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This final rulemaking addresses key regulatory barriers to online ordering in the WIC Program by making changes to the provisions that prevent online transactions and types of online capable stores from participating in the Program. This rule will also allow FNS to modernize WIC vendor regulations that do not reflect current technology and facilitate the Program’s transition to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT).  To inform the development of the proposed rule, FNS reviewed materials developed by a variety of WIC stakeholders, including WIC providers, vendors, manufacturers, EBT processors, advocacy organizations, and WIC participants, as well as a report issued by a task force convened by USDA and comprised of 18 organizations from multiple sectors to ensure a diverse range of input. FNS will consider public comments received during the proposed rulemaking stage in development of this final rule.