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DOT/PHMSA RIN: 2137-AE27 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Hazardous Materials; Revision to Requirements for the Transportation of Batteries and Battery-Powered Devices 
Abstract: The issues in this rulemaking are being merged with another rulemaking (RIN 2137-AE31), and RIN 2137-AE27 will not be used. This rulemaking would clarify current requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to the transportation of electrical devices, including batteries and battery-powered equipment. The regulations currently prohibit the transportation of electrical devices that are likely to create sparks or generate a dangerous quantity of heat that could potentially cause fire, smoke, or otherwise adversely affect packaging material or the means of conveyance unless the devices are packaged in a manner that precludes such an occurrence. Since 1996, there have been more than 75 incidents in air transportation involving electrical storage batteries or batteries contained in equipment that have resulted in the production of smoke, fire or dangerous amounts of heat. This rulemaking would specify the types of packagings that must be used, including measures to protect against short circuits or accidental activation. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 180   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Merged With RIN 2137-AE31  11/01/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Charles E. Betts
Senior Transportation Regulations Specialist
Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-8553
Email: charles.betts@dot.gov