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Over the past seventeen years PRBA has developed cooperative working relationships with transportation and environmental organizations ranging from local and national groups throughout North America to national and international industry related trade associations and government agencies in Europe and Asia. In 2004, PRBA was granted official observer status by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonised System of Chemical Classification and Labeling. These relationships will assist PRBA member companies in dealing with "globalization" issues such as the transportation of, collection, and labeling of rechargeable batteries as they manufacture and sell globally.

Signed: George Kerchner
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PRBA Lithium ion Battery UN Proposal

Monday, April 28, 2008

Washington—In response to its members’ participation in the production of large format lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric and electric vehicles, the Portable Rechargeable Battery Association has proposed modifications to battery tests contained in the United Nations’ Manual of Tests and Criteria. The continued reliance on an outdated testing scheme could stifle development of a new generation of environmentally-friendly products, PRBA warned.

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Electronics and Battery Recycling 08

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

The aim of the conference is to bring together the leading experts in the fields of recycling technologies, manufacturing, metal and chemical industry, waste collection, research and development, legislation and policy-making from all over the world. It is an ideal platform to exchange information with government, business, and academia, to meet your business partners and to gain access to existing and potential clients.

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The Portable Rechargeable Battery Association Supports DOT Prohibition on Spare Lithium Batteries in Checked Baggage

Monday, December 31, 2007

The Portable Rechargeable Battery Association today announced its support for new Department of Transportation rules that prohibit airline passengers from packing spare lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries and lithium ion rechargeable batteries in checked baggage but allow travelers to bring spare batteries in carry-on luggage

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