References in Text
The Black Lung Benefits Act of 1972, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 92–303, May 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 150, which is classified generally to
section 901, 902, 921 to 925, 931 to 934, and 936 to 941 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title
note set out under
section 901 of this title and Tables. The Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 95–239, Mar. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 95. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title
of 1978 Amendment note set out under
section 801 of this title and Tables. The Black Lung Benefits
Amendments
of 1981, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 97–119, title II, Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1643, which amended this section and
section 901, 902, 921, 922, 923, and 932 of this title and enacted provisions set out as notes under
section 901 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title
of 1981 Amendment note set out under
section 801 of this title and Tables.
Amendments
1981—Pub. L. 97–119 inserted “, and the Black Lung Benefits
Amendments
of 1981”. 1978—Pub. L. 95–239 inserted reference to
Amendments
made by the Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977 and struck out provision that, for the purpose of determining the applicability of the presumption established by 921(c)(4) of this title to claims filed under this part, no period of employment after June 30, 1971, could be considered in determining whether a miner was employed at least fifteen years in one or more underground mines.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
of 1981 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 97–119 effective Jan. 1, 1982, except as otherwise provided, see
section 206(a) of Pub. L. 97–119, set out as a note under
section 901 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1978 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 95–239 effective Mar. 1, 1978, see
section 20(a) of Pub. L. 95–239, set out as a note under
section 901 of this title.