PHMSA Extends Compliance Date for Lithium Battery Transportation

February 20th, 2015 by Ann Rippe Regulatory Updates

Action Forcing Change
Summary: PHMSA is extending the compliance date for modes of transportation other than air for the transportation of lithium batteries. The mandatory compliance date of February 6, 2015 from the final rule published August 6, 2014 (79 FR 46012) is extended until August 7, 2015. The mandatory compliance date of February 6, 2015 remains in effect with respect to offering, acceptance and transportation by aircraft.
[Full Text - 80 FR 9217]

Citations: 49 CFR 172.101; 49 CFR 172.102; 49 CFR 173, Subpart E

Ann Rippe

Manager of Regulatory Services