The MoTI`s Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Program promotes safety in British Columbia in conjunction with the federal TDG regulations. The provincial program is limited to road transportation, while the federal program focuses on all transportation modes and the inter-jurisdictional movement of dangerous goods.
Provincial regulations concerning road transportation are incorporated from the federal standard, resulting in a high degree of harmonization amongst the British Columbia, federal and other provincial requirements. It is noted that since CN Rail took over the operation and maintenance of the line through Vernon they decided that the transport of dangerous goods by rail would no longer take place.
The Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act and Regulations in Canada control how such goods are transported on all Canadian roads including the Provincial Highways in British Columbia. The City of Vernon does not have authority to restrict the transportation of dangerous goods on Highways 97 and 6, but through a bylaw, can control the use of municipal roads.
A review of the Transport of Dangerous Goods by through traffic in Vernon was undertaken and its recommendation is to propose adoption of a bylaw that will prevent the use of 27th Street between Highway 97 and 6. Trucks licensed to carry dangerous goods will be permitted to travel on 27th Street when necessary to access businesses / properties they are delivering these goods to. Examples include gas stations, propane for households systems, research and medical facilities requiring radioactive materials. The proposed TDG bylaw cannot and will not prevent these delivery / refuelling activities. In implementing designated dangerous goods route(s), the draft bylaw will need to be submitted to the MoTI for approval. The primary intent of the MoTI review is to ensure that the proposed route does not adversely affect the provincial highway system.
The MoTI has no authority to enforce municipal bylaws. A Dangerous Goods Route Bylaw would have to be enforced by a municipal bylaw officer and/or the RCMP. Signage and education for the trucking industry of the route designated for the transportation of dangerous goods through Vernon. This will include posting the information on the City website regarding the route and enforcement initiatives. The existing and proposed truck restrictions and the proposed Dangerous Goods Route are shown
in Figure 4.
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| https://www.vernon.ca/sites/default/files/docs/planning-building/150713_2015_mtp_forocpamendment.pdf (p.24) |
2013 Posting that proposed Hazmat Route:
http://vernonblog.blogspot.ca/2013/07/city-looks-to-avoid-hazard.html
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Transport of Dangerous Goods Act [RSBC 1996] CHAPTER 458 Local government control of transport on highways
23 (1) A municipality may make bylaws with respect to highways under its direction, control and management
(a) designating the route and time of travel of road vehicles transporting dangerous goods, and
(b) prohibiting the carrying of dangerous goods on the highways specified in the bylaw.
(2) A bylaw under subsection (1) does not come into force until it is approved by the minister.
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