January 2011 Memorandum of Understanding between DOL and DOE regarding the authorities, responsibilities and procedures to conduct mandated activities
Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security
January 24, 2011
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January 21, 2011
Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Energy
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) serves to set forth the authorities, responsibilities, and procedures by which the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Energy (DOE) will conduct statutorily mandated activities required to assist with claims processing under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA). EEOICPA provides for timely, uniform, and adequate compensation of covered employees and, where applicable, survivors of employees suffering from illnesses incurred by the employees in the performance of duty.