# Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2014-08-06 · Effective 2014-08-06 · 79 FR 46012
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-18146
- **Category:** hazmat
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 46012
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 171
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/08/06/2014-18146/hazardous-materials-transportation-of-lithium-batteries)
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