Notice Announcing Implementation of Sections 302 and 303 of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, 14490-14491 [05-5581]

Download as PDF 14490 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 22, 2005 / Notices protection of investors or the public interest, (2) does not impose any significant burden on competition, and (3) by its terms does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. Consequently, the proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 9 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.10 Pursuant to Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii), a proposed ‘‘non-controversial’’ rule change does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. The PCX has requested that the Commission waive the 30-day operative delay. The Commission has determined that it is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest to waive the 30-day operative delay.11 Accelerating the operative date will allow the PCX to immediately allow Q Orders reserve capability, and to enable re-posting at any increment. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the Act. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–PCX–2005–29 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 9 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). 11 For the purposes only of accelerating the operative date of this proposal, the Commission has considered the proposed rule’s impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). 10 17 VerDate jul<14>2003 15:26 Mar 21, 2005 Jkt 205001 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549–0609. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–PCX–2005–29. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Section, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–PCX– 2005–29 and should be submitted on or before April 12, 2005. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.12 Margaret H. McFarland, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–1247 Filed 3–21–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Notice Announcing Implementation of Sections 302 and 303 of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004 AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to announce that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has implemented sections 302 and 303 of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004 (SSPA). Section 302 of the SSPA extends the current attorney fee withholding and payment process under title II of the Social Security Act (the Act) to claims PO 00000 12 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 for benefits under title XVI of the Act. Section 303 of the SSPA requires the Commissioner of Social Security (the Commissioner) to develop and implement a five-year nationwide demonstration project that extends to certain non-attorney representatives of claimants under titles II and XVI of the Act the option to have approved representatives’ fees withheld and paid directly from a beneficiary’s past-due benefits. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Zambonato, Social Security Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 2709 Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD 21244, (410) 965–5419. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 303(d) of the SSPA, the Commissioner notified Congress on February 28, 2005, of our completion of the actions necessary to fully implement the requirements for full operation of the demonstration project on fee withholding for non-attorneys. Accordingly, the five-year period of the demonstration project under section 303 began on February 28, 2005. As provided in section 302(c) of the SSPA, the extension of the current representative fee withholding and payment process under title II of the Act to claims for benefits under title XVI of the Act also became effective for favorably decided cases effectuated on or after February 28, 2005. Additional information on the implementation of section 302 can be found in operating instructions that we have issued on fee withholding and direct payment of fees under title XVI in the Program Operations Manual System (POMS), Subchapters GN 03920, GN 03930, and GN 03940. These instructions may be accessed from our Web site at https:// www.socialsecurity.gov, using the link to Our Program Rules. You can also access these instructions directly at https://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/ subchapterlist!openview& restricttocategory=02039. In accordance with the provisions of section 303, we will determine the eligibility of applicants to participate in the demonstration project on fee withholding for non-attorneys through a process by which we will determine if applicants satisfy the prerequisites to participate in that project. We provided information on the prerequisites process in a Federal Register notice published on January 13, 2005 (70 FR 2447). Additional information on the demonstration project and the prerequisites process is available on our Representing Claimants Web site at https://www.ba.ssa.gov/representation/. E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 22, 2005 / Notices As we explained in our Federal Register notice of January 13, 2005, we are using a private contractor to assist us in administering the process for determining eligibility to participate in the demonstration project. The contractor is CPS Human Resource Services (CPS). CPS has established an informational Web site at https:// www.cps.ca.gov/tlc/ssa/about.asp that provides general information on eligibility requirements, the application process, and deadlines. CPS has also established a site for taking applications at https://www.cps.ca.gov/tlc/ssa/ signin.asp. CPS can be reached by: • Mail, sent to: CPS Human Resource Services, SSA Non-Attorney Representative Demonstration Project, 241 Lathrop Way, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95815–4242. • E-mail, sent to SSA@cps.ca.gov. • Telephone, toll free at 1–800–376– 5728. The local number in Sacramento is 916–263–3600. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 96.001, Social SecurityDisability Insurance; 96.002, Social SecurityRetirement Insurance; 96.004, Social Security-Survivors Insurance; and 96.006, Supplemental Security Income) Fritz Streckewald, Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Program Policy, for Disability and Income Security Programs. [FR Doc. 05–5581 Filed 3–21–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P 2797b(e)) that it was essential to the national security of the United States to waive for a period of six months the import sanction described in Section 73(a)(2)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2797b(a)(2)(C)) against the activities of the Chinese Government described in section 74(a)(8)(B) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2797c(a)(8)(B))—i.e., activities of the Chinese government relating to the development or production of any missile equipment or technology and activities of the Chinese government affecting the development or production of electronics, space systems or equipment, and military aircraft (see Federal Register Vol. 68, no. 182, Friday, Sept. 19, 2003). This action was effective on September 18, 2004. On March 17, 2005, a determination was made pursuant to section 73(e) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2797b(e)) that it is essential to the national security of the United States to extend the waiver period for an additional six months, effective from the date of expiration of the previous waiver (March 18, 2005). These measures shall be implemented by the responsible agencies as provided in Executive Order 12851 of June 11, 1993. Dated: March 18, 2005. Mark T. Fitzpatrick, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Acting , Bureau of Nonproliferation, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–5738 Filed 3–21–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–27–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5032] Bureau of Nonproliferation; Extension of Waiver of Missile Proliferation Sanctions Against Chinese Government Activities Department of State. ACTION: Notice. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA 2004–18745] AGENCY: SUMMARY: A determination has been made to extend the waiver of import sanctions against certain activities of the Chinese Government that was announced on September 19, 2003, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, as amended. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 18, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vann H. Van Diepen, Office of Chemical, Biological and Missile Nonproliferation, Bureau of Nonproliferation, Department of State ((202) 647–1142). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A determination was made on September 9, 2004, pursuant to section 73(e) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. VerDate jul<14>2003 15:26 Mar 21, 2005 Jkt 205001 Grant of Application of American Suzuki Motorcycle Corporation for Renewals of Temporary Exemptions From Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 123 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT. ACTION: Grant of application for renewals of temporary exemptions from a Federal motor vehicle safety standard. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice grants the application by a motorcycle manufacturer, American Suzuki Motorcycle Corporation (Suzuki) for renewals of temporary exemptions from a provision in the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on motorcycle controls and displays specifying that a motorcycle rear brake, if provided, must PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14491 be controlled by a right foot control. We are permitting Suzuki to use the left handlebar as an alternative location for the rear brake control. Suzuki has asserted that ‘‘compliance with the standard would prevent the manufacturer from selling a motor vehicle with an overall level of safety at least equal to the overall safety level of nonexempt vehicles.’’ DATES: The grant of the application for renewals of temporary exemption expires December 31, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For non-legal issues, you may contact Mr. Michael Pyne, Office of Crash Avoidance Standards at (202) 366–4171. His FAX number is: (202) 493–2739. For legal issues, you may contact Ms. Dorothy Nakama, Office of the Chief Counsel at (202) 366–2992. Her FAX number is: (202) 366–3820. You may send mail to these officials at: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background 49 U.S.C. Section 30113(b) provides the Secretary of Transportation the authority to exempt, on a temporary basis, motor vehicles from a motor vehicle safety standard under certain circumstances. The exemption may be renewed, if the vehicle manufacturer reapplies. The Secretary has delegated the authority for Section 30113(b) to NHTSA. NHTSA has established regulations at 49 CFR Part 555, Temporary Exemption from Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards. Part 555 provides a means by which motor vehicle manufacturers may apply for temporary exemptions from the Federal motor vehicle safety standards on the basis of substantial economic hardship, facilitation of the development of new motor vehicle safety or low-emission engine features, or existence of an equivalent overall level of motor vehicle safety. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 123, Motorcycle controls and displays (49 CFR 571.123) specifies requirements for the location, operation, identification, and illumination of motorcycle controls and displays, and requirements for motorcycle stands and footrests. Among other requirements, FMVSS No. 123 specifies that for motorcycles with rear wheel brakes, the rear wheel brakes must be operable through the right foot control, although the left handlebar is permissible for motor-driven cycles (See S5.2.1, and Table 1, Item 11). Motordriven cycles are motorcycles with E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 22, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14490-14491]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5581]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION


Notice Announcing Implementation of Sections 302 and 303 of the 
Social Security Protection Act of 2004

AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to announce that the Social 
Security Administration (SSA) has implemented sections 302 and 303 of 
the Social Security Protection Act of 2004 (SSPA). Section 302 of the 
SSPA extends the current attorney fee withholding and payment process 
under title II of the Social Security Act (the Act) to claims for 
benefits under title XVI of the Act. Section 303 of the SSPA requires 
the Commissioner of Social Security (the Commissioner) to develop and 
implement a five-year nationwide demonstration project that extends to 
certain non-attorney representatives of claimants under titles II and 
XVI of the Act the option to have approved representatives' fees 
withheld and paid directly from a beneficiary's past-due benefits.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Zambonato, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 2709 Rolling Road, 
Baltimore, MD 21244, (410) 965-5419.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 303(d) of the SSPA, the 
Commissioner notified Congress on February 28, 2005, of our completion 
of the actions necessary to fully implement the requirements for full 
operation of the demonstration project on fee withholding for non-
attorneys. Accordingly, the five-year period of the demonstration 
project under section 303 began on February 28, 2005. As provided in 
section 302(c) of the SSPA, the extension of the current representative 
fee withholding and payment process under title II of the Act to claims 
for benefits under title XVI of the Act also became effective for 
favorably decided cases effectuated on or after February 28, 2005.
    Additional information on the implementation of section 302 can be 
found in operating instructions that we have issued on fee withholding 
and direct payment of fees under title XVI in the Program Operations 
Manual System (POMS), Subchapters GN 03920, GN 03930, and GN 03940. 
These instructions may be accessed from our Web site at https://
www.socialsecurity.gov, using the link to Our Program Rules. You can 
also access these instructions directly at https://policy.ssa.gov/
poms.nsf/ subchapterlist!openview& restricttocategory=02039.
    In accordance with the provisions of section 303, we will determine 
the eligibility of applicants to participate in the demonstration 
project on fee withholding for non-attorneys through a process by which 
we will determine if applicants satisfy the prerequisites to 
participate in that project. We provided information on the 
prerequisites process in a Federal Register notice published on January 
13, 2005 (70 FR 2447). Additional information on the demonstration 
project and the prerequisites process is available on our Representing 
Claimants Web site at https://www.ba.ssa.gov/representation/.

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    As we explained in our Federal Register notice of January 13, 2005, 
we are using a private contractor to assist us in administering the 
process for determining eligibility to participate in the demonstration 
project. The contractor is CPS Human Resource Services (CPS). CPS has 
established an informational Web site at https://www.cps.ca.gov/tlc/
ssa/about.asp that provides general information on eligibility 
requirements, the application process, and deadlines. CPS has also 
established a site for taking applications at https://www.cps.ca.gov/
tlc/ssa/signin.asp. CPS can be reached by:
     Mail, sent to: CPS Human Resource Services, SSA Non-
Attorney Representative Demonstration Project, 241 Lathrop Way, Suite 
A, Sacramento, CA 95815-4242.
     E-mail, sent to SSA@cps.ca.gov.
     Telephone, toll free at 1-800-376-5728. The local number 
in Sacramento is 916-263-3600.

(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; and 96.006, 
Supplemental Security Income)
Fritz Streckewald,
Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Program Policy, for Disability and 
Income Security Programs.
[FR Doc. 05-5581 Filed 3-21-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4191-02-P

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