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DOT/PHMSA | RIN: 2137-AF20 | Publication ID: Spring 2018 |
Title: Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Safety Provisions for Lithium Batteries Transported by Aircraft | |
Abstract:
This rulemaking action would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180) applicable to the transport of lithium cells and batteries by aircraft. The IFR contains three amendments: (1) a prohibition on the transport of lithium ion cells and batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft; (2) a requirement that lithium ion cells and batteries be shipped at not more than a 30 percent state of charge aboard cargo-only aircraft; and (3) a limitation on the use of alternative provisions for small lithium cell or battery shipments to one package per consignment or overpack. These amendments are consistent with three emergency amendments to the 2015–2016 International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Technical Instructions). The amendments in this IFR do not restrict passengers or crew members from bringing personal items or electronic devices containing lithium batteries aboard aircraft in carry-on or checked baggage, or restrict cargo-only aircraft from transporting lithium ion batteries at a state of charge exceeding 30 percent when packed with or contained in equipment. PHMSA is providing limited relief from the passenger aircraft prohibition and the state of charge restriction for small lithium ion batteries transported entirely within Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories. |
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Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
EO 13771 Designation: Regulatory | |
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172 49 CFR 173 | |
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 44701 49 U.S.C. ch. 51 |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: HM-224I; | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov | Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
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 |