| Transport Canada Proposes Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations |
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| Friday, 31 August 2007 07:00 | |||
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Transport Canada has issued a draft set of proposed regulations that will govern the operation of vessels, both commercial and recreational, in Canadian waterways. The proposed regulations conform to the Canada Shipping Act 2001, which went into effect on July 1. The proposed regulations would govern access by vessels to specified areas, restrictions on the mode of propulsion used, limitations on maximum engine power or speed, prohibitions on recreational towing activities (e.g., water-skiing), and specify areas in which a permit is required in order to hold a sporting or recreational event. The proposed regulations were published in the Canada Gazette on August 18, and are subject to a 60-day comment period. Based on feedback received during the comment period, a final draft will be pubiished later. Click Read More for a link to the full Transport Canada release. From Transport Canada: No. H 156/07 For release August 21, 2007 TRANSPORT CANADA PROPOSES VESSEL OPERATION RESTRICTION REGULATIONS OTTAWA — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the proposed Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations to ensure consistency with the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001), which came into effect on July 1, 2007. 'Canada's New Government is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all waterway users in Canadian waters,'said Minister Cannon. 'The new restrictions included in the proposed regulations will maintain the safety of navigation, both commercial and recreational, by restricting the type or speed of vessels that may use the various waterways.'
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