Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers

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).

From Federal Register — DOL wage and overtime rules (federalregister.gov). First seen Oct 10, 2026.

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