Revisions to Rules on Representation of Parties

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SSA-3396P Supporting statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-10-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
186694	Sections 404.1740; 416.1540 Other-Reg Sections	New
186693	Sections 404.1732; 416.1532 Other-Regulations	New
186692	Sections 404.1728; 416.1528 Other-Reg Sections	New
186691	Sections 404.1715; 416.1515 Other-Reg Sections	New
186690	Sections 404.1712; 404.1720; 404.1725; 404.1730; 416.1512; 416.1520; 416.1525; 416.1530 Other-Reg Sections	New
186689	Sections 404.1705; 404.1713; 404.1730; 416.1505; 416.1530 ; 416.1513 Other-Reg Sections	New
186688	Sections 404.1705; 404.1707; 404.1712; 416.1505; 416.1507; 416.1512; 408.1101 Other-Reg Sections	New
186687	Sections 404.1740; 416.1540 Other-Reg Sections	New
186686	Sections 404.933; 404.934; 416.1433; 416.1434 Other-Regulation Sections	New
186685	Sections 404.909; 404.910; 404.1740; 416.1409; 416.1410; 416.1540 Other-Reg sections	New
186684	Sections 404.612; 404.1710; 416.315; 416.1510 Other-Regulation Sections	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0774	ICR Reference No: 200809-0960-010
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Revisions to Rules on Representation of Parties
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: 11/20/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/08/2008
Terms of Clearance: The Social Security Administration will need to resubmit the ICR package once the final rule, with which it is associated, has been submitted to OMB.

	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 is revising its regulations on representatives of applicants or recipients of Social Security benefits. The multiple changes we are listing in the way applicants/benefits appoint representatives and the way representatives do business with the agency are designed to accommodate changes in representatives' business practices, increase use of the Internet, and improve SSA's operational efficiency. The respondents for the regulation sections with public reporting burdens are representatives and the Social Security benefits applicants/recipients they represent.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 605 Name of Law: Social Security Act
   US Code: 42 USC 1010 Name of Law: Social Security Act
   US Code: 42 USC 1383 Name of Law: Social Security Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0960-AG56	Proposed rulemaking	73 FR 51963	09/08/2008

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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: 11

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Sections 404.1705; 404.1707; 404.1712; 416.1505; 416.1507; 416.1512; 408.1101
Sections 404.1705; 404.1713; 404.1730; 416.1505; 416.1530 ; 416.1513
Sections 404.1712; 404.1720; 404.1725; 404.1730; 416.1512; 416.1520; 416.1525; 416.1530
Sections 404.1715; 416.1515
Sections 404.933; 404.934; 416.1433; 416.1434
Sections 404.1740; 416.1540
Sections 404.1728; 416.1528
Sections 404.1740; 416.1540
Sections 404.612; 404.1710; 416.315; 416.1510
Sections 404.909; 404.910; 404.1740; 416.1409; 416.1410; 416.1540
Sections 404.1732; 416.1532

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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: Increased burden results from public reporting burden in the initial clearance of these revised regulation sections.

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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: 10/08/2008

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