Transport Canada Releases New Edition of Standard TP 14850 for Small Containers
Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate this month released proposed text of its third edition of Standard TP 14850 Small Containers for Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9.
According to the Transport Canada website, highlights of the proposed revision of TP 14850 include:
For information on where to send comments and how to request a copy of the new proposed text, see Transport Canada’s official release, click here.
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According to the Transport Canada website, highlights of the proposed revision of TP 14850 include:
- Improved alignment with the 19th edition UN Model Regulations for shipping dangerous goods (“the Orange Book”)
- Updated the DG packing instructions
- New requirements for DG container re-testing
- A new conditional exemption for the use of plastic drums and jerricans beyond 60 months of the date of manufacture; and
- Clarified rules for transporting dangerous goods waste
Submit Your Comments on the New DG Standard
Transport Canada is now seeking comments for its third edition of TP 14850. Comments are due by May 31, 2017.For information on where to send comments and how to request a copy of the new proposed text, see Transport Canada’s official release, click here.
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Don’t miss expert-led 49 CFR, IATA DGR, and IMDG Code training when it comes to your area in June! Build a step-by-step process for keeping your hazmat shipments in compliance with the latest requirements. Whether you ship hazmat every day or just once in a while, knowing your responsibilities is crucial to avoid rejection, costly customs delays, and DOT fines now as high as $78,376 per day, per violation.
Join us for the Complete Multimodal Hazmat Shipper Certification Workshops in Cleveland or Houston on June 6—9, Pittsburgh or Dallas on June 6—12, Detroit on June 19—22, and Cincinnati on June 20—23.
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