Practice and procedure: Rules of procedure before judicial officer; address, titles and references, and technical and grammatical changes,

[Federal Register: December 1, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 230)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 66049-66053]

From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Parts 952, 953, 954, 955, 956, 957, 958, 959, 960, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965 and 966

Rules of Procedure Before the Judicial Officer

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The Postal Service is amending the Rules of Procedure Before the Judicial Officer to reflect a new address for the Judicial Officer, Office of Administrative Law Judges, Office of the Board of Contract Appeals, and the Office of the Recorder, to correct titles and references, and to make other technical and grammatical changes.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 1, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane M. Mego, (703) 812-1905.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Judicial Officer, Office of Administrative Law Judges, Office of the Board of Contract Appeals, and the Office of the Recorder were relocated effective October 1, 1998. The Rules of Practice are being updated to reflect the new address for these offices. Additional amendment is needed to update and correct the titles of the Docket Clerk, Department Head, Law Librarian, and Law Library, to the Recorder, Vice President, Librarian, and Library, respectively. Also, several grammatical amendments reflecting gender neutrality are being made, and references to other regulations are corrected as necessary to reflect past revision or renumbering of those rules.

These revisions are changes in agency rules of procedure before the Judicial Officer and do not substantially affect any rights or obligations of private parties. Therefore, it is appropriate for their adoption by the Postal Service to become effective immediately.

List of Subjects

39 CFR Part 952

Administrative practice and procedure, Fraud, Lotteries, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 953

Administrative practice and procedure, Mailability, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 954

Administrative practice and procedure, Periodicals, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 955

Administrative practice and procedure, Contract Disputes Act of 1978, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 956

Administrative practice and procedure, employment, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 957

Administrative practice and procedure, Debarment, Suspension, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 958

Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 959

Administrative practice and procedure, Private Express Statute, Privacy, Postal Service.

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39 CFR Part 960

Administrative practice and procedure, Claims, Equal Access to Justice Act, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 961

Administrative practice and procedure, Claims, Debt Collection Act, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 962

Administrative practice and procedure, Fraud, Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 963

Administrative practice and procedure, Advertising, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 964

Administrative practice and procedure, Fictitious names or addresses, Fraud, Lotteries, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 965

Administrative practice and procedure, Mail Disputes, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 966

Administrative practice and procedure, Claims, Debt Collection Act, Postal Service.

PART 952--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO FALSE REPRESENTATION AND LOTTERY ORDERS

The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 952 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 952 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3005.

   Sec. 952.4 [Amended]

2. Section 952.4 is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 952.4 Office business hours.

   The offices of the officials mentioned in these rules are located at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078, and are open Monday through Friday except holidays from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

   Sec. 952.8 [Amended]

3. Section 952.8(a) is amended by substituting ``2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078'' for ``Washington, DC 20260''.

4. Section 952.14 is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 952.14 Hearings.

   Hearings are held at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078, or other locations designated by the presiding officer.

   Sec. 952.15 [Amended]

5. Section 952.15(c) is amended by substituting ``Arlington, VA'' for ``Washington, DC''.

   PART 953--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO MAILABILITY

   The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 953 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 953 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401.

2. Section 953.2 is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 953.2 Initiation.

   Mailability proceedings are initiated upon the filing of a written appeal with the Recorder, Judicial Officer Department, U.S. Postal Service, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078.

3. Section 953.8 is amended to read as follows:

   Sec. 953.8 Location of hearing.

   Unless otherwise ordered by the presiding officer, the hearing shall be held at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201- 3078, on the date set in the notice.

   Sec. 953.9 [Amended]

4. Section 953.9(a)(3) is amended by substituting ``Arlington, VA'' for ``Washington, DC''.

   PART 954--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO THE DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF PERIODICALS PRIVILEGES

   The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 954 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 954 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401.

2. Section 954.4 is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 954.4 Office business hours.

   The offices of the officials mentioned in these rules are located at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078 and are open Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

3. Section 954.11 is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 954.11 Hearings.

   Hearings are held at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078, or other locations designated by the presiding officer.

   Sec. 954.12 [Amended]

4. Section 954.12(c) is amended by substituting ``Arlington, VA'' for ``Washington, DC''.

   PART 955--RULES OF PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS

   The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 955 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 955 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 41 U.S.C. 607, 608.

   Sec. 955.1 [Amended]

2. Section 955.1 (b)(1) and (d)(5) are revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 955.1 Jurisdiction, procedure, representation of parties.

   * * * * *

   (b) Organization and location of the Board. (1) The Board is located in Arlington, VA and its mailing address is 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078. * * * * *

   (d) * * *

   (5) Place of filings. Unless the Board otherwise directs, all notices of appeal, pleadings and other communications shall be filed with the Recorder of the Board at its office at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078. * * * * *

   Sec. 955.18 [Amended]

3. Section 955.18 is amended by substituting ``Arlington, VA'' for ``Washington, DC''.

   Sec. 955.29 [Amended]

4. Section 955.29 is amended by substituting ``Arlington, VA'' for ``Washington, DC''.

   PART 956--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR VIOLATION OF RESTRICTIONS ON POST-EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITY

   The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 956 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 956 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 18 U.S.C. 207(j), 39 U.S.C. 204, 401.

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2. Section 956.3(c) is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 956.3 Definitions.

   * * * * *

   (c) The Recorder means the Recorder of the U.S. Postal Service, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078.

   Section 956.13(a) is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 956.13 Hearings.

   (a) Hearings are held at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078, or other locations designated by the presiding officer. * * * * *

   PART 957--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION FROM CONTRACTING

   The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 957 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 957 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401.

   Sec. 957.1 [Amended]

   Section 957.1 is amended by substituting ``chapter 3, section 7 of the Postal Service Purchasing Manual'' for ``sec. 1, part 6 of the Postal Contracting Manual''.

   Sec. 957.2 [Amended]

2. Section 957.2 is amended by substituting ``chapter 3, section 7 of the Postal Service Procurement Manual'' for ``sec. 1, part 6 of the Postal Contracting Manual''.

3. Section 957.3(a) is revised to read as set forth below.

4. Section 957.3(b) is amended by substituting ``the General Counsel's'' for ``his''.

5. Section 957.3(f) is amended by substituting ``chapter 3, section 7 of the Postal Service Purchasing Manual'' for ``Section 1, part 6 of the Postal Contracting Manual''.

6. Section 957.3(g) is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 957.3 Definitions.

   (a) the term Vice President means a Vice President with purchasing authority in the Postal Service or the Vice President's representative for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of chapter 3, section 7 of the Postal Service Purchasing Manual. * * * * *

   (g) The Recorder means the Recorder of the United States Postal Service, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078.

   Sec. 957.4 [Amended]

7. Section 957.4(a) is amended by substituting ``Vice President'' for ``Department Head''.

8. Section 957.4(c) is amended by substituting ``Vice President'' for ``Department Head''.

9. Section 957.4(d) is amended by substituting ``the Judicial Officer'' for ``he'' wherever it appears.

   Sec. 957.5 [Amended]

10. Section 957.5 is amended by substituting ``Vice President'' for ``Department Head''.

    Sec. 957.7 [Amended]

11. Section 957.7 is amended by substituting ``Vice President'' for ``Department Head''.

    Sec. 957.8 [Amended]

12. Section 957.8 is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk'' wherever it appears.

13. Section 957.8(d) is amended by substituting ``Vice President'' for ``Department''.

14. Section 957.8(d) is amended by adding ``or her'' after ``his''.

15. Section 957.8(d) is amended by substituting ``Vice President'' for ``Department Head''.

    Sec. 957.9 [Amended]

16. Section 957.9 is amended by substituting ``Vice President's'' for ``Department Head's''.

    Sec. 957.10 [Amended]

17. Section 957.10 is amended by substituting ``Vice President'' for ``Department Head'' wherever it appears.

18. Section 957.13(a) is revised to read as follows:

    Sec. 957.13 Hearings.

    (a) Hearings are held at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078, or other locations designated by the Judicial Officer. * * * * *

19. Section 957.13(b) is amended by substituting ``The party'' for ``He'' and adding ``or her'' after ``his''.

20. Section 957.13(b)(3) is amended by substituting ``Arlington, VA'' for ``Washington, DC''.

    Sec. 957.14 [Amended]

21. Section 957.14(e) is amended by substituting ``Vice President'' for ``Department Head''.

    Sec. 957.15 [Amended]

22. Section 957.15(f) is amended by substituting ``the Judicial Officer'' for ``he''.

23. Section 957.15(h) is amended by substituting ``or her'' after ``his''.

    Sec. 957.16 [Amended]

24. Section 957.16(e) is amended by substituting ``or her'' after ``his''.

    Sec. 957.18 [Amended]

25. Section 957.18(a) is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk''.

    Sec. 957.19 [Amended]

26. Section 957.19(a) is amended by deleting ``to him''.

27. Section 957.19(a) is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk''.

28. Section 957.19(b) is amended by substituting ``the party'' for ``he''.

29. Section 957.19(b) is amended by adding ``or her'' after ``his'' wherever it appears.

    Sec. 957.20 [Amended]

30. Section 957.20(a) is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk''.

    Sec. 957.23 [Amended]

31. Section 957.23 is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk'' wherever it appears.

    Sec. 957.26 [Amended]

32. Section 957.26 is amended by substituting ``Librarian'' for ``Law Librarian''.

33. Section 957.26 is amended by substituting ``Library'' for ``Law Library''.

34. Section 957.26 is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk''.

    Sec. 957.27 [Amended]

35. Section 957.27 is amended by substituting ``the'' for ``his'' wherever it appears.

36. Section 957.27(a) is amended by substituting ``chapter 3, section 7 of the Postal Service Purchasing Manual'' for ``section 1, part 6 of the Postal Contracting Manual''.

37. Section 957.27(b) is amended by substituting ``Vice President'' for ``Department Head''.

    PART 958--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO THE REFUSAL TO PROVIDE POST OFFICE BOX OR CALLER SERVICE AND THE TERMINATION OF POST OFFICE BOX OR CALLER SERVICE

    The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 958 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 958 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401.

2. Section 958.3(a) is amended by removing the last sentence thereof and adding the following in its place:

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   Sec. 958.3 Petition; notice of hearing; answer; summary judgment.

   (a) * * *

   The postmaster shall immediately forward two copies of the Petition to the Recorder, Judicial Officer Department, U.S. Postal Service, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078. * * * * *

   Sec. 958.4 [Amended]

3. Section 958.4 is amended by substituting ``2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078'' for ``the Headquarters Office of the United States Postal Service, Washington, DC''.

4. Section 958.4(c) is amended by substituting ``Arlington, VA'' for ``Washington, DC''.

   Sec. 958.13 [Amended]

5. Section 958.13 is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk'' wherever it appears.

   PART 959--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO THE PRIVATE EXPRESS STATUTES

   The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 959 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 959 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 39 CFR 224.1(c)(6)(ii)(D).

   Sec. 959.3 [Amended]

2. Section 959.3 is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 959.3 Office, business hours.

   The offices of the officials mentioned in these rules are located at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078 and are open Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

   Sec. 959.5 [Amended]

3. Section 959.5(a) is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk''.

   Sec. 959.6 [Amended]

4. Section 959.6 is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk'' wherever it appears.

5. Section 959.6(a) is amended by substituting ``the General Counsel's'' for ``his''.

6. Section 959.6(a) is amended by substituting ``may be designated'' for ``he may designate''.

7. Section 959.6(b)(1) is amended by substituting ``being'' for ``he is''.

8. Section 959.6(b)(5) is amended by substituting ``respondent's'' for ``his''.

   Sec. 959.7 [Amended]

9. Section 959.7 is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk''.

   Sec. 959.8 [Amended]

10. Section 959.8 is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk'' wherever it appears.

11. Section 959.8 is amended by substituting ``the postmaster's designee'' for ``his designee'' wherever it appears.

12. Section 959.8(a) is amended by substituting ``respondent's agent'' for ``his agent'' wherever it appears.

    Sec. 959.9 [Amended]

13. Section 959.9 is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk'' wherever it appears.

    Sec. 959.10 [Amended]

14. Section 959.10(a) is amended by substituting ``the respondent'' for ``he''.

    Sec. 959.11 [Amended]

15. Section 959.11(a) is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk''.

16. Section 959.11(b) is amended by adding ``or she'' after ``he''.

17. Section 959.11(d) is amended by substituting ``the objecting party'' for ``him''.

18. Section 959.13 is revised to read as follows:

    Sec. 959.13 Hearings.

    Hearings are held at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078, or other locations designated by the presiding officer.

    Sec. 959.14 [Amended]

19. Section 959.14 is amended by substituting ``The party'' for ``He'' and ``the'' for ``his''.

20. Section 959.14(c) is amended by substituting ``Arlington, VA'' for ``Washington, D.C.''.

    Sec. 959.16 [Amended]

21. Section 959.16(b)(6) is amended by adding ``or she'' after ``he''.

22. Section 959.16(b)(8) is amended by adding ``or her'' after ``his''.

    Sec. 959.17 [Amended]

23. Section 959.17(e) is amended by adding ``or her'' after ``his''.

    Sec. 959.20 [Amended]

24. Section 959.20(a) is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk''.

    Sec. 959.21 [Amended]

25. Section 959.21(a) is amended by removing ``to him''.

26. Section 959.21(b) is amended by adding ``or her'' after ``his'' wherever it appears.

    Sec. 959.22 [Amended]

27. Section 959.22(a) is amended by adding ``or she'' after ``he''.

28. Section 959.22(b) is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk''.

    Sec. 959.23 [Amended]

29. Section 959.23(a) is amended by adding ``or her'' after ``his''.

30. Section 959.23(c) is amended by adding ``or she'' after ``he''.

    Sec. 959.24 [Amended]

31. Section 959.24 is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk'' wherever it appears.

32. Section 959.24(a) is amended by substituting ``party'' for ``part''.

    Sec. 959.27 [Amended]

33. Section 959.27 is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk'' wherever it appears.

    Sec. 959.30 [Amended]

34. Section 959.30 is amended by substituting ``Librarian'' for ``Law Librarian''.

35. Section 959.30 is amended by substituting ``Library'' for ``Law Library''.

36. Section 959.30 is amended by substituting ``Recorder'' for ``Docket Clerk''.

    PART 960--RULES RELATIVE TO IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT IN POSTAL SERVICE PROCEEDINGS

    The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 960 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 960 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 5 U.S.C. 504(c)(1); 39 U.S.C. 204, 401(2).

   Sec. 960.22 [Amended]

2. Section 960.22 is amended by substituting ``Judicial Officer, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078'' for ``Judicial Officer, Room 10833, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza W., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20260-6100''.

   PART 961--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO EMPLOYEE HEARING PETITIONS UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE DEBT COLLECTION ACT

   The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 961 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 961 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 5 U.S.C. 5514(a).

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2. Section 961.3(g) is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 961.3 Definitions.

   * * * * *

   (g) Recorder refers to the Recorder, Judicial Officer Department, U.S. Postal Service, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078.

   Sec. 961.4 [Amended]

3. Section 961.4(a) is amended by substituting ``2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078'' for ``475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20260-6100''.

   PART 962--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO THE PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT

   The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 962 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 962 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 31 U.S.C. Chapter 38; 39 U.S.C. 401.

2. Section 962.2(j) is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 962.2 Definitions.

   * * * * *

   (j) Recorder refers to the Recorder of the United States Postal Service, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078. * * * * *

   Sec. 962.22 [Amended]

3. Section 962.22(b) is amended by substituting ``2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078'' for ``475 L'Enfant Plaza West SW., Washington, DC 20260-6100''.

   PART 963--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO VIOLATIONS OF THE PANDERING ADVERTISEMENTS STATUTE, 39 U.S.C. 3008

   The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 963 as specifically set forth below:

1. The title of Part 963 is revised to read as set forth above.

2. The authority citation for Part 963 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3008.

   Sec. 963.3 [Amended]

3. Section 963.3(a) is amended by substituting ``2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078'' for ``Washington, DC 20260-6100''.

4. Section 963.7 is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 963.7 Location of hearing.

   Hearings are held at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078, or other locations designated by the presiding officer.

   Sec. 963.8 [Amended]

5. Section 963.8(c) is amended by substituting ``Arlington, VA'' for ``Washington, DC''.

   Sec. 963.22 [Amended]

6. Section 963.22 is amended by substituting ``Librarian'' for ``Law Librarian''.

7. Section 963.22 is amended by substituting ``Library'' for ``Law Library''.

   PART 964--RULES OF PRACTICE GOVERNING DISPOSITION OF MAIL WITHHELD FROM DELIVERY PURSUANT TO 39 U.S.C. 3003, 3004

   The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 964 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 964 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3003, 3004.

   Sec. 964.3 [Amended]

2. Section 964.3(a) is amended by substituting ``2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078'' for ``Washington, DC 20260-6100''.

3. Section 964.4 is amended by removing the first sentence thereof, and adding the following in its place:

   Sec. 964.4 Hearings.

   Hearings are held at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078, or other locations designated by the presiding officer. * * *

4. Section 964.4(c) is amended by substituting ``Arlington, VA'' for ``Washington, DC''.

   Sec. 964.22 [Amended]

5. Section 964.22 is amended by substituting ``Librarian'' for ``Law Librarian''.

6. Section 964.22 is amended by substituting ``Library'' for ``Law Library''.

   PART 965--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO MAIL DISPUTES

   The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 965 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 965 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401.

   Sec. 965.2 [Amended]

2. Section 965.2 is amended by substituting ``the chief field counsel'' for ``Regional Counsel'' and ``Postal Operations Manual section 616.21'' for ``Domestic Mail Manual 153.72''.

   Sec. 965.3 [Amended]

3. Section 965.3 is amended by substituting ``the chief field counsel'' for ``Regional Counsel''.

4. Section 965.3 is amended by substituting ``2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078'' for ``475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20260-6100''.

5. Section 965.8(b) is revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 965.8 Hearings.

   * * * * *

   (b) Hearings are held at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078, or such other place as may be designated by the presiding officer.

   Sec. 965.14 [Amended]

6. Section 965.14 is amended by substituting ``Librarian'' for ``Law Librarian''.

7. Section 965.14 is amended by substituting ``Library'' for ``Law Library''.

   PART 966--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSETS INITIATED AGAINST FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE POSTAL SERVICE

   The Postal Service adopts amendments to 39 CFR Part 966 as specifically set forth below:

1. The authority citation for Part 966 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 2601.

   Sec. 966.3 [Amended]

2. Section 966.3(i) is amended by substituting ``2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078'' for ``475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20260-6100''.

   Sec. 966.4 [Amended]

3. Section 966.4(b) is amended by substituting ``2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078'' for ``475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20260-6100''. Stanley F. Mires, Chief Counsel, Legislative.

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