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998 F.2d 1010
NOTICE: Fourth Circuit I.O.P. 36.6 states that citation of unpublished dispositions is disfavored except for establishing res judicata, estoppel, or the law of the case and requires service of copies of cited unpublished dispositions of the Fourth Circuit.Elmer PAYNE, Petitioner,v.DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, UnitedStates Department of Labor;  Harman MiningCompany;  Old Republic InsuranceCompany, Respondents.
No. 92-2579.
United States Court of Appeals,Fourth Circuit.
Submitted:  June 15, 1993.July 6, 1993.

On Petition for Review of an Order of the Benefits Review Board.  (91-1614-BLA)
Elmer Payne, Petitioner Pro Se.
Patricia May Nece, Anne Swiatek, United States Department of Labor, Washington, D.C.;  Mark Elliott Solomons, Laura Metcoff Klaus, Arter & Hadden, Washington, D.C., for Respondents.
Ben.Rev.Bd.
AFFIRMED.
Before HALL, HAMILTON, and LUTTIG, Circuit Judges.
OPINION
PER CURIAM:

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Elmer Payne seeks review of the Benefits Review Board's decision and order affirming the administrative law judge's denial of black lung benefits pursuant to 30 U.S.C.A. §§ 901-945 (West 1986 & Supp. 1992).  Our review of the record discloses that the Board's decision is based upon substantial evidence and that this appeal is without merit.  Accordingly, we affirm on the reasoning of the Board.  Payne v. Director, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs, No. 911614-BLA (B.R.B. Nov. 20, 1992).  We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the Court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED