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SSA RIN: 0960-AI09 Publication ID: Spring 2018 
Title: Setting the Manner for the Appearance of Parties and Expert Witnesses at a Hearing 
Abstract:

We propose to revise 20 CFR parts 404 and 416 to establish a preference for the manner in which parties and expert witnesses appear at a hearing, including by video teleconference (VTC) or by telephone.  We also propose to require non-parties, including medical and vocational experts, to appear by telephone or VTC, unless circumstances in the case warrant a different manner of appearance. We would specify that although the adjudicator may identify facts that may impact an individual’s manner of appearance, it is ultimately the Agency’s responsibility to schedule the hearing and determine the manner in which individuals will appear.

 
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
EO 14192 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt 
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.929    20 CFR 404.936    20 CFR 404.938    20 CFR 404.950    20 CFR 416.1429    20 CFR 416.1436    20 CFR 416.1438    20 CFR 416.1450   
Legal Authority: 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)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/00/2018 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Susan Swansiger
Director, Division of Field Procedures
Social Security Administration
Office of Hearing Operations, 250 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20024
Phone:703 605-8500
Email: susan.j.swansiger@ssa.gov