Transportation of Explosives - Alberta.ca · 2020. 9. 8. · without the means of initiation or propelling charge, or containing a primary explosive substance and two or more effective

Classification: Public

Transportation

of Explosives

August 2020

Alberta Transportation Dangerous Goods

A Technical Publication from ALBERTA EDGE (ENVIRONMENTAL AND

DANGEROUS GOODS EMERGENCIES)

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This material is meant as a guide to certain parts of the

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations and is not meant to

be a substitute for them. It is the responsibility of handlers, offerers

and transporters of dangerous goods to consult the Regulations for

the exact requirements. Alberta EDGE (Environmental and

Dangerous Goods Emergencies) of Alberta Transportation can

provide accurate information regarding the Regulations 24 hours a

day.

Alberta EDGE (Environmental and Dangerous Goods Emergencies)

Alberta Transportation

Planning, Finance & Technical Standards Division Technical Standards Branch

Main Floor, Twin Atria Building 4999 – 98 Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta, T6B 2X3

Tel. Edmonton: (780) 422 – 9600 Tel. Province-wide: 1 (800) 272 – 9600

Fax: (780) 427 – 1044

These telephone lines are recorded to assist in responding to the emergency (natural/manmade) and/or inquiry regarding dangerous goods and to ensure that the information is accurate. Direct any questions regarding the recording to the Regulatory Compliance Officer responding to your call or contact the Manager of Alberta EDGE at 780-427-8660. Legal Authority: Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act, Section 13(1).

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INTRODUCTION Alberta Transportation is responsible for administering the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) legislation for dangerous goods transport by road in Alberta. Alberta EDGE (Environmental and Dangerous Goods Emergencies) can be reached 24/7 at (780) 422-9600 or toll free 1-800-272-9600, and is a valuable source of information on TDG Regulations. This bulletin provides a general overview of the TDG Regulations and outlines procedures required to transport Explosives (Class 1). For substances included in Class 1, Explosives, the consignor must use the classification determined in accordance with the Explosives Act.

DIVISIONS OF CLASS 1 There are six divisions in Class 1, each describing a level of explosive hazard associated with the product [Section 2.10]: Class 1.1 Mass explosion hazard Class 1.2 Projection hazard, but not a mass explosion hazard Class 1.3 Fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or

both but not a mass explosion hazard Class 1.4 No significant hazard beyond the package in the event of ignition or initiation

during transport Class 1.5 A very insensitive substance with a mass explosion hazard Class 1.6 An extremely insensitive article with no mass explosion hazard

PACKING GROUP All explosives are included in Packing Group II [Section 2.12].

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COMPATIBILITY GROUP

Description of substance or article to be classified Compatibility

Group Possible

Class

Primary explosive substance

A 1.1

Primary explosive substance with less than two effective protective features. Detonators for blasting, detonator assemblies for blasting, and cap-type primers, are also included here.

B 1.1, 1.2, 1.4

Propellant explosive or other deflagrating explosive C 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

Secondary detonating explosive or black powder without the means of initiation or propelling charge, or containing a primary explosive substance and two or more effective protective features.

D 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5

A secondary detonating explosive, without means of initiation, with a propelling charge (other than one containing a flammable liquid or gel or hypergolic liquids).

E 1.1, 1.2, 1.4

A secondary detonating explosive, with its own means of initiation, with a propelling charge (other than one containing a flammable liquid or gel, or hypergolic liquids) or without a propelling charge.

F 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

Pyrotechnic substance, or article containing both an explosive substance and an illuminating, incendiary, tear or smoke producing substance (other than a water activated article or one containing white phosphorus, phosphides, a pyrophoric substance, a flammable liquid or gel, or hypergolic liquids).

G 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

Article containing an explosive substance and white phosphorous.

H 1.2, 1.3

Article containing an explosive substance and a flammable liquid or gel.

J 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Article containing an explosive substance and a toxic substance

K 1.2, 1.3

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Description of substance or article to be classified Compatibility

Group Classification

Code

Special explosive risk (e.g. due to water-activation or presence of hypergolic liquids, phosphides or a pyrophoric substance) needing isolation of each type.

L 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Extremely insensitive detonating substances.

N 1.6

Packed or designed to minimize any hazardous effects from possible accidental activation are confined within the package unless the means of containment has been degraded by fire, in which case all blast or projection effects are limited to the extent that they do not significantly hinder or prohibit fire fighting or other emergency response efforts in the immediate vicinity of the means of containment.

S 1.4

COMPATIBILITY GROUPS

You may only transport two explosives together if the compatibility group of one explosive

in column A has a corresponding compatibility group in column B [Section 5.7]. For example: explosives in compatibility group G, may only be transported with explosives in compatibility groups G and S.

Column 1 Column 2

A A

B B,S

C C, D, E, N, S

D C, D, E, N, S

E C, D, E, N, S

F F, S

G G, S

H H, S

J J, S

K K, S

L L

N C, D, E, N, S

S B,C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, N, S

For a mixed load of two or more explosives with compatibility groups C, D, E, N or S, the

compatibility group of the mixed load is the first compatibility group of E, D, C, N or S (in that order) present in the mixed load [Section 5.7(2)].

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Detonators in compatibility group B may be transported with explosives in compatibility group D or N [Section 5.7(3)]. The compatibility group of the mixed load is D.

Explosive articles in compatibility group G, except for fireworks (UN0333, UN0334, UN0335 or UN0336), may be transported with explosive articles included in compatibility group C, D or E. The compatibility group of the mixed load is E [Section 5.7(4)].

For a mixed load with one of the compatibility groups being S, the compatibility group of the mixed load is that of the other compatibility group [Section 5.7(5)].

MEANS OF CONTAINMENT FOR CLASS 1, EXPLOSIVES A person must use a means of containment that follows standard CGSB-43.151 (Packaging, handling, offering for transport and transport of Explosives (Class 1)) to transport explosives [Section 5.8].

MAXIMUM NET EXPLOSIVES IN A ROAD VEHICLE [SECTION 9.5] The total net explosives quantity of all explosives transported together in a road vehicle must be less than or equal to:

25 kg if any of the explosives are UN0190, SAMPLES, EXPLOSIVE;

2,000 kg if any of the explosives are included in Class 1.1A; and

20,000 kg.

PREPARATION OF THE SHIPPING DOCUMENT (SECTION 3) The shipping document accompanying a load of explosives must be in paper format. An electronic shipping document is not acceptable. The information on a shipping document must be easy to identify, legible and printed in indelible ink. The shipping document may be in English or French [Section 3.4]. When the information related to dangerous goods is on the same shipping document as information related to non-dangerous goods, the dangerous goods information must [Section 3.4(2)]:

be before the information related to the non-dangerous goods and under the heading “Dangerous Goods”;

contrast with the information related to the non-dangerous goods; or

follow an “X” opposite the shipping name in a column under the heading “DG” or “MD”. The following is the minimum required information that must appear on a shipping document:

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Shipping Document Information When Required Where in The

Regulations

Name and address of consignor

Always 3.5(1)(a)

Date

Always 3.5(1)(b)

Description of goods in the following order

a. UN number

Always 3.5(1)(c)(i)

b. Shipping name Always 3.5(1)(c)(ii)

c. The technical name of at least one of the

most dangerous substances that

contributes to the hazard(s) posed by the

dangerous goods

Special Provision 16 of

Schedule 2 applies 3.5(1)(c)(ii)(A)

d. The words “Not Odorized”

For liquefied petroleum

gas that has not been

odourized

3.5(1)(c)(ii)(B)

e. Primary classification

Always

3.5(1)(c)(iii)

f. Compatibility group For Class 1

3.5(1)(c)(iv)

g. Subsidiary classifications, in parenthesis

Dangerous goods meet

criteria for inclusion in

more than one class

3.5(1)(c)(v)

h. Packing group in Roman numerals

i. The words “toxic by inhalation” or “toxic –

inhalation hazard”

Classes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6.1,

8 and 9

Special Provision 23 of

Schedule 2 applies

3.5(1)(c)(vi)

3.5(1)(c)(vii)

The quantity in the International System of

Units (SI) for each shipping name 1, 2

Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,

8, and 9

3.5(1)(d)

Net explosive quantity (NEQ) Class 1 3.5(1)(d)

3.5(1)(d)

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Number of articles or NEQ Subject to Special

Provision 85 and 86

Number of small means of containment for

each shipping name2

One or more small

means of containment

requiring a label

3.5(1)(e)

The words “24-Hour Number” followed by a

telephone number at which the consignor can

be reached immediately for technical

information about the dangerous goods in

transport3

Always 3.5(1)(f)

Consignor’s Certification4

Always, except for a

large means of

containment that

contains a residue

3.6.1

ERAP reference number issued by Transport

Canada, preceded or followed by “ERAP”; and

the ERAP telephone number

Quantity/concentration

requiring an ERAP 3.6(1)

Control and emergency temperatures

Classes 4.1 and 5.2

3.6(3)(b), (c)

The words “FUMIGATED UNIT”, Class 9,

UN3359, quantity of fumigant, date of

fumigation and instructions for disposal of

residues of fumigant/fumigation device

Means of containment

fumigated with

dangerous goods and in

transport

3.5(3)

Additional information for Class 75 Class 7 3.6(3)(d)

Note:

1. If the means of containment contains a residue, the words “Residue – Last Contained” may be added before or after the description of the dangerous goods instead of the quantity of dangerous goods. The TDG Regulations define residue as “dangerous goods remaining in a means of containment after its contents have been emptied to the maximum extent feasible and before the means of containment is either refilled or cleaned of dangerous goods and purged to remove any vapours.” The words “Residue – Last Contained” must not be used for dangerous goods included in Class 2, Gases that are in a small means of containment or for dangerous goods included in Class 7, Radioactive Materials [Subsection 3.5(4)].

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2. Multiple Deliveries: If the quantity of dangerous goods required on a shipping document or the number of small means of containment changes during transport, the carrier must show the changes on the shipping document or on a document attached to the shipping document [Subsection 3.5(5)]. How the carrier shows the change in quantity is the carrier’s choice. The carrier can change the number used to express quantity or the carrier may mark on the shipping document, or on a document attached to the shipping document, the additions or the subtractions from the number to express quantity. For dangerous goods included in Class 1, Explosives, the quantity must be expressed in net explosives quantity or, for explosives with UN numbers subject to special provision 85 or 86, in number of articles or net explosives quantity. When it is necessary to convert between number of articles and net explosives quantity, one kilogram net explosives quantity must be counted as 100 articles and each 100 articles must be counted as one kilogram net explosives quantity [Section 1.3(2)(i)].

3. The telephone number of someone who is not the consignor, such as CANUTEC

(Canadian Transport Emergency Centre), but who is competent to give the technical information about the dangerous goods in transport, may be used instead. To use CANUTEC’s telephone number, the consignor must receive permission, in writing, from CANUTEC. A consignor who uses the telephone number of an organization or agency other than CANUTEC must ensure that the organization or agency has current, accurate information on the dangerous goods the consignor offers for transport and, if the organization or agency is located outside Canada, the telephone number must include the country code and, if required, the city code [Section 3.5 (2)].

4. Consignor’s Certification: “I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the proper shipping name, are properly classified and packaged, have dangerous goods safety marks affixed or displayed on them, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.” [Section 3.6.1].

5. Class 7, Radioactive Materials, have special documentation requirements. Additional requirements can be found in the “Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulation”. Contact the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for more details. Dangerous goods shipped by air must be documented in a prescribed form known as the "Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods" [Section 12.2]. For details on alternate and additional documentation requirements, consult Part 3, Documentation, of the TDG Regulations or call Alberta EDGE at 1-800-272-9600.

During transport, the dangerous goods shipping document must be within easy reach of the driver. If the driver steps away from the vehicle during transport, the shipping document must be clearly visible to anyone entering the vehicle from the driver’s side. If the dangerous goods are unloaded, or the trailer unhooked, and left in an unsupervised area, then the shipping document must be placed in a waterproof means of containment that is securely attached to the explosives means of containment [Sections 3.7 and 3.10].

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SAFETY MARKS (Part 4) Small Means of Containment (450 L or less in capacity) Safety marks are the placards, labels and markings required by the TDG Regulations. The Regulations require small means of containment to display the appropriate class label for that dangerous good. A small means of containment must display dangerous goods label(s) for the primary and subsidiary hazard classes, as well as the shipping name and UN number of the product [Sections 4.10 to 4.12]. The label must be at least 100 mm on each side. If the means of containment is too small or has an irregular shape, the label can be reduced in size, but must be at least 30 mm on each side [Section 4.7(2)]. A description of the label for explosives can be found below. Large Means of Containment (Over 450 L in capacity) Placards representing the primary and subsidiary class of the dangerous goods being transported must be placed on all four sides of a large means of containment or transport unit. Each side of a placard must be at least 250 mm in length. All placards must have a line running 12.5 mm inside the edge. If the large means of containment has an irregular shape the placard can be reduced in size but must never be less than 100 mm on each side [Section 4.7(3)]. The primary class placard must be displayed if the dangerous goods are in a large means of containment. If two or more dangerous goods have different UN numbers but are in the same Class, only one placard displaying the class is needed per side of the vehicle. Explosives do not require a UN number on their placards [Section 4.15.2]. Subsidiary class placards are required if the subsidiary class is [Section 4.15.1]:

Class 1: the placard will be the same as for Classes 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3.

Class 4.3.

Class 6.1, in Packing Group I.

Class 8, and the UN number is UN2977 and UN2978 (both products are uranium hexafluoride radioactive material), the placard will be the same as for Class 8.

The placards must be displayed on each side and each end of the means of containment (4 placards total). The placards may be displayed on the frame of the means of transport or a frame directly attached to the large means of containment. The placard may also be placed at the front of the truck instead of the front of a cargo unit attached to the truck [Section 4.15(3)]. You cannot use a DANGER placard for transporting explosives (Section 4.16).

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Placard Locations

Placarding Requirements for Explosives (Section 4.17)

(1) Despite section 4.15, a placard is not required to be displayed for explosives that are

included in:

(a) Class 1.4, except for UN0301, AMMUNITION, TEAR-PRODUCING, and are in a quantity that is less than or equal to 1 000 kg net explosives quantity; or

(b) Class 1.4S and are in any quantity.

(2) Despite section 4.15, only the placard for the explosives with the lowest division number is required to be displayed for explosives that are included in more than one division and are in a large means of containment, except in the following cases: (a) when explosives included in Class 1.2 and Class 1.5 are transported together, the

placard for Class 1.1 must be displayed; and (b) when explosives included in Class 1.4 and Class 1.5 are transported together, the

placard for Class 1.5 must be displayed. Placarding Exemption for Explosives (Section 4.16.1)

Unless the explosive requires an ERAP or a subsidiary class placard in accordance with 4.15.1, a placard is not required to be displayed on a road vehicle or railway vehicle if the dangerous goods have a gross mass less than or equal to 500 kg for the following:

explosives referred to in subsection 4.17(1), and

explosives included in Class 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5, if:

(a) the explosives are not subject to special provision 85 or 86 and have a net explosives quantity that is less than or equal to 10 kg, or

(b) the explosives are subject to special provision 85 or 86 and the number of articles of explosives is less than or equal to 1 000.

Front of the truck or front of the cargo unit

Both sides of the cargo unit

Rear of the cargo unit

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CLASS 1, EXPLOSIVES

Classes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Label and Placard

Black: Orange:

Symbol, numbers, letter and line 5 mm inside the edge for a label and 12.5 mm inside the edge for a placard Background The symbol is an exploding bomb. ** Place for the division – to be left blank if explosive is a subsidiary class * Place for the Compatibility Group letter – to be left blank if explosive is a subsidiary class

Class 1.4 Class 1.5 Class 1.6

Label and Placard

Black: Orange:

Numbers, letter and line 5 mm inside the edge for a label and 12.5 mm inside the edge for a placard Background * Place for the Compatibility Group letter

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ERAP (EMERGENCY RESPONSE ASSISTANCE PLAN), PART 7 An ERAP is required for the following circumstances:

A quantity of dangerous goods having the same UN number in a single means of containment. If the quantity of dangerous goods with an ERAP index in Col. 7 of Schedule 1 exceeds the ERAP index. [Section 7.2(1)(a)].

A quantity of dangerous goods having the same UN number contained in more than one large means of containment. If the total quantity of dangerous goods in all the containment exceeds the ERAP index. [Section 7.2(1)(c)].

Class 1, Explosives, and contained in one or more means of containment if the total quantity of explosives exceeds the ERAP index for the explosives with the lowest index number. [Section 7.2(1)(d)].

An ERAP, applied through and approved by Transport Canada, is implemented to respond to a release or anticipated release of the dangerous goods. A person must ensure that the quantities of dangerous goods exceeding the ERAP index (quantity in kilograms for solids, quantity in litres for liquids, and capacity in litres for gases) are accompanied by an ERAP. During a release or anticipated release of dangerous goods that exceed the ERAP index, the person who has charge, management, or control of the means of containment must call the ERAP telephone number, which is the phone number of the person with the approved ERAP, on the shipping document to make an "ERAP Incident Report" for any quantity of Class 1 dangerous goods products [Section 8.20]: Once the "ERAP Incident Report" is received, a person with an approved ERAP must implement it to Tier 1 or Tier 2 in response to a release or anticipated release of dangerous goods [Section 7.8].

Tier 1 response: a person must provide technical or emergency response advice as soon as possible after a request for the advice, and remotely monitor the response to the release or anticipated release.

Tier 2 response: a person must provide technical or emergency response advice as soon as possible after a request for the advice, monitor the response to the release or anticipated release, and send ERAP emergency response resources to the location of the release or anticipated release. The Tier 2 response can be implemented immediately or be escalated from Tier 1.

A person with an approved ERAP then makes an "ERAP Implementation Report" to CANUTEC (1-888-226-8832 or 613-996-6666).

A person cannot prevent another person who with an approved ERAP from taking emergency measures in response to a release or anticipated release.

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If you are not sure whether a consignment of dangerous goods requires an ERAP, you may call Alberta EDGE (1-800-272–9600). You can obtain information on ERAPs at this web site http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/erap-menu-72.htm.

RELEASE OR ANTICIPATED RELEASE REPORT REQUIREMENT (PART 8)

For explosives (Class 1), a verbal Emergency Report must be made to a local authority any time there is a release, or anticipated release, of any quantity. A local authority is any organization which may be responsible for emergency response at the location of the release or anticipated release. In Alberta, these include:

the local police or RCMP, and

Alberta EDGE (Environmental and Dangerous Goods Emergencies), 24/7, 1-800-272-9600 or in Edmonton area, 780-422-9600

The Emergency Report provided to the local authority referred to in Section 8.3 must include the following information [Section 8.3]:

(a) the name and contact information of the person making the report; (b) the date, time and geographic location of the release; or (c) the date, time and geographic location of the incident that led to the anticipated

release (d) the mode of transport used; (e) the shipping name or UN number of the dangerous goods; (f) the quantity of dangerous goods that was in the means of containment before the

release or anticipated release; (g) the quantity of dangerous goods estimated to have been released; and (h) if applicable, the type of incident leading to the release, including a collision, roll-

over, derailment, overfill, fire, explosion or load-shift. If the Release or Anticipated Release Report involves the following situations [Section 8.4]:

the death of a person;

a person sustaining injuries that required immediate medical treatment by a health care provider;

an evacuation of people or their shelter in place;

the closure of a facility used in the loading and unloading of dangerous goods, or a road, a main railway line or a main waterway.

a means of containment has been damaged to the extent that its integrity is compromised;

the centre sill or stub sill of a tank car is broken or there is a crack in the metal equal to or greater than 15 cm (6 in.).

then, the Release or Anticipated Release Report must also be made to: o CANUTEC at 1-888-CANUTEC (1-888-226-8832) or 613-996-6666;

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/erap-menu-72.htm

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o The consignor; o In the case of dangerous goods included in Class 7, Radioactive Materials, the

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission; and o In the case of a ship, a Vessel Traffic Services Centre or a Canadian Coast

Guard radio station. Information required on the Release or Anticipated Release are [Section 8.5]:

a. the name and contact information of the person making the report; b. in the case of a release of dangerous goods, the date, time and geographic location

of the release; c. in the case of an anticipated release of dangerous goods, the date, time and

geographic location of the incident that led to the anticipated release; d. the mode of transport used; e. the shipping name or UN number of the dangerous goods; f. the quantity of dangerous goods that was in the means of containment before the

release or anticipated release; g. in the case of a release of dangerous goods, the quantity of dangerous goods

estimated to have been released; h. if applicable, the type of incident leading to the release or anticipated release,

including a collision, rollover, derailment, overfill, fire, explosion or load-shift; i. if applicable, the name and geographic location of any road, main railway line or

main waterway that was closed; j. a description of the means of containment containing the dangerous goods; k. if applicable, an estimate of the number of people evacuated or sheltered in place;

and l. if applicable, the number of deaths and the number of persons who sustained

injuries that required immediate medical treatment by a health care provider.

After submitting the Release or Anticipated Release Report, the person or the person's employer, must make a follow-up report in writing to the Director General within 30 days after the day on which the report was made [Section 8.6]. The 30-Day Report must include the following information [Section 8.7]:

a. the name and contact information of the person making the report; b. the names and contact information of the consignor, consignee and carrier; c. in the case of a release of dangerous goods, the date, time and geographic location

of the release; d. in the case of an anticipated release of dangerous goods, the date, time and

geographic location of the incident that led to the anticipated release; e. the mode of transport used; f. the classification of the dangerous goods; g. the quantity of dangerous goods that was in the means of containment before the

release or anticipated release; h. in the case of a release of dangerous goods, the quantity of dangerous goods

estimated to have been released; i. a description of the means of containment containing the dangerous goods; j. if applicable, a description of any failure of or damage to the means of containment; k. information about the events leading to the release or anticipated release of

dangerous goods;

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l. information as to whether there was an explosion or fire; m. the name and geographic location of any facility used in the loading or unloading of

the dangerous goods that was closed, and the duration of the closure; n. the name and geographic location of any road, main railway line or main waterway

that was closed, and the duration of the closure; o. if applicable, an estimate of the number of people evacuated or sheltered in place

and the duration of the evacuation or shelter in place; p. if applicable, the number of deaths and the number of persons who sustained

injuries that required immediate medical treatment by a health care provider; q. if applicable, the ERAP reference number; the name of the person who was

required to have the ERAP; and the date and time that the ERAP incident report was made;

r. the date on which the report referred to in section 8.4 was made; and s. an estimate of any financial loss incurred as a result of the release or anticipated

release, and any emergency response cost or remediation costs related to it. For detailed information on reporting requirements, please consult Part 8 of the TDG Regulations.

LOSS OR THEFT OF DANGEROUS GOODS (SECTION 8.16)

A person is required to report the loss or theft of dangerous goods as soon as possible. Reportable quantities of some dangerous goods which may have agricultural application are as follows:

primary or secondary class of Class 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 (explosives) – any quantity; or

primary or secondary class of Class 1.4 (except 1.4S), 1.5 or 1.6 (Explosives) – over 450 kg.

For the complete list of reportable quantities, please see Section 8.16 of the TDG Regulations. Reports of the loss or theft of explosives must be made to:

CANUTEC (1-888-226-8832 or 613-996-6666); and

A Natural Resources Canada Inspector (613-995-5555); Information which must be included in the loss or theft report:

The names and contact information of the person making the report, consignor, consignee and carrier;

Information as to whether the dangerous goods were lost or stolen;

The shipping name or UN number of the dangerous goods

The quantity of lost or stolen dangerous goods

A description of the means of containment of the dangerous goods

The approximate date, time and location of the loss or theft.

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PROHIBITION: EXPLOSIVES (SECTION 1.8) A person must not transport explosives that are:

in direct contact with a large means of containment, except when: o allowed by Schedule 1; o allowed in a special provision in Schedule 2; o there are less than 2000 kg of Class 1.1A; or o there are less than 20 000kg of other explosives; or

also radioactive materials.

150 KG GROSS MASS EXEMPTION (SECTION 1.15)

You do not need a shipping document, safety marks, TDG training, or to adhere to the means of containment or reporting requirements of the TDG regulations for transporting explosives if

the means of containment are less than or equal to 30 kg each and will not release during transport;

the explosives are being transported by the user or purchaser; and

the total mass of all dangerous goods transported is less than or equal to 150 kg. This exemption applies only to: UN0012, UN0014, UN0044, UN0055, UN0105, UN0131, UN0161, UN0173, UN186, UN0191, UN0197, UN0276, UN0312, UN0323, UN0335 if classified as a consumer firework, UN0336, UN0337, UN0351, UN0373, UN0378, UN0404, UN0405, UN0431, UN0432, UN0454, UN0499, UN501, UN0503, UN0505, UN0506, UN0507, UN0509 and UN0510. This exemption cannot be used if the explosives:

require an ERAP;

require a control or emergency temperature; or

are not listed above.

500 KG GROSS MASS EXEMPTION (SECTION 1.16) You do not need to have safety marks, adhere to the means of containment, or shipping document requirements of the TDG regulations if you are transporting explosives that are:

Class 1.4S or UN0191, UN0197, UN0276, UN0312, UN0336, UN0403, UN0431, UN0453, and UN0493;

in means of containment less than or equal to 30 kg that will not release during transport;

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are accompanied by a simplified shipping document. The shipping document must include the following information in the following order:

o the primary class of the dangerous goods in each means of containment following the word “Class” or “Classe”;

o the total number of means of containment of each class; and o For example, Class 1.4S, number of means of containment, 10

each means of containment has displayed on a side which will be visible during transport the required dangerous goods safety marks.

You must have TDG training to use this exemption. This exemption does not apply to explosives that:

require an ERAP;

require a control or emergency temperature; or

are not listed above.

AGRICULTURE: 1500 KG FARM VEHICLE EXEMPTION (SECTION 1.21) You do not need a shipping document, safety marks, TDG training or to adhere to means of containment requirements of the TDG regulations if:

the explosives are Class 1.4S;

there are up to 1,500 kg of explosives on a farm vehicle;

the means of containment will not release during transport;

the explosives are transported solely on land for a distance up to 100 km in a licensed farm vehicle; and

the explosives are to be or have been used by a farmer for farming purposes. An explosive load which requires an ERAP will need to be accompanied by a shipping document.

AGRICULTURE: 3000 KG GROSS MASS FARM RETAIL EXEMPTION (SECTION 1.22)

You do not need a shipping document, safety marks or to adhere to the means of containment requirements of the TDG regulations if:

you are carrying up to 3,000 kg gross mass of Class 1.4S;

the explosives are transported solely on land between place of purchase and destination, for a distance on public roads less than or equal to 100 km;

the explosives will be used for farming purposes; and

the explosives are in a means of containment which will not release during transport.

You will need TDG training to use this exemption. An explosive load which requires an ERAP will need to be accompanied by a shipping document.

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CLASS 1, EXPLOSIVES EXEMPTION (SECTION 1.31) You do not need a shipping document, safety marks, TDG training, or to adhere to the road and rail TDG importing requirements if

the quantity of explosives in transport (not subject to special provision 85 or 86) (expressed in net explosives quantity) is less than or equal to the number shown in column 6(a) of Schedule 1 for the explosives;

the quantity of explosives subject to special provision 85 or 86 (expressed in number of articles) is less than or equal to the number shown in special provision 85 or 86 for each of the explosives;

each means of containment has displayed on it the class, compatibility group and UN number of the explosives contained inside it; and

a placard is displayed if the explosives are included in Class 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5 and are

over 10 kg net explosives quantity; or over 1000 articles for explosives subject to special provision 85 or 86.

SPECIAL PROVISION 76 (FIREWORKS DISPLAY EXEMPTION) Any combination of explosives, may be transported by road if

the total quantity of all the explosives expressed in net explosives quantity, is less than or equal to 5 kg;

the total amount of explosives subject to special provision 86 is less than or equal to 100 articles; and

the operator of the road vehicle has a valid Pyrotechnic Card that has been issued to the operator by the Explosives Regulatory Division of Natural Resources Canada.

This special provision applies to:

UN0027, UN0066, UN0094, UN0101, UN0105, UN0161, UN0197, UN0255, UN0305, UN0325, UN0335, UN0336, UN0337, UN0349, UN0430, UN0431, UN0432, UN0454, UN0499

SPECIAL PROVISION 85 Despite the explosive index number in Column 6(a) of Schedule 1, UN0044, PRIMERS, CAP TYPE, Class 1.4S, Packing Group II may be transported in accordance with section 1.31(Explosives Exemption) when they are less than or equal to 15 000 articles.

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SPECIAL PROVISION 86 Despite the explosive index number in Column 6(a) of Schedule 1, these dangerous goods may be transported in accordance with section 1.31 (Explosives Exemption) when they are less than or equal to 100 articles. This exemption applies to UN0029, UN0030, UN0121, UN0131, UN0255, UN0267, UN0315, UN0325, UN0349, UN0360, UN0361, UN0367, UN0368, UN0454, UN0455, UN0456, UN0500

Note: Explosives cannot be sent through the postal system.

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Dangerous Goods Shipping Document for Road Transport

CONSIGNOR

Name:

Address:

DESTINATION (City-Town)

Name:

Address:

Name of Carrier Prepaid Collect

Transport Unit Number

Point of Origin Shipping Date Shipper’s No.

REGULATED DANGEROUS GOODS

UN Number

Shipping Name Primary Class

Subsidiary Class

Packing Group

Quantity Packages Requiring

Labels

24-Hour Number: ___________________ ERAP Reference ___________________ and Telephone Number ____________________

Consignor's Certification

I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the proper shipping name, are properly classified and packaged, have dangerous goods safety marks properly affixed or displayed on them, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to the Transportation of

Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Name of Consignor: ___________________

Special Instructions

NON-REGULATED GOODS

Packages Description of Articles Weight

Received in apparent good order

Consignee's Signature

Shipper’s Signature

Received in Apparent Good Order

Driver’s Signature

Driver’s No.

Please note that this sample shipping document contains some information that is not required in the TDG Regulations. The additional information reflects current industry practices.

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