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POSTAL RATE COMMISSION
1333 H Street NW., Washington, DC 20268-0001
Phone, 202-789-6800. Fax, 202-789-6886. Internet, www.prc.gov.
Chairman Edward J. Gleiman
Vice Chairman William H. LeBlanc III
Commissioners Dana B. Covington,
Ruth Y.
Goldway,
George A. Omas
Special Assistant to the Commission Robert W. Mitchell
Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary Margaret P. Crenshaw
General Counsel Stephen L. Sharfman
Director, Office of Rates, Analysis and Planning Robert Cohen
Director, Office of the Consumer Advocate Ted P. Gerarden
Personnel Officer Cyril J. Pittack
[For the Postal Rate Commission statement of organization, see the Code
of Federal Regulations, Title 39, Part 3002]
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The major responsibility of the Postal Rate Commission is to submit
recommended decisions to the United States Postal Service Governors on
postage rates, fees, and mail classifications.
The Postal Rate Commission is an independent agency created by the
Postal Reorganization Act, as amended (39 U.S.C. 3601-3604). It is
composed of five Commissioners, appointed by the President with the
advice and consent of the Senate, one of whom is designated as Chairman.
The Commission promulgates rules and regulations, establishes
procedures, and takes other actions necessary to carry out its
obligations. Acting upon requests from the U.S. Postal Service or on its
own initiative, the Commission recommends and issues advisory opinions
to the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service on changes in rates
or fees in each class of mail or type of service. It studies and submits
recommended decisions on establishing or changing the mail
classification schedule and holds on-the-record hearings that are
lawfully required to attain sound and fair recommendations. It initiates
studies on postal matters, such as cost theory and operations.
The Commission also receives, studies, conducts hearings, and issues
recommended decisions and reports to the Postal Service on complaints
received from interested persons relating to postage rates, postal
classifications, and problems of national scope regarding postal
services. It has appellate
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jurisdiction to review Postal Service determinations to close or
consolidate small post offices. The Commission also prepares an annual
report on international mail.
Sources of Information
Employment The Commission's programs require attorneys, economists,
statisticians, accountants, industrial engineers, marketing specialists,
and administrative and clerical personnel. Requests for employment
information should be directed to the Personnel Officer.
Electronic Access Electronic access to current docketed case materials
is available through the Internet, at www.prc.gov. Electronic mail can
be sent to the Commission at prc-admin@prc.gov and prc-dockets@prc.gov.
Reading Room Facilities for inspection and copying of records, viewing
automated daily lists of docketed materials, and accessing the
Commission's Internet site are located at Suite 300, 1333 H Street,
Washington, DC. The room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except legal holidays.
Rules of Practice and Procedure The Postal Rate Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure governing the conduct of proceedings before the
Commission may be found in part 3001 of title 39 of the Code of Federal
Regulations.
For further information, contact the Secretary, Postal Rate Commission,
1333 H Street NW., Washington, DC 20268-0001. Phone, 202-789-6840.
Internet, www.prc.gov.
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