Transportation of dangerous goods - New Brunswick

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 New Brunswick in 1996.

Commercial motor vehicles carrying dangerous goods (and overwide vehicles) must report to the Confederation Bridge office prior to crossing the bridge to Prince Edward Island. Take Exit 47 on Route 16 and follow the signs to the office.

Trucks entering New Brunswick are required to have proof of one million dollars in public liability and damage insurance; two million dollars in public liability and damage insurance for dangerous goods carriers.

Dangerous goods contacts

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

Bill Adams
Department of Public Safety
364 Argyle Street
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-5376
Fax: (506) 444-5950
Email: Bill.Adams@gnb.ca

Eric Howatt
Director, Compliance and Regulatory Services
Safety Services Division
Department of Public Safety
364 Argyle Street, 1^st Floor
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 457-7822
Fax: (506) 453-3044
Email: Eric.Howatt@gnb.ca

Provincial/Territorial regulatory agencies

Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Department of Transportation
Kings Place, York Tower
Room 570
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-2407
Fax: (506) 453-3076

Hazardous waste

The Used Oil Regulation (2002-19) - Clean Environment Act requires that any person transporting used oil must apply for and obtain a Carrier Approval ($500) to transport the used oil.

Any person wishing to transport in excess of 25 litres of used oil to, from, or within New Brunswick, unless expressly exempted from the requirement in accordance with N.B. Regulation 2002-19 should contact the Department of Environment at (506) 453-7945 or email uop/pghu@gnb.ca.

Other questions regarding hazardous waste may be directed to:

Department of the Environment
Project Assessments & Approval
Technical Approval Section
364 Argyle Street
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 457-4848
Fax: (506) 453-2390

To report oil, pesticide, chemical spills, and other environmental emergencies, call (800) 565-1633.

Other agencies

Enforcement

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
"J" Division Headquarters
P.O. Box 3900
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 4Z8
Telephone: (506) 453-3443

Weigh scales and carrier compliance services

Salisbury

East Bound, Route 2
Telephone: (506) 372-3275
Fax: (506) 372-3276

West Bound, Route 2
Telephone: (506) 372-3290
Fax: (506) 372-3289