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USDA/FNS RIN: 0584-AE79 Publication ID: Fall 2024 
Title: Provisions to Improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's Quality Control System 
Abstract:

This final rule will revise Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regulations for various Quality Control (QC) provisions in subpart C of 7 CFR part 275 to reflect numerous changes to the SNAP Quality Control system. The final provisions are based on instruction in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 that gives the Secretary discretion on how to implement Congress’ request to improve the integrity and data quality of information collected in the QC process and in part on comments received to a Request for Information (RFI) published on June 1, 2018. This final rule is informed by comments received during the public comment period.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 275   
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2011 to 2036    Pub. L. 115-334   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

This reflects the need to improve the integrity and data quality of information collected in the QC process.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

The legal authority can be found at 7 U.S.C. 2011 to 2036; Pub. L. 115-334.

Alternatives:

If there are alternatives, those would be discussed in the final rule as applicable.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

This would be discussed in the Regulatory Impact Analysis which would accompany the rule.

Risks:

If there are any known risks associated with this final rule, those would be discussed in the regulation.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/19/2023  88 FR 64756   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/20/2023 
Final Action  02/00/2025 
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 
Related RINs: Related to 0584-AE64 
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