Editor’s note: For the most up to date information on CAAR’s Equivalency and Temporary Certificates regarding the B620/622 changes please refer to Member Alert: Update on CAAR’s Equivalency Certificate and Temporary Certificate.

CAAR and Fertilizer Canada are in the process of completing an application for a Temporary Certificate in support of the anhydrous ammonia industry. A request for compliance reprieve for nurse and applicator tanks is in development to meet: 

• Section 5.10 (1) of the TDGR; 
• Visual Inspection requirements in Specific Requirement 55 of the CSA B622-14 Standard.

In support of this application, Transport Canada has requested additional information from anhydrous ammonia nurse and applicator tank owners. Specifically, the industry has been asked to provide a definitive number of nurse and applicator tanks that require a reprieve for the spring 2018 season. The criteria for reprieve applied for is as follows:

As per the references in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, in particular Part 5.10 (1), regarding the testing/inspection requirements of the CSA B622-14: Non-specification tanks are required to be hydrostatically tested every 3 years (CSA B622-09 required every 5 years) and visually inspected annually as listed in Specific Requirement 55 (a).

Update on Temporary Certificate Application for Hydrostatic Testing Reprieve

In addition to the Temporary Certificate for Visual Inspection requirements currently in development, CAAR and Fertilizer Canada have already submitted an application to Transport Canada for a Temporary Certificate asking for compliance reprieve for nurse and applicator tanks required to meet Section 5.10 (1) of the TDGR; Hydrostatic testing requirements in Specific Requirement 55 of the CSA B622-14 Standard. Negotiations with Transport Canada are ongoing. CAAR will send further information on the requested reprieve from Hydrostatic testing requirements as soon as it is available.

Information Required Immediately

The information in the survey below is requested immediately in order to support the industry's Temporary Certificate applications. Please note that all data collected will remain in confidence, with only aggregated information shared to Transport Canada.

The survey is comprised of 7 questions and takes approximately 4 minutes to complete. Information is required for retail owned tanks in support of both Visual Inspection and Hydrostatic Testing requirements. Information is also requested, if available, for farmer owned tanks.

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Your response is requested by 12:00 pm CST, Wednesday, March 7, 2018. 

Negotiations with Transport Canada are ongoing so your urgent attention to this matter is appreciated. If further information is required, CAAR will send subsequent alerts to update its members of progress.

CAAR urges all members to carefully review the CSA B620-14 requirements and ensure compliance with all aspects of the Standard. If you have questions, please contact Mitch Rezansoff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 204-989-9303.