Approval of Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAP)
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An emergency response assistance plan (ERAP) describes what to do in the event of a release or anticipated release of certain higher-risk dangerous goods while they are in transport. Each plan is specific to certain: •dangerous goods •modes of transport (air, rail, road or marine) •means of containments (containers or packaging) used to hold the dangerous goods •geographical area in which the dangerous goods will be transported A person with an approved ERAP uses the plan to assist emergency responders. ERAPs list specialized personnel and equipment needed for responding to an incident. (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Oversight, Transport Canada.)