Form 5558 "Authorized Representative"

[TPApril]

Has there been clarification on who an "Authorized representative" is that can sign Form 5558 for the 8955-SSA portion? I know ASPPA submitted a letter 11/21/2011 requesting that the requirement be removed but I cannot determine that it has been so removed. So I guess i'm wondering to what an extent a tpa is considered an 'authorized representative' and can sign on behalf of client.

[TPApril]

hmmm...they say, 'think before you speak'. what about 'read your email before you post a question on a bulletin board'? Just went through my inbox and found an asppa update that says the issue may be resolved sooner rather than later and to just hold off if possible filing the extension.