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USDA/FNS RIN: 0584-AC41 Publication ID: Spring 1997 
Title: FSP: Nondiscretionary Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 
Abstract: This proposed rule amends the Food Stamp Program regulations to implement 8 provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. These provisions which require no interpretation or discretion: 1) freeze the minimum allotment at $10; 2) change the way the maximum allotments are calculated to use 100% of the Thrifty Food Plan as opposed to 103%; 3) freeze the standard deduction at current level and eliminate the adjustment procedures; 4) cap the excess shelter expense deduction; 5) change the household composition definition so that children under 22 years of age and living with their parents cannot be a separate household; 6) increase the time frame from 5 to 7 days for expedited service; 7) set a time limit of not more than 90 days for considering the person homeless; and 8) set the fair market value of vehicles at $4,600 through 9/30/96 and raise it to $4,650 effective 10/1/96 and eliminate future adjustments. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 271.2    7 CFR 273.1    7 CFR 273.2    7 CFR 273.8    7 CFR 273.9    7 CFR 273.10   
Legal Authority: PL 104-193, sec 803    PL 104-193, sec 804    PL 104-193, sec 805    PL 104-193, sec 809    PL 104-193, sec 810    PL 104-193, sec 838    PL 104-193, sec 109    PL 104-193, sec 826   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Other  Statutory  For provisions effective upon enactment, the statutory implementation date is August 22, 1996. Statutory Implementation Dates: PL 104-193, sec 809 - 1/1/97; PL 104-193, sec 803, 805 and 838 - 08/22/9   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/00/1997    
Final Action  To Be Determined    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Sharon Ackerman
Agency Regulatory Officer
Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Service
Room 918, 3101 Park Center Drive,
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone:703 305-2246
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov