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SSA RIN: 0960-AG97 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: ●Temporary Authorization for Federal Disability Examiners to Adjudicate Hearing Requests On-The-Record (3526P) 
Abstract: We propose to modify, on a temporary basis, our prehearing procedures in claims for Social Security disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments based on disability or blindness under sections 404 and 416 of our regulations. These proposed rules would authorize certain Federal disability examiners to issue decisions that are wholly favorable to claimants without further review by an attorney advisor or administrative law judge (ALJ). These proposed rules would expedite the processing of cases at the hearing level without delaying or infringing on the right to a hearing before an ALJ. This temporary modification would remain in effect for a period not to exceed five years. 
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.941 and 404.942    20 CFR 416.1441 and 416.1442   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 401(j)    42 USC 404(f)    42 USC 405(a) and 405(b)    42 USC 405(d) to 405(h)    42 USC 405(j)    42 USC 421    42 USC 421 note    42 USC 423(i)    42 USC 425    42 USC 902(a)(5)    42 USC 902 note    42 USC 1383    42 USC 1383b   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Robin Sabatino
Division Director
Social Security Administration
Office of Quality Performance, Office of Quality Improvement, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone:410 965-9885

Brian Rudick
Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer
Social Security Administration
Office of Regulations and Reports Clearance, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone:410 965-1483
Email: brian.rudick@ssa.gov