Notice

Emergency Response Assistance Plan Requirements for Air Transport of Dangerous Goods in Canada

Introduction

This Notice is of importance to those who handle, offer for transport, transport or import dangerous goods requiring an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) as prescribed in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR), Part 7 - Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP).

Regulatory Text

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), 2003/2004 regulate the transport of dangerous goods to, from and within Canada.

TDGR 12.1 (1) & (2) - General Requirements

Subsections12.1 (1) and (2) of the TDGR regulate the transport of dangerous goods by air to, from and within Canada. These Subsections adopt by reference Part 7 - Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP), of the TDGR.

TDGR - Part 7 - Emergency Response Assistance Plan

Part 7 requires that, before a person offers for transport or imports certain dangerous goods, the person must have a Transport Canada approved Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP).

The object of an ERAP is to ensure there is immediately available during transport a suitable response to emergency situations involving the dangerous goods for which the plan was created.

If you are unsure whether the dangerous goods you handle, offer for transport, transport or import require an ERAP refer to the TDGR Part 7 at to the following website for the specific details:

www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/general/t/tdg/regulations/tdg001/part_1.htm

You may also contact your local Commercial and Business Aviation Dangerous Goods Office.

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