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A246 federal activity code Waste from plants making batteries.

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A246, Production of batteries and dry cells.

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    Production of batteries and dry cells

Use A246 when production of batteries and dry cells generated most of the material.

Waste mostly from plants that make batteries & dry cells. Chosen by the activity that produced most of the material.

Where does Federal activity A246 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. A246 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 A246 cover?

This value is for production of batteries and dry cells. Pick it from the activity, reason, physical state or intended operation on the waste line, not from the waste name alone.

Official wording
Production of batteries and dry cells

Is production of batteries and dry cells federal activity A246?

CodeWhen it fits
A246The activity that made most of the material was production of batteries and dry cells.

A246 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 A246?

CodeWhat it is
A242Thermal treatment
A243Surface treatment
A244Application of paint
A245Assembly and wiring
A247Production of electrical wires and cables (cladding, plating, insulation)
A248Production of electronic components
A260Mining and quarrying of non-metallic minerals
A270Construction material, ceramics and glass