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04-30-2009, 11:58 AM
This message contains information about amendments to environmental and occupational health & safety-related acts and regulations in Canada. CCOHS keeps track of changes to the legislation as part of the on-going enhancement of our full-text Canadian Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Legislation databases, available on World Wide Web, DVD and for intranets. This is the list of amendments identified in April 2009. Summaries of the amendments are posted to this list on a monthly basis. If you would like to find out more about CCOHS' enviroOSH Legislation service, contact Inquiries & Client Services by e-mail at clientservices@ccohs.ca or toll-free in Canada and USA at 1-800-668-4284. Information about the service is also available from the CCOHS website (http://www.ccohs.ca/products/legislation/legislation.html).
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CANADA
ACTS
First Nations Land Management Act: As a consequential amendment of 2008, c. 32, now
proclaimed in force, item 24 of the Schedule is repealed.
Fisheries Act: As a consequential amendment of 2008, c. 32, now proclaimed in force,
subsection 5(4) is replaced (laws of certain First Nations).
REGULATIONS
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code): SOR/2009-84 presents 4 miscellaneous amendments to Part XIV (Materials Handling) and Part XIX (Hazard Prevention Program): brings consistency to the English and French versions of section 14.40; clarifies existing wording; eliminates the requirement for employers to submit a copy of their HPP evaluation to the Minister of Labour (subsection 19.8(1)).
Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): SOR/2009-75 amends note (h) of Table II of Part VI of Schedule I to correct an error in wording.
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2009-79 is reenacting sections 105, 121, 131, 135 and 301 of Schedule IV to extend their application expiration dates. The safety requirements referenced through the Technical Standard Documents remain in force.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ACTS
Land Act: 2009, c. 4 (Bill 2) adds subsection (2) (government exemption from Surveyor General fees). Deemed in force April 1, 2007.
REGULATIONS
Integrated Pest Management Regulation (Integrated Pest Management Act): B.C. Reg. 426/2008 and 427/2008 amends sections 5, 21, 64, 71 and 78, to regulate the application of pesticides to control mosquitoes and the spread of the West NileVirus. Subsection 64(3) has been replaced and outlines the public notice required when applying pesticides to control mosquitoes, including written notice to apiaries registered under the Bees Act. Section 78 is amended to control the conditions under which methoprene may be used.
Motor Vehicle Act Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): B.C. Reg. 351/2008 amends the regulation to repeal and replace definitions for golf cart and utility vehicle. Division 24 (Vehicles of Unusual Size, Weight or Operating Characteristics) has been repealed and replaced. Several other amendments have been also amended to reflect the new Division 24. This division deals with vehicles such as golf cars and low and zero emission vehicles.
MANITOBA
REGULATIONS
Employment Standards Regulation (Employment Standards Code): 5/2009 amends the act to update section 11 (Minimum wage).
NEW BRUNSWICK
ACTS
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Act: 2008, c. 54 (Bill 19) is now proclaimed in force. It amends sections 8 and 9 regarding the board of directors.
NOVA SCOTIA
ACTS
Motor Vehicle Act: 2008, c. 61 (Bill 93), now proclaimed in force, adds subsections 13(2A) and 65(5) regarding non-residents. 2008, c. 62 (Bill 191), now proclaimed in force, amends subsection 112 regarding the Minister's authority with respect to highways divided into two separate roadways and adds subsection 174A which stipulates the use of daytime running lights.
REGULATIONS
Designation of Eligible Bodies Regulations (Conservation Easements Act): N.S. Reg. 48/2009 adds an eligible body to the Schedule.
Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations (Environment Act): N.S. Reg. 66/2009 lists the fees for operator certification and renewal certificates (section 25).
Vehicle Inspection Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): Sections of 49/2009 in force change the frequency and scope of vehicle inspections. See sections 2, 6, 19 to 21A and 24. More amendments to come into force on June 1, 2009.
ONTARIO
ACTS
Highway Traffic Act: The remainder of 2007, c. 13 is now in force regarding licence suspension for blood alcohol concentration above .05. It replaces section 48 regarding police officers' powers to determine whether there is evidence to demand a breath sample. Wording additions are made to sections 48.1 to 48.3.
Pesticides Act: 2008, c. 11 (Bill 64) now proclaimed in force, amends the Act to prohibit the use and sale of certain pesticides that may be used for cosmetic purposes. See especially subsections 1(4) and new section 7.1.
REGULATIONS
Boilers and Pressure Vessels Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act): The document is amended by a Director's Order. It replaces Section 1.0 to cite an updated Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B51 standard plus the exceptions and additions.
General - Waste Management (Environmental Protection Act): Among other changes, O. Reg. 110/09 replaces the definition of "agricultural waste" in subsection 1(1) and adds "disposal facility" and "farm operation". Section 3 is amended (exemptions from Part V of the Act).
Hours of Service (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 114/09 adds section 3.1 which describes exemptions for volunteer firefighters.
Lake Simcoe Protection (Ontario Water Resources Act): Sections 6 to 8 of the original 60/08 regulation are repealed concerning new sewage treatment plants.
Needle Safety (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Sections of O. Reg. 317/08 now in force amend section (application to more facilities) and replace subparagraph 5(1) 1 ii.
Provincial Parks - General Provisions (Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006): O. Reg. 113/09 adds Nagagamisis to Schedule 2.
Races, Contests and Stunts (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 406/08 repeals section 1, effective May 1, 2009, regarding the police officer's report to the Registrar concerning driver information.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
REGULATIONS
Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Regulations (Highway Traffic Act): Among other changes, EC2009-145 adds new definitions to section 1; clarifies the types of vehicles to which these regulations do not apply in section 2; revokes and replaces the provisions dealing with the required information to be included in commercial vehicle inspection reports in accordance with Schedules I- IV - an exemption is provided from the requirements to prepare inspection reports in the case of a driver of a truck, tractor and trailer that is being operated within a radius of 160 kilometres of the location at which the driver reported for work. See sections 7 to 11.
QUEBEC
REGULATIONS
Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines (An Act Respecting Occupational Health and Safety): O.C. 221-2009 amends the regulation in several sections regarding remote control systems and other matters, including inspections, the storage of combustible liquids and grease, storage of explosives, prevention of predetonation, blasting.
SASKATCHEWAN
REGULATIONS
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996 (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993): Sask. Reg. 18/2009 replaces section 154 (trained operators for powered mobile equipment) and the title to Table 14.1 of the Appendix.
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CANADA
ACTS
First Nations Land Management Act: As a consequential amendment of 2008, c. 32, now
proclaimed in force, item 24 of the Schedule is repealed.
Fisheries Act: As a consequential amendment of 2008, c. 32, now proclaimed in force,
subsection 5(4) is replaced (laws of certain First Nations).
REGULATIONS
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code): SOR/2009-84 presents 4 miscellaneous amendments to Part XIV (Materials Handling) and Part XIX (Hazard Prevention Program): brings consistency to the English and French versions of section 14.40; clarifies existing wording; eliminates the requirement for employers to submit a copy of their HPP evaluation to the Minister of Labour (subsection 19.8(1)).
Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): SOR/2009-75 amends note (h) of Table II of Part VI of Schedule I to correct an error in wording.
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2009-79 is reenacting sections 105, 121, 131, 135 and 301 of Schedule IV to extend their application expiration dates. The safety requirements referenced through the Technical Standard Documents remain in force.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ACTS
Land Act: 2009, c. 4 (Bill 2) adds subsection (2) (government exemption from Surveyor General fees). Deemed in force April 1, 2007.
REGULATIONS
Integrated Pest Management Regulation (Integrated Pest Management Act): B.C. Reg. 426/2008 and 427/2008 amends sections 5, 21, 64, 71 and 78, to regulate the application of pesticides to control mosquitoes and the spread of the West NileVirus. Subsection 64(3) has been replaced and outlines the public notice required when applying pesticides to control mosquitoes, including written notice to apiaries registered under the Bees Act. Section 78 is amended to control the conditions under which methoprene may be used.
Motor Vehicle Act Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): B.C. Reg. 351/2008 amends the regulation to repeal and replace definitions for golf cart and utility vehicle. Division 24 (Vehicles of Unusual Size, Weight or Operating Characteristics) has been repealed and replaced. Several other amendments have been also amended to reflect the new Division 24. This division deals with vehicles such as golf cars and low and zero emission vehicles.
MANITOBA
REGULATIONS
Employment Standards Regulation (Employment Standards Code): 5/2009 amends the act to update section 11 (Minimum wage).
NEW BRUNSWICK
ACTS
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Act: 2008, c. 54 (Bill 19) is now proclaimed in force. It amends sections 8 and 9 regarding the board of directors.
NOVA SCOTIA
ACTS
Motor Vehicle Act: 2008, c. 61 (Bill 93), now proclaimed in force, adds subsections 13(2A) and 65(5) regarding non-residents. 2008, c. 62 (Bill 191), now proclaimed in force, amends subsection 112 regarding the Minister's authority with respect to highways divided into two separate roadways and adds subsection 174A which stipulates the use of daytime running lights.
REGULATIONS
Designation of Eligible Bodies Regulations (Conservation Easements Act): N.S. Reg. 48/2009 adds an eligible body to the Schedule.
Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations (Environment Act): N.S. Reg. 66/2009 lists the fees for operator certification and renewal certificates (section 25).
Vehicle Inspection Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): Sections of 49/2009 in force change the frequency and scope of vehicle inspections. See sections 2, 6, 19 to 21A and 24. More amendments to come into force on June 1, 2009.
ONTARIO
ACTS
Highway Traffic Act: The remainder of 2007, c. 13 is now in force regarding licence suspension for blood alcohol concentration above .05. It replaces section 48 regarding police officers' powers to determine whether there is evidence to demand a breath sample. Wording additions are made to sections 48.1 to 48.3.
Pesticides Act: 2008, c. 11 (Bill 64) now proclaimed in force, amends the Act to prohibit the use and sale of certain pesticides that may be used for cosmetic purposes. See especially subsections 1(4) and new section 7.1.
REGULATIONS
Boilers and Pressure Vessels Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act): The document is amended by a Director's Order. It replaces Section 1.0 to cite an updated Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B51 standard plus the exceptions and additions.
General - Waste Management (Environmental Protection Act): Among other changes, O. Reg. 110/09 replaces the definition of "agricultural waste" in subsection 1(1) and adds "disposal facility" and "farm operation". Section 3 is amended (exemptions from Part V of the Act).
Hours of Service (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 114/09 adds section 3.1 which describes exemptions for volunteer firefighters.
Lake Simcoe Protection (Ontario Water Resources Act): Sections 6 to 8 of the original 60/08 regulation are repealed concerning new sewage treatment plants.
Needle Safety (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Sections of O. Reg. 317/08 now in force amend section (application to more facilities) and replace subparagraph 5(1) 1 ii.
Provincial Parks - General Provisions (Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006): O. Reg. 113/09 adds Nagagamisis to Schedule 2.
Races, Contests and Stunts (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 406/08 repeals section 1, effective May 1, 2009, regarding the police officer's report to the Registrar concerning driver information.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
REGULATIONS
Commercial Vehicle (Trip Inspection and Records) Regulations (Highway Traffic Act): Among other changes, EC2009-145 adds new definitions to section 1; clarifies the types of vehicles to which these regulations do not apply in section 2; revokes and replaces the provisions dealing with the required information to be included in commercial vehicle inspection reports in accordance with Schedules I- IV - an exemption is provided from the requirements to prepare inspection reports in the case of a driver of a truck, tractor and trailer that is being operated within a radius of 160 kilometres of the location at which the driver reported for work. See sections 7 to 11.
QUEBEC
REGULATIONS
Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines (An Act Respecting Occupational Health and Safety): O.C. 221-2009 amends the regulation in several sections regarding remote control systems and other matters, including inspections, the storage of combustible liquids and grease, storage of explosives, prevention of predetonation, blasting.
SASKATCHEWAN
REGULATIONS
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996 (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993): Sask. Reg. 18/2009 replaces section 154 (trained operators for powered mobile equipment) and the title to Table 14.1 of the Appendix.