Interpretation Response #08-0030 ([MaxPower, Inc.] [Mr. Frank H. Cassel])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: MaxPower, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. Frank H. Cassel
Location State: PA Country: US
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Response text:
March 18, 2008
Mr. Frank H. Cassel
MaxPower, Inc.
141 Christopher Lane
Harleysville, PA 19438
Reference No. 08"0030
Dear Mr. Cassel:
This is in response to your January 22, 2007 letter concerning lithium ion rechargeable batteries. Specifically, you asked if the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), including the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180), and those based on the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Recommendations) require lithium batteries and cells to be transported at a specific state of charge.
The answer is no. No domestic or international transport regulation exists that requires lithium batteries and cells to be shipped at a specific state of charge.
I hope this satisfies your request.
Sincerely,
Hattie L. Mitchell, Chief
Regulatory Review and Reinvention
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.10(a)(17)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 175.10 | Exceptions for passengers, crewmembers, and air operators |