Federal Register #2026-10466

Renewal of SNAP Retailer Incentive Waiver Request Information Collection

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection process for SNAP Retailer Incentive Waiver Requests. - Government Buyer: - USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Retailer Policy Division - Scope and Purpose: - Renewal of the process allowing SNAP-authorized retailers and partnering organizations to request waivers to offer incentives to SNAP recipients at authorized store locations - Incentives are designed to encourage healthier food purchases in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs are involved; this is an information collection activity - Service: Collection of detailed waiver request information from approximately 15 respondents annually, covering about 800 retailers - Information required includes: retailer details, operation dates, locations, foods incentivized, incentive model, and program goals - Notable Requirements: - Waiver requests must comply with SNAP equal treatment provisions - Waiver submissions are processed through a streamlined online system - No data collection from SNAP households; only from retailers and partners - Estimated Burden: - 15 hours annually for 15 respondents - Period of Performance: - Waivers are generally granted for three years; the current renewal is valid until the next review cycle - Places of Performance: - SNAP authorized retailer locations nationwide - USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314

Description

This notice is a renewal of an existing information collection related to SNAP retailers requesting waivers to offer incentives to SNAP recipients. The incentives aim to encourage healthier food purchases at SNAP authorized retailer locations. The collection burden affects SNAP retailers and private or governmental entities partnering with SNAP stores, with no data collection activities for SNAP households. The waiver process involves submitting specific information about the incentive program to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).

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