Notice2026-02659

Pesticides; Draft Guidance for Pesticide Registrants on Notifications, Non-Notifications, and Minor Formulation Amendments; Extension of Comment Period

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Published
February 11, 2026

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Environmental Protection Agency

Abstract

EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of January 5, 2026, concerning a draft Pesticide Registration Notice (PR Notice) entitled "Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 2026-NEW: Notifications, Non-Notifications, and Minor Formulation Amendments." The draft PR Notice adds several new minor modifications, moves some existing minor modifications to a more streamlined process (e.g., from notification to non-notification), and provides more details in the minor modification and process descriptions to enhance clarity. EPA received a request to extend the comment period by 30 days due to the scope and significance of the proposed changes and is granting the request. The additional time will allow impacted stakeholders to provide robust and meaningful comments.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6217-6218]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02659]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-2863; FRL-5992-04-OCSPP]


Pesticides; Draft Guidance for Pesticide Registrants on 
Notifications, Non-Notifications, and Minor Formulation Amendments; 
Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of January 5, 
2026, concerning a draft Pesticide Registration Notice (PR Notice) 
entitled ``Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 2026-NEW: Notifications, 
Non-Notifications, and Minor Formulation Amendments.'' The draft PR 
Notice adds several new minor modifications, moves some existing minor 
modifications to a more streamlined process (e.g., from notification to 
non-notification), and provides more details in the minor modification 
and process descriptions to enhance clarity. EPA received a request to 
extend the comment period by 30 days due to the scope and significance 
of the proposed changes and is granting the request. The additional 
time will allow impacted

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stakeholders to provide robust and meaningful comments.

DATES: The comment period for the document published on January 5, 
2026, at 91 FR 271 (FRL-5992-03-OCSPP) is extended. Comments must be 
received on or before March 23, 2026.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in 
the Federal Register document of January 5, 2026 (91 FR 271 (FRL-5992-
03-OCSPP).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alexandra Boukedes, Registration 
Division (7505T), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 566-1511; email address: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#99fbf6ecf2fcfdfceab7f8f5fce1f8f7fdebf8d9fce9f8b7fef6ef"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c2a0adb7a9a7a6a7b1eca3aea7baa3aca6b0a382a7b2a3eca5adb4">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To give stakeholders most likely impacted by 
the proposed changes additional time to review materials and provide 
meaningful comments, this document extends the comment period 
established in the Federal Register document of January 5, 2026, at 91 
FR 271 (FRL-5992-03-OCSPP) for 30 days, from February 19, 2026, to 
March 23, 2026. More information on the action can be found in the 
Federal Register of January 5, 2026.
    To submit comments or access the docket, please follow the 
instructions provided under ADDRESSES. If you have questions, consult 
the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: February 6, 2026.
Douglas M. Troutman,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2026-02659 Filed 2-10-26; 8:45 am]
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