View all text of Subpart D [§ 3010.150 - § 3010.170]
§ 3010.151 - Notices and orders initiating proceeding.
(a) Upon a finding that a matter is properly before the Commission, the Commission shall issue a notice and order initiating the proceeding to consider that matter. The rules in this section apply to all proceedings except for:
(1) Proceedings to consider certain negotiated service agreements, which are noticed pursuant to § 3010.152; and
(2) Proceedings to consider the appeal of a Postal Service determination to close or consolidate post office, pursuant to part 3021 of this chapter.
(b) The notice and order shall:
(1) Describe the general nature of the proceeding, i.e., a complaint, a rulemaking, a change in rates, a change in the product lists, a change in the nature of postal services, etc.;
(2) Identify the person(s) requesting the initiation of the docket, if applicable;
(3) Refer to the legal authority under which the proceeding is to be conducted;
(4) Provide a sufficient description of the matter being considered such that the reader is informed of the substance of the proceeding, and provide direction as to where further information may be obtained;
(5) Establish the docket under which the proceeding will be conducted;
(6) Assign a Public Representative to represent the interests of the public, when required;
(7) Describe how interested persons may participate in the proceeding;
(8) Establish procedural deadlines, if known; and
(9) Include such other information as the Commission deems appropriate.
(c) For proceedings docketed for a hearing on the record pursuant to subpart F of this part, the notice and order shall also:
(1) Specify the date by which notices of intervention and requests for hearing must be filed;
(2) Specify the date, time, and place of a prehearing conference or first public hearing, if known; and
(3) Include the procedural schedule provided for under § 3020.110 of this chapter in proceedings to consider changes in the nature of postal services pursuant to part 3020 of this chapter.
(d) The document shall be published in the