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Safe Transport of Dangerous GoodsA Global FrameworkOctober 24, 2017Mr. Duane A. PfundU.S. Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety AdministrationChairman UN Sub-Committee on Transport of Dangerous GoodsDGIS 2018September 6, 2018
Perception What goes on atthe UN?Or 22
Perception What reallygoes on at theUN?23
Global Safety FrameworkUnited Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport ofDangerous Goods Multi-Modal transport standards Established in 1954 UN Recommendations published in 1956 US HazMat Regulations adopted in 1991 Reformatted as UN Model Regulations in 1996 TDG designated as physical hazard focal point UN Manual of Tests and Criteria PHMSA US Head of Delegation and TDG Chair4
Global Safety FrameworkUnited Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the GloballyHarmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNGHS) Established in 1992 – UN Conference on Environment andDevelopment Extended mandate as a Sub-Committee with TDG in 1996 Uses building block approach US OSHA adopted in 2012 (HAZCOM 2012)5
Global Safety FrameworkRelationship between TDG AND GHS Sub-Committees TDG and GHS are interdependent! TDG and GHS Sub-Committees generally meet individually inconsecutive weeks Papers that are relevant to or require action by both SubCommittees are submitted to both Sub-Committees When necessary a joint TDG-GHS session may be held6
Standards Amendment Schedule United Nations, ICAO and IMO operate on two year schedules UN biennium 2017-2018 UN Recommendations (Rev 21) published Spring 2019ICAO and IMO meetings 2018-2019Enter into force in international regulations January 2021Fourth meeting of current UN biennium Nov 26 - Dec 4, 2018 UN biennium 2015-2016 UN Recommendations (Rev 20) published Spring 2017 ICAO and IMO meetings 2016-2017 Enter into force in international regulations January 2019-7-
Changes to the 20th Revised ModelRegulations (2015-2016 Biennium) Corrosivity Criteria New alternative classification provisions for mixtures Bridging principles – similar mixtures Calculation method – data for ingredients Dangerous Goods in Articles Addresses articles containing amounts of dangerousgoods exceeding the authorized LQ amount(s)8
Changes to the 20th Revised ModelRegulations (2015-2016 Biennium) Lithium Battery Test Summary Document Manufacturers and distributors must makeavailable Standardized set of elements Lithium Battery Emerging Technologies Lithium batteries installed in cargo transport units Hybrid lithium batteries9
Current 2017-2018 UN Biennium Topics Category A Infectious waste Classification and packaging Pyrophoric gases Classification criteria & N.O.S. entries Default fireworks classification table Articles, pyrotechnic UN0431HazardclassClassificationHazard categoryPictogramUN ModelGHSRegulationsaFlammable gasLabellingSignal word Hazard statementDangerDangerPyrophoric gas1AAFlammablegasesDangerChemicallyunstable gasB2No pictogramNot requiredExtremely flammable gasH220Extremely flammable gasH220May ignite spontaneously ifexposed to airH232Extremely flammable gasH220May react explosively even in theabsence of airH230Extremely flammable gasMay react explosively even in theabsence of air at elevatedpressure and/or temperatureH220DangerFlammable gasH221WarningFlammable gasH221Danger1BHazardstatementcodes10H231
Current 2017-2018 UN Biennium Topics Dual marking of packagings More than one successfully tested design type Liquid and solids packagings Scope of the Model Regulations Dangerous Goods that are not traditionalconsignments e.g. data loggers11
Current 2017-2018 UN Biennium Topics GHS/Manual of Tests and Criteria Amending the MOTC to account for both transportand storage and use requirements Amending Chapter 2.1 of the GHS to categorizeexplosives Fibre-reinforced plastic portable tanks UN technical standard Lithium cell and battery classification Comprehensive hazard based system12
A Globally Harmonized System– Complete internal and modal review of final rule– Publication
What is Harmonization?The UN Model Regulationsserve as the basis forinternational transportstandards and influencenational and regionalregulationsAirMaritimeEuropeCFR14
What is Harmonization?PHMSA International Strategic Plan 2008-2013215
Mitigating risks andencouraging behavioralchangePromoting the use ofperformance-basedstandardsUsing data in innovativeways to enableevidence-based policymakingA DOPTING A S YSTEMICS AFETY A PPROACHDATA DRIVENCOLLABORATIONWITH STAKEHOLDERS Promoting safety andsupporting compliancewith safety laws andstandards Advancing developmentand adoption ofautomated technologies,coordinated outreach,facilitating regulation, andfocused mitigationstrategies6
What is Harmonization? How do we modernize the message? Three C’s– Classification, Containment, Communication Compatible– Diverse perspectives Safe Transport– Transportation system safety approach– Innovative solutions Homework - simplified and impactful message?217
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Classification and packaging Pyrophoric gases Classification criteria & N.O.S. entries Default fireworks classification table Articles, pyrotechnic UN0431. Current 2017-2018 UN Biennium Topics. Classification Labelling Hazard statement codes Hazard class Hazard category Pictogram Signal word Hazard statement GHS UN Model .
The Dangerous Goods included on this listing are the only Dangerous Goods accepted by UPS Air Cargo for Customers with a valid Agreement for Transport of Dangerous Goods. UPS may revise this Approved Dangerous Goods listing periodically. Customer shall review this listing prior to booking each shipment.
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization Montreal, Canada 1947 . (Doc 9481) 2011/2012 ICAO and the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air 18. 19 USOAP and dangerous goods Dangerous goods audit results ALL entities involved in the transport of .
Dangerous goods (DG) are articles or substances capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment and that meet one of the dangerous goods hazard classes in IATA (International Air Transportation Association) DG regulations. Undeclared dangerous goods are dangerous goods articles or substances offered for FedEx Express air
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Technical Instructions) International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA Regulations) International Maritime Organisation’s International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code). 17. New Zealand’s national regulatory framework for transporting DGs references these
dangerous goods by road (ADR). Transport regulations Dangerous goods transported solely within Ireland are subject to the provisions of ADR / RID or the IMDG Code as appropriate. Thus the carrier is required to ensure that a transport document accompanies the consignment of most dangerous goods and it is the duty of the consignor to ensure that .
3.1.1.1 The Dangerous Goods List in this Chapter lists the dangerous goods most commonly carried but is not exhaustive. It is intended that the list cover, as far as practicable, all dangerous substances of commercial importance. 3.1.1.2 Where a substance or article is specifically listed by name in the Dangerous Goods List, it shall
The International Air Transport Association's "Dangerous Goods Regulations" (IATA Regulations) Dangerous Goods Inspector Guidance Manual. Edition 01 23 Mai 2011 7. CHAPTER 3 DANGEROUS GOODS INSPECTOR'S QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING. 3.1 . Introduction .
4. Dangerous goods Technical Instructions 5. Domestic civil aircraft operations 6. Dangerous goods specific approval 7. Exemptions 8. Notification of variations from the Technical Instructions 9. Surface transport 10. Enforcement of Regulations 11. Classification of dangerous goods Limitations on Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air 12.
