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations. See the definition of "Class IB nuclear facility" in section 1.

Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): SOR/2008-119 amendments, among other changes, amend definitions in section 1; replace sections 8 & 9 (licence not required); replace section 15 (Class II nuclear facilities); add section 16.1 (brachytherapy remote afterloaders); replace section 17 (sealed source installation).

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2008-33 adds 7 substances to Part 1, 10 substances to Part 3, and one substance to Part 4 of the DSL. SOR/2008- 55 adds 3 substances to Part 1 of the DSL. SOR/2008-56 adds 8 substances to Part 1 and 6 substances to Part 3 of the DSL. SOR/2008-113 adds 11 substances to Part 1 and 3 substances to Part 3 of the DSL.

Liste intérieure

Gasoline Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2008-126 extends until January 1, 2010 the exemption for leaded gasoline for competition vehicles. The amendments also remove provisions which allow the production, import and sale of leaded gasoline for use in farm machinery, boats, and large trucks. In addition, the references to test methods for determining lead and phosphorus content in gasoline are updated.

Règlement sur l'essence

General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): SOR/2008- 119 amendments are consequential to the amendments to the Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations and the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations. See sections 3 and 19.

Règlement général sur la sûreté et la réglementation nucléaires

Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): SOR/2008-119 amendments, among other changes, replaces the definition of "exemption quantity" in section 1 as well as adding other definitions; changes affect current licensing practices; regulatory measures are introduced to allow for the removal of nuclear substances from regulatory control; other changes are designed to correct a number of regulatory deficiencies.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Alberta

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fourth 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

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Certification and Permit Regulation (Safety Codes Act): The part of Alta. Reg. 206/2007 which repeals Parts 1 & 2 (sections 2 - 39) is now in force.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

British Columbia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fourth Session, 38 th Parliament

INTERNET: http://www.leg.bc.ca

Section 1.B Regulations

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 218/2007 replaces Division 36 - Child Seating and Restraint Systems. In force July 1, 2008. See B.C. Gazette, July 3, 2007, p. 305.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Forest Act: Some sections of 2008, c. 4 (Bill 8) are in force, including amendments to sections 89 (marine log brand), 105 (stumpage rates), and 136 (recording costs).

Forest and Range Practices Act: The section of 2008, c. 4 (Bill 8) in force replaces subsection 122(1) (audits).

Wildfire Act: The section of 2008, c. 4 (Bill 8) in force replaces 68(1) (audits).

Section 2.B Regulations

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Workers' Compensation Act): B.C. Reg. 20/2008 amends Part 26 (Forestry Operations and Similar Activities). These amendments are undertaken to reflect current workplace practices, new technologies, changes to terminology and other advances in the area of occupational health and safety relating to the forestry industry.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Manitoba

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 39 th 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

Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation (Environment Act): Man Reg. 23/2008 amends subsection 16.4(2) and (4).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

New Brunswick

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 56th 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

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act: N.B. Reg. 2008-50 amends sections 201 and 401(3)(a) (updated reference to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard N285.0).

Standards Regulation - Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act: N.B. Reg. 2008-51 replaces Schedule A and N.B. Reg. 2008-52 replaces Schedule B. The replacement Schedules update referenced standards from various organizations, including the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Newfoundland and Labrador

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

First Session, 46 th General Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.hoa.gov.nl.ca/hoa/sr

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Health and Community Services Act: 2006, c. R-7.1 has repealed section 4 of the act and amended subsection 11(1)(c).

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 2008-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Northwest Territories

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 16th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/housebills16-2.aspx

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

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Nova Scotia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 60th General Assembly

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

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Amusement Devices General Regulations (Amusement Devices Safety Act): N.S. Reg. 134/2008 increases the fees for licences and inspections by replacing section 16.

Crane Operators Regulations (Crane Operators and Power Engineers Act): N.S. Reg. 151/2008 increases fees by replacing the Schedule after section 32.

Electrical Code Regulations (Electrical Installation and Inspection Act): N.S. Reg. 156/2008 raises the communications certificate fees in section 5.

Elevators and Lifts General Regulations (Elevators and Lifts Act): N.S. Reg. 157/2008 replaces Schedule A (Prescribed Fees).

Fire Safety Regulations (Fire Safety Act): N.S. Reg. 161/2008 increases various fees in sections 12(2), 15, and 23(2)(b).

Food Safety Regulations (Health Protection Act): N.S. Reg. 173/2008 increases various fees in sections 5, 9(2), 12(1), and 17(2).

Forest Fire Protection Regulations (Forests Act): N.S. Reg. 167/2008 amends section 3A (permit fees).

Fuel Safety Regulations (Fire Safety Act): N.S. Reg. 162/2008 Replaces Part 4 - Fees, sections 65 to 70.

Gas Plant Facility Regulations (Energy Resources Conservation Act): N.S. Reg. 159/2008 increases the fees in section 12 (Application Fee).

Mineral Resources Regulations (Mineral Resources Act): N.S. Reg. 182/2008 replaces section 70 (fees) and amends section 71 (royalties).

Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations (Building Code Act): N.S. Reg. 241/2008 amends Article 1.3.1.3 ("Camping accommodation", "Roofed accommodation").

Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations (Energy Resources Conservation Act): N.S. Reg. 160/2008 amends section 9 (fees).

Power Engineers Regulations (Crane Operators and Power Engineers Act): N.S. Reg. 152/2008 increases fees by replacing Schedule 1.

Steam Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations (Steam Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act): N.S. Reg. 218/2008 replaces Part VII - Fees in Respect of Construction, sections 84 to 103.

Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations (Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act): N.S. Reg. 220/2008 amends subsection 7(6) (application fee) and section 13 (annual rent) regarding fees.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Nunavut

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fourth 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 2008-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

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, 39th Parliament

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

Ambient Air Quality Criteria (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 518/07 repeals the regulation, effective August 31, 2008. See the Ontario Gazette, September 15, 2007.

Spill Prevention and Contingency Plans (O. Reg. 224/07) (Environmental Protection Act): New regulation in force September 1, 2008. See the Ontario Gazette, June 23, 2007.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Smoke-Free Ontario Act: 2005, c. 18 replaces subsection 3.1(2) (display of tobacco products), in force May 31, 2008.

Section 2.B Regulations

Food Premises (Health Protection and Promotion Act): O. Reg. 99/08 adds section 39.1 and subsections 40(2.1) & (2.2) in regard to uninspected meat.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

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, 63nd General Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/index.php3

Section 1.B Regulations

Occupational Health and Safety Act General Regulations: EC2007-652, in force October 31, 2008, revokes sections 8.1 to 8.4 and replaces them with sections 8.1 to 8.10, regarding noise exposure limits; section 13.1 is also replaced (confined space). See P.E.I. Royal Gazette, November 10, 2007, p. 343.

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 2008-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Quebec

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

First Session, 38th Legislature

INTERNET: http://www.assnat.qc.ca/eng/38legislature1/Projets-loi/publics/index.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, February 27, 2008, p. 690. The amendments concern authorization exemptions under section 22 of the Act.

Regulation respecting the application of section 32 of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, January 10, 2007, No. 2, p. 63.

Regulation respecting the application of the Building Act (Building Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 12, 2007, No. 50, p. 3891.

Regulation respecting greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles and fees for excess emissions (Environment Quality Act). The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, January 3, 2008, p. 19.

Regulation respecting hazardous materials (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, February 20, 2008, No. 8, p. 663.

Land Protection and Rehabilitation Regulation (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the