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Avoid the Top 4 Lithium Battery Shipping Mistakes

6/28/2021

Avoid the Top 4 Lithium Battery Shipping Mistakes

US DOT maintains a list of the most frequently cited hazmat shipping violations in 49 CFR Part 107. We explore the four most common violations associated with shipping lithium batteries, and how to avoid them. 
Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda Published

7/7/2020

Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda Published

The Spring 2020 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and De-regulatory Actions was released just before the July 4th holiday. 
NTSB Calls for Stricter Lithium Battery Air Shipping Regs

6/10/2020

NTSB Calls for Stricter Lithium Battery Air Shipping Regs

NTSB's lithium battery safety recommendations result from an investigation of a 2016 incident in which individually packaged lithium-ion batteries of cargo ignited on a delivery truck after the batteries flew on two cargo planes.
Final Rule Alert: PHMSA HM 215-O Hazmat Harmonization Rule

5/11/2020

Final Rule Alert: PHMSA HM 215-O Hazmat Harmonization Rule

On May 11, US DOT PHMSA finalized a long-delayed rulemaking (HM-215O) to harmonize the 49 CFR regulations with evolving international standards.
Is This Lithium Battery Marking Compliant or Not?

3/30/2020

Is This Lithium Battery Marking Compliant or Not?

“Wait, is that compliant?” That's what I thought when a computer showed up on my doorstep bearing an unorthodox lithium battery marking. The answer, I learned, has important implications for dangerous goods professionals and all business leaders. 
2020 IATA Lithium Battery Guidance Now Available

1/28/2020

2020 IATA Lithium Battery Guidance Now Available

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released its 2020 Lithium Battery Guidance Document for shippers who offer lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries for air transport.
 
Lion's Top 5 Videos of 2019

12/31/2019

Lion's Top 5 Videos of 2019

In 2019, we stepped up our video efforts to bring you more relevant, useful regulatory compliance content than ever before. If you haven’t had the chance yet, check out our YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/LionTraining today.
Industry Leads Charge Against Rogue Lithium Battery Shippers

12/17/2019

Industry Leads Charge Against Rogue Lithium Battery Shippers

Together with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) and other industry groups, IATA has renewed its call for governments to “crack down on manufacturers of counterfeit batteries and of mis-labeled and non-compliant shipments.”
Are Lithium Batteries Covered as Materials of Trade?

11/12/2019

Are Lithium Batteries Covered as Materials of Trade?

In a recent letter of interpretation, PHMSA answers the question: "Does the 49 CFR exception for materials of trade apply to lithium batteries?" 
 
DOT Names Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee

11/5/2019

DOT Names Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee

US DOT has announced a new 20-member safety committee to provide advice and recommendations to improve the safe air transportation of lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries.

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