# 40 CFR § 720.1: Scope

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 720.1
- **Heading:** Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER R—TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT > PART 720—PREMANUFACTURE NOTIFICATION > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

This part establishes procedures for the reporting of new chemical substances by manufacturers under section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2604. This part applies to microorganisms only to the extent provided by part 725 of this chapter. This part defines the persons and chemical substances subject to the reporting requirements, prescribes the contents of section 5 notices, and establishes procedures for submitting notices. This part also establishes EPA policy regarding claims of confidentiality for, and public disclosure of, various categories of information submitted in connection with section 5 notices.
[48 FR 21742, May 13, 1983, as amended at 58 FR 34204, June 23, 1993; 62 FR 17932, Apr. 11, 1997; 87 FR 39763, July 5, 2022; 89 FR 102789, Dec. 18, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 720.1 § 720.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.3 § 720.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.22 § 720.22 Persons who must report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.22.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.25 § 720.25 Determining whether a chemical substance is on the Inventory.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.25.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.30 § 720.30 Chemicals not subject to notification requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.30.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.36 § 720.36 Exemption for research and development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.36.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.38 § 720.38 Exemptions for test marketing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.38.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.40 § 720.40 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.40.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.45 § 720.45 Information that must be included in the notice form.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.45.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.50 § 720.50 Submission of test data and other data concerning the health and environmental effects of a substance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.50.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.57 § 720.57 Imports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.57.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.60 § 720.60 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.60.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.62 § 720.62 Notice that notification is not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.62.md)
- [40 CFR § 720.65 § 720.65 Acknowledgement of receipt of a notice; errors in the notice; incomplete submissions; and false and misleading statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-720.65.md)

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