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DOT/PHMSA

RIN: 2137-AE44

Publication ID: Fall 2014

Title: Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries
Abstract: This rulemaking amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations to comprehensively address the safe transportation of lithium cells and batteries. The rulemaking strengthened the regulatory framework by imposing more effective safeguards, including design testing to address risks related to internal short circuits, and enhanced packaging, hazard communication, and operational measures for various types and sizes of lithium batteries in specific transportation contexts. The rulemaking responded to several recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 49 CFR 172 49 CFR 173 49 CFR 175
Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	01/11/2010	75 FR 1302
NPRM Comment Period End	03/12/2010
Notice	04/11/2012	77 FR 21714
Notice Comment Period End	05/11/2012
NPRM; Request for Additional Comments	01/07/2013	78 FR 1119
Additional Comments Period End	03/08/2013
Final Rule	08/06/2014	79 FR 46011
Final Rule Effective	08/06/2014

Additional Information: PHMSA-2009-0095; HM-224F; SB - Y, IC - N, SLT - N; PHMSA estimated that the costs of this rule would total $12.1 million over the next 10 years when applying a 3 percent discount rate, and $10.8 million when applying a 7 percent rate. PHMSA also developed high and low cost estimates to incorporate uncertainty in quantifying costs--at a 7 percent discount rate the low estimate of costs is $7.4 million and the high estimate is $15.0 million. These figures acknowledge that the HMR already authorize the use of the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IMDG Code for most lithium battery shipments.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: Businesses	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: Yes
Agency Contact: Kevin Leary Transportation Specialist Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590 Phone:202-366-8553 Email: kevin.leary@dot.gov