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Progress Toward the Department’s Regulatory Plan


Regulations

Expected Results

Prepublication in the Canada Gazette Part I is anticipated for amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations introducing requirements for flight training units and smaller commercial operations to have a safety management system in place that integrates operations and technical systems with financial and human resource management (medium impact).

 

Increased safe operations and compliance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

 

This will be achieved by the establishment of a systematic, explicit and comprehensive process for the management of safety risks, which integrates operations and technical systems (with financial and human resources management), for all activities related to an enterprise. The process – referred to as a safety management system (SMS) - aims at improving the safety of an enterprise as a whole, by identifying and correcting any problems that could contribute to a reduction of safety margins.

 

Anticipated prepublication in the Canada Gazette Part I of amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations to replace current requirements for Ground Proximity Warning Systems (GPWS) with requirements for the installation of Terrain Avoidance Warning Systems (TAWS) in commercial aeroplanes and in non-commercial turbine-powered aeroplanes with seats for six or more passengers (high impact). Improved protection of passengers and crew by reducing the risk of accidents.  Canadian requirements will be brought into greater conformity with those of other jurisdictions in which TAWS is already required.

 

This will be achieved by the installation of TAWS which will provide earlier alerts to flight crew to enable action to be taken to prevent flight into terrain or water. TAWS is based on more sophisticated technology than GPWS.

Anticipated publication in the Canada Gazette Part II of amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations to ensure a consistent approach to winter runway maintenance and surface condition reporting at major airports (medium impact). Safer winter aviation operations at Canadian Airports. 

 

This will be achieved by requiring the reporting of runway friction measurements at Canadian airports and by standardizing technical aspects of winter maintenance requirements with those mandated by the United States.

 
Anticipated publication in the Canada Gazette Part I of amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations which will consolidate existing regulations and standards governing the certification process for aeronautical products (medium impact). Increased  globally harmonized process for the certification of aeronautical products. 

 

This will be achieved with more user-friendly, less cumbersome processes which are harmonized with equivalent foreign certification processes to obtain maximum benefit for Canadian industry.

 
Anticipated publication in the Canada Gazette Part I of amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations introducing certification standards specific to water aerodromes that will be equivalent to similar standards in place for land aerodromes (high impact). Safer operations at water aerodromes. 

 

This will be achieved by a new certification regime for water aerodromes.

 

Anticipated publication in the Canada Gazette Part II of amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations introducing a requirement for Canadian aircraft used in international air transport services to be equipped with 406 MHz ELTs (medium impact).

 

In addition, the introduction of a new definition of “ELT” which will make it clear that Transport Canada is recognizing the development of technology that provides new portable satellite based GPS tracking devices for positioning and messaging purposes.

TC ability to meet international obligations as an ICAO Contracting State; This will offer advantages over current ELTs as 406 MHz ELTs transmit a distinctive distress signal and also send identification data that help search and rescue agencies determine the validity of the distress call.

 

These amendments will allow for the integration of new technologies in the regulatory scheme and consequently allow the Government of Canada to meet its international obligation as an ICAO Contracting State.

 
Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 — Occupant Restraint Systems in Frontal Impact:  Further research and a cost‑benefit study are underway to ensure that seat belts and air bags are designed to provide optimal protection to belted occupants and that any injuries due to occupant protection system are minimized (high impact). Improved occupant protection in frontal collisions.

 

This will be accomplished through the amendment of a current Regulation.

 

The Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations will be amended by introducing three Technical Standards Documents, which will include a new and more stringent standard covering all new tires for use on vehicles up to 4536 kg (medium impact). Increased rate of tire failure prevention.  Canadian and U.S. tire safety performance requirements will be harmonized.

 

This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of new regulations.

 

Amend Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 110 and 120, governing tire and rim selections for all motor vehicles (medium impact). Increased ability to help vehicle owners and operators to determine vehicle carrying capacity, tire inflation pressure and to identify defective tires in the event of a recall. Harmonization of Canadian and U.S. tire and rim selection requirements.

 

This will be accomplished through the amendment of a current Regulation.

 

Amend the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 216 relating to vehicle roof crush to improve the safety of vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle rollover.  This amendment will update the roof crush safety standards that currently apply to both passenger vehicles and school buses (medium impact).

 

Improved occupant protection in vehicle rollovers. Harmonization with safety standards recently proposed by the United States government through amendment to the corresponding Canadian safety standard.

 

This will be accomplished through the amendment of a current Regulation.

 

Amend Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 206 “Door Locks and Door Retention Components” (medium impact). Allows options in Canada to either harmonize Canadian safety requirements with those of the U.S., or adopt a Global Technical Regulation promulgated by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations.

 

This will be accomplished through the amendment of a current Regulation.

 

New Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126 — Electronic Stability Control Systems:The proposed amendment to the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations would harmonize Canada’s equipment and performance requirements for Electronic Stability Control systems with those proposed in the U.S. by introducing a new Technical Standards Document (high impact).

 

Reduction of deaths and injuries that result from single vehicle crashes caused by loss of vehicle control.

 

This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of a new Regulation.

 

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 500 “Low Speed Vehicles” - Adding requirement for the slow moving vehicle emblem and amend LSV definitions to allow LSV trucks and to clarify the vulnerable character of LSV. (medium impact). Clear identification low speed vehicles as vulnerable partners if provinces or territories allow them to mix with other classes of vehicles. 

 

Allowance of Low Speed Vehicle trucks. 

 

Increased ability of consumers to conform to provincial and territorial requirements of identifying slow moving vehicle.

 

This will be accomplished through the amendment of a current Regulation.

 

Interim Order for child restraint systems (medium impact). Allowance of manufacturers and importers to offer higher capacity child restraint systems in Canada.  Alignment with recent US amendments to their regulations.

 

This will be accomplished through the amendment of a current Regulation.

 

Final submission for publication in Canada Gazette, Part II for introduction of child seat tether anchors in convertibles.  Also aligning with many U.S. requirements for child seat anchors in different classes of vehicles.  This publication will also address many of the proposals made by the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations (medium impact). Increased child safety while traveling in convertible vehicles.  Alignment with many US requirements for child sear anchors in vehicles.

 

 

This will be accomplished through the amendment of a current Regulation.

 

Proposal for publication in Canada Gazette, Part I to align with U.S. requirements for child restraint systems (medium impact). Ability of Canadian consumers to purchase child restraint products similar to those sold in the U.S.

 

This will be accomplished through the amendment of a current Regulation.

 

Amend Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114— Locking and Immobilization Systems (medium impact).

 

Harmonization with the new requirements in the U.S. regulation that has been recently revised.

 

This will be accomplished through the amendment of a current Regulation.

 

Amendments to the Commercial Vehicle Driver’s Hours of Service Regulations. Enhanced regulation based on stakeholder input.

 

This will be accomplished through the amendment of a current Regulation.

 

 

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations will be amended to harmonize with international, regulatory requirements and recommendations, to improve reciprocity between Canada and the U.S., to adopt changes to means of containment standards to reflect new engineering developments and construction designs and to address emerging issues (medium impact). Improved level of safety in the transportation of dangerous goods.

 

This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of new Regulations.

 

Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals (revised) to enhance Transport Canada’s pollution prevention program and put Canada in a position to accede to the optional Annexes IV, V and VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Shipping (MARPOL) and the Antifouling Systems Convention (medium impact). Reduction in incidents related to the pollution of the environment from ship sources.

 

This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of new Regulations.

 

Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (new) to provide for the establishment of restrictions to boating activities and navigation in Canadian waters (medium impact). Enhanced marine safety. 

 

 

This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations.

 

Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations (revised), impose competency requirements on operators of pleasure craft, including improvements to the administration of the testing process and course provider accreditation (medium impact). Enhanced marine safety for pleasure craft operators and boating community.

 

This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of new Regulations.

 

Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (new), to provide a graduated enforcement scheme and effective deterrents for violations on vessels operating in Canadian waters (medium impact). Enhanced marine safety and compliance.

 

This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of new Regulations.

 

Proposed amendments to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations to enhance domestic ferry security will be developed as a result of further risk analysis and industry consultations in 2007 (medium impact). Enhanced domestic ferry security. 

 

This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of new Regulations.

 

Amendments to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations to establish certification requirements for Ships’ Security Officers, as required by the International Maritime Organization (high impact). Consistency in Ships’ Security Officer certification.

 

This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of new Regulations.

 

As adopted by the International Maritime Organization, Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), ships will be required to transmit information including ship's identity, location and date and time of position in support of international security requirements.   The purpose of the long range identification tracking will be to increase security of international shipping by tracking vessels via satellite (high impact). Increased security of international shipping and domain awareness.

 

This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of new Regulations.

 

Amendments to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations to establish provisions for tall ships and other events of national significance, including provisions to establish security exclusion zones, which will be required for the 2010 Olympics as well as other miscellaneous amendments (high impact). Enhanced security for the marine transportation system.

 

This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations.

 

A comprehensive and phased review of the aviation security regulatory framework has been initiated (high impact).  This review will take place over the next three to four years with a mandate to examine in depth and renew the aviation security regulatory framework and to implement provisions of the Public Safety Act, 2002.

 

 

Enhanced aviation security regulatory framework

 

This will be accomplished through establishment of a systematic review methodology and extensive consultation with stakeholders.

 

As part of a broader transportation policy package, a mandatory fuel-efficiency standard, for implementation beginning with the 2011 model year, will be developed through a process that will involve input from all stakeholders, and will be published by the end of 2008.  It will be designed for Canada to maximize our environmental and economic benefits and will be benchmarked against a stringent, dominant North American standard.  

 

These new regulations will be developed and implemented under the Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act.

 

The government recognizes that the auto industry operates in an integrated North American market.  The government will establish a standard that is achievable within the North American market and that will ensure sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.  The level of this standard will be determined through the normal regulatory process, including consultations with the automotive industry and other stakeholders. 

 

 

Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Regulations published in the Canada Gazette Part II by end of 2008. 

 

Improved fuel consumption for motor vehicles beginning in model year 2011. 

 

 

Bring into force the International Bridge and Tunnels Regulations under the recent International Bridges and Tunnels Act, to introduce reporting requirements on the safety of bridges and tunnels crossing from Canada to the United States. Strengthen the federal role of ensuring that the structures are safe and that they are maintained so as to maximize their long-term viability.  Ensure an efficient and competitive flow of goods and people without compromising safety.

 


Strategic Environmental Assessment

Consistent with the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals and the Transport Canada Strategic Environmental Assessment Policy Statement; every proposed policy, plan and program that requires approval by the Minister or Cabinet, including regulatory initiatives, must go through the Strategic Environmental Assessment process.

More information can be found at the following website address:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/environment/EnvironmentalAssessment/seapolicy/SEAprocess.htm