Amendments to the Administrative Law Judge, Appeals Council, and Decision Review Board Appeals Levels

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SSA-3401P supporting statement (0960-NEW).doc Supporting Statement A	2007-11-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182524	20 CFR 404.982(b), 416.1482(b) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182523	20 CFR 404.977(d)(1), 416.1477(d)(1) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182522	20 CFR 404.976(a)(5), 416.1476(a)(5) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182521	20 CFR 404.976(a)(4), 416.1476(a)(4) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182520	20 CFR 404.974(e), 416.1474(e) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182519	20 CFR 404.974(b), 416.1974(b) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182518	20 CFR 404.974(a), 416.1474(a) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182517	20 CFR 404.969(c), 416.1469(c) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182515	20 CFR 404.969(b)(2), 416.1469(b)(2) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182514	20 CFR 404.969(a)-(b), 416.1469(a)-(b) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182513	20 CFR 404.961(b), 416.1461(b) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182512	20 CFR 404.950(a), 416.1450(a) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182511	20 CFR 404.948(b), 416.1448(b) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182510	20 CFR 404.939(b), 416.1439(b) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182509	20 CFR 404.939(a), 416.1439(a) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182508	20 CFR 404.938(c), 416.1438(c) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182507	20 CFR 404.935(d)(4), 416.1435(d)(4) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182506	20 CFR 404.935(d)(1)-(2), 416.1435(d)(1)-(2) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182496	20 CFR 404.935(a)-(c), 416.1435(a)-(c) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182495	20 CFR 404.933(e), 416.1433(e) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182494	20 CFR 404.933(d), 416.1433(d) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182493	20 CFR 404.933(a)(4), 416.1433(a)(4) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New
182490	20 CFR 404.933(a)-(d), 416.1433(a)-(d) Other-Regulation (NPRM)	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0764	ICR Reference No: 200710-0960-007
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Amendments to the Administrative Law Judge, Appeals Council, and Decision Review Board Appeals Levels
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 12/19/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/06/2007
Terms of Clearance: OMB is filing comment on this ICR which is part of a proposed rule. Approval is not granted at this time. SSA should resubmit this ICR in conjunction with the final rule.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: SSA plans to revise CFR sections 404 and 416 to 1) expand multiple new hearing-level procedures from the Boston region to all SSA regions and 2) make other changes to the administrative appellate process. These new rules will apply to hearing on both disability benefits and non-disability matters. The respondents are claimants for social secuirty benefits and/or SSI payments and/or their representatives.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1383 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 42 USC 405 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0960-AG52	Proposed rulemaking	72 FR 61218	10/29/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 23

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
20 CFR 404.950(a), 416.1450(a)
20 CFR 404.976(a)(5), 416.1476(a)(5)
20 CFR 404.948(b), 416.1448(b)
20 CFR 404.969(c), 416.1469(c)
20 CFR 404.974(a), 416.1474(a)
20 CFR 404.976(a)(4), 416.1476(a)(4)
20 CFR 404.935(d)(1)-(2), 416.1435(d)(1)-(2)
20 CFR 404.939(a), 416.1439(a)
20 CFR 404.938(c), 416.1438(c)
20 CFR 404.935(d)(4), 416.1435(d)(4)
20 CFR 404.961(b), 416.1461(b)
20 CFR 404.982(b), 416.1482(b)
20 CFR 404.969(a)-(b), 416.1469(a)-(b)
20 CFR 404.969(b)(2), 416.1469(b)(2)
20 CFR 404.974(b), 416.1974(b)
20 CFR 404.933(a)(4), 416.1433(a)(4)
20 CFR 404.977(d)(1), 416.1477(d)(1)
20 CFR 404.933(e), 416.1433(e)
20 CFR 404.974(e), 416.1474(e)
20 CFR 404.935(a)-(c), 416.1435(a)-(c)
20 CFR 404.933(a)-(d), 416.1433(a)-(d)
20 CFR 404.933(d), 416.1433(d)
20 CFR 404.939(b), 416.1439(b)

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This ICR poses increased burden due to revised regulations at 20 CFR 404 and 416.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 11/06/2007

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