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way commute), unless the participant has voluntarily elected to relocate. H. Inability to participate due to domestic violence when the person is unable to participate due to physical injuries or psychological effects of abuse; because of legal proceedings counseling or other activities related to abuse; because the abuser actively interferes with the individual's participation; because the location puts the individual at risk; or for other Good Cause related to domestic violence. Reasonable and verifiable evidence may be required by SNAP E&T. I. Other circumstances beyond the control of the participant or that a reasonable person would consider to be Good Cause. It is the responsibility of the participant to demonstrate that Good Cause exists and to provide documentation or other proof of Good Cause when requested. Failure to do so to the satisfaction of the Department will result in disqualification. Describe the State agency's process to determine good cause if there is not an appropriate and available opening for an E&T participant. This is not applicable since Maine's E&T program is voluntary. 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan ME FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mefy26stateplan//index.html 23/68