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Guidelines for States Participating in the Pipeline Safety Program PDF
The Guidelines for States Participating in the Pipeline Safety Program (Guidelines) contain guidance for how State Pipeline Safety Programs must conduct and execute their responsibilities delegated through certification or agreement by the Secretary of Transportation pursuant to certain sections...
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...