Dangerous Goods and Special Cargoes Section

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1 UNECE Transport Division Dangerous Goods and Special Cargoes Section Olivier Kervella Chief, Dangerous Goods and Special Cargoes Section

2 Areas of work Transport of dangerous goods Global (ECOSOC), all modes of transport (recommendations) Regional (UNECE), inland transport only (legal instruments) Transport of perishable foodstuffs (regional, but open to extension) Classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) Global (ECOSOC) recommendations Multisectoral: transport; workplace safety; environment protection; consumer protection

3 Main activities Secretariat services to intergovernmental bodies; Administration of conventions; Publications; Cooperation with governments/international organizations for implementation; Technical advice, training, conferences, seminars, workshops

4 ECOSOC Committee of Experts on the TDG and on the GHS 37 members from all regions of the world Two Sub-Committees Transport of Dangerous Goods Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Committee endorses recommendations of both Sub-Committees Intergovernmental organizations ( 15): IMO, ICAO, IAEA, WHO, ILO, OTIF, etc. NGOs ( 40): Chemical / petroleum / gas industry Transport Packaging / tanks / vehicles

5 Harmonization instruments Orange book : Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Purple Book : Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS)

6 Orange Book (1) Set of basic recommendations Model Regulations annexed: Apply to all modes of transport Direct integration into modal, national and international regulations Not legally binding, flexible implementation Revised every two years Covers: classification and listing use, construction, testing and approval of packagings and tanks consignment procedures and transport operations Safety, security and environmental protection

7 Orange Book (2) Addressed to: Governments National regulations International Org. International regulations - IMO IMDG Code - ICAO ICAO Technical Instructions (IATA: IATA Regulations) - UNECE RID/ADR/ADN - European Union Directives These instruments follow the same structure and implement the provisions contained in the Model Regulations

8 International instruments administered within UNECE UN ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE INLAND TRANSPORT COMMITTEE (ITC) WORKING PARTY ON THE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS (WP.15) WP.15 WP.15/OTIF (RID/ADR/ADN Joint meeting) (WP.15/AC.1) WP.15/CCNR (WP.15/AC.2) Road Rail/Road/ Inland Waterways Inland Waterways ADR RID/ADR/ADN ADN

9 ADR European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Agreement Done on 30 September 1957 Entered into force on 29 January Contracting Parties Annexes A and B Amended every two years. Also mandatory for domestic traffic in all EU countries (directives 94/55/EC and new 2008/68/EC)

10 ADR Safety/Security aspects UN Model Regulations + Specific legal context: Safety obligations of participants Derogations Transitional measures Checks and controls, administrative support + Specific road transport Tunnel restrictions Vehicle crew Vehicle equipment Vehicle operation, loading/unloading Vehicle construction Training certificates Vehicle certificates

11 ADR Facilitation aspects International transport allowed if conditions of annexes are met Restrictions to/prohibition of entry into territory allowed only for reasons OTHER than safety during transport

12 WP.15/Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) Joint Meeting of Experts on ADN and ADN Administrative Committee European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways Done on 26 May 2000 Entered into force on 29 February Contracting Parties Includes Annexed Regulations

13 ADN Safety/Security aspects UN Model Regulations + Specific legal context: Safety obligations of participants Derogations Special authorizations Transitional measures Checks and controls, administrative support + Specific inland navigation Vessel crew Vessel equipment Vessel operation, loading/unloading Vessel construction Training certificates Vessel certificates Recognition of classification societies

14 ADN Facilitation aspects International transport allowed if conditions of annexed Regulations are met Additional rules/prohibitions are permitted only for reasons OTHER than safety during transport

15 Challenges- Future work (ADR/RID/ADN) Adaptation to technical progress (e.g. lithium batteries, fuel cells) Cooperation with European Committee for standardization (CEN) (Use and application of EN standards) Effective application of ADN as from 2009 (international and national) Widened geographical application of ADR Interaction with non-transport legislation framework in Europe (workplace safety, environment)

16 ATP (1) Perishable Foodstuffs Working Party on the Transport of Perishable Foodstuffs WP.11 Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be used for such Carriage 45 Contracting Parties (Most recent: Andorra, Montenegro, Tunisia, Ukraine and Moldova)

17 ATP (2) Perishable Foodstuffs Overall goal: Food safety and hygiene What perishables?: Meat Fish Dairy products (milk, butter, cheese, etc) So far not fruit and vegetables International transport on territory of at least 2 Contracting Parties (some countries also use it for national legislation)

18 ATP (3) Perishable Foodstuffs Transport by road, rail and sea journeys under 150 km Sets maximum temperature for different foodstuffs Test procedures to ensure refrigeration equipment meets standards and can maintain safe temperatures Certificates of conformity recognised by all Contracting Parties. Vehicle plates. Facilitation

19 ATP (4) Perishable Foodstuffs Results in next year more secure ATP documents, more efficient procedures for testing that vehicles including older vehicles have adequate refrigeration capacity Challenges countries wish to advance at different speeds, unanimity required for acceptance of amendment proposals. Strategic vision fruit and vegetables, more concentration on energy efficient and environmentally friendly transport

20 Dangerous Goods and Special Cargoes Section Thank you!