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346 action and to have SNAP benefits restored to their previous level. If the 10-day period ends on a weekend or a holiday and a request is received the day after the weekend or holiday, the Agency will consider the request to be timely. Adoptive Parent An individual who becomes a parent to a child through the process of adoption. The individual legally takes on all the responsibilities and rights of being a parent to a child who is not biologically related to the individual. Advance Notice Period The period of time between the date of adverse action notification and the date the adverse action become effective. Adverse Action Any action to reduce or terminate a household’s SNAP benefits within the certification period. Agency Error Claim Any claim for an overpayment caused by an action or failure to take action by the Agency. Allotment The total value of SNAP benefits a SNAP household is authorized to receive during each month or other time period. Analysis The process of classifying data, such as by areas of program requirements or use of error-prone profiles, to provide a basis for studying the data and determining trends including significant characteristics and their relationships. Applicant A household member who has, directly or through an authorized representative, filed an application form for SNAP benefits and whose application has not been disposed of by a finding of eligible or ineligible by the Agency. Application Form A form designed or approved by FNS, which is completed by a household member or authorized representative; or for households consisting solely of public assistance or general assistance recipients, it may also mean the application form used to apply for public assistance or general assistance, including attachments approved by FNS, which is completed by a household member or authorized representative. Approval Case action taken to authorize SNAP benefits when all eligibility criteria are met. Assessment An in-depth evaluation of employability skills coupled with counseling on how and where to search for employment. If combined with work experience, employment search or training, an assessment of this nature could constitute part of an approvable employment and training component.