7 C.F.R. § 276.6

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 276.6 - Good cause
(a) When a State agency has failed to comply with provisions of the Act, the regulations issued pursuant to the Act, or the FNS-approved State Plan of Operation, and, thus, is subject to the suspension/disallowance and injunctive relief provisions in §§ 276.4 and 276.5 , FNS may determine that the State had good cause for the noncompliance. FNS shall evaluate good cause in these situations on a case-by-case basis, based on any one of the following criteria:
(1) Natural disasters or civil disorders that adversely affect Program operations;
(2) Strikes by State agency staff;
(3) Change in SNAP or other Federal or State programs that result in a substantial adverse impact upon a State agency's management of the Program; and
(4) Any other circumstances in which FNS determines good cause to exist.
(b) If FNS determines that food cause existed for a State agency's failure to comply with required provisions and standards, FNS shall not suspend or disallow administrative funds nor seek injunctive relief to compel compliance with the provisions and standards.

7 C.F.R. §276.6

Amdt. 168, 45 FR 77263, Nov. 21, 1980