# 40 CFR § 725.20: Scope and purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.20

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 725.20
- **Heading:** Scope and purpose
- **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 725—REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW PROCESSES FOR MICROORGANISMS > Subpart B—Administrative Procedures

## Text

This subpart describes general administrative procedures applicable to all persons who submit MCANs and exemption requests to EPA under section 5 of the Act for microorganisms.

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 725.1 § 725.1 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.3 § 725.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.8 § 725.8 Coverage of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.8.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.12 § 725.12 Identification of microorganisms for Inventory and other listing purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.12.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.15 § 725.15 Determining applicability when microorganism identity or use is confidential or uncertain.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.15.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.17 § 725.17 Consultation with EPA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.17.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.20 § 725.20 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.20.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.25 § 725.25 General administrative requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.25.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.27 § 725.27 Submissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.27.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.28 § 725.28 Notice that submission is not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.28.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.29 § 725.29 EPA acknowledgement of receipt of submission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.29.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.32 § 725.32 Errors in the submission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.32.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.33 § 725.33 Incomplete submissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.33.md)
- [40 CFR § 725.36 § 725.36 New information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.36.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.20. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.