Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
workers-comp · Office of Workers' Compensation Programs · Published 2024-12-12 · Effective 2025-01-13 · 89 FR 100304
Document
Document number
2024-28848
Federal Register citation
89 FR 100304
CFR reference
20 CFR 726
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
workers-comp
Sub-agency
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Publication date
2024-12-12
Effective date
2025-01-13
Abstract
This final rule revises the regulations under the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA) governing authorization of self-insurers. The updated regulations 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 security self-insured operators must provide, and the process for operators to appeal determinations made by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP).