1.9 Transport Mode specific requirements 1.9.1 HMR - Exceptions Note: this exemption does not apply to IMDG Code and IATA DRG. When transported by highway or rail, electric storage batteries containing electrolyte, acid, or alkaline corrosive battery fluid and electric storage batteries packed with electrolyte, acid, or alkaline corrosive battery fluid, are not subject to any other requirements of this subchapter, if all of the following are met: (1) No other hazardous materials may be transported in the same vehicle; (2) The batteries must be loaded or braced so as to prevent damage and short circuits in transit; (3) Any other material loaded in the same vehicle must be blocked, braced, or otherwise secured to prevent contact with or damage to the batteries. In addition, batteries on pallets, must be stacked to not cause damage to another pallet in transportation; (4) Except for the purpose of consolidating shipments of batteries for recycling, the transport vehicle may not carry material shipped by any person other than the shipper of the batteries; and (5) Shipments made under this paragraph are subject to the incident reporting requirements in § 171.15. 1.9.2 IMDG – Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries restrictions in maritime transportation According SP 963 nickel-metal hydride button cells or nickel-metal hydride cells or batteries packed with or contained in equipment are not subject to the provisions of IMDG Code. All other nickel-metal hydride cells or batteries shall be securely packed and protected from short circuit. They are not subject to other provisions of IMDG Code provided that they are loaded in a cargo transport unit in a total quantity of less than 100 kg gross mass. When loaded in a cargo transport unit in a total quantity of 100 kg gross mass or more, they are not subject to other provisions of IMDG Code except the required transport documents and to comply with Stowage, Handling and Segregation requirement. 1.9.3 IATA - Restrictions of Portable Electronic Devices (PED) Containing Batteries Goods Acceptable without the Operator's Approval Electronic Devices (PED) (Including Medical Devices) Containing Batteries Battery-powered electronic device means the equipment or apparatus for which the batteries will provide electrical power for its operation. These devices (PED), which may include medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POC) and consumer electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops and tablets containing batteries when carried by passengers or crew for personal use, which should be carried in carry-on baggage. Batteries and heating elements must be isolated in portable electronic devices capable of generating extreme heat, by removal of the heating element, battery or other components. These provisions apply to dry batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium batteries and wet, non-spillable batteries If devices are carried in checked baggage: Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 29
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