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FAS issued a final rule with comment for the USDA Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Program (USDA LRP Program), authorized in section 3207 of the Agriculture Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill) on July 1, 2016.  Written comments were due no later than August 30, 2016. FAS reviewed the comments and determined that no modification to the final rule was required.  The USDA LRP Program funds may be used to support development activities that strengthen the capacity of food-insecure developing countries, and build resilience and address the causes of chronic food insecurity and support USDA’s other food assistance programs, especially the McGovern Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (McGovern-Dole). In addition, funds may be used to fill food availability gaps generated by unexpected emergencies. USDA LRP Program funding used to complement ongoing activities under the McGovern-Dole Program will improve dietary diversity and nutrition, and support the graduation and sustainability of school-feeding programs as they transition to full host-government ownership. USDA LRP funding will enable FAS and its partners to build the capacity of host-governments to implement their own homegrown school feeding programs.