The FLARE Act enhances firefighter readiness by amending the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974.
The FLARE Act amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to enhance firefighter readiness by including thermal runaway suppression tools in fire prevention programs. It defines "thermal runaway" as an uncontrolled increase in cell temperature caused by exothermic reactions inside cells and batteries, including lithium-ion cells or batteries. The Act also mandates the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations for the safe transportation of lithium-ion cells or batteries.
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