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Thu, Mar 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

We are revising and reorganizing the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (listings) that we use to evaluate cases involving visual disorders in adults and children under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act (Act). The revisions reflect our program experience and guidance we have issued in response to adjudicator questions we have received since we last revised these criteria in 2006. These revisions will provide clarification about how we evaluate visual disorders and ensure more timely adjudication of claims in which we evaluate visual disorders that result in a loss of visual acuity or field.

Social Security Rulings:

Fri, Mar 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Social Security Administration published a document in the Federal Register on February 20, 2013. (78 FR 11939).

On page 11940, in the first column, under the ``CITATIONS'' section, replace the period after 1614(a) with a comma, and remove the additional space between 416.927 and the comma.

On page 11941, in the ``DAA Evaluation Process'' chart, in step 6 b, add a period after ``material''.

On page 11942, in the second column, under section e. i., first bullet, add a space between ``20'' and ``CFR''.

On page 11943, footnote 19, replace ``20 CFR 404.1527(e) and 416.927(e)'' with the correct reference which is ``20 CFR 404.1527(d) and 416.927(d)''.

On page 11943, footnote 20, replace ``20 CFR 404.1527(f) and 416.927(f)'' with the correct reference which is ``20 CFR 404.1527(e) and 416.927(e)''.

On page 11944, first column, question 8. ``What evidence do we need in cases involving DAA?'', a., italicize the subheading ``General'', and in the first sentence add a period at t

Wed, Mar 20 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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Office of Management and Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA, Fax: 2023956974, Email address: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. (SSA)

Social Security Administration, DCRDP, Attn: Reports Clearance Director, 107 Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235, Fax: 4109662830, Email address: OR.Reports.Clearance@ssa.gov.

I. The information collections below are pending at SSA. SSA will submit them to OMB within 60 days from the date of this notice. To be sure we consider your comments, we must receive them no later than May 20, 2013. Individuals can obtain copies of the collection instruments by writing to the above email address.

1. Request for Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement20 CFR 404.81009600466. Section 205(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (Act) requires the Commissioner of SSA to establish and maintain records of wages paid to, and amounts of selfemployment i

Mon, Mar 18 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Social Security Administration published a document in the Federal Register of March 12, 2013, in FR Doc. 201305595, on page 15797, in the third column; in the SUMMARY caption insert the following hyperlinks. In the first sentence after the words, ``Service Delivery Plan (SDP) insert http://www.ssa.gov/open/SDP. In [[Page 16754]]
addition, in the third sentence after the words ``Agency Strategic Plan'' insert http://ssa.gov/asp/plan20132016.pdf. Paul Kryglik,
Director, Office of Regulations, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. 201306089 Filed 31513; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 419102P

Fri, Mar 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces renewals of existing computer matching programs that we are currently conducting with OPM.

Tue, Mar 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

We are requesting public input as we finalize our Service Delivery Plan (SDP). We designed our SDP as a roadmap for how we will serve the public over the next decade. The SDP explains how we will build on our achievements, accommodate our resource constraints, and achieve the goals and objectives laid out in our Agency Strategic Plan.

Thu, Feb 21 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a renewal of an existing computer matching program that we are currently conducting with IRS.

Thu, Feb 21 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, (5 U.S.C. 552a), this notice announces a renewal of an existing computer matching program that we are currently conducting with IRS.

Social Security Rulings:

Thu, Feb 21 2013 11:00:00 GMT

We are giving notice of SSR 13-3p. This SSR changes the period an adjudicator must consider when deciding an appeal of a medical cessation determination. This Ruling also clarifies how this policy applies at the Appeals Council (AC) level when the AC denies a request for review or issues a remand or dismissal order. The adjudicator will consider a beneficiary's disability through the date on which we make the appeal determination or decision.

Social Security Rulings:

Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Social Security Administration published a document in the Federal Register of January 29, 2013, in FR Doc. 201301833, on page 6168, in the third column; correct the DATES caption to read:

Mon, Feb 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

We are considering changing our policy about assigning new SSNs to children age 13 and under. We are requesting information from the public to ensure that any policy changes we adopt appropriately address the unique issues associated with the misuse of an SSN for a child age 13 and under.

Mon, Feb 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

We are requesting information from the public regarding whether we should prohibit persons who have been convicted of certain crimes from serving as representative payees under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act (Act). We are seeking this information in order to determine the best way to protect our beneficiaries from persons whose criminal history indicates they may pose an increased risk of abuse or exploitation of vulnerable individuals.

Thu, Feb 7 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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Office of Management and Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA, Fax: 2023956974, Email address: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. (SSA)

Social Security Administration, DCRDP, Attn: Reports Clearance Director, 107 Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235, Fax: 4109662830, Email address: OR.Reports.Clearance@ssa.gov. [[Page 9103]]

I. The information collections below are pending at SSA. SSA will submit them to OMB within 60 days from the date of this notice. To be sure we consider your comments, we must receive them no later than April 8, 2013. Individuals can obtain copies of the collection instruments by writing to the above email address.

1. Certificate of Responsibility for Welfare and Care of Child Not in Applicant's Custody20 CFR 404.330, 404.339341 and 404.348 404.34909600019. Under the provisions of the Social Security Act (Act), noncustodial parents who are filin

Tue, Feb 5 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Social Security Administration published a document in the Federal Register of January 29, 2013, in FR Doc. 201301833, on page 6168, in the third column, the fourth line under the ``Summary'' heading, change ``SSR13Xp'' to ``SSR131p''
[[Page 8218]]

Dated: January 30, 2013.
Paul Kryglik,
Director, Office of Regulations, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. 201302456 Filed 2413; 8:45 am]
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Mon, Feb 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (listings) that we use to evaluate claims involving genitourinary disorders in adults and children under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act (Act). The proposed revisions reflect our program experience, advances in methods of evaluating genitourinary disorders, and comments we received in response to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM).

Mon, Feb 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (listings) that we use to evaluate claims involving respiratory disorders in adults and children under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act (Act). The proposed revisions reflect our program experience, advances in medical knowledge, and comments we received from medical experts and the public at an outreach policy conference and in response to an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM).

Mon, Feb 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

We are revising the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (listings) that we use to evaluate cases involving impairments that affect multiple body systems in adults and children under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act (Act). The revisions reflect our program experience and address adjudicator questions we have received since we last comprehensively revised this body system in 2005. We do not expect any decisional differences due to the revisions in this body system. [[Page 7660]]

Tue, Jan 29 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111117), we are publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FY 2012 Service Contract inventory. This inventory provides information on FY 2012 service contract actions over $25,000. We organized the information by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout the agency. We developed the inventory in accordance with guidance issued on November 5, 2010 by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP's guidance is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/procurement/memo/servicecontractinventoriesguidance11052010.pdf. You can access the inventory and summary of the inventory on our homepage at the following link: http:/

Applications for New Awards:

Tue, Jan 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information:

Minorities and Retirement Security Program

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.414A.

Mon, Jan 14 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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Office of Management and Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA, Fax: 202 3956974, Email address: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. (SSA)
Social Security Administration, DCRDP, Attn: Reports Clearance Director, 107 Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235, Fax: 4109662830, Email address: OR.Reports.Clearance@ssa.gov.

I. The information collections below are pending at SSA. SSA will submit them to OMB within 60 days from the date of this notice. To be sure we consider your comments, we must receive them no later than March 11, 2013. Individuals can obtain copies of the collection instruments by writing to the above email address.

1. Supplemental Statement Regarding Farming Activities of Person Living Outside the U.S.A.09600103. When a beneficiary or claimant reports farm work from outside the United States, SSA documents this work on Form SSA7163AF4. Specifically, SSA uses the fo

World Health Organization International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

Wed, Jan 2 2013 11:00:00 GMT

We are seeking information and comments from other Federal agencies' regarding their intention to use the WHO ICF \1\ as a standard for coding functional capacity with broad potential for application to the business processes of other Federal agencies and researchers throughout the world. We invite other interested Federal agencies involved in disability monitoring to collaborate with us to evaluate an ICFbased standard for coding functional capacity in Federal disability programs. We also invite interested public and private parties to comment on appropriate Federal direction on capturing data on functioning.
\1\ WHO ICF link: http://apps.who.int/classifications/icfbrowser/