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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. |
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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 13771 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:
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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, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1608, Falls Church, VA 22041-3260 Phone:703 605-8500 Email: susan.j.swansiger@ssa.gov |