Social Security Administration

Social Security Administration special benefits for disabled coal miners For an additional amount for “Special benefits for disabled coal miners,” $289,696,000: Provided, That to the extent the Commissioner of Social Security finds it will promote the achievement of the provisions of Title IV of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 qualified persons may be appointed to conduct hearings thereunder without meeting the requirements for hearings examiners appointed under 5 U.S.C. 3105, but such appointments shall terminate not later than December 31, 1973: Provided further, That no person shall hold a hearing in any case with which he has been concerned previously in the administration of such title.