On Sept. 2, CVSA submitted comments in response to PHMSA’s NPRM seeking stakeholder feedback on the agency’s proposal to amend the materials of trade (MOT) exceptions to allow for the transportation of increased quantities of lithium batteries. CVSA shared its strong opposition to the proposed change and disagreement with the agency’s conclusion that the limits are unnecessary. CVSA encouraged the agency to leave the current limitations in place to reduce the risk of dangerous incidents involving lithium batteries.
