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We propose to rescind the final rule Expand the Definition of a Public Assistance Household (final rule), by removing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from the list of public income maintenance (PIM) payments.  We further propose to adopt our former longstanding definition of a public assistance household, according to which every household member has to receive a PIM payment for the household to constitute a public assistance household. We propose to revert to our former policy to promote program integrity and because the benefits derived from the final rule do not outweigh the significant burdens and costs associated with its implementation.

The benefit of deregulation would be increased program integrity.  Additionally, rescission of the final rule would be appropriate under E.O. 14219 secs. 2(a)(iv).