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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...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Major Rule to Strengthen Safety Provisions for Lithium Batteries Transported by Aircraft
PHMSA 02-19 Contact (PHMSA): Bobby Fraser, (202) 366-4831 Contact (FAA): Gregory Martin, (202) 267-3883WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA...