PRBA News

PRBA Legislative Committee Meets to Address New York Legislation on Lithium ion Battery Safety Standards, Amendments to New York EPR Rechargeable Battery Law

The PRBA Legislative Committee met on May 19, 2023 to discuss the potential implications of the following New York State Senate bills that were introduced earlier this year: SB 154. The bill would require certain micromobility devices be tested to UL safety standards by nationally recognized testing laboratories (NRTLs). While the original bill was amended…
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Washington Passes All-Battery EPR Legislation

The State of Washington is the latest jurisdiction to pass portable all-battery EPR legislation that will mandate the collection and recycling primary and rechargeable batteries starting in 2027. California passed similar legislation in 2022 and Washington, DC passed legislation in 2020. Washington State Governor Jay Inslee is expected to sign into law SB 5144…
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IATA Files Proposal with ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel to Limit Lithium ion Battery Capacity in Electric Vehicles Shipped by Air

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has filed a proposal with the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel that would require vehicles powered by lithium ion batteries and shipped by air to have the battery “discharged as far as practicable, and where charge remains, the indicated range or indicated battery capacity must not…
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Amendment to International Dangerous Goods Transport Regulations Authorize “Baggage Trackers” Powered by Lithium Batteries

A recently issued amendment to the 2023 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (2023-2024 Edition) authorizes the carriage of lithium battery-powered active baggage trackers in passengers’ checked baggage. The amendment places the following size limits on the lithium batteries: For lithium metal batteries, a…
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Equip Exposition

The 40th annual Equip Exposition will be held in Louisville, Kentucky from October 17-20, 2023. This event invites people from the outdoor power equipment and landscaping industries to come together to demonstrate the latest equipment, technology and software, as well as educate and connect with experts in the industry. The expo sold out last…
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NBC Report on Lithium-ion Battery Fires

NBC News aired a report on lithium ion batteries on February 7, 2023 that identified the fire risks associated with certain lithium ion battery designs and applications and the challenges facing emergency responders in these situations. The report is available here. PRBA and its members are actively working on numerous lithium ion battery safety…
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The Battery Show North America

The Battery Show will be held on September 12-14, 2023 in Novi, Michigan and will bring together people from all over the battery community to discuss the future of innovative products and solutions in the battery industry. Features of the event include a large expo where suppliers will demonstrate their products, informational…
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28th Annual International Congress for Battery Recycling

The 28th annual International Congress for Battery Recycling (ICBR) will be held in Valencia, Spain from September 6-8, 2023. This event will bring together battery experts from all over the globe to discuss the current challenges being faced by the Battery Recycling Industry. For registration information and further details about the ICBR, please visit their…
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