Introduction
Through Public Hearing No. 3/2022, a new standard, ANTT Resolution No. 5,998, has been approved and included in the ANTT's Regulatory Agenda for the 2021-2022 biennium.
Overview of the Regulation
The new Regulation for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road is technically based on international recommendations implemented within the framework of the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, compiled in the Orange Book (UN Model Regulations), which is revised and updated every two years.
The updates aim to close the technical gap in relation to current international standards and gradually adapt the national regulated sector to the changes and technological innovations periodically incorporated into international regulations.
Key Changes
Among the main changes, we highlight:
- Update the list of dangerous products, including new products already covered by international regulations.
- Exclusion of the need to present the document "Declaration of the Carrier."
- Overview of applicable violations.
- Inclusion of new packaging instructions already contemplated in international regulations.
- Updating of the cases in which the provisions relating to the transport of products by road are not applied.
ANTT Resolution No. 5,998 also applies to international road transport of dangerous products within Brazilian territory, while observing the relevant provisions contained in agreements, conventions, or treaties ratified by Brazil.
The new Resolution repeals ANTT Resolution No. 5,947, dated June 1st, 2021, and enters into force on June 1st, 2023. With this Resolution set to be implemented, adjustments will need to be made for importation and exportation in Brazil. While these changes may be more familiar to some, the Regulations will still necessitate adaptations for those accustomed to the previous methods of handling the transportation of these dangerous materials.
For more information, please visit ANTT Resolution Details - https://anttlegis.antt.gov.br/action/ActionDatalegis.php?acao=detalharAto&tipo=RES&numeroAto=00005998&seqAto=000&valorAno=2022&orgao=DG/ANTT/MI&codTipo=&desItem=&desItemFim=&cod_menu=5408&cod_modulo=161&pesquisa=true.