Lithium Batteries Follow Up

August 2014

The U.S. DOT has published a final rulemaking related to new changes regarding lithium batteries. The changes are voluntary now but effective January 1, 2015 they become mandatory.

The new rules align the current US regulations with international regulations, and maintain current US / FAA requirements under IATA USG -02 for lithium metal batteries restrictions on passenger aircraft.

The greatest impact of this new rulemaking will be for those shippers that ship lithium batteries by ground in the US under current Special Provisions 188 and 189.

For those shippers that have been shipping by air using IATA / ICAO, you will not feel much of an impact.

The lithium battery handling label will become very popular on most shipments that contain lithium batteries.

There are numerous changes, clarifications and revisions to the US CFR-49, for specific topic please see the federal register link. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-01-11/html/2010-281.htm

Please feel free to contact us for any specific questions concerning your lithium battery shipment.

September Initial Hazmat Training

We still have openings available in our September Initial training classes

♦ 49CFR (Ground Transportation): Sept. 8th - 9th

♦ 49CFR & IATA (Ground & Air Transport): Sept. 8th - 10th

♦ AFMAN 24-204 (Military Airlift Transport): Sept. 11th

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To register for a class or combination of classes, click the link above to access and complete the registration form. Completed forms can be submitted to training@airpack.com or via fax to (410)768-6603.

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All The Best!

The Staff at Airpack, Inc. and

John Gerrish & Associates, LLC