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CONSULTATION WITH INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS (ITOs) State agencies are required to consult with Tribes about the SNAP State Plan of Operations, which includes the E&T State Plan, per 7 CFR 272.2(b) and 272.2(e)(7). The consultations must pertain to the unique needs of Tribal members. State agencies are required to document the availability of E&T programs for Tribal members living on reservations in accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6)(xiii). The goal of this section is to describe how the State agency consulted with Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), describe the results of the consultation, and document the availability of E&T programs for Tribal members living on reservations. Did the State agency consult with ITOs in the State? Yes Yes, but not all ITOs No There are no ITOs in my State Explain why certain ITOs were not consulted and specify the name of the ITOs that were not consulted. All ITOs within the State of Arizona were invited to the March 24, 2025, consultation. An Executive Summary was sent to all ITOs, providing the State Plan information before the meeting. The following ITOs did not choose to attend: Ak Chin Indian Community, Cocopah Tribe of Arizona, Colorado River Indian Tribes, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, Havasupai Tribe, Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Quechan Tribe, San Carlos Apache Tribe, San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tonto Apache Tribe, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Yavapai-Apache Nation, Yavapai-Prescott Tribe, and Zuni Pueblo. There was also a consultation scheduled for March 25, 2025, but none of the ITOs attended. List the ITOs consulted and describe the outcomes of the consultation(s). Provide specific examples of how the State agency incorporated feedback from ITOs into the design of the E&T program (e.g. unique supportive service, new component, in-demand occupation). Include the title of the person you consulted and the date. Date Name of ITO Title(s) of Person Consulted Outcome of Consultation 03/24/2025 Gila River Indian Community Senior Assistant General Counsel at Gila River Indian Community In collaboration with the Arizona Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) and DERS’ Tribal Liaison, ITO consultations engaged Arizona’s Tribal Leaders in a collaborative discussion regarding the FY25 State Plan. Advance notice was provided, with an executive summary encouraging Tribal Leaders to review before the consultation in preparation to assist the agency by offering 1/27/26, 9:53 AM State Plan AZ FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-azfy26stateplan//index.html 15/130