This is the largest amemdment to the Regulations since Clear Language was introduced. Below are actual questions asked by our customers regarding Amendment 6, and answered by our regulatory specialists.[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”minimal”][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”Will carriers need to order new driver books for an updated Schedule 1 or are the changes minor to Schedule 1?”][vc_column_text]There have been several changes to the ERAP indexes for many entries (along with additional changes to other entries), so it is recommended that drivers have the new schedule.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”Does the loss of reciprocity with 49 CFR only apply to TIH UN numbers?”][vc_column_text]Yes, reciprocity still applies in most circumstances.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”With reference to the 14th edition of UN numbers\u2014Does this mean the online Transport Canada TDG website’s Schedule 1 does not have all the new UN numbers in yet, and the ERAP index changes are also not updated?”][vc_column_text]Yes: Transport Canada has not yet updated the online Schedule 1 to reflect the Amendment 6 changes.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”Where would I get a current Schedule 1 listing that includes all changes covered by Amendment 6?”][vc_column_text]We are currently revising our TDG manuals to include all of the Amendment 6 changes. They will be available in April 2008.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”Will the new ICC TDG book have the revised Schedule 1 details?”][vc_column_text]Yes it will.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”If a contractor is carrying 3, 30 L containers of support fuel, gasoline or diesel, does he not have to have training or TDG Licence?”][vc_column_text]If using the exemption in part 1.15, training is not required. If using the exemption in part 1.16, training is required.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”Does this mean that when removing asbestos or a PCB, the truck carrying it does not have to have a placard?”][vc_column_text]A truck must be placarded if the quantity exceeds 500 kg gross mass.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”Are these new safety marks acknowledged by the US DOT regulations?”][vc_column_text]US 49 CFR 171.23 (b)(10)(iv) allows shipments from Canada into the US to display the new anhydrous ammonia placard.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”Are we able to get Transcript of this `{`Amendment 6 Webinar`}`?”][vc_column_text]All registered participants to the webinar will be provided with PowerPoint slides as well as a detailed summary of Amendment 6 in PDF format, following the presentation.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”What are the products in Class 3 that require ERAP?”][vc_column_text]Gasoline, diesel fuel or aviation fuel, where these flammable liquids are in 34 or more railcars that are interconnected and can be loaded\/unloaded from one tank car and are on average 70% full.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”Can you clarify the changes to section 1.16 (500 kg exemption) in regards to training? Has this actually changed?”][vc_column_text]Yes, the training requirement has changed. Part 6 Training is not one of the sections that is excepted for this exemption. Prior to this, only the person transporting was required to be trained – this has been repealed. This means that anyone who handles, offers for transport or transports under this exemption must be trained.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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