Transport Canada has posted a consultation document on their website for Amendment 9. This proposed amendment will deal with:

• Changes to 1.3.1: updating the standards for items 10, 12, 22 and 34.
  • Item 10 will now reference CGSB-43.126-2008
  • Item 12 will reference CGSB-43.147-2005 as amended in 2008
  • Items 22 and 34 reference the ICAO Technical Instruction and Supplement for the 2009-2010 Edition
• Section 11.4: the definitions for ICAO Technical Instructions and the Supplement are updated
• A new section 5.9: this deals with CGSB-43.147 where paragraph 4.11.3c does not apply. This paragraph deals with the registration of tank car test facilities.
• Section 5.12(1): this is a housekeeping change—it skips section 18 of CGSB-43.150.
• Section 5.12(2): again, this is a housekeeping change that pertains to steel or plastic drums needing to be reconditioned, remanufactured or repaired. These steps must be done at a Transport Canada registered facility.

If you have comments for Transport Canada on this amendment, please forward them to:

Linda Hume-Sastre
Director, Legislation and Regulations
linda.hume-sastre@tc.gc.ca