...batteries are considered to be "Dry Cell" batteries and are unregulated for the
purpose of transportation by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), International Civil
Aviation Administration (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA), and
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Regulations (IMDG) The DOT requirement for
shipping Nickel Zinc batteries is Special Provision 130 which states: "Batteries, dry are not
subject to the requirements of this subchapter only when they are offered for transportation in
a manner that prevents the dangerous evolution of heat." (For example, by the effective
insulation of exposed terminals) Special Provision A123 in the IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions and Special Provision 130 in 49 CFR 172.102 of
the U.S. hazardous materials regulations requires batteries being transported by air must be
protected from short-circuiting and protected from movement that could lead to short-circuiting
in addition, the words "Not Restricted" and "Special Provision A123" are required on the air
waybill, when an air waybill is issued.