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IMPORTANT REGULATORY CHANGES for 2022 (CFR/IATA/IMDG):

International Air (IATA)

Elimination of PI 965 & PI 968 Section II for UN3090 & UN3480 on March 31, 2022 - Packing Instructions PI 965 and PI 968 have been revised to remove Section II from these two packing instructions. To provide shippers with time to adapt their logistics processes to ship lithium cells and batteries in accordance with Section IB of Packing Instruction 965 and Packing Instruction 968, as applicable, there is a 3-month transition period until 31 March 2022, during which time shippers may continue to use Section II.

49-CFR

Link for PHMSA COVID-19 Assistance:

Assistance to the Public During COVID-19 | PHMSA (dot.gov)

Summary of 49-CFR Federal Register:

HM-219C

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations in response to 24 petitions for rulemaking submitted by the regulated community between February 2015 and March 2018. This final rule updates, clarifies, or provides relief from various regulatory requirements without adversely affecting safety. PHMSA also, as of the effective date of this final rule, withdraws its September 28, 2017 enforcement discretion regarding the phase-out of mobile refrigeration systems.

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-11-25/pdf/2020-23712.pdf

HM-215O

PHMSA is has issued a final rule to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to maintain alignment with international regulations and standards by incorporating various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations, and vessel stowage requirements. These revisions are necessary to harmonize the HMR with recent changes made to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods--Model Regulations. Additionally, PHMSA proposes several amendments to the HMR that would allow for increased alignment with the Transport Canada, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations.

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-11/pdf/2020-06205.pdf

HM-224I

PHMSA issues this interim final rule (IFR) to revise the Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells and batteries transported by aircraft. This IFR prohibits the transport of lithium ion cells and batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft; requires lithium ion cells and batteries to be shipped at not more than a 30 percent state of charge aboard cargo-only aircraft when not packed with or contained in equipment; and limits the use of alternative provisions for small lithium cell or battery shipments to one package per consignment. This IFR does not restrict passengers or crew members from bringing personal items or electronic devices containing lithium cells or batteries aboard aircraft, or restrict cargo-only aircraft from transporting lithium ion cells or batteries at a state of charge exceeding 30 percent when packed with or contained in equipment or devices.

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-03-06/pdf/2019-03812.pdf

Carrier Information

UPS Hazardous Materials Customers

For Up-to-Date UPS Guide for Transporting Hazardous Materials, click here

https://www.ups.com/us/en/help-center/packaging-and-supplies/special-care-shipments/hazardous-materials.page

FedEx Hazardous Materials Customers

For FedEx Dangerous Goods Regulation Updates, click here

https://www.fedex.com/en-us/service-guide/dangerous-goods/regulatory-updates.html

Hazardous Hot Line Phone Number:

  DOT: 1-800-0467-4922

  FedEx: 1-800-463-3339 Ext. 81

  UPS: 1-800-554-9965

(Revised 03-11-2022)