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USDA/FNS RIN: 0584-AD87 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: ●Eligibility, Certification, and Employment and Training Provisions of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the regulations governing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to implement 12 provisions from the Food, Conservation and Energy Act (FCEA) of 2008 (Public Law 110-246). Ten provisions from the FCEA concern the eligibility and certification of SNAP applicants and participants, and 2 FCEA provisions concern the SNAP employment and training program (E&T). In addition, this proposed rule would revise the SNAP regulations throughout 7 CFR 273 to change the program name from the Food Stamp Program to SNAP and to make other nomenclature changes in part 273 as mandated by the FCEA. Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has provided written guidance to SNAP State agencies on implementing these provisions, which are effective on October 1, 2008. FNS estimates that if implemented, the impact on the United States economy from the provisions in this rulemaking would exceed $100 million annually. For this reason, FNS recommends that the rule be designated economically significant and major under the provisions of Public Law 104-121. FNS anticipates that this rule would impact the associated paperwork burdens. (08-006) 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 273   
Legal Authority: PL 110-246    PL 104-121   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
James F Herbert
Regulatory Review Specialist
Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Service
3101 Park Center Drive,
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone:703 305-2572
Email: james.herbert@fns.usda.gov