ENHANCING LITHIUM BATTERY SAFETY IN THE SKIES
Protect supply chain safety and integrity: Strengthening oversight and traceability throughout the global battery supply chain helps prevent the distribution of counterfeit, poorly manufactured, substandard or defective lithium- ion products that pose elevated fire risks. In addition to supporting greater aviation safety, it would also protect American consumers who would otherwise bring these products into their homes. Develop consistent protocols for the transportation of medical and mobility devices: Special handling protocols and compliant packaging are critical to safely transporting high-capacity lithium batteries in wheelchairs, scooters, and medical equipment. Today, aviation and accessibility regulations are in direct conflict with each other. Employ hazard modeling and regulatory gap analysis: Data-driven risk models and comprehensive reviews of existing standards reveal where current regulations fall short in addressing emerging lithium battery threats across various transport sectors. The risks associated with lithium-ion batteries are real, recurring, and growing. The authors of this report thank Congress for its foresight in establishing LiBASAC and are open and ready to advance the committee’s purpose in a new form. The goal of this report and ongoing efforts remains the same: to consider and support policies that safeguard the traveling public, airline crews, and national infrastructure.
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