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-- USDA United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Park Office Center 3101 Park Center Drive Alexandria VA 22302 MAR 1 2 2019 SUBJECT: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of2018 - Section 4004 - Information Memorandum TO: Regional Administrators Food and Nutrition Service The attached questions and answers provide policy clarifications to address State agency concerns regarding the Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) February 8, 2019, Information Memorandum which discussed Section 4004 ofthe Agriculture Improvement Act of2018 (the Act). FNS is releasing this memorandum as formal guidance for use by Regional Offices and State agencies as they implement the provisions of Section 4004. We are committed to providing ongoing technical assistance to States on issues related to the requirements of the Act. This memorandum comprises part ofa series ofimplementation questions and answers and FNS anticipates additional question and answer documents will be forthcoming. If further questions related to the implementation of this provision arise, please contact Mary Rose Conroy at maryrose.conroy@fns.usda.gov. *~--­ Lizbeth Silbermann Director Program Development Division USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts. incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or