Transportation of dangerous goods - Alberta

Dangerous goods transport

An agreement respecting administration of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 was signed by representatives of Transport Canada and the Province of Alberta in 2007.

Dangerous goods contacts

The Dangerous Goods and Rail Safety Branch has inspectors throughout the province. It also utilizes designated highway inspectors who belong to other enforcement agencies such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), municipal police, and Inspection Services' Transport Officers.

Federal-provincial/Territorial dangerous goods coordinators and TDG task force members

Director Terry Wallace
Dangerous Goods and Rail Safety Branch
Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation
Twin Atria Building
1^st Floor, 4999 98^th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3
Telephone: (780) 427-7508
Fax: (780) 422-9193
Email: terry.wallace@gov.ab.ca

Provincial/Territorial regulatory agencies

Director, Dangerous Goods Railway Safety Branch
Traffic Safety Services
Alberta Transportation and Utilities
2^nd Floor, Twin Atria Building
4999 98^th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3
Telephone: (780) 415-0686
Fax: (780) 427-1044

For information on Dangerous Goods Permits for Equivalent Level of Safety, the application process, and a description of precedent permits in use, contact:

Dangerous Goods Railway Safety Branch
Coordination and Information Centre
4999 98^th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3
Telephone: (780) 422-9600
Fax: (780) 427-1044

Hazardous waste

Alberta Environment has responsibility for regulating the transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous wastes. Alberta Environment uses a manifest system to track the movement of hazardous waste from its place of generation to its point of receipt. Call (780) 427-0666 to obtain copies of the manifest form; a hazardous waste carrier number is required for transporters. Call (780) 427-0637 for an application.

Branch Head
Division of Chemicals Assessment and Management
Alberta Environment
Oxbridge
9820 - 106^th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J6
Telephone: (403) 427-5847
Fax: (403) 422-3625

Other agencies

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch
#401 4920-51 Street
Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6K8
Telephone: (403) 340-5225
Fax: (403) 340-5074