Interpretation Response #12-0114 ([Ford Motor Company] [Mr. Grant Haves])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: Ford Motor Company
Individual Name: Mr. Grant Haves
Location State: MI Country: US
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Response text:
July 16, 2012
Mr. Grant Haves
HazMat Compliance Specialist
Ford Motor Company
5111 Auto Club Drive
Dearborn, MI 48126
Reference No.: 12-0114
Dear Mr. Haves:
This is in response to your May 8, 2012 letter requesting guidance as to whether the most recent amendment to the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (Amendment 1, to the Fifth Revised Edition, 2011) may be applied for the testing of lithium ion batteries.
As you correctly noted, the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Fifth Revised Edition, 2009 is currently cited in § 171.7 of the HMR as incorporated by reference (IBR). Section 171.7 also provides that the matter subject to change is incorporated only as it is in effect on the date of issuance of the regulation referring to that matter.
The codification of this amendment into the HMR will be considered in a future harmonization rulemaking. Until that time, Amendment 1, to the Fifth Revised Edition of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria cannot be applied to the HMR. However, in accordance with 49 CFR Part 107, an application for a special permit may be submitted, requesting permission to follow the requirements of the amendment.
I trust this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Delmer Billings
Senior Regulatory Advisor
Standards and Rulemaking Division
171.7
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