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RIN: 0960-AH63

Publication ID: Fall 2014

Title: Revisions to Representative Code of Conduct (3835P)
Abstract: This regulatory change adds several affirmative duties and prohibited actions for representatives, including the requirement to assist claimants with complying with the directive to submit all evidence. We will also clarify some of our rules regarding processing representative sanction actions at the hearing and Appeals Council levels and change the timeframe for suspended representatives to request reinstatement when the Appeals Council denies an initial request for reinstatement from 1 to 3 years.
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
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Statement of Need: We revised the rules of conduct in 2011 and are further clarifying our expectations about the obligations of representatives to competently represent their clients. These changes are necessary because our current regulations do not address some representative conduct that we find inappropriate. We are also updating procedures we use when we bring charges against a representative for violating our rules of conduct. These changes will allow us to better protect the integrity of our administrative process and further clarify representatives' responsibilities in their conduct with us and claimants.

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

Alternatives: Based on our program experience, there are no alternatives at this time. These rules will be based on recommendations.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The administrative effect of this regulation is negligible.

Risks: Undetermined.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	01/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: William P. Gibson Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer Social Security Administration Office of Regulations and Reports Clearance, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Phone:410 966-9039 Email: william.gibson@ssa.gov