# 39 CFR § 2.2: Agent for receipt of process

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 CFR § 2.2
- **Heading:** Agent for receipt of process
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 39—Postal Service > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER A—THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE > PART 2—GENERAL AND TECHNICAL PROVISIONS (ARTICLE II)

## Text

The General Counsel of the Postal Service shall act as agent for the receipt of legal process against the Postal Service, and as agent for the receipt of legal process against the Board of Governors or a member of the Board, in his or her official capacity, and all other officers and employees of the Postal Service to the extent that the process arises out of the official functions of those officers and employees. The General Counsel shall also issue public certifications concerning closed meetings of the Board as appropriate under 5 U.S.C. 552b(f).

## Nearby sections

- [39 CFR § 1.1 § 1.1 Establishment of the U.S. Postal Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-1.1.md)
- [39 CFR § 1.2 § 1.2 Delegation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-1.2.md)
- [39 CFR § 2.1 § 2.1 Office of the Board of Governors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.1.md)
- [39 CFR § 2.2 § 2.2 Agent for receipt of process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.2.md)
- [39 CFR § 2.3 § 2.3 Offices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.3.md)
- [39 CFR § 2.4 § 2.4 Seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.4.md)
- [39 CFR § 2.5 § 2.5 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.5.md)
- [39 CFR § 2.6 § 2.6 Severability, amendment, repeal, and waiver of bylaws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.6.md)
- [39 CFR § 3.1 § 3.1 Composition and responsibilities of Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.1.md)
- [39 CFR § 3.2 § 3.2 Compensation of Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.2.md)
- [39 CFR § 3.3 § 3.3 Matters reserved for decision by the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.3.md)
- [39 CFR § 3.4 § 3.4 Matters reserved for decision by the Governors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.4.md)
- [39 CFR § 3.5 § 3.5 Delegation of authority by Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.5.md)
- [39 CFR § 3.6 § 3.6 Information furnished to Board—financial and operating reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.6.md)

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