The OWCP will consider for the granting of authority to write
insurance under the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
and its extensions the application of any stock company, mutual company
or association, or any other person or fund, while authorized under the
laws of the United States or for any State to insure workmen's
compensation. The term ``carrier'' as used in this part means any person
or fund duly authorized to insure workmen's compensation benefits under
said Act, or its extensions.