[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Social Security Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA)                                   


  



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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Office of the Commissioner

20 CFR Ch. III

Semiannual Unified Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Social Security Administration.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, as amended by E.O. 13258, 
entitled Regulatory Planning and Review, issued September 30, 1993, and 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-354) require each 
Federal agency to publish semiannually a brief description of all 
regulatory actions under development or review, expected to be under 
development or review for the next 12 months, or completed since the 
previous publication of the agenda. Our last agenda of regulations was 
published December 3, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about a 
specific regulatory action, contact the person identified as the agency 
contact for that action. Comments or inquiries of a general nature 
should be directed to Georgia E. Myers, Regulations Officer, Social 
Security Administration, 2109 West Low Rise Building, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401; Telephone (410) 965-3632 or TTY 
(410) 966-5609.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Social Security Administration (SSA) has 
responsibility for the retirement, survivors, and disability insurance 
programs under title II of the Social Security Act (the Act), the 
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program under title XVI of the Act, 
and Special Benefits to Certain World War II Veterans under title VIII 
of the Act. We are not a regulatory agency. Our regulations generally 
do not impose burdens on the private sector or on State, local, or 
tribal governments. Our regulations document the rules under which we 
make eligibility determinations and set forth both the responsibilities 
of the Agency towards the public and beneficiaries' rights and 
responsibilities under the programs we administer.

     Our regulatory efforts can be placed into one of the following 
three categories: (1) legislative implementation; (2) program 
changes to improve SSA service to the public; and (3) improvements 
or clarifications to enhance effective stewardship of SSA programs.

     We continue to seek legislative improvements for the programs 
we administer. However, because of the complexity of our programs, 
statutory language is rarely detailed enough to govern the actions 
of agency adjudicative decision-makers. Supporting regulations are 
often required. In some instances, Congress directs SSA to issue 
implementing regulations. For other legislative provisions, SSA 
regulations provide program information to applicants for benefits, 
current beneficiaries and their legal counsels.

     Included in our agenda are items that will amend our 
regulations to include all the provisions of ``The Ticket 
to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999,'' 
(Pub. L. 106-170), which was signed on December 17, 1999. Among the 
provisions still requiring regulations are provisions that will 
suspend continuing disability reviews based on work activity, 
expedite reinstatement of disability benefits terminated due to 
work activity, and provide protection and advocacy for people with 
disabilities who are seeking the Return-to-Work services.

     An area in which we are working hard to deliver high quality 
service is our disability determination process. Several of our 
agenda items support improvements to disability program 
administration. We have tested a prototype involving a combination 
of modifications to the disability determination process. We plan 
to implement elements of the redesigned disability claims process 
(the prototype) that have been tested and found to further redesign 
goals. As we evaluate the prototype experience and identify the 
most positive elements of the prototype, we plan to publish 
regulations to implement specific elements nationally.

     The agenda also contains updates to many of the medical 
listings to reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment and 
methods of evaluation. These listing changes are included in 
President Bush's Management Agenda.

     SSA is committed to enhancing the service that we provide to 
the public by reducing the time it takes them to receive a hearing 
and a decision. An important initiative listed in the Agenda, Video 
Teleconferencing of Appearances before Administrative Law Judges of 
the Social Security Administration, is expected to improve service 
to the public by providing faster access to a hearing before an 
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). It removes the need for the 
claimant (and representative, if any) and the ALJ to be physically 
present at the same location.

     Effective stewardship of SSA programs requires mechanisms to 
assure that benefits are used to meet the needs of beneficiaries 
who are not able to manage their own benefits due to legal 
incompetence or medical infirmity. A proposed regulation will make 
improvements to the representative payment procedures needed to 
assure program integrity. A final regulation that would impose 
sanctions on individuals who knowingly make false or misleading 
statements to SSA is also included.

     We have also included in this agenda, two regulations that 
provide SSA with additional tools to strengthen the integrity of 
the Social Security and SSI programs. A proposed regulation 
implements a provision of the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 
authorizing SSA to obtain information from financial institutions 
in order to determine initial or continuing eligibility for SSI 
benefits. The second proposed regulation would allow SSA to use 
administrative wage garnishment to recover outstanding debts.

     Simplifying the rules governing the SSI program is also 
important to SSA's efforts to enhance its service to the public. 
Three proposed regulations would help by changing the way we count 
clothing, one automobile, household goods and personal effects 
under the SSI program.

     At this time of heightened interest in the privacy area, we 
are proposing to completely update our regulation on privacy and 
disclosure.

     We continue to work diligently to improve our program benefit 
regulations and to develop partnerships with large segments of the 
community of interest groups concerned about Social Security 
programs. The remainder of our Unified Agenda items reflect such 
improvements and clarifications.

     The April 2002 regulatory agenda for the Social Security 
Administration follows.

Dated: March 22, 2002.

 Georgia E. Myers,

SSA Regulations Officer.

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                              Social Security Administration--;Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3492        Revised Medical Criteria for Endocrine Disorders (436P).............................     0960-AD78
3493        Definition of ``Largest Benefit Amount'' for Simultaneous              0960-AD95
            Entitlement to Child's Benefits (481P)..............................................
3494        Supplemental Standards for Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Social Security          0960-AE48
            Administration (601P)...............................................................
3495        Deeming of Income From an Ineligible Spouse to an Eligible Individual and an             0960-AE50
            Eligible Child (606P)...............................................................
3496        Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Rehabilitation Act of      0960-AE63
            1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 in Programs Receiving Financial
            Assistance by SSA (617P)............................................................
3497        Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Social Security Programs or Activities (661P)...     0960-AE78
3498        Privacy and Disclosure of Official Records and Information (711P)...................     0960-AE88
3499        Federal Salary Offset (Withholding a Portion of a Federal Employee's Salary To           0960-AE89
            Collect a Delinquent Debt Owed to the Social Security Administration) (721P)........
3500        Administrative Wage Garnishment (To Repay a Debt Owed to the Social Security             0960-AE92
            Administration) (724P)..............................................................
3501        Work Activity Standard as a Basis for Review of an Individual's Disabled Status          0960-AE93
            (Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999) (725P).................
3502        Medical Equivalence for Adults and Children (787P)..................................     0960-AF19
3503        Expedited Reinstatement of Disability Benefits (Ticket to Work and Work Incentives       0960-AF21
            Improvement Act) (790P).............................................................
3504        SSI Trusts and Transfers of Resources (791P)........................................     0960-AF22
3505        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Genitourinary Disorders (802P)..............     0960-AF30
3506        Revised Medical Criteria of Evaluating Impairments Affecting Multiple Body Systems       0960-AF32
            (803P)..............................................................................
3507        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Special Senses and Speech Disorders (805P)..     0960-AF34
3508        Clarification of Rules Involving RFC Assessments; Clarification of Use of Vocational     0960-AF37
            Experts & Other Sources of the Sequential Evaluation Process; Incorporation of ``Special Profile'' Into Regs (808P)..................................
3509        Wage Reports and Pension Information (809P).........................................     0960-AF38
3510        Filing Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act and the Military Personnel and           0960-AF39
            Civilian Employees Claims Act (785P)................................................
3511        Disability Insurance Program Demonstration Project Authority (Ticket to Work and         0960-AF41
            Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999) (789P).....................................
3512        Access to Information Held by Financial Institutions (815P).........................     0960-AF43
3513        Revisions to the Medical-Vocational Guidelines (823P)...............................     0960-AF47
3514        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders (826P).............     0960-AF48
3515        Representative Payment Under Title II and XVI of the Social Security Act (827P).....     0960-AF49
3516        Removal of Clothing from the Definition of Income and From the Definition of In-Kind     0960-AF50
            Support and Maintenance Under the Supplemental Security Income Program (834P).......
3517        Exclusion of One Automobile From Resources (835P)...................................     0960-AF51
3518        Exclusion of Household Goods and Personal Effects Under the Supplemental Security        0960-AF55
            Income (SSI) Program (837P).........................................................
3519        Non-Payment of Monthly Social Security Benefits to Aliens Residing in the United         0960-AF56
            States Who Are Not Lawfully Present (849P)..........................................
3520        Determining Disability for an Individual with Drug Addiction or Alcoholism (851P)...     0960-AF57
3521        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Respiratory System Disorders (859P).........     0960-AF58
3522        Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans (880P)...........................     0960-AF61
3523        Amendments to Annual Earnings Test Regulations (866P)...............................     0960-AF62
3524        Revising the Rules on Consideration of Work History in Determining Whether an            0960-AF64
            Individual is Disabled (875P).......................................................
3525        Revising the Rules on the Steps for Evaluating Disability (894P)....................     0960-AF65
3526        Compensation for Qualified Organizations Serving as a Representative Payee (846P)...     0960-AF66
3527        Clarification of the Disability Exclusion (915P)....................................     0960-AF71
3528        Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans; Representative Payment,              0960-AF72
            Reporting Requirements, Suspension and Termination Events, Overpayments, and
            Administrative Review Process (922P)................................................
3529        Elimination of Sanctions for Refusal of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Without       0960-AF74
            Good Cause and Elimination of Referrals for Vocational Rehabilitation Services
            (925P)..............................................................................
3530        Continued Payment of Benefits to Certain Individuals Who Medically Recover While         0960-AF75
            Participating in Certain Vocational Rehabilitation Programs (926P)..................
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3531        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Hematologic Disorders and Malignant              0960-AD67
            Neoplastic Diseases (399F)..........................................................

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3532        Repeal of Facility of Payment Provision (508F)......................................     0960-AE02
3533        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of       0960-AE25
            Higher Education, Hospitals, Other Nonprofit Organizations, and Commercial
            Organizations (547F)................................................................
3534        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State       0960-AE28
            and Local Governments and Indian Tribal Governments (555F)..........................
3535        Restrictions on Lobbying in Connection with the Award of Grants, Contracts, and          0960-AE29
            Cooperative Agreements (556F).......................................................
3536        Technical Changes to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Regulations (664F)..........     0960-AE79
3537        OASDI and SSI; Administrative Review Process; Video Teleconferencing Appearances         0960-AE97
            Before Administrative Law Judges of the Social Security Administration (737F).......
3538        Cost of Living Increases in Primary Insurance Amounts (759F)........................     0960-AF14
3539        Change in Retirement Age (775F).....................................................     0960-AF16
3540        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Impairments of the Digestive System (800F)..     0960-AF28
3541        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Skin Disorders (801F).......................     0960-AF29
3542        Implementing the Redesigned Disability Process (816F)...............................     0960-AF44
3543        Exclusion of Representatives and Health Care Providers Convicted of Violations from      0960-AF46
            Participation in Social Security Disability Programs (820F).........................
3544        Filing of Applications and Related Forms (797F).....................................     0960-AF52
3545        Collection of Supplemental Security Income Overpayments from Title VIII Benefits         0960-AF53
            (819F)..............................................................................
3546        Payment of Benefits to Aliens Residing Outside the United States (909F).............     0960-AF70
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                               Social Security Administration--;Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3547        Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Benefits; Replacing Social Security         0960-AE18
            Number Cards (543F).................................................................
3548        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide              0960-AE27
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants) (554F)................................
3549        Dedicated Accounts and Installment Payments for Certain Past Due SSI Benefits (622F)     0960-AE59
3550        Assignment of Social Security Administration Numbers (SSN) for Nonwork Purposes          0960-AF05
            (751P)..............................................................................
3551        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Immune System Disorders (804P)..............     0960-AF33
3552        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Neurological Disorders (806P)...............     0960-AF35
3553        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Growth Disorders (444P).....................     0960-AF67
3554        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Mental Disorders (886P).....................     0960-AF69
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                               Social Security Administration--;Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3555        Technical Revisions to Medical Criteria for Determinations of Disability (740F).....     0960-AE99
3556        Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program (Ticket to Work and Work Incentives          0960-AF11
            Improvement Act of 1999) (767F).....................................................
3557        Administrative Procedures for Imposing Penalties for False or Misleading Statements      0960-AF20
            (784F)..............................................................................
3558        Credit Bureau Reporting and Administrative Offset for SSI Overpayments (795F).......     0960-AF31
3559        Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind and Disabled; Student Child Earned      0960-AF60
            Income Exclusion (865F).............................................................
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  Regulation
Identification                                             Title                                             Date Withdrawn            Comments
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0960-AD23        OASDI and SSI for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled; Fees for Representation of Parties Under      03/21/2002   Withdrawn
                 Title II and Title XVI of the Social Security Act (296P)
0960-AD93        Computation of SSI Benefits for the First Three Months of Payment (476P)                       03/21/2002   Withdrawn

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0960-AE11        Administrative Review Process; Administrative Res Judicata and Related Rules (526P)            03/21/2002   Withdrawn
0960-AE15        Modification of Private Printing and Prescribed Applications and Other Forms (530P)            03/21/2002   Withdrawn
0960-AE16        OASDI; Nonpayment of Benefits to Incarcerated Individuals and Individuals Confined in          03/21/2002   Withdrawn
                 Criminal Cases, Pursuant to Conviction or by Court Order Based on Findings of Insanity
                 (531P)
0960-AE17        Supplemental Security Income; Plans for Achieving Self-Support (506P)                          03/19/2002   Withdrawn
0960-AE40        Elimination of Rounding Distortion in the Calculation of the Contribution and Benefit Base     03/21/2002   Withdrawn
                 and Earnings Test Exempt Amounts (512F)
0960-AE90        Private Collection Agencies (Using Private Collection Agencies to Help SSA Collect             03/21/2002   Withdrawn
                 Delinquent Title II and Title XVI Overpayment Debts Owed by Former Beneficiaries) (722P)
0960-AE91        Charging Interest (Charging Interest on Delinquent Debts) (723P)                               03/21/2002   Withdrawn
0960-AF17        Administrative Review Process; Prehearing and Posthearing Conferences (778F)                   03/21/2002   Withdrawn
0960-AF23        Social Security Coverage of Employment for Residents of the Northern Mariana Islands,          03/21/2002   Withdrawn
                 American Samoa, and Guam (792P)
0960-AF24        Effects of Being Considered a Child (793P)                                                     03/21/2002   Withdrawn
0960-AF25        $30 Private Insurance (794P)                                                                   03/21/2002   Withdrawn
0960-AF63        Federal Old-Age, Survivors, Disability and Supplemental Security Income; De Novo Review at     03/21/2002   Withdrawn
                 all Levels of Appeal (888P)
0960-AF68        Program: Cooperative Agreements for Benefits Planning, Assistance, and Outreach Projects       03/08/2002   Withdrawn
                 (844P)
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3492. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR ENDOCRINE DISORDERS (436P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Sections 9.00 and 109.00 of appendix 1 to subpart P of part 
404 of our regulations (404.1501 through 404.1599) describe those 
endocrine impairments that are considered severe enough to prevent a 
person from doing any gainful activity, or in the case of a child 
claiming SSA payments under title XVI, that cause marked and severe 
functional limitations. We are proposing to revise the criteria in 
these sections to reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and 
methods of evaluating endocrine impairments. The Supplemental Security 
Income Program incorporates and uses the same medical criteria as the 
Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Maria D. Smith, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3661

RIN: 0960-AD78
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3493. DEFINITION OF ``LARGEST BENEFIT AMOUNT'' FOR 
SIMULTANEOUS ENTITLEMENT TO CHILD'S BENEFITS (481P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 402(k); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.304; 20 CFR 404.353(b); 20 CFR 404.407(d)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 202(k)(2)(A) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)(2)(A)) 
contains the statutory requirements for determining the earnings record 
on which SSA will pay a person, who is simultaneously entitled to 
child's insurance benefits on the earnings records of more than one 
worker. Generally, the child's benefits will be paid on the earnings 
record that yields the highest primary insurance amount (PIA). However, 
under certain circumstances, the child's benefits will be paid on the 
earnings record that yields a lower PIA if that record produces the 
``largest benefit'' to which the child could be 
entitled under section 202(d) without the application of the reduction 
under the ``family maximum'' provisions. In 
implementing section 202(k)(2)(A), SSA has determined the 
``largest benefit'' under section 202(k)(2)(A) by 
comparing the original benefit amount determined under section 
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the Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(2)) (i.e., 50 percent of the PIA of a living 
worker and 75 percent of the PIA of a deceased worker) calculated on 
the dependent and/or survivor claim of the child on the earnings record 
of each worker without applying any reductions or deductions. Some 
courts adopted a different interpretation and held that SSA must 
compare the amounts payable to the child under each earnings record 
after considering all applicable deductions and reductions other than 
the reduction under the family maximum provisions. Legal support for 
both interpretations can be found in the statutory language and 
legislative history of section 202(k)(2)(A) of the Act. We have found 
current regulations implementing section 202(k)(2)(A) to be ambiguous 
on the matter. We propose to clarify these regulations to reflect only 
the longstanding SSA interpretation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bill Hilton, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-2468

Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822

RIN: 0960-AD95
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3494. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE 
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (601P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC APP (Ethics in Government Act of 1978); 5 USC 
7301; 5 USC 7353

CFR Citation: 5 CFR ch LXXXI (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Social Security Administration (SSA), with the 
concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), proposes to issue 
regulations for officers and employees of SSA that supplement the OGE 
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, 
which became effective February 3, 1993. The proposed rule specifies 
procedural and substantive requirements that are necessary to address 
ethical issues unique to SSA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stuart M. Besser, Attorney, Social Security 
Administration, Office of the General Counsel, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3194

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AE48
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3495. DEEMING OF INCOME FROM AN INELIGIBLE SPOUSE TO AN ELIGIBLE 
INDIVIDUAL AND AN ELIGIBLE CHILD (606P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1381a; 42 USC 1382; 42 USC 
1382a; 42 USC 1382b; 42 USC 1382c(f); 42 USC 1382j; 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1160; 20 CFR 416.1165; 20 CFR 416.1166

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the method used under the SSI program 
to determine income for a child who lives with both parents where one 
parent is ineligible for SSI because of income deemed from an 
ineligible spouse. Instead of deeming any excess income from the 
ineligible spouse to the child, referred to as ``pass-through 
deeming,'' we would deem income to the child using the method 
we use where neither parent files for SSI. Under current rules, 
``pass-through'' deeming has had the unintended 
effect of deeming more income than would have been deemed if the 
regular rules for deeming from ineligible parents who do not file for 
SSI are used.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN: 0960-AE50
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3496. EFFECTUATION OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, THE 
REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AND THE AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 1975 IN 
PROGRAMS RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY SSA (617P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1405; 29 USC 794; 42 USC 290dd-2; 42 USC 
902(a)(5); 42 USC 2000d-1; 42 USC 6101

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Prior to March 31, 1995, SSA was an operating component of 
HHS and the general regulatory authority for SSA programs and 
administration was vested in the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
(the Secretary) based on section 1102 of the Social Security Act (the 
Act) (42 U.S.C. 1302). The Social Security Independence and Program 
Improvements Act (SSIPIA) established SSA as an independent agency in 
the Executive Branch of the Federal Government effective March 31, 
1995, and vested general regulatory authority in the Commissioner of 
Social Security (the Commissioner). Under section 106(b) of SSIPIA, HHS 
regulations in effect immediately prior to March 31, 1995, which relate 
to functions now vested in the Commissioner by reason of SSA's 
independence, continue to apply to SSA until such time as they are 
modified, suspended, terminated or repealed by the Commissioner. SSA is 
promulgating regulations at 20 CFR part 431, which are based in large 
measure upon the HHS regulations at 45 CFR parts 80, 81, 84, 85, 90, 
and 91. These

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SSA regulations reflect changes necessary to adapt the HHS regulations 
to SSA procedures. Upon SSA's rules becoming final regulations, the HHS 
regulations will cease to have application to SSA in accordance with 
section 106(b) of SSIPIA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eileen Houghton, Attorney, Social Security 
Administration, Office of the General Counsel, 6401 Security 
Bouleveard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-4816

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AE63
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3497. ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS OR 
ACTIVITIES (661P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1302; PL 103-296

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 431.100; 20 CFR 431.215; 20 CFR 431.220; 20 CFR 
431.225; 20 CFR 431.230; 20 CFR 431.235; 20 CFR 431.240; 20 CFR 
431.105; 20 CFR 431.110; 20 CFR 431.115; 20 CFR 431.120; 20 CFR 
431.125; 20 CFR 431.130; 20 CFR 431.135; 20 CFR 431.140; 20 CFR 
431.145; 20 CFR 431.150; 20 CFR 431.160; 20 CFR 431.200; 20 CFR 
431.205; 20 CFR 431.210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations are intended to ensure that 
individuals are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of 
disability, race, color, national origin, sex, age, or religion in any 
program or activity conducted by SSA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AE78
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3498. PRIVACY AND DISCLOSURE OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION (711P)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 42 USC 1306(a); 42 USC 
902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 401.30; 20 CFR 401.45; 20 CFR 401.55; 20 CFR 
401.150; 20 CFR 401.180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise our privacy and disclosure rules to:
1. Describe safeguards against inappropriate disclosure of personal 
information when individuals request information about themselves by 
electronic means (e.g., through the Internet);
2. Revise our special procedures on an individual's access to medical 
records;
3. Add a new section to grant direct access to a minor's medical 
records by the minor's parent or legal guardian acting on the minor's 
behalf; and
4. Fully describe the role and function of the Privacy Officer.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02
Final Action                    02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris W. Johnson, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disclosure Policy, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-8563

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AE88
_______________________________________________________________________




3499. FEDERAL SALARY OFFSET (WITHHOLDING A PORTION OF A FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE'S SALARY TO COLLECT A DELINQUENT DEBT OWED TO THE SOCIAL 
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) (721P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 404; 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902; 42 USC 1383; 5 USC 
5514

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 422

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This initiative would enable the Social Security 
Administration (SSA) to collect from Federal salaries qualifying, 
delinquent title II and title XVI overpayment debts owed by former 
beneficiaries who are currently Federal employees. The debt collection 
would be accomplished by the partial reduction of the employee's 
disposable salary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Edward Johns, Financial Management Analyst, Social 
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-0392

Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN: 0960-AE89
_______________________________________________________________________




3500. ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT (TO REPAY A DEBT OWED TO THE 
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) (724P)

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

[[Page 34022]]

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902; 42 USC 1383; 31 USC 3720D

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.903; 20 CFR 416.1403; 20 CFR 422.311; 20 CFR 
422.312; 20 CFR 422.317

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This initiative will enable the Social Security 
Administration (SSA) to use administrative wage garnishment to collect 
administrative debts and to collect qualifying, delinquent titles II 
and XVI overpayment debts owed by former beneficiaries who are now 
employed in other than Federal employment. Administrative wage 
garnishment allows SSA to order an employer to deduct a percentage of 
the disposable pay earned by the worker/debtor, and to send that amount 
to SSA as payment toward satisfying the delinquent debt. Administrative 
wage garnishment does not require a court judgment to impose the 
withholding order.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Edward Johns, Financial Management Analyst, Social 
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-0392

Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN: 0960-AE92
_______________________________________________________________________




3501. WORK ACTIVITY STANDARD AS A BASIS FOR REVIEW OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S 
DISABLED STATUS (TICKET TO WORK AND WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 
1999) (725P)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 421

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1590

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, January 1, 2002, Section 111 of Public 
Law 106-170, effective January 1, 2002.

Abstract: One of SSA's most important initiatives is to assure that 
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security 
Income (SSI) beneficiaries with disabilities who want to work have the 
opportunity to do so. Individuals with disabilities face multiple 
barriers in attempting to return to work. Section 111 of Public Law 
106-170 provides a new statutory work incentive by eliminating the 
scheduling of continuing disability medical reviews solely because of 
an SSDI beneficiary's work activity, once the beneficiary has received 
SSDI benefits for 24 months. (Such beneficiaries will continue to be 
subject to regularly scheduled continuing disability reviews, work 
investigations, and benefit termination due to earnings from work 
activity at the level of substantial gainful activity.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jack Baumel, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Employment Support programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9834

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AE93
_______________________________________________________________________




3502. MEDICAL EQUIVALENCE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN (787P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1526; 20 CFR 404.1529; 20 CFR 416.926; 20 CFR 
416.929

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice of proposed rulemaking will clarify that we will 
consider the medical severity of the individual's impairment, based on 
all relevant evidence in the case record when we make a finding 
regarding medical equivalence. These rules will clarify our medical 
equivalence policy in light of the decision in Hickman v. Apfel, 187 
F.3d 683 (7th Cir. 1999).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jane Deweib, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9878

Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN: 0960-AF19
_______________________________________________________________________




3503. EXPEDITED REINSTATEMENT OF DISABILITY BENEFITS (TICKET TO WORK AND 
WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT) (790P)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 423(i); 42 USC 1383(p)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Individuals with disabilities face multiple barriers in 
attempting to return to work. Section 112 of Public Law 106-170 
provides a new statutory work incentive by providing for expedited 
reinstatement of SSDI and SSI benefits terminated due to work activity, 
when the former beneficiary requests reinstatement within 60 months of 
termination because his or her disability prevents work activity. 
Section 112 also provides for payment of provisional benefits for up to 
six months until SSA makes a determination on the requester's 
entitlement to reinstated benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

[[Page 34023]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jack Baumel, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Employment Support programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9834

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________




3504. SSI TRUSTS AND TRANSFERS OF RESOURCES (791P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1382a(a); 42 USC 1382b(c); 42 USC 1382b(e); PL 
106-169, sec 205; PL 106-169, sec 206

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to amend our regulations to reflect sections 205 
and 206 of Public Law 106-169, the Foster Care Independence Act of 
1999. Section 205 generally provides for counting certain trusts as 
resources in the SSI program. Section 206 generally provides for a 
period of ineligibility for SSI benefits as a result of transferring 
resources for less than fair market value.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kenneth A. Brown, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9772

Cynthia Pullen-Carroll, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3691

RIN: 0960-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________




3505. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING GENITOURINARY DISORDERS 
(802P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments (the Listings) that we use to evaluate genitourinary 
impairments. We apply these criteria at step three of our sequential 
evaluation processes for adults and children who claim Social Security 
or Supplemental Security Income benefits based on disability under 
title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act. The revisions 
reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of 
evaluating genitourinary impairments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN: 0960-AF30
_______________________________________________________________________




3506. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA OF EVALUATING IMPAIRMENTS AFFECTING 
MULTIPLE BODY SYSTEMS (803P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments that we use to evaluate claims involving impairments 
affecting multiple body systems. We apply these criteria when you claim 
benefits based on disability under title II and title XVI of the Social 
Security Act. The proposed revisions reflect current medical knowledge, 
treatment, and methods of evaluating impairments affecting multiple 
body systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Victoria Dorf, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9245

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




3507. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING SPECIAL SENSES AND SPEECH 
DISORDERS (805P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments that we use to evaluate claims involving special senses and 
speech disorders. We apply these criteria when you claim benefits based 
on disability under title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act. 
The proposed revisions reflect advances in medical knowledge, 
treatment, and methods of evaluating special senses and speech 
disorders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 34024]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN: 0960-AF34
_______________________________________________________________________




3508. CLARIFICATION OF RULES INVOLVING RFC ASSESSMENTS; CLARIFICATION OF 
USE OF VOCATIONAL EXPERTS & OTHER SOURCES OF THE SEQUENTIAL EVALUATION 
PROCESS; INCORPORATION OF ``SPECIAL PROFILE''INTO 
REGS (808P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(b); 42 USC 
405(d) to 405(h); 42 USC 416(i); 42 USC 421(a); 42 USC 421(i); 42 USC 
422(c); 42 USC 423; 42 USC 4215; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1382; 42 USC 
1382c; 42 USC 1382h; 42 USC 1383(a); 42 USC 1383(c); 42 USC 1383(d)(l); 
42 USC 1383b

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1501; 20 CFR 404.1505; 20 CFR 404.1512; 20 CFR 
404.1520; 20 CFR 404.1545; 20 CFR 404.1546; 20 CFR 404.1560; 20 CFR 
404.1561; 20 CFR 404.1563; 20 CFR 404.1569a; 20 CFR 404.1594

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose changing several sections of our rules to clarify 
how we make determinations and decisions at steps 4 and 5 of the 
sequential evaluation process. Among other things, the proposed rules 
would clarify (1) the responsibility that claimants have to provide 
evidence of their disability (including evidence related to their 
residual functional capacity), and (2) that SSA may use a vocational 
expert to help determine whether a claimant is able to do his or her 
past relevant work at step 4 of the sequential evaluation process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF37
_______________________________________________________________________




3509. WAGE REPORTS AND PENSION INFORMATION (809P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 432; 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 422.114

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Social Security Administration (SSA) proposes to amend 
its rules on processing reports of wages (paper Forms W-2, 
``Wage and Tax Statement,'' and W-3 
``Transmittal of Income and Tax Statements,'' or 
equivalent W-2 and W-3 magnetic media or electronic reports) submitted 
annually by employers. We are proposing to eliminate the acceptance 
level for wage reports with unidentified or incorrectly identified wage 
items. We are proposing including electronic filing as a means of wage 
reporting. Also, we propose replacing references to obsolete technical 
instruction bulletins with Magnetic Media Reporting and Electronic 
Filing instructions. We have updated form names and updated the address 
for obtaining a publication. These rules are intended to ensure that 
wages are reported to SSA with accurate information so that earnings 
can be properly credited to employees' Social Security records.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________




3510. FILING CLAIMS UNDER THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT AND THE MILITARY 
PERSONNEL AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES CLAIMS ACT (785P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2672; 31 USC 3721

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 429.101 to 429.110; 20 CFR 429.201 to 429.211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to establish a new subpart B in part 429 that 
would prescribe the procedures SSA follows when claims are filed by 
employees against SSA for personal property damage or loss incident to 
their service with SSA. We also propose to make corrections and 
clarifications to our current procedures and practices on claims 
against the government for damage to or loss of property or personal 
injury or death that is caused by the negligent or wrongful act or 
omission of an SSA employee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jonathan R. Cantor, General Attorney, Social Security 
Administration, General Law Division, Office of the General Counsel, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-3166

Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN: 0960-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________




3511. DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AUTHORITY 
(TICKET TO WORK AND WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999) (789P)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 434

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1599

[[Page 34025]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: One of SSA's most important initiatives is to assure that 
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries with 
disabilities who want to work have the opportunity to do so. Section 
301 of Public Law 106-170 provides the Commissioner of Social Security 
the authority to develop and carry out experiments and demonstration 
projects designed to determine the relative advantages and 
disadvantages of various alternative methods of treating the work 
activity of individuals entitled to disability insurance benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Kearney, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Policy, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-6386

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________




3512. ACCESS TO INFORMATION HELD BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (815P)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1383(e); PL 106-169, sec 213

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.200; 20 CFR 416.207; 20 CFR 416.421; 20 CFR 
416.640; 20 CFR 416.1231; 20 CFR 416.1242; 20 CFR 416.1245; 20 CFR 
416.1247; 20 CFR 416.1320; 20 CFR 416.1321; 20 CFR 416.1335; 20 CFR 
416.1337; 20 CFR 416.1618

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to implement a new law that will enhance our 
access to bank account information of Supplemental Security Income 
(SSI) applicants or recipients and other individuals whose income and 
resources we treat as belonging to the applicant or recipient.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/02
Final Action                    09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kathy Branch, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-8766

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF43
_______________________________________________________________________




3513. REVISIONS TO THE MEDICAL-VOCATIONAL GUIDELINES (823P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 423; 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will make several clarifications to our medical-
vocational guidelines. First, for individuals whose previous 
semiskilled or skilled work does not allow him or her to transfer 
skills to other semiskilled or skilled work within his or her residual 
functional capacity (RFC), we will treat the past work experience as if 
it were unskilled. It will also clarify which medical-vocational rules 
apply to individuals who are illiterate or unable to communicate in 
English.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elaine Tocco, Vocational Policy Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-6356

Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN: 0960-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________




3514. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS 
(826P)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Listings 4.00 and 104.00 of appendix 1 to subpart P of our 
regulation (20 CFR 404.1501 through 404.1599) describe those 
cardiovascular impairments that are considered severe enough to prevent 
a person from doing any gainful activity, or for a child claiming SSI 
payments under title XVI, that cause marked and severe functional 
limitations. We propose to revise the criteria that we use to evaluate 
cardiovascular impairments under the listings to reflect our program 
experience and advances in medical knowledge, treatment and methods of 
evaluating these disorders. The SSI program incorporates by reference 
and uses the same medical criteria as the old-age, survivors, and 
disability insurance program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bonnie Davis, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401

[[Page 34026]]

Phone: 410 965-4172

Cynthia Pullen-Carroll, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3691

RIN: 0960-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________




3515. REPRESENTATIVE PAYMENT UNDER TITLE II AND XVI OF THE SOCIAL 
SECURITY ACT (827P)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 405 note; 42 USC 421 note; 42 
USC 1383(a)(2); 42 USC 1383(d)(1); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(b); 42 USC 
405(d) to 405(h); 42 USC 405(j); 42 USC 405(k)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.902; 20 CFR 404.2011; 20 CFR 404.2021; 20 CFR 
404.2022; 20 CFR 404.2024; 20 CFR 404.2025; 20 CFR 404.2030; 20 CFR 
404.2040a; 20 CFR 404.2041; 20 CFR 404.2050; 20 CFR 404.2065; 20 CFR 
416.611; 20 CFR 416.621; 20 CFR 416.622; 20 CFR 416.624; 20 CFR 
416.625; 20 CFR 416.630; 20 CFR 416.640a; 20 CFR 416.641; 20 CFR 
416.650; 20 CFR 416.665; 20 CFR 416.1402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Effective stewardship of SSA programs requires mechanisms to 
assure that benefits are used to meet the needs of beneficiaries who 
are not able to manage their own benefits due to legal incompetence or 
medical infirmity. We recognized that improvements to the 
representative payment procedures were needed to assure program 
integrity. These regulations are required to further our program 
integrity efforts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Betsy Byrd, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7981

Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN: 0960-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________




3516. REMOVAL OF CLOTHING FROM THE DEFINITION OF INCOME AND FROM THE 
DEFINITION OF IN-KIND SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE UNDER THE SUPPLEMENTAL 
SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM (834P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Sec 1612 of the Social Security Act

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1102 to 416.1104; 20 CFR 416.1121; 20 CFR 
416.1124; 20 CFR 416.1130; 20 CFR 416.1133; 20 CFR 416.1140; 20 CFR 
416.1142; 20 CFR 416.1144 to 416.1145; 20 CFR 416.1147 to 416.1149; 20 
CFR 416.1157

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to change the SSI rules to remove clothing from 
the definition of income and from the definition of in-kind support and 
maintenance. As a result, we generally will not count gifts of clothing 
as income when we decide whether a person can receive SSI benefits or 
when we compute the amount of benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN: 0960-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________




3517. EXCLUSION OF ONE AUTOMOBILE FROM RESOURCES (835P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Sec 1613(a)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1210; 20 CFR 416.1218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to simplify our rules on how we exclude an 
automobile in determining the resources of an SSI applicant or 
recipient. Specifically, we propose to exclude one automobile from 
resources if it is used for transportation, without consideration of 
its value.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN: 0960-AF51
_______________________________________________________________________




3518. EXCLUSION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS UNDER THE 
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) PROGRAM (837P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: Sec 1613(a)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1210; 20 CFR 416.1216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to change our resource counting rules in the SSI 
program by eliminating the dollar value limit for the exclusion of 
household goods and personal effects. As a result, we would not count 
household goods and personal effects as resources when we decide 
whether a person can receive SSI benefits.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN: 0960-AF55
_______________________________________________________________________




3519. NON-PAYMENT OF MONTHLY SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TO ALIENS RESIDING 
IN THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE NOT LAWFULLY PRESENT (849P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1611(b)(2); 8 USC 1641; 42 USC 402(y)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.401; 20 CFR 404.460; 20 CFR 404.481 (New); 20 
CFR 404.482 (New); 20 CFR 404.483 (New); 20 CFR 404.485 (New); 20 CFR 
404.486 (New); 20 CFR 404.487 (New); 20 CFR 404.488 (New); 20 CFR 
404.489 (New); 20 CFR 404.490 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to add rules to require evidence in our records of 
United States citizenship, status as a United States national or, in 
the case of an alien, lawful presence in the United States in order for 
an individual to receive benefits under title II of the Social Security 
Act while in the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cynthia Pullen-Carroll, Social Insurance Specialist, 
Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation 
Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3691

RIN: 0960-AF56
_______________________________________________________________________




3520. DETERMINING DISABILITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH DRUG ADDICTION OR 
ALCOHOLISM (851P)

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: PL 104-121, sec 105; PL 105-33, sec 5525; PL 106-170, 
sec 401

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.315; 20 CFR 404.316; 20 CFR 404.321; 20 CFR 
404.332; 20 CFR 404.335; 20 CFR 404.337; 20 CFR 404.350; 20 CFR 
404.352; 20 CFR 404.402; 20 CFR 404.470; 20 CFR 404.480; 20 CFR 
404.902; 20 CFR 404.1535 to 404.1541; 20 CFR 1500, app 1; 20 CFR 
416.202; 20 CFR 416.214; 20 CFR 416.262; 20 CFR 416.265; 20 CFR 
416.535; 20 CFR 416.542; 20 CFR 416.544; 20 CFR 416.558; 20 CFR 
416.601; 20 CFR 416.610; 20 CFR 416.925; 20 CFR 416.935; 20 CFR 
416.1123; 20 CFR 416.1326; 20 CFR 416.1331; 20 CFR 416.1335; 20 CFR 
416.1402; 20 CFR 416.1701; 20 CFR 416.1720; 20 CFR 416.1725

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise our regulations that address drug 
addiction and alcoholism (DAA) under title II and XVI of the Social 
Security Act. The proposed rules reflect provisions of section 105 of 
the Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996, Public Law 104-121; 
section 5525 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, Public Law 105-33; and 
section 401 of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act 
of 1999, Public Law 106-170.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Deborah Barnes, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-4171

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________




3521. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 
DISORDERS (859P)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments that we use to evaluate claims involving respiratory system 
disorders. The proposed revisions reflect advances in medical 
knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating respiratory disorders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carolyn Kiefer, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9104

Cynthia Pullen-Carroll, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3691

RIN: 0960-AF58
_______________________________________________________________________




3522. SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS (880P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(j); 42 USC 405(k); 42 USC 
902(a)(5); 42 USC 1001 to 1013

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 408.101 (New); 20 CFR 408.105 (New); 20 CFR 
408.110

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(New); 20 CFR 408.120 (New); 20 CFR 408.201 (New); 20 CFR 408.202 
(New); 20 CFR 408.204 (New); 20 CFR 408.206 (New); 20 CFR 408.208 
(New); 20 CFR 408.210 (New); 20 CFR 408.212 (New); 20 CFR 408.214 
(New); 20 CFR 408.216 (New); 20 CFR 408.218 (New); 20 CFR 408.220 
(New); 20 CFR 408.222 (New); 20 CFR 408.224 (New); 20 CFR 408.226 
(New); 20 CFR 408.228 (New); 20 CFR 408.230 (New); 20 CFR 408.232 
(New); 20 CFR 408.234 (New); 20 CFR 408.301 (New); 20 CFR 408.305 
(New); 20 CFR 408.310 (New); 20 CFR 408.315 (New); 20 CFR 408.320 
(New); 20 CFR 408.325 (New); 20 CFR 408.330 (New); 20 CFR 408.340 
(New); 20 CFR 408.345 (New); 20 CFR 408.351 (New); 20 CFR 408.355 
(New); 20 CFR 408.360 (New); 20 CFR 408.401 (New); 20 CFR 408.402 
(New); 20 CFR 408.403 (New); 20 CFR 408.404 (New); 20 CFR 408.405 
(New); 20 CFR 408.406 (New); 20 CFR 408.410 (New); 20 CFR 408.412 
(New); 20 CFR 408.413 (New); 20 CFR 408.420 (New); 20 CFR 408.425 
(New); 20 CFR 408.430 (New); 20 CFR 408.432 (New); 20 CFR 408.435 
(New); 20 CFR 408.437 (New); 20 CFR 408.501 (New); 20 CFR 408.505 
(New); 20 CFR 408.510 (New); 20 CFR 408.515 (New); 20 CFR 408.601 
(New); 20 CFR 408.610 (New); 20 CFR 408.615 (New); 20 CFR 408.620 
(New); 20 CFR 408.621 (New); 20 CFR 408.622 (New); 20 CFR 408.624 
(New); 20 CFR 408.625 (New); 20 CFR 408.635 (New); 20 CFR 408.640 
(New); 20 CFR 408.641 (New); 20 CFR 408.645 (New); 20 CFR 408.650 
(New); 20 CFR 408.655 (New); 20 CFR 408.660 (New); 20 CFR 408.665 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to add to chapter 20 of the CFR 5 new subparts in 
a new part 408 that would set forth our rules applicable to claims for 
special veterans benefits (SVB) under title VIII of the Social Security 
Act. The title VIII program provides monthly benefits to certain WWII 
veterans who were previously eligible for supplemental security income 
payments under title XVI of the Act and reside outside the United 
States. These initial subparts would establish the legal basis for the 
title VIII program as well as codify the title VIII rules on 
qualification, filing applications, evaluating evidence, and computing 
and paying benefits. We will be proposing additional subparts dealing 
with other aspects of the title VIII at a later date.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, 
Social Security Administration, Office of International Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-0020

Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822

RIN: 0960-AF61
_______________________________________________________________________




3523. AMENDMENTS TO ANNUAL EARNINGS TEST REGULATIONS (866P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 403; 42 USC 403(a); 42 USC 405(a); 
42 USC 416; 42 USC 423; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 428(a) to 428(e); 42 USC 
902(a)(5); PL 106-182

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.415; 20 CFR 404.416

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Senior Citizen's Freedom to Work Act of 2000, enacted on 
April 7, 2000, eliminates the annual earnings test for beneficiaries, 
starting from the month in which they reach full retirement age.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF62
_______________________________________________________________________




3524. REVISING THE RULES ON CONSIDERATION OF WORK HISTORY IN DETERMINING 
WHETHER AN INDIVIDUAL IS DISABLED (875P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(b); 42 USC 
405(d) to 405(h); 42 USC 416(i); 42 USC 421(a); 42 USC 421(i); 42 USC 
422(c); 42 USC 423; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1382; 42 USC 
1382c; 42 USC 1382h; 42 USC 1383(a); 42 USC 1383(c); 42 USC 1383(d)(1); 
42 USC 1383b

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1520; 20 CFR 404.1560; 20 CFR 404.1565; 20 CFR 
404.1594(b)(4)(iii); 20 CFR 416.920; 20 CFR 416.960; 20 CFR 416.965; 20 
CFR 416.994(b)(l)(iv)(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to change some of the rules we use to decide 
whether an individual is ``disabled.'' These rules 
govern how we look at an individual's past work history. Currently, we 
consider work performed in the last 15 years to be relevant when we 
decide whether an individual is ``disabled.'' We 
propose to change our rules so that we only look at work performed in 
the last five years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN: 0960-AF64
_______________________________________________________________________




3525. REVISING THE RULES ON THE STEPS FOR EVALUATING DISABILITY (894P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 usc 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1520; 20 CFR 416.920

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to combine steps 4 and 5 of the current sequential 
evaluation process for evaluating disability into one step. Instead of 
having separate steps for determining whether a claimant can do any 
past relevant work and other work, we would have one step where we 
determine if a claimant can do any SGA at all. This would simplify the 
evaluation process and save time and resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN: 0960-AF65
_______________________________________________________________________




3526. COMPENSATION FOR QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS SERVING AS A 
REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE (846P)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405(j)(4)(B); 42 USC 1383(a)(2)(D)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.2040a; 20 CFR 416.640a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to amend these regulations to further define 
``bonded or licensed in the State in which an organizational 
payee serves as representative payee.'' We are proposing to 
further define the amount of bonding necessary to provide adequate 
protection for our beneficiaries and the nature of licenses that are 
pertinent for a fee-for-service organization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/02
Final Action                    03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Organizations, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Betsy Byrd, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7981

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF66
_______________________________________________________________________




3527.  CLARIFICATION OF THE DISABILITY EXCLUSION (915P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 402(a); 42 USC 403(a); 42 USC 
403(b); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 412 to 414; 42 USC 415 to 417; 42 USC 
423; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 428(a) to 428(e); 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.130(f); 20 CFR 404.211(b)(2); 20 CFR 
404.211(e)(1); 20 CFR 404.320(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed rules amend our regulations at sections 
404.130, 404.211 and 404.320 to clarify that if we count a prior period 
of disability in determining a person's insured status or benefit 
amount, the period of disability must be counted for both purposes. 
Similarly, if we exclude a prior period of disability when either 
determining insured status or the benefit amount, we must exclude it 
for both purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ines Riley, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-4138

Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822

RIN: 0960-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________




3528.  SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS; 
REPRESENTATIVE PAYMENT, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, SUSPENSION AND 
TERMINATION EVENTS, OVERPAYMENTS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS 
(922P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(j); 42 USC 405(k); 42 USC 
902(a)(5); 42 USC 1001 to 1013; 42 USC 1104; 42 USC 1106

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 408.601; 20 CFR 408.610; 20 CFR 408.615; 20 CFR 
408.620 to 408.622; 20 CFR 408.624; 20 CFR 408.625; 20 CFR 408.635; 20 
CFR 408.640; 20 CFR 408.641; 20 CFR 408.645; 20 CFR 408.650; 20 CFR 
408.655; 20 CFR 408.660; 20 CFR 408.665; 20 CFR 408.701; 20 CFR 
408.704; 20 CFR 408.708; 20 CFR 408.710; 20 CFR 408.712; 20 CFR 
408.714; 20 CFR 408.801 to 408.805; 20 CFR 408.810; 20 CFR 408.812; 20 
CFR 408.814; 20 CFR 408.816; 20 CFR 408.818; 20 CFR 408.820; 20 CFR 
408.900 to 408.905; 20 CFR 408.910 to 408.915; 20 CFR 408.918; 20 CFR 
408.920; 20 CFR 408.922; 20 CFR 408.923; 20 CFR 408.930 to 408.933; 20 
CFR 408.940 to 408.946; 20 CFR 408.1000 to 408.1007; 20 CFR 408.1009; 
20 CFR 408.1011; 20 CFR 408.1013 to 408.1016; 20 CFR 408.1020 to 
408.1022

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to add 6 additional subchapters to part 408 
(proposed) of our regulations. The title VIII program provides monthly 
benefits to certain World War II veterans who were previously eligible 
for supplemental security income payments under title XVI of the Act 
and reside outside the United States. These additional subparts would 
codify the title VIII requirements on representative payment, reporting 
responsibilities, suspension and

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termination events, overpayment and underpayment policies, and the 
administrative review process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, 
Social Security Administration, Office of International Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-0020

Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN: 0960-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________




3529.  ELIMINATION OF SANCTIONS FOR REFUSAL OF VOCATIONAL 
REHABILITATION SERVICES WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE AND ELIMINATION OF REFERRALS 
FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (925P)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383; PL 106-170, 
sec 101(b)-(d)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404; 20 CFR 416

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are updating our regulations to reflect the repeal of the 
provisions of the Social Security Act (the Act) which provided for the 
imposition of benefit sanctions when a Social Security disability 
beneficiary or disabled or blind Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
recipient refused vocational rehabilitation (VR) services without good 
cause. These provisions of the Act were repealed by section 101(b) of 
Public Law 106-170, the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement 
Act of 1999, effective January 1, 2002. These regulations will remove 
the provisions in our regulations relating to these sanctions. We also 
are amending our regulations to reflect the elimination of the 
provisions of the Act which provide for referral of Social Security 
disability beneficiaries and disabled or blind SSI recipients to State 
VR agencies for necessary rehabilitation services. As we gradually 
implement the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency program under section 
1148 of the Act in selected States, the provisions of the Act for 
referring beneficiaries and recipients to State VR agencies will cease 
to be in effect in those States as provided in sections 101(b), (c), 
and (d) of Public Law 106-170. Additionally, under section 101 of 
Public Law 106-170, the use of alternate participants under the 
reimbursement programs under title II and title XVI of the Act will be 
phased out in the States as the Ticket to Work program is implemented. 
The regulations will reflect this phase-out of the use of alternate 
participants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Mel Winer, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Employment Support Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9175

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF74
_______________________________________________________________________




3530.  CONTINUED PAYMENT OF BENEFITS TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO 
MEDICALLY RECOVER WHILE PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN VOCATIONAL 
REHABILITATION PROGRAMS (926P)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404; 20 CFR 416

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to amend our regulations relating to the 
continuation of benefit payments to certain individuals under section 
225(b) and 1631(a)(6) of the Social Security Act (the Act). These 
sections of the Act permit the continued payment of Social Security 
benefits based on disability or SSI benefits based on disability or 
blindness to certain individuals whose disability or blindness ceases 
while they are participating in an approved vocational rehabilitation 
(VR) program. For benefits to continue, we must determine that 
completion of the program, or its continuation for a specified period 
of time, will increase the likelihood that the individual will not have 
to return to the disability or blindness benefit rolls. (Section 101(b) 
of Public Law 106-170, the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency program 
under section 1148 of the Act.) The proposed rules will amend the 
existing regulations to carry out these amendments. They will expand 
the regulations to explain more fully the circumstances under which 
benefit payments may continue, including when an individual will be 
considered to be participating in an appropriate VR program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mel Winer, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Employment Support Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9175

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF75

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3531. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING HEMATOLOGIC DISORDERS AND 
MALIGNANT NEOPLASTIC DISEASES (399F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Sections 7.00 and 107.00 (hemic and lymphatic system), and 
13.00 and 113.00 (malignant neoplastic diseases) of appendix 1 to 
subpart P of part 404 of our regulations (404.1501 through 404.1599) 
describe those impairments that are considered severe enough to prevent 
a person from doing any gainful activity, or for a child claiming SSI 
payments under title XVI, that causes marked and severe functional 
limitations. We are proposing revisions to these sections to ensure 
that the medical evaluation criteria are up-to-date and consistent with 
the latest advances in medical knowledge and treatment. The 
Supplemental Security Income program incorporates and uses the same 
medical criteria as the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance 
program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/01                    66 FR 59305
NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/02
NPRM Comment Period End Extended04/18/02                    67 FR 19138
Final Action                    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Hungerman, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-2289

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AD67
_______________________________________________________________________




3532. REPEAL OF FACILITY OF PAYMENT PROVISION (508F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 403(a)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.402(b); 20 CFR 404.458

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final rules amend our regulation to reflect section 309 
of Public Law 103-296. That repeals the facility of payment provision 
under which Social Security benefits, subject to the family maximum, 
would not be redistributed in certain cases, and provides that the 
reduction for the family maximum will be made prior to a temporary 
suspension for work when the nonworking auxiliary resides in a separate 
household from the working auxiliary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822

RIN: 0960-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________




3533. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH 
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, OTHER NONPROFIT 
ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATIONS (547F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 7505; 41 USC 403(11); 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 435.000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule will create a new part in the Code of Federal 
Regulations. The new part will provide standards in the administration 
of grants and agreements with institutions of higher education, 
hospitals, other nonprofit organizations, and commercial organizations.
The Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994, 
enacted August 15, 1994, established SSA as an independent agency 
separate from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 
effective March 31, 1995. To implement its own set of grants 
regulations, SSA proposes to codify almost verbatim the text of the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular Number A-110 
``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and 
Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other 
Nonprofit Organizations.'' These regulations will establish 
SSA grants regulations, separate from the HHS regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/27/00                    65 FR 24767
NPRM Comment Period End         06/26/00
Final Action                    03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN: 0960-AE25
_______________________________________________________________________




3534. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS 
(555F)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 41 USC 403(ii); 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 437.000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final regulation migrates the HHS grants regulation at 
45 CFR part 92 into a new SSA regulation at 20 CFR part 437 now that 
SSA is an independent agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security

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Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN: 0960-AE28
_______________________________________________________________________




3535. RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING IN CONNECTION WITH THE AWARD OF GRANTS, 
CONTRACTS, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS (556F)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 31 USC 1352; 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 438.000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final regulation migrates the HHS grants regulation at 
45 CFR part 93 into a new SSA regulation at 20 CFR part 438 now that 
SSA is an independent agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN: 0960-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________




3536. TECHNICAL CHANGES TO SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) 
REGULATIONS (664F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1236; 20 CFR 416, app, subpart K

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are amending the SSI regulations by making technical 
changes to our rules on income and resources. These technical changes 
update lists of exclusions from income and resources under the SSI 
program that are based on statutes other than the Social Security Act 
and make additional technical changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eric Ice, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-3233

Cynthia Pullen-Carroll, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3691

RIN: 0960-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________




3537. OASDI AND SSI; ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS; VIDEO 
TELECONFERENCING APPEARANCES BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES OF THE 
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (737F)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 205(a); 42 USC 205(b); 42 USC 902(a)(5)

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule revises our rules to permit us to conduct 
hearings before an administrative law judge (ALJ) at which a party or 
parties to the hearing and/or witness or witnesses may appear before 
the ALJ by video teleconference (VTC). The revised rules provide that 
if we schedule a hearing as one at which a party would appear by VTC, 
rather than in person, and the party objects to use of that procedure, 
we will reschedule the hearing as one at which the party may appear in 
person.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/05/01                     66 FR 1059
NPRM Comment Period End         03/06/01
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Pullen-Carroll, Social Insurance Specialist, 
Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation 
Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3691

Related RIN: Previously reported as 0960-AA05
RIN: 0960-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________




3538. COST OF LIVING INCREASES IN PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNTS (759F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 402(a); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 415; 42 USC 
902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.273 to 404.275

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule revises our rules dealing with automatic 
cost-of-living increases to primary insurance amounts under title II of 
the Social Security Act. The revisions eliminate the restriction that 
we could only grant cost-of-living increases based on rises in the 
Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Average Wage Index (AWI) if either 
the CPI or AWI increased by 3 percent or more during the prescribed 
measuring period. The 3 percent restriction was removed by legislation 
enacted in 1986. These regulations codify statutory provisions enacted 
in 1986.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Kunkel, Actuary, Social Security Administration, 
Office of the Actuary, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-3013

Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN: 0960-AF14

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3539. CHANGE IN RETIREMENT AGE (775F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 403; 42 USC 404(a); 42 USC 404(e); 
42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(c); 42 USC 415; 42 USC 416; 42 USC 422(b); 42 
USC 423; 42 USC 424a; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 428(a) to 428(e); 42 USC 
902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.201; 20 CFR 404.277; 20 CFR 404.304; 20 CFR 
404.310 to 404.313; 20 CFR 404.317; 20 CFR 404.335 to 404.338; 20 CFR 
404.352; 20 CFR 404.409 to 404.413; 20 CFR 404.421; 20 CFR 404.621; 20 
CFR 404.623; 20 CFR 404.762

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final rules amend our regulations to reflect section 
201 of Public Law 98-21, the Social Security amendments of 1983. 
Section 201 increases the retirement age for unreduced old-age, wife or 
husband and widow or widower benefits from age 65 to 67.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bill Hilton, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-2468

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF16
_______________________________________________________________________




3540. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING IMPAIRMENTS OF THE 
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (800F)

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments (the Listings) that we use to evaluate claims involving 
digestive impairments. We apply these criteria at step three of our 
sequential evaluation processes to adults and children who claim Social 
Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits based on 
disability under title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act (the 
Act). The proposed revisions reflect advances in medical knowledge, 
treatment, and methods of evaluating digestive impairments. We also 
propose to remove listings that are redundant and serve only to refer 
to other listings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/01                    66 FR 57009
NPRM Comment Period End         01/14/02
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl Worbel, Policy Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9108

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________




3541. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING SKIN DISORDERS (801F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule will revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments (the Listings) we use for evaluating skin disorders in 
adults and to introduce corresponding medical criteria for evaluating 
skin disorders in children. We will revise the skin listings to ensure 
that the medical evaluation criteria are up-to-date and consistent and 
that the latest advances in medical knowledge and treatment are 
included.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/10/01                    66 FR 63634
NPRM Comment Period End         02/08/02
Final Action                    10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl Worbel, Policy Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9108

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




3542. IMPLEMENTING THE REDESIGNED DISABILITY PROCESS (816F)

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 301

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.900; 20 CFR 404.901; 20 CFR 404.904; 20 CFR 
404.904a; 20 CFR 404.905; 20 CFR 404.907; 20 CFR 404.908; 20 CFR 
404.930; 20 CFR 404.948; 20 CFR 404.1512; 20 CFR 404.1526; 20 CFR 
404.1527; 20 CFR 404.1529; 20 CFR 404.1546; 20 CFR 404.1615; 20 CFR 
404.1616; 20 CFR 416.912; 20 CFR 416.926; 20 CFR 416.927; 20 CFR 
416.929; 20 CFR 416.946; 20 CFR 416.1015; 20 CFR 416.1016; 20 CFR 
416.1400; 20 CFR 416.1401; 20 CFR 416.1404; 20 CFR 416.1404a; 20 CFR 
416.1405; 20 CFR 416.1407; 20 CFR 416.1408; 20 CFR 416.1430; 20 CFR 
416.1448; 20 CFR 422.140; 20 CFR 422.203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to implement elements of the redesigned disability 
claims process (the prototype) that have

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been tested and found to further redesign goals. As we identify the 
most positive elements of the prototype, we plan to publish regulations 
to implement specific elements nationally.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/19/01                     66 FR 5494
NPRM Comment Period End         03/20/01
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Phillip Landis, Director, Disability Process Redesign 
Staff, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7414

Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

Related RIN: Merged With 0960-AE73
RIN: 0960-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________




3543. EXCLUSION OF REPRESENTATIVES AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CONVICTED 
OF VIOLATIONS FROM PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PROGRAMS 
(820F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-169, sec 208; 42 USC 1320b-6

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule would bar representatives and health care 
providers from participating in the Social Security disability programs 
if they are determined to have committed fraud. The bar would be 5 
years, 10 years, and permanent exclusion for the first, second, and 
third offenses respectively.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822

RIN: 0960-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________




3544. FILING OF APPLICATIONS AND RELATED FORMS (797F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 402(i); 42 USC 402(j); 42 USC 402(o); 42 USC 
402(p); 42 USC 402(r); 42 USC 405; 42 USC 416(i)(2); 42 USC 423(b); 42 
USC 428(a); 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.610; 20 CFR 404.611; 20 CFR 422.505

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will include language that explains the Internet 
applications completed on SSA's website and submitted to SSA are 
prescribed applications for filing for social security benefits. We 
plan to incorporate an explanation that once SSA has an approved 
electronic signature method in place, the signature method will be 
included as part of the Internet application process and will be 
required for the applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/01                    66 FR 43136
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/01
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Saundra Robinson, Social Insurance Speecialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-640
Phone: 410 965-4327

Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822

RIN: 0960-AF52
_______________________________________________________________________




3545. COLLECTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME OVERPAYMENTS FROM TITLE 
VIII BENEFITS (819F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 902; 42 USC 1320b-17; 42 USC 1383(b)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.570; 20 CFR 416.572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to modify our rules for the recovery of Supplemental 
Security Income (SSI) benefit overpayments under title XVI of the 
Social Security Act (the Act). The final rules would implement 
statutory authority for SSA to recover SSI overpayments by adjusting 
the amount of special veterans benefits payable under title VIII of the 
Act. (Title VIII provides monthly benefits to certain World War II 
veterans residing outside the United States.) This collection practice 
would be used when the overpaid individual is no longer eligible for 
SSI cash benefits. Also, the amount of the SSI overpayment recoverable 
in a month would be limited to 10 percent of the benefit payable in a 
month under title VIII unless a different rate of collection is 
requested and approved or the overpaid person (or that person's spouse) 
willfully misrepresented or concealed information in connection with 
the overpayment. In cases of misrepresentation or concealment, the 
entire title VIII benefit would be subject to adjustment to recover the 
overpayment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/01                    66 FR 38963
NPRM Comment Period End         09/24/01
Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, 
Social Security Administration, Office of International Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-0020

Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and

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Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN: 0960-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________




3546.  PAYMENT OF BENEFITS TO ALIENS RESIDING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES 
(909F)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 402(k); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.460

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are revising our rules to remove Democratic Kampuchea (now 
Cambodia) and Vietnam from the list of countries to which social 
security benefits may not be sent to aliens in those countries under 
Department of the Treasury (Treasury) restrictions. The removal of the 
Treasury restrictions on these countries permits benefit payments to 
accrue for aliens who are entitled to benefits for title II months in 
which they reside in either Cambodia or Vietnam provided they are not 
subject to other non-payment provisions for those months. These 
benefits may be paid to them if they go to the United States or to a 
country to which SSA can send benefits or if we receive assurance of 
free access to beneficiaries and vital records from appropriate 
officials in the country in which they reside. The revisions are 
necessary to reflect that Treasury has published regulations that have 
removed their restriction on sending Federal payments to any payees 
living in these countries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, 
Social Security Administration, Office of International Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-0020

Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN: 0960-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________


Social Security Administration (SSA)                  Long-Term Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3547. OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS; REPLACING 
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER CARDS (543F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 422.103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final rules will support the process for replacing 
Social Security number cards when we receive a request by telephone. We 
tested replacing the card based on information furnished by telephone, 
without requiring additional documentation. SSA is now evaluating the 
results of that test.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/22/95                    60 FR 32444
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/21/95
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daniel T. Bridgewater, Social Insurance Specialist, 
Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation 
Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3298

RIN: 0960-AE18
_______________________________________________________________________




3548. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS) (554F)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 41 USC 403(11); 41 USC 701 et seq; 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 436.000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final regulation migrates the HHS grants regulation at 
45 CFR part 76 into a new SSA regulation at 20 CFR part 436 now that 
SSA is an independent agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN: 0960-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________




3549. DEDICATED ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN PAST DUE 
SSI BENEFITS (622F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1381; 42 USC 1381a; 42 USC 
1382(c); 42 USC 1382(e); 42 USC 1383(a) to 1383(d); 42 USC 1383(g)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.545; 20 CFR 416.546; 20 CFR 416.640; 20 CFR 
416.1210; 20 CFR 416.1247

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 22, 1996.
Interim Final Rules were published on 12/20/1996.

Abstract: These regulations reflect amendments to the Social Security 
Act made by sections 213 and 221 of the Personal Responsibility and 
Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Section 213 requires the 
establishment of accounts in financial institutions for the payment of 
past-due SSI benefits after reimbursement to a

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State for Interim Assistance Reimbursement exceeding 6 months' benefits 
to representative payees on behalf of children under age 18. These 
accounts will be dedicated for certain purposes by restrictions on the 
use of such past-due benefits.
Section 221 requires past-due SSI benefits after reimbursement to a 
State for Interim Assistance Reimbursement which equals or exceeds 12 
months' benefits to be paid in installments, with certain exceptions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/20/96                    61 FR 67203
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/18/97
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




3550. ASSIGNMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION NUMBERS (SSN) FOR 
NONWORK PURPOSES (751P)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 432; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 
1320b-1; 42 USC 1320b-13

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 422.104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SSA published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking 
regarding when we will assign an SSN to an alien who is legally in the 
United States (U.S.) but not under authority of law permitting him or 
her to work in the U.S. We are considering a proposal to assign an SSN 
to an alien who is legally in the U.S. but does not have authorization 
to work only if there is a Federal statute or regulation that requires 
the alien to furnish an SSN to receive a federally-funded benefit or 
service. Under such a proposal, we would no longer assign an SSN to an 
alien if the alien's sole reason for applying for the SSN is to satisfy 
a State or local statute or regulation that requires an individual to 
furnish an SSN in order to receive a benefit or service. The intent of 
such a proposed change would be to reduce the possibility of fraud 
through misuse of SSNs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/12/99                    64 FR 55217
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/13/99
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Arthur LaVeck, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-5665

Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822

RIN: 0960-AF05
_______________________________________________________________________




3551. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING IMMUNE SYSTEM DISORDERS 
(804P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments that we use to evaluate claims involving impairments 
affecting the Immune System. We apply these criteria when you claim 
benefits based on disability under title II and title XVI of the Social 
Security Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Victoria Dorf, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9245

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF33
_______________________________________________________________________




3552. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 
(806P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments (the listings) that we use to evaluate claims involving 
neurological disorders at the third step of our sequential evaluation 
processes for adults and children under title II and title XVI of the 
Social Security Act (the Act). The proposed revisions reflect advances 
in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating neurological 
disorders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822

RIN: 0960-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________




3553. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING GROWTH DISORDERS (444P)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1302; 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404 subpart P, app 1; 20 CFR 416 subpart I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 100.00 of part B of appendix 1 to subpart P of part 
404 of the Disability Regulations describes growth impairments 
considered severe enough to cause marked and severe functional 
limitations in a child under age 18. We are proposing revisions to the 
growth impairment listings. The revisions contained in these 
regulations reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and 
methods of evaluating growth impairments. The Supplemental Security 
Income program incorporates and uses the same medical criteria as the 
Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This regulation is cross-referenced with 0960-
AD80.

Agency Contact: Regina Connell, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1891

Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN: 0960-AF67
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3554. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING MENTAL DISORDERS (886P)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1; 20 CFR 404.1520; 20 CFR 
404.1520a; 20 CFR 404.1528; 20 CFR 416.920a; 20 CFR 416.928

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We proposed to revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments (the Listing) that we use to evaluate claims for disability 
benefits where the individual is alleging a mental impairment. The 
Listing describes, for each of the major body systems, impairments that 
are considered severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful 
activity. Our proposed revisions will reflect advances in medical 
knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating mental impairments in 
both adults and children.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cathy Lively, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-1180

Maria D. Smith, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3661

RIN: 0960-AF69
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Social Security Administration (SSA)                  Completed Actions


  



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3555. TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR DETERMINATIONS OF 
DISABILITY (740F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404 subpart P, app 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/24/02                    67 FR 20018
Final Action Effective          05/24/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carolyn Kiefer
Phone: 410 965-9104

Suzanne DiMarino
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________




3556. TICKET TO WORK AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM (TICKET TO WORK AND 
WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999) (767F)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 411.100 to 411.730

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/28/01                    66 FR 67369
Final Action Effective          01/28/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Geoffrey Funk
Phone: 410 965-9010

Suzanne DiMarino
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________




3557. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR FALSE OR 
MISLEADING STATEMENTS (784F)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.475; 20 CFR 416.1339

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/29/02                    67 FR 20890
Final Action Effective          07/10/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gareth N. Dence
Phone: 410 965-9872

Suzanne DiMarino
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF20

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3558. CREDIT BUREAU REPORTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET FOR SSI 
OVERPAYMENTS (795F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.590; 20 CFR 416.1403; 20 CFR 422.301; 20 CFR 
422.305

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/28/01                    66 FR 67078
Final Action Effective          01/28/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Hora
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN: 0960-AF31
_______________________________________________________________________




3559. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR THE AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED; 
STUDENT CHILD EARNED INCOME EXCLUSION (865F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1161

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/12/02                    67 FR 11033
Final Action Effective          03/12/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Pullen-Carroll
Phone: 410 965-3691

RIN: 0960-AF60
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