（A question on amending a Dangerous Goods Dec aration）
Q.
DGR 8.1.2.6.1 states: ?gAn entry in different handwriting or different printing or in a combination of handwriting and printing is not considered to be an alteration or amendment.?h In reference to a combination of printing and handwriting, let?fs say there is a mechanically produced DGD which is incomplete lacking package count and the type of package. The error was discovered after the shipment had been tendered to the airline. The airline pointed out that the type of package and package count are missing. The individual of the shipper who made the original DGD personally enters the missing portion, say ?g2 Fibreboard boxes?h by hand and submits the DGD to the airline. Can this DGD be accepted? (31 Mar 10)
A.
Yes, the DGD can be accepted provided it carries the full signature to certify amendment alongside the addition of the words ?g2 Fibreboard boxes?h and such full signature must be identical to the original signature on the DGD.
The intent of DGR 8.1.2.6.1 is to allow handwritten continuation of a mechanically produced DGD when the typewriter suddenly malfunctions, or when clerk A who had been handwriting the DGD needs to step out, and the balance is completed by hand by clerk B. In these cases, a full signature for alteration or amendment is not necessary.
Correction of errors do not fall under DGR 8.1.2.6.1. Errors in a mechanically produced DGD corrected by hand still require a full signature for alteration. Filling missing portions or additions are considered as amendments, and must be supported by a full signature. Please do not stretch the interpretation.
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