# 40 C.F.R. § 725.200 (2026): Scope and purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_200

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 725.200 (2026)
- **Heading:** Scope and purpose
- **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 725 / Subpart E / § 725.200: § 725.200   Scope and purpose.

## Text

(a) This subpart describes exemptions from the reporting requirements under subpart D of this part for research and development activities involving microorganisms. (b) In lieu of complying with subpart D of this part, persons described in § 725.205 may submit a TSCA Experimental Release Application (TERA) for research and development activities involving microorganisms or otherwise comply with this subpart. (c) Exemptions from part 725 are provided at §§ 725.232, 725.234, and 725.238. (d) Submission requirements specific for TERAs are described at § 725.250. (e) Data requirements for TERAs are set forth in §§ 725.255 and 725.260. (f) EPA review procedures specific for TERAs are set forth in §§ 725.270 and 725.288. (g) Subparts A through C of this part apply to any submission under this subpart.

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 725.200 (2026) § 725.200   Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_200.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 725.205 (2026) § 725.205   Persons who may report under this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_205.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 725.232 (2026) § 725.232   Activities subject to the jurisdiction of other Federal programs or agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_232.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 725.234 (2026) § 725.234   Activities conducted inside a structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_234.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 725.235 (2026) § 725.235   Conditions of exemption for activities conducted inside a structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_235.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 725.238 (2026) § 725.238   Activities conducted outside a structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_238.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 725.239 (2026) § 725.239   Use of specific microorganisms in activities conducted outside a structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_239.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 725.250 (2026) § 725.250   Procedural requirements for the TERA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_250.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 725.255 (2026) § 725.255   Information to be included in the TERA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_255.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 725.260 (2026) § 725.260   Submission of health and environmental effects data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_260.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 725.270 (2026) § 725.270   EPA review of the TERA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_270.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 725.288 (2026) § 725.288   Revocation or modification of TERA approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_288.md)

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