81 FR 40191 - Rules of Procedure Before the Judicial Officer

POSTAL SERVICE

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 119 (June 21, 2016)

Page Range		40191-40195
FR Document		2016-14553

This document amends the rules of practice prescribed by the Judicial Officer to implement an electronic filing system and to clarify the assigning judge in matters governed by the Administrative Procedure Act.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 119 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)]
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From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14553]

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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Parts 952, 953, 954, 955, 958, 959, 962, 963, 964, 965

Rules of Procedure Before the Judicial Officer

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document amends the rules of practice prescribed by the
Judicial Officer to implement an electronic filing system and to
clarify the assigning judge in matters governed by the Administrative
Procedure Act.

DATES: Effective date: July 21, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Mego, (703) 812-1900, Postal
Service Judicial Officer Department, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600,
Arlington, VA 22201-3078.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

Changes to the rules of practice are necessary to accommodate the
Judicial Officer Department's electronic filing system and establish
rules relative to that system; for the Chief Administrative Law Judge
to assign the presiding judge in cases governed by the Administrative
Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 551, et seq.; and to delete the automatic
scheduling of a hearing upon receipt of a mailability appeal. Changes
to the authority citations are necessary to identify the authority for
adjudicating each type of case, as well as the Chief Administrative Law
Judge's authority for adjudicating them under the Administrative
Procedure Act.

B. Explanation of Changes

Amendments to 39 CFR Part 952

The authority citation is revised to identify the authority for
adjudicating this type of case, as well as the Chief Administrative Law
Judge's authority for adjudicating it under the Administrative
Procedure Act.
In Sec. 952.4, the heading is revised to Office business hours;
electronic filing, and the text is amended as follows:
The existing paragraph is designated paragraph (a), and is
amended to clarify the office hours.
Paragraph (b) is added to identify the Internet address
for the electronic filing system.
In Sec. 952.9, the heading is revised to Filing; docketing and
serving documents, and the text is amended as follows:
Paragraph (a) is amended to indicate that electronic
filing is required and when documents submitted by parties are
considered received.
Paragraph (b) is amended to include electronic filing and
when service of documents on the opposing party is required.
Paragraphs (c) and (d) are deleted.

Amendments to 39 CFR Part 953

The authority citation is revised to identify the authority for
adjudicating this type of case, as well as the Chief Administrative Law
Judge's authority for adjudicating it under the Administrative
Procedure Act.
In Sec. 953.2, concerning initiation, the text is amended to
identify the Internet address for the electronic filing system. In
Sec. 953.4, the heading is revised to Filing, docketing and serving
documents; service of notice; reply; motion for summary judgment. The
text of Sec. 953.4 is amended to indicate that electronic filing is
required, delete the automatic scheduling of a hearing, indicate when
documents submitted by the parties are considered received, provide for
service on appellant by the Postal Service, and indicate when service
of documents on the opposing party is required for purposes of the
electronic filing system.
In Sec. 953.10, concerning presiding officers, the text is amended
to have the Chief Administrative Law Judge assign cases.

Amendments to 39 CFR Part 954

The authority citation is revised to identify the authority for
adjudicating this type of case, as well as the Chief Administrative Law
Judge's authority for adjudicating it under the Administrative
Procedure Act.
In Sec. 954.4, the heading is revised to Office business hours;
electronic filing and the text is amended as follows:
The existing paragraph is designated paragraph (a) and is
amended to clarify the office hours.
Paragraph (b) is added to identify the Internet address
for the electronic filing system.
In Sec. 954.8, concerning pleading, paragraph (a) is amended to
indicate electronic filing is required, when documents submitted by
parties are considered received, and to indicate when service of
documents on the opposing party is required for purposes of the
electronic filing system.

Amendments to 39 CFR Part 955

In Sec. 955.1, concerning jurisdiction, procedure, and service of
documents in proceedings before the Board, paragraph (b)(1) is amended
to update the Internet address for the electronic filing system.

Amendments to 39 CFR Part 958

The authority citation is revised to identify the Chief
Administrative Law Judge's authority for adjudicating this type of case
under the Administrative Procedure Act.
In Sec. 958.2, concerning definitions, paragraph (g) is amended to
have the Chief Administrative Law Judge assign cases.
In Sec. 958.19, concerning form and filing of documents, paragraph
(b) is amended to indicate electronic filing is required, identify the
Internet address for the electronic filing system, and indicate when
documents submitted by the parties are considered received.
In Sec. 958.20, the heading is revised to Service, and the text is
revised to indicate when service of documents on the opposing party is
required for purposes of the electronic filing system.

Amendments to 39 CFR Part 959

The authority citation is revised to identify the authority for
adjudicating this type of case, as well as the Chief Administrative Law
Judge's authority for adjudicating it under the Administrative
Procedure Act.
In Sec. 959.3, the heading is revised to Office address and
business hours; electronic filing. The text is revised to clarify the
office hours and new paragraph (b) is added to identify the Internet
address for the electronic filing system.
In Sec. 959.9, concerning filing documents for the record, the
following paragraphs are amended:
Paragraph (a) is amended to require electronic filing and
indicate when service of documents on the opposing party is required
for purposes of the electronic filing system.
Paragraph (b) is deleted.
Paragraph (c) is redesignated as paragraph (b) and revised
to include when documents submitted by the parties are considered
received.

Amendments to 39 CFR Part 962

The authority citation is revised to identify the Chief
Administrative Law Judge's authority for adjudicating this case type
under the Administrative Procedure Act.
In Sec. 962.2, concerning definitions, paragraph (i) is amended to
have the Chief Administrative Law Judge assign cases.
In Sec. 962.22, concerning form and filing of documents:
Paragraph (a) is amended to require electronic filing and
identify the Internet address for the electronic filing system.
Paragraph (b) is amended to indicate when documents
submitted by the parties are considered received.
In Sec. 962.23, the heading is revised to Service, and the text is
revised to

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indicate when service of documents on the opposing party is required
for purposes of the electronic filing system.

Amendments to 39 CFR Part 963

In Sec. 963.3, the heading is revised to Petition; notice of
hearing; answer; filing of documents; summary judgment, and the text is
revised as follows:
The last sentence of paragraph (a) is amended to identify
the Internet address for the electronic filing system.
Paragraph (d) is amended to indicate that electronic
filing is required, when documents submitted by parties are considered
received, and when service of documents on the opposing party is
required for purposes of the electronic filing system.

Amendments to 39 CFR Part 964

The authority citation is revised to identify the Chief
Administrative Law Judge's authority for adjudicating this type of case
under the Administrative Procedure Act.
In Sec. 964.3, the heading is revised to Customer petitions,
notice of hearing; answer; summary judgment; filing and service, and
the text is revised as follows:
Paragraph (a) is amended to indicate that electronic
filing is required and identify the Internet address for the electronic
filing system
Paragraph (e), Filing and service, is added to indicate
that electronic filing is required, when documents submitted by parties
are considered received, and when service of documents on the opposing
party is required for purposes of the electronic filing system.
In Sec. 964.7, concerning presiding officers, the text is amended
to have the Chief Administrative Law Judge assign cases.

Amendments to 39 CFR Part 965

In Sec. 965.5, concerning initial submissions by parties, the text
is revised to indicate that electronic filing is required, and to
identify the Internet address for the electronic filing system.

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, government contracts, Postal
Service.

39 CFR Part 958

Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 959

Administrative practice and procedure, Privacy, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 962

Administrative practice and procedure, Fraud, 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, Postal Service.

39 CFR Part 965

Administrative practice and procedure, Mail Disputes, Postal
Service.
Accordingly, for the reasons stated, the Postal Service amends 39
CFR parts 952, 953, 954, 955, 958, 959, 962, 963, 964, and 965 as
follows:

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

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1. Revise the authority citation for 39 CFR Part 952 to read as
follows:

Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001, 3005, 3012, 3016; 5 U.S.C.
554.

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2. Revise Sec. 952.4 to read as follows:

Sec. 952.4 Office business hours; electronic filing.

(a) The offices of the officials identified in these rules are
located at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078.
Normal business hours are between 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern
Time), Monday through Friday except holidays.
(b) The Judicial Officer electronic filing system Web site is
accessible 24 hours a day at https://uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb.

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3. Revise Sec. 952.9 to read as follows:

Sec. 952.9 Filing; docketing and serving documents.

(a) Unless the presiding officer permits otherwise, all documents
must be filed using the electronic filing system. Documents submitted
using the electronic filing system are considered filed as of the date/
time (Eastern Time) reflected in the system. Documents mailed to the
Recorder are considered filed on the date mailed as evidenced by a
United States Postal Service postmark. Filings by any other means are
considered filed upon receipt by the Recorder of a complete copy of the
filing during normal business hours. Discovery need not be filed except
as may be sought to be included in the record, or as may be ordered by
the presiding officer.
(b) Documents shall be dated and state the docket number and title
of the proceeding. Any pleading or other document required by order of
the presiding officer to be filed by a specified date must be received
in the electronic filing system or by the Recorder on or before such
date. If both parties are participating in the electronic filing
system, separate service upon the opposing party is not required.
Otherwise, documents shall be served personally or by mail on the
opposing party, noting on the document filed, or on the transmitting
letter, that a copy has been so furnished.

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

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4. Revise the authority citation for 39 CFR Part 953 to read as
follows:

Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001; 5 U.S.C. 554.

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5. Revise Sec. 953.2 to read as follows:

Sec. 953.2 Initiation.

Mailability proceedings are initiated upon the filing of an appeal
in the Judicial Officer electronic filing system at https://uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb or with the Recorder, Judicial Officer
Department, U.S. Postal Service, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600,
Arlington, VA 22201-3078.

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6. Revise Sec. 953.4 to read as follows:

Sec. 953.4 Filing, docketing and serving documents; service of
notice; reply; motion for summary judgment.

(a) Filing. Unless the presiding officer permits otherwise, all
documents must be filed using the electronic filing system. Documents
submitted using the electronic filing system are considered filed as of
the date/time (Eastern Time) reflected in the system. Documents mailed
to the Recorder are considered filed on the date mailed as evidenced by
a United States Postal Service postmark. Filings by any other means are
considered filed upon receipt by the Recorder of a complete copy of the
filing during normal business hours. Normal business hours are between
8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday

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through Friday except holidays. If both parties are participating in
the electronic filing system, separate service upon the opposing party
is not required. Otherwise, documents shall be served personally or by
mail on the opposing party, noting on the document filed, or on the
transmitting letter, that a copy has been so furnished.
(b) Service of notice. (1) Upon receiving the appeal, the Recorder
shall issue a notice specifying that the Postal Service General
Counsel's or Chief Postal Inspector or his or her designee's reply
shall be filed within 15 days of receipt of the notice.
(2) The Recorder shall promptly serve this notice on the parties as
follows:
(i) The notice, with a copy of the appeal, shall be sent to the
General Counsel or the Chief Postal Inspector or his or her designee.
(ii) When the appellant's address is within the United States, the
notice, with a copy of the appeal, shall be sent to the postmaster at
the office that delivers mail to the appellant's address. The
postmaster shall be instructed that, acting personally or through a
supervisory employee or a postal inspector, he or she is to serve these
documents on the appellant. If the appellant cannot be found within 3
days, the postmaster shall send these documents to the appellant by
ordinary mail and forward a statement to the Recorder that is signed by
the delivering employee and that specifies the time and place of
delivery.
(iii) When the appellant's address is outside the United States,
the notice, with a copy of the appeal, shall be sent to the appellant
by registered mail, return receipt requested. A written statement by
the Recorder, noting the time and place of mailing, shall be accepted
as proof of service in the event a signed and dated return receipt is
not received.
(c) Reply. The General Counsel, the Chief Postal Inspector, or that
officer's designee shall file a reply within the aforementioned 15-day
period or any period granted by the presiding officer for good cause
shown. If the reply so filed fails to address any additional allegation
in the appeal, that allegation shall be deemed admitted.
(d) Motion for summary judgment. Upon motion of the General
Counsel, the Chief Postal Inspector, that officer's designee, or the
appellant, or on the presiding officer's own initiative, the presiding
officer may find that the appeal and answer present no genuine and
material issues of fact requiring an evidentiary hearing, and thereupon
may render an initial decision upholding or reversing the determination
or ruling. The initial decision shall become the final Agency decision
if a timely appeal is not taken.

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7. Revise Sec. 953.10 to read as follows:

Sec. 953.10 Presiding Officers.

The presiding officer at any hearing shall be an Administrative Law
Judge qualified in accordance with law or the Judicial Officer (39
U.S.C. 204). The Chief Administrative Law Judge shall assign cases. The
Judicial Officer may preside at the hearing if an Administrative Law
Judge is unavailable.

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

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8. Revise the authority citation for 39 CFR part 954 to read as
follows:

Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3685; 5 U.S.C. 554.

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9. Revise Sec. 954.4 to read as follows:

Sec. 954.4 Office business hours; electronic filing.

(a) The offices of the officials identified in these rules are
located at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078.
Normal Business hours are between 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern
Time), Monday through Friday except holidays.
(b) The Judicial Officer electronic filing system Web site is
accessible 24 hours a day at https://uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb.
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10. In Sec. 954.8, paragraph (a) is revised to read as follows:

Sec. 954.8 Pleading.

(a) Filing and service. All documents required under this part must
be filed using the electronic filing system unless the presiding
officer permits otherwise. Documents submitted using the electronic
filing system are considered filed as of the date/time (Eastern Time)
reflected in the system. Documents mailed to the Recorder are
considered filed on the date mailed as evidenced by a United States
Postal Service postmark. Filings by any other means are considered
filed upon receipt by the Recorder of a complete copy of the filing
during normal business hours. If both parties are participating in the
electronic filing system, separate service upon the opposing party is
not required. Otherwise, documents shall be served personally or by
mail on the opposing party, noting on the document filed, or on the
transmitting letter, that a copy has been so furnished. The Recorder
shall maintain a docket and the files in all proceedings.
* * * * *

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

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11. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 955 continues to read as
follows:

Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 41 U.S.C. 7101-7109.

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12. In Sec. 955.1, revise the final sentence of paragraph (b)(1) to
read as follows:

Sec. 955.1 Jurisdiction, procedure, service of documents.

* * * * *
(b) * * *
(1) * * * The Web site for electronic filing is https://uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb.
* * * * *

PART 958--RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO CIVIL
PENALTIES, CLEAN-UP COSTS AND DAMAGES FOR VIOLATION OF HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL REGULATIONS

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13. Revise the authority citation for 39 CFR part 958 to read as
follows:

Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001, 3018; 5 U.S.C. 554.

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14. In Sec. 958.2, revise paragraph (g) to read as follows:

Sec. 958.2 Definitions.

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(g) Presiding Officer refers to an Administrative Law Judge
designated by the Chief Administrative Law Judge to conduct a hearing,
or to the Judicial Officer, if an Administrative Law Judge is not
available.
* * * * *

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15. In Sec. 958.19, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec. 958.19 Form and Filing of documents.

* * * * *
(b) All pleadings and documents required under this part must be
filed using the Judicial Officer electronic filing system unless the
presiding officer permits otherwise. The Judicial Officer electronic
filing system Web site is accessible 24 hours a day at https://uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb. Documents submitted using the
electronic filing system are considered filed as of the date/time
(Eastern Time) reflected in the system. Documents mailed to the
Recorder are considered filed on the date mailed as evidenced by a
United States Postal Service postmark. Filings by any other means are

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considered filed upon receipt by the Recorder of a complete copy of the
filing during normal business hours. Normal business hours are between
8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday except
holidays.
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16. Revise Sec. 958.20 to read as follows:

Sec. 958.20 Service.

If both parties are participating in the electronic filing system,
separate service upon the opposing party is not required. Otherwise,
documents shall be served personally or by mail on the opposing party,
noting on the document filed, or on the transmitting letter, that a
copy has been so furnished.

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

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17. Revise the authority citation for 39 CFR part 959 to read as
follows:

Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 601-606; 18 U.S.C. 1693-1699; 5
U.S.C. 554; 39 CFR 310, 320.

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18. Revise Sec. 959.3 to read as follows:

Sec. 959.3 Office address and business hours; electronic filing

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19. Revise Sec. 959.9 to read as follows:

Sec. 959.9 Filing documents for the record.

(a) All documents required under this part must be filed using the
electronic filing system unless the presiding officer permits
otherwise. If both parties are participating in the electronic filing
system, separate service upon the opposing party is not required.
Otherwise, documents shall be served personally or by mail on the
opposing party, noting on the document filed, or on the transmitting
letter, that a copy has been so furnished.
(b) Documents shall be dated and state the title of the proceeding
and, except initial petitions, the docket number. Documents submitted
using the electronic filing system are considered filed as of the date/
time (Eastern Time) reflected in the system. Documents mailed to the
Recorder are considered filed on the date mailed as evidenced by a
United States Postal Service postmark. Filings by any other means are
considered filed upon receipt by the Recorder of a complete copy of the
filing during normal business hours.

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

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20. Revise the authority citation for 39 CFR part 962 to read as
follows:

Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3801-12; 39 U.S.C. 401; 5 U.S.C. 554.

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21. In Sec. 962.2, revise paragraph (i) to read as follows:

Sec. 962.2 Definitions.

* * * * *
(i) Presiding Officer refers to an Administrative Law Judge
designated by the Chief Administrative Law Judge to conduct a hearing
authorized by 31 U.S.C. 3803.
* * * * *

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22. In Sec. 962.22, revise the introductory text of paragraph (a) and
revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec. 962.22 Form and filing of documents.

(a) All pleadings and documents required under this part must be
filed using the Judicial Officer electronic filing system unless the
presiding officer permits otherwise. The Judicial Officer electronic
filing system Web site is accessible 24 hours a day at https://uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb. Every pleading filed in a proceeding
under this part must:
* * * * *
(b) Documents submitted using the electronic filing system are
considered filed as of the date/time (Eastern Time) reflected in the
system. Documents mailed to the Recorder are considered filed on the
date mailed as evidenced by a United States Postal Service postmark.
Filings by any other means are considered filed upon receipt by the
Recorder of a complete copy of the filing during normal business hours.
Normal business hours are between 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern
Time), Monday through Friday except holidays.
* * * * *

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23. Revise Sec. 962.23 to read as follows:

Sec. 962.23 Service.

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

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24. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 963 continues to read as
follows:

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

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25. In Sec. 963.3, the final sentence of paragraph (a) is revised and
paragraph (d) is revised to read as follows:

Sec. 963.3 Petition; notice of hearing; answer; filing; summary
judgment.

(a) * * * The Manager will forward each timely petition to the
Recorder through the Judicial Officer Department electronic filing
system at https://uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb.
* * * * *
(d) Filing. All documents required under this part must be filed
using the electronic filing system (https://uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb) unless the presiding officer permits otherwise. Documents
submitted using the electronic filing system are considered filed as of
the date/time (Eastern Time) reflected in the system. Documents mailed
to the Recorder are considered filed on the date mailed as evidenced by
a United States Postal Service postmark. Filings by any other means are
considered filed upon receipt by the Recorder of a complete copy of the
filing during normal business hours. Normal business hours are between
8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday except
holidays. If both parties are participating in the electronic filing
system, separate service upon the opposing party is not required.
Otherwise, documents shall be served personally or by mail on the
opposing party, noting on the document filed, or on the transmitting
letter, that a copy has been so furnished. The Recorder shall maintain
a docket and the files in all proceedings.
* * * * *

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

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26. Revise the authority citation for 39 CFR part 964 to read as
follows:

Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3003, 3004; 5 U.S.C. 554.

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27. In Sec. 964.3, revise the second and third sentences of paragraph
(a), and add paragraph (e) to read as follows:

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Sec. 964.3 Customer petitions; notice of hearing; answer; summary
judgment; filing and service.

(a) Petition. * * * The Petition, signed by the Petitioner or his
or her attorney, shall be filed via the Judicial Officer Electronic
filing system at https://uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb or via
certified mail to the Recorder, Judicial Officer Department, United
States Postal Service, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA
22201-3078. The Petition must be filed within 14 days of the date upon
which the Petitioner received the notice. * * *
* * * * *
(e) Filing and service. All documents required under this part must
be filed using the electronic filing system unless the presiding
officer permits otherwise. Documents submitted using the electronic
filing system are considered filed as of the date/time (Eastern Time)
reflected in the system. Documents mailed to the Recorder are
considered filed on the date mailed as evidenced by a United States
Postal Service postmark. Filings by any other means are considered
filed upon receipt by the Recorder of a complete copy of the filing
during normal business hours. Normal business hours are between 8:45
a.m. and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday except
holidays. If both parties are participating in the electronic filing
system, separate service upon the opposing party is not required.
Otherwise, documents shall be served personally or by mail on the
opposing party, noting on the document filed, or on the transmitting
letter, that a copy has been so furnished.

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28. In Sec. 964.7, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:

Sec. 964.7 Presiding officers.

(a) The presiding officer shall be an Administrative Law Judge
qualified in accordance with law or the Judicial Officer. The Chief
Administrative Law Judge shall assign cases. The Judicial Officer may
preside at the hearing if an Administrative Law Judge is unavailable.
* * * * *

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

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29. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 965 continues to read as
follows:

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

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30. Revise Sec. 965.5 to read as follows:

Sec. 965.5 Initial submissions by parties.

Within 15 days after receipt of the Recorder's notice, each party
shall file via the Judicial Officer electronic filing system (https://uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb) a sworn statement of the facts
supporting its claim to receipt of the mail together with a copy of
each document on which it relies in making such claim, and any
arguments supporting its claim. Unless the presiding officer otherwise
permits, all documents relative to this proceeding must be filed using
the electronic filing system.

Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2016-14553 Filed 6-20-16; 8:45 am]
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POSTAL SERVICE • Paragraph (b) is amended to include Judge’s authority for adjudicating this
electronic filing and when service of type of case under the Administrative
39 CFR Parts 952, 953, 954, 955, 958, documents on the opposing party is Procedure Act.
959, 962, 963, 964, 965 required. In § 958.2, concerning definitions,
• Paragraphs (c) and (d) are deleted. paragraph (g) is amended to have the
Rules of Procedure Before the Judicial Chief Administrative Law Judge assign
Officer Amendments to 39 CFR Part 953
cases.
The authority citation is revised to In § 958.19, concerning form and
AGENCY: Postal Service.
identify the authority for adjudicating filing of documents, paragraph (b) is
ACTION: Final rule. this type of case, as well as the Chief amended to indicate electronic filing is
SUMMARY: This document amends the Administrative Law Judge’s authority required, identify the Internet address
rules of practice prescribed by the for adjudicating it under the for the electronic filing system, and
Judicial Officer to implement an Administrative Procedure Act. indicate when documents submitted by
electronic filing system and to clarify In § 953.2, concerning initiation, the the parties are considered received.
text is amended to identify the Internet In § 958.20, the heading is revised to
the assigning judge in matters governed
address for the electronic filing system. Service, and the text is revised to
by the Administrative Procedure Act.
In § 953.4, the heading is revised to indicate when service of documents on
DATES: Effective date: July 21, 2016.
Filing, docketing and serving the opposing party is required for
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: documents; service of notice; reply;
Diane Mego, (703) 812–1900, Postal purposes of the electronic filing system.
motion for summary judgment. The text
Service Judicial Officer Department, of § 953.4 is amended to indicate that Amendments to 39 CFR Part 959
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, electronic filing is required, delete the The authority citation is revised to
Arlington, VA 22201–3078. automatic scheduling of a hearing, identify the authority for adjudicating
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: indicate when documents submitted by this type of case, as well as the Chief
A. Background the parties are considered received, Administrative Law Judge’s authority
provide for service on appellant by the for adjudicating it under the
Changes to the rules of practice are Postal Service, and indicate when Administrative Procedure Act.
necessary to accommodate the Judicial service of documents on the opposing In § 959.3, the heading is revised to
Officer Department’s electronic filing party is required for purposes of the Office address and business hours;
system and establish rules relative to electronic filing system. electronic filing. The text is revised to
that system; for the Chief In § 953.10, concerning presiding clarify the office hours and new
Administrative Law Judge to assign the officers, the text is amended to have the paragraph (b) is added to identify the
presiding judge in cases governed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge assign Internet address for the electronic filing
Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. cases. system.
551, et seq.; and to delete the automatic In § 959.9, concerning filing
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 954
scheduling of a hearing upon receipt of documents for the record, the following
a mailability appeal. Changes to the The authority citation is revised to
identify the authority for adjudicating paragraphs are amended:
authority citations are necessary to • Paragraph (a) is amended to require
identify the authority for adjudicating this type of case, as well as the Chief
Administrative Law Judge’s authority electronic filing and indicate when
each type of case, as well as the Chief service of documents on the opposing
Administrative Law Judge’s authority for adjudicating it under the
Administrative Procedure Act. party is required for purposes of the
for adjudicating them under the electronic filing system.
Administrative Procedure Act. In § 954.4, the heading is revised to
Office business hours; electronic filing • Paragraph (b) is deleted.
B. Explanation of Changes and the text is amended as follows: • Paragraph (c) is redesignated as
• The existing paragraph is paragraph (b) and revised to include
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 952 when documents submitted by the
designated paragraph (a) and is
The authority citation is revised to amended to clarify the office hours. parties are considered received.
identify the authority for adjudicating • Paragraph (b) is added to identify Amendments to 39 CFR Part 962
this type of case, as well as the Chief the Internet address for the electronic
Administrative Law Judge’s authority filing system. The authority citation is revised to
for adjudicating it under the In § 954.8, concerning pleading, identify the Chief Administrative Law
Administrative Procedure Act. paragraph (a) is amended to indicate Judge’s authority for adjudicating this
In § 952.4, the heading is revised to electronic filing is required, when case type under the Administrative
Office business hours; electronic filing, documents submitted by parties are Procedure Act.
and the text is amended as follows: considered received, and to indicate In § 962.2, concerning definitions,
• The existing paragraph is when service of documents on the paragraph (i) is amended to have the
designated paragraph (a), and is opposing party is required for purposes Chief Administrative Law Judge assign
amended to clarify the office hours. of the electronic filing system. cases.
• Paragraph (b) is added to identify In § 962.22, concerning form and
the Internet address for the electronic Amendments to 39 CFR Part 955 filing of documents:
filing system. In § 955.1, concerning jurisdiction, • Paragraph (a) is amended to require
In § 952.9, the heading is revised to procedure, and service of documents in electronic filing and identify the
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Filing; docketing and serving proceedings before the Board, paragraph Internet address for the electronic filing
documents, and the text is amended as (b)(1) is amended to update the Internet system.
follows: address for the electronic filing system. • Paragraph (b) is amended to
• Paragraph (a) is amended to indicate when documents submitted by
indicate that electronic filing is required Amendments to 39 CFR Part 958 the parties are considered received.
and when documents submitted by The authority citation is revised to In § 962.23, the heading is revised to
parties are considered received. identify the Chief Administrative Law Service, and the text is revised to

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indicate when service of documents on 39 CFR Part 955 reflected in the system. Documents
the opposing party is required for Administrative practice and mailed to the Recorder are considered
purposes of the electronic filing system. procedure, government contracts, Postal filed on the date mailed as evidenced by
Service. a United States Postal Service postmark.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 963
Filings by any other means are
In § 963.3, the heading is revised to 39 CFR Part 958 considered filed upon receipt by the
Petition; notice of hearing; answer; filing Administrative practice and Recorder of a complete copy of the filing
of documents; summary judgment, and procedure, Postal Service. during normal business hours.
the text is revised as follows: Discovery need not be filed except as
• The last sentence of paragraph (a) is 39 CFR Part 959 may be sought to be included in the
amended to identify the Internet address Administrative practice and record, or as may be ordered by the
for the electronic filing system. procedure, Privacy, Postal Service. presiding officer.
• Paragraph (d) is amended to (b) Documents shall be dated and
39 CFR Part 962 state the docket number and title of the
indicate that electronic filing is
required, when documents submitted by Administrative practice and proceeding. Any pleading or other
parties are considered received, and procedure, Fraud, Postal Service. document required by order of the
when service of documents on the presiding officer to be filed by a
39 CFR Part 963 specified date must be received in the
opposing party is required for purposes
of the electronic filing system. Administrative practice and electronic filing system or by the
procedure, Advertising, Postal Service. Recorder on or before such date. If both
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 964 parties are participating in the
39 CFR Part 964
The authority citation is revised to electronic filing system, separate service
Administrative practice and upon the opposing party is not required.
identify the Chief Administrative Law
procedure, Fictitious names or Otherwise, documents shall be served
Judge’s authority for adjudicating this
addresses, Fraud, Postal Service. personally or by mail on the opposing
type of case under the Administrative
Procedure Act. 39 CFR Part 965 party, noting on the document filed, or
on the transmitting letter, that a copy
In § 964.3, the heading is revised to Administrative practice and has been so furnished.
Customer petitions, notice of hearing; procedure, Mail Disputes, Postal
answer; summary judgment; filing and Service. PART 953—RULES OF PRACTICE IN
service, and the text is revised as Accordingly, for the reasons stated, PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO
follows: the Postal Service amends 39 CFR parts MAILABILITY
• Paragraph (a) is amended to 952, 953, 954, 955, 958, 959, 962, 963,
indicate that electronic filing is required 964, and 965 as follows: ■4. Revise the authority citation for 39
and identify the Internet address for the CFR Part 953 to read as follows:
electronic filing system PART 952—RULES OF PRACTICE IN Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001; 5
• Paragraph (e), Filing and service, is PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO FALSE U.S.C. 554.
added to indicate that electronic filing REPRESENTATION AND LOTTERY
■ 5. Revise § 953.2 to read as follows:
is required, when documents submitted ORDERS
by parties are considered received, and § 953.2 Initiation.
when service of documents on the ■1. Revise the authority citation for 39 Mailability proceedings are initiated
opposing party is required for purposes CFR Part 952 to read as follows: upon the filing of an appeal in the
of the electronic filing system. Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001, 3005, Judicial Officer electronic filing system
In § 964.7, concerning presiding 3012, 3016; 5 U.S.C. 554. at https://uspsjoe.justware.com/
officers, the text is amended to have the ■ 2. Revise § 952.4 to read as follows: justiceweb or with the Recorder, Judicial
Chief Administrative Law Judge assign Officer Department, U.S. Postal Service,
cases. § 952.4 Office business hours; electronic 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600,
filing. Arlington, VA 22201–3078.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 965 (a) The offices of the officials ■ 6. Revise § 953.4 to read as follows:
In § 965.5, concerning initial identified in these rules are located at
submissions by parties, the text is 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, § 953.4 Filing, docketing and serving
Arlington, VA 22201–3078. Normal documents; service of notice; reply; motion
revised to indicate that electronic filing for summary judgment.
is required, and to identify the Internet business hours are between 8:45 a.m.
and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday (a) Filing. Unless the presiding officer
address for the electronic filing system.
through Friday except holidays. permits otherwise, all documents must
List of Subjects (b) The Judicial Officer electronic be filed using the electronic filing
filing system Web site is accessible 24 system. Documents submitted using the
39 CFR Part 952
hours a day at https:// electronic filing system are considered
Administrative practice and uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb. filed as of the date/time (Eastern Time)
procedure, Fraud, Lotteries, Postal ■ 3. Revise § 952.9 to read as follows: reflected in the system. Documents
Service. mailed to the Recorder are considered
§ 952.9 Filing; docketing and serving filed on the date mailed as evidenced by
39 CFR Part 953 documents. a United States Postal Service postmark.
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Administrative practice and (a) Unless the presiding officer Filings by any other means are
procedure, Mailability, Postal Service. permits otherwise, all documents must considered filed upon receipt by the
be filed using the electronic filing Recorder of a complete copy of the filing
39 CFR Part 954
system. Documents submitted using the during normal business hours. Normal
Administrative practice and electronic filing system are considered business hours are between 8:45 a.m.
procedure, Periodicals, Postal Service. filed as of the date/time (Eastern Time) and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday

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through Friday except holidays. If both The initial decision shall become the shall maintain a docket and the files in
parties are participating in the final Agency decision if a timely appeal all proceedings.
electronic filing system, separate service is not taken. * * * * *
upon the opposing party is not required. ■ 7. Revise § 953.10 to read as follows:
Otherwise, documents shall be served PART 955—RULES OF PRACTICE
personally or by mail on the opposing § 953.10 Presiding Officers. BEFORE THE POSTAL SERVICE
party, noting on the document filed, or The presiding officer at any hearing BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS
on the transmitting letter, that a copy shall be an Administrative Law Judge
has been so furnished. qualified in accordance with law or the ■ 11. The authority citation for 39 CFR
(b) Service of notice. (1) Upon Judicial Officer (39 U.S.C. 204). The part 955 continues to read as follows:
receiving the appeal, the Recorder shall Chief Administrative Law Judge shall Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 41 U.S.C.
issue a notice specifying that the Postal assign cases. The Judicial Officer may 7101–7109.
Service General Counsel’s or Chief preside at the hearing if an ■ 12. In § 955.1, revise the final sentence
Postal Inspector or his or her designee’s Administrative Law Judge is of paragraph (b)(1) to read as follows:
reply shall be filed within 15 days of unavailable.
receipt of the notice. § 955.1 Jurisdiction, procedure, service of
(2) The Recorder shall promptly serve PART 954—RULES OF PRACTICE IN documents.
this notice on the parties as follows: PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO THE * * * * *
(i) The notice, with a copy of the DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR (b) * * *
appeal, shall be sent to the General REVOCATON OF PERIODICALS MAIL (1) * * * The Web site for electronic
Counsel or the Chief Postal Inspector or PRIVILEGES filing is https://uspsjoe.justware.com/
his or her designee. justiceweb.
(ii) When the appellant’s address is ■8. Revise the authority citation for 39
within the United States, the notice, * * * * *
CFR part 954 to read as follows:
with a copy of the appeal, shall be sent
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3685; 5 PART 958—RULES OF PRACTICE IN
to the postmaster at the office that
U.S.C. 554. PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO CIVIL
delivers mail to the appellant’s address.
PENALTIES, CLEAN-UP COSTS AND
The postmaster shall be instructed that, ■ 9. Revise § 954.4 to read as follows:
DAMAGES FOR VIOLATION OF
acting personally or through a
§ 954.4 Office business hours; electronic HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
supervisory employee or a postal
filing. REGULATIONS
inspector, he or she is to serve these
documents on the appellant. If the (a) The offices of the officials
■13. Revise the authority citation for 39
appellant cannot be found within 3 identified in these rules are located at
CFR part 958 to read as follows:
days, the postmaster shall send these 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600,
Arlington, VA 22201–3078. Normal Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001, 3018;
documents to the appellant by ordinary
Business hours are between 8:45 a.m. 5 U.S.C. 554.
mail and forward a statement to the
Recorder that is signed by the delivering and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday ■ 14. In § 958.2, revise paragraph (g) to
employee and that specifies the time through Friday except holidays. read as follows:
and place of delivery. (b) The Judicial Officer electronic
filing system Web site is accessible 24 § 958.2 Definitions.
(iii) When the appellant’s address is
outside the United States, the notice, hours a day at https:// * * * * *
with a copy of the appeal, shall be sent uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb. (g) Presiding Officer refers to an
to the appellant by registered mail, ■ 10. In § 954.8, paragraph (a) is revised Administrative Law Judge designated by
return receipt requested. A written to read as follows: the Chief Administrative Law Judge to
statement by the Recorder, noting the conduct a hearing, or to the Judicial
§ 954.8 Pleading. Officer, if an Administrative Law Judge
time and place of mailing, shall be
accepted as proof of service in the event (a) Filing and service. All documents is not available.
a signed and dated return receipt is not required under this part must be filed * * * * *
received. using the electronic filing system unless ■ 15. In § 958.19, revise paragraph (b) to
(c) Reply. The General Counsel, the the presiding officer permits otherwise. read as follows:
Chief Postal Inspector, or that officer’s Documents submitted using the
designee shall file a reply within the electronic filing system are considered § 958.19 Form and Filing of documents.
aforementioned 15-day period or any filed as of the date/time (Eastern Time) * * * * *
period granted by the presiding officer reflected in the system. Documents (b) All pleadings and documents
for good cause shown. If the reply so mailed to the Recorder are considered required under this part must be filed
filed fails to address any additional filed on the date mailed as evidenced by using the Judicial Officer electronic
allegation in the appeal, that allegation a United States Postal Service postmark. filing system unless the presiding officer
shall be deemed admitted. Filings by any other means are permits otherwise. The Judicial Officer
(d) Motion for summary judgment. considered filed upon receipt by the electronic filing system Web site is
Upon motion of the General Counsel, Recorder of a complete copy of the filing accessible 24 hours a day at https://
the Chief Postal Inspector, that officer’s during normal business hours. If both uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb.
designee, or the appellant, or on the parties are participating in the Documents submitted using the
presiding officer’s own initiative, the electronic filing system, separate service electronic filing system are considered
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presiding officer may find that the upon the opposing party is not required. filed as of the date/time (Eastern Time)
appeal and answer present no genuine Otherwise, documents shall be served reflected in the system. Documents
and material issues of fact requiring an personally or by mail on the opposing mailed to the Recorder are considered
evidentiary hearing, and thereupon may party, noting on the document filed, or filed on the date mailed as evidenced by
render an initial decision upholding or on the transmitting letter, that a copy a United States Postal Service postmark.
reversing the determination or ruling. has been so furnished. The Recorder Filings by any other means are

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considered filed upon receipt by the considered filed upon receipt by the PART 963—RULES OF PRACTICE IN
Recorder of a complete copy of the filing Recorder of a complete copy of the filing PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO
during normal business hours. Normal during normal business hours. VIOLATIONS OF THE PANDERING
business hours are between 8:45 a.m. ADVERTISEMENTS STATUTE, 39
and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday PART 962—RULES OF PRACTICE IN U.S.C. 3008
through Friday except holidays. PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO THE
* * * * * PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES
■ 24. The authority citation for 39 CFR
ACT
■ 16. Revise § 958.20 to read as follows: part 963 continues to read as follows:
§ 958.20 Service. ■20. Revise the authority citation for 39 Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3008.
If both parties are participating in the CFR part 962 to read as follows:
■ 25. In § 963.3, the final sentence of
electronic filing system, separate service Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3801–12; 39 U.S.C. paragraph (a) is revised and paragraph
upon the opposing party is not required. 401; 5 U.S.C. 554.
(d) is revised to read as follows:
Otherwise, documents shall be served ■ 21. In § 962.2, revise paragraph (i) to
personally or by mail on the opposing read as follows: § 963.3 Petition; notice of hearing; answer;
party, noting on the document filed, or filing; summary judgment.
on the transmitting letter, that a copy § 962.2 Definitions.
has been so furnished. (a) * * * The Manager will forward
* * * * * each timely petition to the Recorder
PART 959—RULES OF PRACTICE IN (i) Presiding Officer refers to an through the Judicial Officer Department
PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO THE Administrative Law Judge designated by electronic filing system at https://
PRIVATE EXPRESS STATUTES the Chief Administrative Law Judge to uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb.
conduct a hearing authorized by 31 * * * * *
■17. Revise the authority citation for 39 U.S.C. 3803.
CFR part 959 to read as follows: * * * * * (d) Filing. All documents required
under this part must be filed using the
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 601–606; 18 ■ 22. In § 962.22, revise the introductory
U.S.C. 1693–1699; 5 U.S.C. 554; 39 CFR 310,
electronic filing system (https://
text of paragraph (a) and revise uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb) unless
320.
paragraph (b) to read as follows: the presiding officer permits otherwise.
■ 18. Revise § 959.3 to read as follows: Documents submitted using the
§ 962.22 Form and filing of documents.
§ 959.3 Office address and business electronic filing system are considered
hours; electronic filing (a) All pleadings and documents filed as of the date/time (Eastern Time)
(a) The offices of the officials required under this part must be filed reflected in the system. Documents
identified in these rules are located at using the Judicial Officer electronic mailed to the Recorder are considered
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, filing system unless the presiding officer filed on the date mailed as evidenced by
Arlington, VA 22201–3078. Normal permits otherwise. The Judicial Officer a United States Postal Service postmark.
Business hours are between 8:45 a.m. electronic filing system Web site is Filings by any other means are
and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday accessible 24 hours a day at https:// considered filed upon receipt by the
through Friday except holidays. uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb. Every Recorder of a complete copy of the filing
(b) The Judicial Officer electronic pleading filed in a proceeding under during normal business hours. Normal
filing system Web site is accessible 24 this part must: business hours are between 8:45 a.m.
hours a day at https:// * * * * * and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday
uspsjoe.justware.com/justiceweb. (b) Documents submitted using the through Friday except holidays. If both
■ 19. Revise § 959.9 to read as follows: electronic filing system are considered parties are participating in the
filed as of the date/time (Eastern Time) electronic filing system, separate service
§ 959.9 Filing documents for the record. reflected in the system. Documents upon the opposing party is not required.
(a) All documents required under this mailed to the Recorder are considered Otherwise, documents shall be served
part must be filed using the electronic filed on the date mailed as evidenced by personally or by mail on the opposing
filing system unless the presiding officer a United States Postal Service postmark. party, noting on the document filed, or
permits otherwise. If both parties are Filings by any other means are on the transmitting letter, that a copy
participating in the electronic filing considered filed upon receipt by the has been so furnished. The Recorder
system, separate service upon the Recorder of a complete copy of the filing shall maintain a docket and the files in
opposing party is not required. during normal business hours. Normal all proceedings.
Otherwise, documents shall be served business hours are between 8:45 a.m.
personally or by mail on the opposing * * * * *
and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday
party, noting on the document filed, or through Friday except holidays.
on the transmitting letter, that a copy PART 964—RULES OF PRACTICE
* * * * * GOVERNING DISPOSITION OF MAIL
has been so furnished.
(b) Documents shall be dated and ■ 23. Revise § 962.23 to read as follows: WITHHELD FROM DELIVERY
state the title of the proceeding and, PURSUANT TO 39 U.S.C. 3003, 3004
§ 962.23 Service.
except initial petitions, the docket
number. Documents submitted using the If both parties are participating in the ■26. Revise the authority citation for 39
electronic filing system are considered electronic filing system, separate service CFR part 964 to read as follows:
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filed as of the date/time (Eastern Time) upon the opposing party is not required. Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3003, 3004;
reflected in the system. Documents Otherwise, documents shall be served 5 U.S.C. 554.
mailed to the Recorder are considered personally or by mail on the opposing
filed on the date mailed as evidenced by party, noting on the document filed, or ■ 27. In § 964.3, revise the second and
a United States Postal Service postmark. on the transmitting letter, that a copy third sentences of paragraph (a), and
Filings by any other means are has been so furnished. add paragraph (e) to read as follows:

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Document Created: 2016-06-21 01:30:38
Document Modified: 2016-06-21 01:30:38

Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Contact		Diane Mego, (703) 812-1900, Postal Service Judicial Officer Department, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078.
FR Citation		81 FR 40191
CFR Citation		39 CFR 952 39 CFR 953 39 CFR 954 39 CFR 955 39 CFR 958 39 CFR 959 39 CFR 962 39 CFR 963 39 CFR 964 39 CFR 965
CFR Associated		Administrative Practice and Procedure; Fraud; Lotteries; Postal Service; Mailability; Periodicals; Government Contracts; Privacy; Advertising; Fictitious Names Or Addresses and Mail Disputes