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:
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.