New Mexico Register / Volume XXXIV, Issue 9 / May 16,
2023
The Human Services Department through Income Support Division (ISD) is proposing Amend/Repeal/Replace to rules 8.102.100 NMAC Definitions and Acronyms, 8.102.520.9 NMAC Eligibility Policy-Income, 8.106.100 NMAC Definitions and Acronyms, 8.106.520 NMAC Eligibility Policy-Income, 8.139.100 NMAC General Provisions for the Food Stamp Program, 8.139.520 NMAC Eligibility Policy/Income and Deductions, 8.139.527 NMAC Income and Resources Excluded by Federal Law. Changes in the rule are to update language, incorporate standardized rule language, correcting citation format.
Specifically, the changes include:
Repeal/replace to comply with
federal regulations as well as NMAC rule requirements. (Specifically, section 7
& 8).
8.102.520 NMAC
Repeal/replace to comply with
federal regulations as well as NMAC rule requirements. (Specifically, section
9).
Repeal/replace to comply with
federal regulations as well as NMAC rule requirements. (Specifically, section 7
& 8).
Repeal/replace to comply with
federal regulations as well as NMAC rule requirements. (Specifically, section
9).
8.139.100 NMAC
Repeal/replace to comply with
federal regulations as well as NMAC rule requirements. (Specifically, section 7
& 8).
8.139.520 NMAC
Repeal/replace to comply with
federal regulations as well as NMAC rule requirements.
8.139.527 NMAC
Repeal/replace to comply with
federal regulations as well as NMAC rule requirements.
Regulations issued pursuant
to the act are contained in 7 CFR 270-282 and 45 CFR Parts 200-299. State Authority for administering the food
stamp program is contained in Chapter 27 NMSA, 1978. Administration of the Human Services
Department (HSD), including its authority to promulgate regulations, is
governed by Chapter 9, Article 8, NMSA 1978 (Repl. 1983).
A public hearing to receive testimony on this proposed rule will be held virtually, pursuant to Section 14-4-5.6 NMSA 1978, will be held on June 20, 2023, 11:00 a.m-12:00 p.m.
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All Written comment may be dropped off by 5:00 pm, June 20, 2023 at the HSD Sandoval County Field Office, 4363 Jager Dr., Rio Rancho, NM 87144.
Individuals wishing to testify may contact the Income Support Division (ISD), P.O. Box 2348, Santa Fe, NM 87504- 2348, or by calling 505-396-0313. This register and the proposed changes are available on the HSD website at Income Support Division Registers | New Mexico Human Services Department state.nm.us). If you do not have internet access, a copy of the proposed rules may be requested by contacting the Income Support Department P.O. Box 2348, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2348 or by calling (505) 396-0313.
If you are a person with a disability and you require this information in an alternative format, or you require a special accommodation to participate in any HSD public hearing, program, or service, please contact the American Disabilities Act Coordinator, at Office-505-709-5468, Fax-505-827-6286 or through the New Mexico Relay system, toll free at #711. The Department requests at least a 10-day advance notice to provide requested alternative formats and special accommodations.
Individuals who do not wish to attend the hearing may submit written or recorded comments. Written or recorded comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing, June 20, 2023. Please send comments to: Human Services Department, P.O. Box 2348, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2348.
Recorded comments may be left at (505) 396-0313. You may send comments electronically to: HSD- isdrules@hsd.nm.gov. Written and recorded comments will be posted to the agency’s website within 3 days of receipt. All comments will be given the same consideration as oral testimony made at the public hearing.