Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

16.5 (1) An inspector who, under subsection 17(3) of the Act, directs that dangerous goods or a means of containment not be imported into Canada or that they be returned to their place of origin must issue a notice of direction to the person who has the charge, management or control of the dangerous goods or means of containment. The notice must include the following information:

• (a) the UN number and shipping name of any dangerous goods subject to the notice;

• (b) a description of any means of containment and, if applicable, the serial number of the means of containment;

• (c) a description of any non-compliance, including the relevant references to the Act and these Regulations, as well as the reasons why measures to remedy the non-compliance are not possible or desirable;

• (d) the name and contact information of the person to whom the notice is issued;

• (e) the name, certificate of designation number and signature of the inspector issuing the notice;

• (f) the geographic location where the notice is issued; and

• (g) the date on which the notice is issued.

(2) The direction expires 12 months after the day on which the notice is issued, but it may be revoked earlier, in writing, by the inspector.

(3) A person may request a review of the direction at any time after it takes effect and the notice has been issued to the person who has the charge, management or control of the dangerous goods or means of containment. The request must be made in writing to the Minister and must include the following information:

• (a) the name and address of the place of business of the person requesting the review;

• (b) a copy of the notice;

• (c) the reasons why the direction should be revoked; and

• (d) all of the information necessary to support the request for review.