This action provides interim and final rulemaking for a proposed rule. It revises Food Stamp Program rules affecting the standards for approval and operation of Food Stamp Electronic Benefit Transfer systems.
A letter about the summary of state options to urge full consideration of food stamp policy options, which can improve customer service and streamline program administration.
This proposed rule will increase state agency flexibility in administering the program and maximize the advantages afforded by the technology.
The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2001 increases the maximum excess shelter expense deduction and allows sates to substitute their TANF vehicle rules for the food stamp vehicle rules where doing so would result in a lower attribution of resources to food stamp households.