NEW! Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations amended for Rail Requirements in force July 2, 2019

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The CPA apologizes for the short notice of this change. A full list of updates can be found on Transport Canada’s website. Below is a summary of the updates.

Adoption of the 2018 edition of TP 14877, Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods By Rail
The updates made to TP 14877 seek to:
- reduce the risks associated with the transportation of Toxic Inhalation Hazard substances by rail;
- facilitate cross-border trade of dangerous goods and increase safety through better alignment with U.S. and international standards, where appropriate;
- provide more flexibility to stakeholders on the transportation of dangerous goods by rail by allowing new technologies and practices; and
- consolidate and clarify the requirements to make it easier for stakeholders to retrieve and consult.
Updates to the reporting requirements
Addition of clause 10.8 in the TDG Regulations:
- 10.8 Reporting
  A consignor shall, on reasonable notice given by the Minister, provide the Minister with the following information:
  (a) the number of tank cars owned or leased by the consignor that meet the requirements of TP 14877 for TC117R tank cars;
  (b) the number of tank cars owned or leased by the consignor that meet the requirements of TP 14877 for TC117P tank cars;
  (c) the number of tank cars owned or leased by the consignor and used for importing, offering for transport or handling dangerous goods included in Class 3, Flammable Liquids, that meet the requirements of TP 14877 for Class 111 tank cars; and
  (d) the number of tank cars owned or leased by the consignor and used for importing, offering for transport or handling dangerous goods included in Class 3, Flammable Liquids, that meet the requirements of TP 14877 for enhanced Class 111 tank.
Updates to Railway Vehicle Reciprocity
- 10.1.1 Railway Vehicle Reciprocity
  Despite the requirements of Part 5 (Means of Containment), a person may offer for transport, handle or transport dangerous goods by railway vehicle from a place in the United States to a place in Canada or from a place in the United States through Canada to a place outside Canada in accordance with the requirements of Parts 172, 173, 174, 179 and 180 of 49 CFR, except by tank car if the goods are Class 3, Flammable Liquids that are referred to in section 10.5.6 of TP 14877.

The CPA will continue to work with TC to clarify obligations. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Rebecca Keeler at rebeccakeeler@propane.ca or by phone at 613-799-0935.

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