Battery Safety Placarding Act requires external placards on containers, vehicles, and rail cars transporting lithium-ion batteries.
The Battery Safety Placarding Act mandates the Secretary of Transportation to revise placarding requirements for lithium-ion batteries. This includes requiring external placards on freight containers, vehicles, and rail cars transporting these batteries. The placards must be visible from all sides and identifiable by law enforcement and first responders. The Secretary must consult with various stakeholders, including law enforcement, transportation providers, and battery experts, during the revision process.
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