[United States Government Manual]
[September 15, 2009]
[Pages 492-493]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

901 New York Avenue NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268-0001
Phone, 202-789-6800. Fax, 202-789-6861. Internet, www.prc.gov.
CHAIRMAN                                          Dan G. Blair
Vice Chairman                                     Nanci E. Langley
Commissioners                                     Mark Acton, Ruth Y. 
                                                          Goldway, Tony 
                                                          Hammond
Executive Assistant to the Chairman               Diane Baker
Chief of Staff                                    Tricia Hollis
Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary        Steven W. Williams
General Counsel                                   Stephen L. Sharfman
Director, Office of Accountability and            John D. Waller
        Compliance
Director, Office of Public Affairs and            Ann Fisher
        Government Relations
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and           Garry Sikora
        Personnel Officer
Inspector General                                 John F. Callender

[For the Postal Regulatory Commission statement of organization, see the 
        Code of Federal Regulations, Title 39, Part 3002]

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The Postal Regulatory Commission develops and implements a modern system 
of postal rate regulation.
The Postal Regulatory Commission is the successor agency to the Postal 
Rate Commission, which was created by the Postal Reorganization Act, as 
amended (39 U.S.C. 3601-3604). The Commission was established as an 
independent

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agency in the executive branch of Government by the Postal 
Accountability and Enhancement Act (39 U.S.C. 101 note). 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. It considers complaints received from interested persons 
relating to United States Postal Service rates, regulations, and 
services. The Commission also has certain reporting obligations, 
including a report on universal postal service and the postal monopoly.

Sources of Information

Employment  The Commission's programs require attorneys, economists, 
statisticians, accountants, industrial engineers, marketing specialists, 
and administrative and clerical personnel to fulfill its 
responsibilities. 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. Email can be sent to 
the Commission at [email protected] and [email protected].
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 200, 901 New York Avenue 
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 Regulatory Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure governing the conduct of proceedings 
before the Commission may be found in parts 3001, 3010, 3015, 3020, 
3030, 3031, and 3060 of title 39 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

For further information, contact the Secretary, Postal Regulatory 
Commission, 901 New York Avenue NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268-
0001. Phone, 202-789-6840. Internet, www.prc.gov.

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