Federal Register #2026-06748

Request for Information: Federal Claims Collection Methods for SNAP Recipient Debts

This opportunity concerns the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking public comment on information collection methods for federal claims collection related to delinquent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipient debts. - Government Buyer: - Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), U.S. Department of Agriculture - OEMs and Vendors: - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are specified, as this is an administrative and reporting-focused request - Products/Services Requested: - Administrative services for SNAP debt collection, including: - Reading and responding to notices - Handling inquiries and appeals - Automated data processing - Recordkeeping and annual certification by state agencies - Estimated 547,650 annual responses and 47,179 total burden hours - Unique or Notable Requirements: - State agencies must certify the validity of debts annually - Records must be retained for at least three years - Activities are mandated by federal regulations and focus on compliance, not procurement of goods or commercial services - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Main contracting office: Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, 5th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314 - Additional place of performance: San Leandro, California

Description

This notice from the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the Department of Agriculture invites public comment on a proposed information collection related to federal claims collection methods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipient debts. The collection is a reinstatement with revision of a previously expired collection and involves the processes and burden associated with initiating and conducting federal collection actions against delinquent SNAP debts. The notice details the estimated burden hours for both debtors and state agencies, including activities such as reading notices, inquiries, appeals, and automated data processing tasks. Comments are due by June 8, 2026.

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