Persons not subject to this subpart.

Persons are not subject to the requirements of this subpart for the following activities: (a) Manufacturing, importing, or processing solely for research and development microorganisms that meet the requirements for an exemption under subpart E of this part. (b) Manufacturing, importing, or processing microorganisms for test marketing activities which have been granted an exemption under subpart F of this part. (c) Manufacturing or importing new microorganisms under the conditions of a Tier I or Tier II exemption under subpart G of this part.