Notice2026-18296
Complaint
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Published
September 9, 2026
Issuing agencies
Postal Regulatory Commission
Abstract
The Commission is appointing a presiding officer to set a procedural schedule and conduct limited discovery for the purpose of determining disputed issues of law and fact related to alleged discrimination against Carl D. Wilson (Complainant). This document takes certain administrative steps.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 173 (Wednesday, September 9, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 57392]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18296]
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
[Docket No. C2026-25; Order No. 9714]
Complaint
AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission is appointing a presiding officer to set a
procedural schedule and conduct limited discovery for the purpose of
determining disputed issues of law and fact related to alleged
discrimination against Carl D. Wilson (Complainant). This document
takes certain administrative steps.
ADDRESSES: Documents can be accessed electronically through the
Commission's website at <a href="https://www.prc.gov">https://www.prc.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at
202-789-6820.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. Background
II. Ordering Paragraphs
I. Background
This complaint stems from a dispute between the Postal Service and
Complainant regarding delivery of mail to his home. Complainant asserts
three causes of action in his Complaint. Specifically, Count I alleges
that the Postal Service has breached a settlement agreement between the
parties. Count II alleges that the Postal Service violated 39 U.S.C.
403(1) by failing to maintain an efficient system of sorting and
delivering the mail. Count III alleges that the Postal Service violated
39 U.S.C. 403(c) by discriminating against him in the delivery of his
mail.
Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3662(b), the Commission concludes that
Complainant has raised sufficient issues of material law and fact as to
Count III. The Commission shall dismiss Counts I and II.
The Commission appoints a presiding officer to preside over the
conduct of the proceedings, including but not limited to scheduling,
discovery, potential hearings, and briefing in this matter. The
Commission finds good cause to waive the appointment of an officer of
the Commission designated to represent the interests of the general
public in this proceeding as required by 39 CFR 3022.30(c) because the
violations alleged in the Complaint pertain solely to Complainant
rather than the general public.
II. Ordering Paragraphs
It is ordered:
1. The Commission finds that Complainant's Formal Complaint for
Systemic Breach of Settlement Agreement and Violation of Service
Standards, filed July 16, 2026, raises material issues of law and fact.
2. Complainant's Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Filing and
Notice of Ongoing Severe Mail Misrouting as Substantive Evidence, filed
July 16, 2026, is granted.
3. The Motion of the Rural Carrier Protection & Accountability
Alliance for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Opposition to Postal
Service Moton to Dismiss, filed August 6, 2026, is granted.
4. The Complainant's Motion for Leave to Reply, and Reply to
Respondent's Opposition to the Motion to Strike, filed August 26, 2026,
is granted.
5. The Pro Se Complainant's Motion to Strike Respondent's Untimely
Motion to Dismiss, and Alternate Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss,
filed August 13, 2026, is denied.
6. The United States Postal Service Motion to Dismiss, August 5,
2026, is granted except for the claim related to the alleged violation
of 39 U.S.C. 403(c), for which it is denied.
7. Pursuant to 39 CFR 3010.106, the Commission appoints Joseph K.
Press as presiding officer in this proceeding.
8. Pursuant to 39 CFR 3022.12(b) and 3022.14, the Postal Service is
directed to file an answer to the Complaint within 10 days of this
Order.
9. After the Postal Service files its answer, the presiding officer
shall set a procedural schedule, which will incorporate an opportunity
for the parties to pursue settlement.
10. The presiding officer shall, pursuant to 39 CFR 3010.335,
provide a public written intermediate decision including findings of
fact and conclusions of law on the issues raised in this proceeding.
11. In accordance with 39 CFR 3022.41, if a complaint is resolved
informally, in whole or in part, subsequent to Commission action under
39 CFR 3022.30(a)(1), the Complainant must promptly file: (1) a
statement explaining the resolution; and (2) a motion to dismiss or
amend the complaint based on the resolution.
12. The Commission dockets staff shall make Complainant's Motion
for Leave to File a Supplemental Filing and Notice of Ongoing Severe
Mail Misrouting as Substantive Evidence and Formal Request for
Reasonable Accommodations/Section 508 Waiver of Electronic Filing
Requirements, both filed by Complainant on July 16, 2026, publicly
available on the dockets system.
13. This Order, or an abstract thereof, shall be published in the
Federal Register.
By the Commission.
Mallory Richards,
Attorney-Advisor.
[FR Doc. 2026-18296 Filed 9-8-26; 8:45 am]
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