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39 CFR Part 111
Mailings of Lithium Batteries
Postal ServiceTM.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Postal Service will revise
the Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail
Manual (DMM®) 601.10.20, to
incorporate standards that prohibit the
outbound international mailing of
lithium batteries and devices containing
lithium batteries. This prohibition also
extends to the mailing of lithium
batteries to and from an APO, FPO, or
DPO location. However, this prohibition
does not apply to lithium batteries
authorized under DMM 601.10.20 when
mailed within the United States or its
territories.
DATES: Effective Date: May 16, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joan
Hall at 202–268–6010 or Margaret
Falwell at 202–268–2576.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal
Service is taking this action to bring its
international mailing standards into
compliance with international standards
for the acceptance of dangerous goods in
international mail.
International standards have recently
been the subject of discussion by the
International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) and the Universal
Postal Union (UPU), and the Postal
Service anticipates that on January 1,
2013, customers will be able to mail
specific quantities of lithium batteries
internationally (including to and from
an APO, FPO, or DPO location) when
the batteries are properly installed in
the personal electronic devices they are
intended to operate.
Until such time that a less restrictive
policy can be implemented consistent
with international standards, and in
accordance with UPU Convention,
lithium batteries are not permitted in
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international mail. The UPU Convention
and regulations are consistent with the
ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
(Technical Instructions). The Technical
Instructions concerning the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Post do not permit
‘‘dangerous goods’’ as defined by the
ICAO Technical Instructions in
international mail. The prohibition on
mailing lithium batteries and cells
internationally also applies to mail sent
by commercial air transportation to and
from an APO, FPO, or DPO location.
This final rule describes the
prohibitions established for mailpieces
containing lithium metal or lithium-ion
cells or batteries and applies regardless
of quantity, size, watt hours, and
whether the cells or batteries are packed
in equipment, with equipment, or
without equipment.
We will also revise and renumber
Exhibit 601.10.20.7 to reflect ‘‘watt-hour
ratings’’ instead of ‘‘lithium content’’ for
secondary lithium-ion batteries when
describing maximum quantity limits. In
addition, the Postal Service has moved
the lithium battery standards as it
relates to international, APO, FPO or
DPO locations to the International Mail
Manual (IMM®).
The Postal Service will also make
parallel changes to other USPS
publications that make reference to the
mailing of lithium batteries such as
Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted,
and Perishable Mail.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and
procedure, Postal Service.
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is
amended as follows:
PART 111—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 111 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301–
307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101,
401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201–
3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632,
3633, and 5001.
2. Revise the following sections of the
Mailing Standards of the United States
Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM):
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Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual
(DMM)
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10.20.5 Primary Lithium (NonRechargeable) Cells and Batteries
[Revise 10.20.5 as follows:]
Small consumer-type primary lithium
cells or batteries (lithium metal or
lithium alloy) like those used to power
cameras and flashlights are mailable
domestically under the following
conditions. Mailing batteries
internationally, or to and from an APO,
FPO, or DPO destination is prohibited
regardless of mail class. See IMM 136
for details.
a. General. The following restrictions
apply to the mailability of all primary
lithium (non-rechargeable) cells and
batteries:
1. Each cell must contain no more
than 1.0 gram (g) of lithium content per
cell.
2. Each battery must contain no more
than 2.0 g aggregate lithium content per
battery.
3. Each cell or battery must meet the
requirements of each test in the UN
Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III,
and subsection 38.3 as referenced in
DOTs hazardous materials regulation at
49 CFR 171.7.
4. All outer packages must have a
complete delivery and return address.
b. Installed In Equipment. The
following additional restrictions apply
to the mailing of primary cells or
batteries properly installed in the
equipment they operate:
1. The batteries installed in the
equipment must be protected from
damage and short circuit.
2. The equipment must be equipped
with an effective means of preventing it
from being turned on or activated.
3. The equipment must be cushioned
to prevent movement or damage and be
contained in a strong enough sealed
package to prevent crushing of the
package or exposure of the contents
during normal handling in the mail.
4. The mailpiece must not exceed 11
pounds.
c. Mailed With Equipment. The
following additional restrictions apply
to the mailing of primary cells or
batteries shipped with (but not installed
in) the device or equipment being
mailed:
1. The shipment cannot contain more
batteries than the number needed to
operate the device.
2. The primary lithium cells and
batteries must be packaged separately
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and cushioned to prevent movement or
damage.
3. The shipment must be contained in
a strong enough sealed package to
prevent crushing of the package or
exposure of the contents during normal
handling in the mail.
4. The outside of the package must be
marked on the address side ‘‘Package
Contains Primary Lithium Batteries.’’
5. The mailpiece must not exceed 11
pounds.
d. Mailed Without Equipment. The
following additional restrictions apply
to the mailing of primary cells or
batteries without equipment:
1. The primary lithium cells and
batteries must be mailed in ‘‘the
originally sealed packaging.’’
2. The sealed packages of batteries
must be separated and cushioned to
prevent short circuit, movement, or
damage.
3. The shipment must be contained in
a strong enough sealed package to
prevent crushing of the package or
exposure of the contents during normal
handling in the mail.
4. They may only be sent via surface
transportation.
5. The outside of the package must be
marked on the address side ‘‘Surface
Mail Only, Primary Lithium Batteries—
Forbidden for Transportation Aboard
Passenger Aircraft.’’
6. The mailpiece must not exceed 5
pounds.
10.20.6 Secondary Lithium-ion
(Rechargeable) Cells and Batteries
[Revise 10.20.6 as follows:]
Small consumer-type lithium-ion
cells and batteries like those used to
power cell phones and laptop
computers are mailable domestically
under the following conditions. Mailing
batteries internationally, or to and from
an APO, FPO, or DPO destinations is
prohibited regardless of mail class. See
IMM 136 for details.
a. General. The following additional
restrictions apply to the mailability of
all secondary (rechargeable) lithium-ion
cells and batteries:
1. The lithium content must not
exceed 20 Wh (Watt-hour rating) per
cell.
2. The total aggregate lithium content
must not exceed 100 Wh per battery.
3. Each cell or battery must meet the
requirements of each test in the UN
Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III,
and subsection 38.3 as referenced in
DOTs hazardous materials regulation at
49 CFR 171.7.
4. The mailpiece must not contain
more than 3 batteries.
5. All outer packages must have a
complete delivery and return address.
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b. Installed In Equipment. The
following additional restrictions apply
to the mailing of secondary cells or
batteries properly installed in
equipment they operate:
1. The batteries installed in the
equipment must be protected from
damage and short circuit.
2. The equipment must be equipped
with an effective means of preventing it
from being turned on or activated.
3. The equipment must be cushioned
to prevent movement or damage and be
contained in a strong enough sealed
package to prevent crushing of the
package or exposure of the contents
during normal handling in the mail. The
shipment must be mailed in a strong
outer package.
c. Mailed With Equipment. The
following additional restrictions apply
to the mailing of secondary cells or
batteries shipped with (but not installed
in) the device or equipment being
mailed:
1. The shipment cannot contain more
batteries than the number needed to
operate the device, up to three batteries.
2. The secondary lithium cells and
batteries must be package separately and
cushioned to prevent movement or
damage.
3. The shipment must be contained in
a strong enough sealed package to
prevent crushing of the package or
exposure of the contents during normal
handling in the mail.
4. The outside of the package must be
marked on the address side ‘‘Package
Contains Lithium-ion Batteries (no
lithium metal).’’
d. Mailed Without Equipment. The
following additional restrictions apply
to the mailing of secondary cells or
batteries without equipment:
1. The secondary lithium cells and
batteries must be mailed in ‘‘the
originally sealed packaging’’ and no
more than three batteries.
2. The sealed packages of batteries
must be separated and cushioned to
prevent short circuit, movement, or
damage.
3. The shipment must be contained in
a strong enough sealed package to
prevent crushing of the package or
exposure of the contents during normal
handling in the mail.
4. The outside of the package must be
marked on the address side ‘‘Package
Contains Lithium-ion Batteries (no
lithium metal).’’
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[Insert new item 10.20.8 and Exhibit
10.20.8 as follows:]
10.20.8
Lithium Battery Mailability
To determine the mailability of
primary (non-rechargeable) lithium
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metal and lithium alloy batteries, or
secondary lithium-ion batteries, see
exhibit below. For detailed information
refer to 10.20.5 and 10.20.6 respectively.
EXHIBIT 10.20.8—LITHIUM BATTERY MAILABILITY CHART
Primary Lithium Batteries 1 2
Surface transportation
Air transportation
Mailpiece weight limit
Small non-rechargeable consumer-type batteries
Contained in (properly installed in equipment) .....
Packed with equipment but not installed in equipment.
Without the equipment they operate (individual
batteries).
Mailable .................................
Mailable .................................
Mailable .................................
Mailable .................................
11 lb.
11 lb.
Mailable .................................
Prohibited ..............................
5 lb.
1. Each primary cell must not contain more than 1g lithium content.
2. Each primary battery must not contain more than 2g lithium content.
Secondary Lithium-ion Batteries 3 4
Surface transportation
Air transportation
Mailpiece battery limit
Small rechargeable consumer-type batteries
Contained in (properly installed in equipment) .....
Packed with equipment but not installed in equipment.
Without the equipment they operate (individual
batteries).
Mailable .................................
Mailable .................................
Mailable .................................
Mailable .................................
No more than 3 batteries.
No more than 3 batteries.
Mailable .................................
Mailable .................................
No more than 3 batteries.
3. Each secondary cell must not contain more than 20 Wh (Watt-hour rating) per cell.
4. Each secondary battery must not exceed 100 Wh per battery.
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We will publish an appropriate
amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect
these changes.
Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice.
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NPR proposed approval of a SIP
the www.regulations.gov Web site.
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
Mailings of Lithium Batteries
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service will revise the Mailing Standards of the
United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg])
601.10.20, to incorporate standards that prohibit the outbound
international mailing of lithium batteries and devices containing
lithium batteries. This prohibition also extends to the mailing of
lithium batteries to and from an APO, FPO, or DPO location. However,
this prohibition does not apply to lithium batteries authorized under
DMM 601.10.20 when mailed within the United States or its territories.
DATES: Effective Date: May 16, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joan Hall at 202-268-6010 or Margaret
Falwell at 202-268-2576.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal Service is taking this action to
bring its international mailing standards into compliance with
international standards for the acceptance of dangerous goods in
international mail.
International standards have recently been the subject of
discussion by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and
the Universal Postal Union (UPU), and the Postal Service anticipates
that on January 1, 2013, customers will be able to mail specific
quantities of lithium batteries internationally (including to and from
an APO, FPO, or DPO location) when the batteries are properly installed
in the personal electronic devices they are intended to operate.
Until such time that a less restrictive policy can be implemented
consistent with international standards, and in accordance with UPU
Convention, lithium batteries are not permitted in international mail.
The UPU Convention and regulations are consistent with the ICAO
Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
(Technical Instructions). The Technical Instructions concerning the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Post do not permit ``dangerous goods''
as defined by the ICAO Technical Instructions in international mail.
The prohibition on mailing lithium batteries and cells internationally
also applies to mail sent by commercial air transportation to and from
an APO, FPO, or DPO location.
This final rule describes the prohibitions established for
mailpieces containing lithium metal or lithium-ion cells or batteries
and applies regardless of quantity, size, watt hours, and whether the
cells or batteries are packed in equipment, with equipment, or without
equipment.
We will also revise and renumber Exhibit 601.10.20.7 to reflect
``watt-hour ratings'' instead of ``lithium content'' for secondary
lithium-ion batteries when describing maximum quantity limits. In
addition, the Postal Service has moved the lithium battery standards as
it relates to international, APO, FPO or DPO locations to the
International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]).
The Postal Service will also make parallel changes to other USPS
publications that make reference to the mailing of lithium batteries
such as Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.
Accordingly, 39 CFR part 111 is amended as follows:
PART 111--[AMENDED]
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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 111 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301-307; 18 U.S.C. 1692-
1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 414, 416, 3001-3011, 3201-3219,
3403-3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.
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2. Revise the following sections of the Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM):
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail
Manual (DMM)
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600 Basic Standards For All Mailing Services
601 Mailability
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10.20.5 Primary Lithium (Non-Rechargeable) Cells and Batteries
[Revise 10.20.5 as follows:]
Small consumer-type primary lithium cells or batteries (lithium
metal or lithium alloy) like those used to power cameras and
flashlights are mailable domestically under the following conditions.
Mailing batteries internationally, or to and from an APO, FPO, or DPO
destination is prohibited regardless of mail class. See IMM 136 for
details.
a. General. The following restrictions apply to the mailability of
all primary lithium (non-rechargeable) cells and batteries:
1. Each cell must contain no more than 1.0 gram (g) of lithium
content per cell.
2. Each battery must contain no more than 2.0 g aggregate lithium
content per battery.
3. Each cell or battery must meet the requirements of each test in
the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, and subsection 38.3 as
referenced in DOTs hazardous materials regulation at 49 CFR 171.7.
4. All outer packages must have a complete delivery and return
address.
b. Installed In Equipment. The following additional restrictions
apply to the mailing of primary cells or batteries properly installed
in the equipment they operate:
1. The batteries installed in the equipment must be protected from
damage and short circuit.
2. The equipment must be equipped with an effective means of
preventing it from being turned on or activated.
3. The equipment must be cushioned to prevent movement or damage
and be contained in a strong enough sealed package to prevent crushing
of the package or exposure of the contents during normal handling in
the mail.
4. The mailpiece must not exceed 11 pounds.
c. Mailed With Equipment. The following additional restrictions
apply to the mailing of primary cells or batteries shipped with (but
not installed in) the device or equipment being mailed:
1. The shipment cannot contain more batteries than the number
needed to operate the device.
2. The primary lithium cells and batteries must be packaged
separately and cushioned to prevent movement or damage.
3. The shipment must be contained in a strong enough sealed package
to prevent crushing of the package or exposure of the contents during
normal handling in the mail.
4. The outside of the package must be marked on the address side
``Package Contains Primary Lithium Batteries.''
5. The mailpiece must not exceed 11 pounds.
d. Mailed Without Equipment. The following additional restrictions
apply to the mailing of primary cells or batteries without equipment:
1. The primary lithium cells and batteries must be mailed in ``the
originally sealed packaging.''
2. The sealed packages of batteries must be separated and cushioned
to prevent short circuit, movement, or damage.
3. The shipment must be contained in a strong enough sealed package
to prevent crushing of the package or exposure of the contents during
normal handling in the mail.
4. They may only be sent via surface transportation.
5. The outside of the package must be marked on the address side
``Surface Mail Only, Primary Lithium Batteries--Forbidden for
Transportation Aboard Passenger Aircraft.''
6. The mailpiece must not exceed 5 pounds.
10.20.6 Secondary Lithium-ion (Rechargeable) Cells and Batteries
[Revise 10.20.6 as follows:]
Small consumer-type lithium-ion cells and batteries like those used
to power cell phones and laptop computers are mailable domestically
under the following conditions. Mailing batteries internationally, or
to and from an APO, FPO, or DPO destinations is prohibited regardless
of mail class. See IMM 136 for details.
a. General. The following additional restrictions apply to the
mailability of all secondary (rechargeable) lithium-ion cells and
batteries:
1. The lithium content must not exceed 20 Wh (Watt-hour rating) per
cell.
2. The total aggregate lithium content must not exceed 100 Wh per
battery.
3. Each cell or battery must meet the requirements of each test in
the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, and subsection 38.3 as
referenced in DOTs hazardous materials regulation at 49 CFR 171.7.
4. The mailpiece must not contain more than 3 batteries.
5. All outer packages must have a complete delivery and return
address.
b. Installed In Equipment. The following additional restrictions
apply to the mailing of secondary cells or batteries properly installed
in equipment they operate:
1. The batteries installed in the equipment must be protected from
damage and short circuit.
2. The equipment must be equipped with an effective means of
preventing it from being turned on or activated.
3. The equipment must be cushioned to prevent movement or damage
and be contained in a strong enough sealed package to prevent crushing
of the package or exposure of the contents during normal handling in
the mail. The shipment must be mailed in a strong outer package.
c. Mailed With Equipment. The following additional restrictions
apply to the mailing of secondary cells or batteries shipped with (but
not installed in) the device or equipment being mailed:
1. The shipment cannot contain more batteries than the number
needed to operate the device, up to three batteries.
2. The secondary lithium cells and batteries must be package
separately and cushioned to prevent movement or damage.
3. The shipment must be contained in a strong enough sealed package
to prevent crushing of the package or exposure of the contents during
normal handling in the mail.
4. The outside of the package must be marked on the address side
``Package Contains Lithium-ion Batteries (no lithium metal).''
d. Mailed Without Equipment. The following additional restrictions
apply to the mailing of secondary cells or batteries without equipment:
1. The secondary lithium cells and batteries must be mailed in
``the originally sealed packaging'' and no more than three batteries.
2. The sealed packages of batteries must be separated and cushioned
to prevent short circuit, movement, or damage.
3. The shipment must be contained in a strong enough sealed package
to prevent crushing of the package or exposure of the contents during
normal handling in the mail.
4. The outside of the package must be marked on the address side
``Package Contains Lithium-ion Batteries (no lithium metal).''
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10.20.7 Damaged or Recalled Batteries
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[Delete Exhibit 10.20.7, Lithium Battery Mailability Chart, in its
entirety.]
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[Insert new item 10.20.8 and Exhibit 10.20.8 as follows:]
10.20.8 Lithium Battery Mailability
To determine the mailability of primary (non-rechargeable) lithium
metal and lithium alloy batteries, or secondary lithium-ion batteries,
see exhibit below. For detailed information refer to 10.20.5 and
10.20.6 respectively.
Exhibit 10.20.8--Lithium Battery Mailability Chart
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Primary Lithium Batteries 1 2 Surface transportation Air transportation Mailpiece weight limit
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Small non-rechargeable consumer-type batteries
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Contained in (properly installed in Mailable............... Mailable............... 11 lb.
equipment).
Packed with equipment but not Mailable............... Mailable............... 11 lb.
installed in equipment.
Without the equipment they operate Mailable............... Prohibited............. 5 lb.
(individual batteries).
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1. Each primary cell must not contain more than 1g lithium content.
2. Each primary battery must not contain more than 2g lithium content.
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Secondary Lithium-ion Batteries 3 4 Surface transportation Air transportation Mailpiece battery limit
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Small rechargeable consumer-type batteries
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Contained in (properly installed in Mailable............... Mailable............... No more than 3
equipment). batteries.
Packed with equipment but not Mailable............... Mailable............... No more than 3
installed in equipment. batteries.
Without the equipment they operate Mailable............... Mailable............... No more than 3
(individual batteries). batteries.
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3. Each secondary cell must not contain more than 20 Wh (Watt-hour rating) per cell.
4. Each secondary battery must not exceed 100 Wh per battery.
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We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to
reflect these changes.
Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice.
[FR Doc. 2012-11459 Filed 5-11-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P