(a) The Director has, pursuant to section 39(b) of the Longshore and
Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. 939(b), established
compensation districts as required for improved administration or as
otherwise determined by the Director (see 51 FR 4282, Feb. 3, 1986). The
boundaries of the compensation districts may be modified at any time,
and the Director shall notify all interested parties directly by mail of
the modifications.
(b) As administrative exigencies from time to time may require, the
Director may, by administrative order, establish special areas outside
the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii, or change or modify
any areas so established, notwithstanding their inclusion within an
established compensation district. Such areas shall be designated
``jurisdictional areas.'' The Director shall also designate which of his
district directors shall be in charge thereof.
(c) To further aid in the efficient administration of the OWCP, the
Director may from time to time establish suboffices within compensation
districts or jurisdictional areas, and shall designate a person to be in
charge thereof.
[38 FR 26861, Sept. 26, 1973, as amended at 60 FR 51348, Oct. 2, 1995]
