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USDA/FNS | RIN: 0584-AC41 | Publication ID: Fall 1998 |
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 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 living in another person's house for considering a 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 7 CFR 276.2(e) | |
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 |
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Statement of Need: This action is required by P.L. 104-193. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: This rule is required to implement the provisions of sections 109, 803, 804, 805, 809, 810, 826, and 838 of P.L. 104-193, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. |
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Alternatives: None. The provisions are mandated by statute. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The provisions of this rule would reduce Food Stamp Program costs for FY 1997-2002 by $11.2 billion. |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Local, State |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | |
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 |