Interpretation Response #09-0085 ([Cell-Con, Inc.] [Mr. Steve Fricker])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Cell-Con, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. Steve Fricker
Location State: PA Country: US
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Response text:
May 21, 2009
Mr. Steve Fricker
Vice President
Cell-Con, Inc.
305 Commerce Drive, # 300
Exton, PA 19341
Ref. No.: 09-0085
Dear Mr. Fricker:
This is in response to your April 3, 2009 letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you request a letter confirming your conclusion that effective October 1, 2009 all "small" lithium ion batteries must pass the tests outlined in Section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria.
Your understanding is correct. On August 9, 2007, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration amended the HMR to enhance the safe transportation of lithium batteries (HM-224C & HM-224E; 72 FR 44929). As described in § 172.102, Special Provision 188 applicable to small lithium cells and batteries, effective October 1, 2009, each cell or battery must be of a type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria.
I trust this satisfies your inquiry. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Betts
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.102 SP 188, 173.185
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 173.185 | Lithium cells and batteries |