0960-AH81 201610 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0960 Social Security Administration SSA Authorize Use of Video Teleconferencing or Other Appropriate Digital Media To Conduct Face-to-Face Evidentiary Hearings

We propose to revise our rules to provide the agency the authority to conduct evidentiary disability hearings via video teleconferencing (VTC) or other appropriate digital media. Advances in technology have resulted in improved quality and easy placement and decreased cost of VTC equipment. We expect that this proposed rule will have a minimal impact on the public, help ensure the integrity of our programs, and allow us to administer our program more efficiently.

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 20 CFR 404.914 20 CFR 416.1414 42 U.S.C. 401(j) 42 U.S.C. 404(f) 42 U.S.C. 405(a) to 405(b) 42 U.S.C.405(d) to 405(h) No NPRM 10/00/2017 No No None No No www.regulations.gov No No Elizabeth Augustine Senior Advisor 0960 Social Security Administration SSA 410 965-3686 elizabeth.augustine@ssa.gov Office of Disability Determinations, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore MD 21235-6401 Brian Rudick J. Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer 0960 Social Security Administration SSA 410 965-7102 brian.rudick@ssa.gov Office of Regulations and Reports Clearance, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore MD 21235-6401