Department of Transportation Releases New Rule On Transport Of Lithium Batteries

摘要

March 13, 2019 | On March 6, the Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration released an interim final rule on enhanced safety provisions for transporting lithium batteries. The rule added additional marking and labeling requirements for lithium battery shipments transported by road, rail and air. The rule prohibits the transport of lithium ion cells and batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft; requires lithium ion cells and batteries to be shipped at not more than a 30 percent state of charge aboard cargo-only aircraft when not packed with or contained in equipment; and limits the use of alternative provisions for small lithium cell or battery shipments to one package per consignment. The rule does not restrict passengers or crew members from bringing personal items or electronic devices containing lithium cells or batteries aboard aircraft.