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Legacy ID
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Significant Regulatory Guidance
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Frequently Asked Questions: Enhanced Safety Provisions for Lithium Batteries by Aircraft IFR
GeneralWhat is the purpose of this rulemaking? This rulemaking amends the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to harmonize with international air transportation requirements by (1) prohibiting the transport of lithium ion cells and batteries as cargo on passenger...Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Safety Provisions for Lithium Batteries Transported by Aircraft
Transporting lithium batteries by air is an ongoing concern due to the unique challenges the batteries pose to safety while in transit. Tests conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Technical Center and the National Transportation Safety Board demonstrate that...
Oil Spill Response Plans and Information Sharing for High-Hazard Flammable Trains
OverviewThe U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), issued Oil Spill Response Plans and Information Sharing for High-Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs), a final rule that...