📊USDA SNAP Database Regulation
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Summary
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108, notice is hereby given that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposes to create a new system of records (SOR) entitled USDA/FNS-15, "National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database." This system is owned, administered, and secured by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The primary purposes of this system are to validate the accuracy of eligibility determinations and strengthen SNAP and government program integrity.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
Business Impact
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The creation of the SNAP Information Database involves compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses, especially those involved in government contracts and data sharing, as stated in the summary and supplementary information. Entities interacting with USDA/FNS must adhere to data protection standards while ensuring program integrity.