Action:
Repeal food stamp regulations and replace with a comprehensive new regulation
Action 1902
General Information
| Action Summary |
The purpose of the proposed action is to repeal three regulations and promulgate a new regulation for determining eligibility and benefit level for the Food Stamp Program. The new regulation will establish calculation methods for determining monthly income, require use of a standard amount for telephone expenses, and establish a process for administrative hearings to determine when intentional acts have been committed. Regulations 22 VAC 40-20, 22 VAC 40-540, and 22 VAC 40-600 will be repealed and provisions incorporated into the proposed regulation, 22 VAC 40-601. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
22 VAC 40-601 |
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program |
Promulgate New Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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22 VAC 40 - 20 |
Food Stamp Program - Income Conversion Method |
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22 VAC 40 - 540 |
Allowance of Telephone Costs in the Food Stamp Program |
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22 VAC 40 - 600 |
Food Stamp Program Administrative Disqualification Hearings |
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [000858] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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3429
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NOIRA
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/25/2006. |
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3686
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Proposed
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/03/2006. |
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3941
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2007. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Celestine Jackson
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Program Specialist
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Address:
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Division of Benefit Programs
7 North 8th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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celestine.jackson@dss.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)726-7376
FAX: (804)726-7356
TDD: (800)828-1120
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