RELEASE – TRANSMISSION OF REVISED MATERIAL TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE FEDERAL (EEOICPA) PROCEDURE MANUAL: 2-1200 ESTABLISHING SURVIVORSHIP

EEOICPA TRANSMITTAL NO. 09-07 August, 2009

EXPLANATION OF MATERIAL TRANSMITTED:

PM Chapter 2-1200 has been revised to:

  • Be placed in the new Unified Procedure Manual binder, replacing chapters 2-0200 and E-600.

  • Merge both Parts B and E of the EEOICPA regarding survivorship into this chapter.

  • Incorporate new policy into existing sections of this chapter. Of particular note, section 5(c) provides the definition of a “child” as it applies to both Parts B and E of the EEOICPA.

  • Added section 10 (Survivor Compensation, Part E)

  • Added section 11 (Maximum Aggregate Compensation, Part E)

  • Added section 12 (Alternative to Filing a Survivor Claim, Part E)

  • Revised Exhibit 1 to include Part E policy.

Rachel P. Leiton

Director, Division of

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation

FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

File this transmittal behind Part 1 in the front of the new Unified Federal (EEOICPA) Procedure Manual.

Distribution: List No. 3: All DEEOIC Employees

List No. 6: Regional Directors, District Directors, Assistant District Directors, National Office Staff, and Resource Center Staff.