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A121 federal activity code Waste from distilleries making whisky, vodka & other spirits.

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A121, Distillation of alcohol and spirits.

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    Distillation of alcohol and spirits

Use A121 when distillation of alcohol and spirits generated most of the material.

Waste mostly from distilleries that make spirits. Chosen by the activity that produced most of the material.

Where does Federal activity A121 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal activity A121 describes a waste or recyclable line on the federal notification. It records the activity that made the waste, and doesn't decide whether it is hazardous.

For federally regulated international shipments, the applicant enters the waste classification in the waste-line details of the federal notification in CNMTS. The movement rules and exclusions still apply.

What does Federal activity A121 cover?

It records distillation of alcohol and spirits as the generating activity. Pick it from the activity, reason, physical state or intended operation reported for the waste line, not from the waste name alone.

Official wording
Distillation of alcohol and spirits

When is Federal activity A121 the right code?

CodeWhen it fits
A121The activity that made most of the material was distillation of alcohol and spirits.

A121 records the activity that made most of the material. It doesn't name the destination operation or decide hazard status.

Which codes sit beside Federal activity A121?

CodeWhat it is
A113Animal and vegetable oil and grease industry
A114Sugar industry
A115Other activities of the food sector
A120Drink industry
A122Brewing of beer
A123Manufacture of other drinks
A130Manufacture of animal feed
A150Coal industry