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2/4/2019
Mandatory Now: New Lithium Battery Marks and Labels for 2019
For those of us who experience the joys of shipping lithium batteries, you have probably come to the realization that the regulators like to change the rules regarding them and do that on a frequent basis. Just when you finally get your operations in order, they change what is required.
7/19/2018
Undeclared Lithium Batteries Result in $160,500 FAA Hazmat Fine
US FAA issued a six-figure fine for a Hong Kong company that allegedly shipped lithium batteries, undeclared, by air. Besides failing to properly classify, name, package, mark, label or document the shipment, the company also did not provide requried hazmat training for employees, according to FAA.
5/21/2018
4 New Hazmat Rules to Watch for in 2018-19
On May 10, 2018, PHMSA, along with other Federal Agencies, published its Regulatory Agenda for Spring 2018. That Agenda lists a handful of new rules pertaining to hazardous materials transportation safety, which PHMSA plans to promulgate in the second half of the year./IATA-Updates-Lithium-Battery-Guidance-for-Passenge/CellPhone_Fire_thumb.jpg.aspx?lang=en-US&width=144&height=95&ext=.jpg)
1/2/2018
DOT Hazmat Rules Planned for 2018
US DOT and US EPA last week released semiannual Agendas of rulemaking activities, many of which could impact hazardous materials professionals in 2018. Today, let’s review those new or changing restrictions and requirements that are most likely to hit the books as Final Rules this year.
12/11/2017
Lithium Battery Shipper to Pay $1.1M for Alleged Hazmat Violations
For allegedly shipping 24-volt lithium-ion batteries that did not conform to UN test standards or US Hazardous Materials Regulations requirements, a Florida lithium battery manufacturer now faces a $1,100,000 fine from US FAA.
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