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BARNHART v. PEABODY COAL CO., 01-705

An initial assignment of an extant operating company or related entity to a coal industry retiree, for funding of benefits under the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefits Act, made after the date designated for such assignment under 26 U.S.C. section 9706(a) is valid despite its untimeliness.

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  • Decided 01/15/2003
  • Published 01/15/2003

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  • United States Supreme Court

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