(a) A manufacturer may at the time of giving the written confirmation required by § 1003.20 or within 15 days of the receipt of any notice from the Secretary pursuant to § 1003.11(a), apply for an exemption from the requirement of notice to the persons specified in § 1003.10(b).

(b) The application for exemption shall contain the information required by § 1003.20 and in addition shall set forth in detail the grounds upon which the exemption is sought.