United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2012_register executive 2012-01-11 article Proposed Rules D09002ee1c7fdc998 D09002ee1c7fdca24 United States Department of Agriculture originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency United States Food and Nutrition Service originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency This rule proposes to amend regulations for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). The changes are intended to simplify and improve the administration of and expand access to FDPIR, and promote conformity with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). First, the Department proposes an amendment that would eliminate household resources from consideration when determining FDPIR eligibility. Second, to more closely align FDPIR and SNAP regulations, the Department proposes to expand the current FDPIR income deduction for Medicare Part B Medical Insurance and Part D Prescription Drug Coverage premiums to include other monthly medical expenses in excess of $35 for households with elderly and/or disabled members. This rule also proposes to establish an income deduction for shelter and utility expenses. Finally, the Department proposes verification requirements related to the proposed income deductions and revisions to the household reporting requirements that will more closely align FDPIR and SNAP regulations. 77 FR 1642 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2012-01-11/2012-391 2012-391 fr11ja12-12 RIN 0584-AE05 3410-30-P FNS-2011-0036 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2012-01-11/2012-391 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-01-11/html/2012-391.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-01-11/pdf/2012-391.pdf Administrative Practice and Procedure Food Assistance Programs Grant Programs Social Programs Indians Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Surplus Agricultural Commodities 8 p. 1642 1649 77 FR 1642 Title 7 Part 253 7 CFR Part 253 RIN 0584-AE05 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Income Deductions and Resource Eligibility; Federal Register Vol. 77, Issue PRORULE 2012-391 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service 2012-04-10 FNS-2011-0036 3410-30-P 2012-391 Proposed rule.

This rule proposes to amend regulations for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). The changes are intended to simplify and improve the administration of and expand access to FDPIR, and promote conformity with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). First, the Department proposes an amendment that would eliminate household resources from consideration when determining FDPIR eligibility. Second, to more closely align FDPIR and SNAP regulations, the Department proposes to expand the current FDPIR income deduction for Medicare Part B Medical Insurance and Part D Prescription Drug Coverage premiums to include other monthly medical expenses in excess of $35 for households with elderly and/or disabled members. This rule also proposes to establish an income deduction for shelter and utility expenses. Finally, the Department proposes verification requirements related to the proposed income deductions and revisions to the household reporting requirements that will more closely align FDPIR and SNAP regulations.

To be assured of consideration, comments must be received on or before April 10, 2012. Dana Rasmussen by telephone at (703) 305-2662. Administrative Practice and Procedure Food Assistance Programs Grant Programs Social Programs Indians Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Surplus Agricultural Commodities Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Income Deductions and Resource Eligibility , http://www.regulations.gov Regulations.gov Vol. 77, no. 7 Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 2012-01-11 continuing daily deposited born digital 275 p. Table of Contents: AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: KF70.A2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2012-01-11 P0b002ee18171d025 0097-6326 0042-1219 0364-1406 769-004-00000-9 000582072 f:fr11ja12 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2012-01-11 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-01-11/pdf/FR-2012-01-11.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-01-11/xml/FR-2012-01-11.xml fdlp 1591 1856 DGPO 2012-01-11 2024-06-03 FR-2012-01-11 machine generated eng FR FR-2012-01-11 77 7