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GM 2 – Legislation
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Topics of Chapter 02
2.1 International Regulations
2.2 National Regulations
2.3 Reference Manuals
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2.1
International Regulations
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2.1.1
International Civil Aviation Organization, Annex 18 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation
Note to Instructor:
Show Annex 18
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The Convention on International Civil Aviation (also known as Chicago Convention), was signed on 7 December 1944 by 52 States.
Pending ratification of the Convention by 26 States, the Provisional International Civil Aviation Organization (PICAO) was established. It functioned from 6 June 1945 until 4 April 1947.
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By 5 March 1947 the 26th ratification was received.
ICAO came into being on 4 April 1947.
In October of the same year, ICAO became a specialized agency of the United Nations linked to Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
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The Convention on International Civil Aviation set forth the purpose of ICAO:
"WHEREAS the future development of international civil aviation can greatly help to create and preserve friendship and understanding among the nations and peoples of the world, yet its abuse can become a threat to the general security; and
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WHEREAS it is desirable to avoid friction and to promote that co-operation between nations and peoples upon which the peace of the world depends;
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THEREFORE, the undersigned governments having agreed on certain principles and arrangements in order that international civil aviation may be developed in a safe and orderly manner and that international air transport services may be established on the basis of equality of opportunity and operated soundly and economically;
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Have accordingly concluded this Convention to that end.“
The Convention is supported by eighteen annexes containing standards and recommended practices (SARPs). The annexes are amended regularly by ICAO.
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Annex 18 was developed to respond to a demand by Contracting States for an internationally agreed upon set of provisions addressing the transportation of dangerous goods by air.
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These provisions are based upon the Recommendations of the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the Regulations for the Safe transport of Radioactive Material of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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UN Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS Model Regulations
Note to Instructor:
The UN Committee of Experts are found in a document title “Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS Model Regulations”
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IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 1996 Edition (Revised) No. TS-R-1 (ST-1, Revised)
Note to Instructor:
The International Atomic Energy Agency Recommendation are found in a document title: “Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 1996 Edition (Revised) No. TS-R-1 (ST-1, Revised)”
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Note to Instructor:
Explain the source of information leading to Annex 18.
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All amendments to Annex 18 are approved by the Council following a recommendation from the Dangerous Goods Panel of the Air Navigation Commission and consultation with States.
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2.1.2
ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
Note to Instructor:
Show the ICAO TI
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2.1.2 International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions
The International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe transport of Dangerous Goods by Air contain the detailed technical material needed to support the broad provisions of Annex 18 providing a fully comprehensive set of international regulations.
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The ICAO TI’s can also be amended by the Council, following a recommendation from the Dangerous Goods Panel of the Air Navigation Commission.
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The Standard and Recommended Practices are contained in the Annex 18 and the Technical Instructions contain all the detailed instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air.
Note to Instructor:
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Annex 18
CHAPTER 3. CLASSIFICATION
“The classification of an article or substance shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Technical Instructions.”
Note to Instructor:
Explain the extract from Annex 18
Explain that this text is converted into a full Part (Part 2) in the ICAO Technical Instructions.
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They are published biennially.
Edition
Edition
Edition
Note to Instructor:
Remind them of the current edition
Advise them also of the Addendum published from time to time. One was published on August 1st, 2008.
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2.1.3
ICAO Supplement to the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
Note to Instructor:
Show the trainee the supplement
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2.1.3 International Civil Aviation Organization Supplement to the Technical Instructions
The Supplement to the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air provides information that is primarily of interest to States.
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Certain dangerous goods, which are normally forbidden (identified in Table 3-1 of the TI’s by Special Provision A-1, A-2 or A-109), may be specifically authorized for air transport by approval of the appropriate national authority.
The Supplement to the TI’s provides information to State for the processing of approvals or exemptions.
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Note to Instructor:
Walk the trainee through the example
UN1089 Acetaldehyde
Forbidden on passenger aircraft (ICAO TI)
Special provision A1
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Walk the trainee through the example
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Forbidden on passenger aircraft (ICAO TI)
Special provision A1
FORBIDDEN
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A1 This commodity may be transported on passenger aircraft only with the prior approval of the appropriate authority of the State of Origin under the written conditions established by that authority.
The conditions must include the quantity limitations and packing requirements and these must comply with S-3;1.2.2 of the Supplement.
Note to Instructor:
Walk the trainee through the example
The text is from special provision A1 of the TI
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S3;1.2.2 In the case of Special Provision A1, dangerous goods may be transported on passenger aircraft with the prior approval of the appropriate authority of the State of Origin provided that the quantity per package does not exceed the quantity shown in Table S-3-1 and the packing is in accordance with the packing
instruction indicated by Table S-3-1.
Note to Instructor:
The text is from S-3;1.2.2 of the Supplement.
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The detailed requirements of the packing instruction are given in Part S-4, unless they already appear in the Technical Instructions.
A copy of the document of approval showing the quantity limitations and packing requirements must accompany the consignment.
Approval is not required for transport on cargo aircraft in these cases.
Note to Instructor:
The text is from S-3;1.2.2 of the Supplement.
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1 Litre
Note to Instructor:
Walk the trainee through the example
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Forbidden on passenger aircraft (ICAO TI) but can be allowed up to 1L as per the supplement.
UN1089 Acetaldehyde
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National Regulations
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2.2 National Regulations
2.2.1 It is assumed that Annex 18 and the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by air are included directly or by reference in the National Regulation.
In absence of reference in the National Regulation, legal guidance should be sought to develop an appropriate legal framework.
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Malaysia Civil Aviation Regulations PART VII - OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT Chapter 5 : General Provisions
(1) Subject to subregulation (2) to (8), the relevant provisions of Annex 18 and the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (hereinafter referred to as "the Technical Instructions"), as amended from time to time, shall apply to …
Note to Instructor:
Example of a link to a national legislation (Malaysia)
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… the transport of dangerous goods in an aircraft to, from or through the territory under the jurisdiction of Malaysia or to their transport in an aircraft operated by the holder of an air operator's certificate issued in Malaysia, wherever the goods may be, except as provided in subregulation (10).
Note to Instructor:
Example of a link to a national legislation (Malaysia)
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Australia Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 
" Compliance with Technical Instructions – operators
(2) It is a condition of the carriage of dangerous goods on an aircraft that the operator of the aircraft complies with:
(a) the requirements (if any) of the Technical Instructions limiting the quantity of such goods that may be carried on the aircraft; or..."
Note to Instructor:
Example of a link to the ICAO TI in a national legislation (Australia)
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Reference Manuals
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2.3 Reference Manuals
2.3.1 Whilst this procedures manual only makes reference to the Technical Instructions, in order to carry out some of the inspections identified, it may be necessary to use one of the reference manuals most commonly used by the operators, among these are:
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the International Air Transport Association's “Dangerous Goods Regulations” (IATA Regulations), and
Note to Instructor:
Explain that the more restrictive provision are usually indicated by a pointing finger.
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Labelmaster’s “Air International Regulations for Shippers of Dangerous Goods” (AIR Shippers)
Note to Instructor:
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2.3.2 Both documents must reflect as a minimum, all the ICAO Technical Instructions provisions.
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End of Unit GM-02
Daniel J. Sylvestre
Superintendent, Dangerous Goods
TRANSPORT CANADA
National Operations – Airlines Division
Tel: 1 (514) / Fax: 1 (514)
Web:
700 Leigh Capreol, Suite 2093 (NAROA), Dorval, Quebec H4Y 1G7, CANADA
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