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Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Materials Regulations Currently In Effect

Jurisdiction: U.S.A. Domestic
Publication: 49CFR (ICAO is optional) Amdt. Series 4
Edition: 49CFR revised as of October 1, 2004
Effective: January 1, 2005

Jurisdiction: Canada Domestic
Publication: TDGR (Part 12), (Incl. Amdt. 3) and ICAO T.I.s (2005/2006)
Effective: January 1, 2005

For latest ICAO data, visit <http://www.icao.int/>.
For IATA's latest information <http://www.iata.org/dangerousgoods>. Look for "Downloadables"; Click on link "..th Edition Addendum" for whatever update information you need.

The ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods By Air are disseminated by the International Civil Aviation Organization, an agency of the United Nations. The ICAO manual is drawn by reference into the National Legislation of many U.N. Member Nations.

IATA, the International Air Transport Association represents its member airlines. This group publishes the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations which are used as a reference manual by most airlines. This publication is an airline-oriented handbook that represents IATA's interpretation of the ICAO Technical Instructions, which is the legal document outlining the
requirements for shipping dangerous goods.

Ocean
Jurisdiction: International
Publication: IMDG Code
Edition: Amendment 31-02
Effective: January 1, 2004

Jurisdiction: Domestic U.S.A.
Publication: 49CFR (IMDG as above is optional)
Edition: 49CFR revised as of October 1, 2003
Effective: January 1, 2004

Jurisdiction: Domestic Canada
Publication: TDGR (Part 11) and IMDG Code
Edition: Amendment 31-02
Effective: January 1, 2004

See also IMDG Code latest information at <http://www.imo.org>. Click on link for "Publications," then on "IMDG Code Errata." menu N.B. Be careful, as there may be more than one page of errata information. Press F5 or your computer's "Refresh" button to ensure you have the very latest data.

Road/Rail
Jurisdiction: Domestic U.S.A.
Publication: 49CFR
Edition: Revised as of October 1, 2003
Effective: January 1, 2004

Jurisdiction: Domestic Canada
Publication: Transport of Dangerous Goods Act & Regulations
Edition: "Clear Language" (incl. Amendment 3 , dated December 17, 2003) Effective: Immediately

Jurisdiction: Trans-Border U.S./Canada and v.v.
Publication: National regulations for country of origin, and 49 CFR
Edition: 49CFR revised as of October 1, 2003; TDG as of August 15, 2002
Effective: 49CFR January 1, 2004; TDG August 15, 2002

Jurisdiction: Europe (Road only)
Publication: ADR (European road transportation only)
Edition: 2003 Edition
Effective: Universal as of July 1, 2003

Jurisdiction: Europe (Rail only)
Publication: RID (European rail transportation only)
Edition: 2005 Edition
Effective: Universal as of January 1, 2005

Notes:

U.S. Department of Transportation (49CFR, Part 172) latest information
<http://www.myregs.com/dotrspa/>. Click on search window and find whatever you require.

Canada TDGR latest information start at <http://www.tc.gc.ca/tdg/menu.htm>

Note: Each of the above-listed publications is subject to the issue of
corrigenda, errata, and/or amendments. Please see respective website for
very latest data.