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WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 27, 1995

Projects (demonstration projects) for a 3-year period. … Summary of Comments Received on the Interim Rule The March 11, 1994 interim rule provided for a 120-day comment period, which ended on July 11, 1994.

Food Stamp Program: Quality Control Provisions of the Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 2, 1997

Nine commenters recommended that the 90 day deadline be made to apply only to the last month of the review period. … The Department has determined that the Act mandates a 120 day variance exclusion period, and therefore, a 180 day variance exclusion period cannot be considered.

Food Stamp Program: Disqualification Penalties for Intentional Program Violations

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 22, 1995

Section 13942 of the Leland Act amended the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2011-2032) (the Act) to increase the disqualification penalties for certain types of intentional Program violations. … The commenter suggested using the phrase `` * * * fails to impose a disqualification or a disqualification period * * * '' instead of `` * * * fails to impose a disqualification period * * * '' as proposed

Food Stamp Program: Benefit Delivery Rule

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 25, 1995

Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3507). … Under the notice and comment provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553, public comment on a regulatory change is not required if that comment would serve no practical purpose.

Food Stamp Program: Medical Expense Deduction

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 7, 1995

on recurring medical expenses during the period beginning October 1, 1991 (the effective date of section 1717 of the 1990 Leland Act) to October 1, 1994 (the effective date of the October 3, 1994 interim … The commenter noted that households with elderly or disabled persons are likely to have longer certification periods, perhaps up to 24 months.

Use of Direct Final Rulemaking

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 23, 1997

The direct final rules will specify a comment period of at least 30 days. … be published establishing a comment period for the rulemaking action.

Food Distribution ProgramsReduction of the Paperwork Burden

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 16, 1997

The proposed rule provided a 60-day comment period. … While the five respondents which commented on this provision supported the proposal, one commenter suggested that the extended contract period should also apply to facilities that both store and deliver

Food Stamp Program: Student Eligibility

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 21, 1995

One commenter supported the provision. Another commenter suggested that student status should coincide with the period of time educational income is prorated. … One commenter pointed out that the grace period should be 120 days.

Food Stamp Program; Anticipating Income and Reporting Changes

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 17, 1996

Comments. … We are also interested in comments on the ability of State agencies to use the State's UC data systems for acting on changes in households' UC benefits. c.

Food Stamp Program: Certification Provisions of the Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 17, 1996

One commenter suggested that the income be included beginning with the certification period after the student turns 22 or graduates. … Similarly, one commenter suggested that certification periods be set to correspond with these events.

Food Assistance in Disaster and Distress Situations

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 25, 1997

The proposed rule provided a 60-day comment period. Analysis of Comments Received The Department received a total of 6 comment letters. … The commenter also recommended that the definitions of ``Disaster'' and ``Situations of Distress'' encompass the recovery time period that follows such conditions.

National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program for Children: Meat Alternates Used in the Child Nutrition Programs

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 15, 1996

Concern has been expressed that the comment period is not long enough to allow for informed public comment. … Jackson, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 96-20843 Filed 8-14-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-30-P

Information Collection Requirements Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Correction and Extension of Comment Period

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 6, 1996

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Food and Consumer Service is correcting language regarding submission of comments in a previously published notice which sought public comment … Extension of Comment Period The comment period for this notice is being extended for ten days to allow additional comments based on the corrected language above.

Food Stamp Program: Simplification of Program Rules

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 11, 1995

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 13, 1995 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted to Judith M. … , that the intent of the Act clearly prohibits us from returning to open-ended certification periods.

Collection Requests Submitted for Public Comment: Correction and Reopening of Comment Period

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 28, 1995

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Consumer Service Collection Requests Submitted for Public Comment: Correction and Reopening of Comment Period In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 … Reopening of Comment Period The comment period of the three previously-listed notices is being reopened for sixty days to allow additional comments based on the corrected language above.

Food Stamp Program: Miscellaneous Farm Bill Provisions Relating to the Authorization of Retail Firms and Wholesale Food Concerns

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 15, 1996

The public was provided a 30-day period to submit comments on the proposed provisions. Thirteen comments were received in response to the proposed rule. … The criteria for authorization (and, thus, periodic reauthorization) of firms are not affected by this rule and are the same as those specified in the current Act.

Food Distribution ProgramsReduction of the Paperwork Burden

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 14, 1997

Regulatory Flexibility Act This action has also been reviewed with regard to the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601-612). … Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), the Food and Consumer Service is submitting for public comment the changes in the information collection

Food Stamp Program: Collecting Food Stamp Recipient Claims From Federal Income Tax Refunds and Federal Salaries

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 1, 1995

(the Act). … One State agency commented that if this rule were published thirty days after the end of the comment period, there would be insufficient time to revise the content of the 60-day notice in time for mailing

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Model Food Stamp Forms, Periodic Reporting, Notice of Late/Incomplete Report, etc.

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 5, 1997

SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on proposed information collections. … Act.

Child and Adult Care Food Program, Improved Targeting of Day Care Home Reimbursements; Correction and Extension of Comment Period

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 6, 1997

The comment period is also being extended to provide the public sufficient opportunity to comment on the interim rule in light of these corrections. … To be assured of consideration, comments on the interim rule must be postmarked on or before May 7, 1997, except for comments on the information collection which must be received by March 10, 1997.