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NAICS 56291
Remediation services




2007 NAICS Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) remediation and cleanup of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, or ground water; (2) integrated mine reclamation activities, including demolition, soil remediation, waste water treatment, hazardous material removal, contouring land, and revegetation; and (3) asbestos, lead paint, and other toxic material abatement.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Developing remedial action plans--are classified in Industry 541620, Environmental Consulting Services;
  • Excavating soil--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors;
  • Individual activities as part of a reclamation or remediation project--are classified according to the primary activity;
  • Building modifications to alleviate radon gas--are classified in Industry 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors; and
  • Collecting, treating, and disposing waste water through sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities--are classified in Industry 221320, Sewage Treatment Facilities.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

  • Asbestos abatement services
  • Asbestos removal contractors
  • Environmental remediation services
  • Lead paint abatement services
  • Lead paint removal contractors
  • Mine reclamation services, integrated (e.g., demolition, hazardous material removal, soil remediation)
  • Oil spill cleanup services
  • Remediation and clean up of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, or ground water
  • Remediation services, environmental
  • Site remediation services
  • Soil remediation services
  • Toxic material abatement services
  • Toxic material removal contractors
 
 
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