Transport Canada publishes “plain language” dangerous goods regs
OTTAWA (August 16, 2001) — Transport Canada yesterday announced new “clear language” regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods in Canada.
The new rules, which take effect Aug. 15, 2002, set out requirements for testing, classification, labelling, containment, and documentation under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992.
The agency said the main purpose of the revision was to clarify, simplify and modernize the regulations, and to streamline the process for shipments involving several forms of transport, including ships, trucks, and trains.
The new rules were published in the Canada Gazette Part II yesterday.
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