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USDA/FNS RIN: 0584-AE33 Publication ID: Fall 2014 
Title: ●SNAP: Employment and Training (E&T) Performance Measurement, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements 
Abstract:

This rule will implement the E&T provisions of section 4022 of The Agricultural Act of 2014. The provisions of the Agricultural Act of 2014 require reporting measures for States' E&T programs.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 273   
Legal Authority: PL 113-79   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

Section 4022 of Agricultural Act of 2014 states that "Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue interim final regulations implementing the amendments made by subsection (a)(2)." This interim rule will address the amendments in subsection (a)(2). This rule will also address the USDA Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit entitled "Food Stamp Employment and Training Program" (OIG #27601-16-AT), released March 31, 2008, that recommended FNS establish performance measures for the SNAP E&T Program. This rule will bring closure to that audit recommendation.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

Section 4022 of Agricultural Act of 2014

Alternatives:

Alternatives will be identified in the interim final rule.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

Costs and Benefits will be identified in the interim final rule.

Risks:

Risks, if applicable, will be identified in the interim final rule.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  04/00/2015 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Charles H. Watford
Regulatory Review Specialist
Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Service
1320 Braddock Place,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone:703 605-0800
Email: charles.watford@usda.gov

Lynnette M. Thomas
Chief, Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch
Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Service
3101 Park Center Drive,
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone:703 605-4782
Email: lynnette.thomas@fns.usda.gov