Group of Experts on Transport of Dangerous Goods (GEMD)
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Objectives:
- Monitor, analyse and make proposals to the various international bodies concerning the regulation of the transportation of dangerous goods.
- Inform IRU Members on the content of regulations and of any modifications.
- Propose strategies for the transportation of dangerous goods.
- Influence the Model Regulations (Orange book), the ADR Convention and Community regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods
Permanent and long term working programme:
- Inform IRU Members on the content of international regulations for the transportation of dangerous goods.
- Develop and analyse proposals amending the ADR Convention. Monitor, influence and participate in UN working group meetings on the transport of dangerous goods (WP 15) and joint RID/ADR/AND meetings.
- Analyse and comment on proposals from the European Commission and participate in the TDG meetings (Transport of Dangerous Goods) of DG TREN.
- Develop co-operation with other international organisations such as FIATA, CEFIC, SQAS, ECTA, OICA and ACEA to strengthen the influence of the private sector on regulators. Jointly organise seminars and conferences.
- Elaborate and analyse technical proposals to improve operations, productivity, geographical overage, road safety, the conservation of natural resources, and reduce their impact on roads, noise, emissions and energy consumption.
- Coordinate and promote the activities of the IRU Academy.
Working programme for 2008:
- Inform on the content, interpretation and modifications of the ADR Convention and draft positions in close co-operation with Members.
- Monitor and influence a tracking and tracing system for dangerous goods transport.
- Monitor and influence the harmonisation of the framework directive ADR/RID/AND.
- Monitor, influence and secure ADR driver certification (ADR Certificate).
- Monitor and influence the activities on safety for the transport of dangerous goods through road tunnels.
- Monitor and influence in cooperation with the UNECE, IRU GEMD Members and the IRU Academy the enlarging of
- Contracting Parties to the ADR Convention.
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