Transport Canada has posted on its website two (2) proposed interim orders that will cover the Vancouver Olympics. The first one is titled "Interim Order Respecting the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Into, Through or Within Controlled Access Zones". This proposed interim order, once approved by the Governor in Council would expire on March 4, 2010. The order sets boundaries which creates the access zones.

Zone 1 is the downtown core and dangerous goods requiring an ERAP, in class 1.1, 1.2 and 1.5, and in class 7 may not move into, through or within. Any placarded vehicle is only allowed access between midnight and 0600.

Zone 2 covers the Whistler/Sea to Sky Corridor and only during the midnight to 0600 can placarded vehicles and dangerous goods under ERAP move within the zone.

For zones 3 to 12, the time restriction is midnight to 0600 for dangerous goods that require placards and ERAP.

Further information can be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/olympics-controlledaccesszones-322.htm.

The second proposed interim order is titled: "CBRNE Response Program for Orphaned releases of dangerous goods". This proposed interim order gives the Minister the authority to have an emergency response assistance plan (ERAP) holder implement their plan for the purposes of a security (read terrorist) incident involving orphaned dangerous goods.

This proposed interim order would make use of industry’s expertise and response capability during the Vancouver Olympics and the G8 conference which is to be held in Huntsville, Ontario next June. If the plan holder agrees to implement their plan, the Government would cover the costs of the response. Examples of things that would be reimbursed are: single use equipment and supplies, salaries, wages, travel expenses, meals, accommodations, repair costs to equipment, etc. However, the Government will not pay for new equipment or for the loss of production due to the Minister’s authorization. More information can be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/olympics-cbrne-207.htm.

TDG inspectors will be enforcing the regulations and approved interim orders during the games.