Explanation of Transport of Dangerous Goods Laws Amendment

Explanation of Transport of Dangerous Goods Laws

Amendment Package No. 3 February 2015

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National Transport Commission Explanation of Transport of Dangerous Goods Laws Amendment Package No. 3 Report prepared by: NTC ISBN: Not Applicable

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Report outline Title: Explanation of Transport of Dangerous

Goods Laws Amendment Package No. 3

Type of report: Explanation of proposed amendments to Transport of Dangerous Goods laws

Purpose: Public consultation prior to consideration by the

Transport and Infrastructure Council (The Council). The NTC invites stakeholder feedback on proposed changes to dangerous goods law to incorporate:

• UN18 amendments, and • Clarifications and corrections identified by

competent authorities. The NTC does not seek general feedback about dangerous goods law or other potential policy issues as a part of this consultation.

Abstract: An explanation of proposed amendments to the

Transport of Dangerous Goods Laws. The proposed changes incorporate amendments from the 18th edition of UN Model Regulations and other minor issues raised by state and territory competent authorities. The proposed amendments are expected to improve consistency with air and sea transportation and to improve the clarity of existing legislative requirements.

Submission details: Submissions will be accepted until 25 February

2015 online at www.ntc.gov.au or by mail to:

National Transport Commission Attention: Manager Dangerous Goods L15/ 628 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000

Key milestones: Public consultation period: to 25 February 2015

Consideration by Transport and Infrastructure Senior Officials Committee (TISOC) on 27 March 2015

Key words: Dangerous Goods, UN Model Regulations

Contact: National Transport Commission L 15/ 628 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Ph: (03) 9236 5000 Email: [email protected] www.ntc.gov.au

mailto:[email protected]

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How to make a submission to the NTC

Who can make a submission? Any individual or organisation can make a submission to the NTC.

How to submit To make an online submission please visit the NTC homepage (www.ntc.gov.au) and select ‘Submissions’ from top navigational menu.

Alternatively, you can mail your comments to: Att: Manager Dangerous Goods, National Transport Commission, Level 15/628 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Where possible, you should provide evidence, such as data and documentation, to support your views.

Submissions will only be accepted up until the due date.

Publication of submissions Unless submissions clearly request otherwise, all submissions will be published online. Submissions that contain defamatory or offensive content will not be published. The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cwlth) applies to the NTC.

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Foreword The National Transport Commission (NTC) is an independent statutory body established by the National Transport Commission Act 2003. The NTC has ongoing responsibilities to develop and maintain uniform or nationally consistent road, rail and intermodal transport reforms to improve safety, productivity and environmental outcomes. The transport of dangerous goods can be a high risk activity involving heavy vehicles on the public road and trains on rail networks. Since the early 1980s Australia has participated in an international scheme that harmonises the way that the transport of dangerous goods is regulated around the world. The principle document is called the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods – Model Regulations (The UN Model Regulation). The UN Model Regulation is produced under the auspices of the United Nations by the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (the UN sub-committee). In 2007 the NTC published the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail, seventh edition (ADG7), together with a Model Law on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail and the Model Subordinate Law on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail. These documents are based on the UN Model Regulations, form the framework for the regulation of the transport of dangerous goods in Australia today. Each state and territory has passed laws that mirror the model law and the model subordinate law. Those laws in turn adopt ADG7. The UN sub-committee amends the UN Model Regulations every two years. Since 2007, three lots of amendments to those Regulations have occurred and come into force internationally. The primary purpose of the Model Amendment Regulations –Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail – Package No. 3 is to align the ADG Code with the UN Code. Further, the NTC conducts a process of monitoring the operation of the transport of dangerous goods laws in Australia to ensure that they continue to reflect the needs of stakeholders and meet community expectations. As a result of that process a number of changes have been identified. Package No. 3 is intended to implement those changes. In general the proposed changes are intended to clarify the operation of existing rules. The NTC acknowledges the advice and assistance of the state and territory competent authorities in preparing Package No. 3 as well as representatives from the Commonwealth, emergency services and organisations responsible for regulating dangerous goods transported by air and sea.

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Executive summary The transport of dangerous goods laws provide a single national set of laws to reduce the risks of personal injury, death, property damage and environmental harm arising from the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail. The laws consist of a model law, model subordinate law and the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG7). ADG Code is based heavily on the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods – Model Regulations (the UN Model Regulations) produced by the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. The Transport of Dangerous Goods Laws Amendment Package No. 3 amends the Transport of dangerous goods laws. It contains three schedules: Schedule 1, which amends the Model Subordinate Law on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail. Schedule 2, which makes miscellaneous amendments to ADG Code 7.3. Schedule 3, which amends ADG7 to give effect to amendments made by the 18th edition of the UN Model Regulations. The amendment list appears extensive however, in effect many of the changes simply detail changes made by UN 17. The new changes include labelling figures, specifying the size of labels and rearranging text. In addition, references are updated and a number of radioactive and adsorbed gas UN numbers with proper shipping name are added. Flammable viscous liquids are more clearly specified. The decision flow charts for determining self-reactive and organic peroxides are updated. A number of amendments are made to packing types and packing for various entries.

All of the changes made by schedules 1, 2 and 3 of the Transport of Dangerous Goods Laws Amendment Package No. 3 are further explained in this paper. Schedules 1, 2 and 3 are explained in sections 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3, respectively.

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Document Control

Version Date Author Notes

1.0 4 Feb 15 D Moulton 1st Draft Public explanation document of Australian Dangerous Goods Code Amendment Package No. 3.

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Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1

1.1 Scope and Purpose of consultation 1 1.2 Link with the UN Model Regulations 1 1.3 Structure of the legislative package 1

2. Reasons for updating the legislative package 3

3. Scope 4 3.1 Overview 4 3.2 Possible amendments for later amendment packages 4

4. Model subordinate law amendments 5 4.1 Definition of multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs) 5 4.2 Licensing 5 4.3 Incorrect placard 5 4.4 Portable warning triangles 5 4.5 Mutual recognition of Competent Authorities Panel decisions 5 4.6 Ullage 5

5. General amendments (editorial) 6 5.1 Transitional arrangements 6 5.2 New “Foreword”, “Acknowledgement” and “Development of the Australian

Dangerous Goods Code” “1.2.4 Contact List” sections 6 5.3 New version amendments 6 5.4 New UN version amendments 6 5.5 Minor corrections and amendments 6

6. UN18 amendments 9 6.1 Reference to manual of tests and criteria 9 6.2 Chapter 1.1 – Lamps 9 6.3 Chapter 1.2 – Definition amendments 9 6.4 Chapter 2.0 – Articles and packing groups. 9 6.5 Chapter 2.1 – Flash composition 9 6.6 Chapter 2.2 – New transport condition of gas 9 6.7 Chapter 2.3 – Viscous flammable liquids and packing groups 9 6.8 Chapter 2.4 – Flow chart for self-reactive substances 10 6.9 Chapter 2.5 – Flow chart for organic peroxides 11 6.10 Chapter 2.5 – Oxidising solids tests 12 6.11 Chapter 2.6 – Infectious substances 14 6.12 Chapter 2.7 – Radioactive 14 6.13 Chapter 2.9 – Assignment to Class 9 14 6.14 Chapter 2.9 – Lithium batteries 15 6.15 Chapter 3.2 – Dangerous goods list 15 6.16 Chapter 3.3 – Special provisions 20 6.17 Chapter 3.4 – Limited quantities 20 6.18 Chapter 4.1 – Minor amendments 21 6.19 Chapter 4.1 – Packing instructions amendments 21 6.20 Chapter 4.1 – New packing instructions 21 6.21 Chapter 4.1 – Intermediate bulk container packing instructions 22 6.22 Chapter 4.1 – Large Packing – New packing instructions 22 6.23 Chapter 4.1 – Other minor amendments for chapters 4.1 and 4.2 22 6.24 Chapter 5.1 – Minor amendments 22 6.25 Chapter 5.3 – Minor amendments 24

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6.26 Chapter 5.5 – Minor amendments 26 6.27 Chapter 6.1 – Packaging minor amendment 29 6.28 Chapter 6.2 – Packaging minor amendments 29 6.29 Chapter 6.5 – Minor packaging amendments 30 6.30 Chapter 6.6 – Minor packaging mendments 30 6.31 Chapter 6.7 – Minor packaging amendments 31

7. UN 18 – Corrigendum amendments 32

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1. Introduction 1.1 Scope and Purpose of consultation

The NTC invites stakeholder feedback on proposed changes to dangerous goods law to incorporate: • UN18 amendments, and • Clarifications and corrections identified by competent authorities. The NTC does not seek general feedback about dangerous goods law or other potential policy issues as a part of this consultation. In other words, please tailor your response to answer the following questions: • Will the proposed changes incorporate UN18 and other minor amendments

accurately and with integrity? • And, if not, how and where must the proposed amendments be changed to do so?

1.2 Link with the UN Model Regulations

The United Nations (UN) Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (the UN subcommittee) is responsible for the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods – Model Regulations (the UN Model Regulations). The UN Model Regulations are revised every two years. Australia is represented on the UN subcommittee responsible for revising the regulations by the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (Cwlth). The current version of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods (ADG7.3) is based on the 17th edition of the UN Model Regulations. Its structure largely reflects the UN Model Regulations, with the ADG7.3 clauses aligning with those in the model regulations. It should be noted, that ADG7.3 does not include the regulation of explosives (Class 1 Dangerous Goods) or radioactive materials (Class 7 Dangerous Goods).

1.3 Structure of the legislative package

ADG7 is given legislative effect in Australia's states and territories through laws based on model national laws published by the National Transport Commission (NTC). The current national model laws are:

• the Model Law on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail (2007) • the Model Subordinate Law on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail

(2007). ADG7.3 provides detailed technical specifications, requirements and recommendations applicable to the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail, including requirements concerning classification, packaging, marking and labelling, and documentation. It is proposed to amend the legislative package by means of the Model Amendment Regulations – Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail – Package No. 3. Amendment Package No. 3 contains three schedules:

• schedule 1 contains amendments to the model subordinate law; that arose from the maintenance review of ADG 7.3


• schedule 2 containes amendments approved by the state and territories competent authorities, representatives of the Commonwealth, emergency services, and organisations responsible for regulating dangerous goods transported by air and sea

• schedule 3 contains the amendments that give effect to the amendments made by the 18th edition of the UN Model Regulations (with corrigendum amendments).

None of the proposed amendments will change ADG7.3 in any fundamental way. In keeping with Australian drafting practice, ADG7.3 will remain as a version of ADG7 even after the amendments have been made to it. In variance to the method used in relation to the UN Model Regulations, the amendments will not turn ADG7 into ADG8. Australian drafting practice only recognises a change of edition if there has been a root and branch review of the previous edition. This also means that the changes made to ADG7.3 by the Package No. 3 amendments will not affect any exemptions that have an expiry that is tied to ADG7 being superseded by another edition. It can be difficult to see from the amendments themselves what changes are effected, as such, a revised version of ADG 7.3 has been prepared that shows the amendments (highlighted for clarity) as they will appear in ADG 7.4 if approved. This enables each amendment to be seen in a context that shows how ADG7.3 will change. This amended version of ADG 7.3 is available on the NTC website (www.ntc.gov.au).

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2. Reasons for updating the legislative package ADG7 was first published in 2007 and was designed to align with the 15th edition of the UN Model Regulations. The UN Model Regulations will issue their 19th edition this year. Both the air and sea codes that are based on the UN Model Regulations will adopted these changes made by that edition. The ADG Code 7.3 aligns with UN edition 17. An update to edition 7.3 is required to follow the UN two-yearly cycle. The NTC is committed to alignment with the UN Code.


3. Scope 3.1 Overview

It is proposed to make three different groups of amendments to ADG7. They are: 1. amendments to align the Model Subordinate Law (MSL). 2. amendments arising from the maintenance review (editorial) 3. amendments to align with international requirements arising from the 18th edition of

the UN Model Regulations.

3.2 Possible amendments for later amendment packages

The NTC has harmonised these proposed changes with the UN 18 amendments. The following items are under consideration for inclusion in future amendment packages:

• determination of diesel as a dangerous goods • review of the regulation of limited quantities of dangerous goods • review of the regulation of retail distribution load • review of the ‘Tools of Trade’ provision.


4. Model subordinate law amendments Schedule 1, which amends the Model Subordinate Law on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail in relation to such things as:

• align definition of Multiple-Element Gas Containers (MEGCs) in MSL to definition in ADG Code

• correct definition of suitable licence in application for dangerous goods licence, i.e. amend driver licence register and provisional licence

• requirement for evidence when applying for dangerous goods drivers licence • penalties for incorrect placard – consignor’s duties • amend portable warning devices with Australian Road Rules requirements • recognise decisions of Competent Authorities Panel (CAP) in all jurisdictions • specify ullage requirements for non- dangerous goods vehicles • detail of prime contractors’ and rail operators’ duties.

Note: schedules 1, 2 and 3 of amendment package 3 are equivalent to the changes specified in Part 4, 5 and 6 of this document, these changes will take effect on 1 January 2016. However, before 1 July 2016 a person does not commit an offence against, under, or in relation to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail, seventh edition, as amended by Schedule 1, 2 or 3 if the person transports dangerous goods by road or rail in accordance with that Code in the form it was in immediately before 1 January 2016.

4.1 Definition of multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs)

In clause 1.2.8 substitute “tubes or” for “tubes and”. 4.2 Licensing

Alter licensing provisions to limit the ability of inexperienced drivers to apply for dangerous goods licence. Define the required experience and evidence of driving experience. 4.3 Incorrect placard More clearly define the consignor’s duties.

4.4 Portable warning triangles

The portable warning triangle requirements in Part 13 of the ADG Code are being amended to correspond to current requirements in the Australian Road Rules.

4.5 Mutual recognition of Competent Authorities Panel decisions

Matters may be refered to competent authorities panel for purposes of mutual recognition. This was agreed in amendment package 2.

4.6 Ullage

When transfers of liquid occur to a bulk tanker the person must ensure that the ullage in the tank complies with the ADG Code as if the goods were dangerous goods.


5. General amendments (editorial) 5.1 Transitional arrangements

The amendments to ADG7.3 will need to have a fixed commencement date aligned with the model subordinate law.

5.2 New “Foreword”, “Acknowledgement” and “Development of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code” “1.2.4 Contact List” sections

To be developed for the final publication. This has no legal effect on the approval process for the new ADG Code.

5.3 New version amendments

All references to “Edition 7.3” need to be amended to reflect “Edition 7.4”. References to UN17 or earlier need to be replaced unless in the ADG Code for historical information or diection is to a specific reference of the UN recommendations. Insert the new ISBN for the new edition of ADG7.4.

5.4 New UN version amendments

Amend the Code to replace “UN17” with “UN18” throughout the ADG Code. Amend the Code to replace “UN15” with “UN18” throughout the ADG Code. Amend the Code to replace “See Chapter 2.7 and section 4.1.9 of UN15” with “See Chapter 2.7 and section 4.1.9 of this Code” in the following: Add to the list of Dangerous Goods (at 3.2.3): UN2912, UN2913, UN2914, UN2915, UN2916, UN2917, UN2918, UN2919, UN2977, UN2978, UN3321, UN3322, UN3323, UN3324, UN3325, UN3326, UN3227, UN3328, UN3329, UN3330, UN3331, UN3332, UN3333 1.2.3.2 In endnote 10 replace “UN16 and UN17 have corresponding meanings”

with “UN16, UN17 and UN18 have corresponding meanings”. 3.2.0.1 Replace “UN16 and UN17” with “UN16, UN17 and UN18”. 3.2.0.2 In paragraphs (a) and (c) replace “UN16 and UN17” with “UN16, UN17 and

UN18”. 3.3.2 Replace “UN16 and UN17” with “UN16, UN17 and UN18”.

5.5 Minor corrections and amendments

Minor amendments have been made to the ADG7.3 that include:

1. Closer to the release date; update contact details for competent authorities in section 1.2.4 to ensure this information is up to date.

2. Remove all website links to the model subordinate law at www.commlaw.gov.au as this website is for the original model subordinate law which has been amended by two amendment packages. The link could be misleading as many MSL provisions were significantly changed by the first amendment package.

3. Remove references to AS/NZS 2430 this standard is obsolete and replaced by an international standard. Replace “AS/NZS 60079.10 and AS/NZS 2430.3.3.” with “AS/NZS 60079.10” and elsewhere replace “AS/NZS 60079.10 and AS/NZS 2430” with “AS/NZS 60079.10.”

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4. Footnotes are changed to chapter endnotes. These are placed at the end of each chapter. To minimise confusion in this edition Arabic numbers are used in place of Roman numerals. Roman numerals conflicted with the use on some pages of i, v, c, x, m, and I, V, C, X, M, L, as variables in equations. The font size of endnotes, figures and tables has been increased to improve the legibility of the document.

5. Improve consistency in referencing Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). Replacing references to UN15 chapters and sections for class 7 dangerous goods in the Dangerous Goods List (Table 3.2.3). The listings for UN2908 to UN2919, UN2977 and UN2978, and UN3321 to UN3333 would be amended to refer to ARPANSA documents. The note under 4.3.2.5, which is reserved, to redirect reader to ARPANSA. Chapter 1.5 the notes explaining why this chapter is reserved has been amended to provide more detail about the ARPANSA regulatory documents. Add:

a. Transport of Class 7 by road or rail is not subject to this Code except when being transported on the same road vehicle or train as dangerous goods of other classes. The transport of these dangerous goods is subject to separate state and territory legislation and the Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances published by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Authority (ARPANSA) (Chapter 1.5; 4.1.9 and 4.3.2.5).

6. Current Australian reference to Emergency Response Guide (ERG) HB76 may be out of date. Add definition of CANUTEC and website reference for an international ERG. Provide reference to ERG2012.

7. Updating the list of Australian standards (AS) to include all standards used in ADG Code in Table 1.1 in section 1.2.3 of the ADG Code. Table 1.1 currently lists only AS referred to in the ADG Code. This table will be amended to list international standards referred to in the ADG Code as well and consequential amendments to acknowledge the new contents of the table will be necessary.

8. Explanation of the Australian specific section 3.2.5.4 for UN 1270. A note is added to list the additional placards applying to mixed load petroleum products.

Note There are other mixed fuel loads for tanker placards approved by CAP.

9. The Australian specific section 3.2.5, and Table 3.1, is amended to clarify the relevance of this provision to the transport of UN1267 and to clarify the current description of UN1202.

10. References to special provisions which are Australian special provisions are more clearly described as being Australian in references to AU01 to AU07 in parts of the ADG Code. This is to distinguish special provision (SP), Australian SP (AUXX), Table Notes (a, b, c, d,…) or special packing provision (PPXX). The figure series of footnotes (*, †, ‡) has been retained.

11. Miscellaneous minor formatting errors including table and column dimensions, consistent use of roman and Arabic numbers, the use of and size of superscripts are corrected, the lettering or numbering sequence in some sub-parts has been corrected.

Other minor amendments described below needed to be made to ADG7.3.

1. The definitions of “fuel cell”, “fuel cell engine” and “owner” need have changes to bold and italic font for the defined word. This corrects typographical errors in Edition 7.3 of ADG7.3.


2. In Chapter 1.4 the note explaining why this Chapter is reserved has been amended to provide more detail about the other Federal regulatory schemes that apply.

3. A new Note 0 is included at the start of Chapter 2.6 to explain that the chapter is for information purposes only because this area is regulated by various state and territory authorities. Amend by inserting the following Note:

Note 0: For pathological samples the latest edition of “Requirements for the Packaging and Transport of Pathology Specimens and Associated Materials” at http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-npaac-publication.htm by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) should be applied. For advice on the transport of larger Division 6 materials the appropriate authority in each state or territory may be contacted for advice concerning the appropriate packing and transport procedure. (Chapter 2.6).

4. A new note is added to section to limited quantity provision for placarding and documentation requirements. Amend by renumber Note 1 to Note 2 and inserting a new Note 1 as follows:

Note 1: Placard limits for limited quantities are given in Part 5 of this Code. Table 5.3 specifies placard quantities and chapter 11 describes the required transport documentation. Other means of applying limited quantity placarding requirements may be by exemption issued by the Competent Authorities Panel or by compliance with a retail distribution load in Chapter 7.3 of this Code. (3.4.12).

5. The description of Chapter 7.3 in the introductory notes has been amended to clarify that the reference to the ‘previous edition’ is to the 6th edition of the ADG Code.

6. Amend by renumbering second paragraph (a) after note to paragraph (b) and renumber following paragraphs (b) to (d) to (c) to (e). (2.9.4)

7. Delete specimen label (Model No. 5.2A) and footnote 2 to class 5 specimen labels. It is five years since it was notified that this label had expired. (5.2.2.2.2).

8. The second note at the start of Appendix B has been amended to remove a reference to forms being available on the National Transport Commission website.

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-npaac-publication.htm

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6. UN18 amendments 6.1 Reference to manual of tests and criteria

ADG 7.3 refers to the manual of tests and criteria, being the fourth revised edition this need to be updated to “The Manual of Tests and Criteria (ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5)”.

6.2 Chapter 1.1 – Lamps

Lamps that do not contain radioactive material or a specified quantity of mercury are exempted from being dangerous goods. Add a new 1.1.1.9 after 1.1.1.8.

6.3 Chapter 1.2 – Definition amendments

The definition of freight container is to be amended to provide that a small freight container is one with an internal volume of not more than 3 metres squared. The other requirement that a small freight container not have any outer dimension less than 1.5 metres is to be removed. The definition of multiple-element gas container (MEGC) needs to be amended so that MEGCs comprising cylinders, tube or bundles of cylinders are included. Since there is a corresponding definition of MEGC in the model subordinate law this will also need to be amended. A definition of “large salvage packaging” also needs to be included in 1.2.1 to allow for the inclusion of new provisions about this type of packaging in Chapter 6.6. Note: amendments relating to Class 7 and radioactivity do not need to be included in ADG7.3.

6.4 Chapter 2.0 – Articles and packing groups.

Articles are not assigned to packing groups and any specific requirements for packing are referenced in the applicable packing instruction. Provide that special provision 290 does not apply to some radioactive material in excepted packages.

6.5 Chapter 2.1 – Flash composition

In note 2 to 2.1.3.5.5 substitute “6 ms” for “8 ms”.

6.6 Chapter 2.2 – New transport condition of gas

Define absorbed gas: “(g) Adsorbed gas – a gas which when packaged for transport is adsorbed onto a solid porous material resulting in an internal receptacle pressure of less than 101.3 kPa at 20°C and less than 300 kPa at 50°C.” Correct the numbering sequence in the subpart.

6.7 Chapter 2.3 – Viscous flammable liquids and packing groups

Define the packing of Class 3 viscous liquids.


6.8 Chapter 2.4 – Flow chart for self-reactive substances

This amendment is required to qualify the factors when a self-reactive substance is considered for an exemption. The changes to the flowchart reflect and do not change existing classification principles.


6.9 Chapter 2.5 – Flow chart for organic peroxides

Defines the qualifying factors when organic peroxides are considered for an exemption. The changes to the flowchart do not change existing classification principles.


6.10 Chapter 2.5 – Oxidising solids tests

An amendment to the Manual of Tests and Criteria has been replaced with two tests (O1 and O3). Subsequently these amendements are required to be in ADGC 7.4. Amend text as follows:

2.5.2.2.1.1 Tests are performed to measure the potential for the solid substance to increase the burning rate or burning intensity of a combustible substance when the two are thoroughly mixed. The procedure is given in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 34.4.1 (test O.1) or alternatively, in sub-section 34.4.3 (test O.3). Tests are conducted on the substance to be evaluated mixed with dry fibrous cellulose in mixing ratios of 1:1 and 4:1, by mass, of sample to cellulose. The burning characteristics of the mixtures are compared:

(a) In the test O.1, with the standard 3:7 mixture, by mass, of potassium bromate to cellulose. If the burning time is equal to or less than this standard mixture, the burning times must be compared with those from the packing group I or II reference standards, 3:2 and 2:3 ratios, by mass, of potassium bromate to cellulose respectively; or

(b) In the test O.3, with the standard 1:2 mixture, by mass, of calcium peroxide to cellulose. If the burning rate is equal to or greater than this standard mixture, the burning rates must be compared with those from the packing group I or II reference standards 3:1 and 1:1 ratios, by mass, of calcium peroxide to cellulose, respectively.

2.5.2.2.1.2 The classification test results are assessed on the basis of:

(a) the comparison of the mean burning time (for the test O.1) or burning rate (for the test O.3) with those of the reference mixtures; and (b) whether the mixture of substance and cellulose ignites and

burns. 2.5.2.2.1.3 A solid substance is classified in Division 5.1 if the 4:1

or 1:1 sample-to cellulose ratio (by mass) tested, exhibits:

(a) In the test O.1, a mean burning time equal

to or less than the mean burning time of a 3:7 mixture (by mass) of potassium bromate and cellulose ; or


(b) In the test O.3, a mean burning rate equal to or greater than the mean burning rate of a 1:2 mixture (by mass) of calcium peroxide and cellulose.

2.5.2.2.2 Assignment of packing groups

Solid oxidising substances are assigned to a packing group according to the test procedure in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 34.4.1 (test O.1) or sub-section 34.4.3 (test O.3), in accordance with the following criteria: (a) Test O.1:

(i) Packing group I: any substance which, in the 4:1 or 1:1 sample-to-cellulose ratio (by mass) tested, exhibits a mean burning time less than the mean burning time of a 3:2 mixture, by mass, of potassium bromate and cellulose; (ii) Packing group II: any substance which, in the 4:1 or 1:1 sample-to-cellulose ratio (by mass) tested, exhibits a mean burning time equal to or less than the mean burning time of a 2:3 mixture (by mass) of potassium bromate and cellulose and the criteria for packing group I are not met; (iii) Packing group III: any substance which, in the 4:1 or 1:1 sample-to-cellulose ratio (by mass) tested, exhibits a mean burning time equal to or less than the mean burning time of a 3:7 mixture (by mass) of potassium bromate and cellulose and the criteria for packing groups I and II are not met; (iv) Not Division 5.1: any substance which, in both the 4:1 and 1:1 sample-to-cellulose ratio (by mass) tested, does not ignite and burn, or exhibits mean burning times greater than that of a 3:7 mixture (by mass) of potassium bromate and cellulose.

(b) Test O.3:

(i) Packing group I: any substance which, in the 4:1 or 1:1 sample-to-cellulose ratio (by mass) tested, exhibits a mean burning rate greater than the mean burning rate of a 3:1 mixture (by mass) of calcium peroxide and cellulose; (ii) Packing group II: any substance which, in the 4:1 or 1:1 sample-to-cellulose ratio (by mass) tested, exhibits a mean burning rate equal to or greater than the mean burning rate of a 1:1 mixture (by mass) of calcium peroxide and cellulose, and the criteria for packing group I are not met; (ii) Packing group III: any substance which, in the 4:1 or 1:1 sample-to-cellulose ratio (by mass) tested, exhibits a mean burning rate equal to or greater than the mean burning rate of a 1:2 mixture (by mass) of calcium peroxide and cellulose, and the criteria for packing groups I and II are not met; (iv) Not Division 5.1: any substance which, in both the 4:1 and 1:1 sample-to-cellulose ratio (by mass) tested, does not ignite and


burn, or exhibits a mean burning rate less than the mean burning rate of a 1:2 mixture (by mass) of calcium peroxide and cellulose.

6.11 Chapter 2.6 – Infectious substances

Currently faecal occult blood screening tests and blood or blood components collect for transfusion or transplantation are not subject to the ADG Code. Amendments clarify the intent of these changes.

6.12 Chapter 2.7 – Radioactive

Much of Chapter 2.7 (relating to Class 7 dangerous goods) has been deleted in ADG7.3. However, paragraph 2.7.2.1.1 and table 2.7.2.1.1 are included for information purposes. The current 2.7.2.1.1 also includes references to 2.7.2.2 to 2.7.2.5, which are not included in ADG7.3. It is necessary, however, to clarify how the assignment process works. Amend 2.7.2.1.1 to remove the unnecessary references to 2.7.2.2 to 2.7.2.5 and simplify the language of the clause to be consistent with UN18. Make the necessary amendments to Table 2.7.2.1.1. This includes a new heading and addition of UN3507. The reference to notes from UN18 are not however required.

6.13 Chapter 2.9 – Assignment to Class 9

A number of minor amendments are need to be made to the provisions for sub-division of Class 9 substances and articles. These reflect changes to UN numbers for dangerous goods. The amendments are related to amendments to special packaging instructions in Chapter 3.3. An impact of this amendment to ADG7.3 is that shipping documents may need to be amended.

2.9.2 ASSIGNMENT TO CLASS 9

The substances and articles of Class 9 are subdivided as follows: Substances which, on inhalation as fine dust, may endanger health 2212 ASBESTOS, AMPHIBOLE (amosite, tremolite, actinolite, anthophyllite, crocidolite) 2590 ASBESTOS, CHRYSOTILE Capacitors 3499 CAPACITOR, ELECTRIC DOUBLE LAYER (with an energy storage capacity greater than 0.3 Wh) 3508 CAPACITOR, ASYMMETRIC (with an energy storage capacity greater than 0.3Wh) Life-saving appliances 2990 LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES, SELF-INFLATING 3072 LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES NOT SELF-INFLATING containing dangerous goods as equipment 3268 SAFETY DEVICES, electrically initiated …


Other substances or articles presenting a danger during transport, but not meeting the definitions of another class: 1841 ACETALDEHYDE AMMONIA 1845 CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID (DRY ICE) 1931 ZINC DITHIONITE (ZINC HYDROSULPHITE) 1941 DIBROMODIFLUOROMETHANE 1990 BENZALDEHYDE 2071 AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILISER 2216 FISH MEAL (FISH SCRAP), STABILISED 2807 MAGNETISED MATERIAL 2969 CASTOR BEANS or 2969 CASTOR MEAL or 2969 CASTOR POMACE or 2969 CASTOR FLAKE 3166 ENGINE, INTERNAL COMBUSTION or 3166 VEHICLE, FLAMMABLE GAS POWERED or 3166 VEHICLE, FLAMMABLE LIQUID POWERED or 3166 ENGINE, FUEL CELL, FLAMMABLE GAS POWERED or 3166 ENGINE, FUEL CELL, FLAMMABLE LIQUID POWERED or 3166 VEHICLE, FUEL CELL, FLAMMABLE GAS POWERED or 3166 VEHICLE, FUEL CELL, FLAMMABLE LIQUID POWERED 3171 BATTERY-POWERED VEHICLE or 3171 BATTERY-POWERED EQUIPMENT 3316 CHEMICAL KIT or 3316 FIRST AID KIT 3334 AVIATION REGULATED LIQUID, N.O.S. 3335 AVIATION REGULATED SOLID, N.O.S. 3359 FUMIGATED CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT 3363 DANGEROUS GOODS IN MACHINERY or 3363 DANGEROUS GOODS IN APPARATUS 3509 PACKAGINGS, DISCARDED, EMPTY, UNCLEANED

6.14 Chapter 2.9 – Lithium batteries

These amendments reflect changes to the manual of tests and criteria and provide for transitional arrangements for batteries manufactured before 1 July 2003. An error in the paragraph numbering in ADG7.3 is also corrected. The paragraph labelled (d) is in fact the exceptions referenced as paragraph (e).

6.15 Chapter 3.2 – Dangerous goods list

A number of changes made to the dangerous goods list. These amendments will have the minor impact of requiring some labelling and marking changes but some amendments also allow for a wide range of packing and large packing to be used and may result in some costs savings. Section 3.2.4 is an alphabetical listing incorporating the “Alphabetical Index of Substances and Articles from UN14/15”, is updated by UN18 Section 3.2.5 lists some alternative proper shipping names that are valid for land transport within Australia only Section 3.2.6, reproduces the List of Generic and N.O.S. Proper Shipping Names from Appendix A of UN14/15 as updated by UN18.


UN No. (1)

Name and description (2)

Class (3)

SUB (4)

PG (5)

SP (6)

LQ (7)

Packing Instruc’t (8)

Special Packing Instructions (9)

Instructions (10)

Special Provisions (11)

0082 EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, TYPE B† 1.1D 0 P116 IBC100

PP61 PP62 B9

0222 AMMONIUM NITRATE 1.1D 370 0 P112 (b) or (c) IBC100

PP47 B2, B3, B17

0241 EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, TYPE E† 1.1D 0 P116 IBC100

PP61 PP62 B10

0331 EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, TYPE B†

(AGENT, BLASTING, TYPE B) 1.5D 0 P116

IBC100 PP61 PP62 PP64

T1 TP1 TP17 TP32

0332 EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, TYPE E†

(AGENT, BLASTING, TYPE E) 1.5D 0 P116

IBC100 PP61 PP62

T1 TP1 TP17 TP32

0503 SAFETY DEVICES, PYROTECHNIC††

1.4G 235 289

0 P135

1008 BORON TRIFLUORIDE 2.3 8 373 0 P200 1044 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS with

compressed or liquefied gas 2.2 225 120

ml P003 PP1

1082 TRIFLUOROCHLORO-ETHYLENE, STABILISED (REFRIGERANT GAS R 1113)

2.3 2.1 0 P200 T50

1210 PRINTING INK, flammable or PRINTING INK RELATED MATERIAL (including printing ink thinning or reducing compound), flammable

3 I 163 367 *

500 ml

P001 T11 TP1 TP8

3 II 163 367 *

5 L P001 IBC02

PP1 T4 TP1 TP8

3 III 163 223 367 *

5 L P001 IBC03 LP01

PP1 T2 TP1

1263 PAINT (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base) or PAINT RELATED MATERIAL (including paint thinning or reducing compound) (see 3.2.5 for relevant [AUST.] entries)

3 I 163 367 *

500 ml

P001 T11 TP1 TP8 TP28

3 II 163 *

5 L P001 IBC02

PP1 T4 TP1 TP8 TP28

3 III 163 223 *

5 L P001 IBC03 LP01

PP1 T2 TP1 TP29

1700 TEAR GAS CANDLES 6.1 4.1 0 P600 1942 AMMONIUM NITRATE with

not more than 0.2% combustible substances, including any organic substance calculated as carbon, to the exclusion of any other added substance

5.1 III 306 5 kg P002 IBC008 LP02

B3 T1 BK1 BK2 BK3

TP33

2016 AMMUNITION, TOXIC, NON-EXPLOSIVE without burster or expelling charge, non-fused

6.1 0 P600

2017 AMMUNITION, TEAR-PRODUCING, NON-EXPLOSIVE without burster or expelling charge, non-fused

6.1 8 0 P600

2212 ASBESTOS, AMPHIBOLE (amosite, tremolite, actinolite, anthophyllite, crocidolite)

9 II 168 274

1 kg P002 IBC008

PP37 B2, B4

T3 TP33

2590 ASBESTOS, CHRYSOTILE 9 III 168 5 kg P002 IBC008

PP37 B2, B3

T1 TP33

2910 RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, EXCEPTED PACKAGE - LIMITED QUANTITY OF MATERIAL

7 290 368

0 See chapter 1.5 of UN15

2911 RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, EXCEPTED PACKAGE -

7 290 0 See


UN No. (1)


Class (3)

SUB (4)

PG (5)

SP (6)

LQ (7)



Instructions (10)


INSTRUMENTS or ARTICLES chapter 1.5 of UN15

3066 PAINT (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base) or PAINT RELATED MATERIAL (including paint thinning or reducing compound) (see 3.2.5 for relevant [AUST.] entries)

8 II 163 367

1L P001 IBC002

T7 TP2 TP28

8 III 163 223 367

5L P001 IBC003

T4 TP1 TP29

3077 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.

9 III 274 331 335 375 AU01

5 kg P002 IBC008 LP02

PP12 B3

T1 BK2 BK3

TP33

3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.

9 III 274 331 335 375 AU01

5L P001 IBC003 LP01

PP1 T4 TP1 TP29

3089 METAL POWDER, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.

9 II 1 kg P002 IBC008

B2, B4 T3 TP33

9 II 223 5 kg P002 IBC008

B2, B4 T1 TP33

3090 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES (including lithium alloy batteries)

9 188 230 310 376 377

0 P903 P908 P909 LP903

P908 LP904

3091 LITHIUM METALBATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT or LITHIUM METALBATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT

9 188 230 360 376 377

0 P903 P908 P909 LP903

P908 LP904

3164 ARTICLES, PRESSURISED, PNEUMATIC or HYDRAULIC (containing non-flammable gas)

2.2 283 371

120 ml

P003

3268 SAFETY DEVICES, electrically initiated

9 280 289

0 P902 LP902

3292 BATTERIES, CONTAINING SODIUM, or CELLS, CONTAINING SODIUM

4.3 239 0 P408

3316 CHEMICAL KIT or FIRST AID KIT

9 II 251 340

See SP 251 in Chapter 3.3

P901

3316 CHEMICAL KIT or FIRST AID KIT

9 III 251 340

See SP 251 in Chapter 3.3

P901

3356 OXYGEN GENERATOR, CHEMICAL†

5.1 284 0 P500

3375 AMMONIUM NITRATE EMULSION or SUSPENSION or GEL, intermediate for blasting explosives

5.1 II 309 0 P505 IBC002

B16

T1 T2

TP1 TP9 TP17 TP32

3393 ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, SOLID, PYROPHORIC, WATER -REACTIVE

4.2 4.3 I 274 0 P404 PP86 T21 TP7 TP33 TP36 TP41


UN No. (1)


Class (3)

SUB (4)

PG (5)

SP (6)

LQ (7)



Instructions (10)


3394 ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, PYROPHORIC, WATER- REACTIVE

4.2 4.3 I 274 0 P400 PP86 T21 TP2 TP7 TP36 TP41

3395 ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, SOLID, WATERREACTIVE

4.3 I 274 0 P403 T9 TP7 TP33 TP36 TP41

4.3 II 274 500 g

P410 IBC04

T3 TP33 TP36 TP41

4.3 III 223 274

1 kg P410 IBC06

T1 TP33 TP36 TP41

3396 ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, SOLID, WATER - REACTIVE, FLAMMABLE

4.3 4.1 I 274 0 P403 T9 TP7 TP33 TP36 TP41

4.3 4.1 II 274 500 g

P410 IBC04

T3 TP33 TP36 TP41

4.3 4.1 III 223 274

1 kg P410 IBC06

T1 TP33 TP36 TP41

3397 ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, SOLID, WATERREACTIVE, SELF-HEATING

4.3 4.2 I 274 0 P403 T9 TP7 TP33 TP36 TP41

4.3 4.2 II 274 500 g

P410 IBC04

T3 TP33 TP36 TP41

4.3 4.2 III 223 274

1 kg P410 IBC06

T1 TP33 TP36 TP41

3398 ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, WATER - REACTIVE

4.3 I 274 0 P402 T13 TP2 TP7 TP36 TP41

4.3 II 274 500 ml

P001 IBC001

T7 TP2 TP7 TP36 TP41

4.3 III 223 274

1 L P001 IBC02


3399 ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, WATER - REACTIVE, FLAMMABLE

4.3 3 I 274 0 P402 T13 TP2 TP7 TP36 TP41

4.3 3 II 274 500 ml

P001 IBC01


4.3 3 III 223 274

1 L P001 IBC02


3469 PAINT, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base) or PAINT RELATED MATERIAL, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE (including paint thinning or reducing compound)

3 8 I 163 367

0 P001 T11 TP2 TP27

3 8 II 163 367

1L P001 IBC002

T7 TP2 TP8 TP28

3 8 III 163 5L P001 T4 TP1


UN No. (1)


Class (3)

SUB (4)

PG (5)

SP (6)

LQ (7)



Instructions (10)


223 367

IBC003 TP29

3470 PAINT, CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base) or PAINT RELATED MATERIAL CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE (including paint thinning or reducing compound)

8 3 II 163 367

1L P001 IBC002

T7 TP2 TP8 TP28

3480 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES (including lithium ion polymer batteries)

9 188 230 310 348 376 377

0 P903 P908 P909 LP903

P908 LP904

3481 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT or LITHIUM ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT

9 188 230 310 348 376 377

0 P903 P908 P909 LP903

P908 LP904

3499 CAPACITOR, ELECTRIC DOUBLE LAYER (with an energy storage capacity greater than 0.3 Wh)

9 361 0 P003

3506 MERCURY CONTAINED IN MANUFACTURED ARTICLES

8 6.1 366 5 kg P003 PP90

3507 URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE, RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, EXCEPTED PACKAGE, less than 0.1 kg per package, non-fissile or fissile-excepted

8 7 I 317 369

0 P805

3508 CAPACITOR, ASYMMETRIC (with an energy storage capacity greater than 0.3Wh)

9 372 0 P003

3509 PACKAGINGS, DISCARDED, EMPTY, UNCLEANED

9 374 0

3510 ADSORBED GAS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.

2.1 274 0 P208

3511 ADSORBED GAS, N.O.S. 2.2 274 P208 3512 ADSORBED GAS, TOXIC,

N.O.S. 2.3 274 0 P208

3513 ADSORBED GAS, OXIDIZING, N.O.S.

2.2 5.1 274 0 P208

3514 ADSORBED GAS, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.

2.3 2.1 274 0 P208

3515 ADSORBED GAS, TOXIC, OXIDIZING, N.O.S.

2.3 5.1 274 0 P208

3516 ADSORBED GAS, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.

2.3 8 274 0 P208

3517 ADSORBED GAS, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.

2.3 2.1 8

274 0 P208

3518 ADSORBED GAS, TOXIC, OXIDIZING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.

2.3 5.1 8

274 0 P208

3519 BORON TRIFLUORIDE, ADSORBED

2.3 8 0 P208

3520 CHLORINE, ADSORBED 2.3 5.1 8

0 P208

3521 SILICON 2.3 8 0 P208


UN No. (1)


Class (3)

SUB (4)

PG (5)

SP (6)

LQ (7)



Instructions (10)


TETRAFLUORIDE, ADSORBED

3522 ARSINE, ADSORBED 2.3 2.1 0 P208 3523 GERMANE, ADSORBED 2.3 2.1 O P208 3524 PHOSPHORUS

PENTAFLUORIDE, ADSORBED

2.3 8 0 P208

3525 PHOSPHINE, ADSORBED 2.3 2.1 0 P208 3526 HYDROGEN SELENIDE,

ADSORBED 2.3 2.1 0 P208

6.16 Chapter 3.3 – Special provisions

Amend the special provisions applicable to certain articles or substances in Chapter 3.3 of ADG7.3. Some amendments will have a minor impact of requiring shipping document, packing or marking changes. Some amendments remove regulatory burdens or clarify existing requirements. The amendment to SP122 has the benefit of requiring the identification of any corrosive hazard. Add new special provisions 367 to 377 from UN18 also need to be inserted. A paragraph numbering error in special provision 363 is also corrected.

6.17 Chapter 3.4 – Limited quantities

There are new versions of 3.4.7 and 3.4.8. These provisions regulate the marking of packages containing limited quantities. An amendment to 3.4.9 is also required. The amendments clarify existing requirements and will only impact on those who have misinterpreted previous requirements.

Figure 3.4.1


Figure 3.4.2

6.18 Chapter 4.1 – Minor amendments

The amendment to be inserted allow for the use of supplementary packing methods in addition to those already required by ADG7.3.

6.19 Chapter 4.1 – Packing instructions amendments

Amend various packing instructions. The amendments will have a minor impact on anyone who has misinterpreted the existing requirements for dimensions of labels (P650 and P904). The amendment to P505 allows for the use of IBCs to transport UN3375, which has been already allowed by some competent authorities. Add amendments to: P003 PACKING INSTRUCTION P114(a) PACKING INSTRUCTION P116 PACKING INSTRUCTION P131 PACKING INSTRUCTION P137 PACKING INSTRUCTION P404 PACKING INSTRUCTION P501 PACKING INSTRUCTION P502 PACKING INSTRUCTION P504 PACKING INSTRUCTION P601 PACKING INSTRUCTION P602 PACKING INSTRUCTION P650 PACKING INSTRUCTION P802 PACKING INSTRUCTION P901 PACKING INSTRUCTION P903 PACKING INSTRUCTION P904 PACKING INSTRUCTION P906 PACKING INSTRUCTION

6.20 Chapter 4.1 – New packing instructions

Some new packing instructions are required to be added to Chapter 4.1 of ADG7.3: P208 applies to Class 2 Adsorbed Gas. P505 applies to UN 3375 P805 applies to UN 3507 P909 applies to UN 3090, 3091, 3480 and 3481 P909 applies to UN 3090, 3091, 3480 and 3481


6.21 Chapter 4.1 – Intermediate bulk container packing instructions

A few minor amendments are required to the packing instructions for intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). The amendment to IBC006 to include special packing instruction B16 includes provides that a competent authority may allow metal IBCs or type 31A or 31N to be used to transport UN3375 (ammonium nitrate emulsion which is usually used for blasting explosives). It has been proposed that in Australia this amendment be further restricted to prohibit the transport of UN3375 in these types of IBC. This derogation is not supported as it is unnecessary and would introduce an additional regulatory burden to the use of such IBCs if they are built to be suitable for the transport of UN3375. Amend: IBC02 PACKING INSTRUCTION IBC04 PACKING INSTRUCTION IBC05 PACKING INSTRUCTION IBC06 PACKING INSTRUCTION IBC07 PACKING INSTRUCTION IBC08 PACKING INSTRUCTION IBC100 PACKING INSTRUCTION

6.22 Chapter 4.1 – Large Packing – New packing instructions

Two new packing instructions for large packing of lithium batteries. These allow for the transport of larger lithium batteries. Add: LP903 PACKING INSTRUCTION LP904 PACKING INSTRUCTION

6.23 Chapter 4.1 – Other minor amendments for chapters 4.1 and 4.2

These amendments will cause minor additional costs in placarding but will have the safety benefit of requiring the identification of corrosive materials.

A note is also included under 4.1.9 to explain to readers where information about the requirements for the transport by road or rail of Class 7 can be found. Add: T23 PORTABLE TANK INSTRUCTION This portable tank instruction applies to self-reactive substances of Division 4.1 and organic peroxides of Division 5.2. The general provisions of section 4.2.1 and the requirements of section 6.7.2 must be met.


Specifies a minimum size 12 mm: “OVERPACK” “UN” “SALVAGE”


Note: The size requirement for, “OVERPACK”, “UN” and “SALVAGE” marking must apply as from 1 January 2016.

Note: Cylinders of 60L water capacity or less marked with a UN number in

accordance with the provisions of this Code up to 1 July 2015 need not comply with this provision until the next periodic inspection, or 1 July 2018, whichever occurs first.

Note: Packages that do not comply with this clause may not comply with

marking requirements outside Australia. AND:

packages containing environmentally hazardous substances UN Nos. 3077 and 3082 must be durably marked with the environmentally hazardous substance mark:

Environmentally hazardous substance mark

Figure 5.2.3 Figure 5.2.4

Two black or red arrows on white or suitable contrasting

background. The rectangular border is optional”

Other labels must be configured as shown in Figure 5.2.5.

or


Figure 5.2.5

Class/division label

* The class or, for divisions 5.1 and 5.2, the division number must be shown in the bottom corner. ** Additional text/numbers/letters must (if mandatory) or may (if optional) be shown in this bottom half. *** The class or division symbol or, for divisions 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6, the division number and for Model No 7E the word “FISSILE” must be shown in this top half . Labels must be displayed on a background of contrasting colour, or must have either a dotted or solid outer boundary line. The label must be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45 degrees (diamond-shaped). The minimum dimensions must be 100mm x 100mm and the minimum width of the line inside the edge forming the diamond must be 2mm. The line inside the edge must be parallel and 5mm from the outside of that line to the edge of the label. The line inside the edge on the upper half of the label must be the same colour as the symbol and the line inside the edge on the lower half of the label must be the same colour as the class or division number in the bottom corner. Where dimensions are not specified, all features must be in approximate proportion to those shown. If the size of the package so requires the dimensions may be reduced, provided the symbols and other elements of the label remain clearly visible. The line inside the edge must remain 5mm to the edge of the label. The minimum width of the line inside the edge must remain 2mm. Dimensions for cylinders must comply with 5.2.2.2.1.2. Note: The provisions of edition 7.3 of this Code may continue to be applied until 31 December 2016. When so applied, provisions of edition 7.4 shall not apply until 31 December 2016.


These amendments clarify or improve existing requirements and should only impose minimal, if any, costs in amending existing markings, labels and placards. Many of the new requirements are also subject to transitional arrangements to allow industry time to comply. Add:


Figure 5.3.0

Placard (except for class 7)

The placard must be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45 degrees (diamond-shaped). The minimum dimensions must be 250mm x250 mm (to the edge of the placard). The line inside the edge must be parallel and 12.5mm from the outside of that line to the edge of the placard. The symbol and line inside the edge must correspond in colour to the label for the class or division of the dangerous goods in question. The class or division symbol/numeral must be positioned and sized in proportion to those prescribed in 5.2.2.2 for the corresponding class or division of the dangerous goods in question. The placard must display the number of the class or division (and for goods in Class 1, the compatibility group letter) of the dangerous goods in question in the manner prescribed in 5.2.2.2 for the corresponding label, in digits not less than 25 mm high. Where dimensions are not specified, all features must be in approximate proportion to those shown. Note: The provisions of 5.3.1.2.1 from edition 7.3 of this Code may continue to be applied until 31 December 2016.

Elevated temperature substance mark Amend the elevated temperature substance mark:

5.3.2.2.1 Cargo transport units containing a substance that is transported or offered for transport in a liquid state at a temperature equal to or exceeding 100°C, in a solid state at a temperature equal to or exceeding 240°C must bear on each side and on each end the mark shown in Figure 5.3.4.

5.3.2.2.2 Despite 5.3.2.2.1, where the prescribed mark for carriage at elevated temperature is incorporated as a subsidiary risk label in an emergency information panel, the sides of the triangle must measure at least 150mm.


Figure 5.3.4

Mark for carriage at elevated temperature

The marking must be an equilateral triangle. The colour of the mark must be red. The minimum dimension of the sides must be 250mm. Where dimensions are not specified, all features must be in approximate proportion to those shown. Note: The provisions of 5.3.2.2 from edition 7.3 of this Code may continue to be applied until 31 December 2016. 5.3.2.3.2 The environmentally hazardous substance mark for cargo transport units must be as described in 5.2.1.6.3 and Figure 5.2.2, except that the minimum dimensions must be 250 mm x 250 mm. Note: The requirements of 5.3.2.3.2 shall apply as from 1st January 2017. 5.3.2.3.3 If the environmentally hazardous substance mark is incorporated in an emergency information panel, the sides of the mark must measure at least 150mm. Note: 5.3.2.3.3 was 5.3.2.3.2 in previous editions of the ADG Code but was renumbered to accommodate the inclusion of 5.3.2.3.2 from the UN Model Regulations.


The amendments clarify or improve existing requirements and should only impose minimal, if any, costs in amending existing markings, labels and placards. Many of the new requirements are also subject to transitional arrangements to allow industry time to comply.


Add:

5.5.2.3.2 The fumigation warning mark must be as shown in Figure 5.5.1.

Figure 5.5.1

Fumigation warning mark

The marking must be a rectangle. The minimum dimensions must be 400mm wide x 300mm high and the minimum width of the outer line must be 2mm. The marking must be in black print on a white background with lettering not less than 25mm high. Where dimensions are not specified, all features must be in approximate proportion to those shown. Note: The provisions of 5.5.2.3.2 from edition 7.3 of the ADG Code may continue to be applied until 31 December 2016. 5.5.3.1.3 Dangerous goods used for cooling or conditioning portable tanks or MEGCs during transport are not subject to this section. 5.5.3.1.4 Cargo transport units containing substances used for cooling or conditioning purposes include cargo transport units containing substances used for cooling or conditioning purposes inside packages as well as cargo transport units with unpackaged substances used for cooling or conditioning purposes. 5.5.3.2.2 When dangerous goods are loaded in cargo transport units containing substances used for cooling or conditioning purposes any provisions of this Code relevant to these dangerous goods apply in addition to the provisions of this section. 5.5.3.2.4 Persons engaged in the handling or transport of cargo transport units containing substances used for cooling or conditioning purposes must be trained commensurate with their responsibilities.

Amend the text to read:

5.5.3.6 Marking of cargo transport units 5.5.3.6.1 Cargo transport units containing dangerous goods used for cooling or conditioning purposes must be marked with a warning mark, as specified in 5.5.3.6.2 affixed at each access point in a location where it will be easily seen by

* Insert details as appropriate

DANGER

THIS UNIT IS UNDER FUMIGATION WITH ( fumigant name* ) APPLIED ON

( date* )

( time* )

Minimum dimension 400 mm

Min

imum

dim

ensio

n 30

0 m

m


persons opening or entering the cargo transport unit. This mark must remain on the cargo transport unit until the following provisions are met: (a) The cargo transport unit has been ventilated to remove harmful concentrations of

coolant or conditioner; and (b) The cooled or conditioned goods have been unloaded. 5.5.3.6.2 The warning mark must be as shown in Figure 5.5.2

Figure 5.5.2

Coolant/conditioning warning mark for cargo transport units

* Insert proper shipping name of the coolant/conditioner. The lettering must be in capitals, all be on one line and must be at least 25 mm high. If the length of the proper shipping name is too long to fit in the space provided, the lettering may be reduced to the maximum size possible to fit. For example: CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID ** Insert “AS COOLANT” or “AS CONDITIONER” as appropriate. The lettering must be in capitals, all be on one line and be at least 25mm high The marking must be a rectangle. The minimum dimensions must be 150mm wide x 250mm high. The word “WARNING” must be in red or white and be at least 25mm high. Where dimensions are not specified, all features must be in approximate proportion to those shown. Note: The provisions of 5.5.3.6.2 from version 7.3 of this Code may continue to be applied until 31 December 2016.


5.5.3.7 Documentation 5.5.3.7.1 Documents (such as a bill of lading or cargo manifest) associated with the transport of cargo transport units containing or having contained substances used for cooling or conditioning purposes and have not been completely ventilated before transport must include the following information: (a) the UN number preceded by the letters "UN"; and (b) the proper shipping name followed by the words "AS COOLANT" or "AS CONDITIONER" as appropriate. For example: UN 1845, CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID, AS COOLANT.

6.27 Chapter 6.1 – Packaging minor amendment

These amendments clarify or improve existing requirements and should only impose minimal, if any, costs in amending existing markings, labels and placards. Many of the new requirements are also subject to transitional arrangements to allow industry time to comply. Amend to Chapter 6.1. (e) the last two digits of the year during which the packaging was manufactured. Packagings of types lH and 3H must also be appropriately marked with the month of manufacture; Note: Other methods that provide the minimum required information in a durable, visible and legible form are also acceptable.

6.28 Chapter 6.2 – Packaging minor amendments

Amendments include specifying use by dates for gas cylinders and fitted components. Transition periods have been included and receptacles manufactured to the standard required at the date of manufacture may continue to be used subject to existing periodic inspection requirements. Add and amend: Table 6.2.2.1.1 Table 6.2.2.1.2 Table 6.2.2.1.3 and for the porous material in the cylinder; Table 6.2.2.1.4 Table 6.2.2.1.5 Table 6.2.2.2 Table 6.2.2.3 Table 6.2.2.4 Amend marking of refillable UN pressure receptacles. Amend marking of bundles of cylinders. Add and amend receptacles containing.


6.29 Chapter 6.5 – Minor packaging amendments

Clarifies labels for stackable or non stackable loads.


IBCs capable of being stacked IBCs NOT capable of being stacked Add amended text.

Note: The provisions of 6.5.2.2.2 from edition 7.3 of this Code may continue to be applied to all IBCs manufactured, repaired or remanufactured between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2016.

Add:

IBCs manufactured after 1 January 2011 must bear appropriate markings. An example of an appropriate marking method is:

Note: Other methods that provide the minimum required information in a durable, visible and legible form are also acceptable.

6.30 Chapter 6.6 – Minor packaging mendments Marking of large salvage packagings. Add example.


Add stackable sign with dimensions:


Large packagings capable of being stacked Large packagings NOT

capable of being stacked

Amend text to describe labels. Applies to all large packagings manufactured, repaired or remanufactured as from 1 January 2015. The provisions of edition 7.3 of this Code may continue to be applied to all large packagings manufactured, repaired or remanufactured between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2016. Amend text to describe testing of large packaging.

6.31 Chapter 6.7 – Minor packaging amendments

Marking must be durably marked.


7. UN 18 – Corrigendum amendments Two Corrigendum to UN18 have been released. The first was released in September 2013 and the second in January 2014. The amendments are consequential on amendments in UN18 to lamps containing dangerous goods (1.1.1.9), the testing for solid oxidising substances (2.5.2.2.2), and an amendment to packing instruction P200 for UN1058 to remove a test pressure requirement. Add to: P200 PACKING INSTRUCTION … Table 2 …

UN No. Name and description

Class or Division

Sub risk

LC50 ml/m3

Cylinders

Tubes

Pressure drums

Bundles of cylinders

MEGCs

Test period, years

Test pressure, bar *

Filling ratio

Special packing provisions

1058 LIQUEFIED GASES, non-flammable, charged with nitrogen, carbon dioxide or air

2.2 X X X X X 10