Rule lifecycle · RIN:1240-AA16
Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs — observed across 4 documents over 1288 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The Department of Labor is proposing to let coal mining companies set aside their own money to pay black lung benefits to injured miners instead of buying insurance policies. If your mining company chooses this option, you must set aside funds for reserves and follow federal reporting and compliance rules set by the Labor Department.
First seen
Jan 19, 2023
Last seen
Jul 30, 2026
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
693d
Comments close
Monday, September 28, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jan 19, 2023
Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
comments close Mar 20, 2023#2023-00534
Proposed·Mar 7, 2023
Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
comments close Apr 19, 2023#2023-04322
Final·Dec 12, 2024
Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
effective Jan 13, 2025#2024-28848
Proposed·Jul 30, 2026·91 FR 48002
Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
comments close Sep 28, 2026#2026-15325