Procedures To Adjudicate Claims for Personal Injury or Property Damage Arising Out of the Operation of the U.S. Postal Service, 52580 [2011-21444]

Download as PDF 52580 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 163 / Tuesday, August 23, 2011 / Rules and Regulations requirement in this section under control number 2900–0091.) This rule amends the Postal Service’s regulations concerning tort claims to update the mailing address of the National Tort Center. DATES: Effective Date: August 23, 2011. ADDRESSES: Written communications should be directed to: General Law Service Center, USPS National Tort Center, 1720 Market Street, Room 2400, St. Louis, MO 63155–9948. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth A. Przybeck, Chief Counsel, Torts, (314) 345–5820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Amendment of 39 CFR part 912 is necessary to update the mailing address of the National Tort Center. This rule is a change in agency rules of procedure that does not substantially affect any rights or obligations of private parties. Therefore, it is appropriate for its adoption by the Postal Service to become effective immediately. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 2031) (The Office of Management and Budget has approved the information collection rmajette on DSK89S0YB1PROD with RULES (e) Inspections. (1) VA must be permitted to conduct an initial inspection prior to the award of the contract and follow-up inspections of the non-VA community-based provider’s facility and records. At inspections, the non-VA communitybased provider must make available the documentation described in paragraph (e)(3) of this section. (2) If problems are identified as a result of an inspection, VA will establish a plan of correction and schedule a follow-up inspection to ensure that the problems are corrected. Contracts will not be awarded or renewed until noted deficiencies have been eliminated to the satisfaction of the inspector. (3) Non-VA community-based providers must keep sufficient documentation to support a finding that they comply with this section, including accurate records of participants’ lengths of stay, and these records must be made available at all VA inspections. (4) Inspections under this section may be conducted without prior notice. (f) Rights of veteran participants. The non-VA community-based provider must comply with all applicable patients’ rights provisions set forth in 38 CFR 17.33. (g) Services and supplies. VA per diem payments under this part will include the services specified in the contract and any other services or supplies normally provided without extra charge to other participants in the non-VA community-based provider’s program. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 912 Administrative practice and procedure; Claims. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:22 Aug 22, 2011 Jkt 223001 [FR Doc. 2011–21407 Filed 8–22–11; 8:45 am] For the reasons set forth above, the Postal Service amends 39 CFR Part 912 as follows: BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PART 912—[AMENDED] POSTAL SERVICE 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 912 continues to read as follows: ■ 39 CFR Part 912 Procedures To Adjudicate Claims for Personal Injury or Property Damage Arising Out of the Operation of the U.S. Postal Service Postal Service. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2671–2680; 28 CFR 14.1 through 14.11; 39 U.S.C. 409. 2. In § 912.4, remove the address ‘‘Chief Counsel, National Tort Center, U.S. Postal Service, P.O. Box 66640, St. Louis, MO 63141–0640’’ and add ‘‘Chief Counsel, Torts, General Law Service Center, USPS National Tort Center, 1720 Market Street, Room 2400, St. Louis, MO 63155–9948’’ in its place. ■ 3. Amend § 912.9 as follows: a. In paragraph (b), remove the address ‘‘Chief Counsel, National Tort Center, U.S. Postal Service, P.O. Box 66640, St. Louis, MO 63141–0640’’ and add ‘‘Chief Counsel, Torts, General Law Service Center, USPS National Tort Center, 1720 Market Street, Room 2400, St. Louis, MO 63155–9948’’ in its place. ■ b. In paragraph (c), remove the address ‘‘Chief Counsel, National Tort Center, U.S. Postal Service, P.O. Box 66640, St. Louis, MO 63141–0640’’ and add ‘‘Chief Counsel, Torts, General Law Service Center, USPS National Tort Center, 1720 Market Street, Room 2400, St. Louis, MO 63155–9948’’ in its place. ■ ■ Stanley F. Mires, Chief Counsel, Legislative. [FR Doc. 2011–21444 Filed 8–22–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P E:\FR\FM\23AUR1.SGM 23AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 163 (Tuesday, August 23, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 52580]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-21444]


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POSTAL SERVICE

39 CFR Part 912


Procedures To Adjudicate Claims for Personal Injury or Property 
Damage Arising Out of the Operation of the U.S. Postal Service

AGENCY: Postal Service.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule amends the Postal Service's regulations concerning 
tort claims to update the mailing address of the National Tort Center.

DATES: Effective Date: August 23, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Written communications should be directed to: General Law 
Service Center, USPS National Tort Center, 1720 Market Street, Room 
2400, St. Louis, MO 63155-9948.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth A. Przybeck, Chief Counsel, 
Torts, (314) 345-5820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Amendment of 39 CFR part 912 is necessary to 
update the mailing address of the National Tort Center. This rule is a 
change in agency rules of procedure that does not substantially affect 
any rights or obligations of private parties. Therefore, it is 
appropriate for its adoption by the Postal Service to become effective 
immediately.

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 912

    Administrative practice and procedure; Claims.
    For the reasons set forth above, the Postal Service amends 39 CFR 
Part 912 as follows:

PART 912--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 912 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  28 U.S.C. 2671-2680; 28 CFR 14.1 through 14.11; 39 
U.S.C. 409.


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2. In Sec.  912.4, remove the address ``Chief Counsel, National Tort 
Center, U.S. Postal Service, P.O. Box 66640, St. Louis, MO 63141-0640'' 
and add ``Chief Counsel, Torts, General Law Service Center, USPS 
National Tort Center, 1720 Market Street, Room 2400, St. Louis, MO 
63155-9948'' in its place.


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3. Amend Sec.  912.9 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (b), remove the address ``Chief Counsel, National Tort 
Center, U.S. Postal Service, P.O. Box 66640, St. Louis, MO 63141-0640'' 
and add ``Chief Counsel, Torts, General Law Service Center, USPS 
National Tort Center, 1720 Market Street, Room 2400, St. Louis, MO 
63155-9948'' in its place.
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b. In paragraph (c), remove the address ``Chief Counsel, National Tort 
Center, U.S. Postal Service, P.O. Box 66640, St. Louis, MO 63141-0640'' 
and add ``Chief Counsel, Torts, General Law Service Center, USPS 
National Tort Center, 1720 Market Street, Room 2400, St. Louis, MO 
63155-9948'' in its place.

Stanley F. Mires,
Chief Counsel, Legislative.
[FR Doc. 2011-21444 Filed 8-22-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7710-12-P
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