This final rule revises hazard communication and packaging provisions for lithium batteries and harmonizes the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with applicable provisions of the United Nations (UN) Model Regulations, the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical. This final rule revises hazard communication and packaging provisions for lithium batteries and harmonizes the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with applicable provisions of the United Nations (UN) Model Regulations, the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical. This guide provides scenario-based situations that outline the applicable requirements that a shipper must follow to ship packages of lithium cells and batteries in various configurations. Each distinct shipping guide in this document refers to the regulatory requirements for a specific lithium. Thank you for the letter to the U. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Directorate of Enforcement Programs, from you and other international battery producers, associations, and special interest groups that raised concerns on OSHA's application of its. 49 CFR 175. 10 Exceptions for passengers, crewmembers, and air operators. ) Having trouble using this site? Accessibility is our goal, please contact us with site improvements. A helpful list of federal battery regulations across the United States. This document is based on the provisions set out in the 2025-2026 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Technical Instructions) and the 67th Edition (2026) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). Under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180), batteries must comply with strict guidelines for. NFPA 855, developed by the National Fire Protection Association, serves as a vital framework for ensuring the safe deployment of lithium battery systems. Safety concerns like thermal runaway or explosions highlight the need for strict adherence.