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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 13 / Friday, January 20, 2006 / Rules and Regulations Applicability (c) This AD applies to Raytheon Model Hawker 800XP airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 258541, 258556, and 258567 through 258713 inclusive. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from a report of the installation of an incorrect fuse on the overtemperature switch on panel ZK in the rear equipment bay during airplane maintenance. We are issuing this AD to prevent a short circuit in the fuse and consequent heat damage to associated wiring and surrounding equipment, which could result in smoke or fire on the airplane. Compliance (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Inspect and Replace if Necessary (f) Within 50 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever is first: Do a general visual inspection to determine if a 20-amp fuse is installed on the hydraulic over-temperature switch on panel ZK in the rear equipment bay in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 24–3724, dated May 2005. If a 20-amp fuse is installed, before further flight, replace it with a 3-amp fuse in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to enhance visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.’’ Note 2: A note in the Accomplishment Instructions of the Raytheon service bulletin instructs operators to contact Raytheon if any difficulty is encountered in accomplishing the service bulletin. However, any deviation from the instructions provided in the service bulletin must be approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) under paragraph (g) of this AD. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with RULES Repair Approval (g) Where the Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 24–3724, dated May 2005, says to contact the manufacturer if any sign of damage is found on associated terminals and wires: Before further flight, contact the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, for applicable repair actions; then, before further flight, accomplish the applicable repair actions specified, according to a method approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:32 Jan 19, 2006 Jkt 208001 Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 24–3724, dated May 2005, to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Raytheon Aircraft Company, Department 62, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas, 67201–0085, for a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at https:// dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/ federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 10, 2006. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06–468 Filed 1–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 20 CFR Parts 404 and 416 RIN 0960–AG07 Work Activity of Persons Working as Members of Advisory Committees Established Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Social Security Administration. Final Rule. AGENCY: ACTION: We are revising our disability regulations under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to establish a new, special rule that affects individuals who are receiving payments or providing services as members or consultants of a committee, board, commission, council or similar group established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Under this special rule, we will not count any earnings an individual is receiving from serving as a member or consultant of a FACA advisory SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 3217 committee when we determine if the individual is engaging in substantial gainful activity under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act (the Act). In addition, we will not evaluate any of the services the individual is providing as a member or consultant of the FACA advisory committee when determining if the individual has engaged in substantial gainful activity under titles II and XVI of the Act. Based on our experience with FACA advisory committees and the frequency and level of activity required by these committees, we believe that performance of activity on these committees does not demonstrate the ability to perform substantial gainful activity. We believe this to be consistent with Congress’s view, as it has recognized in creating the Ticket to Work advisory committee, for example, that current disability beneficiaries should be considered for membership. This also will encourage individuals with disabilities to serve on FACA advisory committees, thereby providing the benefit of their unique perspective on policies and programs to the Federal Government. DATES: This final rule is effective on February 21, 2006. Electronic Version The electronic file of this document is available on the date of publication in the Federal Register at https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Hoover, Policy Analyst, Office of Program Development and Research, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401. Call (410) 965–5651 or TTY 1–800–325–0778 for information about these final rules. For information on eligibility or filing for benefits, call our national toll-free number 1–(800) 772–1213 or TTY 1–(800) 325–0778. You may also contact Social Security Online at https://www.socialsecurity.gov/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: What Is the Purpose of This Final Rule? In this final rule, we are establishing a new, special rule that applies to individuals working as members or consultants of a committee, board, commission, council or similar group established under the FACA, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. Under this special rule, earnings received or services provided by the individual as a result of serving on a Federal Advisory Committee, will not be evaluated when deciding if the individual has engaged in substantial gainful activity under titles II and XVI of the Act. E:\FR\FM\20JAR1.SGM 20JAR1 3218 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 13 / Friday, January 20, 2006 / Rules and Regulations What Is the FACA? The FACA and its implementing regulations allow the Federal Government to establish or utilize advisory committees consisting of nonFederal employees when they are determined to be essential for furnishing expert advice, ideas, and diverse opinions to the Federal Government. Advisory committees are established solely when it is beneficial to the Federal Government. Such committees serve an advisory role only. Members and consultants of advisory committees established under FACA receive compensation in a manner which gives appropriate recognition to the responsibilities and qualifications required and other relevant factors. What Rules Are We Revising and Why? The purpose of FACA advisory committees is to provide expert advice, ideas, and diverse opinions to the Federal Government. The individuals who serve on these advisory committees do so for the benefit of the Federal Government. Consistent with Congress’s view (as reflected by mandating consideration of currently disabled Social Security beneficiaries for membership on the Ticket to Work advisory committee), we do not believe that performance of activity on these committees demonstrates an ability to perform substantial gainful activity. This special rule will encourage individuals with disabilities to serve on FACA advisory committees, thereby providing the benefit of their unique perspective on policies and programs to the Federal Government. We will not evaluate earnings received or services provided by the individual, as a result of serving on a Federal Advisory Committee, when deciding if the individual has engaged in substantial gainful activity. This special rule will eliminate the fear individuals may have concerning the loss or denial of benefits (including health care), based on earnings received and services provided as a result of serving on a FACA advisory committee. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with RULES Explanation of Changes We are revising §§ 404.1574 and 416.974 to specify that if you are serving as a member or consultant of an advisory committee, board, commission, council or similar group established under FACA, we will not evaluate the earnings you receive or the services provided as a result from serving on such committees when we determine whether you are engaging in substantial gainful activity under title II and title XVI of the Act. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:32 Jan 19, 2006 Jkt 208001 Public Comments On June 3, 2005, we published proposed rules in the Federal Register at 70 FR 32550 and provided a 60-day period for interested parties to comment. We received comments from 6 advocacy organizations and 3 individuals. Because some of the comments received were quite detailed, we have condensed, summarized or paraphrased them in the discussion below. We have tried to present all views adequately and carefully address all of the issues raised by the commenters that are within the scope of the final rules. Comment: One individual disagreed with our proposed implementation of this special rule and wanted all income to be treated equally. Response: One of our highest priorities is to help individuals with disabilities achieve independence by helping them to take advantage of employment opportunities. To this end, we have various employment supports and work incentives in place to disregard some or all of an individual’s earnings while he or she attempts to return to work. This disregard will encourage individuals with disabilities to participate on FACA committees. Furthermore, based on our experience, we do not believe that work performed by individuals with disabilities serving on a FACA committee demonstrates an ability to perform substantial gainful activity. Therefore, we are not adopting this commenter’s recommendation. Comment: Three commenters supported the rule without qualifications. Five commenters supported the rule but wanted it to extend to similar types of advisory panels at the state and local level. Response: There are numerous committees, boards, and similar groups which have been established to advise the Federal Government; therefore, Congress enacted the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) to regulate these committees and groups. The FACA directs the establishment of these committees, their purpose, functions, organization, record-keeping requirements, and conditions for termination. These directives will assure that committees established under the FACA will operate in a uniform manner. Other advisory committees are not subject to these exacting regulations. We cannot be assured that their functions and organization meet the same criteria of a FACA committee, on which we base the establishment of this special rule. Therefore, we are not adopting the PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 commenters’ recommendation to extend this rule to advisory panels at the state or local level. We will evaluate on a case-by-case basis whether services performed or earnings received for activity on other advisory committees constitute SGA using existing rules. Regulatory Procedures Executive Order 12866 We have consulted with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and determined that this final rule meets the criteria for a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866, as amended by Executive Order 13256. Thus, it was reviewed by OMB. We have also determined that this rule meets the plain language requirement of Executive Order 12866, as amended by Executive Order 13258. 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 only individuals. Thus, a regulatory flexibility analysis as provided in the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended, is not required. Paperwork Reduction Act This final rule imposes no reporting or recordkeeping requirements requiring OMB clearance. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Programs 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, Aged, Blind, Disability benefits, Public assistance programs, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Dated: October 18, 2005. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security. For the reasons set out in the preamble, we are amending subpart P of part 404 and subpart I of part 416 of chapter III of title 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations as set forth below: I E:\FR\FM\20JAR1.SGM 20JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 13 / Friday, January 20, 2006 / Rules and Regulations PART 404—FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY INSURANCE (1950–) and 1383b); secs. 4(c) and 5, 6(c)–(e), 14(a), and 15, Pub. L. 98–460, 98 Stat. 1794, 1801, 1802, and 1808 (42 U.S.C. 421 note, 423 note, 1382h note). Subpart P—[Amended] I 1. The authority citation for subpart P continues to read as follows: I Authority: Secs. 202, 205(a), (b), and (d)– (h), 216(i), 221(a) and (i), 222(c), 223, 225, and 702(a)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402, 405(a), (b), and (d)–(h), 416(i), 421(a) and (i), 422(c), 423, 425, and 902(a)(5)); sec. 211(b), Pub. L. 104–193, 110 Stat. 2105, 2189. 2. Section 404.1574 is amended by adding a new paragraph (e) to read as follows: I § 404.1574 Evaluation guides if you are an employee. * * * * * (e) Work activity as a member or consultant of an advisory committee established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. If you are serving as a member or consultant of an advisory committee, board, commission, council, or similar group established under FACA, we will not count any payments you receive from serving on such committees as earnings when we determine whether you are engaging in substantial gainful activity. These payments may include compensation, travel expenses, and special assistance. We also will exclude the services you perform as a member or consultant of an advisory committee established under FACA in applying any of the substantial gainful activity tests discussed in paragraph (b)(6) of this section. This exclusion from the substantial gainful activity provisions will apply only if you are a member or consultant of an advisory committee specifically authorized by statute, or by the President, or determined as a matter of formal record by the head of a federal government agency. This exclusion from the substantial gainful activity provisions will not apply if your service as a member or consultant of an advisory committee is part of your duties or is required as an employee of any governmental or non-governmental organization, agency, or business. PART 416—SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with RULES Subpart I—[Amended] 3. The authority citation for subpart I continues to read as follows; 4. Section 416.974 is amended by adding a new paragraph (e) to read as follows: § 416.974 Evaluation guides if you are an employee. * * * * * (e) Work activity as a member or consultant of an advisory committee established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. If you are serving as a member or consultant of an advisory committee, board, commission, council, or similar group established under FACA, we will not count any payments you receive from serving on such committees as earnings when we determine whether you are engaging in substantial gainful activity. These payments may include compensation, travel expenses, and special assistance. We also will exclude the services you perform as a member or consultant of an advisory committee established under FACA in applying any of the substantial gainful activity tests discussed in paragraph (b)(6) of this section. This exclusion from the substantial gainful activity provision will apply only if you are a member or consultant of an advisory committee specifically authorized by statute, or by the President, or determined as a matter of formal record by the head of a federal government agency. This exclusion from the substantial gainful activity provisions will not apply if your service as a member or consultant of an advisory committee is part of your duties or is required as an employee of any governmental or non-governmental organization, agency, or business. [FR Doc. 06–510 Filed 1–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service 26 CFR Part 301 [TD 9203] RIN 1545–BC32 Deemed Election To Be an Association Taxable as a Corporation for a Qualified Electing S Corporation; Correction I AGENCY: Authority: Secs. 702(a)(5), 1611, 1614, 1619, 1631(a), (c), and (d)(1), and 1633 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 902(a)(5), 1382, 1382c, 1382h, 1383(a), (c), and (d)(1), SUMMARY: This document adds the text that was inadvertently removed from VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:32 Jan 19, 2006 Jkt 208001 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Correction to final regulations. PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 3219 the Code of Federal Regulations in TD 9203, which was published in the Federal Register on Monday, May 23, 2005 (70 FR 29452). DATES: This correction is effective on May 23, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jian H. Grant, (202) 622–3050 (not a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background This document adds § 301.7701–3T to the Code of Federal Regulations. The final regulations that are the subject of this correction are under section 7701 of the Internal Revenue Code. Need for Correction As published, § 301.7701–3T was inadvertently removed in its entirety from the Code of Federal Regulations in TD 9203. List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 301 Employment taxes, Estate and excise taxes, Gift taxes, Income taxes, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Correction of Publication Accordingly, 26 CFR part 301 is corrected as follows: I PART 301—PROCEDURE AND ADMINISTRATION Paragraph 1. The authority citation for part 301 continues to read, in part, as follows: I Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * * Par. 2. Section 301.7701–3T is added to read as follows: I § 301.7701–3T Classification of certain business entities (temporary). (a) through (c)(1)(i) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see § 301.7701–3(a) through (c)(1)(i). (ii) Further notification of elections. An eligible entity required to file a Federal tax or information return for the taxable year for which an election is made under § 301.7701–3(c)(1)(i) must attach a copy of its Form 8832 to its Federal tax or information return for that year. If the entity is not required to file a return for that year, a copy of its Form 8832, ‘‘Entity Classification Election,’’ must be attached to the Federal income tax or information return of any direct or indirect owner of the entity for the taxable year of the owner that includes the date on which the election was effective. An indirect owner of the entity does not have to attach a copy of the Form 8832 to its return if an entity in which it has an E:\FR\FM\20JAR1.SGM 20JAR1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 13 (Friday, January 20, 2006)]
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

20 CFR Parts 404 and 416

RIN 0960-AG07


Work Activity of Persons Working as Members of Advisory 
Committees Established Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)

AGENCY: Social Security Administration.

ACTION: Final Rule.

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SUMMARY: We are revising our disability regulations under titles II and 
XVI of the Social Security Act to establish a new, special rule that 
affects individuals who are receiving payments or providing services as 
members or consultants of a committee, board, commission, council or 
similar group established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA). Under this special rule, we will not count any earnings an 
individual is receiving from serving as a member or consultant of a 
FACA advisory committee when we determine if the individual is engaging 
in substantial gainful activity under titles II and XVI of the Social 
Security Act (the Act). In addition, we will not evaluate any of the 
services the individual is providing as a member or consultant of the 
FACA advisory committee when determining if the individual has engaged 
in substantial gainful activity under titles II and XVI of the Act.
    Based on our experience with FACA advisory committees and the 
frequency and level of activity required by these committees, we 
believe that performance of activity on these committees does not 
demonstrate the ability to perform substantial gainful activity. We 
believe this to be consistent with Congress's view, as it has 
recognized in creating the Ticket to Work advisory committee, for 
example, that current disability beneficiaries should be considered for 
membership. This also will encourage individuals with disabilities to 
serve on FACA advisory committees, thereby providing the benefit of 
their unique perspective on policies and programs to the Federal 
Government.

DATES: This final rule is effective on February 21, 2006.

Electronic Version

    The electronic file of this document is available on the date of 
publication in the Federal Register at https://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/
index.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Hoover, Policy Analyst, Office of 
Program Development and Research, Social Security Administration, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401. Call (410) 965-5651 or 
TTY 1-800-325-0778 for information about these final rules. For 
information on eligibility or filing for benefits, call our national 
toll-free number 1-(800) 772-1213 or TTY 1-(800) 325-0778. You may also 
contact Social Security Online at https://www.socialsecurity.gov/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

What Is the Purpose of This Final Rule?

    In this final rule, we are establishing a new, special rule that 
applies to individuals working as members or consultants of a 
committee, board, commission, council or similar group established 
under the FACA, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. Under this special rule, earnings 
received or services provided by the individual as a result of serving 
on a Federal Advisory Committee, will not be evaluated when deciding if 
the individual has engaged in substantial gainful activity under titles 
II and XVI of the Act.

[[Page 3218]]

What Is the FACA?

    The FACA and its implementing regulations allow the Federal 
Government to establish or utilize advisory committees consisting of 
non-Federal employees when they are determined to be essential for 
furnishing expert advice, ideas, and diverse opinions to the Federal 
Government. Advisory committees are established solely when it is 
beneficial to the Federal Government. Such committees serve an advisory 
role only. Members and consultants of advisory committees established 
under FACA receive compensation in a manner which gives appropriate 
recognition to the responsibilities and qualifications required and 
other relevant factors.

What Rules Are We Revising and Why?

    The purpose of FACA advisory committees is to provide expert 
advice, ideas, and diverse opinions to the Federal Government. The 
individuals who serve on these advisory committees do so for the 
benefit of the Federal Government. Consistent with Congress's view (as 
reflected by mandating consideration of currently disabled Social 
Security beneficiaries for membership on the Ticket to Work advisory 
committee), we do not believe that performance of activity on these 
committees demonstrates an ability to perform substantial gainful 
activity. This special rule will encourage individuals with 
disabilities to serve on FACA advisory committees, thereby providing 
the benefit of their unique perspective on policies and programs to the 
Federal Government. We will not evaluate earnings received or services 
provided by the individual, as a result of serving on a Federal 
Advisory Committee, when deciding if the individual has engaged in 
substantial gainful activity. This special rule will eliminate the fear 
individuals may have concerning the loss or denial of benefits 
(including health care), based on earnings received and services 
provided as a result of serving on a FACA advisory committee.

Explanation of Changes

    We are revising Sec. Sec.  404.1574 and 416.974 to specify that if 
you are serving as a member or consultant of an advisory committee, 
board, commission, council or similar group established under FACA, we 
will not evaluate the earnings you receive or the services provided as 
a result from serving on such committees when we determine whether you 
are engaging in substantial gainful activity under title II and title 
XVI of the Act.

Public Comments

    On June 3, 2005, we published proposed rules in the Federal 
Register at 70 FR 32550 and provided a 60-day period for interested 
parties to comment. We received comments from 6 advocacy organizations 
and 3 individuals. Because some of the comments received were quite 
detailed, we have condensed, summarized or paraphrased them in the 
discussion below. We have tried to present all views adequately and 
carefully address all of the issues raised by the commenters that are 
within the scope of the final rules.

    Comment: One individual disagreed with our proposed implementation 
of this special rule and wanted all income to be treated equally.
    Response: One of our highest priorities is to help individuals with 
disabilities achieve independence by helping them to take advantage of 
employment opportunities. To this end, we have various employment 
supports and work incentives in place to disregard some or all of an 
individual's earnings while he or she attempts to return to work.
    This disregard will encourage individuals with disabilities to 
participate on FACA committees. Furthermore, based on our experience, 
we do not believe that work performed by individuals with disabilities 
serving on a FACA committee demonstrates an ability to perform 
substantial gainful activity. Therefore, we are not adopting this 
commenter's recommendation.

    Comment: Three commenters supported the rule without 
qualifications. Five commenters supported the rule but wanted it to 
extend to similar types of advisory panels at the state and local 
level.
    Response: There are numerous committees, boards, and similar groups 
which have been established to advise the Federal Government; 
therefore, Congress enacted the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 
to regulate these committees and groups. The FACA directs the 
establishment of these committees, their purpose, functions, 
organization, record-keeping requirements, and conditions for 
termination. These directives will assure that committees established 
under the FACA will operate in a uniform manner.
    Other advisory committees are not subject to these exacting 
regulations. We cannot be assured that their functions and organization 
meet the same criteria of a FACA committee, on which we base the 
establishment of this special rule. Therefore, we are not adopting the 
commenters' recommendation to extend this rule to advisory panels at 
the state or local level. We will evaluate on a case-by-case basis 
whether services performed or earnings received for activity on other 
advisory committees constitute SGA using existing rules.

Regulatory Procedures

Executive Order 12866

    We have consulted with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
and determined that this final rule meets the criteria for a 
significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866, as amended 
by Executive Order 13256. Thus, it was reviewed by OMB. We have also 
determined that this rule meets the plain language requirement of 
Executive Order 12866, as amended by Executive Order 13258.

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 only individuals. Thus, a regulatory flexibility analysis as 
provided in the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended, is not 
required.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    This final rule imposes no reporting or recordkeeping requirements 
requiring OMB clearance.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Programs 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, Aged, Blind, Disability 
benefits, Public assistance programs, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

    Dated: October 18, 2005.
Jo Anne B. Barnhart,
Commissioner of Social Security.

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For the reasons set out in the preamble, we are amending subpart P of 
part 404 and subpart I of part 416 of chapter III of title 20 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations as set forth below:

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PART 404--FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY INSURANCE 
(1950-)

Subpart P--[Amended]

0
1. The authority citation for subpart P continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 202, 205(a), (b), and (d)-(h), 216(i), 221(a) 
and (i), 222(c), 223, 225, and 702(a)(5) of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 402, 405(a), (b), and (d)-(h), 416(i), 421(a) and (i), 
422(c), 423, 425, and 902(a)(5)); sec. 211(b), Pub. L. 104-193, 110 
Stat. 2105, 2189.

0
2. Section 404.1574 is amended by adding a new paragraph (e) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  404.1574  Evaluation guides if you are an employee.

* * * * *
    (e) Work activity as a member or consultant of an advisory 
committee established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 
5 U.S.C. App. 2. If you are serving as a member or consultant of an 
advisory committee, board, commission, council, or similar group 
established under FACA, we will not count any payments you receive from 
serving on such committees as earnings when we determine whether you 
are engaging in substantial gainful activity. These payments may 
include compensation, travel expenses, and special assistance. We also 
will exclude the services you perform as a member or consultant of an 
advisory committee established under FACA in applying any of the 
substantial gainful activity tests discussed in paragraph (b)(6) of 
this section. This exclusion from the substantial gainful activity 
provisions will apply only if you are a member or consultant of an 
advisory committee specifically authorized by statute, or by the 
President, or determined as a matter of formal record by the head of a 
federal government agency. This exclusion from the substantial gainful 
activity provisions will not apply if your service as a member or 
consultant of an advisory committee is part of your duties or is 
required as an employee of any governmental or non-governmental 
organization, agency, or business.

PART 416--SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND 
DISABLED

Subpart I--[Amended]

0
3. The authority citation for subpart I continues to read as follows;

    Authority: Secs. 702(a)(5), 1611, 1614, 1619, 1631(a), (c), and 
(d)(1), and 1633 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 902(a)(5), 
1382, 1382c, 1382h, 1383(a), (c), and (d)(1), and 1383b); secs. 4(c) 
and 5, 6(c)-(e), 14(a), and 15, Pub. L. 98-460, 98 Stat. 1794, 1801, 
1802, and 1808 (42 U.S.C. 421 note, 423 note, 1382h note).

0
4. Section 416.974 is amended by adding a new paragraph (e) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  416.974  Evaluation guides if you are an employee.

* * * * *
    (e) Work activity as a member or consultant of an advisory 
committee established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 
5 U.S.C. App. 2. If you are serving as a member or consultant of an 
advisory committee, board, commission, council, or similar group 
established under FACA, we will not count any payments you receive from 
serving on such committees as earnings when we determine whether you 
are engaging in substantial gainful activity. These payments may 
include compensation, travel expenses, and special assistance. We also 
will exclude the services you perform as a member or consultant of an 
advisory committee established under FACA in applying any of the 
substantial gainful activity tests discussed in paragraph (b)(6) of 
this section. This exclusion from the substantial gainful activity 
provision will apply only if you are a member or consultant of an 
advisory committee specifically authorized by statute, or by the 
President, or determined as a matter of formal record by the head of a 
federal government agency. This exclusion from the substantial gainful 
activity provisions will not apply if your service as a member or 
consultant of an advisory committee is part of your duties or is 
required as an employee of any governmental or non-governmental 
organization, agency, or business.

[FR Doc. 06-510 Filed 1-19-06; 8:45 am]
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