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transport of certain hazardous materials classified as flammable solids. This
exemption authorizes transport of lithium batteries by motor vehicle, rail freight,
cargo vessel, and cargo-only aircraft, providing certain conditions are met.
Transport by passenger aircraft is not permitted.
Shipment of depleted batteries for disposal may be subject to specific regulation of
the countries involved or to regulations endorsed by those countries, such as the
IATA Restricted Articles Regulations of the International Air Transport Association,
Geneva, Switzerland.
IMPORTANT
ATTENTION
!
For disposal, batteries must be packaged and shipped in accordance with
transportation regulations, to a proper disposal site. The U.S. Department of
Transportation authorizes shipment of "Lithium batteries for disposal" by motor
vehicle only in regulation 173.1015 of CFR 49 (effective January 5, 1983). For
additional information contact:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Although the Environmental Protection Agency at this time has no regulations
specific to lithium batteries, the material contained may be considered toxic,
reactive, or corrosive. The person disposing of the material is responsible for any
hazard created in doing so. State and local regulations may exist regarding the
disposal of these materials.
Publication 1746-IN009B-MU-P - February 2002
Regulations for transportation of lithium batteries are
periodically revised.
Do not incinerate or dispose of lithium batteries in general
trash collection. Explosion or violent rupture is possible.
Batteries should be collected for disposal in a manner to
prevent against short circuiting, compacting, or destruction of
case integrity and hermetic seal.