European Union (Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Jurisdiction: Republic of Ireland
Commencement: 30th June 2019
Amends: European Communities (Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail) Regulations 2010
Mini Summary
These Regulations update two definitions to ensure the 2010 Regulations function correctly. The word directive is updated to include reference to Directive (EU) 2018/1846 on the inland transport of dangerous goods to take into account scientific and technical progress. RID is also updated to mean the Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail. A reference to Directive (EU) 2018/1846 is made stating that it will be effective from 1st January 2019.
Amendment
In order for the 2010 Regulations to function correctly and ensure they are in line with the latest European Union (EU) Directive, the following definitions are updated:
- Directive is updated to include reference to the latest EU Directive: Directive (EU) 2018/1846 on the inland transport of dangerous goods to take into account scientific and technical progress.
- RID is updated to mean the Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID), and includes a reference to Directive (EU) 2018/1846, stating the Directive will be effective from 1st January 2019.
There are no changes to duties for organisations.
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