U.S. Department of Labor

Energy Employees Compensation Resource Center

Livermore, CA.

2600 Kitty Hawk Road, Suite 101                        Phone:      (925) 606-6302

Livermore, CA. 94551                                          Toll free:  (866) 606-6302

                                                                            Fax:          (925) 606-6302

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We are writing to union members to inform them of a compensation program.  If you are a current former worker or you know someone that is currently working or previously worked in the United States Atomic Weapons industry for Department of Energy, this an important program for which federal compensation and payment of medical expenses may be available.

The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) was enacted to provide compensation and medical benefits to current or former civilian employees who worked at certain government or privately owned facilities where atomic weapons were produced or tested.  Part B of the EEOICPA provides lump sum benefits up to $150,000 to qualified claimants who are determined to have worked at a covered facility and developed a radiogenic cancer, beryllium disease, or silicosis.  Qualified survivors of these covered deceased workers may also be eligible for compensation.  See the backside of this flyer for coverage facilities.

Part E of EEOICPA provides benefits to contractor and subcontractor employees who worked at certain government owned facilities where atomic weapons were produced and developed an occupational illness as a result of exposure to toxic substances.  While the amount of compensation varies under this program, most employees found to have a work related illness will receive a federal payment and medical benefits for the treatment of the covered condition.  Survivors of deceased employees are eligible to receive compensation, if it is determined that the employee’s death was linked to exposure to toxic material at their place of employment.

As of March, 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor has paid out over $84 Million in California alone in compensation and medical benefits to nuclear weapons workers or their survivors under Part B and Part E.  The U.S. Department of Labor has paid out over $3 Billion nationwide.

If you have worked at an designated DOE facility or know of someone who worked at a DOE facility or would like information about the requirements of the law and assistance with the completion of necessary forms, please contact the Resource Center.  If you had previously filed under Part B, you need to file under Part E in order to receive consideration under the Part E compensation program.  If you have been denied under Part B you may be eligible for compensation under Part E.

For detailed information about the requirements of the law and assistance with the completion of necessary forms contact the Energy Employees Compensation Resource Center toll free at 1-866-606-6302.

DOE FACILITIES IN CALIFORNIA

Ø      Area IV of Santa Susana Field Laboratory, Santa Susana (1955 – present)

Ø      Atomic International, Los Angeles County (1948 – 99)

Ø      Canoga Park Facility (Van Owen Bldg.) (1955 – 60)

Ø      Desoto Avenue Facility, Los Angeles (1948 – 57)

Ø      Downey Facility, Los Angeles (1948 – 55)

For Assistance or Information

                       Call – Toll Free Number 1 (866) 606-6302 or 1 (925) 606-6302

                                             California Resource Center

                                          2600 Kitty Hawk Road, Suite 101

                                            Livermore, California 94551