# Rules of Procedure
> **Office of Workers' Compensation Programs** · Final rule. · Published 2008-10-20 · Effective 2008-11-19 · 73 FR 62190
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-24930
- **Category:** workers-comp
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 62190
- **CFR reference:** 20 CFR 501
- **Publication date:** 2008-10-20
- **Effective date:** 2008-11-19
## Abstract

The Department of Labor (DOL or Department) is publishing this final rule to update the regulations providing for appeals before the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (Board). The Board has jurisdiction over appeals arising under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). 5 U.S.C. 8149. This final rule updates the rules and guidance to all federal employees who seek to appeal from the decisions of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) under FECA.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/10/20/E8-24930/rules-of-procedure)
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