§ 230.31 Definitions.

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Title 39—Postal Service > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER D—ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION > PART 230—OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL > Subpart C—Rules of Procedure Relating to the Disposition of Stolen Mail Matter and Property Acquired by the Office Of Inspector General for Use as Evidence

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The following definitions apply to this subpart:

(a) Apparent. That which is clear, plain, and evident.

(b) Owner. The person recognized by the law as having ultimate control over and the right to use property.

(c) Claimant. A person who submits a claim for abandoned or other unclaimed property.

(d) Ruling official. The official who has the authority to grant or deny a claim for abandoned or other unclaimed property, typically the Executive Special Agent in Charge of the Area Field Office where the property is located, or a designee.

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§ 230.31 Definitions. · 39 CFR § 230.31 | Frix