Consultation Draft - National Transport Commission

Model Amendment Regulations – Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail –
Package No. 2
symbol “S” until the next periodic inspection or test according to
6.7.2.19.5 is performed.
Portable tanks manufactured before 1 July 2016 need not be marked
with the portable tank instruction as required in 6.7.2.20.2,
6.7.3.16.2 and 6.7.4.15.2 until the next periodic inspection and test.
Portable tanks and MECGs manufactured before 1 July 2016 need
not comply with the requirements of 6.7.2.13.1 (f), 6.7.3.9.1 (e),
6.7.4.8.1 (e) and 6.7.5.6.1 (d) concerning the marking of the pressure
relief devices.
4.3.1.1 After the description of the meaning of BK1 and BK2, insert:
"BK3: the transport in flexible bulk containers is permitted".
Add a new 4.3.1.16 to read as follows:
"4.3.1.16 Before a flexible bulk container is filled it must be visually
examined to ensure it is structurally serviceable, its textile slings, loadbearing
structure straps, body fabric, lock device parts including metal
and textile parts are free from protrusions or damage and that inner
liners are free from rips, tears or any damage.
4.3.1.16.1 For flexible bulk containers, the period of use permitted for
the transport of dangerous goods must be two years from the date of
manufacture of the flexible bulk container.
4.3.1.16.2 A venting device must be fitted if a dangerous accumulation
of gases may develop within the flexible bulk container. The vent must
be so designed that the penetration of foreign substances is prevented
under normal conditions of transport.
4.3.2.2 Insert "and flexible bulk containers (code BK3)" after "(code BK2)".
At the end, replace "watertight" with "waterproof".
PART 5
Chapter 5.2
5.2.1.1 Insert the following new second sentence: "The UN number and the
letters "UN" must be at least 12 mm high, except for packagings of
30 litres or 30 kg capacity or less, when they must be at least 6 mm
in height and for packagings of 5 litres or 5 kg or less when they
must be of an appropriate size.".
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At the end, add the following new note:
"NOTE: The size requirements for the UN number marking apply as
from 1 July 2016.".
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