Document Exg7VX4y1ekbbmnEYVqO19qMV

TO: Bob Klein FROM: DATE: Tom Grumbles July 7, 1985 Interoffice SUBJECT: Communication TRANSPORT CANADA REGULATIONS: APPOINTMENT OF AGENTS As we discussed, recently promulgated Canadian Regulations dealing with the transport of dangerous goads into that country require any company that does not have a place of business in Canada to assign an agent in Canada. That section of the regulation is attached. There is some question as to the agents scope of responsibility and liability but it is clear that they are to be a contact point for the Canadian authorities in the event of a transportation incident. Other portions of the regulations dealing with agents are also attached. During your visits to Canadian customers would you please determine the following if possible: 1) Their understanding of the agent assignment issue. 2) Suggestions on who to contact about serving as an agent. 3) Effective compliance dates of the regulation. We*ve heard several "stories11 on what is and isn't effective. 4) A contact at each company to discuss with me other compliance issues specific to our deliveries to them. This regulation does not affect all of our products but most industrials and some surfactants are dangerous goods by Canadian definition. Thomas G. Grumbles Attachment cc: J.A. Hall Bruce Larsen VVV 000016829