Who may request an exemption.

(a) Any person may request a testing exemption. (b) Any manufacturer may request a national security exemption under § 85.1708. (c) For manufacturers, vehicles or engines for export purposes are exempt without application, subject to the provisions of § 85.1709. For eligible manufacturers, as determined by § 85.1706, vehicles or engines for pre-certification purposes are exempt without application, subject to the provisions of § 85.1706(a). [45 FR 13733, Mar. 3, 1980, as amended at 47 FR 30484, July 14, 1982]