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RIN: 0960-AH37

Publication ID: 2012

Title: Hearings by Video Teleconferencing (VTC) (3728P)
Abstract: We propose to revise our rules to protect the integrity of our programs and to address public concerns regarding the removal of an administrative law judge's name from the Notice of Hearing and other prehearing notices. To accomplish both objectives, these proposed rules state that we will provide an individual with notice that his or her hearing may be held by video teleconferencing and that he or she has an opportunity to object to appearing by video teleconferencing within 30 days of the notice. We have also made changes that allow us to determine that claimant will appear via video teleconferencing if a claimant changes residences while his or her request for hearing is pending. We anticipate these changes will increase the integrity of our programs with minimal impact on the public and result in more efficient administration of our program.
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404 20 CFR 416
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Statement of Need: These proposed rules would protect the integrity of our programs and address public concerns regarding the removal of an administrative law judge's name from the Notice of hearing and other prehearing notices.

Summary of the Legal Basis: Administrative not required by statute or court order.

Alternatives: We believe that based on our current evidence there are no alternatives at this time.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Viewed in the context of the current business process, this regulation will not result in a change in the numbers of appeals or their distribution by type of hearing. The regulation, if it becomes final, should have no effect on program costs for OASDI or SSI in this current business context.

Risks: None.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	04/00/2013

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Brian J. Rudick Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer Social Security Administration Office of Regulations and Reports Clearance, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Phone:410 965-7102 Email: brian.rudick@ssa.gov