Issues of importance in UN TDG Subcommittee

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1 Issues of importance in UN TDG Subcommittee Olivier Kervella Chief, Dangerous Goods and Special Cargoes Section United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

2 Contents Introduction UN regulatory framework: orange book and related instruments List of main decisions ( ) Program of work for

3 Introduction Dangerous goods: are produced/transported internationally in very large quantities Highest volumes transported (USA/EU) include: - energy products: petroleum products, flammable gases - flammable liquids/gases (other than energy products) - corrosive substances cover a very large range of products present risks (all stages of lifecycle) for: - population - property - the environment

4 Subcommittee of experts on TDG Created by ECOSOC in 1953 as Committee of experts on TDG 1999: Mandate of Committee is extended: Committee of experts on TDG and GHS Subcommittee of experts on TDG (previous Committee) Subcommittee of experts on GHS

5 Structure of the Subcommittee (1) Formed by: Experts designated by governments International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) (includes industry associations) Countries may participate as full members or observers Limited membership Admission as full member has to be agreed by ECOSOC Any UN country may participate as observer IGOs and NGOs participate as observers

6 Structure of the Subcommittee (2) Member States: 30 full members: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA Observers*: Algeria, Bulgaria, Chile, Denmark, Fiji, Greece, Ireland, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Qatar, Romania, Slovakia, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine * (non-exhaustive list)

7 Structure of the Subcommittee (3) Observers: UN Specialized Agencies IMO, ILO, WHO, IAEA, ICAO, UPU Intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) OTIF, European Union Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) DG producers/shippers AEGPL, AEISG, AHS, AISE, CEPE, CGA, COLIPA, EIGA, FEA, ICCA, IFPMA, DGAC, FE, GLF, IPPIC, KFI, RECHARGE, PRBA, SAAMI Packagings/tanks Transport ECMA, EMPAC, ICDM, ICCR, ICIBCA, ICPP, IFDI, ITCO, ISO, RPMASA CLEPA, COSTHA, DGTA, FIATA, GEA, IATA, ICS, IECC, IRU, ICHA, ICC, IDGCA, IFALPA, OICA, UIC, WNTI

8 Structure of the Subcommittee (4) Decision making process ECOSOC rules (simple majority) Voting rights: only full members (not observers) Working cycle 4 sessions per biennium (2 per year, every 6 months) End of the biennium (odd years) the parent Committee: Endorses formally the recommendations of its two sub-committees (TDG and GHS) Approves their work programme Provides the appropriate mechanism for channelling outcome to ECOSOC Schedule of meetings

9 UN regulatory framework: orange book and related instruments (1) First published in 1956 (updated every 2 years) Applicable to all modes of transport addressed to governments/international organizations Basis for the uniform development of national/international regulations User-friendly format Allow direct integration into modal/national/international regulations Facilitate updating Enhance harmonization Reduce administrative burden (resource savings)

10 UN regulatory framework: orange book and related instruments (2) Seven parts containing all provisions concerning: Part 1: General provisions Part 2: Classification Part 3: List of dangerous goods Part 4: Use of packagings/gas receptacles/tanks Part 5: Labelling, marking/placarding of packages and transport equipment, and transport documentation Part 6: Construction, testing and approval of packagings/tanks Part 7: Transport operations

11 UN regulatory framework: orange book and related instruments Classification (3) Dangerous goods are classified as follows: Class 1: Explosives Class 2: Gases Class 3: Flammable liquids Class 4: Flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances Class 7: Radioactive material Class 8: Corrosive substances Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous goods and articles

12 UN regulatory framework: orange book and related instruments (4) Maritime UNMR Rev.17 Air ADR/RID/ADN: Mandatory in all countries of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) Land transport EU: Directive 2008/68/EC on inland transport of dangerous goods (In force since 20 Oct 2008) Rail Road Inland waterways 2012 Edition Edition RID/ADR/ADN: 2013 Edition 2007 Edition

13 List of main decisions (1) Amendments to the Model Regulations and the Manual of Tests and Criteria, ST/SG/AC.10/40/Adds Radioactive material (Harmonization with IAEA 2012 (SSR-6)); Listing and classification (e.g. asbestos, ammonium nitrate, adsorbed gases, neutron radiation detectors), related packing and test methods; Revision of some packing and tank requirements; Electric storage systems (testing of lithium batteries, lithium-ion capacitors, waste of damaged/defective lithium batteries, packagings for large batteries);

14 List of main decisions (2) Testing of gas cartridges and fuel cell cartridges; Marking of bundles of cylinders; Applicability of ISO standards to the manufacture of new pressure receptacles or service equipment; New test O.3 for oxidizing solids; Explosives and related matters (e.g. test series 8). Additional efforts needed to improve harmonization at the worldwide level.

15 List of main decisions (3) Governments and IOs concerned invited to provide feedback by drawing attention to requirements in their national, regional, or international instruments that deviate from the Model Regulations; Updating of the Guiding Principles; Guiding Principles = Rationale behind Model Regulations; Serve as a guide to regulators for assignment of transport requirements.

16 List of main decisions (4) GHS: Focal point for physical hazards; Test O.3 for oxidizing solids; Some issues still under discussion for

17 Programme of work for (1) plosives and related matters: - desensitized explosives; - tests and criteria for flash compositions; - review of test series 6; - review of tests in parts I and II of the Manual of Tests and Criteria; - review of packing instructions for explosives. sting, classification and packing: - amendments to the list of dangerous goods; - classification of polymerizing substances; - classification inconsistencies.

18 Programme of work for (2) Electric storage systems: - testing of lithium batteries; - safety procedures for damaged/defective lithium batteries - transport of large batteries; thermal batteries. Transport of gases: - ethylene oxide and propylene oxide mixtures; - global recognition of UN and non-un pressure receptacles; - composite cylinders.

19 Programme of work for (3) Miscellaneous: - fuels in machinery or equipment; - articles containing small quantities of dangerous goods; - used medical devices; - environmentally hazardous substances; - terminology issues; - marking and labelling; - packagings/tanks; - scope of section Electronic data interchange. Cooperation with IAEA: - transport of radioactive material possessing additional hazards.

20 Programme of work for (4) Global harmonization of transport of dangerous goods regulations with the UN Model Regulations Guiding principles for the Model Regulations - updating, including rationale for assignment of E codes. Issues relating to the GHS, including: - corrosivity criteria; - criteria for water-reactivity; - classification criteria and flammability categories for certain refrigerants; - oxidizing solids; - expert judgement/weight of evidence.

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