[United States Government Manual] [May 31, 1996] [Pages 649-650] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]POSTAL RATE COMMISSION 1333 H Street NW., Washington, DC 20268-0001 Phone, 202-789-6800. Fax, 202-789-6861 Chairman Edward J. Gleiman Special Counsel James Pierce Myers Vice Chairman W.H. LeBlanc III Special Assistant John B. Keeley Commissioner George W. Haley Special Assistant Irvin H. Bromall Commissioner H. Edward Quick, Jr. Special Assistant Janet L. Greene Commissioner (vacancy) Special Assistant (vacancy) Special Assistant to the Commission Robert W. Mitchell Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary Margaret P. Crenshaw Legal Advisor Stephen L. Sharfman Director, Office of Rates, Analysis and Robert Cohen Planning Assistant Director, Office of William Ferguson Rates, Analysis and Planning Director, Office of the Consumer Advocate W. Gail Willette Assistant Director, Office of the E. Rand Costich Consumer Advocate Personnel Officer Cyril J. Pittack [For the Postal Rate Commission statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 39, Part 3002] ________________________________________________________________________ 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, [[Page 650]] and problems of national scope regarding postal services. Additionally, the Commission has appellate jurisdiction to review Postal Service determinations to close or consolidate small post offices. 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 Information Service The Commission maintains an electronic bulletin board that provides information on documents or data provided by or to the Commission on current proceedings in electronic format. Phone (modem), 202-789-6891. Reading Room Facilities for inspection and copying of records that are available to the public are located in Suite 300, 1333 H Street NW., 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. ________________________________________________________________________