USDA Seeks Input on SNAP Office Change Notifications
Published Date: 5/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA wants your thoughts on new rules for states running SNAP, the food help program. States must tell USDA about big changes like closing offices or using more tech, so the program stays fair and works well. You’ve got until June 22, 2026, to share your ideas—no extra costs for you, just a chance to help shape the future!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Daily Interstate SNAP Data Matching (NAC)
USDA requires State agencies to upload SNAP recipient information daily to the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC) and to query it when households apply, recertify, or add a household member to prevent duplicate SNAP issuances. This collection (OMB Control Number 0584-0684) lists 45,122.05 respondents, involves Individual/Households and State agencies, and reports total burden hours of 1,337,741.50; matches can lead to notices of match results or combined match/adverse action.
States Must Report Major SNAP Operations Changes
State agencies administering SNAP must notify USDA about major operational changes — for example, closing a local office, substantially increasing use of automated systems, making changes that could make household reporting harder, or reducing merit-system staff. This information collection (OMB Control Number 0584-0579) lists 20 state respondents, has reporting frequencies of monthly/quarterly/on occasion, and shows a total burden of 14,620 hours.
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