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Notice to Pipeline Operators: Exercise of Enforcement Discretion - API Specification 5L
On May 1, 2019, PHMSA issued a notice to pipeline operators that it does not intend to take any enforcement action relating to the requirements of American Petroleum Institute's (API) Specification 5L (Spec 5L) “Specification for Line Pipe” 45th edition, provided that...
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...