B787-900
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine
Communication Breakdown
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Hazardous Material Violation; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General Maintenance Action; General Work Refused
Human Factors; Procedure
I was given a NOTOC form showing 35 kg of devices containing lithium ion batteries. I was aware that the FAA had issued an interim final rule banning lithium ion batteries from passenger aircraft. I had the pallets removed from the aircraft. This interim final rule should have been distributed to all stations.
B787-900 Captain reported directing Hazmat cargo of Lithium Ion batteries removed from aircraft prior to departure.