1. 1 Shane Kelley Office of International Standards International Update DGAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation

2. 2 International Harmonization Objectives Hazardous Materials Transportation Law encourages harmonization –Enhances safety, compliance and facilitates trade –Discretion to maintain more stringent standards for safety; or to not adopt a standard due to negligible safety benefit/economic impact PHMSA promotes high transportation safety standards consistent with the HMR –Risk based and supported by data

3. 3 UN Model Regulations Harmonization Status 14th Revised Edition Adopted Jan 1, 2007 in: –IMDG Code, Amdt. 33 –2007-2008 ICAO TI –U.S. HMR (Via HM-215I) –ADR/RID 15th Revised Edition Finalized Dec 2006: –Implementation schedule: January 1, 2009 –HM-215J – Final Rule in Progress 16th Revised Edition Work In Progress: –Implementation schedule: January 1, 2011 –Will be finalized December, 2008

4. 4 HM 215-J Highlights (UN 15 th Revised Edition) Issues considered in HM-215J: –Excepted Quantity Provisions –Provisions for Fuel Cells –Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) requirements

5. 5 Excepted Quantities

6. 6 Fuel Cells New shipping descriptions added to accommodate fuel cells containing: –Hydrogen in a metal hydride –Water-reactive substances –Liquefied flammable gas –Corrosive substances

7. 7 Vibration Test and Marking for IBCs Vibration test –Existing US requirement not previously required internationally, no changes proposed to US requirements New maximum permitted stacking load/do not stack marking –applies to all IBCs manufactured, repaired or remanufactured as from 1 January 2011 Minimum Size: 100 mm x 100 mm

8. Marine Pollutants We proposed to: Maintain current HMR requirements and exceptions for marine pollutants –1%/10% mixtures provision maintained Allow classification based on new criteria implemented within the IMDG Code HMR list will continue to be revised in future consistent with the listing in the IMDG Code

9. GHS Harmonization Status Physical hazard criteria aligned with GHS via HM-215I –flammable liquids –toxic materials Hazardous Substance list –Discuss with EPA –Other than aquatic toxicity Criteria for marine pollutants –IMO aligning with GHS for 2009-2010 IMDG Code –PHMSA proposed actions in 215J

10. 10 Current UN Issues (16 th Revised Edition) 2007-2008 UN Work Schedule 4 Sub-Committee of Experts on the TDG meetings –31st session, July 2007 –32nd session, December 2007 –33rd session, June 30 – July 8, 2008 –34th session, December 2008 Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) –4th session, December 2008 –Amendments to the 16 th revised edition of the UN Model Regulations will be approved –Comes into Force from Jan. 2011

11. 11 Current UN Issues Electronic Dangerous Goods Transport Data Limited Quantities Toxic by Inhalation Substances Selection of Proper Shipping Names for Mixtures/Solutions

12. Electronic Dangerous Goods Transport Data EDI/EFM/ESP The TDG SC exchanged views General support to eliminating paper Recognized practical problems to overcome before going completely paperless Agreed to develop a Plan of Action/Roadmap involving a multi- phase/multi-year project

13. 13 Limited Quantities What needs to be done and why? –Harmonize documentation and marking –Simplicity/consistency –Consumer commodities would be afforded a more visible marking which would enhance safety –Reduced Costs - dual systems/remarking eliminated –Remove impediments for intl transport –Size of marking

14. Toxic by Inhalation Substances Goals: Better identification in DG List Enhanced packaging Improved hazard communication US/Netherlands proposal: ST/SG/AC10/C.3/2008/87 - Materials which are Toxic by Inhalation

15. Proper Shipping Names for Mixtures and Solutions Background –Ethyl Chloride Incident –ICAO Addendum –UN Working Group Goal: –Clarify how to select the most appropriate proper shipping name to enhance: Hazard identification Regulatory implications (authorized packagings etc.) Emergency response

16. IMO Update 2008 IMDG Code –Voluntary 1/1/09, Mandatory 1/1/10 –Report showing changes available Three meetings this biennium: –September, 2008 (DSC SC) –April, 2009 (E&T) –September, 2009 (DSC and E&T)

17. IMO Issues September IMO DSC Sub-Committee Meeting US Proposals adopted: –Vehicles –SOLAS text on documentation –Tracking/Monitoring devices –Stowage of refrigerated liquefied gases Argon Incident –3 Fatalities

18. ICAO Update 2009-2010 ICAO Technical Instructions –Mandatory 1/1/09 –Report showing changes available Three meetings this biennium: –November, 2008 (WG) –May, 2009 (WG) –September, 2009 (Panel Meeting)

19. ICAO Issues Limited Quantities Lithium Batteries Reformatted Packing Instructions It’s a new biennium, if you have ideas for amendments to the ICAO TI, let us know!

20. 20 Our Enterprise Commitment Enhanced collaboration Amendments should be risk based and data driven Provide reasonable transitions for changes Write more easily understood requirements Remove unnecessary and burdensome requirements Seek practical solutions to complex problems Apply technology solutions to enhancing safety

21. Expanding Our Work with International Partners Europe –Representation at ADR Joint Meetings –Collaboration on UN issues –Understanding issues important to the ECE China –Enhanced outreach and collaboration Canada and Mexico –Facilitating cross-border transport –Enhanced harmonization efforts

22. 22 Current Initiatives International Strategic Plan –Enterprise approach to developing plan –Short, medium, and longer term initiatives being defined New Technology Initiative –Facilitate new technology –Two phase approach HM Access –Foster use of new technology to enhance preparedness and response –Reduce impediments –Enhancing security –Reducing environmental impacts International regulatory assessment

23. 23 How can I stay abreast of changes? Attending conferences such as this one! Sign up to receive email alerts when we publish rulemakings: –http://hazmat.dot.gov/cont act/email_request.htm Visit the UN and ICAO websites to monitor proposals (see following slides)

24. 24 UN TDG Sub-Committee Documents Reports - http://www.unece.org/trans/ main/dgdb/dgsubc/c3rep.html Working Papers - http://www.unece.org/trans/main/d gdb/dgsubc/ Agendas - http://www.unece.org/trans/main/d gdb/dgsubc/

25. 25 ICAO Website Now Public! http://www.icao.int/anb/FLS/Dang erousGoods/FLSDG.cfm Visit the new site to download papers submitted to the Panel Report showing changes for 2009-2010 ICAO TI now available Be the first on your block to know what ICAO is considering for the 2009-2010 ICAO TI

26. 26 Upcoming Public Meetings November 19, 2008 UN Preparation Meeting Location: DOT HQ/Washington DC Review proposals submitted to July 2008 Session –This is your chance to provide input that shapes international regulations!

27. Upcoming Meetings ICAO DGP WG Meeting –November 3-7, 2008 UN SCOE TDG Meeting –December 1-9, 2008 UN SCOE GHS Meeting –December 10-12, 2008

28. 28 Hazardous Materials INFO-LINE 1-800-HMR49-22 (1-800-467-4922) Hours of Operation: 9 am – 5 pm EST E-mail: infocntr@dot.gov –Obtain answers to HMR questions –Request copies of Federal Register, exemptions or training materials –Report HMR violations –Fax on Demand

29. 29 PHMSA’s New Website

30. What Can You Do? Link to SafeTravel Site, Distribute SafeTravel Tips Company Websites Electronic Correspondence to Customers Companywide/Campuswide e-mails Include SafeTravel Information In Battery Safety Materials Reprint and Distribute Printed SafeTravel Pocket Card http://SafeTravel.dot.gov

31. 31 Questions ? Shane Kelley Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE East Building, 2 nd Floor, PHH-70 Washington, DC 20590-0001 Phone: (202) 366-0656 Fax: (202) 366-5713 E-mail: shane.kelley@dot.gov