Transportation of Dangerous Goods
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Notices
Dangerous Goods Advisory (Stationary Propane Tanks) (pdf file)
Compliance
For information on how to comply with the regulations, click on the link below
Dangerous Goods Information Bulletins
Enforcement
The Dangerous Goods, Vehicle and Rail Safety Branch has seven Dangerous Goods Inspectors throughout the province. The Branch also relies on designated On-highways Inspectors who belong to other enforcement agencies such as the RCMP, municipal police and Commercial Vehicles Enforcement Branch, Transport Officers.
The Coordination and Information Centre (CIC) is set up to answer questions about dangerous goods from industry and enforcement personnel. The CIC is manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week and responds to an average of 350 dangerous goods transportation incidents a year.
Dangerous Goods 24 Hour Information Centre
Standards & Legislation
The federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Clear Language Regulations came into force on August 15, 2002. This legislation is applicable to all modes of transport in Canada, such as road, rail, marine and air. Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act
Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act - Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Regulation AR 157/97
Dangerous Goods Cargo Tank Re-test Standards
Dangerous Goods Tank Standards
Dangerous Goods Federal Regulations
Emergency Response Assistance Planning
