### Question
Can you define what interoperability means?


### Answer
**Interoperability** is defined as the following in *7 U.S.C. § 2016*:

> a system that enables program benefits in the form of an electronic benefit transfer card to be redeemed in any State

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2016*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM**

