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OED staff will advance the protections of ERISA by timely
processing of exemption requests under Title I of ERISA, ensuring establishment
of effective conditions and safeguards to protect plans, participants and
beneficiaries, and facilitating meritorious transactions that would otherwise
be prohibited. In processing exemptions, we will minimize
regulatory and administrative burdens to the extent feasible, while
protecting the rights of plan participants and beneficiaries.
All applicants for exemptions will be acknowledged and assigned to an
analyst within 2 weeks of receipt. The analyst will provide a
preliminary reaction to the application within 30 days. The name and
telephone number of the analyst will also be provided as the contact
person for information concerning the status of the application.
Applicants will be kept informed of any significant developments in the
processing of the request and any change to the estimated completion
date. Applicants will be treated courteously and with respect.
Exemption
Procedures Under Federal Pension Law provides information to employers, plan
administrators and employee benefit practitioners about the
basic requirements and procedures needed to apply for
exemptions from the prohibited transaction rules of ERISA.
Send applications for exemptions to:
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Office of Exemption Determinations
200 Constitution Avenue, NW,
Suite N-5700
Washington, DC 20210
Tel 202.693.8540
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