The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed nearly $430,000 in civil penalties against three companies over alleged hazardous materials violations involving air cargo shipments.
One case targets Verizon Communications, which faces a proposed fine of $70,500.
Regulators allege the company offered three shipments of lithium-ion batteries to FedEx in May 2024 without correct classification, declarations, packaging, markings or hazard labels.
The FAA also said required emergency response information was not provided.
A second and larger case concerns World Event Promotions, which faces a proposed $260,000 penalty.
Authorities allege the company tendered three lithium-ion battery pack shipments to UPS without complying with dangerous goods rules.
In one incident, UPS staff at a California sorting facility reportedly found a smoking package with a burn-through hole.
The FAA also said battery charge levels exceeded the 30 percent threshold allowed under certain rules.
A third notice was issued to Devinaire Industries with a proposed $97,500 fine.
The case relates to two radiopharmaceutical shipments in January 2025. Regulators allege staff were not properly trained, documentation was incomplete and required records were not maintained.
Each company has 30 days to respond to the enforcement notices.
The cases highlight continued regulatory concern over undeclared lithium batteries and other dangerous goods moving through air cargo networks.
