The Changing Regulations Pertaining to the Transportation of Lithium Batteries
In August the US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued final rule HM-224F affecting the safe transport of lithium batteries. DOT announced that the effects from the revisions of HM-224F will “strengthen safety conditions for the shipment of lithium cells and batteries. These changes, some of which focus specifically on shipments by air, will better ensure that lithium cells and batteries are able to withstand normal transportation conditions and are packaged to reduce the possibility of damage that could lead to an unsafe situation.
The ruling brought about a strengthening in hazard communication and packaging provisions that should have a positive effect on the safe transport of lithium batteries in the near future. Enhancements to the HMR includes the added use of reliable packaging, inspection and acceptance checks before loading cargo aboard aircraft, pilot notification, and employee training. August 6, 2014 marked the effective date with voluntary compliance starting immediately. Mandatory compliance starts February 6th of 2015 unless otherwise noted in the ruling.
The demand for lithium batteries is on the rise. Reliance on the convenience of stored energy from batteries is increasing globally. The consumer electronics market has been a large driver in the increased demand for low-cost batteries with improved efficiency, power, and capacity. The global battery market is estimated to be a $50 billion industry with future sales predictions rising as a result of heightened buyer demand. We will continue see an increase in batteries being transported in commerce and thus a continued need for safety regulations that must constantly change and quickly harmonize globally in order keep pace with industry. Those responsible for preparing lithium batteries and cells for transport will have to maintain flexibility as these rules evolve.
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http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-08-06/pdf/2014-18146.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-08-25/pdf/2014-19161.pdf#sthash.mkiiiqIS.dpuf
In August the US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued final rule HM-224F affecting the safe transport of lithium batteries[1]. DOT announced that the effects from the revisions of HM-224F will “strengthen safety conditions for the shipment of lithium cells and batteries. These changes, some of which focus specifically on shipments by air, will better ensure that lithium cells and batteries are able to withstand normal transportation conditions and are packaged to reduce the possibility of damage that could lead to an unsafe situation[2].”
The ruling brought about a strengthening in hazard communication and packaging provisions that should have a positive effect on the safe transport of lithium batteries in the near future. Enhancements to the HMR includes the added use of reliable packaging, inspection and acceptance checks before loading cargo aboard aircraft, pilot notification, and employee training. August 6, 2014 marked the effective date with voluntary compliance starting immediately. Mandatory compliance starts February 6th of 2015 unless otherwise noted in the ruling.[3]
- See more at: http://www.batterypoweronline.com/main/blogs/the-changing-regulations-pertaining-to-the-transportation-of-lithium-batteries/#sthash.dLjzEypV.dpufIn August the US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued final rule HM-224F affecting the safe transport of lithium batteries[1]. DOT announced that the effects from the revisions of HM-224F will “strengthen safety conditions for the shipment of lithium cells and batteries. These changes, some of which focus specifically on shipments by air, will better ensure that lithium cells and batteries are able to withstand normal transportation conditions and are packaged to reduce the possibility of damage that could lead to an unsafe situation[2].”
The ruling brought about a strengthening in hazard communication and packaging provisions that should have a positive effect on the safe transport of lithium batteries in the near future. Enhancements to the HMR includes the added use of reliable packaging, inspection and acceptance checks before loading cargo aboard aircraft, pilot notification, and employee training. August 6, 2014 marked the effective date with voluntary compliance starting immediately. Mandatory compliance starts February 6th of 2015 unless otherwise noted in the ruling.[3]
- See more at: http://www.batterypoweronline.com/main/blogs/the-changing-regulations-pertaining-to-the-transportation-of-lithium-batteries/#sthash.dLjzEypV.dpufIn August the US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued final rule HM-224F affecting the safe transport of lithium batteries[1]. DOT announced that the effects from the revisions of HM-224F will “strengthen safety conditions for the shipment of lithium cells and batteries. These changes, some of which focus specifically on shipments by air, will better ensure that lithium cells and batteries are able to withstand normal transportation conditions and are packaged to reduce the possibility of damage that could lead to an unsafe situation[2].”
The ruling brought about a strengthening in hazard communication and packaging provisions that should have a positive effect on the safe transport of lithium batteries in the near future. Enhancements to the HMR includes the added use of reliable packaging, inspection and acceptance checks before loading cargo aboard aircraft, pilot notification, and employee training. August 6, 2014 marked the effective date with voluntary compliance starting immediately. Mandatory compliance starts February 6th of 2015 unless otherwise noted in the ruling.[3]
- See more at: http://www.batterypoweronline.com/main/blogs/the-changing-regulations-pertaining-to-the-transportation-of-lithium-batteries/#sthash.dLjzEypV.dpufIn August the US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued final rule HM-224F affecting the safe transport of lithium batteries[1]. DOT announced that the effects from the revisions of HM-224F will “strengthen safety conditions for the shipment of lithium cells and batteries. These changes, some of which focus specifically on shipments by air, will better ensure that lithium cells and batteries are able to withstand normal transportation conditions and are packaged to reduce the possibility of damage that could lead to an unsafe situation[2].”
The ruling brought about a strengthening in hazard communication and packaging provisions that should have a positive effect on the safe transport of lithium batteries in the near future. Enhancements to the HMR includes the added use of reliable packaging, inspection and acceptance checks before loading cargo aboard aircraft, pilot notification, and employee training. August 6, 2014 marked the effective date with voluntary compliance starting immediately. Mandatory compliance starts February 6th of 2015 unless otherwise noted in the ruling.[3]
- See more at: http://www.batterypoweronline.com/main/blogs/the-changing-regulations-pertaining-to-the-transportation-of-lithium-batteries/#sthash.dLjzEypV.dpufIn August the US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued final rule HM-224F affecting the safe transport of lithium batteries[1]. DOT announced that the effects from the revisions of HM-224F will “strengthen safety conditions for the shipment of lithium cells and batteries. These changes, some of which focus specifically on shipments by air, will better ensure that lithium cells and batteries are able to withstand normal transportation conditions and are packaged to reduce the possibility of damage that could lead to an unsafe situation[2].”
The ruling brought about a strengthening in hazard communication and packaging provisions that should have a positive effect on the safe transport of lithium batteries in the near future. Enhancements to the HMR includes the added use of reliable packaging, inspection and acceptance checks before loading cargo aboard aircraft, pilot notification, and employee training. August 6, 2014 marked the effective date with voluntary compliance starting immediately. Mandatory compliance starts February 6th of 2015 unless otherwise noted in the ruling.[3]
- See more at: http://www.batterypoweronline.com/main/blogs/the-changing-regulations-pertaining-to-the-transportation-of-lithium-batteries/#sthash.dLjzEypV.dpufIn August the US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued final rule HM-224F affecting the safe transport of lithium batteries[1]. DOT announced that the effects from the revisions of HM-224F will “strengthen safety conditions for the shipment of lithium cells and batteries. These changes, some of which focus specifically on shipments by air, will better ensure that lithium cells and batteries are able to withstand normal transportation conditions and are packaged to reduce the possibility of damage that could lead to an unsafe situation[2].”
The ruling brought about a strengthening in hazard communication and packaging provisions that should have a positive effect on the safe transport of lithium batteries in the near future. Enhancements to the HMR includes the added use of reliable packaging, inspection and acceptance checks before loading cargo aboard aircraft, pilot notification, and employee training. August 6, 2014 marked the effective date with voluntary compliance starting immediately. Mandatory compliance starts February 6th of 2015 unless otherwise noted in the ruling.[3]
- See more at: http://www.batterypoweronline.com/main/blogs/the-changing-regulations-pertaining-to-the-transportation-of-lithium-batteries/#sthash.dLjzEypV.dpuf
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