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SSA RIN: 0960-AH37 Publication ID: Fall 2013 
Title: Changes to Scheduling and Appearing at Hearings (3728F) 
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: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.929    20 CFR 404.936    20 CFR 404.938    20 CFR 405.315    20 CFR 405.316    20 CFR 405.317    20 CFR 405.350    20 CFR 416.1429    20 CFR 416.1436    20 CFR 416.1438   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 401(j)    42 USC 404(f)    42 USC 405(a) to 405(b)    42 USC 405(d) to 405(h)    42 USC 405(j)    42 USC 405(s)    42 USC 405 (note)    42 USC 421    42 USC 423(a) to 423(b)    42 USC 423(d) to 423(h)    42 USC 423(i)    42 USC 423(s)    42 USC 425    42 USC 902(a)(5)    42 USC 902 (note)    42 USC 1381    42 USC 1381a    42 USC 1383    42 USC 1383b   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need: These final rules will 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  06/27/2013  78 FR 38610   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/26/2013 
Final Action  03/00/2014 
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