Title 39

Volume 1 CHAPTER I SUBCHAP D

Subchapter D - Organization And Administration

39:1.0.1.4.16PART 211
PART 211 - APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
39:1.0.1.4.16.0.1.1SECTION 211.1
     211.1 Disposition of former title 39, U.S.C.
39:1.0.1.4.16.0.1.2SECTION 211.2
     211.2 Regulations of the Postal Service.
39:1.0.1.4.16.0.1.3SECTION 211.3
     211.3 Executive orders and other executive pronouncements; circulars, bulletins, and other issuances of the Office of Management and Budget.
39:1.0.1.4.16.0.1.4SECTION 211.4
     211.4 Interim personnel regulations.
39:1.0.1.4.17PART 221
PART 221 - GENERAL ORGANIZATION
39:1.0.1.4.17.0.1.1SECTION 221.1
     221.1 The United States Postal Service.
39:1.0.1.4.17.0.1.2SECTION 221.2
     221.2 Board of Governors.
39:1.0.1.4.17.0.1.3SECTION 221.3
     221.3 Office of Inspector General.
39:1.0.1.4.17.0.1.4SECTION 221.4
     221.4 Corporate officers.
39:1.0.1.4.17.0.1.5SECTION 221.5
     221.5 Headquarters organization.
39:1.0.1.4.17.0.1.6SECTION 221.6
     221.6 Field organization.
39:1.0.1.4.17.0.1.7SECTION 221.7
     221.7 Postal Service emblem.
39:1.0.1.4.18PART 222
PART 222 - DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY
39:1.0.1.4.18.0.1.1SECTION 222.1
     222.1 Authority to administer postal affairs.
39:1.0.1.4.18.0.1.2SECTION 222.2
     222.2 Authority to administer oaths or function as notaries public.
39:1.0.1.4.18.0.1.3SECTION 222.3
     222.3 Other delegation.
39:1.0.1.4.19PART 223
PART 223 - RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
39:1.0.1.4.19.0.1.1SECTION 223.1
     223.1 Headquarters and areas.
39:1.0.1.4.19.0.1.2SECTION 223.2
     223.2 Channels of communication, headquarters with area offices.
39:1.0.1.4.20PART 230
PART 230 - OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
39:1.0.1.4.20.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Policy and Authority
39:1.0.1.4.20.1.1.1SECTION 230.1
     230.1 Establishment and authority.
39:1.0.1.4.20.1.1.2SECTION 230.2
     230.2 Access to information and other responsibilities.
39:1.0.1.4.20.1.1.3SECTION 230.3
     230.3 Cooperation with the Office of Inspector General.
39:1.0.1.4.20.1.1.4SECTION 230.4
     230.4 Arrest and investigative powers of criminal investigators.
39:1.0.1.4.20.1.1.5SECTION 230.5
     230.5 Release of information.
39:1.0.1.4.20.1.1.6SECTION 230.6
     230.6 Contractor requirements.
39:1.0.1.4.20.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Rules Governing Compliance With Subpoenas, Summonses, and Court Orders by Postal Employees Within the Office of Inspector General Where Neither the Postal Service, the United States, Nor Any Other Federal Agency Is a Party
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.1SECTION 230.10
     230.10 What do these rules govern
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.2SECTION 230.11
     230.11 What special definitions apply to these rules
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.3SECTION 230.12
     230.12 Can Office of Inspector General employees testify or produce documents that would assist me in my civil proceeding
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.4SECTION 230.13
     230.13 Why are restrictions on Office of Inspector General employees in civil proceedings necessary
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.5SECTION 230.14
     230.14 Who owns the written or recorded notes, memoranda, reports, and transcriptions made pursuant to an official investigation, audit, or review conducted by an employee of the Office of Inspector General
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.6SECTION 230.15
     230.15 What must an Office of Inspector General employee do if served with a demand requiring the production of documents or an appearance in court
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.7SECTION 230.16
     230.16 Is there a prohibition on presenting Office of Inspector General reports or records during an employee's testimony
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.8SECTION 230.17
     230.17 If an attempt is made to compel production of reports and records during the employee's testimony, what is an Office of Inspector General employee directed to do
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.9SECTION 230.18
     230.18 If authorization to testify or produce documents is not obtained by the employee, what is the employee directed to do
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.10SECTION 230.19
     230.19 What criteria will the authorizing official use to determine whether to authorize testimony or production of documents
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.11SECTION 230.20
     230.20 What records will not be released
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.12SECTION 230.21
     230.21 May the General Counsel to the Inspector General and/or a U.S. Department of Justice attorney represent the employee in any appearance
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.13SECTION 230.22
     230.22 May another employee be substituted for the employee requested to appear
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.14SECTION 230.23
     230.23 May an Office of Inspector General employee testify as an expert or opinion witness
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.15SECTION 230.24
     230.24 How is a demand for employee documents or testimony made to the Office of Inspector General
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.16SECTION 230.25
     230.25 Who pays the costs incurred when the Office of Inspector General responds to a demand for documents or testimony
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.17SECTION 230.26
     230.26 Do these rules affect the service of process requirements of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (28 U.S.C. Appendix)
39:1.0.1.4.20.2.1.18SECTION 230.27
     230.27 Do these rules create any right or benefit enforceable by a party against the Postal Service
39:1.0.1.4.20.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Rules of Procedure Relating to the Disposition of Stolen Mail Matter and Property Acquired by the Office Of Inspector General for Use as Evidence
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.1SECTION 230.30
     230.30 Scope.
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.2SECTION 230.31
     230.31 Definitions.
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.3SECTION 230.32
     230.32 Disposition of property of apparent owners where property is valued over $200.
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.4SECTION 230.33
     230.33 Disposition of property of apparent owners where property is valued at $200 or less.
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.5SECTION 230.34
     230.34 Disposition of property of unknown owners where property is valued over $200.
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.6SECTION 230.35
     230.35 Disposition of property of unknown owners where property is valued at $200 or less.
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.7SECTION 230.36
     230.36 Contraband and property subject to court order.
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.8SECTION 230.37
     230.37 Determination of type of property.
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.9SECTION 230.38
     230.38 Disposition of abandoned property; additional period for filing claims.
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.10SECTION 230.39
     230.39 Submission of claims.
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.11SECTION 230.40
     230.40 Determination of claims.
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.12SECTION 230.41
     230.41 Reconsideration of claims.
39:1.0.1.4.20.3.1.13SECTION 230.42
     230.42 Disposition of property declared abandoned where title vests in the government.
39:1.0.1.4.21PART 231
PART 231 - PROTECTION OF POST OFFICES
39:1.0.1.4.21.0.1.1SECTION 231.1
     231.1 Responsibility.
39:1.0.1.4.21.0.1.2SECTION 231.2
     231.2 Security Control Officer.
39:1.0.1.4.22PART 232
PART 232 - CONDUCT ON POSTAL PROPERTY
39:1.0.1.4.22.0.1.1SECTION 232.1
     232.1 Conduct on postal property.
39:1.0.1.4.23PART 233
PART 233 - INSPECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY
39:1.0.1.4.23.0.1.1SECTION 233.1
     233.1 Arrest and investigative powers of Postal Inspectors.
39:1.0.1.4.23.0.1.2SECTION 233.2
     233.2 Circulars and rewards.
39:1.0.1.4.23.0.1.3SECTION 233.3
     233.3 Mail covers.
39:1.0.1.4.23.0.1.4SECTION 233.4
     233.4 Withdrawal of mail privileges.
39:1.0.1.4.23.0.1.5SECTION 233.5
     233.5 Requesting financial records from a financial institution.
39:1.0.1.4.23.0.1.6SECTION 233.6
     233.6 Test purchases under 39 U.S.C. 3005(e).
39:1.0.1.4.23.0.1.7SECTION 233.7
     233.7 Forfeiture authority and procedures.
39:1.0.1.4.23.0.1.8SECTION 233.8
     233.8 Expedited forfeiture proceedings for property seizures based on violations involving the possession of personal use quantities of a controlled substance.
39:1.0.1.4.23.0.1.9SECTION 233.9
     233.9 Regulations governing remission or mitigation of administrative, civil, and criminal forfeitures.
39:1.0.1.4.23.0.1.10SECTION 233.10
     233.10 [Reserved]
39:1.0.1.4.23.0.1.11SECTION 233.11
     233.11 Mail reasonably suspected of being dangerous to persons or property.
39:1.0.1.4.23.0.1.12SECTION 233.12
     233.12 Civil penalties.
39:1.0.1.4.24PART 235
PART 235 - DEFENSE DEPARTMENT LIAISON
39:1.0.1.4.24.0.1.1SECTION 235.1
     235.1 Postal Service to the Armed Forces.
39:1.0.1.4.24.0.1.2SECTION 235.2
     235.2 Civil preparedness.
39:1.0.1.4.25PART 241
PART 241 - ESTABLISHMENT CLASSIFICATION, AND DISCONTINUANCE
39:1.0.1.4.25.0.1.1SECTION 241.1
     241.1 Post offices.
39:1.0.1.4.25.0.1.2SECTION 241.2
     241.2 Stations and branches.
39:1.0.1.4.25.0.1.3SECTION 241.3
     241.3 Discontinuance of USPS-operated retail facilities.
39:1.0.1.4.25.0.1.4SECTION 241.4
     241.4 Relocating retail services; adding new retail service facilities.
39:1.0.1.4.26PART 242
PART 242 - CHANGE OF SITE
39:1.0.1.4.26.0.1.1SECTION 242.2
     242.2 Change of site - fourth-class offices.
39:1.0.1.4.27PART 243
PART 243 - CONDUCT OF OFFICES
39:1.0.1.4.27.0.1.1SECTION 243.2
     243.2 Quarters.
39:1.0.1.4.28PART 254
PART 254 - POSTAL SERVICE STANDARDS FOR FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY PURSUANT TO THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT
39:1.0.1.4.28.0.1.1SECTION 254.1
     254.1 Adoption of U.S. Access Board Standards as Postal Service Standards of Facility Accessibility.
39:1.0.1.4.28.0.1.2SECTION 254.2
     254.2 Definition of primary function area and criteria used to determine whether an alteration has an effect on an area containing a primary function that is disproportionate to the overall alterations.
39:1.0.1.4.29PART 255
PART 255 - ACCESS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO POSTAL SERVICE PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, FACILITIES, AND ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
39:1.0.1.4.29.0.1.1SECTION 255.1
     255.1 Purpose.
39:1.0.1.4.29.0.1.2SECTION 255.2
     255.2 Definitions.
39:1.0.1.4.29.0.1.3SECTION 255.3
     255.3 Nondiscrimination under any program or activity conducted by the Postal Service.
39:1.0.1.4.29.0.1.4SECTION 255.4
     255.4 Accessibility to electronic and information technology.
39:1.0.1.4.29.0.1.5SECTION 255.5
     255.5 Employment.
39:1.0.1.4.29.0.1.6SECTION 255.6
     255.6 Processing of complaints.
39:1.0.1.4.29.0.1.7SECTION 255.7
     255.7 Special arrangements for postal services.
39:1.0.1.4.29.0.1.8SECTION 255.8
     255.8 Access to postal facilities.
39:1.0.1.4.29.0.1.9SECTION 255.9
     255.9 Other postal regulations; authority of postal managers and employees.
39:1.0.1.4.30PART 259
PART 259 - SERVICES PERFORMED FOR OTHER AGENCIES
39:1.0.1.4.30.0.1.1SECTION 259.1
     259.1 Government.
39:1.0.1.4.30.0.1.2SECTION 259.2
     259.2 Red Cross.
39:1.0.1.4.31PART 261
PART 261 - RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
39:1.0.1.4.31.0.1.1SECTION 261.1
     261.1 Purpose and scope.
39:1.0.1.4.31.0.1.2SECTION 261.2
     261.2 Authority.
39:1.0.1.4.31.0.1.3SECTION 261.3
     261.3 Policy.
39:1.0.1.4.31.0.1.4SECTION 261.4
     261.4 Responsibility.
39:1.0.1.4.32PART 262
PART 262 - RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DEFINITIONS
39:1.0.1.4.32.0.1.1SECTION 262.1
     262.1 Purpose and scope.
39:1.0.1.4.32.0.1.2SECTION 262.2
     262.2 Officials.
39:1.0.1.4.32.0.1.3SECTION 262.3
     262.3 Information.
39:1.0.1.4.32.0.1.4SECTION 262.4
     262.4 Records.
39:1.0.1.4.32.0.1.5SECTION 262.5
     262.5 Systems (Privacy).
39:1.0.1.4.32.0.1.6SECTION 262.6
     262.6 Retention and disposal.
39:1.0.1.4.32.0.1.7SECTION 262.7
     262.7 Non-records.
39:1.0.1.4.33PART 263
PART 263 - RECORDS RETENTION AND DISPOSITION
39:1.0.1.4.33.0.1.1SECTION 263.1
     263.1 Purpose and scope.
39:1.0.1.4.33.0.1.2SECTION 263.2
     263.2 Policy.
39:1.0.1.4.33.0.1.3SECTION 263.3
     263.3 Responsibility.
39:1.0.1.4.33.0.1.4SECTION 263.4
     263.4 Records disposal.
39:1.0.1.4.33.0.1.5SECTION 263.5
     263.5 Inquiries.
39:1.0.1.4.34PART 264
PART 264 - VITAL RECORDS
39:1.0.1.4.34.0.1.1SECTION 264.1
     264.1 Purpose and scope.
39:1.0.1.4.34.0.1.2SECTION 264.2
     264.2 Policy.
39:1.0.1.4.34.0.1.3SECTION 264.3
     264.3 Responsibility.
39:1.0.1.4.34.0.1.4SECTION 264.4
     264.4 Vital Records Program.
39:1.0.1.4.35PART 265
PART 265 - PRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL OR INFORMATION
39:1.0.1.4.35.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Procedures for Disclosure of Records Under the Freedom of Information Act
39:1.0.1.4.35.1.1.1SECTION 265.1
     265.1 General provisions.
39:1.0.1.4.35.1.1.2SECTION 265.2
     265.2 Proactive disclosure of Postal Service records.
39:1.0.1.4.35.1.1.3SECTION 265.3
     265.3 Procedure for submitting a FOIA request.
39:1.0.1.4.35.1.1.4SECTION 265.4
     265.4 Responsibility for responding to requests.
39:1.0.1.4.35.1.1.5SECTION 265.5
     265.5 Timing of responses to requests.
39:1.0.1.4.35.1.1.6SECTION 265.6
     265.6 Responses to requests.
39:1.0.1.4.35.1.1.7SECTION 265.7
     265.7 Confidential commercial information obtained from submitters.
39:1.0.1.4.35.1.1.8SECTION 265.8
     265.8 Administrative appeals.
39:1.0.1.4.35.1.1.9SECTION 265.9
     265.9 Fees.
39:1.0.1.4.35.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Production or Disclosure in Federal and State Proceedings
39:1.0.1.4.35.2.1.1SECTION 265.11
     265.11 Compliance with subpoena duces tecum, court orders, and summonses.
39:1.0.1.4.35.2.1.2SECTION 265.12
     265.12 Demands for testimony or records in certain legal proceedings.
39:1.0.1.4.35.2.1.3SECTION 265.13
     265.13 Compliance with subpoenas, summonses, and court orders by postal employees within the Postal Inspection Service where the Postal Service, the United States, or any other Federal agency is not a party.
39:1.0.1.4.35.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Availability of Records
39:1.0.1.4.35.3.1.1SECTION 265.14
     265.14 Rules concerning specific categories of records.
39:1.0.1.4.36PART 266
PART 266 - PRIVACY OF INFORMATION
39:1.0.1.4.36.0.1.1SECTION 266.1
     266.1 Purpose and scope.
39:1.0.1.4.36.0.1.2SECTION 266.2
     266.2 Responsibility.
39:1.0.1.4.36.0.1.3SECTION 266.3
     266.3 Collection and disclosure of information about individuals.
39:1.0.1.4.36.0.1.4SECTION 266.4
     266.4 Notification.
39:1.0.1.4.36.0.1.5SECTION 266.5
     266.5 Procedures for requesting notification, inspection, copying, or amendment of records.
39:1.0.1.4.36.0.1.6SECTION 266.6
     266.6 Appeal procedure.
39:1.0.1.4.36.0.1.7SECTION 266.7
     266.7 Schedule of fees.
39:1.0.1.4.36.0.1.8SECTION 266.8
     266.8 Exemptions.
39:1.0.1.4.36.0.1.9SECTION 266.9
     266.9 Computer matching.
39:1.0.1.4.37PART 267
PART 267 - PROTECTION OF INFORMATION
39:1.0.1.4.37.0.1.1SECTION 267.1
     267.1 Purpose and scope.
39:1.0.1.4.37.0.1.2SECTION 267.2
     267.2 Policy.
39:1.0.1.4.37.0.1.3SECTION 267.3
     267.3 Responsibility.
39:1.0.1.4.37.0.1.4SECTION 267.4
     267.4 Information security standards.
39:1.0.1.4.37.0.1.5SECTION 267.5
     267.5 National Security Information.
39:1.0.1.4.38PART 268
PART 268 - PRIVACY OF INFORMATION - EMPLOYEE RULES OF CONDUCT
39:1.0.1.4.38.0.1.1SECTION 268.1
     268.1 General principles.
39:1.0.1.4.38.0.1.2SECTION 268.2
     268.2 Consequences of non-compliance.
39:1.0.1.4.39PART 273
PART 273 - ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT
39:1.0.1.4.39.0.1.1SECTION 273.1
     273.1 Purpose.
39:1.0.1.4.39.0.1.2SECTION 273.2
     273.2 Definitions.
39:1.0.1.4.39.0.1.3SECTION 273.3
     273.3 Liability for false claims and statements.
39:1.0.1.4.39.0.1.4SECTION 273.4
     273.4 Non-exclusivity of penalty authority.
39:1.0.1.4.39.0.1.5SECTION 273.5
     273.5 Investigations of alleged violations.
39:1.0.1.4.39.0.1.6SECTION 273.6
     273.6 Evaluation by reviewing official.
39:1.0.1.4.39.0.1.7SECTION 273.7
     273.7 Concurrence of Attorney General.
39:1.0.1.4.39.0.1.8SECTION 273.8
     273.8 Issuance of complaint.
39:1.0.1.4.39.0.1.9SECTION 273.9
     273.9 Collection of civil penalties or assessments.
39:1.0.1.4.39.0.1.10SECTION 273.10
     273.10 Reports.
39:1.0.1.4.40PART 281
PART 281 - FIRM MAILINGS DAMAGED OR DESTROYED THROUGH TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS OR CATASTROPHES
39:1.0.1.4.40.0.1.1SECTION 281.1
     281.1 Notification of firm mailers.
39:1.0.1.4.40.0.1.2SECTION 281.2
     281.2 Action required by processing postal officials.
39:1.0.1.4.40.0.1.3SECTION 281.3
     281.3 Postal inspector responsibilities.
39:1.0.1.4.40.0.1.4SECTION 281.4
     281.4 Disclaimer.