Under IC 4-22-2-24, notice is hereby given that on September 4, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at the Indiana Government Center South, 402 West Washington Street, Conference Center Room 5, Indianapolis, Indiana, the Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services Administration will hold a public hearing on the Division of Family Resource's (DFR) proposed food stamp rule, LSA Document #08-278.

The proposed rule under IC 4-22-2-24(d)(3) is an internal state policy change, which implements a 30 day application process for food stamp applicants. It also allows DFR to accept electronic signatures and provides more clarification of the application process. There are no additional requirements or costs to regulated entities.

Anyone who wishes to comment on the proposed rule may attend the public hearing or submit written comments to: FSSA – Division of Family Resources, Attention: Dave Smalley, 402 West Washington Street, Room W363 MS09, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Correspondence should be identified in the following manner: COMMENTS RE: LSA DOCUMENT #08-278 PROPOSED FOOD STAMP RULE. All written comments concerning the rule received by DFR, and the proposed rule, will be available for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Indiana Government Center South, 402 West Washington Street, Room W451 (Legal Division), Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

If an accommodation is required to allow an individual with a disability to participate in this public hearing, please contact René Wyatt-Foston at (317) 232-4640 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Copies of these rules are now on file at the Indiana Government Center South, 402 West Washington Street, Room W451 and Legislative Services Agency, One North Capitol, Suite 325, Indianapolis, Indiana and are open for public inspection.