The United States appeals from that portion of Judge Brieant’s order, 598 F.Supp. 19, granting summary judgment and holding that the Department of Agriculture is not authorized to charge interest on debts arising out of the Food Stamp Program, 7 U.S.C. § 2011 to 7 U.S.C. § 2029 (1982), due it from the Department of Social Services of the State of New York.

We affirm for substantially the reasons stated in the district court’s opinion.