Within 30 days of being served the Postal Service’s Complaint alleging liability under 39 U.S.C. § 3018, the respondent may request a hearing by filing a written Hearing Petition with the Recorder. The respondent’s Petition must include the following:

Terms Used In 39 CFR 958.3

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.

(a) The words “Petition for Hearing Related to Prohibitions Regarding the Mailing of Hazardous Material” or other words reasonably identifying it as such;

(b) The name of the respondent as well as his or her work and home addresses, and work and home telephone numbers; and other address and telephone number where the respondent may be contacted about the hearing proceedings;

(c) The date on which the respondent received the Complaint issued by the Determining Official;

(d) A statement indicating whether the respondent requests an oral hearing or a decision solely on the written record;

(e) If the respondent requests an oral hearing, a statement proposing a city for the hearing site, with justification for holding the hearing in that city, as well as recommended dates for the hearing; and

(f) A statement admitting or denying each of the allegations of liability made in the Complaint, and stating any defense on which the respondent intends to rely.