Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations (SOR/2007-128)

115.1 (1) For the purpose of complying with paragraph 115(1)(b) and section 4.3.3 of the IMSBC Code, a shipper shall,

• (a) before implementing their procedures for sampling, testing and controlling the moisture content of cargo, request that the Minister perform an initial verification of these procedures;

• (b) before the first anniversary date of the most recent letter of approval issued under paragraph (4)(a), request that the Minister perform an intermediate verification of the procedures for which the letter of approval was issued; and

• (c) before the expiry date of the most recent letter of approval issued under paragraph (4)(a) or (c), request that the Minister perform a renewal verification of the procedures for which the letter of approval was issued.

(2) If a shipper modifies the procedures for which a letter of approval has been issued under paragraph (4)(a) or (c), the shipper shall, before implementing the modified procedures, request that the Minister perform an initial verification of these procedures.

(3) On request by a shipper, the Minister shall perform the requested verification.

(4) The Minister shall

• (a) issue a letter of approval to a shipper if, following an initial verification, the Minister is satisfied that the shipper’s procedures comply with the applicable provisions of the IMSBC Code;

• (b) endorse a letter of approval issued under paragraph (a) if, following an intermediate verification, the Minister is satisfied that the procedures for which the letter of approval was issued are being properly implemented by the shipper; or

• (c) issue a letter of approval to a shipper if, following a renewal verification, the Minister is satisfied that the shipper’s procedures comply with the applicable provisions of the IMSBC Code in force at the time of the renewal verification and are being properly implemented by the shipper.