Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers

Document 2026-15325 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Labor in the Federal Register on July 30, 2026. 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. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/30/2026-15325/black-lung-benefits-act-authorization-of-self-insurers.

No. Document 2026-15325 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.