§ 447.61. General.
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/us/cfr/t39/s§ 447.61·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)An employee shall report immediately to the General Counsel, U.S. Postal Service, Washington, DC 20260:
(1)Any instance in which a person either within or outside the Postal Service uses or attempts to use a bribe, undue influence, or coercion to induce or attempt to induce the employee to act or neglect to act in regard to his official responsibilities; and
(2)Any information that causes him to believe that there has been a violation of a Federal criminal statute or any law or regulation directly or indirectly related to the responsibilities of the Postal Service. A copy of a report made under this paragraph shall also be sent by the employee to the Chief Postal Inspector, Washington, DC 20260. The report shall be sent in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Limited Official Use---To Be Opened by Addressee Only". \[39 FR 1990, Jan. 16, 1974. Redesignated at 60 FR 47245, Sept. 11, 1995\]