Proposed Extension for Application Approval in Black Lung Claims
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This proposal seeks to extend the approval process for representatives' fees in Black Lung Claims without changes. It affects representatives who claim fees for their services in such cases. The Department of Labor is inviting comments to improve this process and reduce paperwork burdens.
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Key Changes
- Extension of current application process for representatives' fees
- No changes to existing procedures
- Invitation for public comments to improve efficiency
Obligations
What this law requires
Representatives claiming fees in Black Lung Claims must submit the CM-972 form (Application for Approval of a Representative's Fee) to the appropriate district director, administrative law judge, or appellate tribunal
Fee applications must include all specific items of information required by 20 CFR 725.366
All comments on the proposed extension must be received by June 9, 2026, with late or untimely filed comments not being considered
Electronic comments must be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov for docket WCPO-2026-0166
Commenters must not include personally identifiable information, confidential business data, or other sensitive information in public comments, as they will be posted without redaction