NEW! Details on updates made to Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods By Rail Regulations

Additional details have been provided on amendments made to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations for Rail Requirements (see June 27 Regulatory Affairs Newsletter article). Updates to TP 14877 that came into force on July 2, include:

• Improved usability by incorporating external technical requirements, such as those in Protective Direction 34, 37 and 38.
• Updated dangerous goods list to align with the 19th edition of the UN Model Regulations. Adjusted special provisions to reflect updated transportation requirements for sulphuric acid (UN1831) and hydrogen peroxide (UN2014 / UN2015).
• Updated technical requirements for Class 3, Flammable Liquids and the new tank car specification known as TC 117.
• Improved harmonization between tank car requirements in Canada and the US, including tank car approvals, tank car design requirements and a new mechanism to secure One Time Movement Approvals – Category 2.
• Updated material of construction requirements for tank cars, including the addition of stainless steel, normalized steel for dangerous goods classified as a toxic inhalation hazard and improved thickness requirements for new tank car construction.

Individuals and organizations interested in participating and contributing in the development of future editions of the standard are encouraged to contact the Canadian General Standards Board by any of the means below. The CPA has requested to participate in future editions of the standards.

Canadian General Standards Board
web: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ongc-cgsb/index-eng.html.
e-mail: ncr.cgsb-ongc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.
phone: 1-800-665-2472
mail: Canadian General Standards Board, Portage III - 6B1, 11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, QC, Canada K1A 1G6 

For any questions, please contact Rebecca Keeler at rebeccakeeler@propane.ca or at 613.799.0935.