PART 254—ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR INDIAN HOUSEHOLDS IN OKLAHOMA Authority: Pub. L. 97-98, sec. 1338; Pub. L. 95-113. Source: 49 FR 32756, Aug. 16, 1984, unless otherwise noted. § 254.1 General purpose. This part sets the requirement under which USDA Foods (available under part 250 of this chapter) may be distributed to households residing in FNS service areas in Oklahoma. This part also sets the conditions for administration of the Food Distribution Program by eligible Oklahoma tribes determined capable by the Department. [49 FR 32756, Aug. 16, 1984, as amended at 89 FR 87258, Oct. 31, 2024] § 254.2 Definitions. (a) Exercises governmental jurisdiction (b) FNS service area (c) Food Distribution Program (d) Indian tribal household (e) Indian tribal organization (ITO) (f) Overissuance (g) State agency [49 FR 32756, Aug. 16, 1984, as amended at 59 FR 1449, Jan. 11, 1994; 64 FR 73385, Dec. 30, 1999; 89 FR 87258, Oct. 31, 2024] § 254.3 Administration by an ITO. (a) Applicability of part 253. (b) Section 253.4 Administration, does not apply and is replaced by § 254.3. (c) Federal administration. (d) ITO administration. (e) Qualification as an ITO. (The information collection requirements contained in paragraph (e) were approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0584-0316) § 254.4 Application by an ITO. (a) Application to FNS Regional Office. (b) Tribal capability. (i) Order and properly store USDA Foods, (ii) Certify eligible households, (iii) Arrange for physical issuance of USDA Foods, (iv) Keep appropriate records and submit required reports, (v) Budget and account for administrative funds, (vi) Determine the food preferences of households, and (vii) Conduct on-site reviews of certification and distribution procedures and practices. (2) FNS shall make a determination of potential ITO capability within 60 days of receipt of a completed application for the Food Distribution Program. FNS may, however, extend the period for determination of ITO capability if FNS finds that a given ITO's eligibility under § 254.3 is difficult to establish. (3) FNS shall, if requested by an ITO which has been determined by FNS to be potentially capable of administering a Food Distribution Program, provide the ITO's designees with appropriate training and technical assistance to prepare the ITO to take over program administration. In determining what training and technical assistance are necessary, FNS shall consult with the ITO and other sources, such as the BIA. (c) Most capable tribe. (The information collection requirements contained in paragaph (a) were approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0584-0316) [49 FR 32756, Aug. 16, 1984, as amended at 89 FR 87258, Oct. 31, 2024] § 254.5 Household eligibility. (a) Certification procedures. (b) Eligible households. (The information collection requirements contained in paragraph (a) were approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0584-0316) [49 FR 32756, Aug. 16, 1984, as amended at 64 FR 1098, Jan. 8, 1999; 89 FR 87258, Oct. 31, 2024]