Rules of Procedure Before the Judicial Officer, 61019-61022 [2024-16428]
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The Coast
Guard will enforce the security zone in
33 CFR 165.1333 for Seattle’s Seafair
Fleet Week from 8 a.m. on July 30, 2024
through 8 p.m. on August 5, 2024. This
action is being taken to safeguard the
vessels from destruction, loss, or injury
from sabotage or other subversive acts,
accidents, or events of a similar nature.
The regulation for these security zones,
§ 165.1333(a) specifies the location of
the security zone which encompasses
all navigable waters within 500 yards of
each designated participating vessel in
the Parade of Ships while each vessel is
in the COTP’s zone as defined in 33 CFR
3.65–10.
The following is a list of the
designated participating vessels for the
Parade of Ships as defined by
§ 165.1333(b); USS AUGUSTA (LCS–
34), USS SAMPSON (DDG–102),
USCGC HENRY BLAKE (WLM–563),
USCGC DAVID DUREN (WPC–1156),
USCGC OSPREY (WPB–87307), USCGC
SEA LION (WPB–87352), and USCGC
TERRAPIN (WPB–87366).
During the enforcement period, as
reflected in § 165.1333(c), no person or
vessel may enter or remain in the
security zones without permission of
the COTP or their designated
representative(s). The COTP has granted
general permission for vessels to enter
the outer 400 yards of the established
security zones as long as those vessels
within the outer 400 yards of the
security zones operate at the minimum
speed necessary to maintain course
unless required to maintain speed by
the navigation rules. The COTP may be
assisted by other federal, state, or local
agencies with the enforcement of
security zones.
All vessel operators who desire to
enter the inner 100 yards of the security
zones or transit the outer 400 yards at
greater than minimum speed to
maintain course must obtain permission
from the COTP or their designated
representative(s) by contacting the onscene Coast Guard patrol craft on VHF
Ch 13 or 16. Requests must include the
reason why movement within the area
is necessary. Vessel operators granted
permission to enter the security zones
will be escorted by the on-scene Coast
Guard patrol craft until they are outside
of the security zones and must obey any
lawful direction or order of the COTP or
designated representative.
In addition to this notice in the
Federal Register, the Coast Guard will
provide notification of this enforcement
period via marine information
broadcasts and the Local Notice to
Mariners in advance of the event.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Dated: July 24, 2024.
Mark A. McDonnell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Sector Puget Sound.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2024–0648]
Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime
Festival, Pier 66, Elliott Bay, Seattle,
Washington
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notification of enforcement of
regulation.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard will enforce
a safety zone for the Fleet Week
Maritime Festival Parade of Ships on all
waters extending 100 yards from Pier
66, Elliott Bay, Seattle, Washington on
July 30, 2024, to provide for the safety
of life on navigable waterways during
the event. The regulation identifies the
safety zone for this event in Seattle,
Washington. During the enforcement
period no vessel operator may enter,
transit, moor, or anchor within the
safety zone, except for vessels
authorized by the Captain of the Port
(COTP) or their designated
representative(s).
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR
165.1330 will be enforced from noon
through 3:30 p.m. on July 30, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions about this
notification of enforcement, call or
email Lieutenant Commander John
Robertson, U.S. Coast Guard Sector
Puget Sound, Waterways Management
Division; by telephone 206–217–6051,
or email SectorPugetSoundWWM@
uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
Guard will enforce a safety zone
identified in 33 CFR 165.1330 for the
Fleet Week Maritime Festival Parade of
Ships, thirty (30) minutes prior to the
beginning, during, and thirty (30)
minutes following the conclusion of the
event from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 30,
2024. The safety zone will encompass
all waters extending 100 yards from Pier
66, Elliott Bay, Seattle, Washington
within a box encompassed by the
points, 47°36.719′ N, 122°21.099′ W;
47°36.682′ N, 122°21.149′ W; 47°36.514′
N, 122°20.865′ W; and 47°36.552′ N,
122°20.814′ W. This action is being
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taken to provide for the safety of life on
navigable waterways during this event.
During the enforcement period, no
vessel operator may enter, transit, moor,
or anchor within the safety zone, except
for vessels authorized by the COTP or
their designated representative(s).
For the purpose of this rule, the
Parade of Ships includes both the pass
and review of the ships near Pier 66 and
the aerial demonstrations immediately
following the pass and review.
The COTP may be assisted by other
federal, state, or local agencies as
needed. In order to transit through this
safety zone, authorization must be
granted by the COTP or their designated
representative(s). All vessel operators
desiring entry must gain authorization
by contacting either the on-scene U.S.
Coast Guard patrol craft on VHF Ch. 13
or 16, or Coast Guard Sector Puget
Sound Joint Harbor Operations Center
(JHOC) via telephone at (206) 217–6002.
Requests must indicate the reason why
movement within the safety zone is
necessary and provide applicable
information of the vessel’s arrival,
departure facility name, pier, and berth.
Vessel operators granted to permission
to enter this safety zone will be escorted
by the on-scene patrol until no longer in
the safety zone and must obey the
lawful orders or directions of the COTP
or designated representative(s).
In addition to this notification of
enforcement in the Federal Register, the
Coast Guard plans to provide
notification of this enforcement period
via marine information broadcasts and
Local Notice to Mariners.
Dated: July 24, 2024.
Mark A. McDonnell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Sector Puget Sound.
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Parts 951, 952, 953, 954, 955,
957, 958, 959, 960, 961, 962, 963, 964,
965, and 966
Rules of Procedure Before the Judicial
Officer
Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This document amends the
rules of practice prescribed by the
Judicial Officer to implement a new
electronic filing system and update the
rule titles.
DATES: Effective July 30, 2024.
SUMMARY:
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Staff
Counsel Zahava Colicelli at (708) 812–
1927.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
A. Background
The Judicial Officer Department
recently implemented a new electronic
filing system with an updated internet
address. Changes to the rules of practice
are necessary to accommodate the new
internet address. The Judicial Officer
Department has also updated the
headings of the Rules of Practice.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 951
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 952
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
Section 952.4(b) is amended to update
the internet address for the electronic
filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 953
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
Section 953.2 is amended to update
the internet address for the electronic
filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 954
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
Section 954.4(b) is amended to update
the internet address for the electronic
filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 955
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
Section 955.1(b)(1) is amended to
update the internet addresses for the
Board’s website and electronic filing
system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 957
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
Section 957.3 is amended to update
the internet address for the Judicial
Officer website.
Section 957.6 is amended to update
the internet address for the electronic
filing system.
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The rule is amended to update the
heading.
Section 958.19(b) is amended to
update the internet address for the
electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 959
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
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Amendments to 39 CFR Part 960
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 961
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
In § 961.4, paragraphs (a) and (b) are
amended to update the internet address
for the electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 962
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
Section 962.22(a) is amended to
update the internet address for the
electronic filing system.
B. Explanation of Changes
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 958
Section 959.3(b) is amended to update
the internet address for the electronic
filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 963
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
In § 963.3, paragraph (a) and (d) are
amended to update the internet address
for the electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 964
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
Section 964.3(a) is amended to update
the internet address for the electronic
filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 965
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
Section 965.5 is amended to update
the internet address for the electronic
filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 966
The rule is amended to update the
heading.
Section 966.3(j) is amended to update
the internet address for the Judicial
Officer website.
In § 966.4, paragraphs (c) and (d) are
amended to update the internet address
for the electronic filing system.
39 CFR Part 955
Administrative practice and
procedure, Government contracts, Postal
Service.
39 CFR Part 957
Administrative practice and
procedure, Government contracts.
39 CFR Part 959
Administrative practice and
procedure, Private express statute,
Privacy, Postal Service.
39 CFR Part 960
Claims, Equal access to justice,
Lawyers.
39 CFR Parts 961 and 966
Administrative practice and
procedure, Claims, Government
employees, Wages.
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
951, 952, 953, 954, 955, 957, 958, 959,
960, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, and 966 as
follows:
PART 951—ELIGIBILITY TO PRACTICE
BEFORE THE POSTAL SERVICE
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 951 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401.
2. The heading for part 951 is revised
to read as set forth above.
List of Subjects
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39 CFR Parts 951 and 958
Administrative practice and
procedure, Postal Service.
PART 952—FALSE REPRESENTATION
AND LOTTERY ORDERS
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.
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3. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 952 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001, 3005,
3012, 3016; 5 U.S.C. 554.
4. The heading for part 952 is revised
to read as set forth above.
■ 5. In § 952.4, paragraph (b) is revised
to read as follows:
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§ 952.4
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(b) The Judicial Officer electronic
filing system website is accessible 24
hours a day at https://usps-judicial
office.journaltech.com.
for electronic filing is https://uspsjudicialoffice.journaltech.com.
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PART 953—MAILABILITY
PART 957—DEBARMENT AND
SUSPENSION FROM CONTRACTING
6. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 953 continues to read as follows:
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15. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 957 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001; 5
U.S.C. 554.
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401.
7. The heading for part 953 is revised
to read as set forth above.
■ 8. Revise § 953.2 to read as follows:
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§ 953.2
Initiation.
Mailability proceedings are initiated
upon the filing of an appeal in the
Judicial Officer electronic filing system
at https://usps-judicialoffice.journal
tech.com or with the Recorder, Judicial
Officer Department, U.S. Postal Service,
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600,
Arlington, VA 22201–3078.
PART 954—DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR
REVOCATON OF PERIODICALS MAIL
PRIVILEGES
9. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 954 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3685; 5
U.S.C. 554.
Office business hours; electronic
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(b) The Judicial Officer electronic
filing system website is accessible 24
hours a day at https://usps-judicial
office.journaltech.com.
12. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 955 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 41 U.S.C.
7101–7109.
13. The heading for part 955 is revised
to read as set forth above.
■ 14. In § 955.1, paragraph (b)(1) is
revised to read as follows:
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§ 955.1 Jurisdiction, procedure, service of
documents.
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(1) The Board is located at 2101
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington,
Virginia 22201–3078. The Board’s
telephone number is (703) 812–1900,
and its website is https://about.usps.
com/who/judicial. The Board’s fax
number is (703) 812–1901. The website
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18. In § 957.6, the second sentence is
revised to read as follows:
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Filing documents for the record.
19. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 958 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001, 3018;
5 U.S.C. 554.
20. The heading for part 958 is revised
to read as set forth above.
■ 21. In § 958.19, the second sentence of
paragraph (b) is revised to read as
follows:
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§ 958.19
PART 955—POSTAL SERVICE BOARD
OF CONTRACT APPEALS
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(g) * * * The Recorder’s telephone
number is (703) 812–1900, fax number
is (703) 812–1901, and the Judicial
Officer’s website is https://about.
usps.com/who/judicial/.
PART 958—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
10. The heading for part 954 is revised
to read as set forth above.
■ 11. In § 954.4, paragraph (b) is revised
to read as follows:
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PART 960—EQUAL ACCESS TO
JUSTICE ACT IN POSTAL SERVICE
PROCEEDINGS
25. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 960 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 504 (c)(1); 39 U.S.C.
204, 401 (2).
26. The heading for part 960 is revised
to read as set forth above.
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Definitions.
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filing is https://usps-judicialoffice.
journaltech.com. * * *
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§ 954.4
filing.
16. The heading for part 957 is revised
to read as set forth above.
■ 17. In § 957.3, the last sentence of
paragraph (g) is revised to read as
follows:
§ 957.6
(b) The Judicial Officer electronic
filing system website is accessible 24
hours a day at https://usps-judicial
office.journaltech.com.
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Form and filing of documents.
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(b) * * * The Judicial Officer
electronic filing system website is
accessible 24 hours a day at https://
usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com.
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PART 959—PRIVATE EXPRESS
STATUTES
PART 961—DEBT COLLECTION ACT
PETITIONS AGAINST CURRENT
EMPLOYEES
27. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 961 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 5 U.S.C.
5514.
28. The heading for part 961 is revised
to read as set forth above.
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29. In § 961.4, the first sentence of
paragraph (a) and first sentence of
paragraph (b) introductory text are
revised to read as follows:
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§ 961.4
Employee petition for a hearing.
(a) If an employee desires a hearing,
prescribed by section 5 of the Debt
Collection Act, to challenge the Postal
Service’s determination of the existence
or amount of a debt, or to challenge the
involuntary repayment terms proposed
by the Postal Service, the employee
must file a written petition
electronically at https://usps-judicial
office.journaltech.com. * * *
(b) A sample petition is available
through the Judicial Officer Electronic
Filing website (https://usps-judicial
office.journaltech.com). * * *
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PART 962—PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL
REMEDIES ACT
22. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 959 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 601–606; 18
U.S.C. 1693–1699; 5 U.S.C. 554; 39 CFR 310,
320.
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3801–12; 39 U.S.C.
401; 5 U.S.C. 554.
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23. The heading for part 959 is revised
to read as set forth above.
■ 24. In § 959.3, paragraph (b) is revised
to read as follows:
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§ 959.3 Office address and business
hours; electronic filing.
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30. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 962 continues to read as follows:
31. The heading for part 962 is revised
to read as set forth above.
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32. In § 962.22, the second sentence of
paragraph (a) introductory text is
revised to read as follows:
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§ 962.22
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(a) * * * The Judicial Officer
electronic filing system website is
accessible 24 hours a day at https://
usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com.
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40. The heading for part 965 is revised
to read as set forth above.
■ 41. In § 965.5, the first sentence is
revised to read as follows:
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§ 965.5
PART 963—PANDERING
33. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 963 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3008.
34. The heading for part 963 is revised
to read as set forth above.
■ 35. In § 963.3, the last sentence in
paragraph (a) and the first sentence in
paragraph (d) are revised to read as
follows:
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§ 963.3 Petition; notice of hearing; answer;
filing and copies of documents; summary
judgment.
(a) * * * The Manager will forward
each timely petition to the Recorder
through the Judicial Officer Department
electronic filing system at https://uspsjudicialoffice.journaltech.com.
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(d) * * * All documents required
under this part must be filed using the
electronic filing system (https://uspsjudicialoffice.journaltech.com) unless
the presiding officer permits otherwise.
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PART 964—WITHHELD MAIL
36. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 964 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3003, 3004;
5 U.S.C. 554.
37. The heading for part 964 is revised
to read as set forth above.
■ 38. In § 964.3, the second sentence of
paragraph (a) is revised to read as
follows:
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§ 964.3 Customer petitions; notice of
hearing; answer; summary judgment.
(a) * * * The Petition, signed by the
Petitioner or his or her attorney, shall be
filed via the Judicial Officer Electronic
filing system at https://usps-judicial
office.journaltech.com or via certified
mail to the Recorder, Judicial Officer
Department, United States Postal
Service, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite
600, Arlington, VA 22201–3078. * * *
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PART 965—MAIL DISPUTES
39. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 965 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401.
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Initial submissions by parties.
Filing website (https://usps-judicial
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Colleen Hibbert-Kapler,
Attorney, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
Within 15 days after receipt of the
Recorder’s notice, each party shall file
via the Judicial Officer electronic filing
system (https://usps-judicialoffice.
journaltech.com) 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. * * *
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PART 966—ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFSETS INITIATED AGAINST
FORMER POSTAL SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit
Program Revision; West Virginia
42. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 966 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3716; 39 U.S.C. 204,
401, 2601.
43. The heading for part 966 is revised
to read as set forth above.
■ 44. In § 966.3, the last sentence of
paragraph (j) is revised to read as
follows:
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§ 966.3
Definitions.
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(j) * * * The recorder’s telephone
number is (703) 812–1900, and the
Judicial Officer’s website is https://
about.usps.com/who/judicial/.
■ 45. In § 966.4, paragraph (c) and the
first sentence of paragraph (d)
introductory text are revised to read as
follows:
§ 966.4 Petition for a hearing and
supplement to petition.
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(c) Within thirty (30) calendar days
after the date of receipt of the
Accounting Service Center’s decision
upon reconsideration, after the
expiration of sixty (60) calendar days
after a request for reconsideration where
a reconsideration determination is not
made, or following an administrative
offset taken without prior notice and
opportunity for reconsideration
pursuant to paragraph (b)(1) of this
section, the former employee must file
a written petition electronically at
https://usps-judicialoffice.journal
tech.com, or by mail at Recorder,
Judicial Officer Department, United
States Postal Service, 2101 Wilson
Blvd., Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201–
3078.
(d) A sample petition is available
through the Judicial Officer Electronic
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 70
[EPA–R03–OAR–2024–0070; FRL–11788–
02–R3]
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to
West Virginia’s Title V Operating
Permits Program, submitted on behalf of
the state by the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection
(WVDEP). There are three components
to the revision: it restructures the title
V operating permit fees collected by
WVDEP in order to ensure that the title
V operating program is adequately
funded; it amends West Virginia’s title
V regulations to comport with Federal
permit review, public petition, and
affirmative defense requirements; and it
removes obsolete transitional language.
The EPA is approving these revisions to
the West Virginia title V program in
accordance with the requirements under
section 502 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
DATES: This final rule is effective on
August 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a
docket for this action under Docket ID
Number EPA–R03–OAR–2024–0070. All
documents in the docket are listed on
the www.regulations.gov website.
Although listed in the index, some
information is not publicly available,
e.g., confidential business information
(CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute.
Certain other material, such as
copyrighted material, is not placed on
the internet and will be publicly
available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are
available through www.regulations.gov,
or please contact the person identified
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section for additional
availability information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Yongtian He, Permits Branch (3AD10),
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Parts 951, 952, 953, 954, 955, 957, 958, 959, 960, 961, 962,
963, 964, 965, and 966
Rules of Procedure Before the Judicial Officer
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This document amends the rules of practice prescribed by the
Judicial Officer to implement a new electronic filing system and update
the rule titles.
DATES: Effective July 30, 2024.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Staff Counsel Zahava Colicelli at
(708) 812-1927.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
The Judicial Officer Department recently implemented a new
electronic filing system with an updated internet address. Changes to
the rules of practice are necessary to accommodate the new internet
address. The Judicial Officer Department has also updated the headings
of the Rules of Practice.
B. Explanation of Changes
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 951
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 952
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Section 952.4(b) is amended to update the internet address for the
electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 953
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Section 953.2 is amended to update the internet address for the
electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 954
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Section 954.4(b) is amended to update the internet address for the
electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 955
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Section 955.1(b)(1) is amended to update the internet addresses for
the Board's website and electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 957
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Section 957.3 is amended to update the internet address for the
Judicial Officer website.
Section 957.6 is amended to update the internet address for the
electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 958
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Section 958.19(b) is amended to update the internet address for the
electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 959
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Section 959.3(b) is amended to update the internet address for the
electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 960
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 961
The rule is amended to update the heading.
In Sec. 961.4, paragraphs (a) and (b) are amended to update the
internet address for the electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 962
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Section 962.22(a) is amended to update the internet address for the
electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 963
The rule is amended to update the heading.
In Sec. 963.3, paragraph (a) and (d) are amended to update the
internet address for the electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 964
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Section 964.3(a) is amended to update the internet address for the
electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 965
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Section 965.5 is amended to update the internet address for the
electronic filing system.
Amendments to 39 CFR Part 966
The rule is amended to update the heading.
Section 966.3(j) is amended to update the internet address for the
Judicial Officer website.
In Sec. 966.4, paragraphs (c) and (d) are amended to update the
internet address for the electronic filing system.
List of Subjects
39 CFR Parts 951 and 958
Administrative practice and procedure, Postal Service.
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 957
Administrative practice and procedure, Government contracts.
39 CFR Part 959
Administrative practice and procedure, Private express statute,
Privacy, Postal Service.
39 CFR Part 960
Claims, Equal access to justice, Lawyers.
39 CFR Parts 961 and 966
Administrative practice and procedure, Claims, Government
employees, Wages.
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 951, 952, 953, 954, 955, 957, 958, 959, 960, 961, 962, 963,
964, 965, and 966 as follows:
PART 951--ELIGIBILITY TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE POSTAL SERVICE
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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 951 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401.
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2. The heading for part 951 is revised to read as set forth above.
PART 952--FALSE REPRESENTATION AND LOTTERY ORDERS
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3. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 952 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001, 3005, 3012, 3016; 5 U.S.C.
554.
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4. The heading for part 952 is revised to read as set forth above.
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5. In Sec. 952.4, paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 952.4 Office business hours; electronic filing.
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(b) The Judicial Officer electronic filing system website is
accessible 24 hours a day at https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com.
PART 953--MAILABILITY
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6. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 953 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001; 5 U.S.C. 554.
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7. The heading for part 953 is revised to read as set forth above.
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8. 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://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com or with the Recorder, Judicial Officer
Department, U.S. Postal Service, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600,
Arlington, VA 22201-3078.
PART 954--DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATON OF PERIODICALS MAIL
PRIVILEGES
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9. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 954 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3685; 5 U.S.C. 554.
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10. The heading for part 954 is revised to read as set forth above.
0
11. In Sec. 954.4, paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 954.4 Office business hours; electronic filing.
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(b) The Judicial Officer electronic filing system website is
accessible 24 hours a day at https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com.
PART 955--POSTAL SERVICE BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS
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12. 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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13. The heading for part 955 is revised to read as set forth above.
0
14. In Sec. 955.1, paragraph (b)(1) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 955.1 Jurisdiction, procedure, service of documents.
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(b) * * *
(1) The Board is located at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600,
Arlington, Virginia 22201-3078. The Board's telephone number is (703)
812-1900, and its website is https://about.usps.com/who/judicial. The
Board's fax number is (703) 812-1901. The website for electronic filing
is https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com.
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PART 957--DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION FROM CONTRACTING
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15. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 957 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401.
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16. The heading for part 957 is revised to read as set forth above.
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17. In Sec. 957.3, the last sentence of paragraph (g) is revised to
read as follows:
Sec. 957.3 Definitions.
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(g) * * * The Recorder's telephone number is (703) 812-1900, fax
number is (703) 812-1901, and the Judicial Officer's website is https://about.usps.com/who/judicial/.
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18. In Sec. 957.6, the second sentence is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 957.6 Filing documents for the record.
* * * The website for electronic filing is https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com. * * *
PART 958--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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19. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 958 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001, 3018; 5 U.S.C. 554.
0
20. The heading for part 958 is revised to read as set forth above.
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21. In Sec. 958.19, the second sentence of paragraph (b) is revised to
read as follows:
Sec. 958.19 Form and filing of documents.
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(b) * * * The Judicial Officer electronic filing system website is
accessible 24 hours a day at https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com. * * *
PART 959--PRIVATE EXPRESS STATUTES
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22. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 959 continues 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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23. The heading for part 959 is revised to read as set forth above.
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24. In Sec. 959.3, paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 959.3 Office address and business hours; electronic filing.
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(b) The Judicial Officer electronic filing system website is
accessible 24 hours a day at https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com.
PART 960--EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT IN POSTAL SERVICE PROCEEDINGS
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25. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 960 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 504 (c)(1); 39 U.S.C. 204, 401 (2).
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26. The heading for part 960 is revised to read as set forth above.
PART 961--DEBT COLLECTION ACT PETITIONS AGAINST CURRENT EMPLOYEES
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27. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 961 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 5 U.S.C. 5514.
0
28. The heading for part 961 is revised to read as set forth above.
0
29. In Sec. 961.4, the first sentence of paragraph (a) and first
sentence of paragraph (b) introductory text are revised to read as
follows:
Sec. 961.4 Employee petition for a hearing.
(a) If an employee desires a hearing, prescribed by section 5 of
the Debt Collection Act, to challenge the Postal Service's
determination of the existence or amount of a debt, or to challenge the
involuntary repayment terms proposed by the Postal Service, the
employee must file a written petition electronically at https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com. * * *
(b) A sample petition is available through the Judicial Officer
Electronic Filing website (https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com). * * *
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PART 962--PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT
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30. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 962 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3801-12; 39 U.S.C. 401; 5 U.S.C. 554.
0
31. The heading for part 962 is revised to read as set forth above.
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32. In Sec. 962.22, the second sentence of paragraph (a) introductory
text is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 962.22 Form and filing of documents.
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(a) * * * The Judicial Officer electronic filing system website is
accessible 24 hours a day at https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com. * * *
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PART 963--PANDERING
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33. 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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34. The heading for part 963 is revised to read as set forth above.
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35. In Sec. 963.3, the last sentence in paragraph (a) and the first
sentence in paragraph (d) are revised to read as follows:
Sec. 963.3 Petition; notice of hearing; answer; filing and copies of
documents; summary judgment.
(a) * * * The Manager will forward each timely petition to the
Recorder through the Judicial Officer Department electronic filing
system at https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com.
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(d) * * * All documents required under this part must be filed
using the electronic filing system (https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com) unless the presiding officer permits
otherwise. * * *
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PART 964--WITHHELD MAIL
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36. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 964 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3003, 3004; 5 U.S.C. 554.
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37. The heading for part 964 is revised to read as set forth above.
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38. In Sec. 964.3, the second sentence of paragraph (a) is revised to
read as follows:
Sec. 964.3 Customer petitions; notice of hearing; answer; summary
judgment.
(a) * * * The Petition, signed by the Petitioner or his or her
attorney, shall be filed via the Judicial Officer Electronic filing
system at https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com or via certified
mail to the Recorder, Judicial Officer Department, United States Postal
Service, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078. *
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PART 965--MAIL DISPUTES
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39. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 965 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401.
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40. The heading for part 965 is revised to read as set forth above.
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41. In Sec. 965.5, the first sentence is revised 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://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com) 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. * * *
PART 966--ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSETS INITIATED AGAINST FORMER POSTAL
SERVICE EMPLOYEES
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42. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 966 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3716; 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 2601.
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43. The heading for part 966 is revised to read as set forth above.
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44. In Sec. 966.3, the last sentence of paragraph (j) is revised to
read as follows:
Sec. 966.3 Definitions.
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(j) * * * The recorder's telephone number is (703) 812-1900, and
the Judicial Officer's website is https://about.usps.com/who/judicial/.
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45. In Sec. 966.4, paragraph (c) and the first sentence of paragraph
(d) introductory text are revised to read as follows:
Sec. 966.4 Petition for a hearing and supplement to petition.
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(c) Within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of receipt of
the Accounting Service Center's decision upon reconsideration, after
the expiration of sixty (60) calendar days after a request for
reconsideration where a reconsideration determination is not made, or
following an administrative offset taken without prior notice and
opportunity for reconsideration pursuant to paragraph (b)(1) of this
section, the former employee must file a written petition
electronically at https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com, or by
mail at Recorder, Judicial Officer Department, United States Postal
Service, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201-3078.
(d) A sample petition is available through the Judicial Officer
Electronic Filing website (https://usps-judicialoffice.journaltech.com). * * *
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Colleen Hibbert-Kapler,
Attorney, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
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