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1.2 The initial paragraph of Packing Instruction 967, Section II (similar to Packing
Instruction 970) is:
“With the exception of Part 1;2.3 (Transport of dangerous goods by post), 7;4.4 (Reporting of
dangerous goods accidents and incidents), 8;1.1 (Dangerous goods carried by passengers or
crew) and paragraph 2 of this packing instruction, lithium ion cells and batteries contained in
equipment offered for transport are not subject to other additional requirements of these
Instructions if they meet the requirements of this section.”
1.2.1 It is suggested that this paragraph may be read in two different ways:
a) Lithium batteries contained in equipment are permitted if the requirements of this
section are fulfilled, and nothing else of these Instructions, but not if any of the
following conditions apply: dangerous goods by post, dangerous goods carried by
passengers or crew, reporting of dangerous goods accidents and incidents, or lithium
batteries forbidden for transport.
b) Lithium batteries contained in equipment are permitted if the requirements of this
section are fulfilled, and nothing else of these Instructions, but only if one of the
following conditions applies: dangerous goods by post, dangerous goods carried by
passengers or crew, reporting of dangerous goods accidents and incidents, or lithium
batteries forbidden for transport. The applicable requirements of Part 1;2.3,
Part 8;1.1, Part 7;4.4 and paragraph 2 of Packing Instructions 967/970 must be met.
1.2.2 In case of 1.2.1 a), lithium batteries transported by the post would be subject to the full
Instructions, and, specifically, be transported according to Section I of Packing Instructions 967 and 970.
In case 1.2.1 b), lithium batteries transported by the post only have to meet the requirements of Section II
of Packing Instructions 967 and 970.
1.2.3 Recognizing that the correct interpretation is 1.2.1 b), it would be helpful to amend the
text to clarify the meaning, making a clear interpretation possible. The unclear text has given rise to
several discussions in Spain when undergoing the process of authorising the designated postal operator to
carry dangerous goods.
2. ACTION BY THE DGP-WG
2.1 The DGP-WG is invited to amend the initial paragraph in Section II of Packing
Instructions 967 and 970 as presented in the appendix to this working paper.
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DGPWG.15.WP.005.5.Rev.en.docx
DGP-WG/15-WP/5
Appendix
Revised
APPENDIX
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PART 4 OF THE TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
Part 4
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
. . .
Chapter 11
CLASS 9 — MISCELLANEOUS DANGEROUS GOODS
. . .
Packing Instruction 967
I. SECTION I
Each cell or battery must meet all the provisions of 2;9.3.
. . .
II. SECTION II
With the exception of Part 1;2.3 (Transport of dangerous goods by post), 7;4.4 (Reporting of dangerous goods
accidents and incidents), 8;1.1 (Dangerous goods carried by passengers or crew) and paragraph 2 of this
packing instruction, lithium ion cells and batteries contained in equipment offered for transport are not subject to
other additional requirements of these Instructions if they meet the requirements of this section.Lithium ion cells
and batteries contained in equipment offered for transport as described in this section have only to meet the
requirements of this section and of Part 7;4.4 (Reporting of dangerous goods accidents and incidents), if
applicable. In case of lithium ion cells and batteries sent by post, additionally the requirements of Part 1;2.3
apply. In case of lithium ion cells and batteries carried by passengers or crew, the requirements of Part 8;1.1
apply. This section cannot be applied to batteries and cells mentioned in paragraph 2 of this packing instruction.
. . .
. . .
DGP-WG/15-WP/5
Appendix
Revised
A-2
Packing Instruction 970
I. SECTION I
Each cell or battery must meet all the provisions of 2;9.3.
. . .
II. SECTION II
With the exception of Part 1;2.3 (Transport of dangerous goods by post), 7;4.4 (Reporting of dangerous goods
accidents and incidents), 8;1.1 (Dangerous goods carried by passengers or crew) and paragraph 2 of this
packing instruction, lithium metal cells and batteries contained in equipment offered for transport are not subject
to other additional requirements of these Instructions if they meet the requirements of this section.Lithium metal
cells and batteries contained in equipment offered for transport as described in this section have only to meet
the requirements of this section and of Part 7;4.4 (Reporting of dangerous goods accidents and incidents), if
applicable. In case of lithium metal cells and batteries sent by post, additionally the requirements of Part 1;2.3
apply. In case of lithium metal cells and batteries carried by passengers or crew, the requirements of Part 8;1.1
apply. This section cannot be applied to batteries and cells mentioned in paragraph 2 of this packing instruction.
. . .
. . .
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