Transport Canada recently released a bulletin in July 2010 regarding the transportation of batteries under the TDG. This bulletin includes general information, classification, requirements for shipping, cross-border shipments from the United States, upcoming changes and more.
It's important to note that not all batteries are subject to regulations of the TDG. For example, common household-type alkaline, nickel, cadmium (NiCad), nickel metal hydride (NiMH), and silver-zinc batteries are not classified as dangerous goods. Some small lithium batteries, depending on the amount of lithium they contain, may also be exempt from the TDG regulations.
The regulations do require dangerous goods to have a shipping document that includes information outlined in section 3.5 of the TDG.
For the complete bulletin, please visit Transport Canada's website.
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Friday, August 20, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Transport Canada and 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver
Starting February 12, 2010, restrictions begin on the transport of dangerous goods in the special zone of the 2010 Winter Olympics as published in an interim order by Transport Canada. The interim order describes the types of dangerous goods that are affected and the time of day that they are implemented.
Transport Canada is working closely with its aviation, rail, marine and security departments to help promote seamlessly safe and secure transport of dangerous goods into and out of the Vancouver and Whistler area.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been assigned overall federal responsibility for 2010 Winter Olympics safety and security planning, with a central focus on the venue. Transport Canada, additionally, has a broader mandate on dangerous goods transportation safety and security during the Olympics to address issues not specifically targeted by safety and security plans from the RCMP.
For full details, please review the Security Programs for Transport Canada of the 2010 Winter Olympics:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/olympics-menu-404.htm
Transport Canada is working closely with its aviation, rail, marine and security departments to help promote seamlessly safe and secure transport of dangerous goods into and out of the Vancouver and Whistler area.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been assigned overall federal responsibility for 2010 Winter Olympics safety and security planning, with a central focus on the venue. Transport Canada, additionally, has a broader mandate on dangerous goods transportation safety and security during the Olympics to address issues not specifically targeted by safety and security plans from the RCMP.
For full details, please review the Security Programs for Transport Canada of the 2010 Winter Olympics:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/olympics-menu-404.htm
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