On February 17, 2016, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS or the agency) published in the Federal Register a Proposed Rule, “Enhancing Retailer Standards in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).” The Proposed Rule would make changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program regulations pertaining to the eligibility of SNAP retail food stores. The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) appreciates the opportunity to comment on this important matter and commends the USDA Food and Nutrition Service for its work on the Proposed Rule.

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