Public Comment on Chapter 3: Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: November 20, 2024 - December 27, 2024
Event Type: Public Comment

The amended rule replaces outdated terms and updates definitions as well as reorganizes for readability and clarity. Additionally, it adds language pertaining to The Emergency Food Assistance Program Fund, established as a nonlapsing fund to support the emergency food assistance program administered by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Money in the fund must be expended as allocated by the Legislature to support the emergency food assistance program administered by the department. The fund may receive money from any source, including grants, gifts, bequests and donations. The rule will establish the purpose and acceptable uses of the fund, as well as protocols for grant submission including content and timelines.

COMMENT DEADLINE: 12/27/2024, Send comments to contact below.

12/16/2024 Public Hearing Information

Contact Name: Gustav Nelson
Contact Phone: 207-287-7513
Contact Email: gustav.nelson@maine.gov

Related Documents: Fact Sheet (DOCX)

Proposed Draft Rules for Chapter 3 (DOCX)