PHMSA Materials of Trade Exception – Lithium Batteries

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• 2026-08-04 — Hazardous Materials: Reducing Burdens on Domestic Companies Using Battery-Powered Equipment in Trades: PHMSA final rule raises the maximum allowable quantities of lithium batteries that may be transported under the Materials of Trade (MOT) exception, reducing compliance burdens for domestic trade companies (construction, landscaping, food-service, etc.) that carry battery-powered equipment. (novelty: 2)

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