The Ammonium Nitrate Code of Practice provides a tool for operators of ammonium nitrate storage and handling facilitites to assess and mange their security risks. The code was developed in close partnership with the Explosives Regulatory Division of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), and is consistent with the Divison’s Restricted Components Regulations
Ammonium Nitrate Code of Practice - updated July 13, 2010
Ammonium Nitrate Implementation Guide
Restricted Components Regulations
A workshop was held in Charlottetown, PEI which featured speakers from Industry, Natural Resources Canada, Environment Canada and Transport Canada. The agenda included discussions on Ammonium Nitrate Security- new regulations and CFI's Code of Practice.
Below are presentations from the workshop:
Ammonium Nitrate Code of Practice presentation (Fertilizer Safety and Security Council)
Environmental Emergency Regulations presentation (Environment Canada)
Restricted Components Update presentation (Natural Resources Canada)
Handling and Uploading of Ammonium Nitrate in Canadian Ports presentation (Transport Canada)
Geared to ammonium nitrate retailers and distributors, the workshop offered in English and French, featured speakers from industry and government, including Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada.
Below are presentations from the workshops:
Ammonium Nitrate Code of Practice presentation (Fertilizer Safety and Security Council)
Ammonium Nitrate Code of Practice and Security presentation, also available in French (Fertilizer Safety and Security Council)
Ammonium Nitrate Security: CFI’s Online GrowZone Course presentation, also available in French (Fertilizer Safety and Security Council)
Restricted Components presentation, also available in French (Natural Resources Canada, Environment Canada)
Environmental Emergency Regulations Presentation, also available in French (Environment Canada)