Transport Canada Plans Update of Release Reporting Requirements

摘要

Transport Canada believes that these amendments will make it easier to gather data on dangerous goods accidents, which will then be used to improve public safety. According to their analysis, if the proposed amendments are not adopted, "inconsistencies between the TDG act and the Regulations will remain, security provisions will not be introduced and proper data for risk analysis will be lacking." Shifting the reporting for less serious accidents to a telephone report to CANUTEC will result in a significant savings in time and cost for reporters. Since consultation with industry has already been undertaken on many aspects covered in this amendment, it will likely be finalized in the Canada Gazette Ⅱ without much change or delay.