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A781 federal activity code Mills that saw logs into lumber & press wood panels.

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A781, Sawmills and production of wood panels.

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    Sawmills and production of wood panels

Use A781 when sawmills and production of wood panels generated most of the material.

Industry code for sawmills & wood panel production, one of the wood & furniture activities. Includes mills that press plywood.

Where does Federal activity A781 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. A781 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 details of the federal notification in CNMTS. The movement rules and exclusions still apply.

What is Federal activity A781 used for?

It is for sawmills and production of wood panels. Pick it from the activity, reason, physical state or intended operation reported for the waste line, not from the waste name alone.

Official wording
Sawmills and production of wood panels

Which waste is Federal activity A781?

CodeWhen it fits
A781Most of the material came from sawmills and production of wood panels.

A781 records the activity behind most of the material. It doesn't name the destination operation or decide hazard status.

Which codes sit beside Federal activity A781?

CodeWhat it is
A771Tanneries, tanning
A772Fur trade
A773Manufacture of shoes and other leather products
A780Wood and furniture industry
A782Manufacture of wood and furniture products
A790Various related industries
A800Paper and cardboard industry
A801Fabrication of paper pulp