Bill C-587: An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (railway noise and vibration control)

C-587 Third Session, Fortieth Parliament, 59 Elizabeth II, 2010 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-587 An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (railway noise and vibration control) first reading, October 27, 2010 Mr. Julian 403184 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Canada Transportation Act to control noise and vibrations produced by the construction and operation of railways located in close proximity to any residential, institutional or commercial establishments at certain times or on certain days. Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca .vis1 {position: absolute;display:block;} .vis2 {position: static;} 3rd Session, 40th Parliament, 59 Elizabeth II, 2010 house of commons of canada BILL C-587 An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (railway noise and vibration control) Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: SHORT TITLE 1. This Act may be cited as the Railway Noise and Vibration Control Act. CANADA TRANSPORTATION ACT 1996, c. 10 2. The Canada Transportation Act is amended by adding the following after section 95.1: Prohibited activities 95.11 When constructing or operating a railway within 300 metres of any residential, institutional or commercial establishment, a railway company shall not shunt, couple or decouple cars or leave an engine with its motor idling (a) at any time on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, and (b) before 8:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on any other day, except as authorized by the Minister of Transport for a specific period during a national emergency declared under the Emergencies Act. Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from:Publishing and Depository ServicesPublic Works and Government Services Canada