Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries
hazmat · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · Published 2014-08-06 · Effective 2014-08-06 · 79 FR 46012
Document
Document number
2014-18146
Federal Register citation
79 FR 46012
CFR reference
49 CFR 171
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
hazmat
Sub-agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication date
2014-08-06
Effective date
2014-08-06
DOT docket
Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0095 (HM-224F)
Abstract
PHMSA, in consultation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is modifying the requirements governing the transportation of lithium cells and batteries. This final rule revises hazard communication and packaging provisions for lithium batteries and harmonizes the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with applicable provisions of the United Nations (UN) Model Regulations, the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Technical Instructions) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.