### Question
Can you define what pneumoconiosis means?


### Answer
**Pneumoconiosis** is defined as the following in *30 U.S.C. § 902*:

> a chronic dust disease of the lung and its sequelae, including respiratory and pulmonary impairments, arising out of coal mine employment

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-METAL AND NONMETALLIC MINE SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER IV-BLACK LUNG BENEFITS > Part A-General Provisions**

