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National Code of Practice for Ammonia

National Code of Practice for Ammonia. March 2007. Background. In 2002 a national code of practice for ammonia was suggested in response to proposed Provincial regulations, proposed codes of practice, and varying standards across the country.

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National Code of Practice for Ammonia

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  1. National Code of Practice for Ammonia March 2007

  2. Background • In 2002 a national code of practice for ammonia was suggested in response to proposed Provincial regulations, proposed codes of practice, and varying standards across the country. • In 2003 a writing group was set up by the CFI consisting of: • Manufacturers • Distributors • Retailers • Industry associations

  3. What is the Code of Practice? • The code of practice is an auditable collection of standards covering the manufacture, transportation, and use of Agricultural Anhydrous Ammonia • Code is a book or CD • Supported by an implementation guide • Supported by an appendix of examples and other useful information

  4. Why a Code? • Increasing public concern about ammonia incidents, the meth problem, and terrorism • Increased focus on ammonia from regulators • Desire to harmonise standards across the country • Desire to demonstrate due diligence and manage liabilities

  5. Code Principles • Safety of workers and the public of primary importance • Based on regulations and proven risk management practices • Supported by science and practical experience • Balance risk against economic realities • Integrate the principle of equivalent level of safety • Incorporate best practices • Phase-in approach for implementation

  6. Structure of the Program • Adopted Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association (AWSA) model for auditing • CFI partnership with AWSA • Same auditors • Same audit process

  7. Structure of the Program • Code items are either mandatory or score points • Audit fails if any mandatory item not passed, or less than 80% of points scored in any section • Ammonia stakeholders must contract with an auditor to have an audit performed on a two year cycle • Opportunity given to achieve compliance

  8. Who will be Affected? • Everyone in the life cycle of Agricultural Anhydrous Ammonia • Initial focus on transportation and distribution • Intent is to work towards having all stakeholders meet Code standards

  9. History to Date • Communication and consultations held since 2004 include public meetings, conventions, newsletters, an awareness brochure • Code posted for comment on FSSC website in March 2006 • Trial audits conducted in 2006 in AB, SK, MB, ON, PQ • Public information sessions held in Jan/Feb 2007 in AB, SK, MB, ON, PQ • Training program for auditors currently being developed

  10. Implementation Schedule • 2007 – 2008 • Two years for awareness and pro-active compliance, voluntary audits • 2009 – 2010 • An audit will be required during this two years. Compliance is still voluntary • Jan 1, 2011 • Compliance enforced • Manufacturers will not ship ammonia to firms not in compliance after Jan 1, 2011

  11. Questions?

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