Federal Register: Labor Dept. Office of Workers Compensation Programs Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Request for Comments on Black Lung Benefits Act - Authorization of Self-Insurers
July 31, 2026
July 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Labor Office of Workers Compensation Programs issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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The Department is proposing revisions to regulations under the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA) governing authorization of self-insurers. These rules will determine the process for coal mine operators to apply for authorization to self-insure, the requirements operators must meet to qualify to self-insure, the amount of . . .
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The Department is proposing revisions to regulations under the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA) governing authorization of self-insurers. These rules will determine the process for coal mine operators to apply for authorization to self-insure, the requirements operators must meet to qualify to self-insure, the amount of . . .