Battery-Powered Tools Get Transport Rule Break
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
This new rule lets companies like landscapers, construction crews, and food service folks carry more lithium batteries safely while doing their jobs. It eases old limits that made it tricky to transport these batteries for everyday work. The change helps businesses save time and money starting once the rule is official.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More Lithium Batteries Allowed for Trades
If you run a domestic construction, landscaping, mowing, tree service, food service, or entertainment business, this rule would let you carry increased quantities of lithium batteries while doing your work under the Materials of Trade exceptions. The change eases old limits that made transporting batteries tricky and is intended to save businesses time and money once the rule is official.
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