PURPOSE: This rule incorporates the federal regulations published in 7 CFR part 230, governing the Nonfood Assistance Program, which implement P.L. 94-105. State responsibilities for program administration and the role of the division in planning equipment acquisition are outlined. Specific procurement standards and property management requirements are incorporated into the regulations.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.

1. (1) This rule details state and local responsibilities, as outlined in 7 CFR part 230, for administering the Food Service Equipment Assistance Program. Specific areas in this rule include use of funds, requirements for participation, reimbursement payments, claims for reimbursement, management evaluations and audits, procurement standards, and property management requirements. 7 CFR part 230 is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule as published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, as published in August 2021. A copy of this regulation can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Division of Financial and Administrative Services, Food and Nutrition Services Section, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at h t t p s : / / d e s e. m o . g ov / g ove r n m e n t a l - affairs/dese-administrative-rules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not include any later amendments or additions.

AUTHORITY: sections 161.092 and 178.430, RSMo 2016.* This rule was previously filed as 5 CSR 40-680.035. Original rule filed Oct. 14, 1976, effective Feb. 1, 1977. Amended: Filed Aug. 16, 1979, effective Nov. 12, 1979. Amended: Filed June 26, 1980, effective Nov. 17, 1980. Amended: Filed April 26, 1982, effective Aug. 13, 1982. Amended: Filed Aug. 19, 2021, effective March 30, 2022.

*Original authority: 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 2002, 2003, 2013, 2014, and 178.430, RSMo 1963.