Regulations and Government
DOT warns about lithium battery dangers
The Department of Transportation released a safety advisory in the Federal Register last month warning of http://www.ainonline.com/ain-an

The Department of Transportation released a safety advisory in the Federal Register last month warning of
potential dangers posed by carrying lithium batteries on board commercial passenger and cargo aircraft.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in coordination with the FAA, published the advisory to highlight recent aviation
incidents involving lithium batteries, outline the current regulatory requirements for the safe transportation of lithium batteries and announce that the two agencies are stepping up enforcement action.