Transportation of dangerous goods - British Columbia

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 British Columbia in 2004.

British Columbia 's Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) program promotes safety in the province in conjunction with the federal TDG Program. The provincial program is limited to road transportation, while the federal program focuses on all transportation modes and the inter-jurisdictional movement of dangerous goods.

Dangerous goods contacts

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

Perry Therrien
CVSA & TDG Manager
Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement
128 - 447 Columbia Street
Kamloops, British Columbia V2C 2T3
Telephone: (250) 371-3859
Fax: (250) 371-3848
Email: Perry.Therrien@gov.bc.ca

Provincial/Territorial regulatory agencies

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Compliance & Consumer Services Branch
Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement Division
P.O. Box 9250
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 9L2
Telephone: (250) 952-0577
Fax: (250) 952-0578

Hazardous waste

The Hazard Management Policy Reviews Unit and the Business Section in Victoria, in conjunction with the ministry's regional staff, are responsible for the Hazardous Waste Management Program in British Columbia.

The Hazardous Waste Transport Licence authorizes a firm or individual to transport hazardous waste within the province of British Columbia under the conditions as specified on the licence.

Questions regarding the Hazardous Waste Transport Licence or to obtain an application packet, contact the Environmental Management Branch in Victoria, British Columbia at (250) 387-2049.

General questions about transporting hazardous waste in British Columbia may be directed to the Ministry of Environment at:

Telephone: (250) 387-3205
Fax: (250) 953-3856
Email: hazwaste@victoria1.gov.bc.ca