# 40 C.F.R. § 725.260 (2026): Submission of health and environmental effects data

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P725_S725_260

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 725.260 (2026)
- **Heading:** Submission of health and environmental effects data
- **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 / § 725.260: § 725.260   Submission of health and environmental effects data.

## Text

Each TERA must contain all available data concerning actual or potential effects on health or the environment of the new microorganism that are in the possession or control of the submitter and a description of other data known to or reasonably ascertainable by the submitter that will permit a reasoned evaluation of the planned test in the environment. The data must be reported in the manner described in § 725.160(a)(3) and (b)(3).

## 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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