lithium batteries

March 6, 2019: USDOT Changes Regulations for Transport of Lithium Batteries

March 6, 2019: USDOT Changes Regulations for Transport of Lithium Batteries

USDOT/PHMSA issued an interim final rule (IFR) on March 6, 2019; its purpose: to revise the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for lithium cells and batteries transported by aircraft.  In this revision the USDOT/PHMSA harmonizes its HMR with the international regulations. …

Training Requirements for Persons Involved in the Transportation of Lithium Batteries

In case you haven’t heard, the transportation in commerce of lithium batteries of all types – and of almost all sizes – is subject to the regulations of several regulatory agencies depending on how it is to be transported. Transportation…

Classification of Lithium Batteries for Transportation in Commerce

Classification of Lithium Batteries for Transportation in Commerce

Persons involved in the transportation in commerce of lithium batteries are subject to the regulations of at least one – or perhaps all – of the following regulatory agencies: The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) within the U.S. Department…

What’s New for HazMat Transportation & Hazardous Waste Regulations in October 2015?

What’s New for HazMat Transportation & Hazardous Waste Regulations in October 2015?

On its website the US Government Printing Office makes a wealth of Federal publications available for review and download; one of these is the Federal Register. Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the…

Changes to the Final Rule – Mandatory Compliance Date – for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries

Announcements from regulatory agencies of the US Government in the Federal Register can have a significant impact on your business.  Therefore it’s important for you to continuously monitor Federal Register publications for announcements applicable to your operations.  I can help you…

Changes to the 56th Edition of the IATA DGR Related to Lithium Batteries

The 56th Edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transport Association (2015) contains many significant changes.  None of them followed with more widespread interest than those related to the transportation by air of lithium batteries.  Below is…