Hazardous waste transport is regulated by the BC Ministry of
Environment 
under
the Hazardous Waste Regulation and the Environmental Management
Act.
Under this legislation, all generators of hazardous waste remain
responsible for the waste until it is legally and properly
transported to, received by and disposed of, at an authorized
hazardous waste receiver / processor facility.
Should a hazardous waste transporter / carrier fail to comply
with these requirements and be charged with a violation while
managing a generator's waste, the generator may be held liable for
any damages as a result thereof.
Accordingly, it is important for generators to choose their
hazardous waste transporter / carrier carefully.
British
Columbia Hazardous Waste Licensed Transport and Carrier
Licensees
For further information refer to these Fact Sheets:
003 Selecting a Hazardous Waste
Transporter
005 Transporters of Hazardous
Waste
Manifest
In British Columbia, a manifest (6-sheet non-carbon copy form)
is used to track the movement of hazardous waste. The
manifest is the shipping document that travels with the hazardous
waste from the point of generation, through transportation, to the
final treatment, storage and disposal facility. It documents
the type and the amount of waste, who shipped it (consignor), who
transported it, (carrier), who received it (consignee) and how it
was handled. Each party is required to complete their section
of the manifest, sign, distribute and keep the appropriate
copies.
How to Obtain a Hazardous Waste Manifest
Obtain Your Manifest Student Guide Binder &
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Dangerous Goods
Some hazardous wastes may also be classified as dangerous
goods. In such instances, Transport Canada's Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act will also
apply.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods - A
Primer
Emergency Response
When a shipper wishes to transport a substance that is
considered highly dangerous under the Transportation of Dangerous
Goods Act, 1992, the shipper must submit an Emergency Response
Assistance Plan (ERAP) to Transport Canada.
The ERAP - approved by Transport Canada before the shipment is
allowed - outlines the actions a shipper would take in the event of
an accident. The intent of the ERAP is to provide on-site
assistance to local authorities in the event of an accident
involving such dangerous goods.
ERAPs are required only for the most potentially harmful
dangerous goods -- such as certain explosives, flammable substances
and toxic gases -- which may present widespread hazards in the
event of an accident.
An ERAP must include, amongst others, the following
information:
- structure of the organization;
- company's response policy and purpose of the plan;
- geographical scope;
- list of dangerous goods covered;
- 24 hour telephone number that will cause immediate activation
of the ERAP;
- description of the emergency response capabilities including
the number of qualified persons available to provide technical
advice over the telephone;
- number of persons available to advise and assist at the
scene;
- list of specialized equipment that is available for use at the
emergency site;
- response actions capable of being taken;
- description of the transportation arrangements to bring the
equipment and personnel to the accident site; and
- what communication systems are expected to be used there.
Transport Canada Emergency Response Support
Transport Canada also supports emergency response and first
responders through its Canadian Transport Emergency Centre
(CANUTEC), which is staffed by professional scientists prepared to
assist emergency response personnel in handling dangerous goods
emergencies.
CANUTEC scientists are knowledgeable and experienced in
understanding and interpreting technical information and providing
emergency response advice to first responders. The centre operates
24 hours a day and handles over 30,000 phone calls a year.
In addition, Transport Canada provides to police and fire
departments in Canada copies of the Emergency Response Guidebook (most recent
publication in 2008). It is an informative and comprehensive guide
designed for use at a dangerous goods incident occurring on a
highway, aircraft, ship or railroad.
Emergency: 613.996.6666 | Cellular: *666 (Canada
Only)