National Fire Protection Association Holds Workshop on Lithium ion Battery Hazards
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The Fire Protection Research Foundation hosted a workshop on lithium
ion battery storage protection strategies in Baltimore, Maryland on August 30th. In
preparation for that meeting, the Foundation released a 112-page study of the hazards
associated with lithium ion battery storage, with an aim of developing fire protection
strategies to mitigate loss associated with fire incidence with lithium ion batteries in bulk
storage and distribution, alone and in manufactured products.
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Quebec Releases Producer Responsibility Regulation; All Lead-Acid Batteries Excluded
Friday, July 01, 2011
The Canadian Province of Quebec recently released a new producer responsibility regulation for batteries and numerous other consumer products. The regulation is scheduled to be published in the Gazette officielle du Quebec in early July, after which time more details about the rule and its implementing statute will be available.
An initial review of the rule shows all rechargeable batteries to be covered, except any lead-acid batteries, any "motor vehicle" batteries, and any batteries designed exclusively for industrial use. Also, all types of nonrechargeable, single use batteries are covered. Battery manufacturers will be responsible for implementing recycling programs by July, 2012, provided the rule is published this month. Participation in RBRC’s Canada program should be one alternative available to respond to Quebec’s program requirements. Manufacturers of products that contain covered batteries are responsible for recycling as well, but have until July, 2013 to participate.
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