[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 24, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 16572]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05978]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service

7 CFR Parts 210, 215, 220, 225, and 226

RIN 0584-AE72


Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the 
Summer Food Service Program

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: This rulemaking proposes to amend the Summer Food Service 
Program (SFSP) regulations to strengthen program integrity by codifying 
in regulations changes that have been tested through policy guidance 
and by streamlining requirements among Child Nutrition Programs. These 
changes update important definitions, simplify the application process, 
enhance monitoring requirements, and provide more discretion at the 
State agency level to manage program operations. The intended effect of 
this rulemaking is to clarify, simplify, and streamline program 
administration in order to facilitate compliance with program 
requirements. The original comment period for this proposed rule, 
published on January 23, 2020, ends on March 23, 2020. FNS is extending 
the comment period through April 22, 2020.

DATES: The comment period of the proposed rule published January 23, 
2020 at 85 FR 4094 has been extended through April 22, 2020. To be 
assured of consideration, comments must be received on or before April 
22, 2020.

ADDRESSES: The Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, invites interested 
persons to submit written comments on this proposed rule. Comments may 
be submitted in writing by one of the following methods:
     Preferred Method: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Andrea Farmer, Chief, Community Meals Branch, Policy 
and Program Development Division, USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 
Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314.
    All written 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 
identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be 
subject to public disclosure. FNS will make the written comments 
publicly available on the internet via http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrea Farmer, Chief, Community Meals 
Branch, Policy and Program Development Division, USDA Food and 
Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-305-
2590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is 
reopening the public comment period for this proposed rule, which was 
published on January 23, 2020 at 85 FR 4094. The Coronavirus Disease 
2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks have had a strong impact on schools, state 
agencies, stakeholders and others who are working tirelessly to ensure 
children receive meals in light of school closures. USDA wants to give 
these parties, and the public at large, additional time to provide 
feedback on these proposed reforms.

    Dated: March 16, 2020.
Pamilyn Miller,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-05978 Filed 3-23-20; 8:45 am]
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