DOL Rules Would Update Standards for Coal Mine Operators to Self-Insure

The U.S. Department of Labor on Wednesday announced that its Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs has proposed rules to revise standards for coal mine operators to self-insure. In addition to modifying criteria for coal operators to self-insure, the proposed rules would streamline the application process and update the amount of the security deposit applicants must post. The DOL said the rules would also clarify acceptable forms of security and create an appeals process. “The proposed changes would reduce the expense to taxpayers by ensuring that operators, rather than taxpay...