# Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers

**Action Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Labor Department; Workers' Compensation Programs Office |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments. |
| Published | 2026-07-30 |
| Comments close | 2026-09-28 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 20 CFR 726 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Document number | 2026-15325 |

## Why this score
- Significant rule under EO 12866.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/30/2026-15325/black-lung-benefits-act-authorization-of-self-insurers). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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