# Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
> **Office of Workers' Compensation Programs** · Final rule. · Published 2024-12-12 · Effective 2025-01-13 · 89 FR 100304
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-28848
- **Category:** workers-comp
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 100304
- **CFR reference:** 20 CFR 726
- **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).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/12/2024-28848/black-lung-benefits-act-authorization-of-self-insurers)
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