Operator Response To Notice Of Claim {CM-2970a}

CM-2970a - OPERATOR RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF CLAIM. This information is authorized by the Black Lung Benefits Act 30 U.S.C. 901 et. Seq., and the regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor governing the administration of such Act (20 CFR 725.408). The form is used by the potentially liable operator to respond to the assertions made in the Notice of Claim. The operator must indicate whether they accept or deny specific assertions related to their liability under the BLBA. The assertions include details about the operator's employment of the miner, exposure to coal mine dust, financial capability, and other relevant factors. www.FormsWorkflow.com