Motor Vehicle Transportation Exceptions

A lithium cell or battery, including a lithium cell or battery contained in equipment, that is transported by a motor vehicle is exempt from some requirements, provided the shipment is being transported to a permitted storage facility or disposal site, or for purposes of recycling.

The cells or batteries that are being transported via ground for disposal or recycling are exempt from testing and record-keeping requirements previously discussed in this course. As long as the cells or batteries are placed in strong outer packages - meaning that the packaging is durable and constructed so that it will retain the contents under normal conditions of transportation - the package is exempt from being placed within inner packaging.

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