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§ 2.300 — What Is The Purpose Of This Subpart?
43 C.F.R. § 2.300
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(a) The purpose of this subpart is to implement the requirements of the Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 (the Act), Public Law 115-59, 42 U.S.C. 405 note, September 15, 2017.
(b) The Act:
(1) Prohibits Federal agencies from including any individual's Social Security account number (SSN) on any document sent by mail unless the head of the agency determines that such inclusion is necessary; and
(2) Requires agencies to issue regulations that specify the circumstances under which such inclusion is necessary.
Authorizing Statute
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Evidence, procedure, and certification for payments42 U.S.C. § 405
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Interest and penalty on claims31 U.S.C. § 3717
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301
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Copies of records, documents, etc.; charges; disposition of receipts43 U.S.C. § 1460