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USDA/FNS | RIN: 0584-AE94 | Publication ID: Fall 2022 |
Title: ●Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Implementation of the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 and Related Provisions | |
Abstract:
This rule would amend 7 CFR 246 to codify the provisions of the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 (ABFA). ABFA amends Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to 1) add requirements to State agency infant formula cost containment contracts; and 2) establish waiver authority to the Secretary of Agriculture to address certain emergencies, disasters, and supply chain disruptions impacting WIC. FNS would make other related technical corrections and updates as necessary to modernize applicable WIC Program regulations. |
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Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 246 | |
Legal Authority: Pub. L.117-129 |
Legal Deadline:
None |
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Statement of Need: This rule would codify requirements for State agencies to include language in their WIC infant formula rebate contracts that describes remedies in the event of an infant formula recall, including how an infant formula manufacturer would protect against disruption to program participants in the State (i.e., ensure that WIC participants can purchase formula using WIC benefits). The rule would also codify permanent expanded waiver authority to aid participants in obtaining and redeeming WIC benefits during certain emergencies, disasters, and supply chain disruptions impacting WIC. Finally, the rule would make other miscellaneous technical corrections and updates as necessary to update WIC regulations. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: The Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 (ABFA, Pub. L. 117-129) amends section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89-642). |
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Alternatives: No alternatives have been identified at this time. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The costs associated with implementing the rule’s regulatory requirements are not expected to significantly add to current program costs at the State and local levels. |
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Risks: No risks have been identified at this time. |
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Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Local, State |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Michael DePiro Specialist Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone:703 305-2876 Email: michael.depiro@usda.gov Maureen Lydon Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone:703 457-7713 Email: maureen.lydon@usda.gov |