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10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 302; Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program Rules (SUN Bucks)
Summer EBT Rule #1 - SUN Bucks
PRINCIPAL REASON(S) OR PURPOSE FOR PROPOSING THIS RULE: The Department proposes 10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 302; Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program Rules (SUN Bucks) consistent with 7 C.F.R. § 292.1. The proposed rules would establish regulations under which the Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence would administer the Summer EBT (SEBT) Program as authorized by the U.S.D.A. – Food and Nutrition Services (F.N.S.) on April 25, 2025. Retroactive rulemaking is permissible under 22 M.R.S. § 42(8)(A) as the update is necessary to comply with federal requirements, provides a benefit to Summer Electronic Benefit Transfers (SEBT) – SUN Bucks recipients and does not adversely impact applicants, participants, beneficiaries, or providers.
In addition, the proposed rules would effectuate the SEBT Program established for the purpose of providing nutrition assistance during the summer months for each eligible child, to ensure continued access to food when school is not in session for the summer.
TYPE OF RULE (check one): X Routine Technical ___ Major Substantive
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 22 M.R.S. §§ 42(1) and (8)(A); 42 U.S.C. 1762 § 13(A).
PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, November 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in room Maine A/B, 109 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME Augusta, ME 04330. Please note, guest parking is available on the Capitol Street side of the building and where guests may enter the building.
The Department requests that any interested party requiring special arrangements to attend the hearing contact the agency person listed above before Monday, November 10, 2025.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Written public comments may be submitted via the link at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking.
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON:
Evan Denno, SNAP Program Manager
Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Family Independence
109 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04330-6841
Phone: (207) 446-3201/Fax: (207) 287-3455
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Proposed
Office: Office for Family Independence
Routine technical
Email: Evan.Denno@maine.gov
Public hearing: -
Meeting location:
Room Maine A/B, 109 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME Augusta, ME 04330. Please note, guest parking is available on the Capitol Street side of the building and where guests may enter the building. The Department requests that any interested party requiring special arrangements to attend the hearing contact the agency person listed above before Monday, November 10, 2025.
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