# 40 C.F.R. § 702.15 (2026): Effect of designation as a low-priority substance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P702_S702_15

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 702.15 (2026)
- **Heading:** Effect of designation as a low-priority substance
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 702 / Subpart A / § 702.15: § 702.15   Effect of designation as a low-priority substance.

## Text

Designation of a chemical substance as a Low-Priority Substance under § 702.11 means that a risk evaluation of the chemical substance is not warranted at the time, but does not preclude EPA from later revising the designation pursuant to § 702.13, if warranted. Designation as a Low-Priority Substance is not a finding that the chemical substance does not present an unreasonable risk, but rather that it does not meet the High-Priority Substance definition.

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 702.1 (2026) § 702.1   General provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P702_S702_1.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 702.3 (2026) § 702.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P702_S702_3.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 702.5 (2026) § 702.5   Candidate selection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P702_S702_5.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 702.7 (2026) § 702.7   Initiation of prioritization process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P702_S702_7.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 702.9 (2026) § 702.9   Screening review and proposed priority designation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P702_S702_9.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 702.11 (2026) § 702.11   Final priority designation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P702_S702_11.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 702.13 (2026) § 702.13   Revision of designation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P702_S702_13.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 702.15 (2026) § 702.15   Effect of designation as a low-priority substance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P702_S702_15.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 702.17 (2026) § 702.17   Effect of designation as a high-priority substance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P702_S702_17.md)

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