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A241 federal activity code Waste from lathes, mills & grinders cutting metal.

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A241, Machining.

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    Machining

Use A241 when machining generated most of the material.

Waste mostly from machining, the machine shops where lathes, mills & grinders cut metal parts.

Where does Federal activity A241 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. A241 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.

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

What does Federal activity A241 cover?

This value is for machining. Pick it from the activity, reason, physical state or intended operation on the waste line, not from the waste name alone.

Official wording
Machining

Is machining federal activity A241?

CodeWhen it fits
A241The activity that made most of the material was machining.

A241 records the activity that made most of the material. It doesn't name the destination operation or decide whether the waste is hazardous.

Which codes sit beside Federal activity A241?

CodeWhat it is
A231Ferrous metal foundries
A232Non-ferrous metal foundries
A233Metalworking (not including machining)
A240Mechanical, electrical and electronic construction
A242Thermal treatment
A243Surface treatment
A244Application of paint
A245Assembly and wiring