# 20 CFR § 30.1: What rules govern the administration of EEOICPA and this chapter?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 30.1
- **Heading:** What rules govern the administration of EEOICPA and this chapter?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 20—Employees' Benefits > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > SUBCHAPTER C—ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM ACT OF 2000 > PART 30—CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM ACT OF 2000, AS AMENDED > Subpart A—General Provisions > Introduction

## Text

In accordance with EEOICPA, Executive Order 13179 and Secretary's Order No. 10-2009, the primary responsibility for administering the Act, except for those activities assigned to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Secretary of Energy and the Attorney General, has been delegated to the Director of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). Except as otherwise provided by law, the Director of OWCP and his or her designees have the exclusive authority to administer, interpret and enforce the provisions of the Act.
[84 FR 3046, Feb. 8, 2019]

## Nearby sections

- [20 CFR § 30.0 § 30.0 What are the provisions of EEOICPA, in general?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.0.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.1 § 30.1 What rules govern the administration of EEOICPA and this chapter?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.1.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.2 § 30.2 In general, how have the tasks associated with the administration of EEOICPA claims process been assigned?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.2.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.3 § 30.3 What do these regulations contain?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.3.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.5 § 30.5 What are the definitions used in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.5.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.10 § 30.10 Are all OWCP records relating to claims filed under EEOICPA considered confidential?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.10.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.11 § 30.11 Who maintains custody and control of claim records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.11.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.12 § 30.12 What process is used by a person who wants to obtain copies of or amend EEOICPA claim records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.12.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.15 § 30.15 May EEOICPA benefits be assigned, transferred or garnished?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.15.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.16 § 30.16 What penalties may be imposed in connection with a claim under the Act?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.16.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.17 § 30.17 Is a beneficiary who defrauds the government in connection with a claim for EEOICPA benefits still entitled to those benefits?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.17.md)

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