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Workers' Compensation - Federal Statutes

Following are lists of statutes and regulations governing workers' compensation programs administered by the U.S. government:

Federal Statutes

·           Federal Employees' Compensation Act - 5 U.S.C. §§ 8101 - 8193.

·           Federal Employment Liability Act (FELA)- 45 U.S.C. §§ 51 - 60

·           Merchant Marine Act (the Jones Act) - 46 U.S.C. § 688

·           Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) - 33 U.S.C. §§ 901 - 950.

·           Black Lung Benefits Act - 30 U.S.C. §§ 901 - 945

·           Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act - 42 U.S.C. § 7384.

Federal Agency Regulations

·           Regulations pertaining to the Federal Employees' Compensation Act - 20 C.F.R. Parts 501 et seq..

·           Regulations pertaining to the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act - 20 C.F.R. Parts 701-704.

·           Regulations pertaining to the Black Lung Benefits Act - 20 CFR 718-727.

·           Regulations pertaining to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act - 20 CFR Parts 1 and 30.

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