October 1, 2002

EEOICPA CIRCULAR NO. 03-01

SUBJECT: Updates to the time frames for certain covered facilities

Recent research on covered facilities has led to a modification to the covered time frames for two employers.

The covered time frame for Brush Wellman as a statutory beryllium vendor has been expanded. The covered time frame is now August 18, 1943 and continuing.

The covered time frame for atomic weapons employer, Nuclear Metals Incorporated in West Concord, MA has been expanded. The covered time frame is now 1954 to 1990.

PETER M. TURCIC

Director, Division of Energy Employees

Occupational Illness Compensation

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