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SSA RIN: 0960-AI25 Publication ID: Fall 2018 
Title: Hearings Held by Administrative Appeals Judges of the Appeals Council 
Abstract:

We propose to revise our rules to clarify when administrative appeals judges (AAJ) from our Appeals Council may hold hearings and issue decisions. We propose that in all situations where an AAJ would conduct a hearing and issue a decision, the AAJ would adhere to the same due process requirements as administrative law judges. We also propose to update and clarify our regulations to conform to our current business processes and organizational components.

 
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: No 
EO 13771 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt 
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 402.60    20 CFR 404.2    20 CFR 404.929    20 CFR 404.955    20 CFR 404.956    20 CFR 404.970    20 CFR 404.973    20 CFR 404.976    20 CFR 404.983    20 CFR 404.984    20 CFR 404.999c    20 CFR 404.1765    20 CFR 408.110    20 CFR 411.175    20 CFR 416.120    20 CFR 416.1429    20 CFR 416.1455    20 CFR 416.1456    20 CFR 416.1470    20 CFR 416.1473    20 CFR 416.1476    20 CFR 416.1483-1484    20 CFR 416.1498    20 CFR 416.1565    20 CFR 422.201    20 CFR 422.203    20 CFR 422.205    20 CFR 422.210    ...     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 405(a) to 405(b)    42 U.S.C. 902(a)(5)   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

Ensuring that we make the best use of all of our resources is an important part of our ongoing effort to decrease the number of pending hearing cases, reduce the average wait time, and significantly improve our service to the American public. Having AAJs conduct hearings will help achieve those goals.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

Administrative, not required by statute or court order.

Alternatives:

We would continue our current adjudicatory procedures.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

We do not anticipate this proposal would impose any costs on the public. Although specific figures are not available at this time, we anticipate there may be some administrative costs to SSA for this proposal, specifically related to training and new notices. Given the historic backlog and waiting times for a hearing, the benefits of this proposal, faster hearings and case resolutions, are potentially significant.

Risks:

NA
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/00/2018 
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:
Nancy Chung
Acting Director Program Analysis Staff
Social Security Administration
5107 Leesburg Pike,
Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone:703 605-7100
Email: nancy.chung@ssa.gov