[December 9, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 236)]
[Unified Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA)
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Office of the Commissioner
20 CFR Ch. III
Semiannual Unified Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Social Security Administration.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 (as amended by E.O. 13258)
entitled Regulatory Planning and Review, issued September 30, 1993, and
the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-354) require each
Federal agency to publish semiannually a brief description of all
regulatory actions under development or review, expected to be under
development or review for the next 12 months, or completed since the
previous publication of the agenda. Our last agenda of regulations was
published May 13, 2002.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about a
specific regulatory action, contact the person identified as the agency
contact for that action. Comments or inquiries of a general nature
should be directed to Georgia E. Myers, Regulations Officer, Social
Security Administration, 2109 West Low Rise Building, 6401 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401; Telephone (410) 965-3632 or TTY
(410) 966-5609.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Social Security Administration (SSA)
administers the retirement, survivors, and disability insurance
programs under title II of the Social Security Act (the Act), the
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program under title XVI of the Act,
and Special Benefits to Certain World War II Veterans under title VIII
of the Act. Our regulations generally do not impose burdens on the
private sector or on State, local, or tribal governments. Our
regulations document the rules under which we make eligibility
determinations and set forth both the responsibilities of the Agency
towards the public and beneficiaries' rights and responsibilities under
the programs we administer.
Our regulatory efforts can be placed into one of the following
three categories: (1) legislative implementation; (2) program
changes to improve SSA service to the public; and (3) improvements
or clarifications to enhance effective stewardship of SSA programs.
We continue to seek legislative improvements for the programs
we administer. However, because of the complexity of our programs,
statutory language is rarely detailed enough to govern the actions
of agency adjudicative decision-makers. Supporting regulations are
often required. In some instances, Congress directs SSA to issue
implementing regulations. For other legislative provisions, SSA
regulations provide program information to applicants for benefits,
current beneficiaries and their legal counsels.
Included in our agenda are items that will amend our
regulations to include more provisions of ``The Ticket to Work and
Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999,'' (Pub. L. 106-170), which
was signed on December 17, 1999. Among the provisions still
requiring regulations are provisions that will suspend continuing
disability reviews based on work activity and expedite
reinstatement of disability benefits terminated due to work
activity.
We continue to work diligently to improve our program benefit
regulations and to develop partnerships with large segments of the
community of interest groups concerned about Social Security
programs. The remainder of our Unified Agenda reflects such
improvements and clarifications.
For this edition of SSA's regulatory agenda, the most
important significant regulatory actions are included in The
Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the
Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the
table of contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold
reference, which directs the reader to the appropriate sequence
number in part II.
The fall 2002 regulatory agenda for the Social Security
Administration follows.
Dated: October 3, 2002.
Georgia E. Myers,
SSA Regulations Officer.
Social Security Administration--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3813 Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Mental Disorders (886P)..................... 0960-AF69
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Social Security Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3814 Revised Medical Criteria for Endocrine Disorders (436P)............................. 0960-AD78
3815 Supplemental Standards for Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Social Security 0960-AE48
Administration (601P)...............................................................
3816 Deeming of Income From an Ineligible Spouse to an Eligible Individual and an 0960-AE50
Eligible Child (606P)...............................................................
3817 Title VI (Civil Rights Act (1964)), Title IX (Education Amend. (1972)), 0960-AE63
Rehabilitation Act (1973), and Age Discrimination Act (1975) in Programs/Activities
Receiving Financial Assistance by SSA (617P)........................................
3818 Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Social Security Programs or Activities (661P)... 0960-AE78
3819 Federal Salary Offset (Withholding a Portion of a Federal Employee's Salary To 0960-AE89
Collect a Delinquent Debt Owed to the Social Security Administration) (721P) (Reg
Plan Seq No. 157)...................................................................
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3820 Administrative Wage Garnishment (To Repay a Debt Owed to the Social Security 0960-AE92
Administration) (724P) (Reg Plan Seq No. 158).......................................
3821 Work Activity Standard as a Basis for Review of an Individual's Disabled Status 0960-AE93
(Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999) (725P).................
3822 Evidence Requirement for Assignment of Social Security Administration Numbers (SSNs) 0960-AF05
and Assignment of SSNs for Nonwork Purposes (751P) (Reg Plan Seq No. 159)...........
3823 Medical Equivalence for Adults and Children (787P).................................. 0960-AF19
3824 Expedited Reinstatement of Disability Benefits (Ticket to Work and Work Incentives 0960-AF21
Improvement Act) (790P).............................................................
3825 SSI Trusts and Transfers of Resources (791P)........................................ 0960-AF22
3826 Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Genitourinary Disorders (802P).............. 0960-AF30
3827 Revised Medical Criteria of Evaluating Impairments Affecting Multiple Body Systems 0960-AF32
(803P)..............................................................................
3828 Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Immune System Disorders (804P).............. 0960-AF33
3829 Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Special Senses and Speech Disorders (805P).. 0960-AF34
3830 Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Neurological Disorders (806P)............... 0960-AF35
3831 Wage Reports and Pension Information (809P)......................................... 0960-AF38
3832 Filing Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act and the Military Personnel and 0960-AF39
Civilian Employees Claims Act (785P)................................................
3833 Disability Insurance Program Demonstration Project Authority (Ticket to Work and 0960-AF41
Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999) (789P).....................................
3834 Revisions to the Medical-Vocational Guidelines (823P)............................... 0960-AF47
3835 Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders (826P)............. 0960-AF48
3836 Non-Payment of Monthly Social Security Benefits to Aliens Residing in the United 0960-AF56
States Who Are Not Lawfully Present (849P)..........................................
3837 Determining Disability for an Individual with Drug Addiction or Alcoholism (851P)... 0960-AF57
3838 Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Respiratory System Disorders (859P)......... 0960-AF58
3839 Amendments to Annual Earnings Test Regulations (866P)............................... 0960-AF62
3840 Revising the Rules on Consideration of Work History in Determining Whether an 0960-AF64
Individual is Disabled (875P).......................................................
3841 Revising the Rules on the Steps for Evaluating Disability (894P).................... 0960-AF65
3842 Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Growth Disorders (444P)..................... 0960-AF67
3843 Clarification of the Disability Exclusion (915P).................................... 0960-AF71
3844 Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans; Reporting Requirements, 0960-AF72
Suspension and Termination Events, Overpayments, and Administrative Review Process
(922P)..............................................................................
3845 Continued Payment of Benefits to Certain Individuals Who Medically Recover While 0960-AF75
Participating in Certain Vocational Rehabilitation Programs (926P)..................
3846 Stepchild Entitlement and Termination Requirements (934P)........................... 0960-AF78
3847 Claimant Identification Pilot Projects (937P) (Reg Plan Seq No. 160)................ 0960-AF79
3848 Representative Payment Under Titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act 0960-AF83
(949P) (Reg Plan Seq No. 161).......................................................
3849 Removal of Clothing from the Definitions of Income and In-Kind Support and 0960-AF84
Maintenance, Exclusions of One Automobile and Household Goods and Personal Effects
Under SSI from Resources (950P) (Reg Plan Seq No. 162)..............................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Social Security Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3850 Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Hematologic Disorders and Malignant 0960-AD67
Neoplastic Diseases (399F)..........................................................
3851 Repeal of Facility of Payment Provision (508F)...................................... 0960-AE02
3852 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of 0960-AE25
Higher Education, Hospitals, Other Nonprofit Organizations, and Commercial
Organizations (547F)................................................................
3853 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State 0960-AE28
and Local Governments and Indian Tribal Governments (555F)..........................
3854 Restrictions on Lobbying in Connection with the Award of Grants, Contracts, and 0960-AE29
Cooperative Agreements (556F).......................................................
3855 Technical Changes to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Regulations (664F).......... 0960-AE79
3856 OASDI and SSI; Administrative Review Process; Video Teleconferencing Appearances 0960-AE97
Before Administrative Law Judges of the Social Security Administration (737F) (Reg
Plan Seq No. 163)...................................................................
3857 Cost of Living Increases in Primary Insurance Amounts (759F)........................ 0960-AF14
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3858 Change in Retirement Age (775F)..................................................... 0960-AF16
3859 Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Impairments of the Digestive System (800F) 0960-AF28
(Reg Plan Seq No. 164)..............................................................
3860 Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Skin Disorders (801F)....................... 0960-AF29
3861 Clarification of Rules Involving RFC Assessments; Clarification of Use of Vocational 0960-AF37
Experts and Other Sources of the Sequential Evaluation Process; Incorporation of
``Special Profile'' Into Regs (808F)................................................
3862 Access to Information Held by Financial Institutions (815F) (Reg Plan Seq No. 165).. 0960-AF43
3863 New Disability Claims Process--Roles of State Agency (816F) (Reg Plan Seq No. 166).. 0960-AF44
3864 Exclusion of Representatives and Health Care Providers Convicted of Violations from 0960-AF46
Participation in Social Security Disability Programs (820F).........................
3865 Filing of Applications and Related Forms (797F)..................................... 0960-AF52
3866 Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans (880F)........................... 0960-AF61
3867 Referral of Persons Eligible for Disability or Blindness Benefits to Other Agencies 0960-AF80
for Vocational Rehabilitation Services (929F).......................................
3868 Elimination of Sanctions for Refusal of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Without 0960-AF81
Cause (938F)........................................................................
3869 Interrelationship of Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance Program with the 0960-AF82
Railroad Retirement Program (943I)..................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Social Security Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3870 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 0960-AE27
Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants) (554F)................................
3871 Dedicated Accounts and Installment Payments for Certain Past Due SSI Benefits (622F) 0960-AE59
3872 Privacy and Disclosure of Official Records and Information (711P)................... 0960-AE88
3873 Payment of Benefits to Aliens Residing Outside the United States (909F)............. 0960-AF70
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Social Security Administration--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3874 Collection of Supplemental Security Income Overpayments from Title VIII Benefits 0960-AF53
(819F)..............................................................................
3875 Extension of Expiration Date for the Respiratory System Listings (921F)............. 0960-AF76
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Social Security Administration--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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0960-AD95 Definition of ``Largest Benefit Amount'' for Simultaneous Entitlement to Child's Benefits 09/05/2002 Withdrawn
(481P)
0960-AE18 Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Benefits; Replacing Social Security Number 09/05/2002 Merged With 0960-AF05
Cards (543F)
0960-AF49 Representative Payment Under Title II and XVI of the Social Security Act (827P) 08/27/2002 Merged With 0960-AF83
0960-AF50 Removal of Clothing from the Definition of Income and From the Definition of In-Kind 08/29/2002 Merged With 0960-AF84
Support and Maintenance Under the Supplemental Security Income Program (834P)
0960-AF51 Exclusion of One Automobile From Resources (835P) 08/29/2002 Merged With 0960-AF84
0960-AF55 Exclusion of Household Goods and Personal Effects Under the Supplemental Security Income 08/29/2002 Merged With 0960-AF84
(SSI) Program (837P)
0960-AF66 Compensation for Qualified Organizations Serving as a Representative Payee (846P) 08/27/2002 Merged With 0960-AF83
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0960-AF74 Elimination of Sanctions for Refusal of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Without Good 09/05/2002 Withdrawn
Cause and Elimination of Referrals for Vocational Rehabilitation Services (925P)
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Social Security Administration (SSA) Prerule Stage
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3813. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING MENTAL DISORDERS (886P)
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1; 20 CFR 404.1520; 20 CFR
404.1520a; 20 CFR 404.1528; 20 CFR 416.920a; 20 CFR 416.928
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of
Impairments (the Listing) that we use to evaluate claims for disability
benefits where the individual is alleging a mental impairment. The
Listing describes, for each of the major body systems, impairments that
are considered severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful
activity. Our proposed revisions will reflect advances in medical
knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating mental impairments in
both adults and children.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 11/00/02
NPRM 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Cathy Lively, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-1180
Maria D. Smith, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3661
RIN: 0960-AF69
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Social Security Administration (SSA) Proposed Rule Stage
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3814. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR ENDOCRINE DISORDERS (436P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Sections 9.00 and 109.00 of appendix 1 to subpart P of part
404 of our regulations (404.1501 through 404.1599) describe those
endocrine impairments that are considered severe enough to prevent a
person from doing any gainful activity, or in the case of a child
claiming SSA payments under title XVI, that cause marked and severe
functional limitations. We are proposing to revise the criteria in
these sections to reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and
methods of evaluating endocrine impairments. The Supplemental Security
Income Program incorporates and uses the same medical criteria as the
Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance Program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Maria D. Smith, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-3661
RIN: 0960-AD78
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3815. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (601P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC APP (Ethics in Government Act of 1978); 5 USC
7301; 5 USC 7353
CFR Citation: 5 CFR ch LXXXI (New)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Social Security Administration (SSA), with the
concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), proposes to issue
regulations for officers and employees of SSA that supplement the OGE
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,
which became effective February 3, 1993. The proposed rule specifies
procedural and substantive requirements that are necessary to address
ethical issues unique to SSA.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Stuart M. Besser, Attorney, Social Security
Administration, Office of the General Counsel, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3194
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AE48
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3816. DEEMING OF INCOME FROM AN INELIGIBLE SPOUSE TO AN ELIGIBLE
INDIVIDUAL AND AN ELIGIBLE CHILD (606P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1381a; 42 USC 1382; 42 USC
1382a; 42 USC 1382b; 42 USC 1382c(f); 42 USC 1382j; 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1160; 20 CFR 416.1165; 20 CFR 416.1166
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would revise the method used under the SSI program
to determine income for a child who lives with both parents where one
parent is ineligible for SSI because of income deemed from an
ineligible spouse. Instead of deeming any excess income from the
ineligible spouse to the child, referred to as ``pass-through
deeming,'' we would deem income to the child using the method we use
where neither parent files for SSI. Under current rules, ``pass-
through'' deeming has had the unintended effect of deeming more income
than would have been deemed if the regular rules for deeming from
ineligible parents who do not file for SSI are used.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-7183
RIN: 0960-AE50
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3817. TITLE VI (CIVIL RIGHTS ACT (1964)), TITLE IX (EDUCATION AMEND.
(1972)), REHABILITATION ACT (1973), AND AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT (1975) IN
PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY SSA (617P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1681; 29 USC 794; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC
2000d; 42 USC 6101
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 431
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Prior to March 31, 1995, SSA was an operating component of
HHS and the general regulatory authority for SSA programs and
administration was vested in the Secretary of Health and Human Services
(the Secretary) based on section 1102 of the Social Security Act (the
Act) (42 U.S.C. 1302). The Social Security Independence and Program
Improvements Act (SSIPIA) established SSA as an independent agency in
the Executive Branch of the Federal Government effective March 31,
1995, and vested general regulatory authority in the Commissioner of
Social Security (the Commissioner). Under section 106(b) of SSIPIA, HHS
regulations in effect immediately prior to March 31, 1995, which relate
to functions now vested in the Commissioner by reason of SSA's
independence, continue to apply to SSA until such time as they are
modified, suspended, terminated or repealed by the Commissioner. SSA is
promulgating regulations at 20 CFR part 431, which are based in large
measure upon the HHS regulations at 45 CFR parts 80, 81, 84, 86 and 91.
These SSA regulations reflect changes necessary to adapt the HHS
regulations to SSA procedures. Upon SSA's rules becoming final
regulations, the HHS regulations will cease to have application to SSA
in accordance with section 106(b) of SSIPIA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Eileen Inglesby-Houghton, Attorney, Social Security
Administration, Office of the General Counsel, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-4816
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AE63
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3818. ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS OR
ACTIVITIES (661P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 29 USC 794; 42 USC 902
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 432
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These proposed regulations are intended to ensure that
individuals are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of
disability, race, color, national origin, sex, age, or religion in any
program or activity conducted by SSA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AE78
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3819. FEDERAL SALARY OFFSET (WITHHOLDING A PORTION OF A FEDERAL
EMPLOYEE'S SALARY TO COLLECT A DELINQUENT DEBT OWED TO THE SOCIAL
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) (721P)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 157 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0960-AE89
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3820. ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT (TO REPAY A DEBT OWED TO THE
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) (724P)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 158 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0960-AE92
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3821. WORK ACTIVITY STANDARD AS A BASIS FOR REVIEW OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S
DISABLED STATUS (TICKET TO WORK AND WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF
1999) (725P)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 421
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1590
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, January 1, 2002, Section 111 of Public
Law 106-170, effective January 1, 2002.
Abstract: One of SSA's most important initiatives is to assure that
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security
Income (SSI) beneficiaries with disabilities who want to work have the
opportunity to do so. Individuals with disabilities face multiple
barriers in attempting to return to work. Section 111 of Public Law
106-170 provides a new statutory work incentive by eliminating the
scheduling of continuing disability medical reviews solely because of
an SSDI beneficiary's work activity, once the beneficiary has received
SSDI benefits for 24 months. (Such beneficiaries will continue to be
subject to regularly scheduled continuing disability reviews, work
investigations, and benefit termination due to earnings from work
activity at the level of substantial gainful activity.)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jack Baumel, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Employment Support programs, 6401
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9834
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AE93
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3822. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENT FOR ASSIGNMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION NUMBERS (SSNS) AND ASSIGNMENT OF SSNS FOR NONWORK
PURPOSES (751P)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 159 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0960-AF05
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3823. MEDICAL EQUIVALENCE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN (787P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1526; 20 CFR 404.1529; 20 CFR 416.926; 20 CFR
416.929
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This notice of proposed rulemaking will clarify that we will
consider the medical severity of the individual's impairment, based on
all relevant evidence in the case record when we make a finding
regarding medical equivalence. These rules will clarify our medical
equivalence policy in light of the decision in Hickman v. Apfel, 187
F.3d 683 (7th Cir. 1999).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jane Deweib, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9878
Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AF19
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3824. EXPEDITED REINSTATEMENT OF DISABILITY BENEFITS (TICKET TO WORK AND
WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT) (790P)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 423(i); 42 USC 1383(p)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Individuals with disabilities face multiple barriers in
attempting to return to work. Section 112 of Public Law 106-170
provides a new statutory work incentive by providing for expedited
reinstatement of SSDI and SSI benefits terminated due to work activity,
when the former beneficiary requests reinstatement within 60 months of
termination because his or her disability prevents work activity.
Section 112 also provides for payment of provisional benefits for up to
six months until SSA makes a determination on the requester's
entitlement to reinstated benefits.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jack Baumel, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Employment Support programs, 6401
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9834
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AF21
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3825. SSI TRUSTS AND TRANSFERS OF RESOURCES (791P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1382a(a); 42 USC 1382b(c); 42 USC 1382b(e); PL
106-169, sec 205; PL 106-169, sec 206
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to amend our regulations to reflect sections 205
and 206 of Public Law 106-169, the Foster Care Independence Act of
1999. Section
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205 generally provides for counting certain trusts as resources in the
SSI program. Section 206 generally provides for a period of
ineligibility for SSI benefits as a result of transferring resources
for less than fair market value.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Albert Fatur, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9855
Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AF22
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3826. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING GENITOURINARY DISORDERS
(802P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of
Impairments (the Listings) that we use to evaluate genitourinary
impairments. We apply these criteria at step three of our sequential
evaluation processes for adults and children who claim Social Security
or Supplemental Security Income benefits based on disability under
title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act. The revisions
reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of
evaluating genitourinary impairments.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 966-4163
RIN: 0960-AF30
_______________________________________________________________________
3827. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA OF EVALUATING IMPAIRMENTS AFFECTING
MULTIPLE BODY SYSTEMS (803P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of
Impairments that we use to evaluate claims involving impairments
affecting multiple body systems. We apply these criteria when you claim
benefits based on disability under title II and title XVI of the Social
Security Act. The proposed revisions reflect current medical knowledge,
treatment, and methods of evaluating impairments affecting multiple
body systems.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cathy Lively, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-1180
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________
3828. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING IMMUNE SYSTEM DISORDERS
(804P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of
Impairments that we use to evaluate claims involving impairments
affecting the Immune System. We apply these criteria when you claim
benefits based on disability under title II and title XVI of the Social
Security Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Victoria Dorf, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9245
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AF33
_______________________________________________________________________
3829. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING SPECIAL SENSES AND SPEECH
DISORDERS (805P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of
Impairments that we use to evaluate claims involving special senses and
speech disorders. We apply these criteria when you claim benefits based
on disability under title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act.
The proposed revisions reflect advances in medical knowledge,
treatment, and methods of evaluating special senses and speech
disorders.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 966-4163
RIN: 0960-AF34
_______________________________________________________________________
3830. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
(806P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of
Impairments (the listings) that we use to evaluate claims involving
neurological disorders at the third step of our sequential evaluation
processes for adults and children under title II and title XVI of the
Social Security Act (the Act). The proposed revisions reflect advances
in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating neurological
disorders.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 966-9822
RIN: 0960-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________
3831. WAGE REPORTS AND PENSION INFORMATION (809P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 432; 42 USC 902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 422.114
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Social Security Administration (SSA) proposes to amend
its rules on processing reports of wages (paper Forms W-2, ``Wage and
Tax Statement,'' and W-3 ``Transmittal of Income and Tax Statements,''
or equivalent W-2 and W-3 magnetic media or electronic reports)
submitted annually by employers. We are proposing to eliminate the
acceptance level for wage reports with unidentified or incorrectly
identified wage items. We are proposing including electronic filing as
a means of wage reporting. Also, we propose replacing references to
obsolete technical instruction bulletins with Magnetic Media Reporting
and Electronic Filing instructions. We have updated form names and
updated the address for obtaining a publication. These rules are
intended to ensure that wages are reported to SSA with accurate
information so that earnings can be properly credited to employees'
Social Security records.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________
3832. FILING CLAIMS UNDER THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT AND THE MILITARY
PERSONNEL AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES CLAIMS ACT (785P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 28 USC 2672; 31 USC 3721; 42 USC 905(a)(2)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 429.101 to 429.110; 20 CFR 429.201 to 429.211; 28
CFR Part 14
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to establish a new subpart B in part 429 that
would prescribe the procedures SSA follows when claims are filed by
employees against SSA for personal property damage or loss incident to
their service with SSA. We also propose to make corrections and
clarifications to our current procedures and practices on claims
against the government for damage to or loss of property or personal
injury or death that is caused by the negligent or wrongful act or
omission of an SSA employee.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Jonathan R. Cantor, General Attorney, Social Security
Administration, General Law Division, Office of the General Counsel,
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-3166
Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________
3833. DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AUTHORITY
(TICKET TO WORK AND WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999) (789P)
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 434
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1599
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: One of SSA's most important initiatives is to assure that
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries with
disabilities who want to work have the opportunity to do so. Section
301 of Public Law 106-170 provides the Commissioner of Social Security
the authority to develop and carry out experiments and demonstration
projects designed to determine the relative advantages and
disadvantages of various alternative methods of treating the work
activity of individuals entitled to disability insurance benefits.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
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Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________
3834. REVISIONS TO THE MEDICAL-VOCATIONAL GUIDELINES (823P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 423; 42 USC 902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will make several clarifications to our medical-
vocational guidelines. First, for individuals whose previous
semiskilled or skilled work does not allow him or her to transfer
skills to other semiskilled or skilled work within his or her residual
functional capacity (RFC), we will treat the past work experience as if
it were unskilled. It will also clarify which medical-vocational rules
apply to individuals who are illiterate or unable to communicate in
English.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Elaine Tocco, Vocational Policy Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-6356
Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163
RIN: 0960-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________
3835. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
(826P)
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Listings 4.00 and 104.00 of appendix 1 to subpart P of our
regulation (20 CFR 404.1501 through 404.1599) describe those
cardiovascular impairments that are considered severe enough to prevent
a person from doing any gainful activity, or for a child claiming SSI
payments under title XVI, that cause marked and severe functional
limitations. We propose to revise the criteria that we use to evaluate
cardiovascular impairments under the listings to reflect our program
experience and advances in medical knowledge, treatment and methods of
evaluating these disorders. The SSI program incorporates by reference
and uses the same medical criteria as the old-age, survivors, and
disability insurance program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Bonnie Davis, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-4172
Cynthia Pullen-Carroll, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3691
RIN: 0960-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________
3836. NON-PAYMENT OF MONTHLY SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TO ALIENS RESIDING
IN THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE NOT LAWFULLY PRESENT (849P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1611(b)(2); 8 USC 1641; 42 USC 402(y)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.401; 20 CFR 404.460; 20 CFR 404.481 (New) to
404.483 (New); 20 CFR 404.485 (New) to 404.490 (New)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to add rules to require evidence in our records of
United States citizenship, status as a United States national or, in
the case of an alien, lawful presence in the United States in order for
an individual to receive benefits under title II of the Social Security
Act while in the United States.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cynthia Pullen-Carroll, Social Insurance Specialist,
Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3691
RIN: 0960-AF56
_______________________________________________________________________
3837. DETERMINING DISABILITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH DRUG ADDICTION OR
ALCOHOLISM (851P)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 104-121, sec 105; PL 105-33, sec 5525; PL 106-170,
sec 401
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.315; 20 CFR 404.316; 20 CFR 404.321; 20 CFR
404.332; 20 CFR 404.335; 20 CFR 404.337; 20 CFR 404.350; 20 CFR
404.352; 20 CFR 404.402; 20 CFR 404.470; 20 CFR 404.480; 20 CFR
404.902; 20 CFR 404.1535 to 404.1541; 20 CFR 1500, app 1; 20 CFR
416.202; 20 CFR 416.214; 20 CFR 416.262; 20 CFR 416.265; 20 CFR
416.535; 20 CFR 416.542; 20 CFR 416.544; 20 CFR 416.558; 20 CFR
416.601; 20 CFR 416.610; 20 CFR 416.925; 20 CFR 416.935; 20 CFR
416.1123; 20 CFR 416.1326; 20 CFR 416.1331; 20 CFR 416.1335; 20 CFR
416.1402; 20 CFR 416.1701; 20 CFR 416.1720; 20 CFR 416.1725
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to revise our regulations that address drug
addiction and alcoholism (DAA) under title II and XVI of the Social
Security Act. The proposed rules reflect provisions of section 105 of
the Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996, Public Law 104-121;
section 5525 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, Public Law 105-33; and
section 401 of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act
of 1999, Public Law 106-170.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cheryl Wrobel, Policy Specialist, Social Security
Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9108
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________
3838. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
DISORDERS (859P)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of
Impairments that we use to evaluate claims involving respiratory system
disorders. The proposed revisions reflect advances in medical
knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating respiratory disorders.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Carolyn Kiefer, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9104
Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AF58
_______________________________________________________________________
3839. AMENDMENTS TO ANNUAL EARNINGS TEST REGULATIONS (866P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 403; 42 USC 403(a); 42 USC 405(a);
42 USC 416; 42 USC 423; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 428(a) to 428(e); 42 USC
902(a)(5); PL 106-182
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.415; 20 CFR 404.416
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Senior Citizen's Freedom to Work Act of 2000, enacted on
April 7, 2000, eliminates the annual earnings test for beneficiaries,
starting from the month in which they reach full retirement age.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AF62
_______________________________________________________________________
3840. REVISING THE RULES ON CONSIDERATION OF WORK HISTORY IN DETERMINING
WHETHER AN INDIVIDUAL IS DISABLED (875P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(b); 42 USC
405(d) to 405(h); 42 USC 416(i); 42 USC 421(a); 42 USC 421(i); 42 USC
422(c); 42 USC 423; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1382; 42 USC
1382c; 42 USC 1382h; 42 USC 1383(a); 42 USC 1383(c); 42 USC 1383(d)(1);
42 USC 1383b
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1520; 20 CFR 404.1560; 20 CFR 404.1565; 20 CFR
404.1594(b)(4)(iii); 20 CFR 416.920; 20 CFR 416.960; 20 CFR 416.965; 20
CFR 416.994(b)(l)(iv)(c)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to change some of the rules we use to decide
whether an individual is ``disabled.'' These rules govern how we look
at an individual's past work history. Currently, we consider work
performed in the last 15 years to be relevant when we decide whether an
individual is ``disabled.'' We propose to change our rules so that we
only look at work performed in the last five years.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 966-4163
RIN: 0960-AF64
_______________________________________________________________________
3841. REVISING THE RULES ON THE STEPS FOR EVALUATING DISABILITY (894P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 usc 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1520; 20 CFR 416.920
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to combine steps 4 and 5 of the current sequential
evaluation process for evaluating disability into one step. Instead of
having separate steps for determining whether a claimant can do any
past relevant work and other work, we would have one step where we
determine if a claimant can do any substantial gainful activity (SGA)
at all. This would simplify the evaluation process and save time and
resources.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 966-4163
RIN: 0960-AF65
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3842. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING GROWTH DISORDERS (444P)
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1302; 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404 subpart P, app 1; 20 CFR 416 subpart I
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 100.00 of part B of appendix 1 to subpart P of part
404 of the Disability Regulations describes growth impairments
considered severe enough to cause marked and severe functional
limitations in a child under age 18. We are proposing revisions to the
growth impairment listings. The revisions contained in these
regulations reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and
methods of evaluating growth impairments. The Supplemental Security
Income program incorporates and uses the same medical criteria as the
Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Regina Connell, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1891
Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183
Related RIN: Related To 0960-AD80
RIN: 0960-AF67
_______________________________________________________________________
3843. CLARIFICATION OF THE DISABILITY EXCLUSION (915P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 402(a); 42 USC 403(a); 42 USC
403(b); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 412 to 414; 42 USC 415 to 417; 42 USC
423; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 428(a) to 428(e); 42 USC 902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.130(f); 20 CFR 404.211(b)(2); 20 CFR
404.211(e)(1); 20 CFR 404.320(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These proposed rules amend our regulations at sections
404.130, 404.211 and 404.320 to clarify that if we count a prior period
of disability in determining a person's insured status or benefit
amount, the period of disability must be counted for both purposes.
Similarly, if we exclude a prior period of disability when either
determining insured status or the benefit amount, we must exclude it
for both purposes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ines Riley, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-4138
Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822
RIN: 0960-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________
3844. SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS; REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS, SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION EVENTS, OVERPAYMENTS, AND
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS (922P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(j); 42 USC 405(k); 42 USC
902(a)(5); 42 USC 1001 to 1013; 42 USC 1104; 42 USC 1106
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 408.601; 20 CFR 408.610; 20 CFR 408.615; 20 CFR
408.620 to 408.622; 20 CFR 408.624; 20 CFR 408.625; 20 CFR 408.635; 20
CFR 408.640; 20 CFR 408.641; 20 CFR 408.645; 20 CFR 408.650; 20 CFR
408.655; 20 CFR 408.660; 20 CFR 408.665; 20 CFR 408.701; 20 CFR
408.704; 20 CFR 408.708; 20 CFR 408.710; 20 CFR 408.712; 20 CFR
408.714; 20 CFR 408.801 to 408.805; 20 CFR 408.810; 20 CFR 408.812; 20
CFR 408.814; 20 CFR 408.816; 20 CFR 408.818; 20 CFR 408.820; 20 CFR
408.900 to 408.905; 20 CFR 408.910 to 408.915; 20 CFR 408.918; 20 CFR
408.920; 20 CFR 408.922; 20 CFR 408.923; 20 CFR 408.930 to 408.933; 20
CFR 408.940 to 408.946; 20 CFR 408.1000 to 408.1007; 20 CFR 408.1009;
20 CFR 408.1011; 20 CFR 408.1013 to 408.1016; 20 CFR 408.1020 to
408.1022
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to add six additional subchapters to part 408
(proposed) of our regulations. The title VIII program provides monthly
benefits to certain World War II veterans who were previously eligible
for supplemental security income payments under title XVI of the Act
and reside outside the United States. These additional subparts would
codify the title VIII requirements on reporting responsibilities,
suspension and termination events, overpayment and underpayment
policies, and the administrative review process.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist,
Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________
3845. CONTINUED PAYMENT OF BENEFITS TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO MEDICALLY
RECOVER WHILE PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
PROGRAMS (926P)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404; 20 CFR 416
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to amend our regulations relating to the
continuation of benefit payments to certain individuals under section
225(b) and 1631(a)(6) of the Social Security Act
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(the Act). These sections of the Act permit the continued payment of
Social Security benefits based on disability or SSI benefits based on
disability or blindness to certain individuals whose disability or
blindness ceases while they are participating in an approved vocational
rehabilitation (VR) program. For benefits to continue, we must
determine that completion of the program, or its continuation for a
specified period of time, will increase the likelihood that the
individual will not have to return to the disability or blindness
benefit rolls. (Section 101(b) of Public Law 106-170, the Ticket to
Work and Self-Sufficiency program under section 1148 of the Act.) The
proposed rules will amend the existing regulations to carry out these
amendments. They will expand the regulations to explain more fully the
circumstances under which benefit payments may continue, including when
an individual will be considered to be participating in an appropriate
VR program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Melvin Winer, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Employment Support Programs, 6401
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9175
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________
3846. [bull] STEPCHILD ENTITLEMENT AND TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS (934P)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 403(a); 42 USC 403(b); 42 USC
405(a); 42 USC 416; 42 USC 423; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 428(a) to 428(e); 42
USC 902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.339; 20 CFR 404.352; 20 CFR 404.363; 42 CFR
404.364
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: SSA proposes to amend its regulations to incorporate the
changes to the entitlement and termination requirements for stepchild's
benefits introduced by the Contract with America Advancement Act of
1996. The statutory changes require receipt of at least one-half
support from the insured person (stepparent) for a child to become
entitled to stepchild benefits, and benefit termination when the
stepchild's natural parent and stepparent divorce. We propose to extend
the termination requirement to include: (1) a divorce which ends the
marriage between a stepchild's adoptive parent and stepparent; and (2)
a prospective annulment which ends the marriage between a stepchild's
natural or adoptive parent and stepparent. We also propose to include
in the regulation our longstanding policy that a stepchild's benefits
are terminated when the marriage between the stepchild's parent and the
stepparent is annulled from the beginning (ab initio). These proposed
rules also correct a cross-reference affecting entitlement to mother's
or father's benefits, and reintroduce an inadvertently deleted
definition concerning dependency determinations for grandchildren and
stepgrandchildren born during the one-year support period. These rules
will reflect enacted legislation and provide accurate and complete
guidelines for determining entitlement to benefits.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sherry Pollack, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7915
Daniel T. Bridgewater, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3298
RIN: 0960-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________
3847. [bull] CLAIMANT IDENTIFICATION PILOT PROJECTS (937P)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 160 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0960-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________
3848. [bull] REPRESENTATIVE PAYMENT UNDER TITLES II, VIII, AND XVI OF
THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (949P)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 161 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0960-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________
3849. [bull] REMOVAL OF CLOTHING FROM THE DEFINITIONS OF INCOME AND IN-
KIND SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE, EXCLUSIONS OF ONE AUTOMOBILE AND HOUSEHOLD
GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS UNDER SSI FROM RESOURCES (950P)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 162 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0960-AF84
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Social Security Administration (SSA) Final Rule Stage
_______________________________________________________________________
3850. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING HEMATOLOGIC DISORDERS AND
MALIGNANT NEOPLASTIC DISEASES (399F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Sections 7.00 and 107.00 (hemic and lymphatic system), and
13.00 and 113.00 (malignant neoplastic diseases) of appendix 1 to
subpart P of part 404 of our regulations (404.1501 through 404.1599)
describe those impairments that are considered severe enough to prevent
a person from doing any gainful activity, or for a child claiming SSI
payments under title XVI, that causes marked and severe functional
limitations. We are proposing revisions to these sections to ensure
that the medical evaluation criteria are up-to-date and consistent with
the latest advances in medical knowledge and treatment. The
Supplemental Security Income program incorporates and uses the same
medical criteria as the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance
program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/27/01 66 FR 59305
NPRM Comment Period End 01/28/02
NPRM Comment Period End Extended04/18/02 67 FR 19138
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michelle Hungerman, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-2289
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AD67
_______________________________________________________________________
3851. REPEAL OF FACILITY OF PAYMENT PROVISION (508F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 403(a)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.402(b); 20 CFR 404.458
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These final rules amend our regulation to reflect section 309
of Public Law 103-296. That repeals the facility of payment provision
under which Social Security benefits, subject to the family maximum,
would not be redistributed in certain cases, and provides that the
reduction for the family maximum will be made prior to a temporary
suspension for work when the nonworking auxiliary resides in a separate
household from the working auxiliary.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist,
Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________
3852. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, OTHER NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATIONS (547F)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 31 USC 7505; 41 USC 403(11); 42 USC 902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 435.000
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule will create a new part in the Code of Federal
Regulations. The new part will provide standards in the administration
of grants and agreements with institutions of higher education,
hospitals, other nonprofit organizations, and commercial organizations.
The Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994,
enacted August 15, 1994, established SSA as an independent agency
separate from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
effective March 31, 1995. To implement its own set of grants
regulations, SSA proposes to codify almost verbatim the text of the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular Number A-110 ``Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions
of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations.''
These regulations will establish SSA grants regulations, separate from
the HHS regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/27/00 65 FR 24767
NPRM Comment Period End 06/26/00
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist,
Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AE25
_______________________________________________________________________
3853. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS
(555F)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 41 USC 403(ii); 42 USC 902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 437.000
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final regulation migrates the HHS grants regulation at
45 CFR part 92 into a new SSA regulation at 20 CFR part 437 now that
SSA is an independent agency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist,
Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235-6401
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Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AE28
_______________________________________________________________________
3854. RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING IN CONNECTION WITH THE AWARD OF GRANTS,
CONTRACTS, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS (556F)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 31 USC 1352; 42 USC 902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 438.000
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final regulation migrates the HHS grants regulation at
45 CFR part 93 into a new SSA regulation at 20 CFR part 438 now that
SSA is an independent agency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist,
Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________
3855. TECHNICAL CHANGES TO SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
REGULATIONS (664F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1236; 20 CFR 416, app, subpart K
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are amending the SSI regulations by making technical
changes to our rules on income and resources. These technical changes
update lists of exclusions from income and resources under the SSI
program that are based on statutes other than the Social Security Act
and make additional technical changes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Eric Ice, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-3233
Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________
3856. OASDI AND SSI; ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS; VIDEO
TELECONFERENCING APPEARANCES BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES OF THE
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (737F)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 163 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0960-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________
3857. COST OF LIVING INCREASES IN PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNTS (759F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402(a); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 415; 42 USC
902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.273 to 404.275
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule revises our rules dealing with automatic
cost-of-living increases to primary insurance amounts under title II of
the Social Security Act. The revisions eliminate the restriction that
we could only grant cost-of-living increases based on rises in the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Average Wage Index (AWI) if either
the CPI or AWI increased by three percent or more during the prescribed
measuring period. The three percent restriction was removed by
legislation enacted in 1986. These regulations codify statutory
provisions enacted in 1986.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeff Kunkel, Actuary, Social Security Administration,
Office of the Actuary, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-3013
Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163
RIN: 0960-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________
3858. CHANGE IN RETIREMENT AGE (775F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 403; 42 USC 404(a); 42 USC 404(e);
42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(c); 42 USC 415; 42 USC 416; 42 USC 422(b); 42
USC 423; 42 USC 424a; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 428(a) to 428(e); 42 USC
902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.201; 20 CFR 404.277; 20 CFR 404.304; 20 CFR
404.310 to 404.313; 20 CFR 404.317; 20 CFR 404.335 to 404.338; 20 CFR
404.352; 20 CFR 404.409 to 404.413; 20 CFR 404.421; 20 CFR 404.621; 20
CFR 404.623; 20 CFR 404.762
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These final rules amend our regulations to reflect section
201 of Public Law 98-21, the Social Security amendments of 1983.
Section 201 increases the retirement age for unreduced old-age, wife or
husband and widow or widower benefits from age 65 to 67.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Bill Hilton, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-2468
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AF16
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3859. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING IMPAIRMENTS OF THE
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (800F)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 164 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0960-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________
3860. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING SKIN DISORDERS (801F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule will revise the criteria in the Listing of
Impairments (the Listings) we use for evaluating skin disorders in
adults and to introduce corresponding medical criteria for evaluating
skin disorders in children. We will revise the skin listings to ensure
that the medical evaluation criteria are up-to-date and consistent and
that the latest advances in medical knowledge and treatment are
included.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/10/01 66 FR 63634
NPRM Comment Period End 02/08/02
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cheryl Wrobel, Policy Specialist, Social Security
Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9108
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________
3861. CLARIFICATION OF RULES INVOLVING RFC ASSESSMENTS; CLARIFICATION OF
USE OF VOCATIONAL EXPERTS AND OTHER SOURCES OF THE SEQUENTIAL EVALUATION
PROCESS; INCORPORATION OF ``SPECIAL PROFILE'' INTO REGS (808F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(b); 42 USC
405(d) to 405(h); 42 USC 416(i); 42 USC 421(a); 42 USC 421(i); 42 USC
422(c); 42 USC 423; 42 USC 4215; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1382; 42 USC
1382c; 42 USC 1382h; 42 USC 1383(a); 42 USC 1383(c); 42 USC 1383(d)(l);
42 USC 1383b
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1501; 20 CFR 404.1505; 20 CFR 404.1512; 20 CFR
404.1520; 20 CFR 404.1545; 20 CFR 404.1546; 20 CFR 404.1560; 20 CFR
404.1561; 20 CFR 404.1563; 20 CFR 404.1569a; 20 CFR 404.1594
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose changing several sections of our rules to clarify
how we make determinations and decisions at steps 4 and 5 of the
sequential evaluation process. Among other things, the proposed rules
would clarify (1) the responsibility that claimants have to provide
evidence of their disability (including evidence related to their
residual functional capacity), and (2) that SSA may use a vocational
expert to help determine whether a claimant is able to do his or her
past relevant work at step 4 of the sequential evaluation process.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/11/02 67 FR 39904
NPRM Comment Period End 08/12/02
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AF37
_______________________________________________________________________
3862. ACCESS TO INFORMATION HELD BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (815F)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 165 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0960-AF43
_______________________________________________________________________
3863. NEW DISABILITY CLAIMS PROCESS--ROLES OF STATE AGENCY (816F)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 166 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0960-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________
3864. EXCLUSION OF REPRESENTATIVES AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CONVICTED
OF VIOLATIONS FROM PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PROGRAMS
(820F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 106-169, sec 208; 42 USC 1320b-6
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule would bar representatives and health care
providers from participating in the Social Security disability programs
if they are determined to have committed fraud. The bar would be 5
years, 10 years, and permanent exclusion for the first, second, and
third offenses respectively.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist,
Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________
3865. FILING OF APPLICATIONS AND RELATED FORMS (797F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402(i); 42 USC 402(j); 42 USC 402(o); 42 USC
402(p);
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42 USC 402(r); 42 USC 405; 42 USC 416(i)(2); 42 USC 423(b); 42 USC
428(a); 42 USC 902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.610; 20 CFR 404.611; 20 CFR 422.505
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We will include language that explains the Internet
applications completed on SSA's website and submitted to SSA are
prescribed applications for filing for social security benefits. We
plan to incorporate an explanation that once SSA has an approved
electronic signature method in place, the signature method will be
included as part of the Internet application process and will be
required for the applications.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/17/01 66 FR 43136
NPRM Comment Period End 10/16/01
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Saundra Robinson, Social Insurance Speecialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-640
Phone: 410 965-4327
Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822
RIN: 0960-AF52
_______________________________________________________________________
3866. SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS (880F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(j); 42 USC 405(k); 42 USC
902(a)(5); 42 USC 1001 to 1013
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 408.101 (New); 20 CFR 408.105 (New); 20 CFR
408.110 (New); 20 CFR 408.120 (New); 20 CFR 408.201 (New); 20 CFR
408.202 (New); 20 CFR 408.204 (New); 20 CFR 408.206 (New); 20 CFR
408.208 (New); 20 CFR 408.210 (New); 20 CFR 408.212 (New); 20 CFR
408.214 (New); 20 CFR 408.216 (New); 20 CFR 408.218 (New); 20 CFR
408.220 (New); 20 CFR 408.222 (New); 20 CFR 408.224 (New); 20 CFR
408.226 (New); 20 CFR 408.228 (New); 20 CFR 408.230 (New); 20 CFR
408.232 (New); 20 CFR 408.234 (New); 20 CFR 408.301 (New); 20 CFR
408.305 (New); 20 CFR 408.310 (New); 20 CFR 408.315 (New); 20 CFR
408.320 (New); 20 CFR 408.325 (New); 20 CFR 408.330 (New); 20 CFR
408.340 (New); 20 CFR 408.345 (New); 20 CFR 408.351 (New); 20 CFR
408.355 (New); 20 CFR 408.360 (New); 20 CFR 408.401 (New) to 408.406
(New); 20 CFR 408.410 (New); 20 CFR 408.412 (New); 20 CFR 408.413
(New); 20 CFR 408.420 (New); 20 CFR 408.425 (New); 20 CFR 408.430
(New); 20 CFR 408.432 (New); 20 CFR 408.435 (New); 20 CFR 408.437
(New); 20 CFR 408.501 (New); 20 CFR 408.505 (New); 20 CFR 408.510
(New); 20 CFR 408.515 (New); 20 CFR 408.601 (New); 20 CFR 408.610
(New); 20 CFR 408.615 (New); 20 CFR 408.620 (New) to 408.622 (New); 20
CFR 408.624 (New); 20 CFR 408.625 (New); 20 CFR 408.635 (New); 20 CFR
408.640 (New); 20 CFR 408.641 (New); 20 CFR 408.645 (New); 20 CFR
408.650 (New); 20 CFR 408.655 (New); 20 CFR 408.660 (New); 20 CFR
408.665 (New)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to add to title 20 of the CFR 5 new subparts in a
new part 408 that would set forth our rules applicable to claims for
special veterans benefits (SVB) under title VIII of the Social Security
Act. The title VIII program provides monthly benefits to certain WWII
veterans who were previously eligible for supplemental security income
payments under title XVI of the Act and reside outside the United
States. These initial subparts would establish the legal basis for the
title VIII program as well as codify the title VIII rules on
qualification, filing applications, evaluating evidence, and computing
and paying benefits. We will be proposing additional subparts dealing
with other aspects of the title VIII at a later date.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/30/02 67 FR 55744
NPRM Comment Period End 10/29/02
Final Action 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist,
Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AF61
_______________________________________________________________________
3867. [bull] REFERRAL OF PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR DISABILITY OR BLINDNESS
BENEFITS TO OTHER AGENCIES FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (929F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 421; 42 USC 422; 42 USC
902(a)(5); 42 USC 1381 to 133d; 42 USC 1382 Note; 42 USC 1382d; 42 USC
1382c; 42 USC 1382(e)(3); 42 USC 1383; 42 USC 1383b; 42 USC 1383b(a);
42 USC 1383(d)(1); 42 USC 1383(e); 48 USC 1681 Note
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1630; 20 CFR 404.2104; 20 CFR 404.2106; 20 CFR
416.101; 20 CFR 416.110; 20 CFR 4116.1030; 20 CFR 416.1701; 20 CFR
416.1710; 20 CFR 416.2204; 20 CFR 416.2206
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are revising our regulations pertaining to the requirement
to refer for vocational rehabilitation (VR) services those individuals
who filed for disability benefits, thereby conforming them to
provisions in the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of
1999. The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999,
repealed the VR referral requirement effective with January 1, 2001.
For States in which we have implemented the Ticket to Work program, we
are no longer referring beneficiaries eligible for disability benefits
to State vocational rehabilitation agencies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Melvin Winer, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Employment Support Programs, 6401
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
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Phone: 410 965-9175
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
Related RIN: Split From 0960-AF74
RIN: 0960-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________
3868. [bull] ELIMINATION OF SANCTIONS FOR REFUSAL OF VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION SERVICES WITHOUT CAUSE (938F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 403; 42 USC 404(a); 42 USC 404(e);
42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(c); 42 USC 422(b); 42 USC 423(e); 42 USC
424a; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1320a-8a
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.401; 20 CFR 404.402; 20 CFR 404.421 to
404.425; 20 CFR 404.435 to 404.437; 20 CFR 404.458; 20 CFR 404.902; 20
CFR 404.1596; 20 CFR 404.2101 to 2103; 20 CFR 404.2109; 20 CFR
404.2113; 20 CFR 404.2116; 20 CFR 404.2117; 20 CFR 416.213; 20 CFR
416.708; 20 CFR 416.1701; 20 CFR 416.1715; 20 CFR 416.2040; 20 CFR
416.2201 to 416.2203; 20 CFR 416.2209; 20 CFR 416.2213; 20 CFR
416.2216; 20 CFR 416.2217
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are revising our regulations to eliminate the sanctions
for refusal of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services without good
cause, thereby conforming them to the amendments made by the Ticket to
Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999. The Ticket to Work
and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999, which established the
Ticket to Work program, repealed the VR refusal sanctions (i.e.,
deductions from social security disability or suspension of
Supplemental Security Income benefits) effective with January 1, 2001.
Under the obsolete sanctions, we were required to suspend disability
benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for any
disability beneficiary or disabled or blind SSI recipient who refused
rehabilitation services without good cause. Since January 1, 2001,
refusal of rehabilitation services is no longer a reason for us to
sanction disability benefits. Accordingly, we are eliminating the rules
regarding the sanctions for refusal of vocational rehabilitation
services without good cause.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Melvin Winer, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Employment Support Programs, 6401
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9175
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
Related RIN: Split From 0960-AF74
RIN: 0960-AF81
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3869. [bull] INTERRELATIONSHIP OF OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY
INSURANCE PROGRAM WITH THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT PROGRAM (943I)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: PL 107-90, sec 103; Sec 205(i) of the Social Security
Act
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1401; 20 CFR 404.1402; 20 CFR 404.1404; 20 CFR
404.1405; 20 CFR 404.1413
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These interim final rules implement section 103 of the
Railroad Retirement and Survivors' Improvement Act of 2001, that
established an alternative vesting requirement for railroad workers.
Under the alternative provision, railroad workers with 5 or more years
of service (but less than 10) become vested under the Railroad
Retirement Act provided all the years of service accrued after December
31, 1995. The provision was effective on January 1, 2001.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Marylin Buster, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-5555
Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AF82
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Social Security Administration (SSA) Long-Term Actions
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3870. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS) (554F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 41 USC 403(11); 41 USC 701 et seq; 42 USC 902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 436.000
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final regulation migrates the HHS grants regulation at
45 CFR part 76 into a new SSA regulation at 20 CFR part 436 now that
SSA is an independent agency.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/23/02 67 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End 03/25/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist,
Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AE27
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3871. DEDICATED ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN PAST DUE
SSI BENEFITS (622F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1381; 42 USC 1381a; 42 USC
1382(c); 42 USC 1382(e); 42 USC 1383(a) to 1383(d); 42 USC 1383(g)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.545; 20 CFR 416.546; 20 CFR 416.640; 20 CFR
416.1210; 20 CFR 416.1247
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 22, 1996.
Interim Final Rules were published on 12/20/1996.
Abstract: These regulations reflect amendments to the Social Security
Act made by sections 213 and 221 of the Personal Responsibility and
Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Section 213 requires the
establishment of accounts in financial institutions for the payment of
past due SSI benefits after reimbursement to a State for Interim
Assistance Reimbursement exceeding 6 months' benefits to representative
payees on behalf of children under age 18. These accounts will be
dedicated for certain purposes by restrictions on the use of such past
due benefits.
Section 221 requires past due SSI benefits after reimbursement to a
State for Interim Assistance Reimbursement which equals or exceeds 12
months' benefits to be paid in installments, with certain exceptions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 12/20/96 61 FR 67203
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/18/97
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AE59
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3872. PRIVACY AND DISCLOSURE OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION (711P)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 42 USC 1306(a); 42 USC
902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 401.30; 20 CFR 401.45; 20 CFR 401.55; 20 CFR
401.150; 20 CFR 401.180
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to revise our privacy and disclosure rules to:
1. Describe safeguards against inappropriate disclosure of personal
information when individuals request information about themselves by
electronic means (e.g., through the Internet);
2. Revise our special procedures on an individual's access to medical
records;
3. Add a new section to grant direct access to a minor's medical
records by the minor's parent or legal guardian acting on the minor's
behalf; and
4. Fully describe the role and function of the Privacy Officer.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris W. Johnson, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of the General Counsel, 6401 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-8563
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769
RIN: 0960-AE88
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3873. PAYMENT OF BENEFITS TO ALIENS RESIDING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
(909F)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402(k); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.460
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are revising our rules to remove Democratic Kampuchea (now
Cambodia) and Vietnam from the list of countries to which social
security benefits may not be sent to aliens in those countries under
Department of the Treasury (Treasury) restrictions. The removal of the
Treasury restrictions on these countries permits benefit payments to
accrue for aliens who are entitled to benefits for title II months in
which they reside in either Cambodia or Vietnam provided they are not
subject to other non-payment provisions for those months. These
benefits may be paid to them if they go to the United States or to a
country to which SSA can send benefits or if we receive assurance of
free access to beneficiaries and vital records from appropriate
officials in the country in which they reside. The revisions are
necessary to reflect that Treasury has published regulations that have
removed their restriction on sending Federal payments to any payees
living in these countries.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist,
Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020
RIN: 0960-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________
Social Security Administration (SSA) Completed Actions
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3874. COLLECTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME OVERPAYMENTS FROM TITLE
VIII BENEFITS (819F)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.570; 20 CFR 416.572
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/04/02 67 FR 38381
Final Action Effective 07/05/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine
Phone: 410 965-0020
Patricia Hora
Phone: 410 965-7183
RIN: 0960-AF53
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3875. [bull] EXTENSION OF EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
LISTINGS (921F)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(b); 42 USC
405(d) to 405(h); 42 USC 416(i); 42 USC 421(a); 42 USC 421(i); 42 USC
422(c); 42 USC 423; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 902(a)(5)
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We adjudicate claims at the third step of our sequential
evaluation process for evaluating disability using the Listing of
Impairments (the Listings) under the Social Security and Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) programs. This final rule extends until July 2,
2003, the date on which the respiratory system listings will no longer
be effective. We have made no revisions to the medical criteria in
these listings; they remain the same as they now appear in the Code of
Federal Regulations. This extension will ensure that we continue to
have medical evaluation criteria in the listings to adjudicate claims
for disability based on respiratory impairments at step three of our
sequential evaluation process.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/28/02 67 FR 43537
Final Action Effective 06/28/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jane Deweib, Social Insurance Specialist, Social
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9878
Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822
RIN: 0960-AF76
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