Interpretation Response #11-0025 ([Securaplane Technologies, Inc.] [Mr. Rod Iverson])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Securaplane Technologies, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. Rod Iverson
Location State: AZ Country: US
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Response text:
March 15, 2011
Mr. Rod Iverson
Securaplane Technologies, Inc.
10900 N. Stallard Place
Tucson, AZ 85737
Ref. No.: 11-0025
Dear Mr. Iverson:
This responds to your January 31, 2011 email requesting clarification of the requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to design type testing requirements for a lithium ion battery. According to your letter, your company, located in Tucson, AZ contracted with another company based in San Jose, CA to assemble and test a lithium ion battery pack in accordance with the applicable requirements of United Nations (UN) Manual of Tests and Criteria. The battery packs assembled by this company passed the applicable tests. You wish to continue manufacturing this battery pack at your Tucson, AZ facility and you ask us to confirm your understanding that your company may manufacture lithium ion batteries that are identical to the previously manufactured and tested lithium ion batteries without subjecting them to additional testing.
The tests outlined in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria for lithium batteries are design type tests. Provided the lithium ion batteries you intend to manufacture are identical to a previously tested design type, additional testing is not required.
I hope this answers your inquiry. If you need additional assistance, please contact the Standards and Rulemaking Division.
Sincerely,
Ben Supko
Acting Chief, Standards Development Branch
Standards and Rulemaking Division
173.159, 173.185
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 173.185 | Lithium cells and batteries |