Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail

Designation Number:
CAN/CGSB-43.147
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
45.060.20
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

Scope

Note: The title was updated by the responsible SDO on October 14, 2020. 

The standard applies to the design, manufacture, maintenance and qualification of tank cars and the selection and use of large means of containment or transport units used in the handling, offering for transport or transporting of dangerous goods by rail of Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and Division 6.1. This standard does not apply to large means of containment that are used exclusively for non-dangerous goods.

Project need:

Project Need
• Technical update of standard is proposed • Regulations applicable to standard are being revised

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