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Code 39
Official title Remediation Activities and other Waste Management Services
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
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PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Division 39 - Remediation Activities and other Waste Management Services
PSIC Division 39 covers Remediation Activities and other Waste Management Services. Child codes include Remediation Activities and other Waste Management Services. It is the shortlist layer for broad activities that...
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Practical summary
Division 39 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under E Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities. This division collects tightly related groups, with child examples such as Remediation Activities and other Waste Management Services. It is the main bridge between a broad sector label and the more precise groups below it.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
This division is used when the first pass is too broad and the work needs to be split into groups such as Remediation Activities and other Waste Management Services. It helps with registration wording, sector analytics and review of near-miss options.
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How to choose it
Use this division as the first narrowing step. Compare child groups such as Remediation Activities and other Waste Management Services and move to the group that best matches the real activity, not the marketing description.
Official note
Source-backed description
This division includes the provision of remediation services, i.e. the cleanup of contaminated buildings and sites, soil, surface or ground water. 390 3900 39000 Remediation activities and other waste management services This class includes: Decontamination of soils and groundwater at the place of pollution, either in situ or ex situ, using e.g. mechanical, chemicals or biological methods Decontamination of industrial plants or sites, including nuclear plants and sites Decontamination and cleaning up of surface water following accidental pollution, e.g. through collection of pollutants or through application of chemicals Cleaning up of oil spills and other pollutions on land, in surface water, in ocean and seas, including coastal areas Asbestos, lead paint, and other toxic material abatement Clearing of landmines and the like (including detonation) Other specialized pollution-control activities This class excludes: Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste, see 3821; Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste, see 3822; Outdoor sweeping and watering of streets, etc. see 8129.
FAQ
What does PSIC Division 39 cover?
PSIC Division 39 groups the main activity family for Remediation Activities and other Waste Management Services and acts as the first narrowing step below the section level.
How do I compare Division 39 with nearby divisions?
Read the child groups side by side and compare the exact operational wording. The closest neighboring options are 36 Water Collection, Treatment and Supply and 37 Sewerage.
Why does Division 39 matter for filing?
It is the level that helps you narrow a broad section into the right group before you reach a class or subclass decision.