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Reconsideration of an ERISA benefit-fund coverage ruling
Summary A union benefit fund asked how to seek review of DOL's ruling that it was covered by ERISA Title I. DOL said there was no formal review procedure and that its review of the existing information gave no reason to change the ruling. It invited additional information for reconsideration; the letter gives no broader coverage analysis.
Document
Federal opinion letter
Agency
U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
Document number
P/OPINION 76-82
Date issued
May 25, 1976
Status
Unknown
EBSA's index does not mark withdrawn or superseded opinions; still posted on dol.gov as of 2026-10-26.
Status last verified October 26, 2026
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P/OPINION 76-82
3(1)
May 25, 1976
Dear :
This is in reply to your letter dated February 9, 1976, requesting advice as to how to proceed to secure a review of our determination that the [union] Benefit Fund is covered under Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
There is no formal procedure for securing a review of our determination. However, the information furnished in your letter of December 31, 1974, has been reviewed but there appears to be no reason to change our ruling. If you have any additional information we would be happy to reconsider our determination.
Sincerely,
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