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Interpretation of exemptions that allow alternative transport rules for the retail distribution of small quantities of dangerous goods (note 7).
Approval to transport a low sulphur fuel (LSF) porous mass for acetylene by road or rail (exception notice 3).
Explains whether multilateral agreements are automatically applicable to the transportation of dangerous goods (note 20).
A new multilateral agreement detailing a change to regulations around the carriage of dangerous goods by road (ADR) and rail (RID).
Adds the construction and transport of container valves used for gas extinguishing firefighting systems to regulations (exception notice 29).
Allows fire and rescue authorities to use certain breathing apparatus cylinders for their full design life (authorisation 105) until 30 June 2022.
Allows the transportation of certain cylinders for replacement or installation on ships or aircrafts (authorisation 443) until 30 June 2025.
A list of MCA Clients and certificates currently in force
Permits early use of international standard EN 23826:2021.
To permit intermediate inspections to still be undertaken up to 3 months after their due date for vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
Permits early use of international standard EN 12493:2020.
Adds information about quick release valve assemblies for fire protection systems to dangerous goods regulations (exception notice 31).
Authorisation number 947 about an annual inspection waiver for MOT exempt tank vehicles.
Temporary exemption to regulations on transporting class 2 gases in US Department of Transportation refillable pressure receptacles (ADR M318) valid until 1 June 2023.
Allows the transportation of small quantities of certain dangerous goods by end-to-end postal operators (authorisation 284).
Extends how often steel cylinders must be inspected and details the conditions that cylinder owners must meet (exception notice 4).
Temporary exemption concerning the marking of non-UN cylinders carrying UN 1001 acetylene (dissolved) and UN 3374 acetylene (solvent free), valid until 1 January 2027.
Adds the construction and transportation of suppressor valve head assemblies for explosion protection systems to regulations (exception notice 30).
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