International Vessel Operators Hazardous Materials Association

Memo

Thank you to Jef Beason, OOCL (USA) Inc. for providing the following information on the 2010 Olympics.

INTERIM ORDER – DANGEROUS GOODS POLICY FOR 2010 OLYMPICS
Transport Canada has released its proposed Interim Order for the movement of dangerous goods during the 2010 Olympics.  

The key changes are as follows: 

A person must not transport at any time in a road vehicle or a railway vehicle the following dangerous goods into, through or within Zone 1 (Downtown core): 

a.       dangerous goods that require an emergency response assistance plan; 

b.       dangerous goods that are explosives included in Class 1.1, Class 1.2 and Class 1.5; and 

c.       dangerous goods that are included in Class 7, Radioactive materials. 

Except from midnight to 0600, a person must not transport in a road vehicle or a railway vehicle dangerous goods that require a placard in accordance with Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks, of the Regulations into, through or within Zone 1.

Except from midnight to 0600 (may change to 0800), a person must not transport in a road vehicle or a railway vehicle the following dangerous goods into, through or within Zone 2 (Whistler/Sea to Sky corridor): 

a.       dangerous goods that require a placard in accordance with Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks, of the Regulations; and 

b.       dangerous goods that require an emergency response assistance plan; 

Except from midnight to 0600, a person must not transport in a road vehicle or a railway vehicle the following dangerous goods into, through or within Zone 3 (Richmond Oval), Zone 4 (University of British Columbia), Zone 5 (Hillcrest), Zone 6 (Cypress Bowl Road), Zone 7, Kilarney, Zone 8 (Pacific Coliseum), Zone 9 (Trout Lake), Zone 10 (Britannia), Zone 11 (ISU) and Zone 12 (Vancouver Airport): 

a.       dangerous goods that require a placard in accordance with Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks, of the Regulations; and 

b.       dangerous goods that require an emergency response assistance plan. 

For more information visit Transport Canada’s Vancouver 2010 Olympic Planning website.   http://www.tc.gc.ca/tdg/programs/security/olympics/menu.htm 

Please contact us if you have any questions.

International Vessel Operators Hazardous Materials Assoc.
10 Hunter Brook Lane   Queensbury, NY 12804
Phone: 518 761-0263  Fax: 518 792-7781
e-mail: mail@ivodga.com