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c) cells or batteries that have sustained physical or mechanical damage. Examining the new text adopted by the UN experts on determining the transport index for overpacks and freight containers, the Panel made some revisions. For instance, while the UN text refers to a shipment from a single shipper, the Panel saw this as unnecessary, since overpacks can only be offered by a single shipper. Similarly, the new sentence for non-rigid overpacks was also deemed superfluous, as the requirements are the same as those for rigid overpacks. ICAO plans to take this back to the UN TDG Sub-committee, but for now the new text of 5;1.2.3.1.2 will read: The transport index for each overpack or freight container must be determined as the sum of the transport indices of all the packages contained therein. However, for a rigid overpack, or a freight container from one single shipper, the shipper may determine the transport index by direct measurement of dose rate. The transport index for a non-rigid overpack must be determined only as the sum of the transport indices of all the packages.
material were added to 5;2.4.5.5, although again the Panel thought the UN text contained an error, which will be raised with the TDG Sub-committee. The amendment involves the addition of a new final sentence in that paragraph: Any mark on the package made in accordance with the requirements of 2.4.5.3 a) and b) and 2.4.5.4 c) relating to the package type that does not relate to the UN number and proper shipping name must be removed or covered. The figure of the lithium battery mark in Figure 5-3 has been revised but the Panel decided to add a note to clarify that the larger mark, which appears in the 2019-2020 edition of the Tis, may still be used. The Panel agreed amendments to Packing Instructions 492 (for UN 3292), 870 (for UN 2794 and 2795), 871 (for UN 3028) and 872 (for UN 2800); these all relate to batteries (not lithium batteries). Once more, though, the Panel varied from the UN text In most other respects, barring some necessary editorial variations, the latest set of UN amendments were adopted into the TIs for the 2021-2022 edition (see for instance
within the overpack. New marking requirements for radioactive
HCB’s report on similar discussions at the autumn Joint Meeting that starts on page 50 of this issue). These include: - The expansion of the table of highconsequence dangerous goods in Table 1-7 in 1;5.3.1.2 to add the new entries for
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detonators (UN 0512 and 0513), Division 1.6 explosives, and the new UN 3549 entry for Category A medical waste -T he addition of references to “chemicals under pressure”, especially in 1;2.1.3 and 1;2.2.1 -F urther reference to UN 3549 in 1;6.3.5.1 -R eplacement of “radiation level” by “dose rate” throughout, with a new definition for dose rate -R eplacement of “risk” by “hazard” at various points throughout -V arious amendments to special provisions and packing instructions -C hanges to the requirements for the marking of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). The full list of changes can be found in the report of the DGP session, available at www. icao.int/safety/DangerousGoods/DGP27/ DGP.27.WP.049.FullReport.en.pdf.
It was proposed that designated postal operators (DPOs) should offer mail articles containing dry ice as a refrigerant for Category B infectious substances (UN 3373) separately from other mail; this would ensure that such shipments are subject to an operator acceptance check so that appropriate safety measures can be taken and ensure that information is provided to the pilot-in-command. Some thought this was already the case but there is evidence that DPOs do not always comply. It was agreed that including specific references would remove any ambiguity, while the proposal was revised to refer to Packing Instruction 954 to simplify the text. An amendment to Packing Instruction Y963 was proposed to clarify that dry ice as a refrigerant could be packed in a unit load device (ULD) containing ID 8000 — Consumer
commodities prepared by a single shipper, but that dangerous goods other than ID 8000 could not be packed in the same outer packaging. The revised packing instruction would align with the allowance for dry ice provided in Packing Instruction 954. The amendment, subject to some minor revisions, was agreed. Amendments to Special Provisions A88 (on the transport of pre-production prototypes and low production run lithium batteries that have not been subject to UN testing) and A99 (on the transport of lithium batteries larger than 35 kg) were proposed to require approval from the State of the Operator in addition to the State of Origin. The amendment was agreed, though there was still some pressure to add the State of Destination as well. An amendment allowing for electronic
information to be provided to the pilot-incommand in accordance with Part 7;4.1.1 of the TIs was proposed. While there was support for allowing electronic information, the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) suggested more consideration was needed before introducing an allowance. The Federation felt there may be a need for a paper copy to be kept in addition to the electronic version, which might not always be accessible by the flight crew in an emergency. Further discussion of this issue will take place through a working group. Two proposals related to battery-powered equipment capable of generating extreme heat carried by passengers or crew were presented, both to achieve the same objective of ensuring measures to mitigate this risk apply to all batteries, not just lithium. Both amendments »
OTHER CHANGES There was lengthy discussion of a list of other, air-specific amendments that had been agreed at earlier sessions of the Panel and its working groups. It was confirmed that the draft training provisions, which introduce the concept of competency-based training, that had been included as Attachment 4 in the 2019-2020 edition of the TIs would replace the training provisions in Part 1;4 in the 2021-2022 edition, although there were some amendments from the earlier text on the basis of discussions at the DGP Working Group on Training and on feedback from industry and states that had begun the process of implementing the new provisions. Those changes include a restructuring of the material to align with similar competencybased training and assessment guidance in other ICAO manuals; provisions to take account of different levels of proficiency; a method for identifying the tasks for which an employee has been trained and assessed; and a transitional period to allow the training provisions in the 2019-2020 edition to be used until the end of 2022.
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