[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2005] [Pages 506-507] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 506]] POSTAL RATE COMMISSION 1333 H Street NW., Washington, DC 20268-0001 Phone, 202-789-6800. Fax, 202-789-6886. Internet, www.prc.gov. Chairman George A. Omas Vice Chairman Tony Hammond Commissioners Dana B. Covington, Sr., Ruth Y. Goldway, Dawn A. Tisdale Special Assistant to the Chairman Mark Acton Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary Steven W. Williams General Counsel Stephen L. Sharfman Director, Office of Rates, Analysis and Planning John D. Waller Director, Office of the Consumer Advocate Shelley S. Dreifuss Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Garry Sikora Personnel Officer [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, and conducts hearings and issues recommended decisions and reports to the Postal Service on complaints received from interested persons relating to postage rates, postal classifications, and problems of national scope regarding postal services. It has appellate jurisdiction to review Postal Service determinations to close or consolidate small post offices. The Commission also prepares an annual report on international mail. 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. E-mail can be sent to the Commission at [email protected] and [email protected]. [[Page 507]] 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 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. Internet, www.prc.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------