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PHMSA Considerations for Municipalities for Permitting Operations of Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Micromobility Devices

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

The use of eBikes, eScooters, and other lithium battery powered micromobility devices are increasingly common. As municipalities permit shared micromobility operations in their jurisdictions, they should be aware of the hazards posed by lithium batteries and the requirements for safe transportation of these materials. To help, PHMSA developed this list of considerations for municipalities, which provides information on the Hazardous Materials Regulations, incident reporting requirements, end-of-life management, and general fire safety messaging. See PHMSA's Considerations for Municipalities guide for full details.