DOL floating changes to black lung benefits rule
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The Department of Labor is reviewing proposed changes to regulations governing how self-insured coal mine operators must secure funds for black lung disease benefits. The agency is accepting public feedback on the revisions, which were published July 30 by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.
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Washington — The Department of Labor is seeking feedback on a proposal that would make multiple revisions to a rule that requires self-insured coal mine operators to “post adequate security for their benefit liabilities.” Published July 30 by the DOL Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, the…
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