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Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0361

Glyphosate Open Literature Search To Inform Human Health Risk Assessment; Extension of Comment Period

Environmental Protection Agency — observed across 2 documents over 34 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The EPA is looking through scientific research and asking for more studies to determine whether glyphosate, a common weed killer used in farming and landscaping, is safe for human health. If your business uses glyphosate, you should submit any health studies or safety data to the EPA by November 23 to help shape the agency's final decision on the chemical.

First seen

Aug 25, 2026

Last seen

Sep 28, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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Comments close

Monday, November 23, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Aug 25, 2026·91 FR 54870

    Glyphosate Open Literature Search To Inform Human Health Risk Assessment Notice of Availability

    comments close Sep 24, 2026#2026-17301

  2. Notice·Sep 28, 2026·91 FR 61229

    Glyphosate Open Literature Search To Inform Human Health Risk Assessment; Extension of Comment Period

    comments close Nov 23, 2026#2026-19775