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356 the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. Ineligible The inability to receive SNAP benefits due to the household not meeting the eligibility requirements. Intentional Program Violation (IPV) Any violations which consist of having intentionally: (1) Made a false or misleading statement, or misrepresented, concealed or withheld facts; or (2) Committed any act that constitutes a violation of SNAP, SNAP regulations, or any State statute for the purpose of using, presenting, transferring, acquiring, receiving, possessing or trafficking of SNAP benefits or EBT cards. Interview An official and confidential discussion between Agency staff and the household or its authorized representative of the SNAP household’s circumstances in order to determine SNAP eligibility. An interview is necessary to identify verification that may be needed and to advise the SNAP household of the deadline for returning the verification to the Agency. IPV Claim Any claim for an overpayment or trafficking resulting from an individual committing an IPV. Issuance of Benefits The distribution of SNAP benefits to certified households within a prescribed time frame. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) Non-citizens who are lawfully authorized to live permanently in the United States. This category also includes “Amerasian immigrants” as defined under §584 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 1988. Limited English Proficient (LEP) An individual who does not speak English as his/her primary language and who has limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English. Live-in Attendant An individual who resides in a SNAP household to provide medical, housekeeping, child care, or other similar personal services. Local County Office An office located in any of the 46 counties in the state of South Carolina. Low-income Household A household whose annual income does not exceed 125 percent of the Office of Management and Budget poverty guidelines.