Acts whose publication is obligatory

Publication in accordance with Article 1 of Commission Directive 2006/xx/EC¹
adapting for the sixth time to technical progress Council Directive 94/55/EC²
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road³

1 January 2007 edition of ADR

(Amendments to 1 January 2005 edition only)

EUROPEAN AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE
OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD (ADR)

Amendments to annexes A and B of ADR
for entry into force on 1 January 2007

Wherever they appear in ADR replace the words “porous mass” with “porous material” (apply to 4.1.4.1 P200 (10)(p) (twice) and P200 (11), 4.1.6.2, 6.2.1.1.2 (twice), 6.2.1.5.1 (j), 6.2.1.6.2, 6.2.1.7.2 (f), (j) and (k), 6.2.5.2.3 and 6.2.5.8.2 (g), (k) and (l)).

PART 1

Chapter 1.1

1.1.3.1 (d) Amend to read as follows:

“(d) the carriage undertaken by or under the supervision of the emergency services, insofar as such carriage is necessary in relation to the emergency response, in particular carriage undertaken:

– by breakdown vehicles carrying vehicles which have been involved in accidents or have broken down and contain dangerous goods; or

– to contain and recover the dangerous goods involved in an incident or accident and move them to a safe place;”.

1.1.3.1 Add a new sub paragraph (f) to read:

“(f) the carriage of uncleaned empty static or storage vessels and tanks which have contained gases of Class 2, groups A, O or F, substances of Class 3 or Class 9 belonging to packing group II or III or pesticides of Class 6.1 belonging to packing group II or III, subject to the following conditions:

– All openings with the exception of pressure relief devices (when fitted) are hermetically closed;

– Measures have been taken to prevent any leakage of contents in normal conditions of carriage; and

– The load is fixed in cradles or crates or other handling devices or to the vehicle or container in such a way that they will not become loose or shift during normal conditions of carriage.

This exemption does not apply to static or storage vessels and tanks which have contained desensitized explosives or substances the carriage of which is prohibited by ADR.”.

1.1.3.2 (d) Amend to read as follows:

“(d) gases contained in the equipment used for the operation of the vehicle (e.g. fire extinguishers), including in spare parts (e.g. inflated pneumatic tyres); this exemption also applies to inflated pneumatic tyres carried as a load;”.

1.1.3.2 (f) Delete. Current (g) becomes (f).

1.1.4.2.1 In the last sentence replace “classes 1 to 8” with “classes 1 to 9”.

1.1.4.2.2 Insert a new paragraph to read as follows:

“1.1.4.2.2 Transport units composed of a vehicle or vehicles other than those carrying containers, portable tanks or tank containers as provided for in 1.1.4.2.1 (c), which are not placarded in accordance with the provisions of 5.3.1 of ADR but which are marked and placarded in accordance with Chapter 5.3 of the IMDG Code, shall be accepted for carriage in a transport chain including maritime transport provided that the orange-coloured plate marking provisions of 5.3.2 of ADR are complied with.”.

Consequential amendments: Renumber existing paragraph 1.1.4.2.2 as 1.1.4.2.3. Delete the note under paragraph 5.3.1.5.2.

1.1.4.3 In the title insert “IMO type” before “portable tanks”.

In the first sentence, replace “Portable tanks” with “IMO type portable tanks (types 1, 2, 5 and 7)” and replace “(Amdt. 30.00)” with “(Amdt. 33.06)”.

Add a reference “¹” to a footnote at the end. The footnote will read as follows:

“¹ The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued “Guidance on the Continued Use of Existing IMO Type Portable Tanks and Road Tank Vehicles for the Transport of Dangerous Goods” as circular DSC.1/Circ.12 and Corrigenda. The text of this guidance can be found on the IMO website at: www.imo.org.”.

Chapter 1.2

1.2.1 Insert the following new definitions in alphabetical order:

““ASTM” means the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959, United States of America);”

Consequential amendment: In Chapter 3.3, SP 649, delete the address in footnote (2).

““Capacity of shell or shell compartment” for tanks, means the total inner volume of the shell or shell compartment expressed in litres or cubic metres. When it is impossible to completely fill the shell or the shell compartment because of its shape or construction, this reduced capacity shall be used for the determination of the degree of filling and for the marking of the tank;”

““CGA” means the Compressed Gas Association (CGA, 4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor, Chantilly VA 20151-2923, United States of America);”

““ICAO” means the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO, 999 University Street, Montreal, Quebec H3C 5H7, Canada);”

““IMO” means the International Maritime Organization (IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom);”

““Member of a vehicle crew” means a driver or any other person accompanying the driver for safety, security, training or operational reasons;”

““Tank record means” a file containing all the important technical information concerning a tank, a battery-vehicle or a MEGC, such as certificates referred to in 6.8.2.3, 6.8.2.4 and 6.8.3.4;”

““UIC” means the International Union of Railways (UIC, 16 rue Jean Rey, F-75015 Paris, France);”

Consequential amendment: In 7.1.3, delete footnote 1).

““UNECE” means the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE, Palais des Nations, 8-14 avenue de la Paix, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland);”

Consequential amendment: Wherever they appear in ADR replace the words “UN/ECE” and “UN-ECE” with “UNECE”. (Apply to 5.4.1.4.2 footnote 2) and to section 5.4.2 footnote 3)).

In the definition of “Aerosol or aerosol dispenser”, insert “under pressure” after “liquefied or dissolved”.

In the definition of “Hermetically closed tank”, the second and fourth indents, replace “as allowed by special provision TE15 of 6.8.4” with “in accordance with the requirements of 6.8.2.2.3” at the end.

In the definition of “Manual of Tests and Criteria”, replace “(ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.4)” with “(ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.4 as amended by document ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.4/Amend.1)”.

In the definition of “Overpack”, replace “by a single consignor” with “(by a single consignor in the case of Class 7 )”.

In sub-paragraph (a), replace “plastic” with “plastics”.

In the definition of “UN Model Regulations”, replace “thirteenth” with “fourteenth” and “(ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.13)” with “(ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.14)”.

Chapter 1.3

1.3.2.4 Replace “the radiation hazards involved and” with “radiation protection including”.

Replace “to ensure restriction of their exposure and that” with “to restrict their occupational exposure and the exposure”.

Chapter 1.4

1.4.2.2.5 Add a new paragraph to read as follows:

“1.4.2.2.5 (Reserved)”.

1.4.3.3 Add a new subparagraph (j) to read as follows:

“(j) he shall, when filling vehicles or containers with dangerous goods in bulk, ascertain that the relevant provisions of Chapter 7.3 are complied with.”.

Consequential amendment: In 1.4.3.3, add a new subparagraph (i) to read as follows:

“(i) (Reserved)”.

Chapter 1.5

1.5.1.1 In the first sentence, replace “For the purpose of adapting the requirements of ADR to technological and industrial developments” with “In accordance with Article 4, paragraph 3 of ADR”.

Chapter 1.6

1.6.1.1 Replace “2005” with “2007” and “2004” with “2006”.

1.6.1.2 Amend to read as follows:

“1.6.1.2 (a) The danger labels and placards which until 31 December 2004 conformed to models No. 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D or 7E prescribed up to that date may be used until 31 December 2010.

(b) The danger labels and placards which until 31 December 2006 conformed to model No. 5.2 prescribed up to that date may be used until 31 December 2010.”.

1.6.1.11 Add a new transitional measure to read as follows:

“1.6.1.11 Type approvals for drums, jerricans and composite packagings made of high or medium molecular mass polyethylene, and for high molecular mass polyethylene IBCs, issued before 1 July 2007 in accordance with the requirements of 6.1.6.1 (a) in force up to 31 December 2006, but which are not in accordance with the requirements of 6.1.6.1 (a) applicable as from 1 January 2007, continue to be valid.”.

1.6.2.4 Add a new transitional measure to read as follows:

“1.6.2.4 Pressure receptacles designed and constructed in accordance with technical codes no longer recognized according to 6.2.3 may still be used.”.

1.6.2.5 Add a new transitional measure to read as follows:

“1.6.2.5 Pressure receptacles and their closures designed and constructed in accordance with standards applicable at the time of their construction and no longer listed in 6.2.2 or 6.2.5 may still be used.”.

1.6.3.15 Add a new transitional measure to read as follows:

“1.6.3.15 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1 July 2007 in accordance with the requirements in force up to 31 December 2006 but which do not, however, conform to the requirements of 6.8.2.2.3 applicable as from 1 January 2007 may continue to be used until the next periodic inspection.”.

1.6.3.16 Add a new transitional measure to read as follows:

“1.6.3.16 For fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks and battery-vehicles constructed before 1 January 2007 which do not conform to the requirements of 4.3.2, 6.8.2.4 and 6.8.3.4 concerning the tank record, the retention of files for the tank record shall start at the latest at the next periodic inspection.”.

1.6.3.17 Add a new transitional measure to read as follows:

“1.6.3.17 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks intended for the carriage of substances of Class 3, packing group I having a vapour pressure of not more than 175 kPa (1.75 bar) (absolute) at 50 °C, constructed before 1 July 2007 in accordance with the requirements applicable up to 31 December 2006, to which tank code L1.5BN had been assigned in accordance with the requirements applicable up to 31 December 2006, may continue to be used for the carriage of the substances mentioned above, until 31 December 2018.”.

1.6.3.25 The first amendment does not apply to the English text.

Add the following new paragraph at the end:

“The type of the test (“P” or “L”) required by 6.8.2.5.1 need not be added to the tank plate until the first test after 1 January 2007 is performed.”.

1.6.3.26 Amend to read as follows:

“1.6.3.26 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks constructed before 1 January 2007 in accordance with the requirements in force up to 31 December 2006 but which do not, however, conform to the requirements applicable as from 1 January 2007 regarding the marking of the external design pressure in accordance with 6.8.2.5.1, may still be used.”.

1.6.3.31 Amend to read as follows:

“1.6.3.31 Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks and battery-vehicles designed and constructed in accordance with technical codes no longer recognized according to 6.8.2.7 may still be used.”.

1.6.4.6 Amend to read as follows:

“1.6.4.6 Tank-containers constructed before 1 January 2007 in accordance with the requirements in force up to 31 December 2006 but which do not, however, conform to the requirements applicable as from 1 January 2007 regarding the marking of the external design pressure in accordance with 6.8.2.5.1, may still be used.”.

1.6.4.9 Amend to read as follows:

“1.6.4.9 Tank-containers and MEGCs designed and constructed in accordance with technical codes no longer recognized according to 6.8.2.7 may still be used.”.

1.6.4.12 Add a new sentence, at the end, to read as follows:

“Until the relevant code marking has been carried out, the proper shipping name of the substance carried¹ shall be indicated on the tank-container itself or on a plate.”.

Consequential amendment: Renumber existing footnotes accordingly.

1.6.4.15 The first amendment does not apply to the English text.

Add the following new paragraph at the end:

“The type of the test (“P” or “L”) required by 6.8.2.5.1 need not be added to the tank plate until the first test after 1 January 2007 is performed.”.

1.6.4.17 Add a new transitional measure to read as follows:

“1.6.4.17 Tank-containers constructed before 1 July 2007 in accordance with the requirements in force up to 31 December 2006 but which do not conform to the requirements of 6.8.2.2.3 applicable as from 1 January 2007 may continue to be used until the next periodic inspection.”.

1.6.4.18 Add a new transitional measure to read as follows:

“1.6.4.18 For tank-containers constructed before 1 January 2007 which do not conform to the requirements of 4.3.2, 6.8.2.4 and 6.8.3.4 concerning the tank record, the retention of files for the tank record shall start at the latest at the next periodic inspection.”.

1.6.4.19 Add a new transitional measure to read as follows:

“1.6.4.19 Tank-containers intended for the carriage of substances of Class 3, packing group I having a vapour pressure of not more than 175 kPa (1.75 bar) (absolute) at 50 °C, constructed before 1 July 2007 in accordance with the requirements applicable up to 31 December 2006, to which tank code L1.5BN had been assigned in accordance with the requirements applicable up to 31 December 2006, may continue to be used for the carriage of the substances mentioned above until 31 December 2016.”.

1.6.4.30 Add a new transitional measure to read as follows:

“1.6.4.30 The competent authority may continue to issue, until 31 December 2007, design approval certificates for new designs of portable tanks and UN MEGCs which meet the requirements of Chapter 6.7 in force up to 31 December 2006. Portable tanks and UN MEGCs which do not meet the design requirements applicable as from 1 January 2007 but which have been constructed according to a design approval certificate which has been issued before 1 January 2008 may continue to be used.”.

Consequential amendment: Amend the title of section 1.6.4 to read as follows: “1.6.4 Tank-containers, portable tanks and MEGCs”.

1.6.5.8 Replace “may continue to be used until 31 December 2014” with “may still be used”.

1.6.5.10 Add a new transitional measure to read as follows:

“1.6.5.10 Certificates of approval, which conform to the model shown in 9.1.3.5 applicable up to 31 December 2006, may continue to be used.”.

1.6.6.2.2 In the first sentence, delete “until 31 December 2003” and insert “the multilateral approval of package design;” before “the mandatory programme of quality assurance”.

Delete the sentence: “After this date use may continue subject, additionally, to multilateral approval of package design.”.

Chapter 1.7

1.7.2.3 Insert the following new first sentence “Doses to persons shall be below the relevant dose limits.”.

At the end of current first sentence (new second sentence), replace “and doses to persons shall be below the relevant dose limits.” with “within the restriction that the doses to individuals be subject to dose constraints.”.

1.7.2.4 In the French version, replace “dose effective” with “dose efficace”.

Delete indent (a) and renumber (b) and (c) as (a) and (b).

1.7.4.1 Insert “of radioactive material” after “which consignments” and “applicable” after “satisfy all the”.

Delete “applicable to radioactive material” at the end.

Chapter 1.8

1.8.3.10 Add a new second sentence to read as follows: “The examining body shall not be a training provider.”.

1.8.3.12 Amend to read as follows:

“1.8.3.12 Examinations

1.8.3.12.1 The examination shall consist of a written test which may be supplemented by an oral examination.

1.8.3.12.2 The use in the written test of documentation other than international or national regulations is not permitted.

1.8.3.12.3 Electronic media may be used only if provided by the examining body. There shall be no means of a candidate introducing further data to the electronic media provided; the candidate may only answer the questions posed.

1.8.3.12.4 Second sentence of current 1.8.3.12 followed by sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) with the following amendment: At the beginning of this second sentence, replace “written examination” by “written test” .”.

Consequential amendment: In 1.8.3.16.2, replace “1.8.3.12 (b)” with “1.8.3.12.4 (b)” at the end.

1.8.5.1 Amend to read as follows:

“1.8.5.1 If a serious accident or incident takes place during loading, filling, carriage or unloading of dangerous goods on the territory of a Contracting Party, the loader, filler, carrier or consignee, respectively, shall ascertain that a report conforming to the model prescribed in 1.8.5.4 is made to the competent authority of the Contracting Party concerned.”.

Chapter 1.10

1.10.1.4 Amend to read as follows:

“Each member of a vehicle crew shall carry with them means of identification, which includes their photograph, during carriage of dangerous goods.”.

Table 1.10.5 For Class 6.2, insert “(UN Nos. 2814 and 2900)” after “Category A”.

For Class 6.2, in column “Bulk”, replace letter “^a” by “0”.

Delete the NOTE.

1.10.6 Add a new paragraph after Table 1.10.5 to read as follows:

“1.10.6 For radioactive material, the provisions of this Chapter are deemed to be complied with when the provisions of the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and of IAEA INFCIRC/225 (Rev.4) are applied.”.

PART 2

Chapter 2.2

2.2.1.1.7 Current 2.2.1.1.7 becomes new 2.2.1.1.8. Insert the following new paragraphs:

“2.2.1.1.7 Assignment of fireworks to divisions

2.2.1.1.7.1 Fireworks shall normally be assigned to divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 on the basis of test data derived from Test Series 6 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria. However, since the range of such articles is very extensive and the availability of test facilities may be limited, assignment to divisions may also be made in accordance with the procedure in 2.2.1.1.7.2.

2.2.1.1.7.2 Assignment of fireworks to UN Nos. 0333, 0334, 0335 and 0336 may be made on the basis of analogy, without the need for Test Series 6 testing, in accordance with the default fireworks classification table in 2.2.1.1.7.5. Such assignment shall be made with the agreement of the competent authority. Items not specified in the table shall be classified on the basis of test data derived from Test Series 6.

NOTE 1: The addition of other types of fireworks to column 1 of the table in 2.2.1.1.7.5 shall only be made on the basis of full test data submitted to the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods for consideration.

NOTE 2: Test data derived by competent authorities which validates, or contradicts the assignment of fireworks specified in column 4 of the table in 2.2.1.1.7.5 to divisions in column 5 should be submitted to the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods for information.

2.2.1.1.7.3 Where fireworks of more than one division are packed in the same package, they shall be classified on the basis of the most dangerous division unless test data derived from Test Series 6 indicate otherwise.

2.2.1.1.7.4 The classification shown in the table in 2.2.1.1.7.5 applies only for articles packed in fibreboard boxes (4G).

2.2.1.1.7.5 Default fireworks classification table ¹

NOTE 1: References to percentages in the table, unless otherwise stated, are to the mass of all pyrotechnic composition (e.g. rocket motors, lifting charge, bursting charge and effect charge).

NOTE 2: “Flash composition” in this table refers to pyrotechnic compositions containing an oxidizing substance, or black powder, and a metal powder fuel that are used to produce an aural report effect or used as a bursting charge in fireworks devices.

NOTE 3: Dimensions in mm refer to:

– for spherical and peanut shells the diameter of the sphere of the shell;

– for cylinder shells the length of the shell;

– for a shell in mortar, Roman candle, shot tube firework or mine the inside diameter of the tube comprising or containing the firework;

– for a bag mine or cylinder mine, the inside diameter of the mortar intended to contain the mine.

Type	Includes: / Synonym:	Definition	Specification	Classification
Shell, spherical or cylindrical	Spherical display shell: aerial shell, colour shell, dye shell, multi-break shell, multi-effect shell, nautical shell, parachute shell, smoke shell, star shell; report shell: maroon, salute, sound shell, thunderclap, aerial shell kit	Device with or without propellant charge, with delay fuse and bursting charge, pyrotechnic unit(s) or loose pyrotechnic composition and designed to be projected from a mortar	All report shells	1.1G
			Colour shell: ≥ 180 mm	1.1G
			Colour shell: < 180 mm with > 25% flash composition, as loose powder and/ or report effects	1.1G
			Colour shell: < 180 mm with ≤ 25% flash composition, as loose powder and/ or report effects	1.3G
			Colour shell: ≤ 50 mm, or ≤ 60 g pyrotechnic composition, with ≤ 2% flash composition as loose powder and/ or report effects	1.4G
	Peanut shell	Device with two or more spherical aerial shells in a common wrapper propelled by the same propellant charge with separate external delay fuses	The most hazardous spherical aerial shell determines the classification
	Preloaded mortar, shell in mortar	Assembly comprising a spherical or cylindrical shell inside a mortar from which the shell is designed to be projected	All report shells	1.1G
			Colour shell: ≥ 180 mm	1.1G
			Colour shell: > 50 mm and < 180 mm	1.2G
			Colour shell: ≤ 50 mm, or < 60 g pyrotechnic composition, with ≤ 25% flash composition as loose powder and/ or report effects	1.3G
Shell, spherical or cylindrical (cont’d)	Shell of shells (spherical) (Reference to percentages for shell of shells are to the gross mass of the fireworks article)	Device without propellant charge, with delay fuse and bursting charge, containing report shells and inert materials and designed to be projected from a mortar	> 120 mm	1.1G
		Device without propellant charge, with delay fuse and bursting charge, containing report shells ≤ 25g flash composition per report unit, with ≤ 33% flash composition and ≥ 60% inert materials and designed to be projected from a mortar	≤ 120 mm	1.3G
		Device without propellant charge, with delay fuse and bursting charge, containing colour shells and/or pyrotechnic units and designed to be projected from a mortar	> 300 mm	1.1G
		Device without propellant charge, with delay fuse and bursting charge, containing colour shells ≤ 70mm and/or pyrotechnic units, with ≤ 25% flash composition and ≤ 60% pyrotechnic composition and designed to be projected from a mortar	> 200 mm and ≤ 300 mm	1.3G
		Device with propellant charge, with delay fuse and bursting charge, containing colour shells ≤ 70 mm and/or pyrotechnic units, with ≤ 25% flash composition and ≤ 60% pyrotechnic composition and designed to be projected from a mortar	≤ 200 mm	1.3G
Battery/ combination	Barrage, bombardos, cakes, finale box, flowerbed, hybrid, multiple tubes, shell cakes, banger batteries, flash banger batteries	Assembly including several elements either containing the same type or several types each corresponding to one of the types of fireworks listed in this table, with one or two points of ignition	The most hazardous firework type determines the classification
Roman candle	Exhibition candle, candle, bombettes	Tube containing a series of pyrotechnic units consisting of alternate pyrotechnic composition, propellant charge, and transmitting fuse	≥ 50 mm inner diameter, containing flash composition, or <50 mm with >25% flash composition	1.1G
			≥ 50 mm inner diameter, containing no flash composition	1.2G
			< 50 mm inner diameter and ≤ 25% flash composition	1.3G
			≤ 30 mm inner diameter, each pyrotechnic unit ≤ 25 g and ≤ 5% flash composition	1.4G
Shot tube	Single shot Roman candle, small preloaded mortar	Tube containing a pyrotechnic unit consisting of pyrotechnic composition, propellant charge with or without transmitting fuse	≤ 30 mm inner diameter and pyrotechnic unit > 25 g, or > 5% and ≤ 25% flash composition	1.3G
			≤ 30 mm inner diameter, pyrotechnic unit ≤ 25 g and ≤ 5% flash composition	1.4G
Rocket	Avalanche rocket, signal rocket, whistling rocket, bottle rocket, sky rocket, missile type rocket, table rocket	Tube containing pyrotechnic composition and/or pyrotechnic units, equipped with stick(s) or other means for stabilization of flight, and designed to be propelled into the air	Flash composition effects only	1.1G
			Flash composition > 25% of the pyrotechnic composition	1.1G
			> 20 g pyrotechnic composition and flash composition ≤ 25%	1.3G
			≤ 20 g pyrotechnic composition, black powder bursting charge and ≤ 0.13 g flash composition per report and ≤ 1 g in total	1.4G
Mine	Pot-a-feu, ground mine, bag mine, cylinder mine	Tube containing propellant charge and pyrotechnic units and designed to be placed on the ground or to be fixed in the ground. The principal effect is ejection of all the pyrotechnic units in a single burst producing a widely dispersed visual and/or aural effect in the air or: Cloth or paper bag or cloth or paper cylinder containing propellant charge and pyrotechnic units, designed to be placed in a mortar and to function as a mine	> 25% flash composition, as loose powder and/ or report effects	1.1G
			≥ 180 mm and ≤ 25% flash composition, as loose powder and/ or report effects	1.1G
			< 180 mm and ≤ 25% flash composition, as loose powder and/ or report effects	1.3G
			≤ 150 g pyrotechnic composition, containing ≤ 5% flash composition as loose powder and/ or report effects. Each pyrotechnic unit ≤ 25 g, each report effect < 2g ; each whistle, if any, ≤ 3 g	1.4G
Fountain	Volcanos, gerbs, showers, lances, Bengal fire, flitter sparkle, cylindrical fountains, cone fountains, illuminating torch	Non-metallic case containing pressed or consolidated pyrotechnic composition producing sparks and flame	≥ 1 kg pyrotechnic composition	1.3G
			< 1 kg pyrotechnic composition	1.4G
Sparkler	Handheld sparklers, non-handheld sparklers, wire sparklers	Rigid wire partially coated (along one end) with slow burning pyrotechnic composition with or without an ignition tip	Perchlorate based sparklers: > 5 g per item or > 10 items per pack	1.3G
			Perchlorate based sparklers: ≤ 5 g per item and ≤ 10 items per pack; Nitrate based sparklers: ≤ 30 g per item	1.4G
Bengal stick	Dipped stick	Non-metallic stick partially coated (along one end) with slow-burning pyrotechnic composition and designed to be held in the hand	Perchlorate based items: > 5 g per item or > 10 items per pack	1.3 G
			Perchlorate based items: ≤ 5 g per item and ≤ 10 items per pack; nitrate based items: ≤ 30 g per item	1.4G
Low hazard fireworks and novelties	Table bombs, throwdowns, crackling granules, smokes, fog, snakes, glow worm, serpents, snaps, party poppers	Device designed to produce very limited visible and/ or audible effect which contains small amounts of pyrotechnic and/ or explosive composition.	Throwdowns and snaps may contain up to 1.6 mg of silver fulminate; snaps and party poppers may contain up to 16 mg of potassium chlorate/ red phosphorous mixture; other articles may contain up to 5 g of pyrotechnic composition, but no flash composition	1.4G
Spinner	Aerial spinner, helicopter, chaser, ground spinner	Non-metallic tube or tubes containing gas- or spark-producing pyrotechnic composition, with or without noise producing composition, with or without aerofoils attached	Pyrotechnic composition per item > 20 g, containing ≤ 3% flash composition as report effects, or whistle composition ≤ 5 g	1.3G
			Pyrotechnic composition per item ≤ 20 g, containing ≤ 3% flash composition as report effects, or whistle composition ≤ 5 g	1.4G
Wheels	Catherine wheels, Saxon	Assembly including drivers containing pyrotechnic composition and provided with a means of attaching it to a support so that it can rotate	≥ 1 kg total pyrotechnic composition, no report effect, each whistle (if any) ≤ 25 g and ≤ 50 g whistle composition per wheel	1.3G
			< 1 kg total pyrotechnic composition, no report effect, each whistle (if any) ≤ 5 g and ≤ 10 g whistle composition per wheel	1.4G
Aerial wheel	Flying Saxon, UFO’s, rising crown	Tubes containing propellant charges and sparks- flame- and/ or noise producing pyrotechnic compositions, the tubes being fixed to a supporting ring	> 200 g total pyrotechnic composition or > 60 g pyrotechnic composition per driver, ≤ 3% flash composition as report effects, each whistle (if any) ≤ 25 g and ≤ 50 g whistle composition per wheel	1.3G
			≤ 200 g total pyrotechnic composition and ≤ 60 g pyrotechnic composition per driver, ≤ 3% flash composition as report effects, each whistle (if any) ≤ 5 g and ≤ 10 g whistle composition per wheel	1.4G
Selection pack	Display selection box, display selection pack, garden selection box, indoor selection box; assortment	A pack of more than one type each corresponding to one of the types of fireworks listed in this table	The most hazardous firework type determines the classification
Firecracker	Celebration cracker, celebration roll, string cracker	Assembly of tubes (paper or cardboard) linked by a pyrotechnic fuse, each tube intended to produce an aural effect	Each tube ≤ 140 mg of flash composition or ≤ 1 g black powder	1.4G
Banger	Salute, flash banger, lady cracker	Non-metallic tube containing report composition intended to produce an aural effect	> 2 g flash composition per item	1.1G
			≤ 2 g flash composition per item and ≤ 10 g per inner packaging	1.3G
			≤ 1 g flash composition per item and ≤ 10 g per inner packaging or ≤ 10 g black powder per item	1.4G

 

Consequential amendment: In 2.2.1.1.3, replace “2.2.1.1.7” with “2.2.1.1.8”.

2.2.2.1.5 Under the heading “Oxidizing gases”, replace “see ISO 10156:1996” with “see ISO 10156:1996 and ISO 10156-2:2005”.

2.2.3.1.1 Replace “61 °C” with “60 °C” (three times).

Consequential amendments: The same change applies to 2.2.3.1.2 (twice), 2.2.3.1.3, 2.2.3.3, 2.2.61.3 Note k, 2.2.9.1.14, 2.3.3.1.7, 2.3.3.1.8, Figure 2.3.6, Table A (UN Nos. 1202, 3175, 3256), Table 4.1.1.19.6 (28 times), 4.1.2.1, 5.3.2.3.2 (13 times), 6.1.5.7, 6.8.2.1.26, 6.8.2.1.27 (twice), 6.8.2.2.9, 6.8.4 Note 1, 6.9.2.14 (twice), 7.5.10, Chapter 8.5 (Additional requirement S2), 9.1.1.2 (Definition of FL vehicle).

2.2.41.1.9 Amend (b) to read as follows:

“(b) they are oxidizing substances according to the classification procedure for Class 5.1 (see 2.2.51.1) except that mixtures of oxidizing substances which contain 5% or more of combustible organic substances shall be subjected to the classification procedure defined in Note 2;”.

Add a new NOTE 2 to read as follows and renumber the following Notes accordingly:

“NOTE 2: Mixtures of oxidizing substances meeting the criteria of Class 5.1 which contain 5% or more of combustible organic substances, which do not meet the criteria mentioned in (a), (c), (d) or (e) above, shall be subjected to the self-reactive substance classification procedure.

A mixture showing the properties of a self-reactive substance, type B to F, shall be classified as a self-reactive substance of Class 4.1.

A mixture showing the properties of a self-reactive substance, type G, according to the principle given in 20.4.3 (g) of Part II of the Manual of Tests and Criteria shall be considered for classification as a substance of Class 5.1 (see 2.2.51.1).”.

2.2.41.4 Add the following new entry to the table:

SELF-REACTIVE SUBSTANCE	Concen-tration (%)	Packing method	Control tempera-ture (°C)	Emergency tempera-ture (°C)	UN generic entry	Remarks
ACETONE-PYROGALLOL COPOLYMER 2-DIAZO-1-NAPHTHOL-5-SULPHONATE	100	OP8			3228

 

2.2.61.1.7 Amend the table to read as follows:

Packing group	Oral toxicity LD50 (mg/kg)	Dermal toxicity LD50 (mg/kg)	Inhalation toxicity by dusts and mists LC50 (mg/l)
I	≤ 5	≤ 50	≤ 0.2
II	> 5 and ≤ 50	> 50 and ≤ 200	> 0.2 and ≤ 2
IIIa	> 50 and ≤ 300	> 200 and ≤ 1000	> 2 and ≤ 4

 

2.2.62.1.3 Amend the definition of cultures to read as follows:

“Cultures are the result of a process by which pathogens are intentionally propagated. This definition does not include human or animal patient specimens as defined in this paragraph;”.

Add a new definition to read as follows:

“Patient specimens are human or animal materials, collected directly from humans or animals, including, but not limited to, excreta, secreta, blood and its components, tissue and tissue fluid swabs, and body parts being carried for purposes such as research, diagnosis, investigational activities, disease treatment and prevention.”.

2.2.62.1.4 Insert “, UN 3291” after “UN 2900”.

2.2.62.1.4.1 In the first sentence, replace “disease to humans or animals” with “disease in otherwise healthy humans or animals”.

In the Table with the indicative examples:

Under UN 2814:

– Replace “Hantaviruses causing hantavirus pulmonary syndrome” with “Hantavirus causing haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome”.

Consequential amendments: Replace “hemorrhagic” with “haemorrhagic” in the table (twice).

– Add “(cultures only)” after “Rabies virus”, “Rift Valley fever virus” and “Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus”.

– Insert an asterisk * after the following entries:

– Escherichia coli (verotoxigenic) (cultures only);

– Mycobacterium tuberculosis (cultures only);

– Shigella dysenteriae type I (cultures only).

Under UN 2900:

– Delete “African horse sickness virus” and “Bluetongue virus”.

– Insert “Velogenic” before “Newcastle disease virus”.

– Add “(cultures only)” after each microorganism in the list.

Insert a new Note after the table to read as follows:

“* Nevertheless, when the cultures are intended for diagnostic or clinical purposes, they may be classified as infectious substances of Category B.”.

2.2.62.1.4.2 Delete “except that cultures, as defined in 2.2.62.1.3, shall be assigned to UN 2814 or UN 2900 as appropriate”.

In the Note amend the proper shipping name to read: “BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B”.

2.2.62.1.5 Renumber current 2.2.62.1.5 as 2.2.62.1.5.1 and add a new 2.2.62.1.5 to read as follows:

“2.2.62.1.5 Exemptions”.

Insert the following new sub-paragraphs:

“2.2.62.1.5.2 Substances containing microorganisms which are non-pathogenic to humans or animals are not subject to ADR unless they meet the criteria for inclusion in another class.

2.2.62.1.5.3 Substances in a form that any present pathogens have been neutralized or inactivated such that they no longer pose a health risk are not subject to ADR unless they meet the criteria for inclusion in another class.

2.2.62.1.5.4 Substances where the concentration of pathogens is at a level naturally encountered (including foodstuff and water samples) and which are not considered to pose a significant risk of infection are not subject to ADR unless they meet the criteria for inclusion in another class.”.

2.2.62.1.5.5 Text of current 2.2.62.1.6. Amend the beginning of the paragraph to read as follows:

“Dried blood spots, collected by applying a drop of blood onto absorbent material, or faecal occult blood screening tests and blood or blood components…”.

2.2.62.1.5.6 Add a new paragraph to read as follows:

“2.2.62.1.5.6 Human or animal specimens for which there is minimal likelihood that pathogens are present are not subject to ADR if the specimen is carried in a packaging which will prevent any leakage and which is marked with the words “Exempt human specimen” or “Exempt animal specimen”, as appropriate.

The packaging is deemed to comply with the above requirements if it meets the following conditions:

(a) The packaging consists of three components:

(i) a leak-proof primary receptacle(s);

(ii) a leak-proof secondary packaging; and

(iii) an outer packaging of adequate strength for its capacity, mass and intended use, and with at least one surface having minimum dimensions of 100 mm × 100 mm;

(b) For liquids, absorbent material in sufficient quantity to absorb the entire contents is be placed between the primary receptacle(s) and the secondary packaging so that, during carriage, any release or leak of a liquid substance will not reach the outer packaging and will not compromise the integrity of the cushioning material;

(c) When multiple fragile primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they are either individually wrapped or separated to prevent contact between them.

NOTE: An element of professional judgment is required to determine if a substance is exempt under this paragraph. That judgment should be based on the known medical history, symptoms and individual circumstances of the source, human or animal, and endemic local conditions. Examples of specimens which may be carried under this paragraph include the blood or urine tests to monitor cholesterol levels, blood glucose levels, hormone levels, or prostate specific antibodies (PSA); those required to monitor organ function such as heart, liver or kidney function for humans or animals with non-infectious diseases, or for therapeutic drug monitoring; those conducted for insurance or employment purposes and are intended to determine the presence of drugs or alcohol; pregnancy test; biopsies to detect cancer; and antibody detection in humans or animals.”.

2.2.62.1.6 Replace current text with “(Reserved)”.

2.2.62.1.7 Replace current text with “(Reserved)”.

2.2.62.1.11.1 Delete “or containing Category B infectious substances in cultures” in the first sentence and “, other than in cultures, “ in the last sentence.

Add the following NOTE at the end:

“NOTE: Medical or clinical wastes assigned to number 18 01 03 (Wastes from human or animal health care and/or related research – wastes from natal care, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease in humans – wastes whose collection and disposal is subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection) or 18 02 02 (Wastes from human or animal health care and/or related research – wastes from research, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease involving animals – wastes whose collection and disposal is subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection) according to the list of wastes annexed to the Commission Decision 2000/532/EC ⁵ as amended, shall be classified according to the provisions set out in this paragraph, based on the medical or veterinary diagnosis concerning the patient or the animal.”.

2.2.62.1.11.2 Existing NOTE becomes NOTE 1. Add a new NOTE 2 to read as follows:

“NOTE 2: Notwithstanding the classification criteria set out above, medical or clinical wastes assigned to number 18 01 04 (Wastes from human or animal health care and/or related research – wastes from natal care, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease in humans – wastes whose collection and disposal is not subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection) or 18 02 03 (Wastes from human or animal health care and/or related research – wastes from research, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease involving animals – wastes whose collection and disposal is not subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection) according to the list of wastes annexed to the Commission Decision 2000/532/EC ⁵ as amended, are not subject to the provisions of ADR.”.

2.2.62.1.12 Add the following new title:

“2.2.62.1.12 Infected animals”

2.2.62.1.12.1 Current 2.2.62.1.8 becomes new 2.2.62.1.12.1. In new 2.2.62.1.12.1 add the following new first sentence: “Unless an infectious substance cannot be consigned by any other means, live animals shall not be used to consign such a substance.”.

Consequential amendments: In 2.2.62.1.8 replace current text with “(Reserved)”. In 2.2.62.2 replace “2.2.62.1.8” with “2.2.62.1.12.1”.

2.2.62.1.12.2 Add a new 2.2.62.1.12.2 to read as follows:

“2.2.62.1.12.2 Animal carcasses affected by pathogens of Category A or which would be assigned to Category A in cultures only, shall be assigned to UN 2814 or UN 2900 as appropriate.

Other animal carcasses affected by pathogens included in Category B shall be carried in accordance with provisions determined by the competent authority.”.

2.2.7.1.2 (e) Replace “the values specified in 2.2.7.7.2” with “the values specified in 2.2.7.7.2.1 (b), or calculated in accordance with 2.2.7.7.2.2 to 2.2.7.7.2.6”.

2.2.7.2 In the definition of “Multilateral approval”, amend the first sentence to read as follows:

“Multilateral approval means approval by the relevant competent authority of the country of origin of the design or shipment, as applicable and also, where the consignment is to be carried through or into any other country, approval by the competent authority of that country.”.

In the definition of “Specific activity of a radionuclide”, delete: “or volume”.

In the definition of “Natural Uranium” (under “Uranium-natural, depleted, enriched”) replace “chemically separated uranium” with “uranium (which may be chemically separated)”.

2.2.7.3.2 (a)(ii) Amend to read: “natural uranium, depleted uranium, natural thorium or their compounds or mixtures, providing they are unirradiated and in solid or liquid form;”.

2.2.7.4.6 (a) Amend to read:

“(a) The tests prescribed in 2.2.7.4.5 (a) and (b) provided the mass of the special form radioactive material:

(i) is less than 200 g and they are alternatively subjected to the Class 4 impact test prescribed in ISO 2919:1999 “Radiation protection - Sealed radioactive sources ‑ General requirements and classification”; or

(ii) is less than 500 g and they are alternatively subjected to the Class 5 impact test prescribed in ISO 2919:1999 “Radiation protection - Sealed Radioactive Sources – General requirements and Classification”; and”.

Consequential amendment: In 2.2.7.4.6 (b), replace “ISO 2919:1980” with “ISO 2919:1999”.

2.2.7.7.1.7 Under the title, amend the beginning of the first sentence to read: “Unless excepted by 6.4.11.2, packages containing…”.

2.2.7.7.1.8 Under the title, amend to read as follows:

“Packages containing uranium hexafluoride shall not contain:

(a) a mass of uranium hexafluoride different from that authorized for the package design;

(b) a mass of uranium hexafluoride greater than a value that would lead to an ullage smaller than 5% at the maximum temperature of the package as specified for the plant systems where the package shall be used; or

(c) uranium hexafluoride other than in solid form or at an internal pressure above atmospheric pressure when handed over for carriage.”.

2.2.7.7.2.1 In the table, amend the value in the last column for Te-121m to read “1 × 10⁶” instead of “1 × 10⁵”.

Amend (a) and (b) after the table to read as follows:

“(a) A₁ and/or A₂ values for these parent radionuclides include contributions from daughter radionuclides with half-lives less than 10 days, as listed in the following:

Mg-28	Al-28
Ar-42	K-42
Ca-47	Sc-47
Ti-44	Sc-44
Fe-52	Mn-52m
Fe-60	Co-60m
Zn-69m	Zn-69
Ge-68	Ga-68
Rb-83	Kr-83m
Sr-82	Rb-82
Sr-90	Y-90
Sr-91	Y-91m
Sr-92	Y-92
Y-87	Sr-87m
Zr-95	Nb-95m
Zr-97	Nb-97m, Nb-97
Mo-99	Tc-99m
Tc-95m	Tc-95
Tc-96m	Tc-96
Ru-103	Rh-103m
Ru-106	Rh-106
Pd-103	Rh-103m
Ag-108m	Ag-108
Ag-110m	Ag-110
Cd-115	In-115m
In-114m	In-114
Sn-113	In-113m
Sn-121m	Sn-121
Sn-126	Sb-126m
Te-118	Sb-118
Te-127m	Te-127
Te-129m	Te-129
Te-131m	Te-131
Te-132	I-132
I-135	Xe-135m
Xe-122	I-122
Cs-137	Ba-137m
Ba-131	Cs-131
Ba-140	La-140
Ce-144	Pr-144m, Pr-144
Pm-148m	Pm-148
Gd-146	Eu-146
Dy-166	Ho-166
Hf-172	Lu-172
W-178	Ta-178
W-188	Re-188
Re-189	Os-189m
Os-194	Ir-194
Ir-189	Os-189m
Pt-188	Ir-188
Hg-194	Au-194
Hg-195m	Hg-195
Pb-210	Bi-210
Pb-212	Bi-212, Tl-208, Po-212
Bi-210m	Tl-206
Bi-212	Tl-208, Po-212
At-211	Po-211
Rn-222	Po-218, Pb-214, At-218, Bi-214, Po-214
Ra-223	Rn-219, Po-215, Pb-211, Bi-211, Po-211, Tl-207
Ra-224	Rn-220, Po-216, Pb-212, Bi-212, Tl-208, Po-212
Ra-225	Ac-225, Fr-221, At-217, Bi-213, Tl-209, Po-213, Pb-209
Ra-226	Rn-222, Po-218, Pb-214, At-218, Bi-214, Po-214
Ra-228	Ac-228
Ac-225	Fr-221, At-217, Bi-213, Tl-209, Po-213, Pb-209
Ac-227	Fr-223
Th-228	Ra-224, Rn-220, Po-216, Pb-212, Bi-212, Tl-208, Po-212
Th-234	Pa-234m, Pa-234
Pa-230	Ac-226, Th-226, Fr-222, Ra-222, Rn-218, Po-214
U-230	Th-226, Ra-222, Rn-218, Po-214
U-235	Th-231
Pu-241	U-237
Pu-244	U-240, Np-240m
Am-242m	Am-242, Np-238
Am-243	Np-239
Cm-247	Pu-243
Bk-249	Am-245
Cf-253	Cm-249”

 

(b) Insert “Ag-108m Ag-108” after: “Ru-106 Rh-106”.

Delete the entries for: “Ce-134, La-134”; “Rn-220, Po-216”; “Th-226, Ra-222, Rn‑218, Po-214”; and “U‑240, Np-240m”.

2.2.7.7.2.2 In the first sentence, delete “competent authority approval, or for international carriage,” and amend the beginning of the second sentence to read as follows: “It is permissible to use an A₂ value calculated using a dose coefficient for the appropriate lung absorption type as recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection, if the chemical forms of each radionuclide under both normal…”.

In the table:

– Amend the second entry in the first column to read: “Alpha emitting nuclides but no neutron emitters are known to be present”

– Amend the third entry in the first column to read: “Neutron emitting nuclides are known to be present or no relevant data are available”.

2.2.7.8.4 (d) and (e) Add at the end: “except under the provisions of 2.2.7.8.5”.

2.2.7.8.5 Add a new paragraph to read as follows:

“2.2.7.8.5 In case of international carriage of packages requiring competent authority design or shipment approval, for which different approval types apply in the different countries concerned by the shipment, assignment to the category as required in 2.2.7.8.4 shall be in accordance with the certificate of the country of origin of design.”.

2.2.7.9.7 Insert “Chapter 1.10” in the list of provisions which do not apply.

2.2.8.1.6 Amend the beginning of the first sentence of the second paragraph to read as follows:

“Liquids, and solids which may become liquid during carriage, which are judged not to cause…” (remainder of the sentence unchanged).

2.2.9.2 Amend the second indent to read as follows:

“– Uncleaned empty containment vessels for apparatus such as transformers, condensers and hydraulic apparatus containing substances assigned to UN Nos. 2315, 3151, 3152 or 3432.”.

PART 3

Chapter 3.2

3.2.1 Column (11) Add the following NOTE at the end:

“NOTE: If technically relevant, these special provisions are not only applicable to the portable tanks specified in column (10), but also to the portable tanks that may be used according to the table in 4.2.5.2.5.”.

Column (13) Add the following NOTE at the end:

“NOTE: If technically relevant, these special provisions are not only applicable to the tanks specified in column (12), but also to the tanks that may be used according to the hierarchies in 4.3.3.1.2 and 4.3.4.1.2.”.

Table A

Modify Table A as follows:

UN No.	Column	Modification
0015, 0016 and 0303	(6)	Delete “204”
1169 (PG II/III), 1170 (PG II/III), 1197 (PG II/III), 1219 (PG II/III), 1293 (PG II/III), 1987 (PG II/III), 1993 (PG II/III), 3077 (PG III), 3082 (PG III), 3272 (PG II/III)	(6)	Insert “601”
1391	(2)	Add, at the end, “having a flash-point above 60 °C”
	(6)	Delete “282”
1649	(2)	Add, at the end, “having a flash-point above 60 °C”
	(6)	Delete “162”
2030	(2)	Add, at the end, “having a flash-point above 60 °C”
	(6)	Delete “298”
2814, 2900, 3245 and 3291	(6)	Delete “634”
1155, 1167, 1218, 1280, 1302, 2356, 2363 and 3336 (PG I)	(12)	Replace “L1,5BN” with “L4BN”
1133, 1139, 1169, 1197, 1210, 1263, 1266, 1267, 1268, 1286, 1287, 1308, 1863, 1866, 1989, 1993, 2059 and 3295	(2)	Delete “(vapour pressure at 50 °C more than 175 kPa)” for each entry that is assigned “640A” in column (6)
	(6)	For each entry that is assigned “640A” in column (6), delete “640A”
1133, 1139, 1169, 1197, 1210, 1263, 1266, 1267, 1268, 1286, 1287, 1308, 1863, 1866, 1989, 1993, 2059 and 3295	Delete the entries for which “640B” is assigned in column (6)
1133, 1139, 1169, 1197, 1210, 1224, 1263, 1266, 1267, 1268, 1286, 1287, 1306, 1308, 1863, 1866, 1987, 1989, 1993, 1999, 3295 and 3336	(2)	Delete “but not more than 175 kPa” for each entry that is assigned “640C” in column (6)
1133, 1139, 1169, 1197, 1210, 1263, 1266, 1286, 1287, 1306, 1866, 1993 and 1999	(2)	For each entry that is assigned “640F” in column (6) replace “vapour pressure at 50 °C more than 175 kPa” with “boiling point not more than 35 °C”
	(2)	For each entry that is assigned “640G” in column (6) replace “but not more than 175 kPa” with “boiling point of more than 35 °C”
1203	(9a)	Insert “BB2” adjacent to “IBC02” in column (8)
1267, 1268 and 3295	Delete the entries for which “640P” is assigned in column (6)
1267, 1268 and 3295	(6)	For each entry that is assigned “640A” in column (6), insert “649”

 

Delete “V2” in column (16) for all entries for classification code 1.4S.

(Applies to UN Nos. 0012, 0014, 0044, 0055, 0070, 0105, 0110, 0131, 0173, 0174, 0193, 0323, 0337, 0345, 0349, 0366, 0367, 0368, 0373, 0376, 0384, 0404, 0405, 0432, 0441, 0445, 0454, 0455, 0456, 0460, 0481 and 0500)

Replace “VV9a” and “VV9b” by “VV9” each time they appear in column (17).

(Applies to UN Nos. 1564, 1794, 1884, 2506, 2509, 1544, 1548, 1549, 1550, 1551, 1557, 1566, 1579, 1588, 1601, 1616, 1655, 1663, 1673, 1690, 1709, 1740, 1759, 1773, 1812, 1907, 2020, 2025, 2026, 2074, 2077, 2214, 2215, 2233, 2237, 2239, 2280, 2291, 2331, 2430, 2440, 2446, 2473, 2475, 2503, 2505, 2507, 2508, 2512, 2516, 2570, 2578, 2579, 2585, 2588, 2651, 2655, 2659, 2660, 2662, 2674, 2698, 2713, 2716, 2729, 2757, 2759, 2761, 2763, 2771, 2775, 2777, 2779, 2781, 2783, 2786, 2802, 2803, 2811, 2823, 2834, 2853, 2854, 2855, 2856, 2862, 2865, 2869, 2871, 2875, 2876, 2905, 2923, 2967, 3027, 3143, 3146, 3147, 3249, 3253, 3259, 3260, 3261, 3262, 3263, 3283, 3284, 3285, 3288, 3345, 3349, 3427, 3438, 3439, 3453, 3457, 3458, 3459, 3460, 3462, 3464, 3465, 3466 and 3467)

Replace the code “LQ19” with “LQ7” wherever it is listed in Column (7), except in the case of UN 2809.

(Applies to UN Nos. 1556, 1583, 1591, 1593, 1597, 1599, 1602, 1656, 1658, 1686, 1710, 1718, 1719, 1731, 1755, 1757, 1760, 1761, 1783, 1787, 1788, 1789, 1791, 1793, 1805, 1814, 1819, 1824, 1835, 1840, 1848, 1851, 1887, 1888, 1897, 1902, 1903, 1908, 1935, 1938, 2021, 2024, 2030, 2205, 2206, 2209, 2225, 2235, 2269, 2272, 2273, 2274, 2279, 2289, 2290, 2294, 2299, 2300, 2311, 2320, 2321, 2326, 2327, 2328, 2431, 2432, 2433, 2470, 2491, 2496, 2501, 2504, 2511, 2515, 2518, 2525, 2533, 2564, 2565, 2580, 2581, 2582, 2586, 2609, 2656, 2661, 2664, 2667, 2669, 2672, 2677, 2679, 2681, 2688, 2689, 2693, 2730, 2732, 2735, 2739, 2747, 2753, 2785, 2788, 2790, 2801, 2810, 2815, 2817, 2818, 2819, 2820, 2821, 2829, 2831, 2837, 2849, 2872, 2873, 2874, 2902, 2903, 2904, 2922, 2937, 2941, 2942, 2946, 2991, 2992, 2993, 2994, 2995, 2996, 2997, 2998, 3005, 3006, 3009, 3010, 3011, 3012, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3016, 3017, 3018, 3019, 3020, 3025, 3026, 3055, 3066, 3140, 3141, 3142, 3144, 3145, 3172, 3264, 3265, 3266, 3267, 3276, 3278, 3280, 3281, 3282, 3287, 3293, 3320, 3347, 3348, 3351, 3352, 3410, 3411, 3413, 3414, 3415, 3418, 3421, 3422, 3424, 3426, 3429, 3434, 3435 and 3440)

Delete the code “TE15” wherever it is listed in Column (13).

Delete the entries for the following UN Nos.: 1366, 1370, 2005, 2445, 3051, 3052, 3053, 3076, 3433, 3461.

Consequential amendments: Delete the entries accordingly in 2.2.42.3, 4.1.4.1 (P404), 4.1.4.4 (PR1) and 6.8.5.1.1 (a).

Delete the entries for the following UN Nos.: 1014, 1015, 1979, 1980, 1981 and 2600.

Consequential amendments: In 4.3.3.2.5, delete the entries accordingly in the table.

For UN Nos. 1011, 1965 and 1978, add “652” to column (6).

For UN Nos. 1170, 1987 and 1993 insert “330” in Column (6).

For UN Nos. 1263 and 3066, add “TP27”, “TP28” and “TP29” in column (11) for packing groups I, II and III, respectively.

For UN Nos. 2912, 2915, 3321 and 3322, add “325” in column (6).

For UN Nos. 3324, 3325 and 3327, add “326” in column (6).

For UN No 1013, insert “653” in Column (6).

UN 1143 Amend the name in column (2) to read as follows: “CROTONALDEHYDE or CROTONALDEHYDE, STABILIZED” and add “324” in column (6).

UN 1170 Delete “PP2” from column (9) (twice).

For UN 1202, in column (2) of the second entry, replace “EN 590:1993” with “EN 590:2004” (twice).

Consequential amendments: The same modification applies to 4.1.1.19.6 (twice), 9.1.1.2, Definition of “FL vehicle” (twice).

UN 1463 Insert respectively “+6.1” before “+8” in column (5). Replace respectively “OC2” with “OTC” in Column (3b) and “58” with “568” in Column (20).

Add “V11 V12” in Column (16) and insert “CV28” after “CV24” in Column (18).

UN 1614 Add “P099” in column (8).

UN 1733 Add “T3” in column (10) and “TP33” in column (11).

UN 1740 Amend the name in column (2) to read: “HYDROGENDIFLUORIDES, SOLID, N.O.S.”

Consequential amendment: In 2.2.8.3 under C2, amend the name of “1740” accordingly.

UN 1779 Amend the name in column (2), to read as follows: “FORMIC ACID with more than 85% acid by mass”.

Insert “+3” after “8” in column (5).

Replace respectively “C3” with “CF1” in Column (3b), “AT” with “FL” in Column (14) and “80” with “83” in Column (20).

Add “S2” in Column (19).

Consequential amendment: In 4.1.1.19.6, in column (2b) of the table, amend the name of UN 1779 accordingly.

UN 1848 Amend the name in column (2) to read as follows: “PROPIONIC ACID with not less than 10% and less than 90% acid by mass”.

Consequential amendment: In 4.1.1.19.6, in column (2b) of the table, amend the name of UN 1848 accordingly.

UN 1950 Add “327” in column (6), replace “P204” with “P003 LP02” in column (8), and add “PP17 PP87 RR6 L2” in column (9a).

UN 1956 Insert “292” in column (6).

UN 2015 Replace “T10” with “T9” in column (10).

UN 2030 In column (10), replace “T20” with “T10” for packing group I and “T15” with “T7” for packing group II, and in column (11), replace “TP2” with “TP1” for packing group III.

UN 2037 Replace “P204” with “P003” in Column (8), and add “PP17 RR6” in column (9a).

UN 2662 Delete this entry.

UN 2823 Amend the name in column (2) to read: “CROTONIC ACID, SOLID”.

UN 2880 For packing group II: insert “322” in column (6);

For packing group III: replace “316” with “313” and “314”.

UN 2900 Delete “BK1 BK2” in column (10) and delete “606” in column (20).

UN 3245 Amend the proper shipping name in column (2) to read as follows: “GENETICALLY MODIFIED MICROORGANISMS or GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS”.

Consequential amendment: In 2.2.9.3 under M8, amend the name of “3245” accordingly.

UN 3291 Add “BK2” in Column (10).

UN 3373 Amend the proper shipping name in column (2) to read: “BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B” and add “6.2”, “T1” and “TP1” in columns (5), (10) and (11), respectively.

Consequential amendments: In 2.2.62.3 under I4, in 4.1.8.5 and in 4.1.10.4 MP5, amend the name of “3373” accordingly. In 2.2.62.1.3 and 2.2.62.3, amend the title of I4 to read as follows: “Biological substances”.

UN 3435 Delete this entry.

UN 3257 Amend as follows:

(1)	(2)	(13)
3257	ELEVATED TEMPERATURE LIQUID, N.O.S., at or above 100 °C and below its flash-point (including molten metals, molten salts, etc.), filled at a temperature higher than 190 °C	TU35 TC7 TE6 TE14 TE18 TE24
3257	ELEVATED TEMPERATURE LIQUID, N.O.S., at or above 100 °C and below its flash-point (including molten metals, molten salts, etc.), filled at or below 190 °C	TU35 TC7 TE6 TE14 TE24

 

For UN Nos. 3364, 3365, 3366, 3367, 3368 and 3370, replace “wetted” with “WETTED” in column (2).

For UN 3375, delete “TU26” in Column (13) for both liquid and solid entries.

Add the following new entries:

UN No.

Name and description

Class

Classifi­cation code

Packing group

Labels

Special provi­sions

Limited quanti­ties

Packagings

Portable tanks and bulk containers

ADR tanks

Vehicle for tank carriage

Trans-port cate-gory

Special provisions for carriage

Hazard identi­fication No.

Packing instruc­tion

Special pac-king provi­sions

Mixed packing provi­sions

Por-table tank instruc­tion

Special provi­sions

Tank code

Special provi­sions

Packages

Bulk

Loading, unloa-ding and han-dling

Opera-tion

(1)

(2)

(3a)

(3b)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9a)

(9b)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

0015

AMMUNITION, SMOKE with or without burster, expelling charge or propelling charge, containing corrosive substances

1

1.2G

1 +8

LQ0

P130 LP101

PP67 L1

MP23

1

V2

CV1 CV2 CV3

S1

0016

AMMUNITION, SMOKE with or without burster, expelling charge or propelling charge, containing corrosive substances

1

1.3G

1 +8

LQ0

P130 LP101

PP67 L1

MP23

1

V2

CV1 CV2 CV3

S1

0303

AMMUNITION, SMOKE with or without burster, expelling charge or propelling charge, containing corrosive substances

1

1.4G

1.4 +8

LQ0

P130 LP101

PP67 L1

MP23

2

V2

CV1 CV2 CV3

S1

1391

ALKALI METAL DISPERSION or ALKALINE EARTH METAL DISPERSION having a flash-point of not more than 60 °C

4.3

WF1

I

4.3 +3

182 183 274 506

LQ0

P402 PR1

MP2

L10BN(+)

TU1 TE5 TT3 TM2

FL

1

V1

CV23

S2 S20

X323

1649

MOTOR FUEL ANTI-KNOCK MIXTURE having a flash-point of not more than 60 °C

6.1

TF1

I

6.1 +3

LQ0

P602

MP8 MP17

T14

TP2

L10CH

TU14 TU15 TE19 TE21 TT6

FL

1

CV1 CV13 CV28

S2 S9 S17

663

2030

HYDRAZINE AQUEOUS SOLUTION, with more than 37% hydrazine by mass having a flash-point of not more than 60 °C

8

CFT

I

8 +6.1 +3

530

LQ0

P001

MP8 MP17

T10

TP2

L10BH

FL

1

CV13 CV28

S2

886

2814

INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS, in refrigerated liquid nitrogen

6.2

I1

6.2 +2.2

318

LQ0

P620

MP5

0

CV13 CV25 CV26 CV28

S3 S9 S15

2814

INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS (animal carcasses only)

6.2

I1

6.2

318

LQ0

P099 P620

MP5

BK1 BK2

0

CV13 CV25 CV26 CV28

S3 S9 S15

606

2900

INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING ANIMALS only (animal carcasses and wastes only)

6.2

I2

6.2

318

LQ0

P099 P620

MP5

BK1 BK2

0

CV13 CV25 CV26 CV28

S3 S9 S15

606

2900

INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING ANIMALS only, in refrigerated liquid nitrogen

6.2

I2

6.2 +2.2

318

LQ0

P620

MP5

0

CV13 CV25 CV26 CV28

S3 S9 S15

3245

GENETICALLY MODIFIED MICRO-ORGANISMS or GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS, in refrigerated liquid nitrogen

9

M8

9 +2.2

219 637

LQ0

P904 IBC08

MP6

2

CV1 CV13 CV26 CV27 CV28

S17

3291

CLINICAL WASTE, UNSPECIFIED, N.O.S. or (BIO) MEDICAL WASTE, N.O.S. or REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE, N.O.S., in refrigerated liquid nitrogen

6.2

I3

II

6.2 +2.2

565

LQ0

P621 IBC620 LP621

MP6

2

V1

CV13 CV25 CV28

S3

3412

FORMIC ACID with not less than 10% but not more than 85% acid by mass

8

C3

II

8

LQ22

P001 IBC02

MP15

T7

TP2

L4BN

AT

2

80

3412

FORMIC ACID with not less than 5% but less than 10% acid by mass

8

C3

III

8

LQ7

P001 IBC03 LP01 R001

MP15

T4

TP1

L4BN

AT

3

80

3463

PROPIONIC ACID with not less than 90% acid by mass

8

CF1

II

8 +3

LQ22

P001 IBC02

MP15

T7

TP2

L4BN

FL

2

S2

83

3469

PAINT, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base) or PAINT RELATED MATERIAL, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE (including paint thinning or reducing compound)

3

FC

I

3 +8

163

LQ3

P001

MP7 MP17

T11

TP2 TP27

L10CH

TU14 TE21

FL

1

S2 S20

338

3

FC

II

3 +8

163

LQ4

P001 IBC02

MP19

T7

TP2 TP8 TP28

L4BH

FL

2

S2 S20

338

3

FC

III

3 +8

163

LQ7

P001 IBC03 R001

MP19

T4

TP1 TP29

L4BN

FL

3

S2

38

3470

PAINT, CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac, varnish, polish, liquid filler and liquid lacquer base) or PAINT RELATED MATERIAL, CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE (including paint thinning or reducing compound)

8

CF1

II

8 +3

163

LQ22

P001 IBC02

MP15

T7

TP2 TP8 TP28

L4BN

FL

2

S2

83

3471

HYDROGENDIFLUORIDES SOLUTION, N.O.S.

8

CT1

II

8 +6.1

LQ22

P001 IBC02

MP15

T7

TP2

L4DH

TU14 TE21

AT

2

CV13 CV28

86

8

CT1

III

8 +6.1

LQ7

P001 IBC03 R001

MP15

T4

TP1

L4DH

TU14 TE21

AT

3

CV13 CV28

86

3472

CROTONIC ACID, LIQUID

8

C3

III

8

LQ7

P001 IBC03 LP01 R001

MP15

T4

TP1

L4BN

AT

3

80

3473

FUEL CELL CARTRIDGES containing flammable liquids

3

F1

3

328

LQ13

P003

PP88

3

S2

 

Consequential amendment: Insert the new entries accordingly in 2.2.3.3 and 2.2.8.3.

Chapter 3.3

3.3.1 SP162 Amend to read as follows: “(Deleted)”.

SP181 Insert “(see 5.2.2.2.2)” after “model No.1”.

SP204 Amend to read as follows: “(Deleted)”.

SP216 In the last sentence, insert “and articles” before “containing” and amend the end to read: “…free liquid in the packet or article.”.

SP247 Amend the end of the first paragraph to read:

“…may be carried in wooden barrels with a capacity of more than 250 litres and not more than 500 litres meeting the general requirements of 4.1.1, as appropriate, on the following conditions:…”.

Replace the word “casks” with “wooden barrels” (5 times).

SP251 In the first sentence, add “for example” before “for medical,” add “or repair” before “purposes”.

SP282 Amend to read as follows: “(Deleted)”.

SP289 Replace “vehicles” and “vehicle” with “conveyances” and “conveyance”, respectively.

SP292 Amend to read as follows:

“Mixtures containing not more than 23.5% oxygen by volume may be carried under this entry when no other oxidizing gases are present. A label conforming to model 5.1 is not required for any concentrations within this limit.”.

SP298 Amend to read as follows: “(Deleted)”.

SP303 Amend to read as follows:

“Receptacles shall be assigned to the classification code of the gas or mixture of gases contained therein determined in accordance with the provisions of section 2.2.2.”.

SP309 Amend to read as follows:

“This entry applies to non sensitized emulsions, suspensions and gels consisting primarily of a mixture of ammonium nitrate and fuel, intended to produce a Type E blasting explosive only after further processing prior to use.

The mixture for emulsions typically has the following composition: 60-85% ammonium nitrate, 5-30% water, 2-8% fuel, 0.5-4% emulsifier agent, 0-10% soluble flame suppressants, and trace additives. Other inorganic nitrate salts may replace part of the ammonium nitrate.

The mixture for suspensions and gels typically has the following composition: 60-85% ammonium nitrate, 0-5% sodium or potassium perchlorate, 0-17% hexamine nitrate or monomethylamine nitrate, 5-30% water, 2-15% fuel, 0.5-4% thickening agent, 0-10% soluble flame suppressants, and trace additives. Other inorganic nitrate salts may replace part of the ammonium nitrate.

Substances shall satisfactorily pass Test Series 8 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part I, Section 18 and be approved by the competent authority.”.

SP316 Delete “or hydrated”.

SP319 Delete the first sentence.

SP320 Amend to read as follows: “(Deleted)”.

SP601 Amend to read as follows:

“Pharmaceutical products (medicines) ready for use, which are substances manufactured and packaged for retail sale or distribution for personal or household consumption are not subject to the requirements of ADR.”

SP617 Delete “and shall be specified in the transport document”.

SP634 Amend to read as follows: “(Deleted)”.

SP645 Add the following new sentence at the end:

“When assignment to a division is made in accordance with the procedure in 2.2.1.1.7.2, the competent authority may require the default classification to be verified on the basis of test data derived from Test Series 6 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part I, Section 16.”.

SP 651 Amend to read as follows:

“Special Provision V2 (1) does not apply if the net explosive mass per transport unit does not exceed 4000 kg, provided that the net explosive mass per vehicle does not exceed 3000 kg.”.

Add the following new special provisions:

“322 When carried in non-friable tablet form, these goods are assigned to packing group III.

323 (Reserved)

324 This substance needs to be stabilized when in concentrations of not more than 99%.

325 In the case of non-fissile or fissile excepted uranium hexafluoride, the material shall be classified under UN No 2978.

326 In the case of fissile uranium hexafluoride, the material shall be classified under UN No. 2977.

327 Waste aerosols consigned in accordance with 5.4.1.1.3 may be carried under this entry for the purposes of reprocessing or disposal. They need not be protected against inadvertent discharge provided that measures to prevent dangerous build up of pressure and dangerous atmospheres are addressed. Waste aerosols, other than those leaking or severely deformed, shall be packed in accordance with packing instruction P003 and special provision PP87, or packing instruction LP02 and special packing provision L2. Leaking or severely deformed aerosols shall be carried in salvage packagings provided appropriate measures are taken to ensure there is no dangerous build up of pressure.

NOTE: For maritime carriage, waste aerosols shall not be carried in closed containers.

328 This entry applies to fuel cell cartridges containing flammable liquids including methanol or methanol/water solutions. Fuel cell cartridge means a container that stores fuel for discharge into fuel cell powered equipment through a valve(s) that controls the discharge of fuel into such equipment and is free of electric charge generating components. The cartridge shall be designed and constructed to prevent the fuel from leaking during normal conditions of carriage.

This entry applies to fuel cell cartridge design types shown without their packaging to pass an internal pressure test at a pressure of 100 kPa (gauge).

329 (Reserved)

330 Alcohols containing petroleum products (e.g. gasoline) up to 5% shall be carried under the entry UN 1987 ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.

652 Austenitic stainless steel, ferritic and austenitic steel (Duplex steel) and welded titanium receptacles which do not meet the requirements of Chapter 6.2 but have been constructed and approved in accordance with national aviation provisions for use as hot air balloon or hot air ship fuel receptacles, brought into service (date of initial inspection) before 1 July 2004, may be carried by road provided they meet the following conditions:

(a) The general provisions of 6.2.1 shall be complied with;

(b) The design and construction of the receptacles shall have been approved for aviation use by a national air transport authority;

(c) As an exemption from 6.2.1.1.1, the calculation pressure shall be derived from a reduced maximum ambient temperature of +40° C; in this case:

(i) as an exemption from 6.2.1.2, cylinders may be manufactured from rolled and annealed commercially pure titanium with the minimum requirements of R_m>450MPa, ε_A>20% (ε_A = elongation after fracture);

(ii) austenitic stainless steel and ferritic and austenitic steel (Duplex steel) cylinders may be used with a stress level up to 85% of the minimum guaranteed yield strength (Re) at a calculation pressure derived from a reduced maximum ambient temperature of +40° C;

(iii) the receptacles shall be equipped with a pressure relief device having a nominal set pressure of 26 bar; the test pressure of these receptacles shall be not less than 30 bar;

(d) When the exemptions from (c) are not applied, the receptacles shall be designed for a reference temperature of 65° C and shall be equipped with relief devices with a nominal set pressure specified by the competent authority of the country of use;

(e) The main body of the receptacles shall be covered by an outer, water-resistant protective layer at least 25 mm thick made from structural cellular foam or similar material;

(f) During carriage, the cylinder shall be firmly secured in a crate or an additional safety device;

(g) The receptacles shall be marked with a clear, visible label stating that the receptacles are for use only in hot air balloons and hot air ships;

(k) The duration of service (from the date of initial inspection) shall not exceed 25 years.”

653 The carriage of this gas in cylinders with a maximum capacity of 0.5 litres, is not subject to the other provisions of ADR if the following conditions are met:

– The provisions for construction and testing of cylinders are observed;

– The cylinders are contained in outer packagings which at least meet the requirements of Part 4 for combination packagings. The general provisions of packing of 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2 and 4.1.1.5 to 4.1.1.7 shall be observed;

– The cylinders are not packed together with other dangerous goods;

– The total gross mass of a package does not exceed 30 kg; and

– Each package is clearly and durably marked with “UN 1013”. This marking is displayed within a diamond-shaped area surrounded by a line that measures at least 100 mm by 100 mm.”

Chapter 3.4

3.4.6 In the first column of table 3.4.6 replace “LQ4” and “LQ5” with “LQ4^c” and “LQ5^c” respectively.

In the table, for LQ19, replace respectively “3 l” and “1 l” with “5 kg”.

PART 4

Chapter 4.1

Renumber all references to renumbered paragraphs of Chapters 6.1, 6.5 and 6.6, as appropriate.

4.1.1.2 In the Note, delete “high and medium molecular mass”.

4.1.1.5 Insert the following new second sentence:

“Inner packagings containing liquids shall be packed with their closures upward and placed within outer packagings consistent with the orientation markings prescribed in 5.2.1.9.”.

4.1.1.5.1 Insert a new paragraph 4.1.1.5.1 with the same text as in existing 6.1.5.1.6 with the insertion of the words “or a large packaging” after “combination packaging” and the words “or large pack­aging” after “outer packaging” in the first sentence.

4.1.1.8 Amend to read as follows:

“4.1.1.8 Where pressure may develop in a package by the emission of gas from the contents (as a result of temperature increase or other causes), the packaging or IBC may be fitted with a vent provided that the gas emitted will not cause danger on account of its toxicity, its flammability or the quantity released, for example.

A venting device shall be fitted if dangerous overpressure may develop due to normal decomposition of substances. The vent shall be so designed that, when the packaging or IBC is in the attitude in which it is intended to be carried, leakages of liquid and the penetration of foreign substances are prevented under normal conditions of carriage.

NOTE: Venting of the package is not permitted for air carriage.

4.1.1.8.1 Liquids may only be filled into inner packagings which have an appropriate resistance to internal pressure that may be developed under normal conditions of carriage.”.

4.1.1.12 In the first sentence, replace “, including IBCs,” with “as specified in Chapter 6.1” and delete “, or 6.5.4.7 for the various types of IBCs”.

Delete (c).

In the last paragraph, delete “, or IBC,” in the first sentence and “or IBC” in the second sentence.

4.1.1.18.3 Add a new paragraph to read as follows:

“4.1.1.18.3 Appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure that there is no dangerous build up of pressure.”.

Consequential amendment: In 4.1.1.18.1, add at the end “and 4.1.1.18.3”.

4.1.1.19.1 In the first sentence, delete “high and medium molecular mass” and “high molecular mass”.

4.1.1.19.6 In the table:

In Note * to UN No 1791: Replace “For hypochlorite solutions” with “If the test is carried out with hypochlorite solutions themselves”.

For UN No 3264, fourth entry, Column “Standard liquid”, insert a semicolon after “Rules for collective entries”.

4.1.2.2 Replace the first sentence with the following paragraph:

“Every metal, rigid plastics and composite IBC, shall be inspected and tested, as relevant, in accordance with 6.5.4.4 or 6.5.4.5:

(a) before it is put into service;

(b) thereafter at intervals not exceeding two and a half and five years, as appropriate;

(c) after the repair or remanufacture, before it is re-used for carriage.”

Amend the end of the second sentence (starting with “An IBC shall not be filled…”) to read as follows: “… expiry of the last periodic test or inspection.”.

4.1.3.6 Amend to read as follows:

“4.1.3.6 Pressure receptacles for liquids and solids

4.1.3.6.1 Unless otherwise indicated in ADR, pressure receptacles conforming to:

(a) the applicable requirements of Chapter 6.2; or

(b) the national or international standards on the design, construction, testing, manufacturing and inspection, as applied by the country in which the pressure receptacles are manufactured, provided that the provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met, and that, for metallic cylinders, tubes, pressure drums and bundles of cylinders, the construction is such that the minimum burst ratio (burst pressure divided by test pressure) is:

(i) 1.50 for refillable pressure receptacles;

(ii) 2.00 for non-refillable pressure receptacles,

are authorized for the carriage of any liquid or solid substance other than explosives, thermally unstable substances, organic peroxides, self-reactive substances, substances where significant pressure may develop by evolution of chemical reaction and radioactive material (unless permitted in 4.1.9).

This sub-section is not applicable to the substances mentioned in 4.1.4.1, packing instruction P200, table 3 and in 4.1.4.4.

4.1.3.6.2 Every design type of pressure receptacle shall be approved by the competent authority of the country of manufacture or as indicated in Chapter 6.2.

4.1.3.6.3 Unless otherwise indicated, pressure receptacles having a minimum test pressure of 0.6 MPa shall be used.

4.1.3.6.4 Unless otherwise indicated, pressure receptacles may be provided with an emergency pressure relief device designed to avoid bursting in case of overfill or fire accidents.

Pressure receptacle valves shall be designed and constructed in such a way that they are inherently able to withstand damage without release of the contents or shall be protected from damage which could cause inadvertent release of the contents of the pressure receptacle, by one of the methods as given in 4.1.6.8 (a) to (f).

4.1.3.6.5 The level of filling shall not exceed 95% of the capacity of the pressure receptacle at 50 °C. Sufficient ullage (outage) shall be left to ensure that the pressure receptacle will not be liquid full at a temperature of 55 °C.

4.1.3.6.6 Unless otherwise indicated pressure receptacles shall be subjected to a periodic inspection and test every 5 years. The periodic inspection shall include an external examination, an internal examination or alternative method as approved by the competent authority, a pressure test or equivalent effective non-destructive testing with the agreement of the competent authority including an inspection of all accessories (e.g. tightness of valves, emergency relief valves or fusible elements). Pressure receptacles shall not be filled after they become due for periodic inspection and test but may be carried after the expiry of the time limit. Pressure receptacle repairs shall meet the requirements of 4.1.6.11.

4.1.3.6.7 Prior to filling, the packer shall perform an inspection of the pressure receptacle and ensure that the pressure receptacle is authorized for the substances to be carried and that the requirements of ADR have been met. Shut-off valves shall be closed after filling and remain closed during carriage. The consignor shall verify that the closures and equipment are not leaking.

4.1.3.6.8 Refillable pressure receptacles shall not be filled with a substance different from that previously contained unless the necessary operations for change of service have been performed.

4.1.3.6.9 Marking of pressure receptacles for liquids and solids according to 4.1.3.6 (not conforming to the requirements of Chapter 6.2) shall be in accordance with the requirements of the competent authority of the country of manufacturing.”.

4.1.4.1 P001 Insert a new row after “Composite packagings” to read as follows:

“Pressure receptacles may be used provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met.”.

Amend special packing provision PP2, to read as follows:

“PP2 For UN 3065, wooden barrels with a maximum capacity of 250 litres and which do not meet the provisions of Chapter 6.1 may be used.”.

P002 Insert a new row after “Composite packagings” to read as follows:

“Pressure receptacles may be used provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met.”.

In special packing provision PP37, amend the second sentence to read as follows:

“All bags of any type shall be carried in closed vehicles or containers or be placed in closed rigid overpacks.”.

P003 Add the following new special packing provisions PP17, PP87 and PP88:

“PP17 For UN Nos. 1950 and 2037, packages shall not exceed 55 kg net mass for fibreboard packagings or 125 kg net mass for other packagings.

PP87 For UN 1950 waste aerosols carried in accordance with special provision 327, the packagings shall have a means of retaining any free liquid that might escape during carriage, e.g. absorbent material. The packaging shall be adequately ventilated to prevent the creation of flammable atmosphere and the build-up of pressure.

PP88 For UN 3473 when fuel cell cartridges are packed with equipment, they shall be packed in inner packagings or placed in the outer packaging with cushioning material so that the cartridges are protected against damage that may be caused by the movement or placement of the equipment and the cartridges within the outer packaging.”.

Add a new row at the end to read as follows:

“Special packing provision specific to RID and ADR:

RR6 For UN 1950 and 2037 in the case of carriage by full load, metal articles may also be packed as follows: the articles shall be grouped together in units on trays and held in position with an appropriate plastics cover; these units shall be stacked and suitably secured on pallets.”.

P200 In paragraph (5)(b), in the sentence preceding the first equation, replace “gases for which data are not provided in the table” with “gases and gas mixtures for which relevant data are not available”.

In paragraph (5)(c), in the sentence before the equation, replace “gases for which filling data are not provided in the table” with “gases and gas mixtures for which relevant data are not available”.

In paragraph (10), amend special provisions “k”, “l”, “n” and “z” as follows:

Special provision “k”: Add the following text before the third paragraph:

“Bundles containing UN 1045 Fluorine, compressed, may be constructed with isolation valves on assemblies (groups) of cylinders not exceeding 150 litres total water capacity instead of isolation valves on every cylinder.

Cylinders and individual cylinders within a bundle shall have a test pressure greater than or equal to 200 bar and a minimum wall thickness of 3.5 mm for aluminium alloy or 2 mm for steel. Individual cylinders not complying with this requirement shall be carried in a rigid outer packaging that will adequately protect the cylinder and its fittings and meeting the packing group I performance level. Pressure drums shall have a minimum wall thickness as specified by the competent authority.”

Special provision “l”: In the last sentence, replace “total quantity” with “maximum net mass”.

Special provision “n”: Amend to read as follows:

For UN 2190, oxygen difluoride, compressed, cylinders and individual cylinders within a bundle shall contain not more than 5kg of the gas;

For UN 1045 fluorine, compressed, cylinders, individual cylinders within a bundle and assemblies of cylinders within a bundle shall contain not more than 5 kg of the gas. Bundles containing this gas may be divided in assemblies (groups) of cylinders not exceeding 150 litres total water capacity.

Special provision “z”: Amend the third paragraph to read as follows:

“Toxic substances with an LC₅₀ less than or equal to 200 ml/m³ shall not be carried in tubes, pressure drums or MEGCs and shall meet the requirements of special packing provision “k”. However, UN 1975 Nitric oxide and dinitrogen tetroxide mixture may be carried in pressure drums.”.

In Tables 1 and 2, delete the entries for the following UN Nos.: 1014, 1015, 1979, 1980, 1981 and 2600.

In Table 1, in the heading of column 11, replace “Working pressure, bar” with “Maximum working pressure, bar”

In Table 2:

– For UN Nos. 2192 and 2199, add “q” (twice for UN No. 2199) in the column under the heading “Special packing provisions”.

– For UN 2451, delete “300” and “0.75” in the columns for “Test pressure” and “Filling ratio”, respectively.

In paragraph (10) ta (b), delete “or standard EN 1439:1996 ‘Transportable refillable steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum Gases (LPG) – Procedures for checking before, during and after refilling’”.

In paragraph (11), in the table, add “+A1:2005” after “EN 13365:2002”, and insert the following new rows:

Applicable requirements	Reference	Title of document
(7) and (10) ta (b)	EN 1439:2005 (except 3.5 and Annex C)	LPG equipment and accessories -Transportable refillable welded and brazed steel Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders - Procedures for checking before, during and after filling
(7) and (10) ta (b)	EN 14794:2005	LPG equipment and accessories - Transportable refillable aluminium cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) - Procedure for checking before, during and after filling

 

P204 Amend to read as follows: “(Deleted)”.

P400 (1) Amend to read as follows:

“Pressure receptacles may be used provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met. They shall be made of steel and shall be subjected to an initial test and periodic tests every 10 years at a pressure of not less than 1 MPa (10 bar, gauge pressure). During carriage, the liquid shall be under a layer of inert gas with a gauge pressure of not less than 20 kPa (0.2 bar).”.

P401 (1) and P402 (1) Amend to read as follows:

“Pressure receptacles may be used provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met. They shall be made of steel and subjected to an initial test and periodic tests every 10 years at a pressure of not less than 0.6 MPa (6 bar, gauge pressure). During carriage, the liquid shall be under a layer of inert gas with a gauge pressure of not less than 20 kPa (0.2 bar).”.

P403, P404 and P410 Insert a new row after “Composite packagings” to read as follows:

“Pressure receptacles may be used provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met.”.

P520 Under “Additional requirements” in “4.”, insert “(model No.1, see 5.2.2.2.2)” after “risk label”.

P601 and P602 Amend paragraph (1) to read as follows:

“(1) Combination packagings with a maximum gross mass of 15 kg, consisting of

– one or more glass inner packaging(s) with a maximum capacity of 1 litre each and filled to not more than 90% of their capacity; the closure(s) of which shall be physically held in place by any means capable of preventing back-off or loosening by impact or vibration during carriage, individually placed in

– metal receptacles together with cushioning and absorbent material sufficient to absorb the entire contents of the glass inner packaging(s), further packed in

– 1A2, 1B2, 1N2, 1H2, 1D, 1G, 4A, 4B, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F, 4G or 4H2 outer packagings.".

Amend paragraph (4) to read as follows:

“(4) Pressure receptacles may be used provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met. They shall be subjected to an initial test and periodic tests every 10 years at a pressure of not less than 1 MPa (10 bar) (gauge pressure). Pressure receptacles may not be equipped with any pressure relief device. Each pressure receptacle containing a toxic by inhalation liquid with an LC₅₀ less than or equal to 200 ml/m³ (ppm) shall be closed with a plug or valve conforming to the following:

(a) Each plug or valve shall have a taper-threaded connection directly to the pressure receptacle and be capable of withstanding the test pressure of the pressure receptacle without damage or leakage;

(b) Each valve shall be of the packless type with non-perforated diaphragm, except that, for corrosive substances, a valve may be of the packed type with an assembly made gas-tight by means of a seal cap with gasket joint attached to the valve body or the pressure receptacle to prevent loss of substance through or past the packing;

(c) Each valve outlet shall be sealed by a threaded cap or threaded solid plug and inert gasket material;

(d) The materials of construction for the pressure receptacle, valves, plugs, outlet caps, luting and gaskets shall be compatible with each other and with the contents.

Each pressure receptacle with a wall thickness at any point of less than 2.0 mm and each pressure receptacle which does not have fitted valve protection shall be carried in an outer packaging. Pressure receptacles shall not be manifolded or interconnected.”.

P650 Amend paragraph (2) to read as follows:

“(2) The packaging shall consist of at least three components:

(a) A primary receptacle;

(b) A secondary packaging; and

(c) An outer packaging

of which either the secondary or the outer packaging shall be rigid.”

In paragraph (4):

Amend the second sentence to read as follows: “The mark shall be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped) with minimum dimensions of 50 mm by 50 mm; the width of the line shall be at least 2 mm and the letters and numbers shall be at least 6 mm high.”.

Add the following new third sentence: “The proper shipping name “BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B” in letters at least 6 mm high shall be marked on the outer packaging adjacent to the diamond-shaped mark.”.

Insert a new paragraph (5) to read as follows and renumber subsequent paragraphs accordingly:

“(5) At least one surface of the outer packaging shall have a minimum dimension of 100 mm × 100 mm.".

Amend current paragraph (5) (renumbered (6)) to read as follows:

"(6) The completed package shall be capable of successfully passing the drop test in 6.3.2.5 as specified in 6.3.2.2 to 6.3.2.4 at a height of 1.2 m. Following the appropriate drop sequence, there shall be no leakage from the primary receptacle(s) which shall remain protected by absorbent material, when required, in the secondary packaging.".

In (7) (renumbered (8)), add a new sub-paragraph (d) to read as follows:

"(d) If there is any doubt as to whether or not residual liquid may be present in the primary receptacle during carriage then a packaging suitable for liquids, including absorbent materials, shall be used.".

Insert a new paragraph (10) to read as follows:

"(10) When packages are placed in an overpack, the package markings required by this packing instruction shall either be clearly visible or be reproduced on the outside of the overpack.".

Current paragraphs (9) and (10) become (11) and (12).

Add a new paragraph (13) to read as follows:

"(13) Other dangerous goods shall not be packed in the same packaging as Class 6.2 infectious substances unless they are necessary for maintaining the viability, stabilizing or preventing degradation or neutralizing the hazards of the infectious substances. A quantity of 30 ml or less of dangerous goods included in Classes 3, 8 or 9 may be packed in each primary receptacle containing infectious substances. When these small quantities of dangerous goods are packed with infectious substances in accordance with this packing instruction no other requirements of ADR need be met.".

Current paragraph (11) becomes (14).

P800 Amend paragraph (1) to read as follows:

“(1) Pressure receptacles may be used provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met.”.

In paragraph (2), replace “2.5 l” with “3 l”.

P802 In paragraph (4), delete “Austenitic”.

Amend paragraph (5) to read as follows:

“(5) Pressure receptacles may be used provided that the general provisions of 4.1.3.6 are met.”.

4.1.4.2 IBC02 Add a new row at the end to read as follows:

“Special packing provision specific to RID and ADR:

BB2 For UN No.1203, notwithstanding special provision 534 (see 3.3.1), IBCs shall only be used when the actual vapour pressure is not more than 110 kPa at 50 ºC, or 130 kPa at 55 ºC.”.

4.1.4.3 LP02 Add a new special packing provision “L2” to read as follows:

“L2 For UN 1950 aerosols, the large packaging shall meet the Packing Group III performance level. Large packagings for waste aerosols carried in accordance with special provision 327 shall have in addition a means of retaining any free liquid that might escape during carriage e.g. absorbent material.”.

4.1.6.2 (b) Replace “mass” with “material”.

4.1.9.1.3 Amend to read:

“A package shall not contain any items other than those that are necessary for the use of the radioactive material. The interaction between these items and the package under the conditions of carriage applicable to the design, shall not reduce the safety of the package.”.

4.1.9.2.2 Amend to read: “For LSA material and SCO which is or contains fissile material the applicable requirements of 6.4.11.1 and 7.5.11 CV33 (4.1) and (4.2) shall be met.”.

4.1.10.4 MP 20 Amend the second sentence to read as follows:

“Shall not be packed together with goods and articles of Class 1 having different UN numbers, except if provided for by special provision MP 24.”

MP 22 Amend the second sentence to read as follows:

“Shall not be packed together with goods of Class 1 having different UN numbers, except

(a) With their own means of initiation, provided that the means of initiation will not function under normal conditions of carriage; or

(b) With articles of compatibility groups C, D and E; or

(c) If provided for by special provision MP 24.”

MP 23 Amend the second sentence to read as follows:

“Shall not be packed together with goods and articles of Class 1 having different UN numbers, except

(a) With their own means of initiation, provided that the means of initiation will not function under normal conditions of carriage; or

(b) If provided for by special provision MP 24.”.

Chapter 4.2

4.2.1.15 Add a new sub-section to read as follows:

“4.2.1.15 Additional provisions applicable to the carriage of Class 6.2 substances in portable tanks

(Reserved).”.

Renumber subsequent paragraphs accordingly.

Consequential amendments: In 4.2.5.3 TP4 replace “4.2.1.15.2” with “4.2.1.16.2”. In 4.2.5.3 TP33 replace “4.2.1.18” with “4.2.1.19”.

4.2.5.1.1 Add a note at the end of the paragraph to read as follows:

“NOTE: The gases authorized for carriage in MEGCs are indicated with the letter “(M)” in Column (10) of Table A of Chapter 3.2.”.

Chapter 4.3

4.3.2.1.7 Add a new paragraph to read as follows:

“4.3.2.1.7 The tank record shall be retained by the owner or the operator who shall be able to provide this documentation at the request of the competent authority. The tank record shall be maintained throughout the life of the tank and retained for 15 months after the tank is taken out of service.

Should a change of owner or operator occur during the life of the tank the tank record shall be transferred to the new owner or operator.

Copies of the tank record or all necessary documents shall be made available to the expert for tests, inspections and checks on tanks in accordance with 6.8.2.4.5 or 6.8.3.4.16, on the occasion of periodic inspections or exceptional checks.”

4.3.4.1.2 In the table, for tank code L1,5BN, amend the first three entries to read as follows:

L1.5BN	3	F1	II vapour pressure at 50 °C > 1.1 bar
		F1	III flash-point < 23 °C, viscous, vapour pressure at 50 °C > 1.1 bar boiling point > 35 °C
		D	II vapour pressure at 50 °C > 1.1 bar

 

In the table, include the following amendments under tank code L4BN in column (4):

– first entry (Class 3, classification code F1), read: "I, III, boiling point > 35 °C”

– third entry (Class 3, classification code D), delete: "vapour pressure at 50 °C > 1.75 bar”.

In “Hierarchy of tanks”, first paragraph, replace “the first part of the code (L or S) remains unchanged and that any other” with “any” and replace “parts 2 to 4” with “parts 1 to 4”. Before “Part 2: Calculation pressure”, insert

“Part 1: Types of tanks

S ➝ L".

Amend the paragraph before the note to read as follows:

"For example:

– A tank with the tank code L10CN is authorized for the carriage of a substance to which the tank code L4BN has been assigned;

– A tank with the tank code L4BN is authorized for the carriage of a substance to which the tank code SGAN has been assigned.".

PART 5

Chapter 5.1

5.1.2.1 (a) Re-arrange the text to read as follows:

“An overpack shall be:

(i) marked with the word “OVERPACK”; and

(ii) marked with the UN number preceded by the letters “UN”, and labelled as required for packages in 5.2.2, for each item of dangerous goods contained in the overpack,

unless the markings and the labels representative of all dangerous goods contained in the overpack are visible. If the same marking or the same label is required for different packages, it only needs to be applied once.”.

Insert the following new sentence at the end:

“The marking of the word “OVERPACK”, which shall be readily visible and legible, shall be in an official language of the country of origin and also, if that language is not English, French or German, in English, French or German, unless agreements, if any, concluded between the countries concerned in the transport operation provide otherwise.”

5.1.2.2 Delete the second sentence (“The “overpack” marking is an indication of compliance with this requirement.”).

5.1.2.3 Add a new sub-section to read as follows:

“5.1.2.3 Each package bearing package orientation markings as prescribed in 5.2.1.9 and which is overpacked or placed in a large packaging shall be oriented in accordance with such markings.”.

Consequential amendment: Renumber existing 5.1.2.3 as 5.1.2.4.

5.1.5.1.2 (c) Amend to read:

“For each package requiring competent authority approval, it shall be ensured that all the requirements ­specified in the approval certificates have been satisfied;”.

5.1.5.2.2 (c) Amend to read:

“The shipment of packages containing fissile materials if the sum of the ­criticality safety indexes of the packages in a single vehicle or container exceeds 50; and”.

5.1.5.2.4 (d) In (v), insert “symbol” after “SI prefix”.

Chapter 5.2

5.2.1.4 Add “and large packagings” after “capacity”.

5.2.1.7.4 (c) Amend the end of the sentence to read as follows: “…origin of design and either the name of the manufacturer or other identification of the packaging specified by the competent authority of the country of origin of design.”.

5.2.1.7.8 Add the following new paragraph:

“5.2.1.7.8 In case of international carriage of packages requiring competent authority design or shipment approval, for which different approval types apply in the different countries concerned, marking shall be in accordance with the certificate of the country of origin of the design.”.

5.2.1.8 Add a new 5.2.1.8 to read as follows:

“5.2.1.8 (Reserved)”.

5.2.1.9 Add a new sub-section to read as follows:

“5.2.1.9 Orientation arrows

5.2.1.9.1 Except as provided in 5.2.1.9.2:

– combination packagings having inner packagings containing liquids;

– single packagings fitted with vents; and

– cryogenic receptacles intended for the carriage of refrigerated liquefied gases,

shall be legibly marked with package orientation arrows which are similar to the illustration shown below or with those meeting the specifications of ISO 780:1985. The orientation arrows shall appear on two opposite vertical sides of the package with the arrows pointing in the correct upright direction. They shall be rectangular and of a size that is clearly visible commensurate with the size of the package. Depicting a rectangular border around the arrows is optional.

 

5.2.1.9.2 Orientation arrows are not required on packages containing:

(a) pressure receptacles except for closed cryogenic receptacles;

(b) dangerous goods in inner packagings of not more than 120 ml which are prepared with sufficient absorbent material between the inner and outer packagings to completely absorb the liquid contents;

(c) Class 6.2 infectious substances in primary receptacles of not more than 50 ml;

(d) Class 7 radioactive material in Type IP-2, IP-3, A, B(U), B(M) or C packages; or

(e) articles which are leak-tight in all orientations (e.g. alcohol or mercury in thermometers, aerosols, etc.).

5.2.1.9.3 Arrows for purposes other than indicating proper package orientation shall not be displayed on a package marked in accordance with this sub-section.”.

5.2.2.1.7 Add “and large packagings” after “capacity”.

5.2.2.1.11.2 (b) Insert “symbol” after “SI prefix”.

5.2.2.1.11.5 Add the following new paragraph:

“5.2.2.1.11.5 In case of international carriage of packages requiring competent authority design or shipment approval, for which different approval types apply in the different countries concerned, labelling shall be in accordance with the certificate of the country of origin of design.”.

5.2.2.1.12 Delete.

Consequential amendments:

3.2.1 In the explanatory note for column (5), delete the second indent.

5.1.2.1 (b) Amend to read as follows:

“Orientation arrows illustrated in 5.2.1.9 shall be displayed on two opposite sides of the following overpacks:

(i) overpacks containing packages which shall be marked in accordance with 5.2.1.9.1, unless the marking remains visible, and

(ii) overpacks containing liquids in packages which need not be marked in accordance with 5.2.1.9.2, unless the closures remain visible.”

5.2.2.2.1.1 In the first sentence, delete “, except label conforming to model No. 11,”. Delete the third sentence (“Label conforming to model No. 11 ...”).

5.2.2.2.1.3 In the first sentence, delete “, except label conforming to model No. 11,”.

5.2.2.2.2 Delete label No. 11 and the text under this label.

5.2.2.2.1 Add the following note at the end of the existing text:

“NOTE: Where appropriate, labels in 5.2.2.2.2 are shown with a dotted outer boundary as provided for in 5.2.2.2.1.1. This is not required when the label is applied on a background of contrasting colour.”.

5.2.2.2.1.1 Add the following sentence after the second sentence: “Labels shall be displayed on a background of contrasting colour, or shall have either a dotted or solid outer boundary line.”.

5.2.2.2.1.2 Insert the following new paragraph at the end.

“Empty uncleaned pressure receptacles for gases of Class 2 may be carried with obsolete or damaged labels for the purposes of refilling or inspection as appropriate and the application of a new label in conformity with current regulations or for the disposal of the pressure receptacle.”.

5.2.2.2.2 In the labels for Classes 5.1 and 5.2:

Replace the text under label No. 5.1 with the following:

“(No. 5.1)

Symbol (flame over circle): black;
Background: yellow

Figure “5.1” in bottom corner”

Replace label No. 5.2 and the text under the label with the following:

 

“(No. 5.2)

Symbol (flame): black or white;
Background: upper half red; lower half yellow;
Figure “5.2” in bottom corner”.

Chapter 5.3

5.3.1.1.1 Add the following sentence at the end: “Placards shall be displayed on a background of contrasting colour, or shall have either a dotted or solid outer boundary line.”.

5.3.1.1.2 Add the following subparagraph at the end:

“Placards are not required for the carriage of explosives of Division 1.4, compatibility group S.”

5.3.1.5.1 Amend to read as follows:

“5.3.1.5.1 For vehicles carrying packages containing substances or articles of Class 1 (other than of Division 1.4, compatibility group S), placards shall be affixed to both sides and at the rear of the vehicle.”.

5.3.2.1.1 Delete “reflectorized”.

5.3.2.1.5 Amend to read as follows:

“5.3.2.1.5 If the orange-coloured plates prescribed in 5.3.2.1.2 and 5.3.2.1.4 affixed to the containers, tank‑containers, MEGCs or portable tanks are not clearly visible from outside the carrying vehicle, the same plates shall also be affixed to both sides of the vehicle.”.

5.3.2.1.6 Replace “5.3.2.1.2 and 5.3.2.1.4” with “5.3.2.1.2, 5.3.2.1.4 and 5.3.2.1.5”.

5.3.2.1.7 Amend to read as follows:

“5.3.2.1.7 The requirements of 5.3.2.1.1 to 5.3.2.1.5 are also applicable to empty fixed or demountable tanks, battery-vehicles, tank-containers, portable tanks and MEGCs, uncleaned, not degassed or not decontaminated as well as to empty vehicles and containers for carriage in bulk, uncleaned or not decontaminated.”.

5.3.2.1.8 Amend the first sentence to read as follows:

“Orange-coloured marking which does not relate to dangerous goods carried, or residues thereof, shall be removed or covered.”.

5.3.2.2.1 In the first sentence, replace “The reflectorized orange-coloured plates” with “The orange-coloured plates shall be reflectorized and”.

Insert the following new text after “black border 15 mm wide.”: “The material used shall be weather-resistant and ensure durable marking. The plate shall not become detached from its mount in the event of a 15 minutes’ engulfment in fire.”.

Insert the following new paragraph, at the end, before the NOTE:

“For containers carrying dangerous solid substances in bulk and for tank-containers, MEGCs and portable tanks, the plates prescribed in 5.3.2.1.2, 5.3.2.1.4 and 5.3.2.1.5 may be replaced by a self-adhesive sheet, by paint or by any other equivalent process.

This alternative marking shall conform to the specifications set in this sub-section except for the provisions concerning resistance to fire mentioned in 5.3.2.2.1 and 5.3.2.2.2.”.

Remainder of the text unchanged.

Chapter 5.4

5.4.1.1.1 In the paragraph (b), insert “in brackets” after “technical name”.

In the paragraph (c):

2nd indent: Add a Note to read as follows:

“NOTE: For radioactive material with a subsidiary risk, see also special provision 172.”.

3rd indent: Add, at the end of the first sentence, “or applicable according to a special provision referred to in Column (6)”.

In the paragraph (e), add the words “when applicable” after “the packages”, insert at the end: “UN packaging codes may only be used to supplement the description of the kind of package (e.g. one box (4G)).”.

In the paragraph (f), delete the words “with the exception of empty means of containment, uncleaned,”.

Amend paragraph (h) to read as follows:

“(h) the name and address of the consignee(s). With the agreement of the competent authorities of the countries concerned by the carriage, when dangerous goods are carried to be delivered to multiple consignees who cannot be identified at the start of the carriage, the words “Delivery Sale” may be given instead.”.

In the paragraph after (i) replace “(a), (b), (c) and (d) shall be shown… or in sequence (b), (c), (a), (d)” with “(a), (b), (c) and (d) shall be shown in the order listed above (i.e. (a), (b), (c), (d))”.

Replace the second example with:

“UN1098, ALLYL ALCOHOL, 6.1 (3), PG I”.

5.4.1.1.3 Replace the second example with:

““WASTE, UN 1230 METHANOL, 3 (6.1), PG II””.

Replace the fourth example with:

““WASTE, UN 1993 FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (toluene and ethyl alcohol), 3, PG II””.

5.4.1.1.6 Amend as follows:

“5.4.1.1.6 Special provisions for empty means of containment, uncleaned

5.4.1.1.6.1 For empty means of containment, uncleaned, which contain the residue of dangerous goods of classes other than Class 7, the words “EMPTY, UNCLEANED” or “RESIDUE, LAST CONTAINED” shall be indicated before or after the proper shipping name required in 5.4.1.1.1 (b). Moreover, 5.4.1.1.1 (f) does not apply.

5.4.1.1.6.2 The special provision of 5.4.1.1.6.1 may be replaced with the provisions of 5.4.1.1.6.2.1, 5.4.1.1.6.2.2 or 5.4.1.1.6.2.3, as appropriate.

5.4.1.1.6.2.1 For empty packagings, uncleaned, which contain the residue of dangerous goods of classes other than Class 7, including empty uncleaned receptacles for gases with a capacity of not more than 1000 litres, the particulars according to 5.4.1.1.1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) are replaced with “EMPTY PACKAGING”, “EMPTY RECEPTACLE”, “EMPTY IBC” or “EMPTY LARGE PACKAGING”, as appropriate, followed by the information of the goods last loaded, as described in 5.4.1.1.1 (c).

See example as follows: “EMPTY PACKAGING, 6.1(3)”.

In addition, in such a case, if the dangerous goods last loaded are goods of Class 2, the information prescribed in 5.4.1.1.1 (c) may be replaced by the number of the class “2”.

5.4.1.1.6.2.2 For empty means of containment other than packagings, uncleaned, which contain the residue of dangerous goods of classes other than Class 7 and for empty uncleaned receptacles for gases with a capacity of more than 1000 litres, the particulars according to 5.4.1.1.1 (a) to (d) are preceded by “EMPTY TANK-VEHICLE”, “EMPTY DEMOUNTABLE TANK”, “EMPTY TANK-CONTAINER”, “EMPTY PORTABLE TANK”, “EMPTY BATTERY-VEHICLE”, “EMPTY MEGC”, “EMPTY VEHICLE”, “EMPTY CONTAINER” or “EMPTY RECEPTACLE”, as appropriate, followed by the words “LAST LOAD:”. Moreover, paragraph 5.4.1.1.1 (f) does not apply.

See examples as follows:

“EMPTY TANK-VEHICLE, LAST LOAD: UN 1098 ALLYL ALCOHOL, 6.1 (3), I” or

“EMPTY TANK-VEHICLE, LAST LOAD: UN 1098 ALLYL ALCOHOL, 6.1 (3), PG I”.

5.4.1.1.6.2.3 When empty means of containment, uncleaned, which contain the residue of dangerous goods of classes other than Class 7, are returned to the consignor, the transport documents prepared for the full‑capacity carriage of these goods may also be used. In such cases, the indication of the quantity is to be eliminated (by effacing it, striking it out or any other means) and replaced by the words “EMPTY, UNCLEANED RETURN”.

5.4.1.1.6.3 Unchanged.”.

5.4.1.2.1 (c) In the English text, in the second sentence, insert “drafted” before “in an official language”.

5.4.1.2.1 (d) Replace “the approval certificate” with “a copy of the competent authority approval” and add the following new sentence at the end: “It shall be drafted in an official language of the forwarding country and also, if that language is not English, French or German, in English, French or German unless agreements, if any, concluded between the countries concerned in the transport operation provide otherwise;”.

5.4.1.2.3.3 Amend the last sentence to read as follows:

“A copy of the competent authority approval with the conditions of carriage shall be attached to the transport document. It shall be drafted in an official language of the forwarding country and also, if that language is not English, French or German, in English, French or German unless agreements, if any, concluded between the countries concerned in the transport operation provide otherwise.”.

5.4.1.2.5.1 (c) Insert “symbol” after “SI prefix”.

5.4.1.2.5.3 Insert the following new paragraph:

“5.4.1.2.5.3 In case of international carriage of packages requiring competent authority design or shipment approval, for which different approval types apply in the different countries concerned, the UN number and proper shipping name required in 5.4.1.1.1 shall be in accordance with the certificate of the country of origin of design.”.

Renumber existing 5.4.1.2.5.3 as 5.4.1.2.5.4.

5.4.4 In the multimodal dangerous goods form, the left margin of Note (*), replace “proper shipping name, hazard class, UN No.” with “UN No., proper shipping name, hazard class”.

PART 6

Chapter 6.1

6.1.2.5 Under 2., replace “wooden barrel” with “(Reserved)”.

6.1.2.7 In the table, replace the text in the row for “Wooden barrels” with “(Reserved)”.

6.1.3.1 (d) Delete the NOTE.

6.1.4.6 Amend to read:

“6.1.4.6 (Deleted)”.

6.1.4.8.8 Add a new NOTE at the end to read as follows:

“NOTE: ISO 16103:2005 – “Packaging – Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Recycled plastics material”, provides additional guidance on procedures to be followed in approving the use of recycled plastics material.”.

6.1.5.1.6 Replace current text with the following:

“6.1.5.1.6 (Reserved)

NOTE: For the conditions for assembling different inner packagings in an outer packaging and permissible variations in inner packagings, see 4.1.1.5.1.”.

6.1.5.2.4 Amend to read:

“6.1.5.2.4 (Reserved)”.

6.1.5.2.5 In the Note, delete “high or average molecular mass”.

6.1.5.2.6 Amend the text beginning with “For high molecular mass polyethylene drums…” and finishing with “…with standard liquids (see 6.1.6).” to read as follows:

“For polyethylene drums and jerricans in accordance with 6.1.4.8 and if necessary, polyethylene composite packagings in accordance with 6.1.4.19, chemical compatibility with filling liquids assimilated in accordance with 4.1.1.19 may be verified as follows with standard liquids (see 6.1.6).”.

In the second paragraph (from “The standard liquids are representative…” to “…this procedure is not required”), delete “high or medium molecular mass” and add the following new sentence at the end:

“Storage is not required either for test samples which are used for the stacking test in case of the standard liquids “wetting solution” and “acetic acid”.”.

In the last paragraph, delete “high density, high or medium mass”.

6.1.5.2.7 In the first sentence, delete “high or medium molecular mass”.

6.1.5.3.1 In the table, delete “wooden barrels” under “Packaging”.

6.1.6 Delete “high or medium molecular mass”.

6.1.6.1 (a) Replace “1 to 10% of a wetting agent” by “1% of alkyl benzene sulphonate, or an aqueous solution of 5% nonylphenol ethoxylate which has been preliminary stored for at least 14 days at a temperature of 40 °C before being used for the first time for the tests,”.

6.1.6.1 (f) After the second sentence, insert the following text:

“A design type test with water is not required if adequate chemical compatibility is proved with wetting solution or nitric acid.”.

Chapter 6.2

6.2.1.3.3.5.4 Amend footnote 1 to read as follows:

“¹ See for example CGA Publications S-1.2-2003 “Pressure Relief Device Standards - Part 2 - Cargo and Portable Tanks for Compressed Gases” and S-1.1-2003 “Pressure Relief Device Standards - Part 1 - Cylinders for Compressed Gases”.”.

6.2.1.6.1 Amend subparagraph (c) to read as follows:

“(c) Checking of the threads if there is evidence of corrosion or if the fittings are removed;”

Amend the end of Note 2 under subparagraph (d) to read as follows:

“… based on acoustic emission testing, ultrasonic examination or a combination of acoustic emission testing and ultrasonic examination.”.

6.2.1.7.2 (f) In the second sentence, delete “With the exception of pressure receptacles of UN No. 1965 hydrocarbon gas mixture, liquefied, n.o.s.,”.

Add the following new sentence at the end:

“This mark is not required for pressure receptacles for UN No. 1965 hydrocarbon gas mixture, liquefied, n.o.s.;”.

6.2.1.7.2 (i) Amend the first sentence to read as follows:

“The water capacity of the receptacle in litres followed by the letter “L”. In the case of pressure receptacles for liquefied gases the water capacity in litres shall be expressed to three significant figures rounded down to the last digit.”.

6.2.1.7.7 Amend to read as follows:

“With the agreement of the competent authority, the date of the most recent periodic inspection and the stamp of the expert may be engraved on a ring of an appropriate material affixed to the cylinder when the valve is installed and which is removable only by disconnecting the valve from the cylinder.”.

6.2.2 Amend the existing references to standards EN 1442:1998 and EN 13769:2003 as follows:

Reference	Title of document	Applicable sub-sections and paragraphs
for design and construction
EN 1442:1998/A2:2005	Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) - Design and construction.	6.2.1.1 and 6.2.1.5
EN 13769:2003/A1:2005	Transportable gas cylinders – Cylinder bundles – Design, manufacture, identification and testing	6.2.1.1, 6.2.1.5 and 6.2.1.7

 

In the table, in Column “Reference”:

– Add "+A1:2006" after "EN 13322-1:2003”;

– Add "+A1:2005" after "EN 14427:2004”, “EN 1968:2002” and “EN 12863:2002”; and

– Replace "EN 849:1996/A2:2001” with “EN ISO 10297:2006”.

In the table, for EN 14427:2004, in Column “Title of document”, insert the following new NOTE 2:

“NOTE 2: In 5.2.9.2.1 and 5.2.9.3.1, both cylinders shall be subject to a burst test when they show damage equal to or worse than the rejection criteria.”

(the existing NOTE becomes NOTE 1).

In the table, under the heading “for materials”, insert the following new row at the end:

Reference	Title of document	Applicable sub-sections and paragraphs
for materials
EN ISO 11114-4:2005 (except method C in 5.3)	Transportable gas cylinders – Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents – Part 4: Test methods for selecting metallic materials resistant to hydrogen embrittlement	6.2.1.2

 

6.2.3 In the first sentence, replace “table of 6.2.2” with “tables of 6.2.2 or 6.2.5”.

Add the following new paragraphs before the last sentence (“The requirements of 6.2.1… shall be met:”):

“Where an appropriate standard is referenced in the tables of 6.2.2 or 6.2.5 the competent authority shall, within two years, withdraw recognition for the use of any technical code for the same purpose.

This does not remove the competent authority’s rights to recognise technical codes to reflect scientific and technical progress or where no standard exists or to deal with specific aspects not addressed in a standard.

The competent authority shall transmit to the secretariat of UNECE a list of the technical codes that it recognises. The list should include the following details: name and date of the code, purpose of the code and details of where it may be obtained. The secretariat shall make this information publicly available on its website.”

6.2.4 Renumber current paragraphs 6.2.4.3.1, 6.2.4.3.2 and 6.2.4.3.3 as 6.2.4.3.1.1, 6.2.4.3.1.2 and 6.2.4.3.1.3 respectively and insert a new 6.2.4.3.1 to read as follows:

“6.2.4.3.1 Small receptacles containing gas (gas cartridges)”

In current 6.2.4.3.1 (renumbered 6.2.4.3.1.1), replace “Each aerosol dispenser and small receptacle containing gas (gas cartridges)” with “Each receptacle”.

Add the following new paragraphs:

“6.2.4.3.2 Aerosol dispensers

Each filled aerosol dispenser shall be subjected to a test performed in a hot water bath or an approved water bath alternative.

6.2.4.3.2.1 Hot water bath test

6.2.4.3.2.1.1 The temperature of the water bath and the duration of the test shall be such that the internal pressure reaches that which would be reached at 55 °C (50 °C if the liquid phase does not exceed 95% of the capacity of the aerosol dispenser at 50 °C). If the contents are sensitive to heat or if the aerosol dispensers are made of plastics material which softens at this test temperature, the temperature of the bath shall be set at between 20 °C and 30 °C but, in addition, one aerosol dispenser in 2000 shall be tested at the higher temperature.

6.2.4.3.2.1.2 No leakage or permanent deformation of an aerosol dispenser may occur, except that a plastic aerosol dispenser may be deformed through softening provided that it does not leak.

6.2.4.3.2.2 Alternative methods

With the approval of the competent authority alternative methods which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used provided that the requirements of 6.2.4.3.2.2.1, 6.2.4.3.2.2.2 and 6.2.4.3.2.2.3 are met.

6.2.4.3.2.2.1 Quality system

Aerosol dispenser fillers and component manufacturers shall have a quality system. The quality system shall implement procedures to ensure that all aerosol dispensers that leak or that are deformed are rejected and not offered for carriage.

The quality system shall include:

(a) a description of the organizational structure and responsibilities;

(b) the relevant inspection and test, quality control, quality assurance, and process operation instructions that will be used;

(c) quality records, such as inspection reports, test data, calibration data and certificates;

(d) management reviews to ensure the effective operation of the quality system;

(e) a process for control of documents and their revision;

(f) a means for control of non-conforming aerosol dispensers;

(g) training programmes and qualification procedures for relevant personnel; and

(h) procedures to ensure that there is no damage to the final product.

An initial audit and periodic audits shall be conducted to the satisfaction of the competent authority. These audits shall ensure the approved system is and remains adequate and efficient. Any proposed changes to the approved system shall be notified to the competent authority in advance.

6.2.4.3.2.2.2 Pressure and leak testing of aerosol dispensers before filling

Every empty aerosol dispenser shall be subjected to a pressure equal to or in excess of the maximum expected in the filled aerosol dispensers at 55 °C (50 °C if the liquid phase does not exceed 95% of the capacity of the receptacle at 50 °C). This shall be at least two-thirds of the design pressure of the aerosol dispenser. If any aerosol dispenser shows evidence of leakage at a rate equal to or greater than 3.3 × 10-2 mbar.l.s-1 at the test pressure, distortion or other defect, it shall be rejected.

6.2.4.3.2.2.3 Testing of the aerosol dispensers after filling

Prior to filling the filler shall ensure that the crimping equipment is set appropriately and the specified propellant is used.

Each filled aerosol dispenser shall be weighed and leak tested. The leak detection equipment shall be sufficiently sensitive to detect at least a leak rate of 2.0 × 10-3 mbar.l.s‑1 at 20 °C.

Any filled aerosol dispenser which shows evidence of leakage, deformation or excessive weight shall be rejected.”.

6.2.4.3.3 Add a new paragraph to read as follows:

“6.2.4.3.3 With the approval of the competent authority, aerosols and receptacles, small, containing pharmaceutical products and non flammable gases which are required to be sterile, but may be adversely affected by water bath testing, are not subject to 6.2.4.3.1 and 6.2.4.3.2 if:

(a) They are manufactured under the authority of a national health administration and, if required by the competent authority, follow the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) established by the World Health Organization (WHO) ²; and

(b) An equivalent level of safety is achieved by the manufacturer’s use of alternative methods for leak detection and pressure resistance, such as helium detection and water bathing a statistical sample of at least 1 in 2000 from each production batch.”.

6.2.5.2.1 Insert the following new entry at the end of the table:

ISO 11119-3:2002

Gas cylinders of composite construction - Specification and test methods - Part 3: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with non-load-sharing metallic or non-metallic liners

 

6.2.5.2.3 In the table, under “For the cylinder shell:”, delete the reference to ISO 7866:1999.

6.2.5.2.4 Add a new paragraph to read as follows:

“6.2.5.2.4 The following standard applies for the design, construction and initial inspection and test of UN cryogenic receptacles, except that inspection requirements related to the conformity assessment system and approval shall be in accordance with 6.2.5.6:

ISO 21029-1:2004

Cryogenic vessels – Transportable vacuum insulated vessels of not more than 1000 l volume – Part 1: Design, fabrication, inspection and tests

 

6.2.5.6.3.1 In (a), insert “of personnel” after “responsibilities” and delete “, and power of the management”.

In (b), replace “systematic actions” with “procedures”.

Delete the commas before “and” in (c) and (d).

6.2.5.6.4.10 Amend to read as follows:

“6.2.5.6.4.10 Modifications to approved design types

The manufacturer shall either:

(a) inform the issuing competent authority of modifications to the approved design type, where such modifications do not constitute a new design, as specified in the pressure receptacle standard; or

(b) request a subsequent design type approval where such modifications constitute a new design according to the relevant pressure receptacle standard. This additional approval shall be given in the form of an amendment to the original design type approval certificate.”.

6.2.5.8.2 In (g) add the following new last sentence at the end of the existing text:

“In the case of pressure receptacles for UN 1001 acetylene, dissolved and UN 3374 acetylene, solvent free, at least one decimal shall be shown after the decimal point and two digits for pressure receptacles of less than 1 kg;”.

In (k) and (l): Insert “, any coating,” after “during filling” and replace “two” with “three” in the first sentence. Insert the following two new last sentences at the end of the existing text:

“At least one decimal shall be shown after the decimal point. For pressure receptacles of less than 1 kg, the mass shall be expressed to two significant figures rounded down to the last digit;”.

Consequential amendment: The same changes apply to 6.2.1.7.2 (f), (j) and (k).

6.2.5.8.7 Add the following new paragraph:

“6.2.5.8.7 For acetylene cylinders, with the agreement of the competent authority, the date of the most recent periodic inspection and the stamp of the body performing the periodic inspection and test may be engraved on a ring held on the cylinder by the valve. The ring shall be configured so that it can only be removed by disconnecting the valve from the cylinder.”.

Chapter 6.4

6.4.5.2 (b) Amend to read as follows:

“(b) more than a 20% increase in the maximum radiation level at any external surface of the package.”.

Consequential changes in 6.4.5.4.1(c)(ii), 6.4.5.4.2(c), 6.4.5.4.4(c)(ii), 6.4.5.4.5(b)(ii) and 6.4.7.14(b).

6.4.7.16 In the first sentence, replace “liquids” with “liquid radioactive material”.

6.4.8.3 In the first sentence, replace “6.4.8.4,” with “6.4.8.5 and in the absence of insolation,”.

6.4.8.4 The text of current 6.4.8.13 becomes new 6.4.8.4, with the following amendments:

In the first sentence, insert “under exclusive use” before “shall not exceed 85 °C” and replace “6.4.8.4” with “6.4.8.5”. Delete the second sentence: (“The package shall… exceeds 50 °C.”).

6.4.8.4 to 6.4.8.12 Renumber as 6.4.8.5 to 6.4.8.13. Amend all cross-references accordingly (applies to 5.1.5.1.2 (e), 6.4.8.2, 6.4.8.6 (current 6.4.8.5), 6.4.9.1, 6.4.10.1, 6.4.10.2, 6.4.17.2, 6.4.17.3, 6.4.23.5, 6.4.23.12 (p), 6.4.23.14 (n) and (q) (renumbered 6.4.23.14 (o) and (s))).

6.4.11.2 (a) Amend the end of the sentence after the formula to read: “provided that the smallest external dimension of each package is not less than 10 cm and that either:”.

Amend (iii) and the following paragraph to read as follows:

“(iii) there are not more than 5 g of fissile material in any 10 litre volume of material.

Neither beryllium nor deuterium shall be present in quantities exceeding 1% of the applicable consignment mass limits provided in Table 6.4.11.2, except for deuterium in natural concentration in hydrogen.”.

6.4.11.7 (b) Amend the first sentence to read as follows: “For packages containing uranium hexafluoride only, with maximum enrichment of 5 mass percent uranium-235:”.

6.4.22.1 (b) Amend to read as follows:

“(b) Each design that meets the requirement of 6.4.6.1 to 6.4.6.3 shall require unilateral approval by the competent authority of the country of origin of the design, unless multilateral approval is otherwise required by ADR.”.

6.4.23.3 (a) Replace “the consignment” with “the shipment”.

6.4.23.12 (e) Replace “routing” with “routeing”.

6.4.23.14 Insert a new paragraph (m) to read as follows:

“(m) A description of the containment system;”

Rename current sub-paragraphs (m) and (n) accordingly.

Under (n), insert a new sub-paragraph (ii) to read as follows:

“(ii) A description of the confinement system;”.

Rename current sub-paragraphs (ii) to (vi) accordingly.

Insert a new sub-paragraph (p) to read as follows:

“(p) For packages containing more than 0.1 kg of uranium hexafluoride, a statement specifying those prescriptions of 6.4.6.4 which apply if any and any amplifying information which may be useful to other competent authorities;”.

Rename current sub-paragraphs (o) to (u) accordingly.

6.4.23.15 Delete the last sentence.

Chapter 6.5

6.5.1 Amend the title to read “General requirements”.

Section 6.5.3 The existing 6.5.1.5 becomes new section 6.5.3, with appropriate renumbering of paragraphs, sub-paragraphs and references to paragraphs numbers and with modifications, as follows:

6.5.3 Heading of existing 6.5.1.5.

6.5.3.1 New title to read as follows:

“6.5.3.1 General requirements”.

6.5.3.1.1 to 6.5.3.1.8: Existing 6.5.1.5.1 to 6.5.1.5.8 become new paragraphs 6.5.3.1.1 to 6.5.3.1.8.

Delete existing 6.5.1.5.9.

Section 6.5.4 The existing 6.5.1.6 becomes new section 6.5.4, with appropriate renumbering of paragraphs, sub-paragraphs and references to paragraphs numbers and with modifications, as follows:

6.5.4 Heading of existing 6.5.1.6.

6.5.4.1 Text of existing 6.5.1.6.1.

6.5.4.2 Text of existing 6.5.1.6.2 with the following modifications:

Replace “periodic tests” with “periodic inspections and tests” and “6.5.4.14” with “6.5.4.4” respectively.

6.5.4.3 Text of existing 6.5.1.6.3.

6.5.4.4 Text of existing 6.5.1.6.4 with the following modifications:

In the first paragraph, replace “Inspection:” with the heading “Inspection and testing” and add a new NOTE after the heading to read as follows:

“NOTE: See also 6.5.4.5 for tests and inspections on repaired IBCs.”.

The text beginning with “every metal, rigid plastics…” and sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) become new 6.5.4.4.1 with the following modifications:

In (a), insert “(including after remanufactured)” after “put into service”.

Insert a new sub-paragraph, after the sub-paragraphs (a) and (b), to read as follows: “Each IBC shall correspond in all respects to its design type.”.

The last paragraph of existing 6.5.1.6.4 (“A report of each inspection … requirements in 6.5.2.2.1).”) becomes new 6.5.4.4.3 with the following modifications:

In the first sentence, add “and test” after “each inspection” and “or test” after “next inspection” respectively.

In the second sentence, add “and test” after “inspection” twice.

Insert a new paragraph 6.5.4.4.2 as follows:

“6.5.4.4.2 Every metal, rigid plastics and composite IBC for liquids, or for solids which are filled or discharged under pressure, shall undergo a suitable leakproofness test and be capable of meeting the test level indicated in 6.5.6.7.3:

(a) before it is first used for carriage;

(b) at intervals of not more than two and a half years.

For this test the IBC need not have its closures fitted. The inner receptacle of a composite IBC may be tested without the outer casing, provided that the test results are not affected.”.

6.5.4.5 Title of existing 6.5.1.6.6.

6.5.4.5.1 Text of existing 6.5.1.6.5.

6.5.4.5.2 Text of existing 6.5.1.6.6.1. Replace “6.5.4.14.3 and 6.5.1.6.5 (a)” with “6.5.4.4”.

6.5.4.5.3 Text of existing 6.5.1.6.6.2.

6.5.4.5.4 Text of existing 6.5.1.6.6.3. Replace “6.5.1.6.6.1” with “6.5.4.5.2”.

6.5.4.5.5 Text of existing 6.5.1.6.7.

Renumber existing sections 6.5.3 and 6.5.4 as 6.5.5 and 6.5.6 respectively, and renumber accordingly subsequent paragraphs and references thereto (Applies also to 1.2.1 (definition of “remanufactured IBC”), 4.1.1.3, 4.1.1.9, 4.1.1.12, 4.1.1.19.1, 4.1.1.19.2, 4.1.1.19.3 (c) and (d), 4.1.5.5, 6.1.6, 6.5.1.4.3, 6.5.1.4.4 / In 4.1.1.19.2, replace 6.5.4.1.3 with 6.5.6.9.4).

6.5.6.1.3 (current 6.5.4.1.3) Delete.

6.5.6.3.5 (current 6.5.4.3.5) Amend the text beginning with “For high molecular mass polyethylene rigid plastics IBCs…” and finishing with “… with standard liquids (see 6.1.6).” to read as follows:

“For polyethylene rigid plastics IBCs (types 31H1 and 31H2) in accordance with 6.5.5.3 and polyethylene composite IBCs (types 31HZ1 and 31HZ2) in accordance with 6.5.5.4, chemical compatibility with filling liquids assimilated in accordance with 4.1.1.19 may be verified as follows with standard liquids (see 6.1.6).”.

In the second paragraph (from “The standard liquids are representative…” to “… combinations thereof.”), delete “high molecular mass”.

In the third paragraph (beginning with “The sufficient chemical compatibility…”), insert the following new second sentence after “is not required.”:

“Storage is not required either for test samples which are used for the stacking test in case of the standard liquids wetting solution and acetic acid.”.

In the last paragraph, delete “high density, high molecular mass”.

6.5.6.3.6 (current 6.5.4.3.6) In the first sentence, delete “high molecular mass”.

6.5.6.5.2 (current 6.5.4.5.2) Replace the last sentence of this paragraph with the following text:

“Flexible IBCs shall be filled with a representative material and then shall be loaded to six times their maximum permissible gross mass, the load being evenly distributed.”.

6.5.6.5.5 (b) (current 6.5.4.5.5 (b)) Add at the end (after “handling”): “and no loss of contents”.

6.5.6.9.2 (current 6.5.4.9.2) In sub­paragraph (a), amend the first sentence to read:

“Metal IBCs: the IBC shall be filled to not less than 95% of its maximum capacity for solids or 98% of its maximum capacity for liquids.”.

Amend subparagraph (b) to read as follows: “Flexible IBCs: the IBC shall be filled to the maximum permissible gross mass, the contents being evenly distributed;”.

In subparagraph (c), amend the first sentence to read:

“Rigid plastics and composite IBCs: the IBC shall be filled to not less than 95% of its maximum capacity for solids or 98% of its maximum capacity for liquids.”.

In subparagraph (d), insert “maximum” before “capacity” and delete “in accordance with the design type”.

6.5.6.9.4 (current 6.5.4.9.4) Amend to read as follows:

“6.5.6.9.4 Drop height

For solids and liquids, if the test is performed with the solid or liquid to be carried or with another substance having essentially the same physical characteristics:

Packing group I	Packing group II	Packing group III
1.8 m	1.2 m	0.8 m

 

For liquids if the test is performed with water:

(a) Where the substances to be carried have a relative density not exceeding 1.2:

Packing group II	Packing group III
1.2 m	0.8 m

 

(b) Where the substances to be carried have a relative density exceeding 1.2, the drop heights shall be calculated on the basis of the relative density (d) of the substance to be carried rounded up to the first decimal as follows:

Packing group II	Packing group III
d × 1.0 m	d × 0.67 m

 

6.5.6.14 to 6.5.6.14.4 (current 6.5.4.14 to 6.5.4.14.4) Delete.

Chapter 6.6

6.6.5.1.6 Amend to read as follows:

“6.6.5.1.6 (Reserved)

NOTE: For the conditions for assembling different inner packagings in a large packaging and permissible variations in inner packagings, see 4.1.1.5.1.”.

6.6.5.2.2 Insert a new 6.6.5.2.2 with the same text as existing 6.5.4.1.3, replacing the reference to 6.5.4.9.4 by a reference to 6.6.5.3.4.4 in sub-paragraph (a).

Renumber accordingly existing 6.6.5.2.2 to 6.6.5.2.4 and consequential amendments in 6.6.5.1.3 and 6.6.5.2.3 (current 6.6.5.2.2).

6.6.5.3.2.4 Amend by replacing the existing text with that of 6.5.4.5.5 (renumbered 6.5.6.5.5), but with the following modifications:

In (a), replace “Metal, rigid plastics and composite IBCs” with “Metal and rigid plastics large packagings” and “the IBC” with “the large packaging”.

In (b), replace “Flexible IBCs” with “Flexible large packagings” and “IBC” with “large packaging” (twice).

6.6.5.3.3.5 Amend by replacing the existing text with that of 6.5.4.6.5 (renumbered 6.5.6.6.5), but replacing the word “IBCs” by “large packagings”.

Chapter 6.7

6.7.2.19.1, 6.7.3.15.1 and 6.7.4.14.1 Repla­ce the existing text and list of standards with the following text:

“Portable tanks meeting the definition of container in the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972, as amended, shall not be used unless they are successfully qualified by subjecting a representative prototype of each design to the Dynamic, Longitudinal Impact Test prescribed in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part IV, Section 41.”.

6.7.3.8.1.1 and 6.7.4.7.4 In footnotes 4 and 6 respectively, replace “CGA S-1.2-1995” and “CGA Pamphlet S-1.2-1995” with “CGA S-1.2-2003 “Pressure Relief Device Standards-Part 2-Cargo and Portable Tanks for Compressed Gases””.

6.7.5.4.1 Replace the first sentence with the following two sentences:

“The elements of MEGCs used for the carriage of UN No. 1013 carbon dioxide and UN No. 1070 nitrous oxide shall be isolated by a valve into assemblies of not more than 3000 litres. Each assembly shall be fitted with one or more pressure relief devices.”.

(Current final sentence remains unchanged).

6.7.5.5.1 and 6.7.5.5.2 Replace “CGA S-1.2-1995” with “CGA S-1.2-2003 “Pressure Relief Device Standards, Part 2, Cargo and Portable Tanks for Compressed Gases””.

Replace “CGA S-1.1-1994” with “CGA S-1.1-2003 “Pressure Relief Device Standards, Part 1, Cylinders for Compressed Gases””.

6.7.5.6.1 Amend to read as follows:

“6.7.5.6.1 Pressure relief devices shall be clearly and permanently marked with the following:

(a) the manufacturer’s name and relevant catalogue number;

(b) the set pressure and/or the set temperature;

(c) the date of the last test.”.

6.7.5.6.2 Delete this paragraph and renumber subsequent paragraph accordingly.

6.7.5.8.1 In the third sentence, replace “and oxidizing” with “, pyrophoric and oxidizing”.

6.7.5.12.1 Replace the existing text and list of standards with the following text:

“MEGCs meeting the definition of container in the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972, as amended, shall not be used unless they are successfully qualified by subjecting a representative prototype of each design to the Dynamic, Longitudinal Impact Test prescribed in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part IV, Section 41.”.

Chapter 6.8

6.8.2.1.14 (c) Replace “but not more than 175 kPa (1.75 bar) (absolute pressure)” with “and a boiling point of more than 35 °C”.

6.8.2.1.14 (d) Replace “having a vapour pressure of more than 175 kPa (1.75 bar) (absolute pressure)” with “having a boiling point of not more than 35 °C”.

6.8.2.2.2 Replace the second and fifth indents of 6.8.2.2.2 by the following:

“– Closing device at the end of each pipe which may be a screw-threaded plug, a blank flange or an equivalent device. This closing device shall be sufficiently tight so that the substance is contained without loss. Measures shall be taken to enable the safe release of pressure in the discharge pipe before the closing device is completely removed.”.

6.8.2.2.3 Replace the last sentence (“Hermetically closed tanks… special provisions of 6.8.4”) with the following text:

“Hermetically closed tanks shall not be fitted with vacuum valves. However, tanks of the tank code SGAH, S4AH or L4BH, fitted with vacuum valves which open at a negative pressure of not less than 21 kPa (0.21 bar) shall be considered as being hermetically closed. For tanks intended for the carriage of solid substances (powdery or granular) of packing groups II or III only, which do not liquefy during transport, the negative pressure may be reduced to not less than 5 kPa (0.05 bar).”.

Add a new subparagraph to read as follows:

“Vacuum valves used on tanks intended for the carriage of substances meeting the flash-point criteria of Class 3, shall prevent the immediate passage of flame into the tank, or the shell of the tank shall be capable of withstanding, without leakage, an explosion resulting from the passage of the flame.”.

6.8.2.2.7 Replace “but not exceeding 175 kPa (1.75 bar) (absolute)” with “and a boiling point of more than 35 °C”.

6.8.2.2.8 Replace “a vapour pressure of more than 175 kPa (1.75 bar) but not exceeding 300 kPa (3 bar) (absolute) at 50 °C” with “a boiling point of not more than 35 °C”.

6.8.2.3.1 Amend the fourth indent of the second paragraph to read as follows:

“– the alphanumerical codes of special provisions of construction (TC), equipment (TE) and type approval (TA) of 6.8.4 which are shown in column (13) of Table A of Chapter 3.2 for those substances for the carriage of which the tank has been approved;”.

Add the following new subparagraph at the end:

“A copy of the certificate shall be attached to the tank record of each tank, battery-vehicle or MEGC constructed (see 4.3.2.1.7).”

6.8.2.4.5 Add the following new subparagraph at the end:

“A copy of these certificates shall be attached to the tank record of each tank, battery-vehicle or MEGC tested (see 4.3.2.1.7).”

6.8.2.5.1 Insert the following new sixth indent:

“– external design pressure (see 6.8.2.1.7);”.

Amend current eight indent to read as follows:

“– date and type of the most recent test: “month, year” followed by a “P” when the test is the initial test or a periodic test in accordance with 6.8.2.4.1 and 6.8.2.4.2, or “month, year” followed by an “L” when the test is an intermediate leakproofness test in accordance with 6.8.2.4.3;

NOTE: Where the periodic test includes a leakproofness test, only the letter “P” shall be marked on the plate.”.

6.8.2.5.2 Amend the seventh indent (right-hand column) to read:

“– for substances other than those according to 4.3.4.1.3, the alphanumeric codes of all special provisions TC and TE which are shown in column 13 of Table A of Chapter 3.2 for the substances to be carried in the tank;”. 

6.8.2.6 Add a new reference to standard EN 14595 under the title “For tanks intended for the carriage of liquid petroleum products and other dangerous substances of Class 3 which have a vapour pressure not exceeding 110 kPa at 50 °C and petrol, and which have no toxic or corrosive subsidiary hazard” as follows:

Applicable sub-sections and paragraphs	Reference	Title of document
6.8.2.2 and 6.8.2.4.1	EN 14595:2005	Tanks for transport of dangerous goods - Service equipment for tanks - Pressure and vacuum breather vent

 

In the table, in the column “Reference”, add “+A1:2004” after “EN 13530-2:2002”.

In the table, for EN 13317:2002, in the column “Reference”, insert “(except for the figure and table B.2 in Annex B) (The material shall meet the requirements of standard EN 13094:2004, Clause 5.2)” after “EN 13317:2002”.

For EN 13094:2004, transfer the corresponding entry after that referring to EN 12972:2001 with the following new introductory paragraph:

“For tanks with a maximum working pressure not exceeding 50 kPa and intended for substances for which a tank code with the letter “G” is given in column (12) of Table A of Chapter 3.2”.

6.8.2.7 Add the following new paragraphs before the last sentence (“For testing, … may also be used.”):

“Where an appropriate standard is referenced in 6.8.2.6 the competent authority shall, within two years, withdraw recognition for the use of any technical code for the same purpose.

This does not remove the competent authority’s rights to recognise technical codes to reflect scientific and technical progress or where no standard exists or to deal with specific aspects not addressed in a standard.

The competent authority shall transmit to the secretariat of UNECE a list of the technical codes that it recognises. The list should include the following details: name and date of the code, purpose of the code and details of where it may be obtained. The secretariat shall make this information publicly available on its website.”

6.8.3.2.11 In the first paragraph, replace “independent safety valves, each so designed as” with “or more independent safety valves capable of opening at the maximum working pressure indicated on the tank. Two of these safety valves shall be individually sized”.

In the second paragraph, delete “two”.

In the third paragraph, replace “the safety valve and the bursting disc” with “the combination of the pressure relief devices”.

6.8.3.2.12 Replace “The safety valves” with “These pressure relief devices” and delete “shall be capable of opening at the working pressure indicated on the tank. They”.

In the last sentence, replace “valve” with “device” (twice).

6.8.3.4.16 Add the following new subparagraph:

“A copy of these certificates shall be attached to the tank record of each tank, battery-vehicle or MEGC tested (see 4.3.2.1.7).”

6.8.3.5.6 (b) and (c) Delete the dividing line between the left and right hand column and expand the text over the full width of the page.

6.8.4 (b) Amend special provisions TE1, TE2 and TE15 to read as follows:

“(Deleted)”

TE24 Transfer the text of this special provision in the left part of the page.

Insert a new special provision TE25 to read as follows:

“TE25 (Reserved)”.

Chapter 6.9

6.9.2.10 Insert “where:” after the formulae.

In the definition for τ_R, replace “EN 63:1977” with “EN ISO 14125:1998 (three points method)”.

6.9.4.2.1 Replace “EN 61:1977” with “EN ISO 527-5:1997”.

6.9.4.2.2 In the third indent, replace “EN 61:1977” with “EN ISO 527-5:1997”.

In the fourth indent, replace “EN 63:1977” with “ISO 14125:1998”.

6.9.4.2.3 Replace “EN 61:1977” with “EN ISO 14130:1997”.

Chapter 6.11

6.11.4.1 In the note, delete “590,”.

PART 7

Chapter 7.1

7.1.3 Delete “590 (status at 01.01.1979, 10^th edition, including amendments Nos. 1 to 4),” and “590”.

Replace “592-2 (status at 01.07.1996, 5th edition)” with “592-2 (status at 01.10.2004, 6^th edition)” and replace “592-4 (status at 01.07.1995, new edition)” with “592-4 (status at 01.09.2004, 2^nd edition)”.

Chapter 7.2

7.2.4 Insert a new V14 to read as follows:

“V14 Aerosols carried for the purposes of reprocessing or disposal under special provision 327 shall only be carried in ventilated or open vehicles or containers.”.

Consequential amendment: Table A UN 1950: Add “V14” in column (16).

Chapter 7.3

7.3.1.1 Replace the words “vehicles or containers” with “bulk containers, containers or vehicles”.

7.3.1.3 to 7.3.1.13 Wherever it appears replace the word “container” with “bulk container, container” and “containers” with “bulk containers, containers”.

Section 7.3.2 Wherever they appear replace the words “container or vehicle” with “bulk container”, “container used or the body of the vehicle” with “bulk container used” (applies to 7.3.2.2), and “containers or vehicles” with “bulk containers”, respectively.

7.3.2.6 Existing paragraph 7.3.2.6 becomes new 7.3.2.6.1. Add a new 7.3.2.6 to read as follows:

“7.3.2.6 Wastes of Class 6.2”.

7.3.2.6.1 Amend the title to read as follows: “Wastes of Class 6.2 (UN Nos. 2814 (animal carcasses only) and 2900 (animal carcasses and wastes only))”

Consequential amendment: Replace “UN No. 2900” with “UN Nos. 2814 and 2900” in current sub-paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e).

7.3.2.6.2 Add a new paragraph 7.3.2.6.2 to read as follows:

“7.3.2.6.2 Wastes of Class 6.2 (UN 3291)

(a) (Reserved);

(b) Closed bulk containers and their openings shall be leakproof by design. These bulk containers shall have non porous interior surfaces and shall be free from cracks or other features which could damage packagings inside, impede disinfection or permit inadvertent release;

(c) Wastes of UN No. 3291 shall be contained within the closed bulk container in UN type tested and approved sealed leakproof plastics bags tested for solids of packing group II and marked in accordance with 6.1.3.1. Such plastics bags shall be capable of passing the tests for tear and impact resistance according to ISO 7765-1:1988 “Plastics film and sheeting - Determination of impact resistance by the free-falling dart method - Part 1: Staircase methods” and ISO 6383-2:1983 “Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of tear resistance. Part 2: Elmendorf method”. Each bag shall have an impact resistance of at least 165 g and a tear resistance of at least 480 g in both parallel and perpendicular planes with respect to the length of the bag. The maximum net mass of each plastics bag shall be 30 kg;

(d) Single articles exceeding 30 kg such as soiled mattresses may be carried without the need for a plastics bag when authorized by the competent authority;

(e) Wastes of UN No. 3291 which contain liquids shall only be carried in plastics bags containing sufficient absorbent material to absorb the entire amount of liquid without it spilling in the bulk container;

(f) Wastes of UN No. 3291 containing sharp objects shall only be carried in UN type tested and approved rigid packagings meeting the provisions of packing instructions P621, IBC620 or LP621;

(g) Rigid packagings specified in packing instructions P621, IBC620 or LP621 may also be used. They shall be properly secured to prevent damage during normal conditions of carriage. Wastes carried in rigid packagings and plastics bags together in the same closed bulk container shall be adequately segregated from each other, e.g. by suitable rigid barriers or dividers, mesh nets or otherwise securing, such that they prevent damage to the packagings during normal conditions of carriage;

(h) Wastes of UN No. 3291 in plastics bags shall not be compressed in a closed bulk container in such a way that bags may be rendered no longer leakproof;

(i) The closed bulk container shall be inspected for leakage or spillage after each journey. If any wastes of UN No. 3291 have leaked or been spilled in the closed bulk container, it shall not be re-used until after it has been thoroughly cleaned and, if necessary, disinfected or decontaminated with an appropriate agent. No other goods shall be carried together with UN No. 3291 other than medical or veterinary wastes. Any such other wastes carried in the same closed bulk container shall be inspected for possible contamination.”.

7.3.3 Delete special provision “VV9b”. Special provision ““VV9a” becomes ““VV9”.

Chapter 7.5

7.5.1 Add a note under the title to read as follows:

“NOTE: Within the meaning of this section, placing a container, bulk-container, tank-container or portable tank onto a vehicle is considered as loading, and removing it is considered as unloading.”.

7.5.1.1 Amend to read as follows:

“7.5.1.1 The vehicle and its driver, as well as the large container(s), bulk-container(s), tank-container(s) or portable tank(s) if any, shall comply with the regulatory provisions (especially those concerning safety, security, cleanliness and satisfactory operation of the equipment used in loading and unloading) upon arrival at the loading and unloading sites, which include container terminals.”.

2.2.2.2 Amend to read as follows:

“7.5.1.2 The loading shall not be carried out if:

– an examination of the documents; or

– a visual inspection of the vehicle or of the large container(s), bulk-container(s), tank-container(s) or portable tank(s) if any, as well as of their equipment used in loading and unloading,

shows that the vehicle, the driver, a large container, a bulk-container, a tank-container, a portable tank or their equipment do not comply with the regulatory provisions.”.

7.5.1.3 Insert “or the security” after “the safety”.

Add at the end: “The interior and exterior of a vehicle or container shall be inspected prior to loading to ensure that there is no damage that could affect its integrity or that of the packages to be loaded in it.”

7.5.1.5 Add a new sub-section 7.5.1.5 to read as follows:

“7.5.1.5 When orientation arrows are required packages shall be oriented in accordance with such markings.

NOTE: Liquid dangerous goods shall be loaded below dry dangerous goods whenever practicable.”.

7.5.7.1 Amend to read as follows:

“7.5.7.1 Where appropriate the vehicle or container shall be fitted with devices to facilitate securing and handling of the dangerous goods. Packages containing dangerous substances and unpackaged dangerous articles shall be secured by suitable means capable of restraining the goods (such as fastening straps, sliding slatboards, adjustable brackets) in the vehicle or container in a manner that will prevent any movement during carriage which would change the orientation of the packages or cause them to be damaged. When dangerous goods are carried with other goods (e.g. heavy machinery or crates), all goods shall be securely fixed or packed in the vehicles or containers so as to prevent the release of dangerous goods. Movement of packages may also be prevented by filling any voids by the use of dunnage or by blocking and bracing. Where restraints such as banding or straps are used, these shall not be over-tightened to cause damage or deformation of the package.”.

7.5.7.2 and 7.5.7.3 Add two new paragraphs to read as follows and renumber current 7.5.7.2 and 7.5.7.3 as 7.5.7.4 and 7.5.7.5 respectively:

“7.5.7.2 Packages shall not be stacked unless designed for that purpose. Where different design types of packages that have been designed for stacking are to be loaded together, consideration shall be given to their compatibility for stacking with each other. Where necessary, stacked packages shall be prevented from damaging the package below by the use of load-bearing devices.

7.5.7.3 During loading and unloading, packages containing dangerous goods shall be protected from being damaged.

NOTE: Particular attention shall be paid to the handling of packages during their preparation for carriage, the type of vehicle or container on which they are to be carried and to the method of loading or unloading, so that accidental damage is not caused through dragging or mishandling the packages.”.

7.5.7.5 (current 7.5.7.3) Replace “The driver or any other member of the crew” with “Members of the vehicle crew”.

7.5.11 CV33 (1) (1.1) Amend to read as follows:

“Packages, overpacks, containers and tanks containing radioactive material and unpacked radioactive material shall be segregated during carriage:

(a) from workers in regularly occupied working areas:

(i) in accordance with Table A below; or

(ii) by distances calculated using a dose criterion of 5 mSv in a year and conservative model parameters;

NOTE: Workers subject to individual monitoring for the purposes of radiation protection shall not be considered for the purposes of segregation.

(b) from members of the critical group of the public, in areas where the public has regular access:

(i) in accordance with Table A below; or

(ii) by distances calculated using a dose criterion of 1 mSv in a year and conservative model parameters;

(c) from undeveloped photographic film and mailbags:

(i) in accordance with Table B below; or

(ii) by distances calculated using a radiation exposure criterion for undeveloped photographic film due to the transport of radioactive material for 0.1 mSv per consignment of such film; and

NOTE: Mailbags shall be assumed to contain undeveloped film and plates and therefore be separated from radioactive material in the same way.

(d) from other dangerous goods in accordance with 7.5.2.”.

(Table A unchanged.)

CV33 (1) (1.3) Replace “the driver and the other members of the crew” with “members of the vehicle crew”.

CV 33 (1) (1.4) Delete. Move Table B to come after Table A (1.1)

Consequential amendment: In 1.7.2.2, delete “and (1.4)”.

CV 33 (3) (3.3) In (a), amend the beginning of the first sentence to read as follows: “Except under the condition of exclusive use, and for consignments of LSA-I material, the total number of packages, …” and delete the last sentence.

Delete sub-paragraph (b). Rename (c) and (d) accordingly.

PART 8

Chapter 8.1

8.1.2.1 (c) Replace the current text with “(Reserved)”.

8.1.2.1 (d) Replace “each crew member” with “each member of the vehicle crew”.

8.1.2.2 (c) Amend to read as follows:

“(c) A copy of the competent authority approval, when required in 5.4.1.2.1 (c) or (d) or 5.4.1.2.3.3.”.

Chapter 8.3

8.3.1 The amendment does not apply to the English version.

8.3.2 Replace “The crew of the vehicle” with “Members of the vehicle crew”.

PART 9

Chapter 9.1

9.1.2.1 Insert a new third paragraph to read as follows:

“The competent authority may waive the first inspection for a tractor for a semi trailer type‑approved in accordance with 9.1.2.2 for which the manufacturer, his duly accredited representative or a body recognised by the competent authority has issued a declaration of conformity with the requirements of Chapter 9.2.”.

9.1.3.1 Add “or has resulted in the issue of a declaration of conformity with the requirements of Chapter 9.2 in accordance with 9.1.2.1.”, at the end, after “satisfactory results”.

9.1.3.5 In No. 9.6, insert “TC and TE” after “Special provisions” and add a reference “⁶” to a new footnote at the end. The footnote will read as follows:

“⁶ Not required when the authorized substances are listed in No. 10.2.”.

Chapter 9.2

9.2.1 Second indent:

After “31 December 1987”, insert “and all motor vehicles with a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not more than 12 tonnes first registered after 31 December 2007.”.

In the table 9.2.1, under 9.2.3 Braking equipment, column “Comments”:

[Amend comment ^d to read as follows:

“As from 1 January 2010, all vehicles shall comply with the technical requirements of ECE Regulation No. 13 or of Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended, applicable at the date of their first registration, or of entry into service if registration is not mandatory, but at least those of ECE Regulation No.13, 06 series of amendments or Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended by Directive 91/422/EEC.

Trailers (i.e. full trailers, semi-trailers and centre-axle trailers) shall be equipped with category A anti-lock braking system. Motor vehicles shall be equipped with a category 1 anti-lock braking system.”.]

[Amend comment ^g to read as follows:

“As from 1 January 2010, all motor vehicles shall meet the technical requirements of ECE Regulation No. 13 or of Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended, applicable at the date of their first registration, but at least those of ECE Regulation No. 13, 06 series of amendments or Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended by Directive 91/422/EEC.

The endurance braking system shall be of type IIA.”.]

[Under 9.2.3.1 General provisions, insert a new comment ^h applicable to all types of vehicles to read as follows:

“As from 1 January 2010, all vehicles shall be equipped with automatic brake adjusters.”.]

In the table 9.2.1, under 9.2.5 Speed limitation device, column “Comments”:

Insert “, and all motor vehicles with a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not more than 12 tonnes registered after 31 December 2007” at the end of comment ^f.

9.2.4.7.1 Replace “of Directive 2001/56/EC⁵” with “of ECE Regulation No. 122⁵, as amended, or of Directive 2001/56/EC⁶, as amended,”.

Insert a new footnote 5 to read as follows:

“⁵ ECE Regulation No. 122 (Regulation with regard the type approval of a heating system and of a vehicle with regard to its heating system).”.

Consequential amendment: Renumber existing footnote 5 and following footnotes accordingly.

9.2.5 Replace “with a maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes” with “with a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes”.

 

 

Addendum 1

Provisions for tunnels

PART 1

Chapter 1.6

1.6.1.12 Add a new transitional measure to read as follows:

“1.6.1.12 The provisions of section 1.9.5 shall apply as from 1 July 2007 only. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1.9.5, Contracting Parties may continue to apply, until 31 December 2009 at the latest, restrictions to the passage of vehicles through road tunnels in accordance with the provisions of national law.”.

Chapter 1.9

1.9.3 (a) Delete “or tunnels”.

1.9.5 to 1.9.5.3.8 Add a new section to read as follows:

“1.9.5 Tunnel restrictions

NOTE: Provisions concerning restrictions for the passage of vehicles through road tunnels are also included in Chapter 8.6.

1.9.5.1 General provisions

When applying restrictions to the passage of vehicles carrying dangerous goods through tunnels, the competent authority shall assign the road tunnel to one of the tunnel categories defined in 1.9.5.2.2. Account should be taken of the tunnel characteristics, risk assessment including availability and suitability of alternative routes and modes and traffic management considerations. The same tunnel may be assigned to more than one tunnel category, e.g. depending on the hours of the day, or the day of the week etc.

1.9.5.2 Categorization

1.9.5.2.1 The categorization shall be based on the assumption that in tunnels there are three major dangers which may cause numerous victims or serious damage to the tunnel structure:

(a) Explosions;

(b) Release of toxic gas or volatile toxic liquid;

(c) Fires.

1.9.5.2.2 The five tunnel categories are the following:

Tunnel category A:

No restrictions for the transport of dangerous goods;

Tunnel category B:

Restriction for dangerous goods which may lead to a very large explosion;

The following dangerous goods are considered to fulfil this criterion ¹:

Class 1:	Compatibility groups A and L;
Class 3:	Classification code D (UN Nos. 1204, 2059, 3064, 3343, 3357 and 3379);
Class 4.1:	Classification codes D and DT; and
	Self-reactive substances, type B (UN Nos. 3221, 3222, 3231 and 3232);
Class 5.2:	Organic peroxides, type B (UN Nos. 3101, 3102, 3111 and 3112).
When the total net explosive mass per transport unit is greater than 1000 kg:
Class 1:	Divisions 1.1, 1.2 and 1.5 (except compatibility groups A and L).
When carried in tanks:
Class 2:	Classification codes F, TF and TFC;
Class 4.2:	Packing group I;
Class 4.3:	Packing group I;
Class 5.1:	Packing group I.

 

Tunnel category C:

Restriction for dangerous goods which may lead to a very large explosion, a large explosion or a large toxic release;

The following dangerous goods are considered to fulfil this criterion ¹:

– the dangerous goods restricted in tunnel category B, and

– the following dangerous goods:

Class 1:	Divisions 1.1, 1.2 and 1.5 (except compatibility groups A and L); and
	Division 1.3 (compatibility groups H and J);
Class 7:	UN Nos. 2977 and 2978.
When the net explosive mass per transport unit is greater than 5000 kg:
Class 1:	Division 1.3 (compatibility groups C and G).
When carried in tanks:
Class 2:	Classification codes T, TC, TO and TOC;
Class 3:	Packing group I for classification codes FC, FT1, FT2 and FTC;
Class 6.1:	Packing group I for classification codes TF1 and TFC; and
	Toxic by inhalation entries (UN Nos. 3381 to 3390);
Class 8:	Packing group I for classification code CT1.

 

Tunnel category D:

Restriction for dangerous goods which may lead to a very large explosion, to a large explosion, to a large toxic release or to a large fire;

The following dangerous goods are considered to fulfil this criterion ¹:

– the dangerous goods restricted in tunnel category C, and

– the following dangerous goods:

Class 1:	Division 1.3 (compatibility groups C and G);
Class 2:	Classification codes F, FC, T, TF, TC, TO, TFC and TOC;
Class 4.1:	Self-reactive substances, types C, D, E and F; and
	UN Nos. 2956, 3241, 3242 and 3251;
Class 5.2:	Organic peroxides, types C, D, E and F;
Class 6.1:	Packing group I for classification codes TF1 and TFC; and
	Toxic by inhalation entries (UN Nos. 3381 to 3390);
Class 8:	Packing group I for classification code CT1;
Class 9:	Classification codes M9 and M10.
When carried in bulk or in tanks:
Class 3:	Packing group I and II; and
	Classification code F2;
Class 4.2:	Packing group II;
Class 4.3:	Packing group II;
Class 6.1:	Packing group I for classification codes TF2 and TW1; and
	Packing group II for classification codes TF1, TF2, TFC and TW1;
Class 8:	Packing group I for classification codes CF1, CFT and CW1;
Class 9:	Classification codes M2 and M3.

 

Tunnel category E:

Restriction for all dangerous goods other than UN Nos. 2919, 3291, 3331 and 3373.

NOTE: For the dangerous goods assigned to UN Nos. 2919 and 3331, restrictions to the passage through tunnels may, however, be part of the special arrangement approved by the competent authority(ies) on the basis of 1.7.4.2.”.

1.9.5.3 Provisions for road signs and notification of restrictions

1.9.5.3.1 Contracting Parties shall indicate tunnel prohibitions and alternative routes by means of signs and signals.

1.9.5.3.2 For this purpose, they may use signs C, 3h and D, 10a, 10b and 10c and signals according to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals (Vienna, 1968) and the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals (Geneva, 1971) as interpreted by the Resolution on Road Signs and Signals (R.E.2) of the UNECE Inland Transport Committee Principal Working Party on Road Transport, as amended.

1.9.5.3.3 In order to facilitate international understanding of signs, the system of signs and signals prescribed in the Vienna Convention is based on the use of shapes, and colours characteristic of each class of signs and wherever possible, on the use of graphic symbols rather than inscriptions. Where Contracting Parties consider it necessary to modify the signs and symbols prescribed, the modifications made shall not alter their essential characteristics. Where Contracting Parties do not apply the Vienna Convention, the prescribed signs and symbols may be modified, provided that the modifications made shall not alter their essential intent.

1.9.5.3.4 Traffic signs and signals intended to prohibit access of vehicles carrying dangerous goods to road tunnels shall be affixed at a place where the choice of alternative routes is possible.

1.9.5.3.5 When access to tunnels is restricted or alternative routes are prescribed, the signs shall be displayed with additional panels as follows:

No sign: no restriction

Sign with additional panel bearing the letter B: applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods not allowed in tunnels of category B;

Sign with additional panel bearing the letter C: applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods not allowed in tunnels of category C;

Sign with additional panel bearing the letter D: applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods not allowed in tunnels of category D;

Sign with additional panel bearing the letter E: applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods not allowed in tunnels of category E.

1.9.5.3.6 Tunnel restrictions shall not apply when dangerous goods are carried in accordance with 1.1.3

1.9.5.3.7 Restrictions shall be published officially and made publicly available.

1.9.5.3.8 When Contracting Parties apply specific operating measures designed to reduce the risks and related to some or all vehicles using tunnels, such as declaration before entering or passage in convoys escorted by accompanying vehicles, such operating measures shall be published officially and made publicly available.”.

PART 3

Chapter 3.2

3.2.1 Amend the explanations for Column (15) to read as follows:

“Column (15) “Transport category / (Tunnel restriction code)”

Contains at the top of the cell a figure indicating the transport category to which the substance or article is assigned for the purposes of exemption related to quantities carried per transport unit (see 1.1.3.6).

Contains at the bottom of the cell, between brackets, the tunnel restriction code that refers to the applicable restriction for the passage of vehicles carrying the substance or article through road tunnels. These are to be found in Chapter 8.6. When no tunnel restriction code has been assigned, this is indicated by the mention ‘(—)’.”.

Table A

Amend the heading of Column (15) to read as follows:

“Transport category
1.1.3.6
(Tunnel restriction code)

(8.6)”.

In column (15), at the bottom of the cell: add, between brackets, the alphanumeric codes as indicated below:

Class 1	Division 1.1 compatibility groups A and L	(B)
	Division 1.1 compatibility groups B, C, D, E, F, G and J	(B1000C)
	Division 1.2 compatibility group L	(B)
	Division 1.2 compatibility groups B, C, D, E, F, G, H and J	(B1000C)
	Division 1.3 compatibility group L	(B)
	Division 1.3 compatibility groups H and J	(C)
	Division 1.3 compatibility groups C and G	(C5000D)
	Division 1.4	(E)
	Division 1.5, compatibility group D	(B1000C)
	Division 1.6	(E)
	UN No. 0190	(E)
Class 2	Classification codes with letters F, TF, TFC	(B1D)
	Classification codes with letters FC	(D)
	Classification codes with letters T, TC, TO, TOC	(C1D)
	Classification codes with letters A, O, C, CO	(E)
Class 3	Classification code D	(B)
	Packing Group I for classification code FC, FT1, FT2, FTC	(C1E)
	Packing Groups I and II	(D1E)
	Classification code F2	(D1E)
	Others	(E)
Class 4.1	Classification codes D and DT	(B)
	UN Nos. 3221, 3222, 3231, 3232	(B)
	Self-reactive substances, types C, D, E, F	(D)
	UN Nos. 2956, 3241, 3242, 3251	(D)
	Others	(E)
Class 4.2	Packing Group I	(B1E)
	Packing Group II	(D1E)
	Others	(E)
Class 4.3	Packing Group I	(B1E)
	Packing Group II	(D1E)
	Others	(E)
Class 5.1	Packing Group I	(B1E)
	Others	(E)
Class 5.2	Type B	(B)
	Types C, D, E, F	(D)
Class 6.1	Packing Group I for classification codes TF1, TFC	(C1D)
	UN Nos. 3381 to 3390	(C1D)
	Packing Group I for classification codes TF2 and TW1	(D1E)
	Packing Group II for classification codes TF1, TF2, TFC and TW1	(D1E)
	Others	(E)
Class 6.2	UN Nos. 2814 and 2900	(E)
Class 7	UN Nos. 2977 and 2978	(C)
	Others except UN Nos. 2919 and 3331	(E)
Class 8	Packing Group I for classification code CTI	(C1D)
	Packing Group I for classification codes CF1, CFT and CW1	(D1E)
	Others	(E)
Class 9	Classification codes M2 and M3	(D1E)
	Classification codes M9 and M10	(D)
	Others	(E)
Dangerous goods not mentioned above		(—)

 

PART 8

Chapter 8.6

Add a new Chapter 8.6 to read as follows:

“CHAPTER 8.6

ROAD TUNNEL RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PASSAGE OF VEHICLES

CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS

8.6.1 General provisions

The provisions of this Chapter apply when the passage of vehicles through road tunnels is restricted in accordance with 1.9.5.

NOTE: Restrictions not in accordance with 1.9.5 may apply until 31 December 2009 (see 1.6.1.12).

8.6.2 Road signs or signals governing the passage of vehicles carrying dangerous goods

The tunnel category, assigned in accordance with 1.9.5.1 by the competent authority to a given road tunnel for the purpose of restricting the passage of transport units carrying dangerous goods, shall be indicated as follows by means of road signs and signals:

Sign and signal	Tunnel category
No sign	Tunnel category A
Sign with an additional panel bearing a letter B	Tunnel category B
Sign with an additional panel bearing a letter C	Tunnel category C
Sign with an additional panel bearing a letter D	Tunnel category D
Sign with an additional panel bearing a letter E	Tunnel category E

8.6.3 Tunnel restriction codes

8.6.3.1 The restrictions for the transport of specific dangerous goods through tunnels are based on the tunnel restriction code of these goods, indicated in Column (15) of Table A of Chapter 3.2. The tunnel restriction codes are put between brackets at the bottom of the cell. When ‘(—)’ is indicated instead of one of the tunnel restriction codes, the dangerous goods are not subject to any tunnel restriction; for the dangerous goods assigned to UN Nos. 2919 and 3331, restrictions to the passage through tunnels may, however, be part of the special arrangement approved by the competent authority(ies) on the basis of 1.7.4.2.

8.6.3.2 When a transport unit contains dangerous goods to which different tunnel restriction codes have been assigned, the most restrictive of these tunnel restriction codes shall be assigned to the whole load.

8.6.3.3 Dangerous goods carried in accordance with 1.1.3 are not subject to the tunnel restrictions and shall not be taken into account when determining the tunnel restriction code to be assigned to the whole load of a transport unit.

8.6.4 Restrictions for the passage of transport units carrying dangerous goods through tunnels

Once the tunnel restriction code to be assigned to the whole load of the transport unit has been determined, the restrictions for the passage of this transport unit through tunnels are the following:

Tunnel restriction code of the whole load	Restriction
B	Passage forbidden through tunnels of category B, C, D and E
B1000C	Passage forbidden through tunnels of category B when the total net explosive mass per transport unit is greater than 1000 kg; Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C, D and E
B1D	Passage forbidden through tunnels of category B and C when carried in tanks; Passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E
B1E	Passage forbidden through tunnels of category B, C and D when carried in tanks; Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E
C	Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C, D and E
C5000D	Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C when the total net explosive mass per transport unit is greater than 5000 kg; Passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E
C1D	Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C when carried in tanks; Passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E
C1E	Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C and D when carried in tanks; Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E
D	Passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E
D1E	Passage forbidden through tunnels of category D when carried in bulk or in tanks; Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E
E	Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E
—	Passage allowed through all tunnels (For UN Nos. 2919 and 3331, see also 8.6.3.1)

 

NOTE: For example, the passage of a transport unit carrying UN 0161, powder, smokeless, classification code 1.3C, tunnel restriction code C5000D, in a quantity representing a total net explosive mass of 3000 kg is forbidden in tunnels of categories D and E.”.

 

 

¹ OJ L , 2006, p. .

² OJ L 319, 12.12.1994, p. 7.

³ Text with EEA relevance.

 

 

¹ The proper shipping name may be replaced by a generic name grouping substances of a similar nature and also compatible with the characteristics of the tank.

 

 

¹ This table contains a list of firework classifications which may be used in the absence of Test Series 6 data (see 2.2.1.1.7.2).

 

 

⁵ Commission Decision 2000/532/EC of 3 May 2000 replacing Decision 94/3/EC establishing a list of wastes pursuant to Article 1(a) of Council Directive 75/442/EEC on waste and Council Decision 94/904/EC establishing a list of hazardous waste pursuant to Article 1(4) of Council Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste (Official Journal of the European Communities No. L 226 of 6.9.2000, page 3).

 

 

² WHO Publication: “Quality assurance of pharmaceuticals. A compendium of guidelines and related materials. Volume 2: Good manufacturing practices and inspection”.

 

 

¹ The assessment is based on the intrinsic dangerous properties of the goods, the type of containment and the quantity carried.