Transport Canada — TDG
Transport Canada has proposed regulatory changes to outdated marine provisions in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and, on April 1, 2017 issued its proposed Regulations amending the Transportation of Dangerous Good (Marine Provisions). It is seeking feedback on or before May 1st.
The TDG regulations currently refer to terms and conditions that are no longer in the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001) or in regulations made under the CSA 2001, such as the cargo, fumigation, and tackle guidelines (CFTR), and the vessel certificates. In addition, there are other differences between the TDG and CFTR, which pose challenges for regulatees.
Transport Canada – Standard TP14877
The Transportation of Dangerous Good Directorate updated the Transport Canada Standard TP14877, Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail (December, 2013). The standard covers large means of containment used for transport and handling of dangerous goods by rail. Highlights include: incorporating external technical requirements, updating the dangerous goods list to align with the 19th edition of the United Nations Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, updating technical requirements for Class 3, flammable liquids, improving harmonization between tank car requirements in Canada and the U.S., and updating material of construction requirements for tank cars.
Transport Canada – TDG Part 8
The amendment of Part 8 of the TDG regulations came into force on December 1, 2016 and is the new reporting requirement and criteria for submitting the 30-day follow-up report. The procedure to submit the report remains the same.
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