In addition to the definitions set out in Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Subchapter A and 7 CFR Parts 210, 215, 220, 225, and 226, the following words, names, and terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
  (1) Appellant--A person who files an appeal.
  (2) CFR--Code of Federal Regulations.
  (3) FND--Food and Nutrition Division of the department.
  (4) FND Program--Any of the federal food and nutrition programs administered by FND which include the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Special Milk Program (SMP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
  (5) Notice of action--A letter sent by the department by certified mail, return receipt (or the equivalent private delivery service) or by email that describes an action proposed or taken by the department regarding program reimbursement or participation.
  (6) Review official--The administrative law judge who, pursuant to §1.18 of this title (relating to Administrative Law Judges), conducts the appeal on an action before the department.

Source Note: The provisions of this §26.201 adopted to be effective November 27, 2022, 47 TexReg 7660