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A244 federal activity code Waste from spray booths & paint lines.

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A244, Application of paint.

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    Application of paint

Use A244 when application of paint generated most of the material.

Waste mostly from the application of paint, in spray booths, paint lines & other painting & coating work.

Where does Federal activity A244 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. A244 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 A244 cover?

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

Official wording
Application of paint

Is application of paint federal activity A244?

CodeWhen it fits
A244The activity that made most of the material was application of paint.

A244 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 A244?

CodeWhat it is
A240Mechanical, electrical and electronic construction
A241Machining
A242Thermal treatment
A243Surface treatment
A245Assembly and wiring
A246Production of batteries and dry cells
A247Production of electrical wires and cables (cladding, plating, insulation)
A248Production of electronic components