# 65 FR 14229: Procedures for the Issuance of Administrative Subpoenas Under 39 U.S.C. 3016 > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_00-6092 ## Section - **Citation:** 65 FR 14229 - **Heading:** Procedures for the Issuance of Administrative Subpoenas Under 39 U.S.C. 3016 - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Federal Register / Vol. 65 / 65 FR 14229 ## Text POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 913 Procedures for the Issuance of Administrative Subpoenas Under 39 U.S.C. 3016 AGENCY: Postal Service. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Postal Service proposes to establish procedures for the issuance of administrative subpoenas in investigations of false representations and lotteries under 39 U.S.C. 3005(a). These subpoenas will require the production of records which contain evidence considered relevant or material in such investigations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 17, 2000. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be mailed to Civil Practice Section, U.S. Postal Service Law Department, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20260-1135. Copies of all written comments will be available for inspection and photocopying between 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth P. Martin, (202) 268-3022. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Deceptive Mail Prevention and Enforcement Act, Pub. L. No. 106-168, 113 Stat. 1806, enacted on December 12, 1999, generally provides for the amendment of chapter 30 of title 39, United States Code, to provide for the nonmailability of certain deceptive matter relating to sweepstakes, skill contests, and facsimile checks as well as amending provisions relating to administrative procedures and orders and adding civil penalties relating to such matters. The Deceptive Mail Prevention and Enforcement Act enacted new 39 U.S.C. 3016 to grant the Postmaster General authority to issue administrative subpoenas requiring the production of any records (including books, papers, documents, and other tangible things which constitute or contain evidence) which the Postmaster General considers relevant or material in any investigation conducted under 39 U.S.C. 3005(a), dealing with false representations and lotteries. The Act also authorizes new administrative civil penalties VE SUBPOENAS UNDER 39 U.S.C. 3016 Sec. 913.1 Subpoena authority. 913.2 Service. 913.3 Enforcement. 913.4 Disclosure. Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 404, 3005, 3016. § 913.1 Subpoena authority. (a) General. The General Counsel is responsible for the issuance of subpoenas in investigations conducted under 39 U.S.C. 3005(a), with authority to delegate that function to a Deputy General Counsel. (b) Production of records. A subpoena issued by the General Counsel may require the production of any records (including computer records, books, papers, documents, and other tangible things which constitute or contain evidence) which the General Counsel considers relevant or material to an investigation. (c) Requests for subpoenas. (1) A request for a subpoena shall be submitted to the Office of the General Counsel by a Postal Inspector, Inspector Attorney, or other individual specifically authorized by the Postal Inspection Service to submit such a request, after appropriate review by an Inspector In Charge or that person's designee. (2) A request for a subpoena shall state the specific case, with an individual or entity identified as the subject, in which the subpoena is requested. (3) A request for a subpoena shall contain a description of the records requested, and shall state how they are relevant or material to the investigation. (4) The General Counsel, in his or her discretion, may require the requesting (d) Form and issuance. Every subpoena shall cite 39 U.S.C. 3016 as the authority under which it is issued, and shall command each person to whom it is directed to produce specified records at a time and place therein specified. The General Counsel shall sign the subpoena and enter the name of the individual or entity to whom it is directed. § 913.2 Service. (a) Service within the United States. A subpoena issued under this section may be served by a person designated under 18 U.S.C. 3061 at any place within the territorial jurisdiction of any court of the United States. records at a time and place therein specified. The General Counsel shall sign the subpoena and enter the name of the individual or entity to whom it is directed. § 913.2 Service. (a) Service within the United States. A subpoena issued under this section may be served by a person designated under 18 U.S.C. 3061 at any place within the territorial jurisdiction of any court of the United States. (b) Foreign service. Any such subpoena may be served upon any person who is not to be found within the territorial jurisdiction of any court of the United States, in such manner as the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure describe for service in a foreign country. To the extent that the courts of the United States may assert jurisdiction over such person consistent with due process, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia shall have the same jurisdiction to take any action respecting compliance with this section by such person that such court would have if such person were personally within the jurisdiction of such court. (c) Service on business persons. Service of any such subpoena may be made upon a partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity by— (1) Delivering a duly executed copy thereof to any partner, executive officer, managing agent, or general agent thereof, or to any agent thereof authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process on behalf of such partnership, corporation, association, or entity; (2) Delivering a duly executed copy thereof to the principal office or place of business of the partnership, corporation, association, or entity; or (3) Depositing such copy in the United States mails, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, duly addressed to such partnership, corporation, association, or entity at its principal office or place of business. tion, or entity; (2) Delivering a duly executed copy thereof to the principal office or place of business of the partnership, corporation, association, or entity; or (3) Depositing such copy in the United States mails, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, duly addressed to such partnership, corporation, association, or entity at its principal office or place of business. (d) Service on natural persons. Service of any subpoena may be made upon any natural person by— (1) Delivering a duly executed copy to the person to be served; or (2) Depositing such copy in the United States mails, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, duly addressed to such person at his residence or principal office or place of business. (e) Verified return. A verified return by the individual serving any such subpoena setting forth the manner of such service shall be proof of such service. In the case of service by registered or certified mail, such return shall be accompanied by the return post office receipt of delivery of such subpoena. § 913.3 Enforcement. (a) In general. Whenever any person, partnership, corporation, association, or entity fails to comply with any subpoena duly served upon him, the General Counsel may request that the Attorney General seek enforcement of the subpoena in the district court of the United States for any judicial district in which such person resides, is found, or transacts business (or in the case of a person outside the territorial jurisdiction of any district court, the district court for the District of Columbia), and serve upon such person a petition for an order of such court for the enforcement of this part. eek enforcement of the subpoena in the district court of the United States for any judicial district in which such person resides, is found, or transacts business (or in the case of a person outside the territorial jurisdiction of any district court, the district court for the District of Columbia), and serve upon such person a petition for an order of such court for the enforcement of this part. (b) Jurisdiction. Whenever any petition is filed in any district court of the United States under this section, such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter so presented, and to enter such order or orders as may be required to carry into effect the provisions of this section. Any final order entered shall be subject to appeal under 28 U.S.C. 1291. Any disobedience of any final order entered under this section by any court may be punished as contempt. § 913.4 Disclosure. Any documentary material provided pursuant to any subpoena issued under this section shall be exempt from disclosure under 5 U.S.C. 552. Stanley F. Mires, Chief Counsel, Legislative. 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