# 40 CFR § 725.28: Notice that submission is not required

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-725.28

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 725.28
- **Heading:** Notice that submission is not required
- **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

When EPA receives a MCAN or exemption request, EPA will review it to determine whether the microorganism is subject to the requirements of this part. If EPA determines that the microorganism is not subject to these requirements, EPA will notify the submitter that section 5 of the Act does not prevent the manufacture, import, or processing of the microorganism and that the submission is not needed.

## 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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