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adjusting vendor Minimum Stocking Requirements (MSR). The State Agency will assess and communicate MSR adjustments promptly to vendors, ensuring adequate food supply in times of crisis. The plan also involves modifying state-specific minimum requirements for the variety and quantity of supplemental foods that vendors must stock to be authorized. For instance, this could involve lowering minimum stocking requirements to match federal standards when state-specific requirements are excessive or implementing a federal waiver. State agencies should consider variety and quantity when developing a plan to meet minimum stocking requirements.The State Agency will assess and communicate MSR adjustments promptly to vendors, ensuring adequate food supply in times of crisis. 1. Responsibilities: a. The State Agency monitors and assesses food supply disruptions. b. Establishes and communicates adjusted MSR procedures to vendors. 2. Procedure: a. Activate the disaster recovery plan upon disaster declaration. b. Assess disaster impact on food availability and adjust MSR accordingly. c. Communicate adjusted MSR requirements promptly to vendors. d. Vendors implement adjustments and provide inventory updates. 3. Monitoring and Evaluation: a. Monitor effectiveness of adjusted MSR during disaster recovery. b. Conduct regular evaluations for continuous improvement. 4. Review and Revision: Annually review and update policy as necessary. . C. Adjusting Vendor Authorization Requirements During Emergencies 1. The State Agency will implement alternative procedures to meet annual vendor routine monitoring and compliance investigation requirements under 7 CFR 246.4(a)(14)(iv). These measures aim to maintain program integrity and ensure continued access to supplemental foods for WIC program participants. a. Remote Monitoring: Use electronic methods for vendor compliance monitoring. b. Prioritized Investigations: Focus on critical vendors for food distribution. c. Flexible Documentation: Adjust documentation requirements temporarily for quicker compliance assessments. d. Communication and Coordination: Maintain regular communication with local agencies and vendors about adjusted procedures. e. Monitoring and Evaluation: Assess effectiveness of alternative procedures during disaster recovery and conduct post-disaster evaluations. f. Review and Revision: Annual review and update of policies to align with regulatory changes and best practices. 8