Open for Comment: Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers

Labor Department — The Department is proposing revisions to regulations under the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA or the Act) 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 security self-insured operators must provide, and the types of security accepted for operators to self-insure. (60 days remaining)

Type: comment-period | Source: federalregister.gov

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