(with apologies to “Genie” – aka the late Jim Backus …)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As predicted in last week’s blog on adoption of 2016 editions of CGSB standards, and reviewed in the Canada Gazette I (CG I) blog referenced therein, today’s Canada Gazette II (CG II) formalizes a variety of changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR).<\/p>\n<p>The amendment, despite the “International Harmonization” working title is officially referenced as SOR\/2017-137 and essentially follows the CG I proposal reviewed in earlier blogs. However, as expected, there have been some changes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See our earlier articles on the CG I proposal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/tdg-update-proposed-harmonization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TDG Update: Proposed Harmonization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/transport-canada-prepares-to-adopt-2016-updates-to-standards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transport Canada Prepares to Adopt 2017 Updates to Standards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An observation on the contents of this amendment – it appears that a rumoured dropping of italicized “guidance” text has begun in SOR\/2017-137. The TDGR have been somewhat unique in this approach, but the word is that it is not in keeping with justice department philosophy that guidance material should be separate from the mandatory regulatory text – e.g. in an FAQ or other separate guidance document. This amendment incorporates several instances into the regulatory text and removes several others. Fortunately, the very useful listing of UN numbers pertaining to SP are retained at the end of each SP.<\/p>\n<h3>By the Numbers – TDG Parts Amended<\/h3>\n<h4>PART 1: Interpretations, General Provisions, Special Cases<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Standards and Other Regulations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ambulatory references (i.e. “as amended” or “current” editions rather than a specific date) of specified standards will now be the official versions referenced in the Table in section 1.3.1. Also referred to as \u201cdynamic\u201d references, the requirement to use the latest version will apply to those issued by CGSB (except CGSB-32.301, withdrawn and no longer being updated) and CSA on packaging design and\/or manufacture and\/or use. Also formalised in this section. The same referencing applies to 49 CFR, ICAO TI and Supplement, the IMDG Code, and the UN Recommendations and Manual of Tests & Criteria.<\/p>\n<p>ASTM, CGA, ISO, MIL, TP\u00a0ULC, standards, and OECD Guidelines, however, still invoke specific editions (i.e. “static” references) as the officially recognised version for the TDGR. It seems strange that TP14850 and TP14877- both issued by Transport Canada- remain in the static category.<\/p>\n<p>The amendment provides a six month transition period to comply with a new edition of an “ambulatory” standard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Definitions and Special Cases<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Changes, additions and deletions have occurred in these sections as a result of the ambulatory references and\/or redundancies in the updated Schedule 2 Special Provisions. A new Special Case 1.50 recognizes that propane cylinders used in hot air ballooning may be filled to a higher volume and replaces existing equivalency certificates. Special Cases 1.29 (DG in instruments or equipment) and 1.34.1 (gasoline to operate instruments or equipment) have been repealed.<\/p>\n<h4>PART 2: Classification<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Flammable Liquids – Re-assignment of PG for Viscous Liquids<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The conditions for “downgrading” the Packing Group (PG) for viscous liquids has been revised in keeping with current UN criteria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flammable Solids\/Self-Reactive Substances<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Criteria have been added to classify self-accelerating polymerizing substances to Class 4.1. Test criteria for addition of these substances are analogous to those for determining categories of organic peroxides- i.e. Manual of Tests protocol for SADT (self-accelerating decomposition temperature)\u00a0is used to determine SAPT (self-accelerating polymerization temperature)\u00a0for self-polymerizing substances. Four new UN numbers under Class 4.1 have consequently been added to TDGR Schedule 1.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Classification Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Test protocols for Class 5.2, 8, and 9 (lithium batteries) have been updated or clarified to harmonize with current UN protocols. The entries in Schedule I for UN2977, UN2978 (Uranium hexafluoride) and UN2815 (n-aminoethylpiperazine) now include a subsidiary Class 6.1 hazard. However, Uranium hexafluoride in excepted packages (UN3507) now has a primary hazard of Class 6.1 (with Class 7 & Class 8 being subsidiary).<\/p>\n<h4>PART 3: Documentation<\/h4>\n<p>The only direct amendment to this part is in the reference to the ICAO TI certification statement. However, changes in Schedules can affect required documentation – e.g. Special Provision (SP)\u00a034 no longer requires a document. This reinforces the wisdom\u00a0of always reviewing SP associated with a Schedule 1 entry.<\/p>\n<h4>PART 4: Safety Marks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Class 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Transport Canada is updating to mirror requirements in other regulations regarding labelling (and perhaps\u00a0placarding) of lithium batteries- the new Class 9 Lithium Battery label is invoked in new 4.10(1)(b.1).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6361\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/lb-cn37l-600-300x300.png\" alt=\"New lithium battery label\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The deadline of <strong>December 31, 2018<\/strong> to complete the label changeover is in new SP159.<\/p>\n<p>A change from the CGI proposal implies that\u00a0where placards are required a standard Class 9 placard continues to be used, however the CGII expression may still need clarification. CGI\u00a0proposed amending Part 4 (4.15 & the Appendix) and\u00a0adding SP 159\u00a0to require the Lithium Battery Class 9 to also be used for placarding (unlike 49 CFR and the\u00a0IMDG Code).\u00a0Although reference to its use for placards\u00a0have\u00a0been dropped in SOR\/2017-137\u00a0Part 4 amendments, it remains a stipulation in SP159.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7575\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/07\/LB-CN37-300x300.png\" alt=\"Class 9 TDG label\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In each case Canada is conforming to the UN convention of underlining the number “9” at the bottom of labels and placards. The underlined “9” on the regular Class 9 placard is mandatory following the general six-month transition date of January 12, 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lithium Battery Handling Mark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6360\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/lb-usi6603-600-300x266.png\" alt=\"New Lithium Battery Mark and Pictogram\" width=\"300\" height=\"266\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 2017 version of the lithium battery handling mark is officially adopted in SP 34, replacing the requirement for equivalent wording on exempt packages and shipping documents (no longer require a document for SP 34 exempted). The mark may be used now, but becomes mandatory, as indicated in\u00a0amended SP 34(5) after a transition period ending on December 31, 2018. Until then the previous requirements\u00a0may continue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overpack Marking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the CG I intent, in keeping with other regulations,\u00a0of not requiring an \u201cOverpack\u201d mark when required DG markings are visible- and specifying a 12 mm letter height- additional clarification has been provided.\u00a0A safety mark must be visible pertaining to “each\u00a0class” overpacked- i.e. in the case of a stretch-wrapped skid one needn\u2019t have to see each individual package.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Safety Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The “Fumigation Sign” has been modified to include the date of ventilation as adopted in Part 4.21 in 2014. A typo, implying the entry of \u201cUN3475\u201d instead of \u201c3475\u201d on placarding in Part 4.19, has been corrected. The word \u201ctoxic\u201d is removed from \u201cinhalation hazard\u201d in 4.23, in keeping with 49CFR harmonization. Similarly the letter size is specified in 4.18.2 (anhydrous ammonia) and 4.23 depending on the type of container.<\/p>\n<h4>PART 5: Means of Containment<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Updated Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The changes in sections in \u201ccurrent\u201d editions and their content adopted in Part 1 results in edits to 5.6, 5.12, 5.14, 5.15 and 5.16; including the removal of 5.16.1 and 5.16.2.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crude Oil Clarification<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The changes to rail car requirements are supplemented by a clarifying regulatory interpretation of “Crude Oil, Oil and Refined Petroleum Products\u00a0in a new 5.1.<\/p>\n<p><strong>US Harmonization<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to reflecting updated standards, Part 5.10 now includes reference to accepting US-qualified cylinders.<\/p>\n<h4>Part 6: Training and Part 7: ERAPs<\/h4>\n<p>No direct changes to the sections in this amendment. New standards, reporting, and other changes may affect company-specific training. None of the new Schedule 1 listings have ERAP triggers.<\/p>\n<h4>Part 8: Reporting<\/h4>\n<p>ICAO “Dangerous Goods Occurrence” reporting requirements have been added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Modal Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All modes (Parts 9-12) now incorporate the requirement for \u201cconsignor\u2019s certification\u201d on shipping documents.<\/p>\n<h4>Part 9: Road<\/h4>\n<p>Part 9.1 is expanded to include reciprocity for US special permit exemptions, to first destination.<\/p>\n<p>Note: “exceptions” are still excluded from reciprocity if they are not mirrored in the TDGR.<\/p>\n<h4>Part 10: Rail<\/h4>\n<p>Part 10.1 as for Part 9.1. Also 10.1.1 is added to allow reciprocity with 49CFR for \u201cOne-time Movement\u201d of non-conforming means of containment.<\/p>\n<h3>Schedules<\/h3>\n<h4>Schedule 1: Classes 1-9, Shipping Descriptions<\/h4>\n<p>New UN numbers have been added for: Class 1.4C Rocket Motors (UN0510); Class 4.1 Polyester Resin Kits, solid based (Class 4.1); moving \u201cengines\u201d shipped uninstalled from UN3166 (Class 9) and re-assigning them to UN3528, UN3529 or UN3530 (Classes 2.1, 3 or 9) depending on the fuel; four types of Class 4.1 Polymerizing Substances (solid or liquid, stabilized or not) using UN3531 to UN3534- assigned to PG III.<\/p>\n<p>Alternate shipping names have been added to UN0014, UN3151 and UN3152.<\/p>\n<p>Various changes have been made to SP references in Column 5 resulting from additions\/changes arising from the harmonization process.<\/p>\n<p>93 existing UN number entries have had modifications to referenced SP.<\/p>\n<h4>Schedule 2: Special Provisions<\/h4>\n<p>In addition to specific SP referenced in earlier paragraphs above, there have been removal of some Schedule 2 SP that are now covered in updated standards or formalized in other parts.<\/p>\n<p>New SP have been added for new listings and other changes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Changes involving the addition of new SP include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>clarification of the shipping name for UN3314 (SP152);<\/li>\n<li>stabilization considerations for various DG (SP155);<\/li>\n<li>clarifying vehicle requirements after the separation of “engines” from UN3166 (SP 156 and 157);<\/li>\n<li>an exemption for adsorbed gases (SP158); the extension for implementing the lithium battery Class 9 label\/placard (SP159);<\/li>\n<li>an exemption for celluloid (UN2000), formed into table tennis balls (SP160);<\/li>\n<li>a requirement to cool aluminum smelting\/remelting by-products (UN3170) before packaging into ventilated, water-resistant containers (SP161);<\/li>\n<li>specifying the conditions for Uranium hexafluoride in “excepted package” (UN3507) markings (SP162);<\/li>\n<li>exemptions from training, reporting for matches (UN1944 and UN1945) in outer packaging of 25kg or less gross mass (SP163);<\/li>\n<li>restrictions on packing certain other DG with specified (UN2814, UN2900, UN3373) DG in Class 6.2 (SP164);<\/li>\n<li>allowing empty UN3373 packaging to be marked without being considered misleading (SP165);<\/li>\n<li>requiring specified UN numbers with inhalation toxicity to be re-assigned to generic \u201cToxic Inhalation …” names\/UN numbers (SP166);<\/li>\n<li>clarification of the conditions for allowing use of “DG in Apparatus\/Machinery” (UN3363) and the applicable exemptions (SP167);<\/li>\n<li>and an exemption from ERAP\/SP23 requirements for lower sulphur dioxide contents of fuming sulphuric acid (UN1831)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Schedule 3<\/h4>\n<p>Changes have been made to Schedule 3 as a result of Schedule 1 and IMDG updates.<\/p>\n<p>New entries for 13 shipping names (2 of which are assigned \u201cP\u201d in Column 4) and 18 technical names appear in Schedule 3 as a result of Schedule 1 and IMDG updates.<\/p>\n<p>As well 56 existing entries, representing 42 shipping names, are now flagged as marine pollutants by addition of \u201cP\u201d to Column 4.<\/p>\n<h3>Transition:<\/h3>\n<p>The rail car provisions referenced in section 163 of the CGII notice are\u00a0in effect on publication (i.e. July 12, 2017). Except as noted regarding SP34 and SP159 above (Lithium Battery Class 9 and handling mark), the deadline to comply with the remaining changes is <strong>January 12, 2018<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gazette.gc.ca\/rp-pr\/p2\/2017\/2017-07-12\/html\/sor-dors137-eng.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The official published version from Canada Gazette II is available here \u00bb<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tc.gc.ca\/eng\/tdg\/clear-modifications-adopted-90.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transport Canada Clear Language Reference Material \u00bb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Chc7sL28av\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/tdg-update-proposed-harmonization\/\">HO! HO! HO! 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<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As predicted in last week’s blog on adoption of 2016 editions of CGSB standards, and reviewed in the Canada Gazette I (CG I) blog referenced therein, today’s Canada Gazette II (CG II) formalizes a variety of changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR).<\/p>\n<p>The amendment, despite the “International Harmonization” working title is officially referenced as SOR\/2017-137 and essentially follows the CG I proposal reviewed in earlier blogs. However, as expected, there have been some changes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See our earlier articles on the CG I proposal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/tdg-update-proposed-harmonization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TDG Update: Proposed Harmonization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/transport-canada-prepares-to-adopt-2016-updates-to-standards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transport Canada Prepares to Adopt 2017 Updates to Standards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An observation on the contents of this amendment – it appears that a rumoured dropping of italicized “guidance” text has begun in SOR\/2017-137. The TDGR have been somewhat unique in this approach, but the word is that it is not in keeping with justice department philosophy that guidance material should be separate from the mandatory regulatory text – e.g. in an FAQ or other separate guidance document. This amendment incorporates several instances into the regulatory text and removes several others. Fortunately, the very useful listing of UN numbers pertaining to SP are retained at the end of each SP.<\/p>\n<h3>By the Numbers – TDG Parts Amended<\/h3>\n<h4>PART 1: Interpretations, General Provisions, Special Cases<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Standards and Other Regulations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ambulatory references (i.e. “as amended” or “current” editions rather than a specific date) of specified standards will now be the official versions referenced in the Table in section 1.3.1. Also referred to as \u201cdynamic\u201d references, the requirement to use the latest version will apply to those issued by CGSB (except CGSB-32.301, withdrawn and no longer being updated) and CSA on packaging design and\/or manufacture and\/or use. Also formalised in this section. The same referencing applies to 49 CFR, ICAO TI and Supplement, the IMDG Code, and the UN Recommendations and Manual of Tests & Criteria.<\/p>\n<p>ASTM, CGA, ISO, MIL, TP\u00a0ULC, standards, and OECD Guidelines, however, still invoke specific editions (i.e. “static” references) as the officially recognised version for the TDGR. It seems strange that TP14850 and TP14877- both issued by Transport Canada- remain in the static category.<\/p>\n<p>The amendment provides a six month transition period to comply with a new edition of an “ambulatory” standard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Definitions and Special Cases<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Changes, additions and deletions have occurred in these sections as a result of the ambulatory references and\/or redundancies in the updated Schedule 2 Special Provisions. A new Special Case 1.50 recognizes that propane cylinders used in hot air ballooning may be filled to a higher volume and replaces existing equivalency certificates. Special Cases 1.29 (DG in instruments or equipment) and 1.34.1 (gasoline to operate instruments or equipment) have been repealed.<\/p>\n<h4>PART 2: Classification<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Flammable Liquids – Re-assignment of PG for Viscous Liquids<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The conditions for “downgrading” the Packing Group (PG) for viscous liquids has been revised in keeping with current UN criteria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flammable Solids\/Self-Reactive Substances<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Criteria have been added to classify self-accelerating polymerizing substances to Class 4.1. Test criteria for addition of these substances are analogous to those for determining categories of organic peroxides- i.e. Manual of Tests protocol for SADT (self-accelerating decomposition temperature)\u00a0is used to determine SAPT (self-accelerating polymerization temperature)\u00a0for self-polymerizing substances. Four new UN numbers under Class 4.1 have consequently been added to TDGR Schedule 1.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Classification Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Test protocols for Class 5.2, 8, and 9 (lithium batteries) have been updated or clarified to harmonize with current UN protocols. The entries in Schedule I for UN2977, UN2978 (Uranium hexafluoride) and UN2815 (n-aminoethylpiperazine) now include a subsidiary Class 6.1 hazard. However, Uranium hexafluoride in excepted packages (UN3507) now has a primary hazard of Class 6.1 (with Class 7 & Class 8 being subsidiary).<\/p>\n<h4>PART 3: Documentation<\/h4>\n<p>The only direct amendment to this part is in the reference to the ICAO TI certification statement. However, changes in Schedules can affect required documentation – e.g. Special Provision (SP)\u00a034 no longer requires a document. This reinforces the wisdom\u00a0of always reviewing SP associated with a Schedule 1 entry.<\/p>\n<h4>PART 4: Safety Marks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Class 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Transport Canada is updating to mirror requirements in other regulations regarding labelling (and perhaps\u00a0placarding) of lithium batteries- the new Class 9 Lithium Battery label is invoked in new 4.10(1)(b.1).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6361\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/lb-cn37l-600-300x300.png\" alt=\"New lithium battery label\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The deadline of <strong>December 31, 2018<\/strong> to complete the label changeover is in new SP159.<\/p>\n<p>A change from the CGI proposal implies that\u00a0where placards are required a standard Class 9 placard continues to be used, however the CGII expression may still need clarification. CGI\u00a0proposed amending Part 4 (4.15 & the Appendix) and\u00a0adding SP 159\u00a0to require the Lithium Battery Class 9 to also be used for placarding (unlike 49 CFR and the\u00a0IMDG Code).\u00a0Although reference to its use for placards\u00a0have\u00a0been dropped in SOR\/2017-137\u00a0Part 4 amendments, it remains a stipulation in SP159.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7575\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/07\/LB-CN37-300x300.png\" alt=\"Class 9 TDG label\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In each case Canada is conforming to the UN convention of underlining the number “9” at the bottom of labels and placards. The underlined “9” on the regular Class 9 placard is mandatory following the general six-month transition date of January 12, 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lithium Battery Handling Mark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6360\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/lb-usi6603-600-300x266.png\" alt=\"New Lithium Battery Mark and Pictogram\" width=\"300\" height=\"266\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 2017 version of the lithium battery handling mark is officially adopted in SP 34, replacing the requirement for equivalent wording on exempt packages and shipping documents (no longer require a document for SP 34 exempted). The mark may be used now, but becomes mandatory, as indicated in\u00a0amended SP 34(5) after a transition period ending on December 31, 2018. Until then the previous requirements\u00a0may continue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overpack Marking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the CG I intent, in keeping with other regulations,\u00a0of not requiring an \u201cOverpack\u201d mark when required DG markings are visible- and specifying a 12 mm letter height- additional clarification has been provided.\u00a0A safety mark must be visible pertaining to “each\u00a0class” overpacked- i.e. in the case of a stretch-wrapped skid one needn\u2019t have to see each individual package.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Safety Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The “Fumigation Sign” has been modified to include the date of ventilation as adopted in Part 4.21 in 2014. A typo, implying the entry of \u201cUN3475\u201d instead of \u201c3475\u201d on placarding in Part 4.19, has been corrected. The word \u201ctoxic\u201d is removed from \u201cinhalation hazard\u201d in 4.23, in keeping with 49CFR harmonization. Similarly the letter size is specified in 4.18.2 (anhydrous ammonia) and 4.23 depending on the type of container.<\/p>\n<h4>PART 5: Means of Containment<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Updated Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The changes in sections in \u201ccurrent\u201d editions and their content adopted in Part 1 results in edits to 5.6, 5.12, 5.14, 5.15 and 5.16; including the removal of 5.16.1 and 5.16.2.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crude Oil Clarification<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The changes to rail car requirements are supplemented by a clarifying regulatory interpretation of “Crude Oil, Oil and Refined Petroleum Products\u00a0in a new 5.1.<\/p>\n<p><strong>US Harmonization<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to reflecting updated standards, Part 5.10 now includes reference to accepting US-qualified cylinders.<\/p>\n<h4>Part 6: Training and Part 7: ERAPs<\/h4>\n<p>No direct changes to the sections in this amendment. New standards, reporting, and other changes may affect company-specific training. None of the new Schedule 1 listings have ERAP triggers.<\/p>\n<h4>Part 8: Reporting<\/h4>\n<p>ICAO “Dangerous Goods Occurrence” reporting requirements have been added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Modal Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All modes (Parts 9-12) now incorporate the requirement for \u201cconsignor\u2019s certification\u201d on shipping documents.<\/p>\n<h4>Part 9: Road<\/h4>\n<p>Part 9.1 is expanded to include reciprocity for US special permit exemptions, to first destination.<\/p>\n<p>Note: “exceptions” are still excluded from reciprocity if they are not mirrored in the TDGR.<\/p>\n<h4>Part 10: Rail<\/h4>\n<p>Part 10.1 as for Part 9.1. Also 10.1.1 is added to allow reciprocity with 49CFR for \u201cOne-time Movement\u201d of non-conforming means of containment.<\/p>\n<h3>Schedules<\/h3>\n<h4>Schedule 1: Classes 1-9, Shipping Descriptions<\/h4>\n<p>New UN numbers have been added for: Class 1.4C Rocket Motors (UN0510); Class 4.1 Polyester Resin Kits, solid based (Class 4.1); moving \u201cengines\u201d shipped uninstalled from UN3166 (Class 9) and re-assigning them to UN3528, UN3529 or UN3530 (Classes 2.1, 3 or 9) depending on the fuel; four types of Class 4.1 Polymerizing Substances (solid or liquid, stabilized or not) using UN3531 to UN3534- assigned to PG III.<\/p>\n<p>Alternate shipping names have been added to UN0014, UN3151 and UN3152.<\/p>\n<p>Various changes have been made to SP references in Column 5 resulting from additions\/changes arising from the harmonization process.<\/p>\n<p>93 existing UN number entries have had modifications to referenced SP.<\/p>\n<h4>Schedule 2: Special Provisions<\/h4>\n<p>In addition to specific SP referenced in earlier paragraphs above, there have been removal of some Schedule 2 SP that are now covered in updated standards or formalized in other parts.<\/p>\n<p>New SP have been added for new listings and other changes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Changes involving the addition of new SP include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>clarification of the shipping name for UN3314 (SP152);<\/li>\n<li>stabilization considerations for various DG (SP155);<\/li>\n<li>clarifying vehicle requirements after the separation of “engines” from UN3166 (SP 156 and 157);<\/li>\n<li>an exemption for adsorbed gases (SP158); the extension for implementing the lithium battery Class 9 label\/placard (SP159);<\/li>\n<li>an exemption for celluloid (UN2000), formed into table tennis balls (SP160);<\/li>\n<li>a requirement to cool aluminum smelting\/remelting by-products (UN3170) before packaging into ventilated, water-resistant containers (SP161);<\/li>\n<li>specifying the conditions for Uranium hexafluoride in “excepted package” (UN3507) markings (SP162);<\/li>\n<li>exemptions from training, reporting for matches (UN1944 and UN1945) in outer packaging of 25kg or less gross mass (SP163);<\/li>\n<li>restrictions on packing certain other DG with specified (UN2814, UN2900, UN3373) DG in Class 6.2 (SP164);<\/li>\n<li>allowing empty UN3373 packaging to be marked without being considered misleading (SP165);<\/li>\n<li>requiring specified UN numbers with inhalation toxicity to be re-assigned to generic \u201cToxic Inhalation …” names\/UN numbers (SP166);<\/li>\n<li>clarification of the conditions for allowing use of “DG in Apparatus\/Machinery” (UN3363) and the applicable exemptions (SP167);<\/li>\n<li>and an exemption from ERAP\/SP23 requirements for lower sulphur dioxide contents of fuming sulphuric acid (UN1831)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Schedule 3<\/h4>\n<p>Changes have been made to Schedule 3 as a result of Schedule 1 and IMDG updates.<\/p>\n<p>New entries for 13 shipping names (2 of which are assigned \u201cP\u201d in Column 4) and 18 technical names appear in Schedule 3 as a result of Schedule 1 and IMDG updates.<\/p>\n<p>As well 56 existing entries, representing 42 shipping names, are now flagged as marine pollutants by addition of \u201cP\u201d to Column 4.<\/p>\n<h3>Transition:<\/h3>\n<p>The rail car provisions referenced in section 163 of the CGII notice are\u00a0in effect on publication (i.e. July 12, 2017). Except as noted regarding SP34 and SP159 above (Lithium Battery Class 9 and handling mark), the deadline to comply with the remaining changes is <strong>January 12, 2018<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gazette.gc.ca\/rp-pr\/p2\/2017\/2017-07-12\/html\/sor-dors137-eng.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The official published version from Canada Gazette II is available here \u00bb<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tc.gc.ca\/eng\/tdg\/clear-modifications-adopted-90.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transport Canada Clear Language Reference Material \u00bb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Chc7sL28av\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/tdg-update-proposed-harmonization\/\">HO! HO! HO! 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