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DOT | Letters of Interpretation

June 2009 Letter - "Spent 1.5-volt alkaline dry cell batteries are not likely to generate a dangerous quantity of heat nor are they likely to short circuit or create sparks when they are transported in a packaging with no other battery types or chemistries present."

August 2009 Letter - "Used 6-volt zinc carbon batteries and 9-volt alkaline batteries are not likely to generate a dangerous quantity of heat nor are they likely to short circuit or create sparks when they are transported in a packaging with no other battery chemistries present."

November 2009 Letter - "Used or spent dry. sealed batteries of both non-rechargeable and rechargeable designs, described as 'Batteries, dry, sealed, n.o.s.' in the Hazardous Materials Table in § 172.101 of the HMR and not specifically covered by another proper shipping name, with a marked rating up to 9-volt are not likely to generate a dangerous quantity of hem, short circuit, or create sparks in transportation."