# 20 C.F.R. § 30.12 (2026): What process is used by a person who wants to obtain copies of or amend EEOICPA claim records?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 30.12 (2026)
- **Heading:** What process is used by a person who wants to obtain copies of or amend EEOICPA claim records?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter I: OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 30: CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM ACT OF 2000, AS AMENDED / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 30.12: § 30.12   What process is used by a person who wants to obtain copies of or amend EEOICPA claim records?

## Text

(a) A claimant seeking copies of his or her official EEOICPA file should address a request to the District Director of the OWCP district office having custody of the file.
(b) Any request to amend a record covered by DOL/ESA-49 should be directed to the district office having custody of the official file.
(c) Any administrative appeal taken from a denial issued by OWCP under this section shall be filed with the Solicitor of Labor in accordance with 29 CFR 71.7 and 71.9.

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