40 CFR § 725.350 - Procedural requirements for this subpart.

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title: "40 CFR § 725.350 - Procedural requirements for this subpart."
title_number: 40
title_name: "Protection of Environment"
section_number: "725.350"
section_name: "Procedural requirements for this subpart."
chapter_name: "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY"
subchapter_number: "R"
subchapter_name: "TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT"
part_number: "725"
part_name: "REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW PROCESSES FOR MICROORGANISMS"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, 2613, and 2625."
regulatory_source: "62 FR 17932, Apr. 11, 1997, unless otherwise noted."
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# 725.350 Procedural requirements for this subpart.

General requirements for all submissions under this part are contained in subparts A through C of this part. In addition, the following requirements apply to applications submitted under this subpart:

(a) *Prenotice consultation.* EPA strongly suggests that for a TME, the applicant contact EPA for a prenotice consultation regarding eligibility for a TME.

(b) *When to submit a TME application.* Each person who is eligible to apply for a TME under this subpart must submit the application at least 45 calendar days before the person intends to commence the test marketing activity.

(c) *Recordkeeping.* Each person who is granted a TME must comply with the recordkeeping requirements of § 725.65. In addition, any person who obtains a TME must retain documentation of compliance with any restrictions imposed by EPA when it grants the TME. This information must be retained for 3 years from the final date of manufacture or import under the exemption.