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USDA/FNS RIN: 0584-AE26 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: ●SNAP: Trafficking Controls and Fraud Investigations 
Abstract: This proposed rule will: (1) Expand the definition of "trafficking" to include the intent to sell SNAP benefits in cases where an individual makes the offer to sell their benefits and/or Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card online or in public; and (2) Allow States to require client cooperation in investigations when a client has requested multiple EBT card replacements during a specified period of time, indicating possible trafficking activity. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 271    7 CFR 273   
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/30/2012  77 FR 31738   
NPRM Comment Period End  07/30/2012 
Final Rule  02/00/2013 
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