An ERAP is necessary whenever a quantity of dangerous goods that have the same UN
number exceeds the ERAP limit if the dangerous goods have an index number greater
than that listed in column 7 of Schedule 1 and
number exceeds the ERAP limit if the dangerous goods have an index number greater
than that listed in column 7 of Schedule 1 and
if a solid, have a mass that is greater than the index number when that number is
expressed in kilograms;
- if a liquid, have a volume that is greater than the index number when that number is
expressed in litres;
- if a gas, including a gas in a liquefied form,
are contained in a means of containment that has a capacity greater than
the index number when the index number is less than or equal to 100 and
is expressed in litres, or
- are contained in one or more means of containment at least one of which
has a capacity greater than 100 L and the total capacity if all means of
containment is greater than the index number when the index number is
greater than 100 and expressed in litres.
If you are not sure whether a consignment of dangerous goods requires an ERAP, you
may call the Coordination and Information Centre at 1-800-272-9600. You can obtain an
application to register an ERAP by calling CANUTEC at (613)992-4624.