Code of Federal Regulations Title 39 - Postal Service
Title 39 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Postal Service
Title 39 of the CFR outlines the rules and regulations governing the United States Postal Service (USPS). It supports the operations, policies, and administrative procedures of the USPS and implements provisions from Title 39 of the U.S. Code, which is the statutory basis for the Postal Service.
Primary Focus:
To regulate the operation, services, rates, and personnel policies of the USPS, and ensure that postal services are delivered efficiently, affordably, and equitably.
Administering Agency:
United States Postal Service (USPS)
Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) (independent agency for rate and service regulation)
Key Parts of Title 39:
Parts 1–10: Organization and General Procedures
Part 1 – Postal Policy and Definitions
Part 2 – Organization (Board of Governors, Postmaster General)
Part 3 – Reserved for future use
Part 4 – Official Seal and Emblems
Part 6 – Debarment and Suspension (vendor restrictions)
Parts 10–29: Administrative and Procedural Rules
Part 10 – Standards of Conduct for Employees
Part 20 – International Mail Manual (mailing to foreign countries)
Part 26 – Nondiscrimination in Programs Receiving Federal Assistance
Part 27 – Protection of Handicapped Individuals
Parts 100–300: Postal Regulatory Commission Rules
Part 3001 – Rules of Practice and Procedure
Part 3010–3055 – Market-dominant and competitive product pricing and services
Part 3020 – Mail Classification Schedules
Key Topics Covered:
USPS internal organization and operations
Mail classes and delivery standards
Postage rates and product classifications
Vendor and contractor policies
Ethical standards for postal employees
Consumer protection and claims procedures
Non-discrimination and accessibility
International mail regulations
Rate-setting and service accountability (under PRC)
Examples of Practical Applications:
How postage rates are set and challenged
Employee conduct and ethics investigations
Standards for mailing hazardous or restricted items
International mailing procedures and customs declarations
Consumer complaints and refund rules
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