; and (2) have no earned income. (b) Certification period The certification period for participants in ESAP shall be 36 months. (c) Income and other data verification (1) In general A State agency determining the eligibility for an applicant household under ESAP shall, notwithstanding section 11(e)(3)— (A) to the maximum extent practicable, use data matching for income verification and household size; and (B) allow self-declaration by the household of the information required under section 273.2(f) of title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), subject to household certification after verification of the information provided that relates to eligibility factors and that the State agency determines is questionable. (2) Accountability and fraud prevention In carrying out paragraph (1), a State agency shall establish accountability and fraud protection measures to deter fraud and ensure the integrity of ESAP and the supplemental nutrition assistance program. (d) Interviews Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(A), for recertification of a household under ESAP, the State agency shall not require an interview unless requested by the household, which may be conducted virtually. (e) Guidance Before establishment of ESAP under subsection (a), the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service shall develop guidance for States, after consultation with States, to carry out ESAP, including— (1) general implementation guidelines; (2) reporting requirements; (3) quality control requirements