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RIN: 0960-AG56

Publication ID: Fall 2016

Title: Revisions to Rules on Representation of Parties (3396F)
Abstract: We will revise our rules on representation of parties in parts 404, 408, 416, and 422 to reflect changes in the way claimants obtain representation and in representatives' business practices. These new rules will improve our efficiency by increasing the use of electronic services.
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 404.612 20 CFR 404.901 20 CFR 404.903 20 CFR 404.909 20 CFR 404.910 20 CFR 404.933 20 CFR 404.934 20 CFR 404.1700 to 404.1799 20 CFR 408.1101 20 CFR 416.315 20 CFR 416.1401 20 CFR 416.1403 20 CFR 416.1409 20 CFR 416.1410 20 CFR 416.1433 20 CFR 416.1434 20 CFR 416.1500 to 416.1599 20 CFR 422.203 20 CFR 422.515
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 405(a) 42 U.S.C. 406(a)(1) 42 U.S.C. 810(a) 42 U.S.C. 902(a)(5) 42 U.S.C. 1010 42 U.S.C. 1383(d)

Legal Deadline: None

Statement of Need:

These revisions will reflect changes in representatives' business practices and improve our efficiency by enhancing use of the Internet.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

Allows SSA to recognize firms as representatives.

Alternatives:

Determining if SSA has legal authority to permit appointed representatives to assign fees awarded under section 206 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 406) this would be an interim step.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

Costs include Systems changes, modifications, and/or updates. There will also be costs associated with training staff on the new policy. Benefits include a more streamlined process for paying fees under section 206 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 406, that will make it more efficient and effective saving significant work years for SSA as well as providing better customer service.

Risks:

SSA anticipates that its recognition of firms as representatives will streamline the process for paying fees under section 206 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 406, which will likely make the process more efficient and effective, and potentially reduce the number of incorrect payments.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	09/08/2008	73 FR 51963
NPRM Comment Period End	11/07/2008
Final Action	10/00/2017

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: No	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Paraskevi Maddox Social Insurance Specialist Social Security Administration Office of Disability Policy, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Phone:410 594-2129 Email: paraskevi.maddox@ssa.gov Alexander Cristaudo Program Analyst Social Security Administration Office of Disability Policy, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Phone:410 965-3671 Email: alexander.cristaudo@ssa.gov 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