# 40 C.F.R. § 85.1708 (2026): National security exemption

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## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 85.1708 (2026)
- **Heading:** National security exemption
- **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 85 / Subpart R / § 85.1708: § 85.1708   National security exemption.

## Text

A manufacturer requesting a national security exemption must state the purpose for which the exemption is required and the request must be endorsed by an agency of the Federal Government charged with responsibility for national defense. [39 FR 32611, Sept. 10, 1974. Redesignated at 47 FR 30484, July 14, 1982]

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1701 (2026) § 85.1701   General applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1701.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1702 (2026) § 85.1702   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1702.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1703 (2026) § 85.1703   Definition of motor vehicle.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1703.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1704 (2026) § 85.1704   Who may request an exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1704.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1705 (2026) § 85.1705   Testing exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1705.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1706 (2026) § 85.1706   Pre-certification exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1706.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1707 (2026) § 85.1707   Display exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1707.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1708 (2026) § 85.1708   National security exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1708.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1709 (2026) § 85.1709   Export exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1709.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1710 (2026) § 85.1710   Granting of exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1710.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1711 (2026) § 85.1711   Submission of exemption requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1711.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1715 (2026) § 85.1715   Aircraft meeting the definition of motor vehicle.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1715.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1716 (2026) § 85.1716   Approval of an emergency vehicle field modification (EVFM).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1716.md)

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