Hazardous Materials - Transportation of Lithium Batteries (US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Regulation) (PHMSA) (2018 Edition‪)‬

The Law Library presents the complete text of the Hazardous Materials - Transportation of Lithium Batteries (US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Regulation) (PHMSA) (2018 Edition).
Updated as of May 29, 2018

PHMSA, in consultation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is proposing to amend requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) on the transportation of lithium cells and batteries, including lithium cells and batteries packed with or contained in equipment. The proposed changes are intended to enhance safety by ensuring that all lithium batteries are designed to withstand normal transportation conditions. This would include provisions to ensure all lithium batteries are packaged to reduce the possibility of damage that could lead to a catastrophic incident, and minimize the consequences of an incident. In addition, lithium batteries would be accompanied by hazard communication that ensures appropriate and careful handling by air carrier personnel, including the flight crew, and informs both transport workers and emergency response personnel of actions to be taken in an emergency. These proposals are largely consistent with changes made to the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Recommendations) and the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions on the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Technical Instructions) and respond to recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

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- The complete text of the Hazardous Materials - Transportation of Lithium Batteries (US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Regulation) (PHMSA) (2018 Edition)
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- A table of contents in introduction presenting a general overview of the structure