Topic: Lithium Batteries

NTSB Recommendation: Eliminate regulatory exemptions for the packing, marking, and labeling of cargo shipments of small secondary lithium batteries (no more than 8 grams equivalent lithium content) until the analysis of the failures and the implementation of risk-based requirements asked for in Safety Recommendation A-07-108 are completed.

PHMSA Action: PHMSA is reviewing the new recommendation and will address accordingly.

Latest PHMSA Response: Letter sent to NTSB 03/28/08

NTSB Status: OAR

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