Black Lung Fee Approval Form Gets Routine Extension Request
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep using the same form for approving fees that representatives charge in Black Lung claim cases—no changes, just an extension. This affects lawyers and claimants involved in Black Lung claims, and there’s no new cost or extra paperwork. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by June 9, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Quantified Burden and Costs
DOL reports this information collection (CM-972) involves 820 respondents and 820 responses, with 574 annual burden hours and an annual respondent or recordkeeper cost of $340 under OMB Control No. 1240-0011. These figures support the proposed extension without change; comments must be received by June 9, 2026.
CM-972 Form Continued Use
The Department of Labor will continue using form CM-972 (Application for Approval of a Representative's Fee) for Black Lung claim fee approvals under OMB Control No. 1240-0011. The extension is 'without change', so authorized representatives must keep using the same form and process; comments are due by June 9, 2026.
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