Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Civil Rights Protections for SNAP Households
food-assistance · Food and Nutrition Service · Rule · Published 2011-05-12 · Effective 2011-06-13 · 76 FR 27603
Document
Document number
2011-11419
Federal Register citation
76 FR 27603
CFR reference
7 CFR 271
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
food-assistance
Sub-agency
Food and Nutrition Service
Publication date
2011-05-12
Effective date
2011-06-13
Abstract
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is amending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regulations that secure civil rights protections for SNAP households and applicants. The nondiscretionary change complies with an amendment made to the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 which specifically enumerates four statutory protections that must be complied with by State agencies in administering SNAP. This nondiscretionary change to the regulations is not expected to have an implementation impact on SNAP State agencies, as they have been subject to such statutes for several years.