83 FR 40451 - Making Permanent the Attorney Advisor Program
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 158 (August 15, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 158 (August 15, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 15, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 40451-40453] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17547] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 20 CFR Parts 404 and 416 [Docket No. SSA-2018-0033] RIN 0960-AI23 Making Permanent the Attorney Advisor Program AGENCY: Social Security Administration. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are making permanent the attorney advisor program, which has proved to be an integral tool in providing timely decisions to the public while maximizing the use of our administrative law judges (ALJs). The attorney advisor initiative permits some attorney advisors to develop claims, including holding prehearing conferences, and, in cases in which the documentary record clearly establishes that a fully favorable decision is warranted, issue fully favorable decisions before a hearing is conducted. We expect that by making the attorney advisor program permanent, we will be able to continue to reduce the number of pending claims at the hearing level of our administrative review process and provide more timely service to claimants. DATES: This final rule is effective August 15, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Swansiger, Office of Hearings Operations, Social Security Administration, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041, (703) 605-8500. For information on eligibility or filing for benefits, call our national toll-free number, 800-772-1213 or TTY 800-325-0778, or visit our internet site, Social Security Online, at http://www.socialsecurity.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background of the Attorney Advisor Program Under the attorney advisor program, certain attorney advisors may develop claims and, in appropriate cases, issue [[Page 40452]] fully favorable decisions before a hearing. We first created the attorney advisor program in 1995 through notice and comment rulemaking for a limited period of two years.\1\ The program's success prompted us to renew it several times until it expired in April 2001.\2\ On August 9, 2007, we published an interim final rule that reinstituted the attorney advisor program in order to provide more timely service to the increasing number of applicants for Social Security disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments based on disability.\3\ We considered the public comments we received on the interim final rule, and on March 3, 2008, we issued a final rule without change.\4\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 60 FR 34126 (June 30, 1995). \2\ 62 FR 35073 (extending expiration date to June 30, 1998); 63 FR 35515 (extending expiration date to April 1, 1999); 64 FR 13677 (extending expiration date to April 1, 2000), 64 FR 51892 (extending expiration date to April 2, 2001). \3\ 72 FR 44763. \4\ 73 FR 11349. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- As before, we intended the attorney advisor program to be a temporary modification to our procedures, but with the potential to become a permanent program. Therefore, we included in sections 404.942(g) and 416.1442(g) of the interim final rule a provision that the program would end on August 10, 2009, unless we decided to either terminate the rule earlier or extend it beyond that date by publication of a final rule in the Federal Register. Since that time, we have periodically extended the sunset date.\5\ The current sunset date for the program is August 2, 2019.\6\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ 74 FR 33327 (extending the expiration date to August 10, 2011); 76 FR 18383 (extending the expiration date to August 9, 2013); 78 FR 45459 (extending the expiration date to August 7, 2015); 80 FR 31990 (extending the expiration date to August 4, 2017); 82 FR 34400 (extending the expiration date to February 5, 2018); and 83 FR 711 (extending the expiration date to August 3, 2018). \6\ 83 FR 28992 (extending the expiration date to August 2, 2019). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- We explained in the 2008 final rule that the number of requests for hearings had increased significantly in recent years. From 2008 to the present, the number of pending hearing requests has continued to remain high, and we anticipate that we will receive several hundred thousand hearing requests in fiscal year 2018 and in fiscal year 2019.\7\ To preserve the maximum degree of flexibility and manage our hearings- level workloads effectively, we have decided to make the attorney advisor rule permanent. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ Our budget estimates indicate that we expect to receive approximately 582,000 hearing requests in fiscal year 2018 and 578,000 in fiscal year 2019 (available at: https://www.ssa.gov/budget/FY19Files/2019CJ.pdf). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Time Savings and Other Benefits of Making the Program Permanent Under the attorney advisor program, attorney advisors conduct certain prehearing proceedings and, when the record clearly establishes that a fully favorable decision is warranted, may issue a fully favorable decision before an ALJ holds a hearing. Thus, the attorney advisor program allows us to issue fully favorable decisions more quickly in appropriate cases, which, in turn, allows claimants to receive disability benefits under title II or disability payments under title XVI months, or perhaps even a year, earlier than if they had to wait for a hearing before an ALJ. As well, since attorney advisors may issue fully favorable decisions in cases that would otherwise require an ALJ to hold a hearing and issue a decision, the program allows ALJs to spend their time adjudicating more complex cases. As an added benefit of the program, even if an attorney advisor cannot issue a fully favorable decision after conducting prehearing proceedings, the summary the attorney advisor drafts during his or her review can be valuable to the ALJ, helping to expedite the hearing process. Moreover, prehearing proceedings by an attorney advisor do not delay the scheduling of a hearing unless a fully favorable decision is in process. Thus, if the attorney advisor is unable to issue a fully favorable decision after conducting prehearing proceedings, the case returns to its original place in line and continues under our standard hearing process, with no delays caused by the attorney advisor's review. For these reasons, making the attorney advisor program permanent benefits claimants by giving them a chance to receive a fully favorable decision more quickly and by expediting the overall hearings process, and it benefits ALJs and their support staff by allowing them to receive helpful case summaries from attorney advisors who assist with developing the record in cases that are selected for prehearing proceedings but that still require a hearing before an ALJ. Regulatory Procedures Justification for Issuing a Final Rule Without Notice and Comment We follow the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) rulemaking procedures specified in 5 U.S.C. 553 when we develop regulations. Generally, the APA requires that an agency provide prior notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing a final rule. The APA provides exceptions to its notice and public comment procedures when an agency finds there is good cause for dispensing with such procedures because they are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest. We find that there is good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to issue this regulatory change as a final rule without prior public comment. We find that prior public comment is unnecessary because this final rule merely removes the sunset provision of 20 CFR 404.942 and 416.1442 and does not make any substantive changes to the attorney advisor program. Importantly, we developed the attorney advisor program through notice and comment rulemaking in 1995, and we requested public comments again when we reinstituted the program, without change, in 2007. We received only three public comments in response to our 2007 interim final rule, and two of them supported the rule. The current rules expressly provide that we may extend the program beyond the current expiration date by notice of a final rule in the Federal Register. Accordingly, in light of the technical nature of the rule, and because we requested and addressed public comments on the attorney advisor program on two prior occasions, we find there is good cause to issue this final rule without prior public comment. In addition, because we are not making any substantive changes to the attorney advisor program, we find that there is good cause for dispensing with the 30-day delay in the effective date of a substantive rule provided by 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). To ensure that we have uninterrupted authority to use attorney advisors to address the number of pending cases at the hearing level, we find that it is in the public interest to make this final rule effective on the date of publication. Executive Order 12866 as Supplemented by Executive Order 13563 We consulted with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and determined that this final rule meets the requirements for a significant regulatory action under Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, as supplemented by E.O. 13563. Therefore, OMB has reviewed this final rule. Executive Order 13771 This rule is not subject to the requirements of Executive Order 13771 because it is administrative in nature [[Page 40453]] and results in no more than de minimis costs. Regulatory Flexibility Act We certify that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because it affects individuals only. Therefore, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended, does not require us to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis. Paperwork Reduction Act These rules do not create any new or affect any existing collections and, therefore, do not require Office of Management and Budget approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 96.001, Social Security--Disability Insurance; 96.002, Social Security--Retirement Insurance; 96.004, Social Security--Survivors Insurance; 96.006, Supplemental Security Income.) List of Subjects 20 CFR Part 404 Administrative practice and procedure; Blind; Disability benefits; Old-age, Survivors and Disability Insurance; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Social security. 20 CFR Part 416 Administrative practice and procedure; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. For the reasons stated in the preamble, we are amending subpart J of part 404 and subpart N of part 416 of Chapter III of title 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations as set forth below: PART 404--FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY INSURANCE (1950- ) Subpart J--[Amended] 0 1. The authority citation for subpart J of part 404 continues to read as follows: Authority: Secs. 201(j), 204(f), 205(a)-(b), (d)-(h), and (j), 221, 223(i), 225, and 702(a)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401(j), 404(f), 405(a)-(b), (d)-(h), and (j), 421, 423(i), 425, and 902(a)(5)); sec. 5, Pub. L. 97-455, 96 Stat. 2500 (42 U.S.C. 405 note); secs. 5, 6(c)-(e), and 15, Pub. L. 98-460, 98 Stat. 1802 (42 U.S.C. 421 note); sec. 202, Pub. L. 108-203, 118 Stat. 509 (42 U.S.C. 902 note). Sec. 404.942 [Amended] 0 2. In Sec. 404.942, remove paragraph (g). PART 416--SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED Subpart N--[Amended] 0 3. The authority citation for subpart N continues to read as follows: Authority: Secs. 702(a)(5), 1631, and 1633 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 902(a)(5), 1383, and 1383b); sec. 202, Pub. L. 108-203, 118 Stat. 509 (42 U.S.C. 902 note). Sec. 416.1442 [Amended] 0 4. In Sec. 416.1442, remove paragraph (g). [FR Doc. 2018-17547 Filed 8-14-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191-02-P
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person may install, on any Bombardier, Inc., HSTA Upper and Lower Pins,’’ dated
August 5, 2018.
Model CL–600–2B16 (604 Variant) airplane December 15, 2016.
(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–0760, Michael Kaszycki,
with serial number 5301 and subsequent, an
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has a serial number. (v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0626, Aircraft Certification Service.
Revision 01, dated April 21, 2017. [FR Doc. 2018–17483 Filed 8–14–18; 8:45 am]
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions (vi) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–27–
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The following provisions also apply to this 034, Revision 01, dated April 21, 2017.
AD: (vii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–27–
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 005, Revision 01, dated April 21, 2017.
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO (viii) Section 5–10–10, ‘‘Time Limits SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve (Structural),’’ of Section 5–10–00,
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of Bombardier 20 CFR Parts 404 and 416
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In Challenger 600 Time Limits/Maintenance
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Checks, Publication No. PSP 605, Revision [Docket No. SSA–2018–0033]
request to your principal inspector or local 39, dated January 8, 2018. RIN 0960–AI23
Flight Standards District Office, as (ix) Section 5–10–00, ‘‘Airworthiness
appropriate. If sending information directly Limitations,’’ of Bombardier Challenger 601 Making Permanent the Attorney
to the manager of the certification office, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Publication No. PSP 601–5, Revision 46,
Advisor Program
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New dated January 8, 2018. AGENCY: Social Security Administration.
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, (A) Section 5–10–10, ‘‘Time Limits
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (Structural)—Pre SB 601–0280.’’ ACTION: Final rule.
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before (B) Section 5–10–11, ‘‘Time Limits
using any approved AMOC, notify your (Structural)—Post SB 601–0280.’’ SUMMARY: We are making permanent the
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a (C) Section 5–10–12, ‘‘Time Limits attorney advisor program, which has
principal inspector, the manager of the local (Structural)—Post SB 601–0360.’’ proved to be an integral tool in
flight standards district office/certificate (x) Section 5–10–00, ‘‘Airworthiness providing timely decisions to the public
holding district office. Limitations,’’ of Bombardier Challenger 601 while maximizing the use of our
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, administrative law judges (ALJs). The
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Publication No. PSP 601A–5, Revision 42,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must attorney advisor initiative permits some
dated January 8, 2018. attorney advisors to develop claims,
be accomplished using a method approved (A) Section 5–10–10, ‘‘Time Limits
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, including holding prehearing
(Structural).’’
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA (B) Section 5–10–11, ‘‘Time Limits conferences, and, in cases in which the
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval (Structural).’’ documentary record clearly establishes
must include the DAO-authorized signature. (C) Section 5–10–12, ‘‘Time Limits that a fully favorable decision is
(n) Related Information (Structural).’’ warranted, issue fully favorable
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(xi) Section 5–10–10, ‘‘Life Limits decisions before a hearing is conducted.
(Structures),’’ of Bombardier Challenger 604 We expect that by making the attorney
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2017–24, dated July 12, 2017, for CL–604 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, advisor program permanent, we will be
related information. This MCAI may be Part 2 Airworthiness Limitations, Revision able to continue to reduce the number
30, dated December 4, 2017.
found in the AD docket on the internet at of pending claims at the hearing level of
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for (xii) Section 5–10–10, ‘‘Life Limits
(Structures),’’ of Bombardier Challenger 605 our administrative review process and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0028. provide more timely service to
(2) For more information about this AD, CL–605 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
Part 2 Airworthiness Limitations, Revision claimants.
contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, 18, dated December 4, 2017. DATES: This final rule is effective August
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart (xiii) Section 5–10–10, ‘‘Life Limits
15, 2018.
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; (Structures),’’ of Bombardier Challenger 650
CL–650 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
telephone 516–228–7239; fax 516–794–5531;
email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. Part 2 Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 5, Susan Swansiger, Office of Hearings
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AD that is not incorporated by reference is (3) For service information identified in Administration, 5107 Leesburg Pike,
available at the addresses specified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- Falls Church, VA 22041, (703) 605–
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(2) You must use this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
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this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. information on the availability of this Program
(i) Bombardier Repair Engineering Order material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(REO) 600–27–42–002, ‘‘General Repair— (5) You may view this service information Under the attorney advisor program,
HSTA Upper and Lower Pins,’’ dated that is incorporated by reference at the certain attorney advisors may develop
December 15, 2016. National Archives and Records claims and, in appropriate cases, issue
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and results in no more than de minimis PART 416—SUPPLEMENTAL PBGC uses the interest assumptions in
costs. SECURITY INCOME FOR THE AGED, appendix B to part 4022 to determine
BLIND, AND DISABLED whether a benefit is payable as a lump
Regulatory Flexibility Act
sum and to determine the amount to
We certify that this final rule will not Subpart N—[Amended] pay. Appendix C to part 4022 contains
have a significant economic impact on interest assumptions for private-sector
a substantial number of small entities ■ 3. The authority citation for subpart N pension practitioners to refer to if they
because it affects individuals only. continues to read as follows: wish to use lump-sum interest rates
Therefore, the Regulatory Flexibility Authority: Secs. 702(a)(5), 1631, and 1633 determined using PBGC’s historical
Act, as amended, does not require us to of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. methodology. Currently, the rates in
prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis. 902(a)(5), 1383, and 1383b); sec. 202, Pub. L. appendices B and C of the benefit
108–203, 118 Stat. 509 (42 U.S.C. 902 note). payment regulation are the same.
Paperwork Reduction Act The interest assumptions are intended
§ 416.1442 [Amended]
These rules do not create any new or to reflect current conditions in the
affect any existing collections and, ■ 4. In § 416.1442, remove paragraph financial and annuity markets.
therefore, do not require Office of (g). Assumptions under the benefit
Management and Budget approval [FR Doc. 2018–17547 Filed 8–14–18; 8:45 am] payments regulation are updated
under the Paperwork Reduction Act. BILLING CODE 4191–02–P monthly. This final rule updates the
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance benefit payments interest assumptions
Program Nos. 96.001, Social Security— for September 2018.1
Disability Insurance; 96.002, Social PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY The September 2018 interest
Security—Retirement Insurance; 96.004, CORPORATION assumptions under the benefit payments
Social Security—Survivors Insurance; regulation will be 1.25 percent for the
96.006, Supplemental Security Income.) 29 CFR Part 4022 period during which a benefit is in pay
List of Subjects status and 4.00 percent during any years
Benefits Payable in Terminated Single- preceding the benefit’s placement in pay
20 CFR Part 404 Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions status. In comparison with the interest
Administrative practice and for Paying Benefits assumptions in effect for August 2018,
procedure; Blind; Disability benefits; these assumptions represent no change
AGENCY: Pension Benefit Guaranty in the immediate rate and are otherwise
Old-age, Survivors and Disability Corporation.
Insurance; Reporting and recordkeeping unchanged.
ACTION: Final rule. PBGC has determined that notice and
requirements; Social security.
public comment on this amendment are
20 CFR Part 416 SUMMARY: This final rule amends the impracticable and contrary to the public
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s interest. This finding is based on the
Administrative practice and regulation on Benefits Payable in
procedure; Reporting and recordkeeping need to determine and issue new
Terminated Single-Employer Plans to interest assumptions promptly so that
requirements; Supplemental Security prescribe interest assumptions under
Income (SSI). the assumptions can reflect current
the regulation for valuation dates in market conditions as accurately as
September 2018. The interest possible.
Nancy A. Berryhill,
assumptions are used for paying Because of the need to provide
Acting Commissioner of Social Security. benefits under terminating single- immediate guidance for the payment of
For the reasons stated in the employer plans covered by the pension benefits under plans with valuation
preamble, we are amending subpart J of insurance system administered by dates during September 2018, PBGC
part 404 and subpart N of part 416 of PBGC. finds that good cause exists for making
Chapter III of title 20 of the Code of DATES: Effective September 1, 2018. the assumptions set forth in this
Federal Regulations as set forth below: amendment effective less than 30 days
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Hilary Duke (duke.hilary@pbgc.gov), after publication.
PART 404—FEDERAL OLD–AGE, PBGC has determined that this action
SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY Assistant General Counsel for
Regulatory Affairs, Pension Benefit is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
INSURANCE under the criteria set forth in Executive
Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street
(1950– ) NW, Washington, DC 20005, 202–326– Order 12866.
4400 ext. 3839. (TTY users may call the Because no general notice of proposed
Subpart J—[Amended] Federal relay service toll-free at 1–800– rulemaking is required for this
877–8339 and ask to be connected to amendment, the Regulatory Flexibility
■ 1. The authority citation for subpart J 202–326–4400, ext. 3839.) Act of 1980 does not apply. See 5 U.S.C.
of part 404 continues to read as follows: 601(2).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PBGC’s
Authority: Secs. 201(j), 204(f), 205(a)–(b), regulation on Benefits Payable in List of Subjects in 29 CFR Part 4022
(d)–(h), and (j), 221, 223(i), 225, and 702(a)(5) Terminated Single-Employer Plans (29
of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401(j), Employee benefit plans, Pension
404(f), 405(a)–(b), (d)–(h), and (j), 421, 423(i),
CFR part 4022) prescribes actuarial insurance, Pensions, Reporting and
425, and 902(a)(5)); sec. 5, Pub. L. 97–455, 96 assumptions—including interest recordkeeping requirements.
assumptions—for paying plan benefits
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Stat. 2500 (42 U.S.C. 405 note); secs. 5, 6(c)–
(e), and 15, Pub. L. 98–460, 98 Stat. 1802 (42 under terminated single-employer plans 1 Appendix B to PBGC’s regulation on Allocation
U.S.C. 421 note); sec. 202, Pub. L. 108–203, covered by title IV of the Employee of Assets in Single-Employer Plans (29 CFR part
118 Stat. 509 (42 U.S.C. 902 note). Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. 4044) prescribes interest assumptions for valuing
benefits under terminating covered single-employer
The interest assumptions in the plans for purposes of allocation of assets under
§ 404.942 [Amended]
regulation are also published on PBGC’s ERISA section 4044. Those assumptions are
■ 2. In § 404.942, remove paragraph (g). website (http://www.pbgc.gov). updated quarterly.
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| Contact | Susan Swansiger, Office of Hearings Operations, Social Security Administration, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041, (703) 605-8500. For information on eligibility or filing for benefits, call our national toll-free number, 800-772-1213 or TTY 800-325-0778, or visit our internet site, Social Security Online, at http://www.socialsecurity.gov. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 40451 | |
| RIN Number | 0960-AI23 | |
| CFR Citation | 20
CFR
404 20 CFR 416 | |
| CFR Associated | Administrative Practice and Procedure; Blind; Disability Benefits; Old-Age; Survivors and Disability Insurance; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Social Security and Administrative Practice and Procedure; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Supplemental Security Income (ssi) |
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