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    <RIN_INFO>
        <RIN>0960-AF44</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>200204</PUBLICATION_ID>
            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
        </PUBLICATION>
        <AGENCY>
            <CODE>0960</CODE>
            <NAME>Social Security Administration</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>SSA</ACRONYM>
        </AGENCY>
        <RULE_TITLE>Implementing the Redesigned Disability Process (816F)</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[We plan to implement elements of the redesigned disability claims process (the prototype) that have been tested and found to further redesign goals. As we identify the most positive elements of the prototype, we plan to publish regulations to implement specific elements nationally.]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Other Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Final Rule Stage</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>Yes</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>No</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
        </UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.900</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.901</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.904</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.904a</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.905</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.907</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.908</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.930</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.948</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.1512</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.1526</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.1527</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.1529</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.1546</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.1615</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 404.1616</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.912</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.926</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.927</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.929</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.946</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.1015</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.1016</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.1400</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.1401</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.1404</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.1404a</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.1405</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.1407</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.1408</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.1430</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 416.1448</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 422.140</CFR>
            <CFR>20 CFR 422.203</CFR>
        </CFR_LIST>
        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>42 USC 301</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
        </LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_LIST/>
        <RPLAN_ENTRY>Yes</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <RPLAN_INFO>
            <STMT_OF_NEED><![CDATA[This regulation will permit us to implement elements of the prototype that have been found to improve efficiency and reduce processing time.]]></STMT_OF_NEED>
            <LEGAL_BASIS><![CDATA[None.]]></LEGAL_BASIS>
            <ALTERNATIVES><![CDATA[The Agency is considering options regarding a comprehensive  redesign of the disability claims process.]]></ALTERNATIVES>
            <COSTS_AND_BENEFITS><![CDATA[Unknown at present--the cost/benefit analysis has not yet been completed.]]></COSTS_AND_BENEFITS>
            <RISKS><![CDATA[Not yet established.]]></RISKS>
        </RPLAN_INFO>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/19/2001</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>66 FR 5494</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>03/20/2001</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Action</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>08/00/2002</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>No</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>No</SMALL_ENTITY>
        </SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>Federal</GOVT_LEVEL>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>State</GOVT_LEVEL>
        </GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <PRINT_PAPER>NA</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>Not Collected</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
        <RELATED_RIN_LIST>
            <RELATED_RIN>
                <RIN>0960-AE73</RIN>
                <RIN_RELATION>Merged with</RIN_RELATION>
            </RELATED_RIN>
        </RELATED_RIN_LIST>
        <AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Phillip</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Landis</LAST_NAME>
                <TITLE>Director, Disability Process Redesign Staff</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>0960</CODE>
                    <NAME>Social Security Administration</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>SSA</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>410 965-7414</PHONE>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Baltimore</CITY>
                    <STATE>MD</STATE>
                    <ZIP>21235-6401</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Cheryl</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Williams</LAST_NAME>
                <MIDDLE_NAME>A.</MIDDLE_NAME>
                <TITLE>Director</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>0960</CODE>
                    <NAME>Social Security Administration</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>SSA</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>410 965-1020</PHONE>
                <EMAIL>cheryl.a.williams@ssa.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>Office of Medical Policy, 6401 Security Boulevard,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Baltimore</CITY>
                    <STATE>MD</STATE>
                    <ZIP>21235-6401</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
        </AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
        <PROCUREMENT>Not Procurement Related</PROCUREMENT>
        <REINVENT_GOVT>Revising Text to Reduce Burden or Duplication, or Streamline Requirements</REINVENT_GOVT>
    </RIN_INFO>
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