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Agency Scheme: 
Level: 
Appeal Level One
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Appeals: Basic Structure
Appeal Office (local name): 
Commission
Appeal Office (global name): 
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions issued by this appellate office?: 
No
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 
Appeal level to Postal Regulatory Commission's complaint-processing scheme. Complaints can come from a variety of sources, including: employees, labor groups, customers, etc. Review by Commission will only happen under extraordinary circumstances.
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Which party (or parties) is/are permitted to file appeals with this office?: 
Either
Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations): 
39 CFR 3001.32; 39 CFR 3001.10-11
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
Is factual development permitted at the appellate hearing as a means of supplementing the record from below?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing Procedure
Who has authority to issue final decisions on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
Adjudication Officer
If "Other/Varies by Case," please specify: 
Commission
PROCESS & PROCEDURE
Comments/Notes on Appellate Process & Procedures (Optional): 
Appeals can be certified by presiding officer. "The presiding officer shall not certify an appeal unless the officer finds that (i) the ruling involves an important question of law or policy concerning which there is substantial ground for difference of opinion and (ii) an immediate appeal from the ruling will materially advance the ultimate termination of the proceeding or subsequent review will be an inadequate remedy." 39 CFR 3001.32(b)(1)
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified