Commercial and Business Aviation
Dangerous Goods Standards
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Notice
Transport Canada Approval of Air Operator Transportation of Dangerous
Goods Training Programs and Dangerous Goods Chapters of Operations
Manual
Introduction
This notice is directed to Air Operators.
Regulations governing the transport of Dangerous Goods
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) and by reference the
International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO TI's) govern the transport by air of
dangerous goods to, from and within Canada.
On August 15, 2002 the Revised TDGR will be in force. Part 6, Training and Part
12, Air of these Regulations contain amendments that may require the
modification of an air operator's Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training
Programs and Dangerous Goods Chapter of their Operations Manual. Amendments made
to these documents must be approved by Transport Canada prior to their
application. Air Operators must ensure that they also obtain Transport Canada
approval for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training Programs of third
parties contracted to perform TDGR related duties on their behalf.
Guidelines and References for the Development and Standardization of
Dangerous Goods Training Programs for Air Transport in Canada
In order to obtain Transport Canada approval for the Transportation of Dangerous
Goods Training Programs, Air Operators must meet the standard established in the
Transport Canada Guidelines and References for the Development and
Standardization of Dangerous Goods Training Programs for Air Transport in Canada
(TP12208) January 23, 2002 Edition. You can obtain this document from our
website (www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/commerce/manuals/tp12208/menu.htm) or by contacting your local Regional Office.
Dangerous Goods Chapter - Generic
Operation's Manual
In order to obtain Transport Canada approval for the Dangerous Goods Chapter of
the Operations Manual, Air Operators may use the Dangerous Goods Chapter in the Generic
Operation's Manual. For the most recent edition of the generic chapter see
our website www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/commerce/manuals/GenericOps704/chapter8/menu.htm
or contact your local regional office as listed below.
For additional information please call:
- Atlantic : (506) 851-7247
- Prairie and Northern : (780) 495-5278
- Quebec : (514) 633-6838
- Pacific : (604) 666-5655
- Ontario : (416) 952-0000
- Airline Inspection : (514) 633-3116
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