What language requirements apply to dangerous goods package marking and labelling and the transport document?

The English language must be used for package marking and labelling and for the dangerous goods transport document, in addition to any other language provision.

What must the operator's acceptance checklist allow for?

The operator or his/her handling agent should use an acceptance checklist which allows for all relevant details to be checked and the recording of the results of the acceptance check by manual, mechanical or computerised means.

Is it permissible for the operator's handling agent to use an acceptance checklist that only allows for checking details but not recording results?

No. The acceptance checklist should allow for both checking all relevant details and recording the results of the acceptance check by manual, mechanical or computerised means.

In what forms can the results of the dangerous goods acceptance check be recorded?

The results of the acceptance check can be recorded by manual, mechanical or computerised means.

What is the regulatory basis for the acceptance procedures referenced in this AMC?

The acceptance procedures are those in the Technical Instructions, as referenced in AMC1 SPA.DG.110(b).

AMC1 SPA.DG.110(b) Dangerous goods information and documentation

Q: What conditions must be met before an operator accepts dangerous goods for transport?

The operator should not accept dangerous goods unless the package, overpack or freight container has been inspected in accordance with the acceptance procedures in the Technical Instructions; they are accompanied by two copies of a dangerous goods transport document or the information applicable to the consignment is provided in electronic form, except when otherwise specified in the Technical Instructions; and the English language is used for package marking and labelling and the dangerous goods transport document, in addition to any other language provision.

Q: Is it acceptable for an operator to accept dangerous goods if only one paper copy of the dangerous goods transport document is provided?

No. The operator should not accept dangerous goods unless they are accompanied by two copies of a dangerous goods transport document, or the information applicable to the consignment is provided in electronic form, except when otherwise specified in the Technical Instructions.

Q: Can an operator accept dangerous goods if the package has not been inspected according to the Technical Instructions?

No. The operator should not accept dangerous goods unless the package, overpack or freight container has been inspected in accordance with the acceptance procedures in the Technical Instructions.

Q: Does the requirement for two copies of the dangerous goods transport document apply in all cases?

No. The requirement for two copies applies except when otherwise specified in the Technical Instructions, and the information may also be provided in electronic form.

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AMC1 SPA.DG.110(b) Dangerous goods information and documentation

ED Decision 2012/019/R

ACCEPTANCE OF DANGEROUS GOODS

(a) The operator should not accept dangerous goods unless:

(1) the package, overpack or freight container has been inspected in accordance with the acceptance procedures in the Technical Instructions;

(2) they are accompanied by two copies of a dangerous goods transport document or the information applicable to the consignment is provided in electronic form, except when otherwise specified in the Technical Instructions; and

(3) the English language is used for:

(i) package marking and labelling; and

(ii) the dangerous goods transport document,

in addition to any other language provision.

(b) The operator or his/her handling agent should use an acceptance checklist which allows for:

(1) all relevant details to be checked; and

(2) the recording of the results of the acceptance check by manual, mechanical or computerised means.

Details

Source-Title: AMC1 SPA.DG.110(b) Dangerous goods information and documentation View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-13023 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 24 October, 2012

Entryintoforcedate: 24 October, 2012

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2012/019/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPA

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: SPA.DG.110 Dangerous goods information and documentation

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR