# Hazardous Materials: Reducing Burdens on Domestic Companies Using Battery-Powered Equipment in Trades

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-04 |
| Effective | 2026-09-03 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 49 CFR 173 |
| Summary | This final rule modernizes the Materials of Trade (MOT) exception in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) by increasing the maximum allowable quantities of lithium batteries that can be transported as MOTs. This increase removes an undue regulatory burden which constrains the ability of construction, landscaping, mowing, tree service, food service, and entertainment companies to perform their trade. |
| Document number | 2026-15823 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/04/2026-15823/hazardous-materials-reducing-burdens-on-domestic-companies-using-battery-powered-equipment-in-trades). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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