International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations (SOR/2009-17)

Contents of Report

15 An owner of an international bridge or tunnel shall ensure that the report referred to in section 14 contains at least the following information:

• (a) the number of vehicles of the following types that pass over a point or segment of the international bridge or tunnel each month:

  • (i) passenger cars,

  • (ii) trucks, and

  • (iii) buses and vehicles other than those referred to in subparagraphs (i) and (ii);

• (b) the types of vehicles that were permitted to use the international bridge or tunnel and the conditions or restrictions related to that use;

• (c) the tolls, fees or other charges applicable to users for the use of the international bridge or tunnel;

• (d) a brief description of all written complaints received in respect of the operation and use of the international bridge or tunnel; and

• (e) a description of the procedures that the owner has put in place to manage complaints from the public relating to the operation and use of the international bridge or tunnel.

Changes and Closures

16 The owner of an international bridge or tunnel shall inform the Minister, in writing, of any of the following events within 30 days of its occurrence:

• (a) a change in tolls, fees or other charges;

• (b) a change in the types of vehicles permitted to use the international bridge or tunnel and, in the case of a newly permitted type of vehicle, the conditions or restrictions under which that type of vehicle is permitted to use the bridge or tunnel;

• (c) a change in the conditions or restrictions under which a type of vehicle referred to in the most recent report is permitted to cross the international bridge or traverse the international tunnel;

• (d) a change in normal operating hours; and

• (e) the closure of the bridge or tunnel, or the closure of one of its lanes for a period of 48 hours or more.

Coming into Force

Footnote ^*17 These Regulations come into force on the day on which they are published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

• Return to footnote ^*[Note: Regulations in force February 18, 2009.]