Global EnviroServices Corp. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 Pipeline and JUN 12 2006 Hazardous Materials Safety Administration President Mr. Kevin J. Swinden Ref. No.: 06-0089 Suite 423, #505,8840-210" Street Global EnviroServices Corp. Langley, BC VIM 2Y8 Dear Mr. Swinden: Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask whether the This is in response to your April 6, 2006, letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous training requirements of Part 172, Subpart H apply to Canadian carriers transporting hazardous materials originating in the United States, within the United States or from the United States to Canada. The answer is yes. Section 171.12a permits hazardous materials that are classed, marked, labeled, placarded, described on a shipping paper, and packaged in accordance with the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations to be offered for hazardous materials comply with the minimum driver training requirements in $ 177.816. I hope this satisfies your request. Sincerely, that Oft Charles E. Betts Senior Transportation Specialist Office of Hazardous Materials Standards 171.12a 060089 177.816#

Page 2BAH $171.12 (a) Global EnviroServices Corp. Suite 423- #505,8840-210*h street April 6, 2006 Langley BC VIM 2Y8 5/77, Iraining 06-0089 PHMSA/U.S. DOT, I am requesting an interpretation on the following subject. If a Canadian carrier goes down into the U.S., whether they are carrying Dangerous Code tart ornat, lancy pick up a hama from a is ship is to this reguire training under 49CFR? No where can I find in the 49CFR where it clearly defines this. 171.12(a) is for carriers going into or through and returning with empty bulk containers, but it does not state that a Canadian carrier must be trained under 40CFR. They are conducting the same service as a U.S. carrier. Could you clarify this! Sincerely, pinn nail / Kevin J. Swinden President 1-877-744-4999#