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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. On June 30, 2025 Department of Workforce Services (DWS) Tribal Liaison Gerald Gappmayer sent out consultation letters to the Navajo Nation, Skull Valley Band of Goshute, Confederated Tribes of the Goshute, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray, Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation, San Juan Southern Paiute, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. The letters included drafts of our SNAP Ed, Disaster SNAP, and SNAP Employment and Training state plans. The letters indicated that DWS would be attending the Native American Summit at Utah State University and requested that we have the opportunity to meet with the tribes for their feedback on our plans. On July 31, 2025- August 1, 2025 the Utah Bureau of Indian Affairs hosted their annual Native American Summit. July 31 was reserved for a Government to Government session allowing state entities to engage with each of the tribal nations. DWS Tribal Liaison Gerald Gappmayer and SNAP Program Manager Jennifer Reynolds attended. During the Government to Government sessions, DWS was able to meet with the following tribal nations: The Navajo Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Goshute, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray and the Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation. 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 07/31/2025 Navajo Nation: Marilyn Holly, Ronalda Joe, Cindy Mott Red Mesa Chapter Vice President, Nedda Chico, Red Mesa Chapter Manager, Regional The Navajo Nation wanted to know what outreach with eligibility is happening in their communities. We discussed coordination that takes place in Montezuma Creek and 1/29/26, 10:24 AM State Plan UT FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-utfy26stateplan//index.html 9/56