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Nov 01, 2023

DOT Final Rule: Lithium Batteries & Air Transport

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has just published a Final Rule

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has just published a Final Rule (HM224I) regarding the safe transport of lithium batteries by air. This rule will implement requirements that had been first stated as an interim rule and will ensure that lithium batteries are shipped according to the most current safety standards.

Some of these provisions will be similar to those found in the regulations from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), while others are specific to the United States.

This Final Rule will follow the interim rule in the following areas:

The Final Rule will become effective on January 20, 2023. However, since in effect it is formalizing the Interim Final Rule as a Final Rule, most of the requirements would already have been in effect.

Questions?Lithium batteries are a constantly changing area of regulations. Do you have questions on how to ship yours? Speak to one of our Regulatory Experts at (855) 734-5469. We can advise you on current and upcoming regulations.

Sources: Federal Register, December 21, 2022, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-12-21/pdf/2022-27563.pdf

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