FAA PROPOSES $50,000 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST DEBMED USA
October 18, 2017
FAA has proposed a $50,000 civil penalty against DebMed USA LLC for an alleged violation of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The alleged incident took place on June 22, 2016 when the company offered 142 lithium metal batteries to American Airlines for air transportation from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco in a checked bag of a DebMed employee. Lithium metal batteries are prohibited as air cargo on passenger aircrafts and checked bags. Additionally, airline baggage is not an authorized method of moving hazardous materials such as lithium batteries.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).
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