Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures; Extension of Testing of Some Disability Redesign Features, 35464 [2012-14409]

Download as PDF 35464 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 114 / Wednesday, June 13, 2012 / Notices only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). 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All submissions should refer to File Number SR–ICC–2012–09 and should be submitted on or before July 5,2012. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.9 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–14339 Filed 6–12–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION [Docket No. SSA–2012–0029] Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures; Extension of Testing of Some Disability Redesign Features Social Security Administration. Notice of the Extension of Tests Involving Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures. AGENCY: ACTION: We are announcing the extension of tests involving modifications to disability determination procedures authorized by 20 CFR 404.906 and 416.1406. These rules authorize us to test several modifications to the disability determination procedures for erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: adjudicating claims for disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (Act) and for supplemental security income payments based on disability under title XVI of the Act. We are extending our selection of cases to be included in these tests from September 28, 2012 until no later than September 27, 2013. If we decide to continue selection of cases for these tests beyond this date, we will publish another notice in the Federal Register. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Vincent, Office of Disability Programs, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, (410) 597–0549, for information about this notice. For information on eligibility or filing for benefits, call our national toll-free number, 1–800–772– 1213 or TTY 1–800–325–0778, or visit our Internet site, Social Security Online, at https://www.socialsecurity.gov. Our current rules authorize us to test, individually or in any combination, certain modifications to the disability determination procedures. 20 CFR 404.906 and 416.1406. We have conducted several tests under the authority of these rules. In the ‘‘single decisionmaker’’ test, a disability examiner may make the initial disability determination in most cases without obtaining the signature of a medical or psychological consultant. We also have conducted a separate test, which we call the ‘‘prototype,’’ in 10 States. 64 FR 47218. Currently, the prototype combines the single decisionmaker approach described above with the elimination of the reconsideration level of our administrative review process. We have extended the time period for selecting claims for these tests several times. Most recently, on September 24, 2009, we extended the time period until September 28, 2012. 74 FR 48797. We have decided to extend case selection for the prototype and the single decisionmaker tests until September 27, 2013. If we decide to end any part of these tests in any of the 10 States in which we are conducting the tests prior to September 27, 2013, we will publish another notice in the Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 6, 2012. David A. Rust, Deputy Commissioner for Retirement and Disability Policy. SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION Extension of Comment Period— Proposed Low Flow Protection Policy Susquehanna River Basin Commission. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. At its regular meeting in Binghamton, New York on June 7, 2012, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) extended the comment deadline for its proposed Low Flow Protection Policy to July 16, 2012. The original comment deadline had been May 16, 2012. On March 15, 2012, SRBC’s commissioners approved the release of the proposed Low Flow Protection Policy for public review and comment. The proposed policy was developed over the past year—based on scientific advances in ecosystem flow protection—to improve low flow protection standards associated with approved water withdrawals. SRBC will use the final policy and supporting technical guidance when reviewing withdrawal applications to establish limits and conditions on approvals consistent with SRBC’s regulatory standards (18 CFR § 806.23). SUMMARY: The new deadline for the submission of comments is July 16, 2012. DATES: Comments may be mailed to: Mr. John Balay, Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 1721 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102–2391, or electronically submitted through https:// www.srbc.net/pubinfo/ businessmeeting.htm. ADDRESSES: John W. Balay, Manager, Planning and Operations, telephone: (717) 238–0423, ext. 217; fax: (717) 238–2436. Also, the proposed policy and background information on the policy are available at the Commission’s Web site www.srbc.net. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Authority: Pub. L. 91–575, 84 Stat. 1509 et seq., 18 CFR Parts 806–808. Dated: June 7, 2012. Thomas W. Beauduy, Deputy Executive Director. [FR Doc. 2012–14389 Filed 6–12–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7040–01–P [FR Doc. 2012–14409 Filed 6–12–12; 8:45 am] 9 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:45 Jun 12, 2012 BILLING CODE 4191–02–P Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

[Docket No. SSA-2012-0029]


Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures; 
Extension of Testing of Some Disability Redesign Features

AGENCY: Social Security Administration.

ACTION: Notice of the Extension of Tests Involving Modifications to the 
Disability Determination Procedures.

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SUMMARY: We are announcing the extension of tests involving 
modifications to disability determination procedures authorized by 20 
CFR 404.906 and 416.1406. These rules authorize us to test several 
modifications to the disability determination procedures for 
adjudicating claims for disability insurance benefits under title II of 
the Social Security Act (Act) and for supplemental security income 
payments based on disability under title XVI of the Act.

DATES: We are extending our selection of cases to be included in these 
tests from September 28, 2012 until no later than September 27, 2013. 
If we decide to continue selection of cases for these tests beyond this 
date, we will publish another notice in the Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Vincent, Office of Disability 
Programs, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401, (410) 597-0549, for information about this 
notice. For information on eligibility or filing for benefits, call our 
national toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778, or 
visit our Internet site, Social Security Online, at https://www.socialsecurity.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Our current rules authorize us to test, 
individually or in any combination, certain modifications to the 
disability determination procedures. 20 CFR 404.906 and 416.1406. We 
have conducted several tests under the authority of these rules. In the 
``single decisionmaker'' test, a disability examiner may make the 
initial disability determination in most cases without obtaining the 
signature of a medical or psychological consultant. We also have 
conducted a separate test, which we call the ``prototype,'' in 10 
States. 64 FR 47218. Currently, the prototype combines the single 
decisionmaker approach described above with the elimination of the 
reconsideration level of our administrative review process.
    We have extended the time period for selecting claims for these 
tests several times. Most recently, on September 24, 2009, we extended 
the time period until September 28, 2012. 74 FR 48797. We have decided 
to extend case selection for the prototype and the single decisionmaker 
tests until September 27, 2013. If we decide to end any part of these 
tests in any of the 10 States in which we are conducting the tests 
prior to September 27, 2013, we will publish another notice in the 
Federal Register.

    Dated: June 6, 2012.
David A. Rust,
Deputy Commissioner for Retirement and Disability Policy.
[FR Doc. 2012-14409 Filed 6-12-12; 8:45 am]
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