PHMSA Publishes Lithium Battery Rule Extension

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration will publish a notice in the Federal Register Feb. 20 that extends until Aug. 7 the compliance deadline for portions of a lithium battery and cell transport rule. PHMSA announced the six-month extension Feb. 13 in response to calls from retailers and battery manufacturers see related story The extension applies to all modes of transportation except air. The rule would, in part, harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulations with relevant international standards and would alter some lithium battery and cell transport requirements, such as specific shipping description standards. The Federal Register notice is available at https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2015-03500.pdf ...