{"operation":"document","citation":"15-0202","title":"Morpho Detection, LLC. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2016-03-03","effective_on":null,"summary":"15-0202 response to Morpho Detection, LLC. concerning 173.10.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0202.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0202.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0202","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2016/150202.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nMaterials Safety\nPipeline and Hazardous\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nAdministration\nMAR 0 3 2016\nAric Tillberg\nMorpho Detection, LLC\n23 Frontage Rd\nAndover, MA 01810\nRef. No. 15-0202\nDear Mr. Tillberg:\nThis responds to your September 30, 2015 email requesting clarification of the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to exceptions for\npassengers, crewmembers and air operators. Specifically, you ask whether you may carry\naboard an aircraft a lithium ion battery pack designed to power a portable handheld\ninstrument used for demonstrations and promotional shows. You state that the battery pack\nhas a capacity of 32 Wh and has been tested to meet the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria,\nPart III, Sub-section 38.3.\nYes. In accordance with § 175.10(a)(18), the HMR authorizes the carriage of portable\nelectronic devices containing lithium cells or batteries, or spare lithium cells or batteries for\nthese devices, when carried by passengers or crew members for personal use. Note that each\nspare battery must be individually protected to prevent damage and short circuit, and may\nonly be carried in carry-on baggage.\nI trust this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.\nSincerely,\nDane A Tal\nDuane Pfund\nInternational Standards Coordinator\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nCiccarone\n§ /75.10\nDodd, Alice (PHMSA)\nAircraft\n15-0202\nSent:\nFrom:\nGeller, Shelby CTR (PHMSA)\nTo:\nTuesday, October 13, 2015 11:19 AM\nSubject:\nHazmat Interps\nAttachments:\nFW: Interpretation Request 49 CFR 175 10(a)(18)\nInterpretation Request 49 CFR 175.10(a)(18) pdf\nDear Shante and Alice,\nI just wanted to follow up on this request as I did not see it in the database.\nThanks,\nShelby\nFrom: Geller, Shelby CTR (PHMSA)\nSent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 3:40 PM\nTo: Hazmat Interps\nSubject: FW: Interpretation Request 49 CFR 175 10(a)(18)\nDear Shante and Alice,\nForwarded is a request for a formal letter of interpretation.\nThanks,\nShelby\nFrom: Aric Tillberg [mailto:atillber@morphodetection.com]\nSent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 4:33 PM\nTo: PHMSA HM InfoCenter\nSubject: Interpretation Request 49 CFR 175 10(a)(18)\nDear PHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials Standards Division,\ninterpretation?\nAttached is a request to confirm our interpretation of 49 CFR 175 10(a)(18). Could you please confirm our\nBest Regards,\nAric Tillberg\nAssistant Radiation Safety Officer Andover/Safety Specialist\nT\nM\n+1 978 495 6592\n+1 978 933 4313\nF\nMorpho Detection. LLC\n+1 866 249 9105\n23 Frontage Rd.\nwww.morphodetection.com\nAndover, MA 01810\nSAFRAN\nMorpho\n1\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nSAFRAN\nMorpho\nAric Tillberg\nAssistant Radiation Safety Officer-Andover\nSafety Specialist\nT +1 (978) 495-6592 F +1 (866) 249-9105\n23 Frontage Rd.; Andover, MA 01810 USA\nU.S. DOT\nPHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials Standards\nAttn: PHH-10\nEast Building\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.\nWashington, DC 20590-0001\nSeptember 30, 2015\nRe: 49 CFR 175.10(a)(18)\nThis letter asks for your clarification of the intent of 49 CFR 175.10(a)(18) with respect to the transport of\nspare lithium ion batteries in carry-on baggage aboard passenger aircraft. Morpho Detection LLC\nmanufactures the SourcelD Li-Ion Battery Pack to power its SourceD portable hand held instrument. These\nbattery packs have a capacity of 32Wh and have been tested to meet the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria,\nPart III, Sub-section 38.3.\nWe desire to transport spare SourceiD Li-ion Battery Pack on passenger aircraft in small quantities sufficient\nfor demonstrations and promotional shows and within the constraints of 49 CFR 175.10(a)(18). Batteries\ntransported in this manner are not intended for further sale or distribution. We request your\nconfirmation that spare SourcelD Li-lon Battery Pack may be transported in carry-on baggage on passenger\naircraft for the purpose of demonstrations and promotional shows. Please contact me at\natillber@morphodetection.com or (978) 495-6592 if have any question regarding this matter.\nBest Regards,\nAric Tillberg\nMorpho Detection, LLC\n23 Frontage Rd\nAndover, MA 01810 USA\nwww.morphodetection.com\nT + 1 (978) 933-4300 F + 1 (866) 249 9105","truncated":false,"body_characters":4213}