al Postmaster General and the General Counsel;

(7) Has authority to concur with the head of a procuring activity in his Region to determine appropriate action on protests against the award of a contract under Postal Contracting Manual, sec. 2-407.8(c), as amended from time to time;

(8) As directed by the General Counsel, assists labor attorneys of the Postal Service in connection with labor disputes and related matters;

(9) Conducts administrative hearings pursuant to 39 CFR Part 916 and renders decisions on alleged violations of the pandering statue, 39 U.S.C. 3008;

(10) Acts as counsel for the Postal Service in litigation to garnishee employee wages;

(11) Rules on delivery of disputed mail;

(12) Furnishes legal advice and opinions to the Regional Postmaster General under the Code of Ethical Conduct for Postal Employees, 39 CFR Part 447, and assists in the administration of that Code;

(13) Furnishes legal advice and opinions to regional officials in the application of statutes and regulations pertaining to the admissibility and classification of mail;

(14) Acts as agent on behalf of the Regional Postmaster General and other regional headquarters officials for the receipt of legal process resulting from the performance of their official functions;

(15) As directed by the General Counsel, provides legal services in connection with denials and revocations of second-class mailing privileges in regional proceedings before administrative law judges and the Judicial Officer; and

(16) Except in labor relations matters, acts as liaison with U.S. Attorneys in suits against the U.S. Postal Service.

(c) The Regional Postmaster General shall not change the duties and responsibilities of the Regional Counsel without the prior approval of the General Counsel.

§ 225.10 District Managers.

(a) Each District Manager reports to the Regional Postmaster General, and

is responsible for managing and directing his staff and the managers of management sectional centers in the implementation of Postal Service programs and policies, to assure effective and efficient mail processing and delivery operations within the district.

(b) Each District Manager:

(1) Provides policy and program direction for all support activities and operating facilities;

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(2) Evaluates the operations postal installations and modifies operational procedures if required;

(3) Directs the preparation and administration of his budget;

(4) Guides the preparation of operating plans and approves and implements these plans;

(5) Provides direction and control of retail sales and delivery programs;

(6) Provides direction and control of distribution activities;

(7) Provides policy guidance for capital requirements;

(8) Provides direction and control of bulk mail center operations within the district (except those functions and powers reserved to the region and headquarters).

(9) Implements management development programs established by Headquarters.

[41 FR 3470, Jan. 23, 1976, as amended at 43 FR 29119, July 6, 1978]

§ 225.11 Bulk mail center managers.

(a) Each bulk mail center manager reports to the district manager of the district in which the center is located (except the general manager, New York international and bulk mail center who reports to the regional postmaster general), and is responsible for managing and directing the operation of a bulk mail center in the implementation of Postal Service programs and policies to assure effective and efficient processing and transportation of bulk mail within the bulk mail center service area, and in areas where its operations affect other bulk mail centers in the network.

(b) Each manager:

(1) Provides policy and program direction for all support activities and operations within the bulk mail center;

(2) Manages the operations of the bulk mail center, evaluates performance, and modifies operational procedures, if required;

(3) Directs the preparation and administration of his budget;

(4) Prepares operating plans for bulk mail operations within the assigned area, and implements the plans as approved by the Region and Headquarters;

(5) Guides bulk mail distribution activities within the service area;

(6) Develops and justifies capital requirements;

(7) Implements management development programs established by

Headquarters; and

(8) Implements employee and labor relations policies and programs within the bulk mail centers.

[41 FR 3470, Jan. 23, 1976, as amended at 43 FR 29119, July 6, 1978]

PART 226-POSTAL DATA CENTERS

§ 226.1 Postal Data Centers.

Postal Data Centers, headed by directors, who report to the Director, Office of Data Processing, are responsible for:

(a) Accounting, accounts payable, payroll, money order disbursing, claims and loss settlement, and other financial services;

(b) Systems analysis, computer programming, and other systems development activities;

(c) Data preparation, data processing, teleprocessing, and other computer services.

(39 U.S.C. 401)

[48 FR 30112, June 30, 1983]

Inspection Service Requirements

PART 231-PROTECTION OF POST OFFICES

Sec.

231.1 Responsibility.

231.2 Security Control Officer.

§ 231.1 Responsibility.

(a) The protection of mail, postal funds, and property is a responsibility of every postal employee.

(b) The Chief Postal Inspector is designated as the Security Officer for the U.S. Postal Service. That official is responsible for the issuance of instructions and regulations pertaining to security requirements within the Postal Service.

(39 U.S.C. 401)

[36 FR 4762, Mar. 12, 1971]

§ 231.2 Security Control Officer.

The postmaster or a supervisor designated by the postmaster shall act as Security Control Officer for each post office. The Security Control Officer shall be responsible for the general security of the post office, its stations and branches, in accordance with rules and regulations issued by the Chief Postal Inspector.

(39 U.S.C. 401)

[36 FR 4762, Mar. 12, 1971]

PART 232-CONDUCT ON POSTAL PROPERTY

§ 232.1 Conduct on postal property.

(a) Applicability. This section applies to all real property under the charge and control of the Postal Service, to all tenant agencies, and to all persons entering in or on such property. This section shall be posted and kept posted at a conspicuous place on all such property.

(b) Recording presence. Except as otherwise ordered, properties shall be closed to the public after normal working hours. Properties shall also be closed to the public in emergency situations and at such other times as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of business. Admission to properties during periods when such properties are closed to the public will be limited to authorized individuals who may be required to sign the register and display identification documents when requested by security force personnel or other authorized individuals.

(c) Preservation of property. Improperly disposing of rubbish, spitting, creating any hazard to persons or things, throwing articles of any kind from a building, climbing upon the roof or any part of a building, or willfully destroying, damaging, or removing any

property or any part thereof, is prohibited.

(d) Conformity with signs and directions. All persons in and on property shall comply with official signs of a prohibitory or directory nature, and with the directions of security force personnel or other authorized individuals.

(e) Disturbances. Disorderly conduct, or conduct which creates loud and unusual noise, or which obstructs the usual use of entrances, foyers, corridors, offices, elevators, stairways, and parking lots, or which otherwise tends to impede or disturb the public employees in the performance of their duties, or which otherwise impedes or disturbs the general public in transacting business or obtaining the services provided on property, is prohibited.

(f) Gambling. Participating in games for money or other personal property, the operation of gambling devices, the conduct of a lottery or pool, or the selling or purchasing of lottery tickets, is prohibited on postal premises. This prohibition does not apply to the vending or exchange of State Lottery tickets at vending facilities operated by licensed blind persons where such lotteries are authorized by state law. (See Domestic Mail Manual 123.351 and 123.42; Administrative Support Manual 221.42; Regional Instructions, Part 782, section IV G 2c.)

(g) Alcoholic beverages and drugs. The entering on property, or the operating of a motor vehicle on property, by a person under the influence of alcoholic beverage or any drug which has been defined as a "controlled substance" is prohibited. The sale or use of any "controlled substance" (except as medically approved) or alcoholic beverage on postal premises is prohibited. The term "controlled substance" is defined in section 802 of title 21, U.S.C.

(h) Soliciting, electioneering, collecting debts, vending, and advertising. (1) Soliciting alms and contributions, campaigning for election to any public office, collecting private debts, commercial soliciting and vending, and displaying or distributing commercial advertising on postal premises are prohibited. This prohibition does not apply to:

(i) Commercial activities performed under contract with the Postal Service or pursuant to the provisions of the Randolph-Sheppard Act;

(ii) Posting notices on bulletin boards as authorized in § 243.2(a) of this chapter;

(iii) The solicitation of Postal Service and other Federal military and civilian personnel for contributions by recognized agencies as authorized by the Manual on Fund Raising Within the the Federal Service, issued by the Chairman of the U.S. Civil Service Commission under Executive Order 10927 of March 13, 1961.

(2) Solicitations and other actions which are prohibited by paragraph (h)(1) of this section when conducted on Postal Service property should not be directed by mail or telephone to postal employees on Postal Service property. The Postal Service will not accept or distribute mail or accept telephone calls directed to its employees which are believed to be contrary to paragraph (h)(1) of this section.

(i) Photographs for news, advertising, or commercial purposes. Except as prohibited by official signs or the directions of security force personnel or other authorized personnel, or a Federal court order or rule, photographs for news purposes may be taken in entrances, lobbies, foyers, corridors, or auditoriums when used for public meetings. Other photographs may be taken only with the permission of the local postmaster or installation head.

(j) Dogs and other animals. Dogs, except seeing-eye dogs, and other animals, shall not be brought upon property for other than official purposes.

(k) Vehicular and pedestrian traffic. (1) Drivers of all vehicles in or on property shall drive in a careful and safe manner at all times and shall comply with the signals and directions of security force personnel, other authorized individuals, and all posted traffic signs.

(2) The blocking of entrances, driveways, walks, loading platforms, or fire hydrants in or on property is prohibited.

(3) Parking without authority, parking in unauthorized locations or in locations reserved for other persons, or continuously in excess of 18 hours

without permission, or contrary to the direction of posted signs is prohibited. This section may be supplemented by the postmaster or installation head from time to time by the issuance and posting of specific traffic directives as may be required. When so issued and posted such directives shall have the same force and effect as if made a part hereof.

(1) Weapons and explosives. No person while on property shall carry firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed, except for official purposes.

(m) Nondiscrimination. There shall be no discrimination by segregation or otherwise against any person or persons because of race, creed, color, sex, or national origin, in furnishing, or by refusing to furnish to such person or persons the use of any facility of a public nature, including all services, privileges, accommodations, and activities provided thereby on property.

(n) Conduct with regard to meetings of the Board of Governors. (1) Without the permission of the chairman no person may participate in, film, televise, or broadcast any portion of any meeting of the Board or any subdivision or committee of the Board. Any person may electronically record or photograph a meeting, as long as that action does not tend to impede or disturb the members of the Board in the performance of their duties, or members of the public while attempting to attend or observe a meeting.

(2) Disorderly conduct, or conduct which creates loud or unusual noise, obstructs the ordinary use of entrances, foyers, corridors, offices, meeting rooms, elevators, stairways, or parking lots, or otherwise tends to impede or disturb the members of the Board in the performance of their duties, or members of the public while attempting to attend or observe a meeting of the Board or of any subdivision, or committee of the Board, is prohibited.

(3) Any person who violates paragraph (n) (1) or (2) of this section may, in addition to being subject to the penalties prescribed in paragraph (p) of this section, be removed from and barred from reentering postal

property during the meeting with respect to which the violation occurred.

(4) A copy of the rules of this section governing conduct on postal property, including the rules of this paragraph appropriately highlighted, shall be posted in prominent locations at the public entrances to postal property and outside the meeting room at any meeting of the Board of Governors or of any subdivision or committee of the Board.

(0) Depositing literature. Depositing or posting handbills, flyers, pamphlets, signs, poster, placards, or other literature, except official postal and other Governmental notices and announcements, on the grounds, walks, driveways, parking and maneuvering areas, exteriors of buildings and other structures, or on the floors, walls, stairs, racks, counters, desks, writing tables, window-ledges, or furnishings in interior public areas on postal premises, is prohibited. This prohibition does not apply to:

(1) Posting notices on bulletin boards as authorized in § 243.2(a) of this chapter;

(2) Interior space assigned to tenants for their exclusive use.

(3) Posting of notices by U.S. Government-related organizations such as the Inaugural Committee as defined in 36 U.S.C. 721.

(p) Penalties and other law. (1) Alleged violations of these rules and regulations are heard, and the penalties prescribed herein are imposed, either in a Federal district court or by a Federal magistrate in accordance with applicable court rules. Questions regarding such rules should be directed to the regional counsel for the region involved.

(2) Whoever shall be found guilty of violating the rules and regulations in this section while on property under the charge and control of the Postal Service is subject to fine of not more than $50 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both. Nothing contained in these rules and regulations shall be construed to abrogate any other Federal laws or regulations of any State and local laws and regulations applicable to any area in which the property is situated.

(q) Enforcement. (1) Members of the U.S. Postal Service security force shall exercise the powers of special policemen provided by 40 U.S.C. 318 and shall be responsible for enforcing the regulations in this section in a manner that will protect Postal Service property.

(2) Local postmasters and installation heads may, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 318b and with the approval of the chief postal inspector or his designee, enter into agreements with State and local enforcement agencies to insure that these rules and regulations are enforced in a manner that will protect Postal Service property.

(39 U.S.C. 401, 3061; 40 U.S.C. 318, 318a, 318b, 318c; Pub. L. 92-351, Title IV; 39 U.S.C. 401(2), 403(b)(3))

[37 FR 24346, Nov. 16, 1972, as amended at 38 FR 27824, Oct. 9, 1973; 41 FR 23955, June 14, 1976; 42 FR 17443, Apr. 1, 1977; 43 FR 38825, Aug. 31, 1978; 46 FR 898, Jan. 5, 1981. Redesignated and amended at 46 FR 34330, July 1, 1981; 47 FR 32113, July 26, 1982]

AUTHORITY: 39 U.S.C. 401, 402, 404, 410, unless otherwise noted.

§ 233.1 Arrest and subpena powers of postal inspectors.

(a) Authorization. Postal Inspectors are authorized to perform the following functions in connection with any matter within their respective official duties as established by the Chief Postal Inspector.

(1) Serve warrants and subpenas issued under the authority of the United States;

(2) Make arrests without warrant for offenses against the United States committed in their presence; and

(3) Make arrests without warrant for felonies cognizable under the laws of the United States if they have reason

able grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such a felony.

(b) Limitations. The powers granted by paragraph (a) of this section shall be exercised only in the enforcement of laws regarding property of the United States in the custody of the Postal Service, including property of the Postal Service, the use of the mails, and other postal offenses.

[36 FR 4762, Mar. 12, 1971, as amended at 38 FR 19124, July 18, 1973. Redesignated at 46 FR 34330, July 1, 1981]

§ 233.2

Circulars and rewards.

(a) Wanted circulars. The Inspection Service issues wanted circulars to assist in locating and arresting fugitive postal offenders. Post these circulars in the most conspicuous place in the post office lobby and in other prominent places. Post near the Notice of Reward sign. Telephone or telegraph immediately to the postal inspector in charge any information on the possible location of the person wanted. Remove and destroy circulars immediately when notified of their cancellation or when the circular is not listed in the periodic Postal Bulletin notices of current wanted circulars.

(b) Rewards. (1) Rewards will be paid in the amounts and under the conditions stated in Notice 96, Notice of Reward, for the arrest and conviction of persons for the following postal offenses:

(i) Robbery or attempted robbery. (ii) Mailing bombs, explosives, poison, or controlled substances. (iii) Post office burglary.

(iv) Stealing or unlawful possession of mail or money or property of the United States under the custody or control of the Postal Service, including property of the Postal Service.

(v) Destroying, obstructing or tarding the passage of mail.

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(vi) Altering, counterfeiting, forging, unlawful uttering or passing of postal money orders; or the unlawful use, counterfeiting or forgery of postage stamps or other postage; or the use, sale or possession with intent to use or sell, any forged or counterfeited postage stamp or other postage.

(vii) Assault on postal employee.