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The Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a correction to a final rule regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) program. This correction modifies specific sections of the rule to help meet the program's goal of helping participants acquire the skills necessary for employment. It addresses errors in the previously published document and clarifies requirements for E&T participants who have completed high school or an equivalent before joining the program. The amended rule will take effect on January 17, 2025.

The Agriculture Department and Food and Nutrition Service issued a correction to a previously published proposed rule concerning the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Quality Control Review Handbook. The original document, dated January 3, 2025, erroneously listed the date "March 4, 2024" under the DATES section. This has been corrected to read "March 4, 2025". This change ensures that readers have the correct information regarding important dates in the proposed rule.

The Department of Agriculture submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review a data collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They seek public comments about the necessity and utility of the data, estimating the burden, and suggestions for improvement. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) aims to use this information to conduct quick response surveys for Special Nutrition Programs (SNP), which will help in timely decision-making and enable effective program management and compliance. The data collection will involve State, local, and tribal governments, as well as both for-profit and non-profit organizations, and is expected to include 108,597 respondents over three years.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) decided to withdraw a proposed rule aimed at improving the quality control system for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Initially published on September 19, 2023, this rule was designed to enhance SNAP's integrity and accuracy as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. FNS will continue to collaborate with stakeholders to explore new regulations and improve overall program oversight and state compliance. This withdrawal allows the FNS to consider additional strategies for enhancing SNAP's quality control efforts.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request for information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the data collection process. The Food and Nutrition Service is conducting the School Meals Operations Study to evaluate COVID-19 Child Nutrition Waivers. This study, which involves state child nutrition directors, will gather data through surveys and administrative records to understand the impact of these waivers on meal services during the pandemic. The study will help inform future policies and meal service operations during emergencies.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking public comments on its proposed revisions to the information collection for the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). This program provides fresh produce to low-income women, infants, and children through farmers' markets. The revisions include updated reporting and record-keeping requirements, an increase in the estimated number of hours needed to fulfill these tasks due to program changes, and adjustments based on the anticipated number of participants. The public has until April 12, 2021, to submit their feedback.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking public comments to guide future policies regarding the use of grain-based desserts and high-protein yogurt in child nutrition programs. This includes considering how these foods contribute to meal patterns and exploring ways to reduce added sugars. The FNS is particularly interested in feedback on the definition and crediting of high-protein yogurt and how to categorize and manage grain-based desserts to improve nutritional standards. Public comments will be accepted until March 26, 2025.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the USDA has issued a notice seeking public comments on the proposed revision of an information collection related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This collection aims to gather data for quality control, specifically looking at negative case actions. The need for comments is to ensure that the information collected effectively supports the agency's functions while minimizing the burden on respondents. The document outlines details such as the estimated number of respondents, total annual burden hours, and recordkeeping requirements.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is correcting a final rule regarding improvements in food distribution programs. This correction, effective December 30, 2024, aims to enhance access and parity for eligible populations and simplifies requirements for program operators. It involves ensuring adherence to programs' caseload allocations, updating online information about local agencies and state plans, correcting definitions and instructions in the regulations, and providing clear guidelines on eligibility and income deductions.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is proposing a change to better reflect the cost of food in Hawaii, impacting the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP). Currently, SNAP benefit calculations for Hawaii are based solely on food prices in Honolulu, but the proposed rule seeks to include prices from across the entire state. This change aims to provide a fairer and more accurate distribution of SNAP benefits to residents in all parts of Hawaii, acknowledging that food costs can be higher in areas outside of Honolulu. The public is invited to comment on this proposed rule until February 3, 2025.