Alberta Transportation Dangerous Goods Rail Safety and 511 Alberta

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1 Alberta Transportation Dangerous Goods Rail Safety and 511 Alberta

2 Operations Primary DG Inspector Responsibilities Provincial/Federal Dangerous Goods Inspectors; Peace Officers in the Province of Alberta, Conducting facility inspections on Carriers and Consignors of dangerous goods. Respond to dangerous goods incidents to provide technical assistance to emergency first responders and emergency response personnel. Conduct investigations of major dangerous goods case files. Participate in joint investigations with various other government agencies. Conduct audits of highway tank facilities. Train and designate On-highways Inspectors. Participate in Joint Force Operations. Provide expertise to Alberta Justice and Solicitor General or Justice Canada.

3 Acts & Regulations Federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act & Regulations Provincial Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act & Regulations To promote public safety and protect the environment Through a memorandum of understanding between the Federal Government of Canada and the Provincial Government, Alberta Dangerous Goods Inspectors enforce all of the Dangerous Goods legislation throughout all parts of Alberta.

4 Dangerous Goods Chief Inspector Doug Horvat Dangerous Goods Regions Grande Prairie Leigh Batty Lloydminster Mike Robson Vermilion Christine Cartier Edmonton Doug Horvat Red Deer Andrew Pillman Calgary Troy Hasil Lethbridge Kurt Parks

5 On Highway Incident Response

6 DG Railway Incident Response

7 What is Required: Dangerous Goods Shipments on Rail and Road Classification TDG Training TDG Shipping Document TDG Safety Marks Means of Containment Reporting

8 Responsible Parties Involved with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Consignor Classified, packaged, marked, labeled, and documented. Report any spills, leaks or accidents which occur prior to transport, and keep a copy of the shipping document for two years. Carrier Check the shipment before accepting it. Attach placards if required. Maintain or replace safety markings, if required. Carry or deliver shipping documents with the goods. Report spills, leaks or accidents which occur during transport. Keep a copy of the shipping document for two years.

9 Part 2 - Classification Consignor must determine the classification of the dangerous goods prior to a carrier takes possession. Classification must include the following information: Date on which the dangerous goods were classified; If applicable, the technical name of the dangerous goods; The classification of the dangerous goods; If applicable, the classification method used under Part 2 or under Chapter 2 of the UN Recommendations. Proof of classification may include: A test report; A lab report; a document that explains how the dangerous goods were classified.

10 Schedule 2 Special Prov 92 UN1267 Petroleum Crude Oil UN1268 Petroleum Distillates Must be classified on the basis of samples Consigner must document Scope of the method Sampling apparatus Sampling procedures Frequency and condition of sampling Condition of quality control management

11 Part 3 - Documentation Consignor is responsible for preparing and providing the carrier with a shipping document.

12 Part 3 Documentation continued Date Name and Address of Consignor UN Number Shipping Name Primary Classification (Any Subclass) Packing Group 24-Hour Number ERAP (if required) reference number & telephone number Quantity of Product(s) Consignor s Certification

13 Part 3 Documentation continued Consignor s Certification I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the proper shipping name, are properly classified and packaged, have dangerous goods safety marks properly affixed or displayed on them, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Certification must be made by an individual who is the consignor or by an individual acting on behalf of the consignor and must set out that individual s name.

14 Part 4 Safety Marks Consignor: Must ensure that each package of dangerous goods is properly labeled and marked and that all necessary placards are provided. Carrier: Is responsible for displaying the required safety marks on the large means of containment and ensure that the required safety marks remain displayed on the SMOC and LMOC.

15 Part 4 Safety Marks Labels must be displayed on all small means of containment. Placards must be displayed on all four sides of a large means of containment (when required).

16 UN 1267 versus UN 3494

17 UN 1267, Petroleum Crude Oil IF SOUR (H2S Present) Toxic - Inhalation Hazard Must be displayed: on tank next to placard, and shipping document (after the description required under section 3.5(1) of Part 3 Documentation). SP 106 Schedule 2 UN1267, Petroleum Crude Oil, Class 3, PG II, Toxic Inhalation Hazard, Qty: 10m 3 Sweet Petroleum Crude Oil remains UN 1267

18 UN 3494, Petroleum Sour Crude Oil, Flammable, Toxic IF SOUR (H2S Present) Toxic - Inhalation Hazard Must be displayed: on tank next to placard, and shipping document (after the description required under section 3.5(1) of Part 3 Documentation). SP 106 Schedule 2 UN3494, Petroleum Sour Crude Oil, Flammable, Toxic, Class 3 (6.1), PG II, Toxic Inhalation Hazard, Qty: 10m 3

19 Part 6 - Training Any person who handles, offers for transport or transports dangerous goods must be adequately trained and hold a training certificate. An employer must ensure an employee is adequately trained and issue a training certificate to the employee.

20 Part 6 Training continued Name and Address of Employer. Employee s Name. Expires on (Valid for 3 years). Aspects of Training. Employers + Employee's Signature

21 Highway & Rail Spec Tanks All highway transport tanks and rail tank cars transporting regulated dangerous goods product must be in a standardized means of containment as per Part 5 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation.

22 Non Spec Highway/Rail Tanks Prohibited for dangerous goods service, Must obtain an Inspector s Direction prior to removing from site. Must be returned to a standardized means of containment by a registered Transport Canada facility that has been approved to perform the required functions such as: repairs, modifications, inspections, tests, etc.

23 Loading / Offloading Hoses All tank hoses used for loading and offloading must be tested on an annual basis. All hoses must be marked after testing on either an end fitting or a metal tag or washer to show the month and year it was last tested.

24 Reporting Amendments On June 1 st, 2016 several amendments to the Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Regulations came into effect to improve reporting requirements in order to enhance public safety and improve local emergency response.

25 What Are These Amendments? New definition of Release. Change the focus of the reporting requirements for releases or anticipated releases of dangerous goods from a volume based approach to a circumstantial outcome based reporting system. 1. Emergency Reporting Provincial Reporting 2. Release/Anticipated Release Reporting Federal Reporting Exceptions for Release/Anticipated Release reporting. 3. Specific security requirements for reporting lost or stolen dangerous goods or unlawful interference with dangerous goods. 4. New requirements for the 30 day written report to Transport Canada.

26 Main Objectives To require the reporting of releases and anticipated releases to the appropriate local authorities to assist them in responding to incidents that endanger or could endanger public safety. To require new security provisions related to reporting of lost, stolen or unlawfully interfered with dangerous goods. Modify reporting requirements to enable efficient collection of data and help maintain public safety during transportation of dangerous goods.

27 New Definition of Release Section 1.4 of the Regulations is amended and release (from the Act) means, in relation to dangerous goods, a) a discharge, emission, explosion, outgassing or other escape of dangerous goods from the means of containment being used to handle the dangerous goods; or b) an emission, from a means of containment being used to handle or transport dangerous goods, of ionized radiation.

28 What is an anticipated release? Anticipated release means that, for example: a) An incident has occurred and dangerous goods will likely have to be transferred to another means of containment; b) A means of containment is damaged to the extent that its integrity is compromised and dangerous goods could be released; or c) A means of containment is lost in navigable waters Examples: Leaking IBC (Tote) has to be offloaded into another IBC. Highway tank is stuck in the mud and product needs to be transferred to another highway tank. Gas cylinder has a damaged valve. Highway tank has been involved in a collision (rollover, impact, or other damage to lading containing or securement components.

29 Who Is Required To Report? Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act 18(1) Any person who has the charge, management or control of a means of containment shall report to every person prescribed, any actual release or anticipated release of dangerous goods that endangers or could endanger public safety and exceeds the quantity in the table. 18(2) Every person required to make a report shall, as soon as possible, take all reasonable emergency measures to reduce or eliminate any danger to public safety that may result from the release. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 Public Safety: Means the safety of human life and health and of property and the environment. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act

30 Emergency Reporting Requirements Provincial Reporting Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Sec. 8.2 A person who is required to report a release or anticipated release of dangerous goods must, as soon as possible after a release or anticipated release, make an emergency report to the local authority that is responsible for responding to emergencies at the geographic location of the release or anticipated release if the dangerous goods are, or could be, in excess of the following quantities. Class Packing Group/Category 1 II Any 2 N/A Any 3,4,5,6.1 or 8 I or II Any Quantity 3,4,5,6.1 or 8 III 30 L or 30 kg 6.2 N/A Any 7 N/A Nuclear Reg, levels 9 II or III or no PG 30 L or 30 kg

31 Emergency Phone Numbers of Local Authorities Responsible For Responding To Emergencies

32 Release or Anticipated Release Federal Reporting Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Sec. 8.4 A person who has made an emergency report (Sec.8.2) must as soon as possible make an additional; 1. Report if the release or anticipated release results in: The death of a person The treatment of a person by a healthcare professional An evacuation or shelter in place Closure of a facility, road, or railway line OR IF: Damage to means of containment compromises its integrity The centre sill or stub sill of a tank car is broken or has a crack in the metal of at least 15 cm (6 in) 2. To the persons listed in subsection 4: CANUTEC CANUTEC The consignor If Class 7, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Day Follow-up Report

33 What is meant by closure? Facility: Refers to the full or partial closure of any facility where dangerous goods are handled. Example: A release occurs on loading rack No. 10 of a plant. The plant closes one rack for cleaning, though the plant's other departments continue operations. A derailment occurs in the yard of a plant. The lines are closed for a few hours while responders transfer the cargo to another tank car and place the first car back on the rails.

34 What is meant by closure? Road: In the transport of dangerous goods, a road closure is any change in the traffic patterns of a private or public roadway including its full or partial closure, whether due to the release of dangerous goods or their transfer in the event of an anticipated release. Example: After a release occurs on the northbound lane of Highway 831, northbound lane is temporarily closed while the southbound lane remains open to traffic. A tank truck is on its side in a ditch on a rural road and the dangerous goods are transferred to a second tank truck. After creating a buffer zone with pylons, traffic is allowed through one lane at a time. A train derails, and a release occurs on the railway lines near a road. The road is closed to all traffic to protect the public, secure the perimeter and do cleanup.

35 What is meant by closure? Railway Line: In the transport of dangerous goods, a railway line is considered closed when traffic is impossible for any period of time (whether for a few minutes, a few hours or a few days) due to a release or anticipated release of dangerous goods. Example: A train carrying dangerous goods derails on the main railway line, causing a release due to damage on a tank car. Trains cannot use the line until the site is cleaned up. A tank car carrying dangerous goods is involved in a collision at a level crossing. Transportation routes are closed until the site is cleaned up.

36 Emergency Reporting Requirements Provincial Reporting A release or an anticipated release that endangers or could endanger public safety and exceeds the quantity in the table Examples: A spill that requires clean-up or remedial action Damage to a container containing DG Any collision of a highway tank containing DG Fire, explosion, uncontrolled release, etc.

37 Release or Anticipated Release Requirements Federal Reporting A release or anticipated release results in: The death of a person The treatment of a person by a healthcare professional An evacuation or shelter in place Closure of a facility, road, or railway line OR IF: Damage to means of containment compromises its integrity The centre sill or stub sill of a tank car is broken or has a crack in the metal of at least 15 cm (6 in) Contact: CANUTEC CANUTEC The consignor If Class 7, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 30-Day Follow-Up Report Form TP Submit to DG, TDG

38 30-Day Follow-Up Report (When must I make a written 30-Day follow-up report?) When the person who has the charge, management or control of a means of containment or their company: Have had to make a release or anticipated release report by phone. Must make an addition or amendment to a 30-day follow-up report. The 30-day follow-up report must be completed and submitted to the Director General of the TDG Directorate within 30 days after the date of the incident. It may be sent by mail, fax or to: Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate Transport Canada Place de Ville, Tower C, 9 th Floor 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0N5 FAX: dor-rcd@tc.gc.ca

39 Release or Anticipated Release

40 DG Railway Release or Anticipated Release

41 Requirements For Reporting Lost or Stolen Dangerous Goods Items I: Any quantity of dangerous goods in the following primary and subsidiary classes: Explosives included in Class 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 Toxic gases included in Class 2.3 Organic peroxides included in Class 5.2, Type B, liquid or solid, temperature controlled Toxic substances included in Class 6.1 and Packing Group I Infectious substances included in Class 6.2 Radioactive materials included in Class 7 Example: UN 1005, Anhydrous Ammonia, Class 2.3

42 Requirements For Reporting Lost or Stolen Dangerous Goods Items II: A gross mass of 450 kg or more, in the case of dangerous goods in the following primary and subsidiary classes: Explosives in Class 1.4 (except for 1.4S), 1.5 or 1.6 Flammable gases included in Class 2.1 Flammable liquids included in Class 3 Desensitized explosives included in Class 3 or 4.1 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion, pyophoric solids or liquids included in Class 4.2 and Packing Group I or II Water-reactive substances included in Class 4.3 and P.G. I or II Oxidizing substances included in Class 5.1 and P.G. I or II Corrosives included in Class 8 and P.G. I or II Example: UN1203, Gasoline, Class 3. PG II

43 Requirements For Reporting Unlawful Interference With Dangerous Goods As soon as possible after discovering the unlawful interference of dangerous goods a report must be made under S of the TDGR as follows: CANUTEC If Class 1 (Explosives) or listed in Item 1 below, to a Natural Resources Canada Inspector at If Class 7 (Radioactive), the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

44 Dangerous Goods Information Transport Canada Electronic Version of TDG Regulations Printable Version of TDG Regulations CANUTEC (Canadian Transport Emergency Centre) CANUTEC: CANUTEC

45 Dangerous Goods Contact Information Alberta Transportation Dangerous Goods, Rail Safety And 511 Alberta Main Floor, Twin Atria Building Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3 Tel. Edmonton: (780) Tel. Province wide: 1 (800) Fax: (780) Dangerous Goods Web Site Rail Safety Web Site

46 CO-ORDINATION & INFORMATION CENTRE Alberta Transportation Dangerous Goods, Rail Safety Alberta Emergency Management Agency Alberta Environment The Coordination and Information Centre Alberta Energy Regulator Sustainable Resources Development Environment Canada

47 Obtaining Dangerous Goods Information Provide Dangerous Goods Information to anyone 24 Hours 365 Days a year (no answering machine talk to a real person!). Co-ordinate Emergency Response procedures during a Dangerous Goods Event. Provide Technical Information Bulletins on a variety of Transportation of Dangerous Goods topics.

48 511 Alberta An Alberta government operated, free traveller information service, that may be accessed via phone, mobile device or computer. The information provided by 511 includes: Highway conditions Highway construction events Major incidents Weather alerts Availability of ferry services Waiting times at border crossings Snowplow information Access to 124 highway cameras Special events

49 511 Alberta Available to download for ios and Android devices Approximately 36,000 downloads to date.

50 511 Alberta Happy to hear directly from any first responders in relation to any incidents affecting the provincial highway network. Have a dedicated 24/7 telephone line for that very purpose, the number to call the Operations Center and speak to a live operator is:

51 Contact Information Alberta Transportation Dangerous Goods, Rail Safety & 511 Alberta Main Floor, Twin Atria Building Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3 Tel. Edmonton: (780) Tel. Province wide: 1 (800) Fax: (780) Dangerous Goods Web Site Rail Safety Web Site Alberta Web Site

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