Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
(WIC): Implementation of the Electronic Benefit Transfer-Related
Provisions of Public Law 111-296 - Proposed Rule
This proposed rule would revise regulations governing the WIC Program,
incorporating the provisions set forth in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids
Act of 2010 (HHFKA) related to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) for the
WIC Program. The HHFKA was signed into law by President Obama on
December 13, 2010. The HHFKA amended provisions of the Child Nutrition
Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.) (CNA).
The EBT provisions of the HHFKA that are included in this proposed
rule are: (1) a definition of EBT; (2) a mandate that all WIC State
agencies implement EBT systems by October 1, 2020; (3) a requirement for
State agencies to submit annual EBT status reports on their progress
toward EBT implementation; (4) revisions to current provisions that
prohibit imposition of costs on retail vendors; (5) a requirement for
the Secretary of Agriculture to establish minimum lane equipage
standards; (6) a requirement for the Secretary of Agriculture to
establish technical standards and operating rules; and (7) a requirement
that State agencies use the National Universal Product Code (NUPC)
database.
To be assured of consideration, comments must be postmarked or
submitted on or before May 29, 2013.
FNS invites interested persons to submit comments on this proposed
rule. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Mail: Send comments to Debra R. Whitford, Director,
Supplemental Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition Service,
USDA, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 520, Alexandria, Virginia 22302,
(703) 305-2746.
or
• Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.federalregister.gov:
Go to
https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-04216 and follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
All comments submitted in response to this proposed rule
will be included in the record and will be made available to the public.
Please be advised that the substance of the comments and the identities
of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be subject
to public disclosure. All written submissions will be available for
public inspection at the address above during regular business hours
(8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday.
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