(a) Microorganism and significant new uses subject to reporting.

(1) The microorganism identified as Sinorhizobium meliloti strain RMBPC-2 (PMN P-92-403) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

(2) The significant new uses are:

(i) Commercial activities before submitting a TSCA section 5(a) notice. For any manufacturer or importer who has not previously submitted a premanufacture notice or significant new use notice for this microorganism, the significant new use is any use.

(ii) Commercial activities after submitting a TSCA section 5(a) notice. For any manufacturer or importer who has previously submitted a premanufacture notice or a significant new use notice for this microorganism, the significant new use is manufacture, import, or processing greater than a maximum production volume of 500,000 lbs in any consecutive 12-month period.

(b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.

(1) Persons who must report. Section 721.5 applies to this section except for §721.5(a)(2). A person who intends to manufacture or import this substance for commercial purposes must have submitted a premanufacture notice or submit a significant new use notice.

(2) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in §721.125 (a) and (i) are applicable to manufacturers and importers of this substance.

(3) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. The provisions of §721.185 apply to this section.

[63 FR 29648, June 1, 1998]