(a) Exemption.
(b) Certification. To be eligible for the exemption under this section, a manufacturer or importer must submit to EPA prior to initiation of the activity a document signed by an authorized official containing the following information:
(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the manufacturer or importer.
(2) Location, estimated duration, and planned start date of the test.
(3) Certification of the following:
(i) Compliance with the conditions of the exemption specified for the microorganism in § 725.239.
(ii) If state and/or local authorities have been notified of the activity, evidence of notification.
(c) Recordkeeping. Persons who conduct research and development activities under this section must comply with the recordkeeping requirements of § 725.65 and retain documentation that supports their compliance with the requirements of this section and the specific requirements for the microorganism listed in § 725.239.