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Memorandum D19-13-5
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- This Memorandum outlines the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency's role vis-à-vis the administration of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 and Regulations on behalf of Transport Canada.
- The responsibilities of customs inspectors, on behalf of Transport Canada, with respect to the transportation of dangerous goods, are captured in this Memorandum.
- Appendix A contains a list of Transport Canada regional offices, and Appendix B, a description of the marks of safety.
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Last modified: 2001-01-18
Summary
Transport Canada is responsible for administering the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (TDGA) and Regulations which protect the public from the hazards of dangerous goods when transported. The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency's (CCRA) role under the Regulations includes the verification of shipping documents to ensure that required information is provided, as well as determining if the safety marks on containers, transport units, etc., are present. These marks must be consistent with certain information on the shipping document. The information contained in this Memorandum relates to customs' role in the administration of the TDGA and Regulations.
References
| Issuing office | Trade Policy and Interpretation Directorate |
| Headquarters file | 7619-0 |
| Legislative references | Customs Act, sections 101 and 102 |
| Other references | D19-7-3, D19-6-1, D19-2-1 2000 Emergency Response Guidebook (A guidebook for first responders during the initial phase of a hazardous materials/dangerous goods incident. One copy is to be kept in each customs office.) |
| Superseded memoranda D | N/A |
