Hazardous Materials; Prohibition on the Transportation of Primary Lithium Batteries and Cells Aboard Passenger Aircraft; Notice of Public Meeting, 2367 [05-736]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Research and Special Programs
Administration
49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, and 175
[Docket No. RSPA–04–19886 (HM–224E)]
RIN 2137–AE05
Hazardous Materials; Prohibition on
the Transportation of Primary Lithium
Batteries and Cells Aboard Passenger
Aircraft; Notice of Public Meeting
Research and Special Programs
Administration (RSPA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice announces a
public meeting to be held on January 27,
2005, to solicit public comments on
amendments to the Hazardous Materials
Regulations adopted by RSPA in an
interim final rule published on
December 15, 2004. This interim final
rule imposed a limited prohibition on
offering for transportation and
transportation of primary (nonrechargeable) lithium batteries and cells
as cargo aboard passenger-carrying
aircraft.
DATES: Comments date. Submit
comments for presentation at the public
meeting by January 20, 2005. We will
consider comments received during this
public meeting in making our decision
on a final rule. Submit comments on the
interim final rule by February 14, 2005.
Public Meeting Date. The public
meeting will be held from 9:30 a.m. to
4 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Public Meeting. The public
meeting will be held in Room 2230 at
the U.S. Department of Transportation
Headquarters Building, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC. For
information on facilities or services for
persons with disabilities or to request
special assistance at the meeting, please
contact Mr. Darral Relerford at 202–
366–8553 as soon as possible.
Comments. Written comments on the
interim final rule may be submitted at
the public meeting, or sent by mail to
Dockets Management System, U.S.
Department of Transportation PL–401,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20590–0001. Comments should
identify Docket Number RSPA–04–
19886 (HM–224E) and be submitted in
2 copies. Comments may also be hand
delivered to PL–401 on the Plaza level
of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. You
may also provide electronic comments
via the DOT Web site at: https://
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dms.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for
submitting comments on the DOT
electronic docket site.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Darral Relerford (202) 366–8553, Office
of Hazardous Materials Standards, (202)
366–8553, Research and Special
Programs Administration: or John A.
Gale, (202) 366–8553, Office of
Hazardous Materials Standards, (202)
366–8553, Research and Special
Programs Administration. Any person
wishing to present an oral statement at
the public meeting should notify Mr.
Relerford before the public meeting.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On December 15, 2004, the Research
and Special Programs Administration
(RSPA, we) published an interim final
rule (IFR) (69 FR 75207) under Docket
RSPA–04–19886 (HM–224E) imposing a
limited prohibition on offering for
transportation and transportation of
primary (non-rechargeable) lithium
batteries and cells as cargo aboard
passenger-carrying aircraft and
equipment containing or packed with
large primary lithium batteries. These
prohibitions took effect on December 29,
2004. The IFR applies to both foreign
and domestic passenger-carrying aircraft
entering, leaving, or operating in the
United States and to persons offering
primary lithium batteries and cells for
transportation as cargo on any
passenger-carrying aircraft. The IFR
allows the carriage of lithium batteries
or devices containing lithium batteries
that are transported for personal use by
a passenger in carry-on or checked
luggage, with certain limits. In addition,
the IFR allows the shipment of
equipment that contains or is packed
with small primary lithium batteries
with certain limits, and the continued
shipment of secondary (rechargeable)
lithium batteries (e.g., lithium ion
batteries). The IFR also requires
packages of primary lithium batteries
and cells that are excepted from
classification as a Class 9
(miscellaneous) hazardous material, to
be marked when offered for transport as
cargo in any mode, to indicate that they
are forbidden for transport aboard
passenger-carrying aircraft.
Public Meeting
To facilitate public comments on the
IFR, we are hosting a public meeting on
January 27, 2005. The public meeting
will provide an informal forum for
interested persons to offer comments on
the HM–224E IFR. A transcript of this
meeting will be prepared and submitted
to the docket. We anticipate significant
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public interest in this rulemaking;
therefore, we ask that you limit your
remarks to 10 minutes to assure that all
participants have an opportunity to
speak. The meeting may conclude
earlier than scheduled if all persons
wishing to offer comments have been
heard.
Issued in Washington, DC on January 7,
2005.
Frits Wybenga,
Deputy Associate Administrator for
Hazardous Materials Safety.
[FR Doc. 05–736 Filed 1–12–05; 8:45 am]
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Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental
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Plan (ALWTRP)
National Marine Fisheries
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ACTION: Temporary rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Assistant Administrator
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the requirements of the ALWTRP’s
implementing regulations. These
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of Portland, ME, for 15 days. The
purpose of this action is to provide
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DATES: Effective beginning at 0001 hours
January 15, 2005, through 2400 hours
January 29, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed and
final Dynamic Area Management (DAM)
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(EAs), Atlantic Large Whale Take
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summaries, and progress reports on
implementation of the ALWTRP may
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One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Research and Special Programs Administration
49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, and 175
[Docket No. RSPA-04-19886 (HM-224E)]
RIN 2137-AE05
Hazardous Materials; Prohibition on the Transportation of Primary
Lithium Batteries and Cells Aboard Passenger Aircraft; Notice of Public
Meeting
AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting to be held on January
27, 2005, to solicit public comments on amendments to the Hazardous
Materials Regulations adopted by RSPA in an interim final rule
published on December 15, 2004. This interim final rule imposed a
limited prohibition on offering for transportation and transportation
of primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries and cells as cargo
aboard passenger-carrying aircraft.
DATES: Comments date. Submit comments for presentation at the public
meeting by January 20, 2005. We will consider comments received during
this public meeting in making our decision on a final rule. Submit
comments on the interim final rule by February 14, 2005.
Public Meeting Date. The public meeting will be held from 9:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Public Meeting. The public meeting will be held in Room 2230
at the U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters Building, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC. For information on facilities or
services for persons with disabilities or to request special assistance
at the meeting, please contact Mr. Darral Relerford at 202-366-8553 as
soon as possible.
Comments. Written comments on the interim final rule may be
submitted at the public meeting, or sent by mail to Dockets Management
System, U.S. Department of Transportation PL-401, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Comments should identify Docket Number
RSPA-04-19886 (HM-224E) and be submitted in 2 copies. Comments may also
be hand delivered to PL-401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also provide
electronic comments via the DOT Web site at: https://dms.dot.gov. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket
site.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darral Relerford (202) 366-8553,
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards, (202) 366-8553, Research and
Special Programs Administration: or John A. Gale, (202) 366-8553,
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards, (202) 366-8553, Research and
Special Programs Administration. Any person wishing to present an oral
statement at the public meeting should notify Mr. Relerford before the
public meeting.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On December 15, 2004, the Research and Special Programs
Administration (RSPA, we) published an interim final rule (IFR) (69 FR
75207) under Docket RSPA-04-19886 (HM-224E) imposing a limited
prohibition on offering for transportation and transportation of
primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries and cells as cargo aboard
passenger-carrying aircraft and equipment containing or packed with
large primary lithium batteries. These prohibitions took effect on
December 29, 2004. The IFR applies to both foreign and domestic
passenger-carrying aircraft entering, leaving, or operating in the
United States and to persons offering primary lithium batteries and
cells for transportation as cargo on any passenger-carrying aircraft.
The IFR allows the carriage of lithium batteries or devices containing
lithium batteries that are transported for personal use by a passenger
in carry-on or checked luggage, with certain limits. In addition, the
IFR allows the shipment of equipment that contains or is packed with
small primary lithium batteries with certain limits, and the continued
shipment of secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries (e.g., lithium
ion batteries). The IFR also requires packages of primary lithium
batteries and cells that are excepted from classification as a Class 9
(miscellaneous) hazardous material, to be marked when offered for
transport as cargo in any mode, to indicate that they are forbidden for
transport aboard passenger-carrying aircraft.
Public Meeting
To facilitate public comments on the IFR, we are hosting a public
meeting on January 27, 2005. The public meeting will provide an
informal forum for interested persons to offer comments on the HM-224E
IFR. A transcript of this meeting will be prepared and submitted to the
docket. We anticipate significant public interest in this rulemaking;
therefore, we ask that you limit your remarks to 10 minutes to assure
that all participants have an opportunity to speak. The meeting may
conclude earlier than scheduled if all persons wishing to offer
comments have been heard.
Issued in Washington, DC on January 7, 2005.
Frits Wybenga,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety.
[FR Doc. 05-736 Filed 1-12-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-60-P