{"operation":"document","citation":"18-0072","title":"Steinbrecher & Span LLP — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2018-09-20","effective_on":null,"summary":"18-0072 response to Steinbrecher & Span LLP concerning 175.10.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-18-0072.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-18-0072.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-18-0072","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/docs/standards-rulemaking/hazmat/interpretations/69231/180072.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nPipeline and Hazardous\nMaterials Safety\nAdministration\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nWashington, DC 20590\nSEP 2 0 2018\nSophy Chen\nCounsel\nSteinbrecher & Span LLP\n1155 F Street, NW\nSuite 1050\nWashington, DC 20004\nReference No. 18-0072\nDear Ms. Chen:\nThis letter is in response to your May 11, 2018, letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the carriage of lithium ion\nbatteries on passenger aircraft. Specifically, you ask if an airline passenger carrying a lithium\nbattery powered device and spare batteries for that device for professional purposes may use the\n§ 175.1 0(a)(l 8) exception, provided that quantity limits are met. Furthermore, you request that\nyour understanding of the following scenario is correct:\n• A professional camera operator is traveling to a job site and carrying spare lithium ion\nbatteries for use in equipment for work. The lithium ion batteries will not be resold or\ndistributed.\n• An unlimited number oflithium ion batteries that do not exceed 100 Watt-hour (Wh) may\nbe carried in carry-on baggage.\n• With the approval of the airline, two lithium ion batteries that exceed 100 Wh, but do not\nexceed 160 Wh, may be carried in carry-on baggage.\nYour understanding is correct. Section 175.10(a)(18) of the HMR details exceptions for portable\nelectronic devices, including those powered by lithium batteries and spare batteries for these\ndevices when carried by passengers or crewmembers for personal use. In the scenario described\nin your request, the professional camera operator is eligible to carry lithium batteries in\naccordance with§ 175.10(a)(l8). Furthermore,§ 175.10(a)(l8)(ii), details the quantity and size\nlimits of lithium ion batteries carried on passenger aircraft, which indicates that:\n• The lithium ion batteries must not exceed 100 Wh;\n• With the approval of the airline, portable electronic devices may contain lithium ion\nbatteries exceeding 100 Wh, but not exceeding 160 Wh; and\n• With the approval of the airline, no more than two individually protected lithium ion\nbatteries each exceeding 100 Wh, but not exceeding 160 Wh, may be carried per person\nas spare batteries in carry-on baggage.\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nPlease note that the lithium ion batteries must also be a type proven to meet the requirements of\neach test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, Sub-section 38.3 and each spare\nlithium ion battery must be individually protected so as to prevent short circuits ( e.g., by\nplacement in original retail packaging, by otherwise insulating terminals by taping over exposed\nterminals, or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch).\nI hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.\nSincerely, ~\nrkDer~~ ·\nChief, Standards Development\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\n0elllr .\n~ttent~\n1'2>-0~\nJanuary, Ikeya CTR (PHMSA)\nFrom:\nSent:\nTo:\nSubject:\nINFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nMonday, May 14, 2018 5:12 PM\nHazmat Interps\nFW: Request for Interpretation\nAttachments: 2018-05-ll\n_PHMSAinterpRequest_l 75-10-a-18-ii_Signed.pdf; AttA_FAA-Pack-\nSafe_Retrieved-2018-05-11.pdf; AttB_F AA-Airline-Passengers-And-\nBatteries_Retrieved-2018-05-11.pdf\nHi lkeya,\nThanks,\nJodi\nAttached is a request for a letter of interpretation. Please let me know if you have any questions.\nFrom: Sophy Chen [mailto:schen@steinbrecherspan.com]\nSent: Friday, May 11, 2018 4:59 PM\nTo: INFOCNTR (PHMSA) <INFOCNTR.INFOCNTR@dot.gov>\nSubject: Request for Interpretation\nWe respectfully submit this request for a formal interpretation, as described in the attached letter. We\nlook forward to a prompt response. Thank you in advance for your help.\n- With best regards, Sophy\nSophy Chen I mobile: 202-329-4207\nSteinbrecher & Span LLP I Washington, DC\n1\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nSTEINBRECHER & SPAN LLP\nLOS ANGELES I WASHINGTON I HOU STON\n1155 F ST. N .W.\nSUITE 1050\nWASHINGTON. DC 20004\nTEL: 202-559-8680\nFA X: 213-891-1470\nEMAi L: sch en @steinbrec hers pan .co m\nMay 11 , 2018\nMr. Shane Kelley\nDirector, Standards and Rulemaking Division\nU.S. DOT/PHMSA (PHH-10)\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE East Building, 2nd Floor\nWashington, DC 20590\nRe: Request for Interpretation of 49 C.F.R. § l 75.10(a)(18)(ii)\nDear Mr. Kelley:\nWe are seeking confirmation that the exceptions in 49 C.F.R. § 175.lO(a)(lS) are available when an airline\npassenger is on business travel.\nSection 175. lO(a)(lS) permits an air carrier passenger to travel with spare lithium batteries for personal\nuse. Spare batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage only. Subsection 175. lO(a)(l S)(ii) permits a\npassenger to carry an unlimited number of batteries that do not exceed 100 Wh. And, for batteries\nexceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh, a passenger may carry (with airline approval) no more than\ntwo individually protected batteries per person as spares.\nThe Federal Aviation Administration has provided information about what \"personal use\" means under the\nregulation. FAA published guidance states, \"With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two\nspare larger lithium ion batteries (101-160 watt hours). This size covers the larger after-market extended-\nlife laptop computer batteries and some larger batteries used in professional audio/visual equipment.\" This\nguidance explicitly acknowledges that the personal-use requirement in§ 175.l0(a)(lS) includes\nprofessional use. The guidance clarifies that \"[spare (uninstalled) lithium ion] batteries carried for further\nsale or distribution (vendor samples, etc.) are prohibited.\" See \"Pack Safe,\" available at\nhttps://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/hazmat_safety/ and reproduced at Attachment A.\nSimilarly, other FAA guidance states in response to \"Is there a limit to the number of batteries or devices I\ncan carry?\" that \"The main limit is that the batteries and devices must be for personal use (includes\nprofessional use). Batteries and battery-powered devices carried for resale or for distribution by a vendor\ndo not qualify for these exceptions.\" See \"Batteries Carried by Airline Passengers,\" available at\nhttps:/ /www .faa.gov/about/office _ org/headquarters _ offices/ash/ash _programs/hazmat/passenger _info/medi\na/Airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf and reproduced at Attachment B.\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nMr. Shane Kelley\nMay 11, 2018\nPage 2\nOur understanding is that§ l 75.10(a)(18)(ii) permits a professional camera operator who is an airline\npassenger traveling to a job site to carry in carry-on baggage as spares (A) an unlimited number of lithium\nion batteries that do not exceed 100 Wh and (B) with the airline's approval, two lithium ion batteries that\neach exceed 100 Wh (but do not exceed 160 Wh).1 The camera operator would use the spare batteries-\npersonally-in equipment used for his work. They would not be resold or distributed.\nPlease confirm our understanding that being on business travel does not render the passenger exception in\n49 C.F.R. § 175.10(a)(18)(ii) unavailable. If that is not the case, we would appreciate guidance on what\nrules and exceptions apply to the passenger and circumstances we have described.\nSincerely,\nSoph!J Chert\nSophy Chen\nCounsel\n1 In addition, the camera operator/passenger would adhere to the exception's other requirements. That is, the passenger\nwould carry only batteries of a type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria,\nPart III, Sub-section 38.3. 49 C.F.R. § 175.10(a)(18). And to prevent short circuits, each spare battery would be\nindividually protected. Id.\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\nAttachment A\n5/ 11 /2018\n•\nPack Safe\nFederal Aviation\nAdministration\nPack Safe\nSPENDING 5 MINUTES CHECKING YOUR LUGGAGE\nFOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GETS US ALL THERE SAFER.\nSome of the common toiletry and electronics items you may have packed in your baggage are considered hazardous\nmaterial. E-cigarettes (vaping devices), spare batteries for your electronics, nail polish, hair spray and other common\nitems can be hazardous If not properly packed. The FAA recommends that passengers carry their portable electronic\ndevices in their carry-on bags whenever possible instead of in checked baggage. The FAA requires that you carry e-\ncigarettes and spare lithium batteries in your carry-on baggage. They are always forbidden in checked baggage -\nincluding in bags checked at the gate or planeside.\nFor questions about how to safely pack other items in your checked baggage, please refer to the chart below. There\nare serious consequences for passengers who violate the hazardous materials rules.\nFor a Safe Start, Check the Chart!\nMost hazardous materials are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage. There are a few exceptions for some\npersonal items such as toiletries, medicines, battery powered electronics and assistive devices. The chart below lists\ncommon hazardous materials often found in the home and office or used when traveling (the chart also includes\nsome items that are not hazardous materials but the FAA gets lot of questions on them). Check to see which ones\nare allowed in checked and/or carry-on baggage and which ones cannot be carried at all. The checked baggage rules\nalso apply to carry-on bags that are checked at the gate or at planeside. When using the chart, it's very important to\nread the \"Details\" section for important information such as packaging requirements and quantity limits. You can use\nthe \"Search\" box to look up a particular item by name within the active tab.\nRemember, this is just a listing of common hazardous materials; if you don't see your item here it doesn't mean it's\nallowed in baggage. When in doubt, leave it out!\nProduct Safety Recalls: If a product that is a hazardous material or that contains a hazardous material component\n(e.g., battery) is subject to a safety recall related to the hazardous material, it must not be carried aboard an aircraft\nor in baggage unless the recalled product/component has been replaced or repaired or otherwise made safe per\nmanufacturer/vendor instructions. The FAA and your airline may offer further public guidance on individual recalled\nproducts.\nhttps://www.faagov/about/initiatives/hazmat\n_safety/ 1/4\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\n5/11/201 8 Pack Safe\nLooking for other FAA hazmat information? The FAA Office of Hazardous Materials SafetY. Attachment A\n.(www.faa.gov/about/office org/headguarters offices/ash/ash 12rograms/hazmaU)_\nweb site contains information for\nairlines, cargo shippers, and passengers.\nNote: The Trans12ortation SecuritY. Administration (htt12://www.tsa.gov{}_also has rules on \"prohibited items\" that pose\na security threat. Though they sometimes overlap, the TSA security rules are separate from the FAA hazmat safety\nrules discussed here. For the TSA rules on weapons, sharp objects, the \"3-1-1\" rule on liquids, gels, and aerosols,\netc.; go to the TSA Prohibited Items (http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items)_web page.\nSecurity Screening Questions? For questions on the rules for liquids in carry-on, sharp objects, weapons, tools,\nmedicines and medical devices, food, \"prohibited items,\" and general security screening questions, see the TSA's\nsecuritY. rules and guidance (htt12s://www.tsa.gov/travel)_. You may also contact the TSA\n.(htt12s://www.tsa.gov/contact/customer-service)_via phone, e-mail or Tweet.\nHazmat Questions? For questions about hazardous materials (chemicals, batteries, battery-powered devices,\ngases, aerosols, flammables, etc.) you may contact the FAA Office of Hazardous Materials Safety via e-mail at\nhazmatinfo@faa.gov. Please allow 1-2 business days for answers to e-mail questions.\nAll Medicinal\n& Toiletry\nMatches ·\n& Lighters\nBatteries Assistive Devices Outdoors Misc\n& Electronics\nShow ( _ 10 ~ l entries\n~ Hazardous Material --~-\nI\nSearch: ,Batteries\nJ Checked Bag Carry On i\nI F,-1----------· ··\n- ·--:\n' ~~ ---~~--\"' '•=-.---\n✓ , ✓ Details\ni · (more info/?\nI hazmat=33)\nI\nBatteries, wet, nonsgillable\n.(more info/?hazmat=33).\nSmall gel cell and absorbed electrolyte batteries for portable\nelectronics\nX\n✓\nDetails\n(more_info/?\nhazmat=61)\nElectronic cigarettes, va12ing devices\n.(more info/?hazmat=61).\nBattery-powered E-cigarettes, vaporizers, vape pens, atomizers,\nelectronic nicotine delivery systems\nhttps://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/hazmat_safety/\n2/4\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\n:/1 1/2018\n! Hazardous Material\nPack Safe\nChecked Bag\nX\nCarry On\n✓\nDetails\n(more_info/?\nhazmat=35)\nFuel cells containing flammable gases or water-reactive\nmaterial\n. (more info/?hazmat=35).\n✓\n✓\nDetails\n( more _info/?\nhazmat=34)\nFuel cells containing flammable liguid or corrosive\nmaterial\n.(more info/?hazmat=34).\n·\n- ---------------- ----------\n------------\n··--\n-\n✓ . ✓\nDetails\n( more _info/?\nhazmat=15)\nHeat groducing articles\n/ . (more info/?hazmat=15).\nDiving lamps, soldering equipment\ni·;· ,,\n,,,\n.,.,~\nX\n¢\nLithium ion and lithium metal batteries,....§J:!are (uninstalled) .\n. (more info/?hazmat=7).\nRechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries, cell phone\nbatteries, laptop batteries\nDetails\n(more_info/?\nhazmat=7)\n✓\nI\n' •\nSee Details\n!\nI\ni\n!\n✓\nDetails\n(more_info/?\nhazmat=23)\nPortable electronic devices, containing batteries\n.(more info/?hazmat=23).\nCell phones, laptop, camera, smart phones, PDAs\n~-- ---------------------'---------'------'--------.J\nhttps://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/hazmat_safety/ 3/4\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\n5/11/2018 Pack Safe\n~-----------------------,---------,-------,--------A----..:ebnnm A\nHazardous Material\nChecked Bag\nCarry On\n' •\nSee Details\nI\n•\nRestrictions\nApply\nDetails\n(more_info/?\nhazmat=66)\nPortable recreational vehicles powered by lithium ion\nbatteries .\n. (more info/?hazmat=66).\nt- H\n_ ov_e_r_ b_o_a_rd_s _ , _\nse\nl\n_\n_ f-_ba _\nl\nan\n_\n_\nci _·n\n_g _\ns\nc\no\no\nte\nrs\nu\nn\nic\n_\n_\n_\n_\n_\n_, _\n_\n_\n_ y_\nc\nle\ns\nc\n_\n_\n_\n_ oo_t _\ne\nrs\ne\ntc\n_\n_ , _\n_\n_\n. ---t---------r-------t----- ---·-j\nDetails\n(more_info/?\nhazmat=32)\nl\nI\n✓\n✓\n' .Spare batteries._d_ry~\n. (more info/?hazmat=32).\nAlkaline, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium\nX\n✓\nDetails\n(more_info/?\nhazmat=36)\n.Spare fuel cells and cartridg~\n. (more info/?hazmat=36).\nShowing 1 to 10 of 14 entries (filtered from 66 total entries)\nPrevious 1 2 Next\nHazardous Materials Safety Contacts ( contact!)\nPage last modified: July 25, 2017 9:41 :27 AM EDT\nThis page was originally published at: https://www.faa.gov1about/initiatives/hazmat_safetyl\nhttps://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/hazmat_safety/\n4/4\n\n<<<PAGE 10>>>\n\nhi• Lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, spare (uninstal .. £.1\n·•s:tf Rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries, cell phone batteries, laptop\nbatteries, external batteries, portable rechargers\n~\nSize limits: Lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries are limited to 2\ngrams of lithium per battery. Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries are\n· limited to a rating of 100 watt hours (Wh) per battery. These limits allow\nfor nearly all types of lithium batteries used by the average person in their\nelectronic devices. With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to\ntwo spare larger lithium ion batteries (101-160 watt hours). This size\ncovers the larger after-market extended-life laptop computer batteries and\nsome larger batteries used in professional audio/visual equipment.\nQuantity limits: None for most batteries -\n. but batteries must be for use\nby the passenger. Batteries carried for further sale or distribution (vendor\nsamples, etc.) are prohibited. There is a limit of two spare batteries per\nperson for the larger lithium ion batteries described above (101-160 watt\nhours per battery).\nBatteries must be protected from damage.\nBattery terminals (usually the ends) must be protected from short circuit\n(i.e., the terminals must not come in contact with other metal). Methods\ninclude: leaving the batteries in their retail packaging, covering battery\nterminals with tape, using a battery case, using a battery sleeve in a\ncamera bag, or putting them snugly in a plastic bag or protective pouch.\n\n<<<PAGE 11>>>\n\nAttachment B\nBatteries Carried by Airline Passengers\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ1. What kinds of batteries does the FAA allow in carry-on baggage (in the aircraft cabin)?\nA 1. For carry-on baggage checked at the gate or planeside, see Q2, below. Passengers can carry most consumer-type batteries\nand portable battery-powered electronic devices for their own personal use in carry-on baggage. Spare batteries must be protected\nfrom damage and short circuit. Battery-powered devices must be protected from accidental activation and heat generation.\nDamaged or recalled batteries, including when in a device, must not be carried. Batteries allowed in carry-on baggage include:\n• Dry cell alkaline batteries: typical AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt, button-sized cells, etc.\n• Dry cell rechargeable batteries such as Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Nickel Cadmium (NiCad). For rechargeable lithium\nion batteries; see next paragraph.\n• Lithium ion batteries (a.k.a.: rechargeable lithium, lithium polymer, LIPO, secondary lithium). Passengers may carry all\nconsumer-sized lithium ion batteries (up to 100 watt hours per battery). This size covers AA, AAA, cell phone, PDA, camera,\ncamcorder, handheld game, tablet, portable drill, and standard laptop computer batteries. The watt hours (Wh) rating is marked\non newer lithium ion batteries and is explained in #3 below. External chargers are also considered to be a battery.\nWith airline approval, devices can contain larger lithium ion batteries (101-160 watt hours per battery), but spares of this size are\nlimited to two batteries in carry-on baggage only. This size covers the largest aftermarket extended-life laptop batteries and\nmost lithium ion batteries for professional-grade audio/visual equipment.\n• Lithium metal batteries (a.k.a.: non-rechargeable lithium, primary lithium). These batteries are often used with cameras and\nother small personal electronics. Consumer-sized batteries (up to 2 grams oflithium per battery) may be carried. This includes\nall the typical non-rechargeable lithium batteries used in cameras (AA, AAA, 123, CR123A, CRl, CR2, CRV3, CR22, 2CR5,\netc.) as well as the flat round lithium button cells.\n• Nonspillable wet batteries (absorbed electrolyte), limited to 12 volts and 100 watt hours per battery. These batteries must be\nthe absorbed electrolyte type (gel cells, AGM, etc.) that meet the requirements of 49 CFR 173 .159a( d); i.e., no electrolyte will\nflow from a cracked battery case. Batteries must be in strong outer packagings or installed in equipment. Passengers are also\nlimited to two (2) spare (uninstalled) batteries. Spare batteries' terminals must be protected (non-conductive caps, tape, etc.)\nwithin the outer packaging. Batteries and outer packaging must be marked \"nonspillable\" or \"nonspillable battery.\" Note: This\nexception is for portable electronic devices, not for vehicle batteries. There are separate exceptions for powered wheelchairs.\nQ2. What kinds of batteries does the FAA allow In checked baggage (including gate-checked bags)?\nA2. Except for spare (uninstalled) lithium metal and lithium-ion batteries, all the batteries allowed in carry-on baggage are also\nallowed in checked baggage. The batteries must be protected from damage and short circuit or installed in a device. Battery-powered\ndevices--particularly those with moving parts or those that could heat u~ust be protected from accidental activation. Spare\nlithium metal and lithium ion/polymer batteries are prohibited in checked baggage-this includes external battery packs. Electronic\ncigarettes and vaporizers are also prohibited in checked baggage. \"Checked baggage\" includes bags checked at the gate or planeside.\nQ3. A3. How do I determine the watt hours (Wh) rating of a battery?\nTo determine watt hours (Wh), multiply the volts (V) by the ampere hours (Ah). Example: A 12-volt battery rated to 8 Amp\nhours is rated at 96 watt hours (12 x 8 = 96). For milliamp hours (mAh), divide by 1000 (to get to Ah) and then multiply by the volts.\nQ4. A4. Is there a limit to the number of batteries or devices I can carry?\nThe main limit is that the batteries and devices must be for personal use (includes professional use). Batteries and\nbattery-powered devices carried for resale or for distribution by a vendor do not qualify for these exceptions. There is a two-spare\nlimit on the large lithium-ion (101-160 Wh) and nonspillable batteries (see the chart on the next page).\nQ5. What does \"protected from short circuit\" mean?\nAS. When metal objects such as keys, coins, tools or other batteries come in contact with both terminals of a battery it can create a\n· \"circuit\" or path for electricity to flow through. Electrical current flowing through this unprotected short circuit can cause extreme\nheat and sparks and even start a fire. To prevent short circuits, keep spare batteries in their original packaging, a battery case, or a\nseparate pouch or pocket. Make sure loose batteries can't move around. Placing tape over the terminals of unpackaged batteries\nalso helps to insulate them from short circuit.\nFor a quick reference guide, see illustrated table on next page .. .\nSep 9, 2016\nFederal Aviation Administration\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Safety http://www.faa.gov/Go/PackSafe\n\n<<<PAGE 12>>>\n\nAttachment B\nBatteries Allowed in Airline Passenger Baggage in the US Sep 9, 2016\nBased on US DOT regulations (49 CFR, Sec. 175.10). TSA security, individual airline, and international rules may, at times, be more restrictive.\n·!;~~i~: ,,p(~, ,~~.f)'_Th~r,- ~ Ji!,r.ti'.' li~lt:'. :~o~e~~ carry-on\nJo, .!he numoer-0fbatter devices Gamed for .\n'1-------~----'= =----1--_.._..__,,,_________~-----'--=~\n}\"ir$b~~1.:J:~1i'fil¢$$!s' .. QE3f9W, >< .', t c' '., In e ui_ tnent2 S S\nDry alkaline batteries\n.11.1··, ..\n· _• j c\nI ,\n\"'\n- ~\n, ; · ~ : ~ ··\n. ' .\n- ~ ~ :~. ::\nDry rechargeable - Nickel Metal Hydride\n(NiMH), Nickel Cadmium (NiCad}, etc.\n·\n-\n-·\n~ --,--\n' ..-~ \"\n, , For lithium\n, ion. see\n· \" below.\nLithium ion (rechargeable lithium, lithium\npolymer, LIPO) as used in small consumer\nelectronics, such as cell phones, tablets, tools,\ncameras, PDAs,.and laptops. Limited to 100 watt\nhours3 or less per battery.\nYES ·\nYES\nYES\nYES\nWhen protected from\ndamage and short\ncircuit\nWhen protected from\ndamage and short\ncircuit\nYES\nYES\n·YES\nYES\nWhen protected from\ndamage and short\ncircuit\nVI/hen protected from\ndamage and short\ncircuit\nYES\nYES\nYES\nNO\nWhen protected from\ndamage and short\ncircuit\nE--cigareltes and\nvaporizers are\nprohibited in\nchecked baggage.\nLarger lithium ion, 101-160 watt\nhours3 per battery-with airline approval.\nYES\nLimits: Two spare batteries per\npassenger-with airline approval.\n-Airline approval\nrequired ·\nLithium metal (non-rechargeable} as used in\nYES\nsmall consumer electronics such as cameras,\nLED flashlights, watches, etc. (2 grams or less ,;ii.I\nNonspillable wet batteries (absorbed\nelectrolyte) for portable electronic devices, 12\nvolts and 100 watt hours3 per battery.\nLimits: Two spare batteries\nper passenger.\nYES\nYES\nWhen protected from\ndamage and short\ncircuit, and ...\nAirline approval\nrequired\nYES\nWhen protected from\ndamage and short\ncircuit\nYES\nYES\nAirfiile approval\nreqt;ired '\n·YES ,\n£--cigarettes and\nvaporizers are\nprohibited in\nchecked baggage.\nYES\nNO\nNO\nYES\nWhen protected from When protected from\ndamage and short damage and short\ncircuit and in strong circuit and in strong\npackaging. Battery packaging. Battery\nand outer packaging and outer packaging\nmust be marked must be marked\n\"nons ·11able. • \"nons illable.'\n2Note: TSA security rules prohibit some power tools in cany-on baggage.\n1 Nole: \"Checked baggage\" includes canyon-bags checked al the gate or planeside.\n3Nole: Watt hours (Wh) = Volts (V) x Amp hour (Ah) or for milliamp hours Wh = V x (mAh + 1000)","truncated":false,"body_characters":23781}