The TDG Act and Regulations contain many changes with respect to exemptions and special provisions. It is important to note that the circumstances involved in the application of these exemptions are often dependant on the specific mode of transport.
Paragraph 27(1)(e) of the TDG Act provides for the provision of exemptions.
- Exemptions can include an exemption from the application of the Act and Regulations, or any of the provisions, for the handling, offering for transport, transporting or importing of dangerous goods in any quantities or concentrations, in any circumstances, at any premises, facilities or other places for any purposes or in any means of containment.
- If there is no exemption in Schedule 2 (Special Provisions) or Part 1 (Special Cases) then a dangerous good is considered fully regulated.
- Parts 9 (Road), 10 (Rail), 11(Marine) and 12 (Rail) of the Regulations, deal specifically with the mode of transport.
These parts may provide additional requirements or exemptions.
Where there is a conflict between a requirement in the regulations and a special provision, the special provision applies.
If dangerous goods are exempted from the regulations, special provisions do not apply.