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DC2 federal disposal code Trial runs of disposal methods that are still new.

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DC2, Testing of a new disposal technology.

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    Testing of a new disposal technology

Use DC2 when the intended operation is testing of a new disposal technology.

Federal disposal code for testing a new disposal technology. It records a trial of a method not yet in routine use.

Where does Federal disposal DC2 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal disposal DC2 is a field value describing a waste or recyclable line on the federal notification. It records the disposal operation and doesn't decide whether the material is hazardous.

For a federally regulated international shipment, the applicant enters the waste classification in the waste-line details of the federal notification in CNMTS. Read the movement rules and exclusions.

What does Federal disposal DC2 cover?

For this value the disposal operation is testing of a new disposal technology. Pick it from the activity, reason, physical state or operation reported for that waste line, not from the waste name.

Official wording
Testing of a new disposal technology.

Is testing of a new disposal technology always Federal disposal DC2?

CodeWhen it fits
DC2The receiving facility will perform testing of a new disposal technology.

DC2 records the disposal operation the receiving facility plans. It says nothing about the waste itself.

Which codes sit beside Federal disposal DC2?

CodeWhat it is
D9Physical or chemical treatment
D10Incineration or thermal treatment on land
D11Incineration or thermal treatment at sea
D12Permanent storage
D13Interim blending or mixing
D14Interim repackaging
D15Interim storage
DC1Release