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SSA RIN: 0960-AG90 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: ●Amendments to Rules on Fee Payments and Sanctions (3513P) 
Abstract: These proposed rules would modify our rules on fee payment, fee agreements, and fee petitions. We plan to clarify how bankruptcy proceedings and fee waivers affect claims. We also propose to strengthen our sanctions process and to consolidate our rules on Representation of Parties to make it easier for the public to understand and use them. 
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need: We are proposing these revisions to reflect changes in our policies on fees and to strengthen our sanctions process.

Summary of the Legal Basis: Section 206 of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA) and Section 302 and 4303 of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004 (SSPA) Pub. L. 108-203.

Alternatives: None.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Negligible

Risks: None.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Joshua B. Silverman
Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer
Social Security Administration
Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone:410 594-2128