DOL Proposes No-Change Extension for Harbor Comp Data
Published Date: 3/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info about financial promises under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, but without changing the rules. This affects workers, employers, and agencies involved in harbor and longshore work. They’re asking for public feedback by May 5, 2026, to make sure the process stays clear and easy, with no extra costs or paperwork hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Security Requirement Protects Claimants
The rule requires each authorized insurance carrier or authorized self-insurer to establish annually that its Longshore Act obligations are fully secured—through a state guaranty fund, a security deposit with the Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation, or both—to assure prompt and continued payment of compensation and benefits to injured workers and their survivors.
Carriers & Employers Keep Annual Filings
Authorized insurance carriers and self-insured employers must continue to submit annual information (forms LS-275 (IC), LS-275 (SI), and LS-276) to show their Longshore Act payment obligations are secured. The collection is being extended without change, occurs annually, and the notice reports 298 respondents, 728 responses, 911 annual burden hours, and $24,560.56 in annual respondent costs. Public comments are requested by May 5, 2026.
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