[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 215 (Thursday, November 6, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 62863]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-27890]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION


New Agreement To Replace the Agreement Between the United States 
and Norway on Social Security; Entry Into Force

AGENCY: Social Security Administration.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commissioner of Social Security gives notice that on 
September 1, 2003, a new agreement entered into force that replaces the 
original U.S.-Norwegian Social Security agreement that has been in 
effect since July 1, 1984. The new agreement, which was signed on 
November 30, 2001, was concluded pursuant to section 233 of the Social 
Security Act.
    The new agreement updates and clarifies several provisions in the 
original U.S.-Norwegian Social Security agreement. Its primary purpose, 
however, is to permit U.S. citizens who have lived in Norway to receive 
full credit for their periods of residence under Norway's Social 
Security system and to increase thereby the amount of their Norwegian 
benefits. The new agreement also improves disability and survivors 
benefit protection under the Norwegian system for people who have 
worked in both countries.
    Individuals who wish to obtain copies of the new agreement or want 
general information about its provisions may write to the Social 
Security Administration, Office of International Programs, Post Office 
Box 17741, Baltimore, Maryland 21235-7741. The Social Security Web site 
at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/international also includes the text 
of the new agreement. Anyone who wants information about the Norwegian 
Social Security programs may write to the National Insurance 
Administration, International Affairs Division, N-0241 Oslo, Norway.

    Dated: October 29, 2003.
Jo Anne B. Barnhart,
Commissioner of Social Security.
[FR Doc. 03-27890 Filed 11-5-03; 8:45 am]
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