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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.
Provincial regulations concerning road transportation are incorporated from the federal standard, resulting in a high degree of harmonization among the British Columbia, federal, and other provincial requirements.
The provincial regulations focus on:
Miscellaneous requirements include evidence of financial responsibility and local government control of transport on highways.
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
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