International Civil Aviation Organization

International Civil Aviation Organization
DANGEROUS GOODS PANEL (DGP)
Working Group of the Whole
Fourteenth Meeting
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 20 to 24 October 2014
http://www.icao.int/safety/DangerousGoods/Pages/WG14.aspx
ICAO Paper
Summary
DGP-WG/14
Agenda
Agenda Item 1: Development of proposals, if necessary, for amendments to Annex 18 – The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
Agenda Item 2: Development of recommendations for amendments to the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc
9284) for incorporation in the 2017-2018 Edition
Agenda Item 2.1: Part 1 — General
DGP-WG/14-WP/3
19/9/14
This working paper proposes the addition of new cushioning requirements for
overpacks containing liquid dangerous goods packed in single packagings.
Cushioning Requirements for Overpacks Containing Liquid Dangerous Goods
Packed in Single Packagings
DGP-WG/14-WP/6
19/9/14
This working paper recommends that for all future editions of the Technical
Instructions, a transition period of six months be established to allow shipments
prepared under the previous edition to be offered for transport and transported.
Transition Period
DGP-WG/14-WP/10
29/9/14
This paper proposes to introduce a change to Part 5;1.2.3.1.1 a) of the Technical
Instructions concerning requirements for the determination of the transport index.
Determination of Transport Index
DGP-WG/14-WP/25
3/10/14
This working paper proposes that a note be added to Part 1;4 of the Technical
Instructions to highlight the importance of proper training in responding to a fire
involving a lithium battery in a portable electronic device.
Portable Electronic Device Emergency Response Training
Agenda Item 2.2: Part 2 — Classification
Agenda Item 2.3: Part 3 — Dangerous Goods List, Special Provisions and Limited and Excepted Quantities
This working paper proposes several changes to the requirements for the
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transport of environmentally hazardous substances of Class 9 (UN numbers
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3077 and 3082)
Requirements for the Transport of Environmentally Hazardous
Substances (UN 3077 and UN 3082)
Agenda Item 2.4: Part 4 — Packing Instructions
DGP-WG/14-WP/2
19/9/14
Proposed New Requirements for Shippers to Declare the Total Net Quantity or
Number of Lithium Cells or Batteries Within Each Package
DGP-WG/14-WP/4
19/9/14
Drop Test Requirement for Packages Containing Lithium Batteries
DGP-WG/14-WP/5
19/9/14
This working paper proposes the addition of a new additional requirement to
Section II of Packing Instructions 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, and 970 in order to
indicate that the maximum quantity (mass) limits or maximum number of lithium
cells and batteries limits permitted per package are completely complied with.
This working paper proposes an amendment to the 1.2 m drop test requirement
for packages containing lithium batteries in Sections IB (where applicable) and II
of Packing Instructions 965, 966, 968 and 969 by including no damage to the
inner packaging so as to allow battery to battery (or cell to cell) contact as part of
the criteria for passing the test.
This working paper proposes that the existing packing instructions for aerosols,
Packing Instructions 203, 204 and 212 be reviewed with the objective of having
a single packing instruction, followed by the equivalent limited quantity packing
instruction.
Deletion of Certain Packing Instructions for Aerosols
DGP-WG/14-WP/7
29/9/14
This working paper proposes that the DGP-WG reconsider the inclusion of
closed head drums and jerricans as outer packagings of combination packagings
in the packing instructions.
Permitted Outer Packagings of Combination Packagings
DGP-WG/14-WP/8
19/9/14
This working paper proposes to include a requirement in Packing Instructions
650 for operator’s staff to be trained.
Training Requirements for UN 3373
DGP-WG/14-WP/14
24/9/14
This working paper proposes clarification on the requirements for labelling
overpacks containing lithium batteries in equipment.
Labelling of Overpacks Containing Lithium Batteries
DGP-WG/14-WP/24
3/10/14
This working paper proposes that packages containing lithium batteries in
Section II of Packing Instructions 965 and 968 not be placed in overpacks.
Use of Overpacks for Section II Lithium Batteries
Agenda Item 2.5: Part 5 — Shipper’s Responsibilities
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Agenda Item 2.6: Part 6 — Packaging Nomenclature, Marking, Requirements and Tests
Agenda Item 2.7: Part 7 — Operator’s Responsibilities
DGP-WG/14-WP/9
19/9/14
This working paper proposes an amendment to the title of Part 7;5 of the
Technical Instructions.
Provisions Concerning Passengers and Crew
DGP-WG/14-WP/11
24/9/14
Revised
2/10/14
This working paper proposes the removal of text that refers to acceptance of
dangerous goods on “other type of pallet”.
“Other Type of Pallet”
DGP-WG/14-WP/16
1/10/14
This working paper proposes a review of the text in Part 7;5.1 regarding the
operator responsibilities for information to passengers at check-in to address
projects underway to simplify passenger travel which change the concept of
“check-in”.
Passenger Check-In
DGP-WG/14-WP/26
8/10/14
This working paper proposes that the technical name for Class 6 Substances be
included on the provision of information to the pilot in command.
Addition of Technical Name for Class 6 Substances
Agenda Item 2.8: Part 8 — Provisions Concerning Passengers and Crew
DGP-WG/14-WP/27
8/10/14
This working paper proposes that a new restriction be placed against nonradioactive medical articles in the provisions for passenger and crew in Part 8 of
the Technical Instructions.
New Restriction for Medicinal Articles Carried by Passengers or Crew
Agenda Item 3: Development of recommendations for amendments to the Supplement to the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Air (Doc 9284SU) for incorporation in the 2017-2018 Edition
Agenda 4: Development of recommendations for amendments to the Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents involving Dangerous Goods
(Doc 9481) for incorporation in the 2017-2018 Edition
Agenda 5: Review of provisions for the safe transport of lithium batteries
DGP-WG/14-WP/15
29/9/14
The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority, in conjunction with a supplier of xray equipment has carried out research into the feasibility of detecting lithium
cells and batteries through x-ray screening.
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The Detection of Lithium Cells and Batteries through X-Ray Screening
Agenda Item 5.1: Improved hazard communication for energy storage devices
A final report by the General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates
DGP-WG/14-WP/21
(GCAA UAE) contains three safety recommendations related to hazard
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communication, lithium batteries and fire suppression in cargo compartments.
Response to Safety Recommendations Arising from an Accident
Investigation
DGP-WG/14-WP/28
10/10/14
Transporting Damaged or Defective Lithium Batteries and Lithium
Batteries Contained in Equipment
This working paper contains revisions to Special Provision A154 of the Technical
Instructions and a new packing instruction for incorporation into the Supplement
to provide for the transport of damaged or defective lithium ion and lithium metal
cells and batteries and equipment containing them under approvals issued by
the State of Origin. The proposed packing instruction includes a thermal
packaging test for lithium batteries.
Agenda Item 5.2: Simplification and clarification of provisions
DGP-WG/14-WP/17
2/10/14
This working paper proposes revisions to Section II of the lithium battery packing
instructions to strengthen the requirements and to remove some of the gaps
being used by shippers to avoid appropriate hazard communication.
Additional Considerations for Section II of the Lithium Battery Packing
Instruction
Agenda Item 5.3: Development of guidance material to assist States with oversight and awareness programmes related to the safe transport of
dangerous goods, with an emphasis on lithium batteries
Agenda Item 5.4: Consideration of recommendations from the International Multidisciplinary Lithium Battery Transport Coordination Meeting
This working paper proposes that the provisions for shippers to overpack
DGP-WG/14-WP/19
multiple packages of lithium batteries under Section II of the Packing Instructions
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965 and 968 be reviewed, along with restrictions on shippers load in such
packages into a unit load device and removal of the ability of freight forwarder to
Limitations on Overpacks, Consolidations and Shipper Loaded Units for group these packages from one or more shippers into a consolidated
consignment.
Section II of Packing Instruction 965 and Packing Instruction 968
This working paper provides the Report of the Second Meeting of the
DGP-WG/14-WP/20
International Multidisciplinary Lithium Battery Transport Coordination Working
2/10/14
Group and invites the working group to consider the recommendations
developed by the meeting, specifically those which fall under the purview of the
Report of the Second Meeting of the International Multidisciplinary
DGP.
Lithium Battery Transport Coordination Working Group
Agenda Item 5.5: Consideration of safety recommendations from the General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates (GCAA UAE) on the
accident involving a Boeing 747-44AF on 3 September 2010 near Dubai
Agenda Item 5.6: Miscellaneous lithium battery issues
DGP-WG/14-WP/22
This working paper discusses issues related to non-compliant shipments of
lithium batteries.
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Lithium Batteries — Improving Compliance
DGP-WG/14-WP/23
25/9/14
This working paper provides seven working papers which have been to the
Forty-sixth session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods (Geneva, 1 to 9 December 2014) submitted on issues related
to lithium batteries.
UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
Working Papers on Lithium Batteries
Agenda 6: Resolution, where possible, of the non-recurrent work items identified by Air Navigation Commission or the Dangerous Goods Panel
Agenda Item 6.1: Dangerous incident and accident data collection
DGP-WG/14-WP/13
29/9/14
This working paper proposes the publication of guidance materials related to
dangerous goods occurrences on the ICAO dangerous goods website to help
operators to deal with reporting requirements in the Technical Instructions.
Definition of Dangerous Goods Occurrence and Discrepancy
Agenda Item 6.2: Development of guidance material on countering the potential use of dangerous goods in an act of unlawful interference
Agenda Item 6.3: : Development of competency-based training provisions for dangerous goods
Agenda Item 6.4: Consideration of transitional measures for amendments to the Technical Instructions
Agenda 7: Other Business
DGP-WG/14-WP/12
24/9/14
This working paper proposes clarification on the terminology used in Annex 6
when referring to an authorization for operators to carry dangerous goods as
cargo.
Terminology for Authorization for Operators to Carry Dangerous Goods
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