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Resource | Policy Information Collection: Renewing Burden Number 0584-0293

This is a revision to a currently approved collection to prevent a lapse in OMB approval of data collection. This collection allows for Food Distribution Programs, such as the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), to run effectively.

03/19/2026
Resource | Policy Information Collection: SNAP Trafficking Controls and Fraud Investigations (Card Replacement)

This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection. This information collection announces the intent of the Food and Nutrition Service to revise and report on the activities associated with the replacement of multiple Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, as well as the monitoring and notices associated with excessive requests for replacement SNAP EBT cards.

03/11/2026
Resource | Policy Modifying the FNS Instruction 113-1: Civil Rights Compliance and Enforcement - Nutrition Programs and Activities

This memorandum seeks to ensure that current Food and Nutrition Service guidance pertaining to federal civil rights and nondiscrimination obligations remains aligned with applicable laws, regulations, executive orders and directives relevant to the agency’s 16 nutrition assistance programs.

03/03/2026
Basic page SNAP E&T Program Administration Resources

Find essential tools to help SNAP state agencies meet program requirements and deliver an efficient and effective SNAP E&T program.

02/09/2026
Resource | Policy Proposed Information Collection Comment Request: Study Classifying and Measuring Household Food Waste

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

01/23/2026
Resource | Policy SEBT 01-2026: Promoting Integrity in the Summer EBT Program

This memorandum provides Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) agencies information on program oversight and expectations for the 2026 plans for operations and management (POM) and program implementation.

12/05/2025
Resource | Policy Information Collection - Waivers and State Plans (WiSP)

This is a new information collection for the Waivers and State Plans (WiSP) application.

09/25/2025
Resource | Policy Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Spring 2025

This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the USDA in conformance with Executive Orders 12866, “Regulatory Planning and Review,” 13563, “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,” 14192, “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation,” and 14219, “Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's “Department of Government Efficiency” Deregulatory Initiative.” 

09/22/2025
Resource | Policy Request for Information: Ultra-Processed Foods - Extension of Comment Period

FDA and USDA (we) are extending the comment period for the notice that appeared in the Federal Register of July 25, 2025. In the notice, we requested data and information to help develop a uniform definition of ultra-processed foods. In response to requests for an extension, we are extending the comment period until Oct. 23, 2025, to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments.

09/19/2025
Resource | Policy Fiscal Year 2026 D-SNAP Income Eligibility Standards

This memorandum provides the fiscal year 2026 income standards and maximum allotments for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). State agencies may use these standards to determine eligibility for D-SNAP, as well as the maximum allotment for eligible households may receive based on their size.

09/16/2025
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