Dangerous Goods Transportation Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 50). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Yukon Document type Legislation Date 2002 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Transport/storage Standards Early warning system/emergency intervention system Geographical area Americas, North America Abstract This Act concerns the management and disposal of dangerous goods meaning “any product, substance or organism included by its nature or by the regulation in any of the prescribed classes of dangerous goods” (sect. 1). Section 5 deals with the transport of dangerous goods and section 6 sets safety standards. Under section 7, any person involved in the transport of dangerous goods may be required to prepare emergency plans and section 8 concerns actions to be taken in case of accidents. Section 11 Full text English/French Website www.gov.yk.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 1986/118) Legislation | Canada | 1986 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Certification, Authorization/permit, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Multiple Collection Regulations (Y.O.I.C. 1995/049). Legislation | Canada | 1995 Keyword: Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX