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A new edition of CAN/CGSB-43.147, Containers for transport of dangerous goods by rail, has been published in March 2023. Please note that the new standard is intended for incorporation by reference into the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR). Until the TDGR is amended to adopt this 2023 edition of the standard, stakeholders must continue to comply with the 2018 edition of TP14877, Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail, a Transport Canada Standard”. You can obtain a copy of the standard free of charge: CGSB-43.147-2023. The most notable changes that appear in the new edition of the standard include:

Phasing-out legacy tank cars in DG toxic-by-inhalation (TIH) service and introducing the “H” delimiter for the newer improved specifications of TIH tank cars;
Enhanced specifications of Class 113 tank cars in flammable cryogenic liquid service;
Removal of class TC114 as an option for the manufacture of new tank cars;
Incorporation of the requirements found in Protective Direction 39;
Update of the dangerous goods list for consistency with the TDGR and better alignment with the tank car packaging assignments in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulationsof the United States (49 CFR); and
Removal of requirements pertaining to ton containers (these are addressed in the new safety standard CAN/CGSB-43.149).

At the GPAC meeting held in Ottawa earlier this month, we learned the following:

The publication in Part II of the Canada Gazette (CG II) of the new Part 17, Registration Database, to the TDG Regulations has been postponed to early Fall 2023, while that of the updated Part 6, Training, has been postponed to late Fall 2023.
The incorporation by reference CGSB-43.150 (Small MOC) and CGSB-43.145 (large packagings) is scheduled to be published in CG II with the Part 12, Air, and International Harmonization Update (IHU) in Spring 2024.
The incorporation by reference of the above-mentioned CGSB-43.147 standard, as well as that for the new CGSB-43.149 (ton containers), will be included in the upcoming Canadian update, which is scheduled for publication in CG I in Fall 2024.
The TDG Directorate has started reviewing the requirements in Part 3, Documentation, and Part 5, Means of Containment, for future amendments.

April 2022: TC - Means of Containment Registration Program (Registration Fees). The Ministerial fees order entitled Order Fixing Fees for Registrations Related to Dangerous Goods Means of Containments (MOCs) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part 1 (CGI) on March 25, 2023, for a 60-day comment period. Comments are welcome prior to May 24, 2023. This has been added as an agenda item for our May 9th MACTDG Meeting. The proposed order would introduce fees that would be applicable to operators of container facilities who design, manufacture, requalify, or repair MOCs as well as to design engineers who design standardized MOCs, as well as to service providers who review designs of MOCs, inspect MOCs and provide training to companies who conduct MOC activities. Fees would be required for initial registrations (i.e., new applicants who want to register TC and obtain a certificate of registration, and renewals (i.e., existing applicants who want to maintain their certificate of registration with TC).

October 2022. The TDG Directorate has published additional guidelines for response equipment and personnel in Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAPs). Two new sections have been added to the Guide to Help You Prepare your ERAP that explain what is required for response equipment and personnel when applying for approval of an ERAP, as per paragraphs 7.3(2)(i) and (j) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations). Please note that unless the information in paragraphs 7.3(2)(a) to (l) of the TDG Regulations has changed since your plan was last approved, you do not need to reapply for approval of your ERAP to meet these requirements. Newer ERAP applications (including for updates or renewals) will be subject to the latest requirements described in the guidelines.

October 2022. TDG Newsletter. TC shared the most recent edition of the TDG Newsletter. This issue includes articles on some of the topics that have kept the TDG Program busy during the last few months, including the following:

August 2022: Ton Containers for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (CAN/CGSB-43.149). The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has released the draft of Safety Standard CAN/CGSB-43.149 for a 60-day consultation period. Safety standard CAN/CGSB-43.149 sets out the requirements for designing, manufacturing, maintaining, qualifying, inspecting, marking, selecting, and using ton containers. The standard also lays out the requirements for the quality management system and its applicability, and the registration of facilities performing manufacture, inspection, maintenance, or qualification of ton containers.

This new edition of CAN/CGSB-43.149 will replace Transport Canada standard TP 14877 and it will come into force when it is incorporated by reference within the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) by a later regulatory amendment. Read more… (August 24, 2022 – Transport Canada)

July 2022: TDG - Safety Advisory on Petroleum Crude Oil. The Transportation on Dangerous Goods (TDG) Safety Awareness team has finalized the Safety Advisory on Petroleum Crude Oil. The purpose of this Safety Advisory is to replace the following two current advisories that will be removed from the web.

EN - Petroleum Crude Oil Classification Safety Advisory - Petroleum Crude Oil Classification (canada.ca)
EN - Presence of hydrogen sulfide in Crude Oil Safety Advisory - Petroleum Crude Oil and Hydroden Sulfide Safety Awareness (canada.ca)

July 2022: NOTICE - Publication of Proposed Amendments to the TDG Regulations (Registration Database). Transport Canada has published an amendment entitled “Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Registration database)” in Part I of the Canada Gazette (CGI) on June 25, 2022 for a 70-day comment period. The amendment is accessible through the following URL: https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2022/2022-06-25/html/reg2-eng.html

The proposed amendment includes updates to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) to require that that persons who handle, offer for transport, transport, or import (HOTI) dangerous goods be registered in a new registration database, when applicable, and provide contact/site information as well as information on the dangerous goods being handled, offered for transport, transported or imported at their facilities.

The Government of Canada is transitioning to a new feature in CGI that is meant to facilitate submitting comments on proposed regulations and to heighten transparency and accountability of the Canadian regulatory consultation process. The new feature allows online submission of comments on regulatory proposals; comments are published on the Canada Gazette website at the end of the consultation period.

Please note that COSTHA will be compiling member comments on the proposed amendments and sharing them with Transport Canada. Comments can be sent to julie@costha.com

Part 6 – Training
Following discussions at the General Policy Advisory Council (GPAC) meeting held on May 11, 2022 , Transport Canada has agreed to share the attached document, which includes the revised draft provisions for the incorporation by reference of the standard CGSB-192.3, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training, Assessment and Competency to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, based on comments received following the pre-publication of the Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Part 6 — Training) in Part I of the Canada Gazette in December 2021.

July 2022: TDG Notice - Safety Advisory Risks of Refilling Single-Use TC-39M/DOT-39 Cylinders. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Safety Awareness Team has created a Safety Advisory regarding the Risks of Refilling Single-Use TC-39M/DOT-39 Cylinders. Not only is it illegal to refill these cylinders, but many remain unaware of the high risk it poses to public safety as these cylinders are not designed to handle pressurization cycles, and they can easily be overfilled which may lead to an accident or potential explosion. Transport Canada (TC) is advising the general public of this safety risk and reminds everyone that refilling these cylinders is not only extremely dangerous but also prohibited.

The Safety Advisory can be found at the following links:

June 2022: Consultation - Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail (CAN/CGSB-43.147)

On June 7, 2022, the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has released the draft of Safety Standard CAN/CGSB-43.147 for a 60-day consultation period ending August 7, 2022. This safety standard sets out the requirements for designing, manufacturing, maintaining, qualifying, inspecting, marking, selecting and using tank cars, and also lays out the requirements for a quality management system and its applicability, as well as the registration of facilities performing manufacture, inspection, maintenance or qualification of tank cars. This new edition of CAN/CGSB-43.147 will replace Transport Canada standard TP 14877, and will come into force when it is incorporated by reference within the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations).

Significant changes

Phase-out legacy tank cars in dangerous goods toxic-by-inhalation (TIH) service and introducing the “H” delimeter for the newer improved specifications of TIH tank cars.
Enhanced specifications of Class 113 tank cars in flammable cryogenic liquid service.
Removed class TC114 as an option for the manufacture of new tank cars.
Incorporated the requirements of Protective Direction 39.
Updated the dangerous goods list for consistency with the TDG Regulations and better alignment with the tank car packaging assignments in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations of the United States (49 CFR).
Removal of requirements pertaining to ton containers (these will be addressed in the proposed new safety standard CAN/CGSB-43.149).

Please note that COSTHA will not be sending comments to the CGSB.

For comments or additional information, please contact Beata Hart, Standards Specialist, directly (email: beata.hart@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca or phone: 343-543-3518).

April 2022: Newest Transport Canada Infomercial for Batteries, available in English and French, click here to view.

April 2022: New edition of CAN/CGSB 43.146 is published. A new edition of safety standard CAN/CGSB 43.146 “Design, manufacture and use of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for the transportation of dangerous goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9” has been developed by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Technical Committee and was published in March 2022. Stakeholders must comply with the 2022 edition of the standard, but in accordance with Section 1.3.2 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR), the previous version of the document (2016 edition) may be complied with during the 6-months transitional period ending on September 30, 2022.

The most notable changes in the new edition of this standard are as follows:

Alignment with the 21st edition of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations (Orange Book)
Updates related to the routine maintenance and repair of IBCs
Updates to IBC design, testing and marking requirements
Updates to requirements on the use of plastic material
Clarifications to Annex C

A more detailed summary of the changes between the 2016 edition of the standard and the updated 2022 edition of the standard can be found here.

A PDF copy of standard can be downloaded here: CAN/CGSB 43.146.

Questions regarding the new edition of CAN/CGSB-43.146 may be submitted to Transport Canada by email (tdgcontainers-tmdcontenants@tc.gc.ca)

Guide for reporting dangerous goods incidents. This guide is for reference only, and has no legal force or effect. Consignors, carriers and consignees are responsible for consulting the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) to determine exact requirements. If there is a conflict between the guide and the TDG Regulations, the TDG Regulations takes precedence.

This guide is for any person involved in any way with the transport of dangerous goods. During such activities, incidents may occur that may lead to a release or anticipated release. Duty to report is described in section 18(1) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (TDG Act), and referenced in Part 8 of the TDG Regulations. Read more… (January 6, 2022 – Transport Canada)

Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 155, Number 50: Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Part 6 — Training). Proposed amendments to Part 6 (Training) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations were published for comments in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The intent of the proposed amendment is to fix the issue concerning the lack, by some DG employees, of the knowledge and skills required to conduct their dangerous goods tasks. The proposed amendments would remove the term “adequately trained”, incorporate by reference the newly developed training standard (consult standard here: CAN/CGSB-192.3-2020), and contain specifications on what it means to be considered competent to handle, offer for transport or transport dangerous goods. The proposed amendments are meant to provide greater clarity and certainty to employers, ensure more consistent training and certification, and allow inspectors to objectively assess if DG employees are competent.

We are thus currently welcoming/requesting comments from COSTHA members on the proposed amendments. Please send any question/comment you may have before January 20, 2022, to julie@costha.com so that sound comments can be prepared in time for Transport Canada. Please note that in order to increase the transparency of the regulatory process, all comments submitted to Canada Gazette, Part I, will be posted online after the comment period closes.

Second informal consultation on proposed amendments to the TDG Regulations (Canadian Update). Transport Canada (TC) is currently consulting on proposed amendments titled Regulations amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Canadian Update) to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR). For these proposed amendments, TC is requesting feedback on updated proposed regulatory changes being developed under the Canadian Update. We are also collecting data to inform the cost-benefit analysis for these upcoming proposed changes.

Highlights of proposed amendments

Aligning buffer car requirements with those from the United States:
require unit trains (trains carrying loaded tank cars that all contain the same type of dangerous goods) to add buffer cars;
clarify the rules around train dynamics (how a train moves along the tracks); and
clarify that containers hauling dangerous goods attached to flatbed rail cars like intermediate bulk containers (IBC) can’t be placed next to an occupied rail vehicle or next to railway vehicles that have a constant source of ignition.
Proposing a different approach to transporting anhydrous ammonia fertilizer to ensure public safety:
require an emergency response assistance plan (ERAP) for anhydrous ammonia fertilizer; and
repeal the 100 km distance on public roads.
Aligning the TDGR with the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015 for the transport of radioactive materials by:
adding two (2) new exemptions for the transport of radioactive materials for medical use and for the transport of unclassified radioactive material or radioactive waste materials; and
clarifying the existing rules under the radioactive materials exemption.
Introducing existing equivalency certificates into the regulations by introducing the following exemptions for:
cylinders containing medical oxygen for personal use; and
dangerous goods that are necessary for an enforcement officer to carry out their duties.
Repealing the current requirement to inform local police before moving dangerous goods between two (2) properties.
Allowing pre-printed safety marks on empty packages if the packages are in a broken-down state or if they accompanied by a document that states the following:
“Empty packaging – does not contain dangerous”
Clarifying when the terms “Residue – Last Contained” or “résidu-dernier contenu” should be used on a shipping document.
Adding training requirements for certain exempt dangerous goods.

Transport Canada also wants to know how these changes could impact your work with dangerous goods and requests answers to the questions below.

Do you agree with these changes? If not, why?
Would these changes add to your costs? How?
Could these changes benefit your business? How would you measure this?

We welcome/request comments from COSTHA members on the proposed amendments. Please note that COSTHA is gathering answers to the three questions above online (click here to access online poll) until January 15, 2022.
For additional questions / comments, contact julie@costha.com

Regulatory Notices 2021

December 2021 - Transport Canada: Notification of standard update – Significant changes from CAN/CGSB-43.125-2016 to CAN/CGSB-43.125-2021. The Canadian General Standards Board updated the CAN/CGSB-43.125 standard. The CAN/CGSB-43.125-2021 is based on the 21^st edition of the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, published by the United Nations (UN). This document summarizes the most significant changes to the standard that are applicable to manufacturers of packagings for Category A and Category B infectious substances and users of these packagings. Read more… (December 6, 2021 – Transport Canada)

July 2021 - E-bulletin distribution - New Ship Safety Bulletin 07/2021. A new Ship Safety Bulletin has recently been posted to the Transport Canada Marine Safety & Security Directorate website. Subject: Regulatory Compliance and the Safe Transportation of Oil and Fuels. Read here… Ship Safety Bulletins provide safety-related information to the marine community. All bulletins are available at: www.tc.gc.ca/ssb-bsn.

April 2021 - TDG Bulletin – Amendments to Form 16-0090. Transport Canada's Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Directorate has completed a review of Form 16-0090 - Application for Review of Dangerous Goods Policies & Procedures and Training Programs for air operators submitting their dangerous goods policies, procedures and training programs for approval. The attached TDG Bulletin is to inform air operators of the change to Form 16-0090 and to provide relevant and important information about the changes.

Form 16-0090 has been revised to include changes to the 2021-2022 Edition of the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions (ICAO TI). Among the changes are major modifications to the training requirements found in Chapter 4 of Part 1 of the ICAO TIs. It also contains modifications to Parts A to D to include clear and explicit instructions to guide the applicant in completing these parts, and it is interactive which makes it easier to add information and adapt it to the various content to be incorporated by the applicant.

The amended Form 16-0090 will be effective and available online on April 01, 2021, for air operators to submit their application for the review of dangerous goods policies, procedures and training programs. From April 1, 2021 to July 1, 2021, air operators may continue to use the previous version of Form 16-0090. As of July 1, 2021, only the amended form can be used for any TDG document review request.

For more information or suggestions to amend this document, please contact:

TDG Safety Awareness
E-mail: TC.TDGSafetyAwareness-SensibilisationalasecuriteduTMD.TC@tc.gc.ca

Transport Canada Temporary Certificates Update (February 2021). Following the declaration of a pandemic outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, and with the adoption of temporary measures put in place by provincial authorities, Transport Canada is issuing temporary certificates pursuant to subsection 31(2.1) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992.

CASA 2020-15 Transportation of vaccines using large quantities of solid carbon dioxide (dry ice). Please find here a Civil Aviation Safety Alert (CASA) for the transportation of vaccines using large quantities of solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) from Transport Canada. CASAs are meant to assist the aviation industry's efforts to provide a service with the highest possible degree of safety by advising commercial air operators of important safety information and recommendeding action items.

International vaccine suppliers are starting to deliver shipments of COVID-19 vaccines across Canada. This Transport Canada CASA provides information and recommendations to commercial operators in regards to safety precautions to take when transporting vaccines by air which may require larger-than-normal quantities of solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) for preservation. (January 5, 2021- Transport Canada)

Transport Canada Updates:

Transport Canada has renewed the four (4) following temporary certificates until December 31, 2021 (or the day they are cancelled in writing by the Minister of Transport):

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New editions of the following standards were published in November 2020 by the Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) Technical Committee on Highway Tanks and Transport Canada (TC) Portable Tanks for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods:

CSA B620:20 “Highway tanks and TC portable tanks for the transportation of dangerous goods”
CSA B621:20 “Selection and use of highway tanks, TC portable tanks, and other large containers for the transportation of dangerous goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, and 9”
CSA B622:20 "Selection and use of highway tanks and TC portable tanks for the transportation of dangerous goods, Class 2”

Please note that these standards are dynamically referenced in the TDG Regulations, allowing stakeholders to use the most recent versions of these safety standards as soon as they are published; they will become mandatory May 31, 2021.

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The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has released the draft of Safety Standard CAN/CGSB-43.125 “Packaging of Category A and Category B infectious substances (Class 6, Division 6.2) and clinical, (bio) medical or regulated medical waste” for a 60-day consultation period. This standard is already incorporated by reference within the TDG Regulations and the new edition will come into force once published with a six-month phase-in (transitional) period. The consultation period is open from Dec. 21, 2020, to Feb. 19, 2021. Please note that COSTHA is not planning on submitting comments on this standard. Significant changes include:

Alignment with the 21^st ed. of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations;
Modification of packaging information requirements when infectious substance packaging is made available as a kit;
Periodic retest of Type P620 packaging design every five years;
Clarification of the requirements for the preparation of a Type P650 packaging design report;
Introduction of packing instructions for the transport of the new classification UN3549, MEDICAL WASTE, CATEGORY A, AFFECTING HUMANS, solid or MEDICAL WASTE, CATEGORY A, AFFECTING ANIMALS only, solid;
Clarify improvements to the selection and use requirements outlined in Part II and Part III (eg. removal of any classification-related requirements from this packaging standard);
Incorporation of UN Large Packaging Codes permitted for transport in Part III, pursuant to the publication of the CAN/CGSB-43.145 Standard;
New clause in Part II and Part III outlining the reuse provisions for infectious substance packaging; and
New general use clauses introduced into Part III for consistency with Part II.

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The Government of Canada has published a new What We Heard report following the Summer 2019 consultation on initiatives to modernize Canada’s regulatory system. The consultation included round 2 of the targeted Regulatory Reviews, a review of the Red Tape Reduction Act (RTRA), options to legislate changes to regulator mandates, and suggestions for the next Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill (see COSTHA comments 2^nd round comments here and TC’s response here).

Regulatory Notices 2020

Renewal Notice (December 2020) - Temporary Certificates TU 0752, TU 0753, TU 0754 and TU 0764. Transport Canada has renewed the four (4) following temporary certificates until December 31, 2021 (or the day they are cancelled in writing by the Minister of Transport):

Transport Canada training, assessment and competency is now published. The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has announced the publication of the first edition of the CAN/CGSB-192.3 TDG Training, Assessment and Competency standard, which can be consulted and downloaded here.

The standard will not come into force until referenced into the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR). A proposed amendment to Part 6, Training, of the TDGR which would include incorporation by reference of the standard, should not be expected to be published until Fall 2021 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Later publication in Part II of the Canada Gazette would make the standard mandatory; it is expected that a transition period would be included in that amendment. Voluntary compliance with the provisions of the standard is encouraged by Transport Canada.

Please note that the standard is expected to be reviewed in about three years (it could be reviewed earlier if a technical revision is deemed necessary). (November 2020 - Transport Canada)

TC TDG Bulletin - Expiration of COVID-19 temporary certificates. Due to restrictions in place following the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, Transport Canada issued six (6) temporary certificates to mitigate negative impacts on stakeholders. Five (5) of the six (6) temporary certificates which were set to expire on September 30, 2020, have been renewed until January 31, 2021. This is intended as a reminder that the two following temporary certificates will not be renewed beyond that date:

TU 0750.1: Training
Note: This temporary certificate allows individuals who had been trained and held valid training certificates on March 1, 2020, to continue handling, offering for transport, or transporting dangerous goods with expired training certificates.
TU 0751.2: Testing and inspection requirements
Note: This temporary certificate allows for the use of certain means of containment (MOCs) that do not comply with testing and inspection requirements under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations). In order to use the certificate, the inspection and test marks must have been valid on:

February 28, 2019, for pressure receptacles used for DG in Classes 2.1 and 2.2; or
February 29, 2020, for other MOCs except rail tank cars

To ensure compliance with the TDG Regulations, stakeholders must address any existing gaps with TDG Regulations before January 31, 2021, including ensuring that all employees are properly trained (and hold a valid training certificate) and that all MOCs used to transport DG have been inspected (and tested) and display valid inspection (and test) markings.

Transport Canada New Ship Safety Bulletin. Subject: New navigation safety regulations. Read here... (November 6, 2020 - Transport Canada)

October 2020: Transport Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate has published three new bulletins

1. Volumetric capacity on TC highway tanks
The following bulletin is meant for manufacturers TC highway tanks and those who fill these, and other highway tanks, with dangerous goods (DG). It contains important safety information about marking and filling highway tanks used for the transportation of dangerous goods. Read here...

2. New Requirements for Tank Testers, Tank Inspectors and Training Organizations Read here...

3. New requirements for tank testers, tank inspectors and training organizations
This bulletin contains important information about changes to the CSA B620:20 standard, covering certification requirements for highway and portable tank testers and tank inspectors. It also covers the new training organization registration related to tank testers and tank inspectors. This bulletin is meant for highway and portable tank testers and tank inspectors, as well as CSA B620:20 certified training organizations. Read here...

Transport Canada ADVISORY NOTICE - New Ship Safety Bulletin 21/2020. Transport Canada’s Marine Safety & Security Directorate has posted a new Ship Safety Bulletin on “Revised Temporary Measures Regarding Marine Personnel Certificates, Discharge Books, Marine Medical Certificates & Marine Counter Services” to their website. The bulletin can be consulted or downloaded here. (October 10, 2020 - Transport Canada)

Transporting Class 3, Flammable Liquids, Aqueous Solutions of Alcohol. Transport Canada has provided a webpage to provide clarification on Paragraph 1.36 (b) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations, which is an exemption provided for certain Class 3, flammable liquids. The webpage includes:

Read more on Transport Canada website (October 10, 2020 – Transport Canada)

Transport Canada Temporary Certificates TU 0750 to TU 0754 - Renewal. Transport Canada has recently renewed the following five (5) temporary certificates until January 31, 2021 (or the day they are cancelled in writing by the Minister of Transport):

Visit Transport Canada’s website to view the temporary certificates. (October 2020)

Renewal Notice - Temporary Certificates TU 0750 to TU 0754. Transport Canada advised that it has renewed the following temporary certificates until January 31, 2021 (or the day they are cancelled in writing by the Minister of Transport).

Transport Canada ERG 2020. Transport Canada announced that the 2020 edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook is now available. Please consult the following link for more information.

The Spring/Summer 2020 edition the TDG Newsletter is now available on the Transport Canada website here. This issue of the TDG newsletter includes articles on the initiatives and activities of the TDG Directorate that are mainly focused on transformation.

Release of additional 2019-2020 RCC Work. The U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council is pleased to announce the release of a new set of RCC Work Plans for the 2019-2020 cycle. The United States and Canada received 89 submissions from our public Request for Information and Gazette notices. We also received input from stakeholders who attended the RCC Stakeholder Dialogue in December 2018.

The RCC Work Plans in this release include:

The full set of Work Plans for 2019-2020 can be found here.

Transport Canada has issued a safety advisory on the effects of additives in anhydrous ammonia in nurse tanks and delivery tanks. It says that the growing use of additives to boost crop yields during the application of ammonia has revealed some safety issues. In particular, tanks have displayed higher rates of corrosion and there have been reports of gumming and fouling of valves and pressure relief devices. Transport Canada advises that additives are not added directly to tanks unless it can be clearly demonstrated that additive does not react with the lading, tank, or tank components. A safer method is to apply additives in the product manifold system outside the tank during the application of ammonia. The safety advisory, which can be found here, also includes relevant references to the TDG Regulations. (August 27, 2020 – HCB eNewsletter)

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Rail Security Regulations - Requirements for Railway Loaders. Transport Canada wishes to remind railway loaders that the following requirements come into force August 6, 2020, under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Rail Security Regulations:

Development and implementation of a security plan;
Development of security plan training; and
Security awareness training.

These requirements are based on the type of dangerous goods that railway loaders handle or offer for transport. For more information on the requirements and implementation of the Regulations, please visit Transport Canada’s website. (August 2020)

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Formatting changes). On February 19, 2020, Transport Canada published the Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Formatting Changes) in the Canada Gazette, Part II. The amendment came into force on the same day.

These regulations update the format of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) so they are consistent with the Department of Justice’s formatting standards. This change does not introduce new requirements. Only minor changes have been made to ensure that the official version of the Regulations can be easily found on the Justice Laws website.

The TDG Regulations will appear on the Justice Laws website in March 2020. In the meantime, you can continue to consult the TDG Regulations page.

Until now, the Regulations were only available on our website and included unique features, such as tables of content and explanations in italics. The following features have been changed:

All tables of content have been removed. Instead, there is a table of provisions at the beginning of the Regulations
Explanations provided in italicized text throughout the TDG Regulations have been removed, except for the lists of UN numbers that follow the special provisions in Schedule 2
Terms that are defined in the in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 have been removed from the list of definitions in the TDG Regulations
The title of any act, regulation, standard, or other referenced document is written in italics instead of within quotation marks
The table of safety standards and safety requirements is now a list
While the provision numbers and content is the same, the provision numbers can now be found at the beginning of each section (or subsection), instead of before the section title. Section titles are now headings

To facilitate this change, our previous version will be kept on the TDG Regulations page. This version has no legal standing and is for reference only.

The Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement that follows the regulatory text can be consulted as an additional resource. It uses plain language to explain the updates, the reason for the changes. Read more… (May 12, 2020 – Transport Canada)

Transport Canada Issuance of Temporary Certificate for Hand Sanitizer for Air Mode. In light of the declaration of a pandemic outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, Transport Canada is aware that Canadian industry has been asked to reorganize its operations to manufacture essential medical supplies, such as hand sanitizer. We understand that many new producers of hand sanitizers do not necessarily have the required transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) training or the appropriate resources to handle, offer for transport, or transport this dangerous goods in compliance with the TDG Act.

Given these challenges, Transport Canada has issued a temporary certificate to provide air carriers temporary regulatory relief to provide hand sanitizer shipments by air to communities across Canada. Please find linked below.

Should you have any additional questions, please contact tdgpermits-permistmd@tc.gc.ca (April 10, 2020 - Transport Canada)

Transport Canada Issuance of Temporary Certificate for Hand Sanitizer. Please TC’s email to stakeholders below, as well as copies in both French and English of said temporary certificate.

English certificate

French certificate

In light of the declaration of a pandemic outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, Transport Canada is aware that Canadian industry has been asked to reorganize its operations to manufacture essential medical supplies, such as hand sanitizer. We understand that many new producers of hand sanitizers do not necessarily have the required transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) training or the appropriate resources to handle, offer for transport, or transport this dangerous goods in compliance with the TDG Act.

Given these challenges, Transport Canada has issued a temporary certificate to provide temporary regulatory relief in this area. Please find it attached.

Should you have any additional questions, please contact tdgpermits-permistmd@tc.gc.ca

Transport Canada Issuance of Temporary Certificates. Following the declaration of a pandemic outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020 and with the adoption of temporary measures put in place by provincial authorities, we understand the difficulties that industry may be facing in terms of meeting certain requirements of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) – namely, the recurrent training requirement and the requirement for Means of Containment (MOC) testing and inspection.

Given these challenges, Transport Canada has issued two temporary certificates to provide temporary regulatory relief in these areas. Please find them linked below:

Should you have any additional questions, please contact your regional office or the TDG Approvals Division in Ottawa.

Approvals Division (Ottawa)	tdgapprovals-approbationstmd@tc.gc.ca
Atlantic Region	1-866-814-1477 TDG-TMDAtlantic@tc.gc.ca
Quebec Region	514-633-3400 TMD-TDG.Quebec@tc.gc.ca
Ontario Region	416-973-1868 TDG-TMDOntario@tc.gc.ca
Paririe and Northern Region	1-888-463-0521 TDG-TMDPNR@tc.gc.ca
Pacific Region	604-666-2955 TDGPacific-TMDPacifique@tc.gc.ca

COVID-19: Requirements for safe transportation of infectious substances (Class 6.2). All the details regarding the classification, packaging, documentation, labels and placards, exemptions and special provisions, and shipments of infectious substances can be found on the page Shipping Infectious Substances.

Categories
Any substance known or believed to contain infectious substances is regulated as a dangerous good and classified as an Infectious Substances dangerous goods (Class 6.2), under either Category A or Category B designation.

Transportation and packaging
Section 5.16 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations requires persons transporting infectious substances to comply with the means of containment (packaging) requirements outlined in the CAN/CGSB-43.125 safety standard.

Due to the different level of risk posed by Category A versus Category B infectious substances, each category has its own packaging requirements. The packaging requirements in CAN/CGSB-43.125 are harmonized with those set out in the UN Model regulations and are therefore aligned with international requirements.
To identify the classification of an infectious substance, shippers must consult the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, which reflect the UN Model Regulations. The Public Health Agency of Canada may also be contacted for advisory services regarding the classification of infectious substances.

Permitted packaging for transporting Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Based on the classification established for the coronavirus:

When transported in the form of a culture (for example, cultured samples for research), the novel Coronavirus shall be handled, offered for transport, and transported as a Category A infectious substance in Type P620 packaging.
When transported in a form other than a culture (for example, patient samples), the novel Coronavirus shall be handled, offered for transport, and transported as a Category B infectious substance in Type P650 packaging or in Type P620 packaging.
Any clinical, (bio) medical, or regulated medical waste that is transported as UN3291 shall be transported in one of the packaging options outlined in Part III of the CAN/CGSB-43.125 Standard.

Related links

Shipping Infectious Substances
World Health Organization: Laboratory testing for COVID-19 in suspected human cases

(April 7, 2020 – Transport Canada)

Minister of Transport Issues Orders to Reduce Derailments and Improve Rail Safety. The Minister of Transport announced measures to improve rail safety in Canada and reduce train derailments through three different Ministerial Orders directed to railway companies. The three new Ministerial Orders will come into effect immediately and will remain in place until permanent rule changes are approved. Further information on the Ministerial Orders can be found at: here (April 3, 2020 - Transport Canada)

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Rail Security Regulations - Extension for Railway Loaders. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it may be having on your ability to work towards the implementation of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Rail Security Regulations (Regulations), an additional extension is being granted to allow you more time to meet the regulatory requirements applicable to your operations.

For all railway loaders, an extension to all regulatory requirements applicable to your operations has been granted to August 3, 2020.

For railway loaders required to implement a security plan under section 10 of the Regulations, we will be providing information on how to submit your security plan electronically through a Transport Canada secure portal in the coming months.

We would like to thank you for your continued collaboration as we move forward with the implementation of the Regulations. Please ensure this message is forwarded to your members and others that may be impacted by these Regulations. Should you wish to be removed from this distribution list, please let us know.

For more information on the requirements and implementation of the Regulations, please visit the following website: here.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please email TC.Railsecurity-sureteferroviaire.TC@tc.gc.ca. (April 2020)

TDG Regulations on Justice Canada's Website. On February 19, 2020, Transport Canada published the Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Formatting Changes) in the Canada Gazette, Part II. The amendment came into force on the same day. The new format consolidated TDGR was published on the Justice Laws website on March 19, 2020.

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Formatting Changes). On February 19, 2020, Transport Canada (TC) published the Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Formatting Changes) in the Canada Gazette, Part II. The amendment came into force on the same day. (February 19, 2020)

Notice – 30 day consultation period - CAN/CGSB-43.125The following standard will be undergoing an update by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB). This standard sets out requirements for designing, manufacturing, marking, testing, selecting and using means of containment for the transportation of Category A and Category B infectious substances in Class 6.2 and clinical, (bio) medical or regulated medical waste.

CAN/CGSB 43.125 “Packaging of Category A and Category B infectious substances (Class 6.2) and clinical, (bio) medical or regulated medical waste”.

Regulatory Notices 2019

Notice – 30 day consultation period - CAN/CGSB-43.146The following standard will be undergoing an update by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB). This standard sets out requirements for designing, manufacturing and marking of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and for selecting and using means of containment for the transportation of dangerous goods of classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9.

CAN/CGSB 43.146 “Design, manufacture and use of intermediate bulk containers for the transportation of dangerous goods, classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9”.

Transport Canada Training Assessment and Competency Draft for Review. Below please find the Draft CAN/CGSB-192.3 Transportation of dangerous goods training, assessment and competency which was distributed to the members of the CGSB Committee for public review. COSTHA, as well as some of the members, have been active participants in the committee.

Draft - English

Draft - French

The Public Review period for CAN/CGSB-192.3 Transportation of dangerous goods training, assessment and competency will commence on Monday August 26, 2019 and end on Thursday October 24, 2019. (August 2019)

Consultation – Small Containers for the Transport of Dangerous Goods
(CAN/CGSB-43.150) (August 2019)

Notice – Enforcement of Standard TP 14877, Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail (August 2019)

Publication – Reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair of drums for the transportation of dangerous goods (CAN/CGSB 43.126) (August 2019)

Publication – Packaging, handling, offering for transport and transport of Explosives (Class 1) (CAN/CGSB-43.151-2019) (August 2019)

Regulations Amending the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations (Electronic Logging Devices and Other Amendments).Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport, pursuant to section 16.1 of the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, makes the annexed Regulations Amending the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations (Electronic Logging Devices and Other Amendments).Read more… (June 3, 2019 – Government of Canada)

Regulations Amending the Explosives Regulations, 2013 (Restricted Components).

An amendment to the Regulations Amending the Explosives Regulations, 2013 (Restricted Components) was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on May 18, 2019. Issue is presented below. Please see complete proposed update here: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2019/2019-05-18/html/reg1-eng.html.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Rail Security Regulations. Transport Canada (TC) has advised that the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Rail Security Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on May 15, 2019.

Transport Canada is introducing these regulations to enhance the security of the transportation of dangerous goods by rail in Canada. The regulations apply to railway carriers and loaders that handle, offer for transport, or transport dangerous goods in a railway vehicle, and will require them to proactively engage in security planning processes and manage security risks. The new regulations include the six key components below in order to allow regulated entities the flexibility to adopt security practices tailored to their operations and proportionate to their risks:

The official registration date for these Regulations was May 6, 2019. The requirements set out in the Regulations will follow a phased approach for implementation following the registration date.

For more information on the implementation of these Regulations, please visit Transport Canada’s website or the Regulations on Canada Gazette. (May 15, 2019)

Amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Emergency Response Assistance Plan). Transport Canada (Transportation Dangerous Goods Directorate) published an amendment entitled Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Emergency Response Assistance Plan) in Part II of the Canada Gazette on May 1, 2019. (May 2019)

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail). SOR/2019-75. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) has amended the Transport Canada Standard (TP 14877), Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail. The amendment will be incorporated into the 2018 edition of the regulations by reference. The changes aim to consolidate and clarify standards; allow the use of certain new technologies and best management practices; align TDGR with U.S. and International regulations where appropriate; and reduce the risk of transporting toxic inhalation hazard (TIH) standards by rail. Overall, the amendment is expected to reduce safety risks during the transport of dangerous goods by rail, while saving stakeholders upwards of $191 million between 2021-2068.

There are several of instances in which TDGR harmonized their regulations with the U.S. The requirement for one-time movement approvals for non-conforming tank cars and other railway vehicles for purposes such as; cleaning, repairing, testing, dismantling, or unloading has been aligned with U.S. transportation regulations under 49 CFR. 304L and 316L stainless steel varieties will be allowed for the construction of tank cars. The U.S. HM-246 interim TIH tank standard will be adopted as the permanent standard in TDGR. In addition, the service life of tank cars will be extended to 50 years to match U.S. regulations.

Other significant changes include but aren’t limited to:

All tank cars transporting TIH substances will be required to be made of normalized steel. The thickness of any new pressure tank car constructed of carbon steel (483 to 558 MPa minimum tensile strength) has been increased to 16.7 mm (21/32 inch). The use of an enhanced Class 111 tank car is required for transporting Packing Group I and II substances (excluding flammable liquids and TIH substances), if the car was built after October 1, 2015. The requirements from Corrigendum – June 2015, PD NO. 34, PD NO. 37, PD NO. 38, and TDGR, Part 5 have been consolidated under TP 14877. Twelve equivalency certificates were removed from the list of certificates required for tank cars authorized to exceed 119 295 kg but not to exceed 129 727 kg. Hydrogen peroxide (UN2014/UN2015) has a new special provision (no. 85) that addresses requirements for grounding cables and electrical circuits.

Dates to remember:

The rule is effective as of July 2, 2019

The requirement for all tank cars transporting TIH substances to be made of normalized steel is effective as of July 2, 2021.

The full publication can be found here: http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2019/2019-04-03/html/sor-dors75-eng.html

Transport Canada Modernizing Fees for Marine Cargo Services. Transport Canada is proposing to simplify and adjust fees for marine cargo services.

About Transport Canada Marine Transportation
Canada’s marine transportation sector relies on, and benefits from, services that Transport Canada provides. Their marine safety inspectors ensure higher-risk marine cargo is safely loaded and stowed. They:

Conduct mandatory inspections for regulated cargo (grain, concentrates and timber on deck)
Inspect solid bulk dangerous goods and packaged dangerous goods, under international standards and upon request
Check marine shippers’ procedures, for cargoes which may liquefy, to ensure they comply with international standards

Vessel operators directly benefit from these inspections that are offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Changes to marine cargo service fees
Under the existing system, vessel operators are subject to a complex fee structure for marine cargo services. There are 40 different fees that are authorized by three separate regulations. This is confusing and makes it hard for industry to know what they will have to pay. Under the new Marine Cargo Fee Modernization Proposal, we propose to:

Consolidate and simplify the fee structure
Amend and add new fees to better reflect the cost of delivering services
Ensure those who benefit most from the services pay a greater share of the cost
Create service standards consistent with requirements from the Service Fees Act

Read the Marine Cargo Fee Modernization Proposal to learn more about the proposed changes. (March 28, 2019 - Transport Canada)

Transport Canada – Consultation on International Harmonization Updates to the TDG Regulations. Transport Canada is currently accepting comments on their proposed amendments to the Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations related to international harmonization. While the topics being considered are based on the 20^th Revised Edition of the UN Model Regulations and the texts that draw information from this document, Transport Canada will also be reviewing recently agreed items in the 21^st Revised Edition. Consultation Document

Regulatory Notices 2018

Post-consultation Report on Transportation of Dangerous Goods Client Identification Database (TDG CID) from Transport Canada. "The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Client Identification Database (TDG CID) is envisioned as a database that will require all those who handle, offer for transport, transport or import dangerous goods by any mode of transportation in Canada to register with Transport Canada (TC) by providing identifying information and information about their dangerous goods activities.

Here is a copy of TC’s “What We Heard” report, produced to summarize TC’s findings during policy consultations with stakeholders between February and April 2018."

Also, here are COSTHA’s comments to TC on the TDG CID initiative.

Transport Canada mentions that it has heard industry concerns about TDG CID and will be circulating a short set of questions to better understand how TDG CID will have an impact on your business. TC seeks your input on what resources your business anticipates it would need to comply with TDG CID registration requirements, and invites stakeholders to comment on the “What We Heard” report via email to: TC.TDGPolicyProposal-PropositionpolitiquesTMD.TC@tc.gc.ca by Monday, December 31, 2018. (December 7, 2018)

Canada-U.S. Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) meeting Dec 4-5 WDC
We have been notified that the 2018 Canada-U.S. Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) Stakeholder Forum will be held December 4-5, 2018 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

“The event will bring together senior regulatory officials, industry, and other members of the public on both sides of the border to provide progress reports on existing RCC work plans and to discuss new opportunities for regulatory cooperation. In the coming weeks you will receive an invitation including details on how to register.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for participating in our consultation on regulatory cooperation last winter. A report highlighting what we heard from stakeholders, as well as the submissions received can be found at: What We Heard Report on Regulatory Cooperation stakeholder consultations.

The U.S. is currently conducting its own consultation process on the RCC to which you may consider making a submission. Further information on how to comment can be found here: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=OMB-2018-0006-0001

Thank you for your ongoing interest in the RCC. We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C. on December 4-5.“

Consultation on Fee Modernization for the TDG Means of Containment Facilities Registration Program

Transport Canada (TC) is undertaking an ambitious transformation agenda to modernize its programs and services to support industry innovation and better serve Canadians. Some services have been provided to individuals and industry free of charge, while others have not updated their fees in over 20 years and do not reflect what it costs the department to deliver those services.

Over the next few years, the department is moving forward with a plan to introduce new fees, modernize existing fees and streamline fees for some services across the department. We believe that fee modernization will enable TC to continue to provide the quality of services that industry and Canadians expect from us.

As part of these efforts, TC is proposing to introduce new fees and service standards for TDG’s Means of Containment Facilities Registration Program. This program ensures that all Means of Containment used in transporting dangerous goods are designed, manufactured, certified, repaired and maintained according to safety standards referenced in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. We are currently in the early policy development and consultation stages.

TC invites you to provide feedback on this initiative to introduce new fees and service standards for TDG’s Means of Containment Facilities Registration Program, as it wants to ensure that fees are implemented in the most efficient and effective way possible. Thus TC would like to hear from you about the impacts that fees may have on you and your business, and encourage you to review the discussion document and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to learn about this initiative.

The discussion document outlines three (3) main topics that we are considering:

a four tier fee design;
a price range; and
two options for new service standards.

Please provide your comments and answers to the questions found in the discussion document via email to: julie@costha.com by October 16, 2018.

Anyone interested in an online information session about this initiative should notify TC by email before October 16, 2018 (TC.TDGPolicyProposal-PropositionpolitiquesTMD.TC@tc.gc.ca). (October 10, 2018)

Transport Canada - Protective Directive 39
Signed PD

Transport Canada – Protective Direction 39. On September 19, 2018, at 12:00pm, Transport Canada released Protective Direction No. 39 regarding the accelerated phase out of unjacketed CPC 1232 and DOT 111 tank cars in crude oil and condensate service.

Protective Direction No. 39 accelerates this phase out timeline for unjacketed CPC 1232 tank cars in crude oil service to November 1, 2018, and DOT 111 and unjacketed CPC 1232 tank cars in condensate service to January 1, 2019. All other provisions relating to the remaining phase-out schedule in the Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TC 117 Tank Cars) published in Canada Gazette Part II in May 2015 remain in effect. Find below an overview of the new timelines.

The complete text of Protective Direction No.39 can be consulted on the Transport Canada website, and questions can be directed to: TC.TDGStakeholderInformation-InformationsintervenantsTMD.TC@tc.gc.ca.

Transport Canada FAQ - Amendments to the marine provisions in the TDG Regulations. Transport Canada updates the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) on a regular basis to harmonize them, to the greatest extent possible, with the United Nations Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Recommendations), the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions (ICAO TI), the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code), as well as to align requirements with the United States (U.S.) under the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) work plan.

Transport Canada Regulatory Reform Agenda. Transport Canada has distributed notification to industry regarding a new consultation recently launched by the “Government of Canada on regulatory reviews and modernization. The consultation is a partnership between the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and a number of government departments and agencies.

As you may be aware, the Government of Canada announced in Budget 2018 that it would pursue a “regulatory reform agenda…to make the Canadian regulatory system more agile, transparent and responsive, so that businesses across the country can explore and act on new opportunities, resulting in benefits for all Canadians.” To this end, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat received funding to coordinate targeted regulatory reviews in three key sectors: 1. agri-food and aquaculture; 2. health/bio-sciences; and 3. transportation and infrastructure, including emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles."

Through this consultation, the government of Canada is looking for tangible examples of existing regulatory requirements or practices that impede economic growth, competitiveness, or the adoption of existing and emerging technologies in these three sectors. We would also appreciate your recommendations on what the Government of Canada should do to address these impediments, as well as your suggestions for regulatory experimentation.”

The consultation and more information on Canada’s regulatory modernization agenda can be found in the Canada Gazette and will run from July 28th to September 15th. Your input and suggestions will be considered in the context of these targeted regulatory reviews. Your input can be submitted to regulatoryreviews-examensreglementaires@tbs-sct.gc.ca. (August 2018)

Transport Canada: New editions of CSA B339, CSA B340, CSA B341, and CSA B342 have been published. New editions of the following standards have been developed by the Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) Technical Committee on Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods and were published in June 2018.

CSA B339 “Cylinders, spheres, and tubes for the transportation of dangerous goods”

CSA B340 “Selection and use of cylinders, spheres, tubes, and other containers for the transportation of dangerous goods, Class 2”

CSA B341 "UN pressure receptacles and multiple-element gas containers for the transport of dangerous goods”

CSA B342 "Selection and use of UN pressure receptacles and multiple-element gas containers for the transport of dangerous goods, Class 2"

Read more... (July 17, 2018 - Transport Canada)

Transport Canada Notice of migration TP14850
The purpose of this notice is to inform you of developments relating to the TP 14850 Standard: Small Containers for Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, and 9. Transport Canada, in collaboration with a Technical Committee of experts, has been working on the development of a new edition of the TP14850 Standard. This process is nearing completion.

Recently, Transport Canada signed an agreement with the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) to return the TP14850 standard to a National Standard of Canada under the CGSB (CAN/CGSB-43.150). The intent is that the new CAN/CGSB 43.150 Standard be published by March 2020.

The CGSB is currently working on reconstituting the membership of the Technical Committee called “CGSB Committee on Small Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods”, in charge of developing the CGSB standard. (July 2018)

Notice – Transfer of New TP 14877 to CGSB
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate has published the updated Transport Canada Standard TP 14877, Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail, January 2018. The standard covers large means of containment used in the handling, offering for transport and transport of dangerous goods by rail. http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/safety-menu-1326.html

The 2018 standard will come into force when the regulatory amendment Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail) will be approved for publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II. We are working diligently to complete this amendment as soon as possible.

Recently, Transport Canada signed an agreement with the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) to return the TP 14877 standard to a National Standard of Canada under the CGSB (CAN/CGSB-43.147). The intent is to get the new CAN/CGSB 43.147 standard published by the end of March 2020.

The CGSB is currently working on reconstituting the membership of its technical committee called “CGSB Committee on Tank Cars for the Transport of Dangerous Goods”, in charge of developing the CGSB standard. If your organization is interested in participating in this work, please send an email to Robert Long at robert.long@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca by July 27, 2018. (July 2018)

Notice – Transfer of TP 14850 to CGSB
The purpose of this notice is to inform you of developments relating to the TP14850 Standard: Small Containers for Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, and 9. Transport Canada, in collaboration with a Technical Committee of experts, has been working on the development of a new edition of the TP14850 Standard. This process is nearing completion.

The CGSB is currently working on reconstituting the membership of the Technical Committee called “CGSB Committee on Small Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods”, in charge of developing the CGSB standard. If your organization is interested in participating in this work, please send an email to Robert Long at: robert.long@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca by July 27th, 2018. (July 2018)

MACTDG: Proposed Updates Re: Part 7 ERAPs Published in Canada Gazette I.Transport Canada has published proposed updates to Part 7 – Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) in the Part I of the Canada Gazette on June 30, 2018. The proposed updates and the accompanying Regulatory Analysis Statement (RIAS) can be consulted on the Gazette website: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2018/2018-06-30/html/reg4-eng.html.

Transport Canada Public notice – Public notice – New Safety Standard CGSB-43.145

Introduction
The Canadian General Standard Board has released the first draft document of the new CGSB-43.145 standard entitled “Design, manufacture and use of large packagings for the transportation of dangerous goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, and 9”. Once the proposed standard is finalized and published we will propose an amendment to the TDG regulation so the standard can be incorporated by reference.

What is the scope of the standard?
The standard sets out the requirements for designing, manufacturing and marking of UN standardized large packagings (LPs) and for selecting and using large packagings (LPs) for the transportation of dangerous goods of Class 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9.

New FAQ regarding Special Requirement 45 of the CSA B622-14 standard (April 25, 2018 - Transport Canada)

Transport Canada Publication of updated Transport Canada standard TP 14877. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate has published the updated Transport Canada Standard TP 14877, Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail, January 2018. The standard covers large means of containment used in the handling, offering for transport and transport of dangerous goods by rail.

For reference, a copy of the updated standard can be found using the link here - Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail, a Transport Canada Standard

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Client Identification Database. Transport Canada promotes public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods (External link) by all modes of transport (road, air, marine, rail) in Canada. To do this, we develop safety standards and regulations, monitor compliance, and give expert advice on dangerous goods incidents.

Transport Canada New FAQ on the classification of methanol

New FAQ on the use of a special permit (issued in accordance with the United States 49 CFR) in Canada (March 2, 2018 – Transport Canada)

Transport Canada Contraventions. (February 19, 2018 – Transport Canada) Enforcement of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (TDG Act) is currently done through a contraventions regime which designates certain offences as contraventions pursuant to Schedule XV of the Contraventions Regulations.

This amendment:

Amends certain existing short-form descriptions in order to reflect more accurately the wording of the offence as described in the TDG Act;
Shortens the length of existing short-form descriptions already designated as contraventions so they can be reproduced in the allotted space on the ticket; and
Designates certain TDG Act offences as contraventions by adding short-form descriptions and fine amounts.

Read more... (February 19, 2018 - Transport Canada)

Transport Canada Standards. 60-DAY CONSULTATION: Update of Transport Canada Standard TP 14850 – Ending March 30, 2018. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate has released the proposed final draft of the third edition of the update to the Transport Canada Standard TP 14850: Small Containers for Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, and 9 (the Standard). This is the third and final consultation before the official publication of the Standard by Transport Canada. The Standard will be in force once adopted within the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Read more… (January 31, 2018 – Transport Canada)

FAQ - Amendments to the marine provisions in the TDG Regulations (Part 11). Transport Canada updates the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) on a regular basis to harmonize them, to the greatest extent possible, with the United Nations Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Recommendations), the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions (ICAO TI), the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code), as well as to align requirements with the United States (U.S.) under the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) work plan. Below you will find answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) related to the amendments to the marine provisions in the TDG Regulations.

Read more… (January 18, 2018 – Transport Canada)

Transport Canada Guide for cross-border emergency response. This guide is for anyone developing or using cross-border emergency response services (both public and private). It gives general guidance on how to plan for incidents before they happen. It is not a tool for hands-on responders. Read more… (January 18, 2018 – Transport Canada)

Regulatory Notices 2017

Transport Canada - Emergency Response Planning For Rail Incidents Involving Flammable Liquids. This document is intended for local emergency planners as well as police, firefighters and paramedics. It helps communities prepare for potential rail incidents involving the transportation of dangerous goods such as crude oil, diesel fuel or gasoline (flammable liquids). Read more… (December 22, 2017 – Transport Canada)

Transport Canada: Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Marine Provisions). The amendment is accessible here. (December 13, 2017)

Canada-US RCC | Request for Comments. On November 25 the Government of Canada published a notice in the Canada Gazette, Part 1 requesting suggestions for regulatory cooperation that supports participation in the Canada-US Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC). For more information on the work of the RCC, please see the Canada-U.S. Regulatory Cooperation Council webpage here, or https://www.trade.gov/rcc/.

CSA standards that are adopted in the TDG Regulations are available for free view access online. One just has to register and log into CSA's Communities of Interest to access the TDG standards view-access website:https://community.csagroup.org/community/ohs/tdg-standards-view-access

Proposed amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations. Health Canada has published proposed amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations in Canada Gazette Part I on October 21, 2017.

Public notice – Update of the Safety Standard CGSB-43.126

Introduction
CGSB-43.126 – Reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair of drums for the transportation of dangerous goods, will be undergoing an update by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB). The standard specifies the requirements for the remanufacturing, reconditioning and repair of steel and plastic drums for the transportation of dangerous goods.

Current standard
A free copy of the current edition of the standard may be obtained from CGSB here.

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Transport Canada Public Notice - Update of the Safety Standard CGSB-43.151.

Introduction

CGSB-43.151 – Packaging, handling, offering for transport and transport of Explosives (Class 1), will be undergoing an update by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB). The standard prescribes containers for the handling, offering for transport and transport of Explosives, Class 1.

Current Standard

A free copy of the current edition of the standard may be obtained from the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) using the following link.
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ongc-cgsb/publications/catalogue/index-eng.html

Transport Canada New FAQ regarding the telephone number to use when complying with Special Provision 34

Special Provisions - TDG Regulations (Schedule 2)

Question: When a person uses the lithium batteries exemption found in Special Provision 34, he/she must ensure to include a telephone number (on the lithium battery mark or until December 31, 2018, on the means of containment) in order to obtain additional information on the shipment. Could this telephone number be CANUTEC’s telephone number?

Answer: No, it cannot be used because Special Provision 34 does not explicitly allow the use of CANUTEC’s telephone phone number.

While Subsection 3.5 (2) of the TDG Regulations allows the use of CANUTEC's telephone number as the 24-Hour Number on the shipping document under certain conditions, the telephone number that must be displayed in accordance with Special Provision 34 must be the consignor’s telephone number or that of a person who is able to provide additional information on the shipment.

Important Changes to Safety Standards Pertaining to Containers for Dangerous Goods Transport following the publication of the Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (International Harmonization Update, 2016). On July 12, 2017, an amendment entitled Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (International Harmonization Update, 2016) was published in Part II of the Canada Gazette. The amendment is accessible through the following URL: Amendment SOR/2017-137.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/important-changes-safety-standards-pertaining-containers-dangerous-goods-transport.html

TDGR International Harmonization Update published in Canada Gazette Part II

The Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (International Harmonization Update, 2016) have been published in Part II of the Canada Gazette today (July 12, 2017). The amendment is accessible through the following URLs:

http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2017/2017-07-12/html/sor-dors137-eng.php

http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2017/2017-07-12/pdf/g2-15114.pdf

The regulations come into force today (July 12, 2017). However, there is a six-month transition period, except that compliance with the requirements in amended sections 5.1, 5.14.2, 5.15, 5.15.1, 5.15.2, and 5.15.11, addressing certain Class 3 flammable liquids in rail tank cars, is required immediately.

Transport Canada. Public Notice – 60-day consultation for new editions of CSA B339, CSA B340, CSA B341, and CSA B342. https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/clear-modifications-menu-261.htm

Transport Canada Proposal on Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Rail Security Regulations. Freight trains transporting dangerous goods can be particularly vulnerable to misuse or sabotage, given the harmful nature of the goods and the extensive and accessible nature of the railway system. To mitigate these risks and to better align Canadian standards with international standards, Transport Canada is proposing the introduction of risk-based regulations for the transportation of dangerous goods by rail in Canada. For more information on the cost benefits, background, etc. (more...) (June 24, 2017 – Transport Canada)

Transport Canada Public Notice – 60 Day Consultation: Part 12 (Air) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Transport Canada (TC) is seeking to update and clarify the requirements for the transportation of dangerous goods by air. Following the comments and suggestions that were provided during the consultations in spring 2016, TC has developed proposals to amend Part 12 (Air) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations and is now seeking your views on these proposals. (June 2, 2017 – Transport Canada)

Publication of list of offenders of TDG Act & Regulations on Transport Canada's website.

Please find below information from Transport Canada regarding publication of the list of offenders of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act and Regulations on the Transport Canada website. (more...)

Canada Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Marine Provisions). The marine provisions in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) are outdated. Some have not been revised since 2001. The TDG Regulations currently refer to terms and definitions 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 Regulations (CFTR) and the Vessel Certificates Regulations (VCR). In addition, there are other differences between the TDG Regulations and the CFTR which pose challenges for regulatees. Stakeholders have requested that the TDG Regulations be harmonized with the CSA 2001 and other Transport Canada regulations to minimize confusion with respect to requirements. Read more… COSTHA is reviewing the document and we plan to submit a response (April 1, 2017 – Canada Gazette)

Part 8 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. An amendment to Part 8 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) came into force on December 1, 2016. We are contacting you to provide the revised 30-Day Follow-up Report form, supplemental Means of Containment (MOC) templates, and the Guide for Reporting Dangerous Goods Incidents. We encourage you to share these documents throughout your company as required.

You can consult Part 8 of the TDG Regulations for more information on new reporting requirements and criteria for submitting the 30-Day Follow-up Report. Please find attached a PDF version of the new 30-Day Follow-up Report form and Guide.

You can access these documents online:

Please also choose the appropriate MOC template based on the MOC(s) involved in each incident:

The procedure to submit a 30-Day Follow-up Report remains the same. We encourage all parties to submit their completed forms to our dedicated inbox: dor-rcd@tc.gc.ca, or you can send them in by mail or fax to:

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate
Transport Canada
Place de Ville, Tower C, 9th Floor (ASDE)
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0N5
Fax: 613-990-2917

Preliminary Consultation on Canadian Updates to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Transport Canada (TC) is currently conducting a consultation on proposed amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations). The TDG Regulations are updated on a regular basis to ensure public safety and address issues related to interpretation and application of the Regulations that have been identified by various stakeholders through previous consultations and ongoing correspondence. More… (January 6, 2017 – Transport Canada)

Marine Liability and Information Returns Regulations Passed. Effective January 1, 2017, there is a requirement for receivers of bulk HNS in Canada to report those receipts above the thresholds in the regulations. The requirement is for a single report to be made prior to February 28, 2018. Proposed Marine Liability and Information Returns Regulations were pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on June 11, 2016 and were published on December 14, 2016, in the Canada Gazette, Part II. These regulations replace the previous Marine Liability Regulations. Read more…

Canada Gazette I - TDG Regulations - International Harmonization Update 2016. On Monday, November 28, 2016, Transport Canada distributed the following notice regarding a proposed amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations that was published for comment in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on Saturday, November 26, 2016:

An amendment entitled Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (International Harmonization Update, 2016) was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on November 26, 2016, for a 60-day public comment period. The amendment is accessible here…

Transport Canada updates the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) on a regular basis to harmonize them – to the greatest extent possible – with the United Nations Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Recommendations), the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions (ICAO TI’s), the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG), as well as to harmonize requirements with the United States (US) under the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) work plan. The proposed amendment has the following objectives:

Harmonize with international regulatory requirements by updating the TDG Regulations to incorporate changes introduced in the 19th edition of the UN Recommendations, the IMDG Code 2014 and the 2015-2016 ICAO TI’s with respect to safety marks, classification information, shipping names, special provisions, and marine pollutants.

Introduce dynamic references (also known as “ambulatory references”) for the international codes mentioned above and some technical standards that are incorporated in the TDG Regulations. This would allow the most recent versions of these documents to be used.

Reduce regulatory barriers on cross-border trade with the US by proposing reciprocity of regulatory requirements for pressure receptacles and special permits and equivalency certificates.

You are encouraged to read the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS) that precedes the regulatory text in the proposal. The RIAS provides plain language background information explaining why the changes are required, as well as a description of the main updates that would be made. It provides Transport Canada’s rationale for proceeding with the changes, and outlines the expected costs and benefits that would result from the proposal. It also summarizes the consultations that Transport Canada has held to date on related issues, and shows how the comments received have been addressed in the proposal.

All interested parties are invited to comment on this proposed amendment. Comments should be sent in writing at the address below by January 25, 2017. The feedback received will be taken into consideration in the development of the final amendment to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

COSTHA will be submitting comments based on members responses - mail@costha.com

Final US-Canada Regulatory Work Plans Released. The US-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) Stakeholder Group announced on November 28 that the last of the 2016-17 US-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council Work Plans have been released and are available here. Each work plan includes timelines and identifies specific deliverables for the next two years. (November 28, 2016 – US-Canada RCC)

Protective Directions in effect are now online. All current Protective Directions issued under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 are now available on the Transport Canada website: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/safety-menu-1272.html. Feel free to consult that page as an up-to-date reference tool.

Also, please note that Protective Directions 27, 29, 30 and 31 have been revoked, as all safety requirements mandated by these instruments have now been incorporated into the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Regulations Amending the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations. Whereas, pursuant to subsection 332(1) (see footnote a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (see footnote b), a copy of the proposed Regulations Amending the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations, substantially in the annexed form, was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on April 2, 2016 and persons were given an opportunity to make representations to the Minister of the Environment with respect to the proposed Regulations; Therefore, His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to section 191 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (see footnote c), makes the annexed Regulations Amending the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations. More… (October 21, 2016 – Canada Gazette)

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 banned from Canadian and U.S. flights. Passengers and flight crews will be banned from bringing Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on airline flights under emergency orders issued Friday by both Transport Canada and the U.S. Department of Transportation in response to reports of the phones catching fire. More… (October 15, 2016 – CBC Canada)

Transport Canada has expanded its list of FAQs to include questions regarding undeclared or misdeclared dangerous goods in air transport. Read more… (August 10, 2016 – Transport Canada)

Protective Direction 38 The Minister of Transport, in accordance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, issued Protective Direction (PD) 38 on July 13, 2016.

This Protective Direction further accelerates the phase-out of both jacketed and unjacketed legacy DOT-111 tank cars from being used for crude oil service in Canada as of November 1, 2016. All other provisions of the Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TC-117 tank cars) published in Canada Gazette Part II in May 2015 remain in effect.

New timelines – Legacy DOT-111 tank cars removed from service

Tank car type removed from service	Last day to use tank cars specified in column 1 for the transport of crude oil
Tank car type removed from service	Before coming into force of Protective Direction 38	After coming into force of Protective Direction 38
DOT-111 Non-jacketed	April 30, 2017	October 31, 2016
DOT-111 Jacketed	February 28, 2018	October 31, 2016

More… (July 25, 2016 – Transport Canada)

TDG Amendments to Contraventions Regulations. Regulations Amending the Contraventions Regulations were published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on July 13, 2016. The modifications affecting tickets that may be issued pertaining to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDG Act) can be found under Schedule XV of the Contraventions Regulations (see amendments numbered 47 to 50) and are accessible through the following website:

http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2016/2016-07-13/html/sor-dors200-eng.php

Among other modifications, the following technical modifications to Schedule XV are included in this amendment in order to reflect changes made to the TDG Act in 2009:

For item 3, change the TDG Act reference from 5(c) previously to 5(d) now; and
Change wording to reflect new security requirements.

Please note that these Regulations come into force on the 30th day after the day on which they were registered, thus July 21, 2016.

Transport Canada has issued a Safety Advisory on the classification of crude oil. This Safety Advisory is directed specifically to those who classify the petroleum crude oil products. More… (June 2016 – Transport Canada)

Adoption of the Regulations Amending the TDGR (Reporting Requirements and International Restrictions on Lithium Batteries). On June 1, 2016 The Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Reporting Requirements and International Restrictions on Lithium Batteries) were published in Part II of the Canada Gazette.

The amendment is accessible through the following URLs:

http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2016/2016-06-01/html/sor-dors95-eng.php

http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2016/2016-06-01/pdf/g2-15011.pdf

This amendment includes the following:

New definition of Release;
Amendments to reporting requirements to introduce circumstances under which a report is required;
Exceptions where the reporting obligation does not apply;
Introduction of an Emergency Report – Road, Rail or Marine;
New reporting requirements for a Release or Anticipated Release Report – Road, Rail or Marine (previously called an Immediate Report);
Introduction of a Release or Anticipated Release Report – Road, Rail or Marine;
New reporting requirements for a Dangerous Goods Accident or Incident Report – Air to harmonize with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reporting requirements;
Introduction of an Undeclared or Misdeclared Dangerous Goods Report by air to harmonize with ICAO reporting requirements;
Introduction of reporting of the loss or theft of dangerous goods;
Introduction of reporting of unlawful interference with dangerous goods;
A ban on the transport of lithium ion batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft and the introduction of additional requirements for the transport of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries for transport on cargo aircraft. These particular amendments will bring the requirements of Protective Direction 35 into the regulations and once the regulations come into force the Protective Direction will be repealed; and
Minor corrections to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.

To help stakeholders comply with these new requirements, Transport Canada is introducing a new voluntary reporting form template for the 30-day follow-up report. This form is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and should be posted on TC forms database soon. Please consult the Guidebook for Reporting Dangerous Goods Incidents for assistance.

Reporting form is available here in English and French. A copy of the Guidebook for Reporting Dangerous Goods Incidents is available here in English and French.

Once the reporting form has been completed, it can be emailed to dor-rcd@tc.gc.ca or sent by mail to Transport Canada at:

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate
Transport Canada
Place de Ville, Tower C, 9th Floor
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0N5
Fax: 613-993-5925

Transport Canada Protective Direction 37. As notified by Transport Canada, the Minister of Transport has issued Protective Direction no. 37, effective June 6, 2016, to require top-fitting protection for retrofitted TC/DOT-111 tank cars in Canada. These requirements will enhance the safety of the transport of flammable liquids including crude oil and ethanol in Canada, and will align Canadian requirements with those for retrofitted TC/DOT-111 tank cars in the U.S.

The TC-117R standard for retrofitted tank cars was published as an amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations on May 20, 2015. At the time of the development of the standard, there were technical complexities preventing it from including top fitting protection requirements for retrofitted legacy TC/DOT-111 tank cars. Top-fitting protection can reduce the risk of a dangerous goods spill in the event of a tank car derailment.

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) subsequently developed an engineering solution to enable top-fitting protection on these legacy tank cars. With the publication of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act in the U.S., this engineering solution became a requirement for retrofitted U.S. DOT-111 tank cars, along with other retrofitting requirements under the DOT-117R standard in the U.S.

With the issuing of Protective Direction no. 37, TC/DOT-111 tank cars will be required to include top fitting protection meeting the engineering specifications prescribed therein when they are retrofitted as per the phase-out schedule for flammable liquid tank cars in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Protective Direction no. 37 is available here.

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Reporting Requirements and International Restrictions on Lithium Batteries). Canada Gazette - Vol. 150, No. 11 — June 1, 2016 His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport, pursuant to sections 27 (see footnote a) and 27.1 (see footnote b) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (see footnote c), makes the annexed Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Reporting Requirements and International Restrictions on Lithium Batteries). More… (June 1, 2016 – Canada Gazette)

Transportation of Lithium Ion or Lithium Metal Batteries as Cargo on Aircraft. The following has recently been posted to the Transport Canada CASA website:

Civil Aviation Safety Alert (CASA)

Number: CASA 2016-04

Subject: Transportation of Lithium Ion or Lithium Metal Batteries as Cargo on Aircraft

Attention: ALL COMMERCIAL AIR OPERATORS AND PRIVATE OPERATORS

Link (May 12, 2016 – Transport Canada)

Canadian Procedure for verification of the Gross Mass of Packed containers. More… Ship Safety Bulletins provide safety-related information to the marine community. All bulletins are available at: www.tc.gc.ca/ssb-bsn. (May 12, 2016 – Transport Canada)

Canadian General Standards Board requested comments on a review of Aerosol Containers and Gas Cartridges. The standards review is technical in nature and very important if you manufacture either of these products. Industry Association responses are available here.

Adopted Amendments - http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/clear-modifications-adopted-90.htm

Transport Canada Protective Direction No. 36. As announced on the Transport Canada website, Protective Direction 36 has been issued regarding the transport of dangerous goods by rail:

Protective Direction 36

The Minister of Transport, in accordance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, issued Protective Direction (PD) 36, effective April 28, 2016, to replace the existing PD 32.

This Protective Direction enhances PD 32 in three main areas:

Increased data requirements, including specific maximum volume of dangerous goods transported, frequency, and data reporting requirements;
Confidentiality agreements adding more flexibility to enable better sharing amongst emergency planners within municipalities; and
Public information, requiring rail carriers to share information that could be disclosed publicly.

This PD provides jurisdictions with appropriate dangerous goods information needed to conduct their risk assessments, emergency planning activities, and identify training requirements for first responders by adding new requirements to the ones covered in PD 32. Protection Direction 32 is hereby cancelled.

Protective Direction respecting the transportation of lithium batteries by aircraft. Canada Gazette - Vol. 150, No. 14. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992. More… (April 2, 2016 – Canada Gazette)

Transport Canada has moved to implement the latest changes made by ICAO to the provisions for the transport of lithium batteries by air. Protective Direction No 35, which takes effect on 1 April, will enact Addenda 3 and 4 to the 2015-2016 edition of ICAO’s Technical Instructions and the Addendum to the Supplement, including the ban on the carriage of lithium ion batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft, the 30% State of Charge restriction, and the limitation on the number of lithium batteries that may be shipped together. The Protective Direction gives a seven-day transitional provision to allow for goods already in transit. (March 31, 2016 – HCB eNewsletter) click here for the Transport Canada website

Transport Canada Standard TP14877 Update. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate will begin work on updating the Transport Canada Standard TP14877, “Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail”, December 2013. The standard covers large means of containment used in the handling, offering for transport and transporting of dangerous goods by rail. The update will focus on incorporating recent regulatory changes and proposals that have been consulted with the TP14877 Consultative Committee. The TP14877 Consultative Committee is comprised of various key stakeholders with extensive knowledge and expertise in regards to various aspects associated to the transportation of dangerous goods by rail. At this time, Transport Canada is seeking proposals to be considered in the development of the update to this standard. Please submit your proposals to Shaun Singh at TDGRegulatoryProposal-TMDPropositionReglementaire@tc.gc.ca with subject line “TP14877 – Rail Standard Proposal” prior to March 31, 2016. (Transport Canada)

Transport Canada consultation on Part 6 (Training) of TDG Regulations. Transport Canada aims to protect and promote the safety of Canadians, while supporting the efficient and effective transportation of goods. Our objective in proposing amendments to Part 6 of the TDGR is to provide additional details and greater clarity, thereby enhancing compliance and strengthening safety in the transport of dangerous goods.

Transport Canada has developed a number of options for potential amendments that may help in meeting these objectives. These options are described in three/four short discussion papers, attached to this e-mail. Note that while these options are under consideration, others may also be considered depending on your feedback. However, the final proposed amendments to the regulations may not include all of these options. We ask that you review these papers, and provide your feedback through the online questionnaire, click here.

Transport Canada consultation on proposed amendments to marine and ferry provisions in TDG Regulations. Transport Canada posted a notice on their website regarding “Preliminary Consultation on Proposed Amendments to Part 11 – Marine, and Short-Run Ferry Provisions under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations”. [weblink to this notice here].

Transport Canada Newsletter -

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/newsletter-menu-268.htm

Preliminary consultation on International Harmonization Updates to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations - English French

Canada Gazette - Hazardous Materials Information Review Act: Decisions, undertakings and orders on claims for exemption. Pursuant to paragraph 18(1)(a) of the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act, the Chief Screening Officer hereby gives notice of the decisions of the screening officer respecting each claim for exemption and the relevant material safety data sheet (MSDS) and (where applicable) the label listed here. (January 16, 2016 – Canada Gazette)

Canada Requiring Information on Imports and Exports of Hydrofluorocarbons. Full Article ›› (January 7, 2016 - Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report)

Transport Canada has approved revisions to Rule 112 of the Canadian Railway Operating Rules, establishing multiple layers of defence to secure trains and further reduce the risk of runaways. The new rules provide industry with a comprehensive handbrake application chart to respond to various operating situations, which once applied, must be confirmed by another employee with the appropriate level of knowledge. The change formalises the rules included in an Emergency Directive issued after the Lac-Mégantic disaster, which remains in force until the Rule 112 amendments come into force on October 14. (August 6, 2015 – HCB eNewsletter)

Canada Gazette, Vol. 149, No. 26. Railway Safety Act. Regulations Amending the Railway Safety Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (Grade Crossings Regulations) More… (June 27, 2015 – Canada Gazette)

Transport Canada Air Cargo Security Program Under amendments to the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012, Transport Canada is introducing changes to the Air Cargo Security Program. These amendments will introduce additional options for the screening and securing of air cargo, enhance the security of the overall supply chain, and align the Canadian regime with international standards... (June 30, 2015 - Transport Canada)

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Transport Canada is proposing amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations that would include new security provisions, modify existing reporting requirements, and specify the data to be made available to the department following incidents involving dangerous goods.... (June 05, 2015 - Transport Canada)

Canada Gazette Vol. 149, No. 23. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992. Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Part 8 – Reporting Requirements) (June 6, 2015 – Canada Gazette)

Canada Gazette, Vol. 149, No. 11 - June 3, 2015

Certain Regulations Made Under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act — Regulations Amending

Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Transport Canada has also published the new Railway Safety Management System (SMS) Regulations 2015 in Canada Gazette Part II. The Regulations require companies to develop and implement a formal framework that integrates safety into their day-to-day operations and will come into effect on April 1. (February 26, 2015 – HCB eNewsletter)

Canada’s Hazardous Products Regulations have been published in Canada Gazette, Part II. The Regulations apply GHS (fifth revised edition) in Canada and include provisions relating to the classification and labelling of defined hazardous products, as well as safety data sheets; the Regulations apply to both substances and mixtures. Implementation will involve repeal of the existing Controlled Products Regulations and amendments to a lengthy list of other provisions. Insofar as is possible, the Canadian rules have been aligned with the provisions of the US Hazard Communication 2012 requirements, in order to facilitate cross-border trade. The Regulations came into force on the date of publication – February 11 – and will be implemented in phases until December 1, 2018. Click here. (February 19, 2015 – HCB eNewsletter)

Canadian Government publishes final regulation adopting the GHS. In the Canadian Gazette on February 11, 2015, the Canadian Government published the final regulation adopting the GHS, Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. According to a statement by the Office of the Federal Minister of Health, Rona Ambrose, the adoption of the GHS and revision to the Hazardous Products Act (HPA) provide important additional protections for Canadian workers. The updated regulation is called "WHMIS 2015." Mandatory compliance follows a three-phase approach to allow suppliers, employers and workers opportunity to adjust to the new system. Information on compliance deadlines and specifics regarding the three-phase approach is available on the Health Canada website, The legislation published in the Canadian Gazette is available here.

Canada Gazette - Vol. 149, No. 3 — February 11, 2015

Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations and the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act Appeal Board Procedures Regulations — Regulations Amending
Hazardous Materials Information Review Act
SOR/2015-18
30/01/15

Hazardous Products Regulations
Hazardous Products Act
SOR/2015-17
30/01/15

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation and Standards 108 and 131) — Regulations Amending
Motor Vehicle Safety Act
SOR/2015-23
30/01/15

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation and Standards 101, 105, 122 and 135) — Regulations Amending
Motor Vehicle Safety Act
SOR/2015-24
30/01/15

New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) and the Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations — Regulations Amending
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
SOR/2015-19
30/01/15

Canada Gazette

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Lithium Metal Batteries, ERAPs and Updates to Schedules) — Regulations Amending

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992

COSTHA Memo - Transport Canada TDG Regulation Update (January 26, 2015)

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Lithium Metal Batteries, ERAPs and Updates to Schedules) — Regulations Amending
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992

Lithium Batteries. Lithium batteries are dangerous goods, much like gasoline, propane, and sulphuric acid. In Canada, the shipping and importing of lithium batteries are subject to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 and its Regulations. (December 30, 2014 - Transport Canada)

Recent Amendments to TDGR. Canada Gazette. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, Vol. 148, No. 26, SOR/2014-274 to 295 and SI/2014-104 HTML Bilingual PDF 3,816 KB / Official

Transport Canada has established a new requirement for rail operators to hold a Railway Operating Certificate, allowing them to run trains in the country. The provision falls under the Railway Safety Act and will apply to both new and existing companies. Existing operators have two years to obtain a Certificate, whereas new companies will be required to obtain a Certificate prior to starting operations. “These new regulations are an added tool for this government to ensure that railway operations are being conducted in the safest manner possible. Railway Operating Certificates represent an additional layer to Transport Canada’s oversight program and further strengthen its enforcement regime,” says Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport. (November 27, 2014 – HCB eNewsletter)

Canada Gazette – Part II: Vol. 148 (2014). Wednesday, October 8, 2014, Vol. 148, No. 21. SOR/2014-204 to 225 and SI/2014-76 to 77 and 79 to 80
HTML Bilingual PDF 2,444 KB / Official
Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations — Regulations Amending
Canada Shipping Act, 2001 SOR/2014-210 19/09/14

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks) - http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2014/2014-07-02/html/sor-dors159-eng.php

Transport Canada Erratum to Update Marking Requirement. Vol. 148, No. 15 — July 16, 2014

Vol. 148, No. 15 — July 16, 2014
Erratum:
Canada Gazette, Part II, Vol. 148, No. 14, July 2, 2014
SOR/2014-159

TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT, 1992

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks)

At page 1959

Following section 29 of the Regulations, delete:

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More… (July 16, 2014 - Canada Gazette)

Transport Canada has published the Regulations Amending the Marine Transportation Security Regulations in Canada Gazette Part II, putting the changes into effect. The amendments focus on implementing IMO provisions in the STCW Convention, aligning with US regulations to reduce impediments to international trade, easing the burden on compliance and cutting red tape for businesses. "These changes will ensure robust marine regulations and continued improvements to the security of the transportation system for Canadians," says Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport. (July 10, 2014 – HCB newsletter)

Canada Publishes Draft Rail Regulations. Transport Canada published draft regulations to improve the safety of rail transportation of dangerous goods by expanding requirements for safety management systems and safety data submissions. The draft regulations, published in the July 5 issue of the Canada Gazette, Part I, stem from a major announcement July 1 by Transport Minister Lisa Raitt just before the one-year anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster (127 DEN A-4, 7/2/14). The updated Railway Safety Management System Regulations, open to comment through Oct. 3, would apply requirements for safety management systems to local railways operating on federally regulated track and clarify regulatory expectations for the industry. The amendments to the Transportation Information Regulations would require submission of “leading” safety indicators to provide advance notice of potential risks, rather than safety data collected after rail accidents. The draft amendments are open to comment through Aug. 4. The draft Railway Safety Management System Regulations are available here. The draft amendments to the Transportation Information Regulations are available here. (July 9, 2014 – Bloomberg BNA)

Railway Safety Management System Regulations. Transport Canada is proposing new regulations to replace the Railway Safety Management System Regulations (SMS Regulations) that came into force in 2001. The new SMS Regulations, which are expected to be published in Canada Gazette, Part I, in July 2014, will modernize existing requirements and help railways better identify and manage safety risks. (June 27, 2014 - Transport Canada)

Transportation Information Regulations. Transport Canada is proposing amendments to the Transportation Information Regulations to better identify and address safety risks before accidents happen. The amendments are expected to be published in Canada Gazette, Part I, in July 2014. (June 27, 2014 - Transport Canada)

Amendments to transportation of dangerous goods legislation. In July 2014, amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act will be published in Canada Gazette, Part II. These amendments will update the DOT-111 tank car standard, introduce new and revised means of containment criteria, improve how dangerous goods are classified, and harmonize the way these goods are labelled across North America. (June 27, 2014 - Transport Canada)

Minister Raitt announces new regulations for identifying dangerous goods in transport. The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced that regulations for identifying the dangerous goods transported on Canadian roads and rails are being harmonized across Canada and with the United States and United Nations rules. More… (June 20, 2014 - Transport Canada)

Transport Canada is planning to update the TDG Regulations for international harmonisation and is seeking comments prior to issuing its proposals. The planned amendment will bring the TDG Regulations in line with the 17th revised edition of the UN model regulations, as reflected in the 2013 texts of the IMDG Code and ICAO Technical Instructions as well as the latest amendments to RID/ADR and the HM-215L rulemaking in the US. Specific areas covered include the latest major revisions to the lithium battery provisions, the inclusion of 'excepted quantities', the incorporation of listed marine pollutants, an exemption for foreign cylinders, and a lengthy list of additions and revisions to the list of dangerous goods in Schedule 1 and the special provisions in Schedule 2. Comments on the proposals, which can be found on the TC website, are invited by March 18. (January 24 - HCB newsletter)

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Changes to Transport Canada's Air Cargo Security Program Effective Dec. 31 -Increased Security Procedures and Registered Shippers

On December 31 2013, revisions to Transport Canada’s Security Measures Respecting Air Cargo go into effect that will require that 100 percent of cargo being transported on passenger flights out of airports under the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) have increased security procedures under the Air Cargo Security (ACS) Program.

Under this measure, all cargo transported onboard a domestic, international or transborder passenger flight departing a CATSA-designated Canadian airport must be secured, and must receive confirmation by the air carrier as having met the following security requirements:

For domestic and international passenger flights, cargo must come from a Registered Shipper or be actively screened using approved methods by either an Approved Participant or the air carrier. Registered shipper cargo may pass directly to an air carrier or through an Approved Participant in the Air Cargo Security Program.
Currently, for passenger flights to the United States, cargo must come from a Registered Shipper (directly or through an Approved Participant in the ACSProgram) and be actively screened using approved methods by an Approved Participant or the air carrier.

To ensure limited disruption to domestic, international and transborder shipments, it is recommended that shippers contact Transport Canada and obtain information on how to become a Registered Shipper.

For further information regarding the Transport Canada Air Cargo Security (ACS) Program see the following websites or contact your local Expeditors.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/aviationsecurity/asc-41.htm

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/aviationsecurity/asc-62.htm#compliance
(December 19 - Expeditors Newsflash)

Proposed Amendment to Part 4, - Safety Marks

A proposed amendment to Part 4, Safety Marks, of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) has been published in Part 1 of the Canada Gazette on December 1st, 2012. It appears on pages 3210 to 3228 of the Canada Gazette, (pages 28 to 46 of the pdf file). The amendment can be viewed at the following URL:

http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-12-01/html/reg2-eng.html

This proposed amendment includes the following:

To harmonize Part 4 of the TDG Regulations with international and US regulations;
To replace the existing placarding scheme to one that requires safety marks to be affixed at all times, though exemptions for some dangerous goods would be retained;
The addition of a definition for "overpack";
To redefine the conditions under which a DANGER placard may be displayed on a large means of containment;
The adoption of new markings for organic peroxides, marine pollutants and a new limited quantity mark;
To allow the use of four labels or two placards on intermediate bulk containers of up to 3000 litres;
To require additional markings on means of containment used for the transportation of dangerous goods that are toxic by inhalation.

Comments are requested, in writing on or before February 14th, 2013. Please send comments to:

Geneviève Sansoucy
Analyst, Regulatory Affairs Branch
Transport Dangerous Goods
Transport Canada
Place de Ville, Tower, 330 Sparks Street, 9th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1A 0N5
Tel: 613-990-5766 Fax: 613-993-5925
Email: TDGRegulatoryProposalTMDPropositionReglementaire@tc.gc.ca

2012 Archives - Regulatory Notices

TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT, 1992

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Amendment 11)

P.C. 2012-1545 November 22, 2012

Whereas, pursuant to subsection 30(1) (see footnote a) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (see footnote b) , a copy of the proposed Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Amendment 11), substantially in the annexed form, was published in the Canada Gazette, Part, on March 10, 2012 and a reasonable opportunity was afforded to interested persons to make representations to the Minister of Transport with respect to the proposed Regulations;

Therefore, His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport, pursuant to section 27 (see footnote c) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (see footnote d) , makes the annexed Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Amendment 11).

Issue and objectives

In February of 2008, Amendment 6 (SOR/2008-34) to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) introduced some changes in the text of the TDG Regulations which caused inconsistency and lack of clarity. In some cases, the changes in the text of the TDG Regulations as a result of Amendment 6 led to the issuance of permits and increased placarding requirements.

The objective of this amendment is to provide consistency in the regulatory text and clarity in the regulatory requirements.

Complete Text

Amendments under Development

Regulations amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Amendment to Part 8 - Reporting New

Comments requested on or before May 12, 2012

This proposed amendment is provided for informal comment which means that it has not been published in the Canada Gazette.

Part 8 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) set out the requirements for the Immediate Reporting and also for the 30-Day Follow-up Report of releases and anticipated releases of dangerous goods in transport.

The proposed amendment to Part 8 includes a revision of the reporting requirements and also incorporates new provisions of the TDG Act on the declaration of dangerous goods that have been lost, stolen or unlawfully interfered with. An explanation of the proposed changes can also be consulted.

Input Sought for Work Plan of U.S.-Canada Group on Dangerous Goods Transport. The Department of Transportation is inviting through April 25 comments and suggestions relative to the draft work plan of the Transportation Dangerous Goods Working Group of the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council. Full Article...

Transport Canada Publishes Proposed Amendment 11 On March 10, 2012, Transport Canada published a proposed amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) in Canada Gazette 1. This amendment, called Amendment 11, will, when finalized, address a number of problematic points in the current TDG System. Read more »

Canada to Begin Transition to Electronic Reporting by Marine Carriers on Sept. 1
The Canada Border Services Agency announced recently its plan for implementing mandatory electronic export reporting for marine carriers. Full Article... (March 5 - Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg)

The TDG Regulations have been consolidated to include SOR/2011-210 (Amendment 10) and SOR/2011-239 (Amendment 8). Disclaimer: These documents are not the official versions (more details).

The TDG Regulations have been consolidated to include
SOR/2011-210 (Amendment 10) and SOR/2011-239 (Amendment 8).
Disclaimer: These documents are not the official versions.
Users of this consolidated material are advised that it has been prepared for use as a ready reference and has no legal force or effect. For all purposes of interpreting and applying the law users should consult:

a. the Acts as passed by Parliament, which are published in the "Assented to" Acts service, Canada Gazette, Part III and the annual Statutes of Canada, and
b. the regulations, as registered by the Clerk of the Privy Council and published in Canada Gazette, Part II and the Consolidated Regulations of Canada, 1978. TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS

Transport Canada’s Fall newsletter is available. PDF

2011 Archives - Regulatory Notices

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

Amendment 8 - SOR/2011-239

Regulations amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Amendment 8) have been published in the November 9 2011 Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 145, No. 23 as SOR/2011-239. Amendment 8 includes the following:

In subsection 1.15(1), a clarification of the conditions which must be met when a purchaser, a user or a retailer use the 150 kg exemption.

Section 7.1. deals with the requirements for an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP). This section has been re organized and some new provisions have been added to the regulatory text.

Editorial changes were made to Schedules 1, 2 and 3.

Complete text

Transport Canada has published a Guide to the Proposed Amendments in Amendment 12 .
Amendment 12 (Formerly Amendment Z)

The spring 2011 TDG Newsletter is now available. Click here

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Amendment 9). Amendment 9 to the TDG Regulations has been published in Gazette II.

http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/index-eng.html

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Amendment 10)
Issue and objectives. Complete Text

2010 Archives - Regulatory Notices

Ethanol and gasoline mixture - classification and emergency response

July 2010

Transport Canada advises:

shippers and carriers of the shipping names and UN numbers they should use in Canada for fuel mixtures of ethanol (or ethyl alcohol) and gasoline; and
emergency responders on how to treat spills and fires involving these mixtures.

Text PDF

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Amendment 9) Complete Text

Amendments under Development

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Amendment [xx]New

Comments requested on or Before April 16th 2010

This proposed amendment is provided for informal comment which means that it has not been published in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Amendment [xx] was posted on our website some time ago for informal comment but changes have been made to the text and so that another informal comment period is necessary. These changes are highlighted in the proposed text.

Explanation of Changes in Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Amendment [xx]

Since its first appearance on our Consultation Page, the following are two of the most significant changes which have been made to the text:

Changes to Part 4 Dangerous Goods Safety Marks, were removed from this version and included in Amendment [Z], already on the website;
an amendment which proposes a change to subparagraph 1.15(1)(a)(i) to allow a person to transport up to 6 aerosol containers without packing them in a wood, fiberboard or plastic box

Transport Canada issued a news release stating that it has proposed regulations to implement the Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) requirements for Canada. Comments on the proposal should be submitted within 30 days. (September 25 - Bryant's Maritime Blog)

2009 Archives - Regulatory Notices

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Amendment [Z], Dangerous Goods Safety Marks - For public consultation

8 September 2009 Complete text

Transport Canada Alert - Enforcement of 4.15(2)
July 2009

Placards and UN numbers must be displayed on a large means of containment in compliance with Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations. In February 2008, new requirements came into effect with the adoption of Amendment No. 6.

This alert is designed to address issues regarding the applicability of subsection 4.15(2) of the TDG Regulations. Different interpretations of this subsection were made because of the ambiguity of its wording. Accordingly, subsection 4.15(2) can be interpreted to allow placards and UN numbers to be displayed two different ways when dangerous goods are contained in a large means of containment and are placed inside another large means of containment such as a trailer.

Complete Text
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An amended Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992
Marie-France Dagenais, Director General Transport DG Directorate

As you may be aware, the amended Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, received royal assent on May 14, 2009 and came into force June 16, 2009. The amended Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, remains focused on the prevention of incidents when dangerous goods are imported, handled, offered for transport and transported but also expands the response capability of the Canadian Government in the event of a security incident involving dangerous goods.

The main safety amendments include:

A new definition of dangerous goods release;
Reinforcing and strengthening the Emergency Response Assistance Plan Program;
Reconfirming that inspectors are able to inspect anywhere a means of containment is being manufactured, repaired or tested, unless it is a private dwelling, in which case a warrant is required;
Modifying the concept of importer to clarify who is the person in Canada responsible for the dangerous goods;
Changing the name of Permits of Equivalent Level of Safety to Equivalency Certificates and adding the notion of a "Temporary Certificate" to replace the use of Estoppels.

The amended Act now provides for security requirements during the importation, handling, offering for transport and transportation of dangerous goods. The legislative provisions on which the prevention and response security program will be based include:

Requiring security plans and security training;
Enabling the use of Security Measures and Interim Orders;
Enabling regulations to be made to require that dangerous goods are tracked during transport or reported if lost or stolen;
Reinforcing the existing Emergency Response Assistance Program to equally address responses to security incidents and accidents during the transportation of dangerous goods;
Enabling the development of a program to require transportation security clearances for dangerous goods. (This section will come into effect at a later date)

These enabling authorities will allow the Transport Dangerous Goods’ directorate to develop new policies and regulations using our regular consultation process in order to enhance the safety and security for Canadians during the transportation of dangerous goods.

Click here for a copy of An Act to amend the Transportation of dangerous Goods Act, 1992

Canada – amendments to Marine Liability Act. Transport Canada issued a media release stating that legislation amending the Marine Liability Act has received royal assent. The legislation will increase the potential liability for oil spills, allowing Canada to ratify the Supplementary Fund Protocol of 2003 to the 1992 International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund and the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001. It will also allow Canada to adopt regulations to require commercial passenger vessels to carry liability insurance to compensate passengers in the event of injury or loss of life. The legislation creates a new maritime lien for Canadian businesses that provide supplies to ships (chandlers), putting Canada on a par with the maritime lien regime in the United States. The various changes will come into effect on September 21, except for the changes in the limits of liability and compensation, which will come into effect when Canada ratifies the two international conventions. (6/25/09).

An Act to Amend the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992

Order Fixing June 16, 2009 as the Date of the Coming into Force of the Act, Except Section 5

P.C. 2009-953 June 11, 2009

Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, pursuant to section 37 of An Act to Amend the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, chapter 9 of the Statutes of Canada, 2009, hereby fixes June 16, 2009 as the day on which that Act, other than section 5, comes into force.

EXPLANATORY NOTE (This note is not part of the Order.)

The Order fixes June 16, 2009 as the day on which An Act to Amend the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, chapter 9 of the Statutes of Canada, 2009, comes into force. Section 5 of the enactment, described in paragraph (b) below, is not however being brought into force at this time.

The enactment amends the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, in order to enhance public safety - the safety of human life and health and of property and the environment. The main amendments fall into two categories: new security requirements and safety amendments. These amendments include the following:

(a) requirements for security plans and security training;

(b) a requirement that prescribed persons must hold transportation security clearances to transport dangerous goods, and the establishment of regulatory authority in relation to appeals and reviews of any decision in respect of those clearances;

(c) the creation of a choice of instruments - regulations, security measures and interim orders - to govern security in relation to dangerous goods;

(d) the use of industry emergency response assistance plans approved by Transport Canada to respond to an actual or apprehended release of dangerous goods during their transportation;

(e) the establishment of regulatory authority to require that dangerous goods be tracked during transport or reported if lost or stolen;

(f) clarification of the Act to ensure that it is applicable uniformly throughout Canada, including to local works and undertakings;

(g) reinforcement and strengthening of the Emergency Response Assistance Plan Program; and

(h) authority for inspectors to inspect any place in which standardized means of containment are being manufactured, repaired or tested.

Canada’s Transport Minister, John Baird, announced that Bill C-9, an Act to amend theTransportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, has received royal assent and came into force on June 16, 2009.Please find attached the news release “Legislation to Better Protect Canadians from Dangerous Goods Comes Into Force” from Transport Canada.

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Background

A change to the shipping paper requirements for hazardous materials being imported into the US took effect this week. As from May 4, the shipper or its agent must provide the initial carrier in the US with the shipper's certification as required by §172.204 of 49 CFR. This will particularly affect shipments from Canada and Mexico; shipping papers prepared in accordance with the Canadian TDG Regulations will have to carry a supplementary statement on the same page as the shipper's signature to certify or declare that the goods being shipped are properly classified, described, packaged, marked and labelled and are in proper condition for transport.

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
May 2, 2009

Issue and objectives

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (TDG Act, 1992) and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) are intended to promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods in Canada.

The proposed Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations would address the following issues, raised after the publication in Part II of the Canada Gazette of Amendment 6 (SOR/2008-34, February 20, 2008), related to a 150 kg exemption for dangerous goods that are available to the general public and the provisions that specify when an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) is required.

(1) 150 kg exemption

Issues raised by industry regarding the risk that up to 150 kg of exempted dangerous goods could be introduced into the transport chain without any associated documentation or marking;

(2) ERAP requirements

(a) Interpretation, implementation, and enforcement issues raised regarding the requirements for a person to have an approved ERAP; and

(b) Safety risks raised by industry, Transportation Safety Board of Canada and emergency responders regarding the accumulation of large quantities of dangerous goods in interconnected means of containment.

Interested persons may make representations concerning the proposed Regulations to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities within 75 days after the date of publication of this notice.

Link to Canada Gazette Part I

Click here to view the flow chart provided by Transport Canada to assist with determining ERAP under current regulations. Also available on the International Regulatory Information page on the Members Only site.

Click here to review the flow chart from Transport Canada - to assist with determining ERAP under current regulations.

Regulatory Proposals under Development

Amendments under Development

Request for comments on Proposal To Amend Section 1.15, 150 Kg Gross Mass Exemption.

Proposed Amendment 8 of the TDG Regulations

Request for comments on Schedule 3

2008 Archives - Regulatory Notices

A NEW BILL - AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT

On May 26, 2008, the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities tabled an amended Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, in the House of Commons. The legislation will strengthen the Government of Canada’s ability to enhance the safety and security for Canadians during the transportation of dangerous goods.

An amended Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 would remain focused on prevention of incidents during the offering, handling, transporting and importing of dangerous goods. It would also enable a prevention program and a response capability for the Government of Canada in the event of a security incident involving dangerous goods.

Following the coming into force of the legislation, the public, industry, first responders and provincial and territorial governments would continue to be fully consulted during the development of new regulations.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ACT
The main amendments to the 1992 Act fall into two categories safety amendments and new security requirements. For a summary of the more significant items click here.

Canadian Regulatory Activity Spreadsheet - March 2, 2008

Canadian Transport Dangerous Goods Regulations
Amendment 6 to the Canadian TDG Regulations has at last been published in Part II of Canada Gazette. The amendment, which is very extensive, updates the Canadian rules to the 14th revised edition of the UN model regulations and further changes have been made to take account of more recent amendments, particularly in the air mode. Publication in Part I of Canada Gazette was back in September 2006 and a lot of international amendments have taken place since then; in addition, the original proposals have been amended in light of comments from industry. The rulemaking is effective immediately. For a summary of the changes click here.

New credentials for Transport Canada inspectors. (February 2008) Transport Canada issued a news release stating that it has commenced implementation of a new format for identification credentials for its inspectors. Among other things, the credentials include state-of-the-art security features.

Reclassification of anhydrous ammonia. Transport Canada issued a news releasestating that it has reclassified anhydrous ammonia from non-flammable, non-toxic gas to toxic gas. This action has been taken to harmonize the regulations with recent changes to the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations. (2/20/08).

Transport Dangerous Goods Canada - Amendment 6

Transport Dangerous Goods Canada, Summary Amendment 6 - February 19, 2008

TDG Clear Language Regulations - Amendment 5
Transport Canada has updated their website to include TDG Clear Language Regulations consolidated to include Amendment 5.

Link to updated regulations.

Click here for Amendment Number 5 - Published in Part II of the Canada Gazette September 21, 2005

Transport Canada - Amendment 4 in Gazette II
Transport Canada published Amendment 4 in Gazette II on July 13. Amendment 4 updates standards and allows for the alternate order of the shipping description in shipping papers.
Gazette II
Word File

Copy of TDG Amendment Number 6

Proposed Changes Draft 2 of Amendment 6 to TDG

Transport Canada has announced that Draft 2 of Amendment 6, dated 26 April 2005, is available for review and comment. An explanation of changes made to Schedule 1 is also available.

TDG Canada Clear Language Regulations - http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/GENERAL/T/tdg/regulations/tdg001/part_1.htm

TDG Canada Clear Language Regulations Updates -
April 15, 2003
Amendment No. 2 to the TDGR Canada and ICAO Update
Amendment 2 Explanatory Document
Amendment [ICAO Update]

Transport Canada - Basic competency checklist for transporting dangerous goods