The following definitions apply in this part:

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Terms Used In 39 CFR 3021.1

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.

(a) Final determination means the written determination and findings required by 39 U.S.C. § 404(d)(3).

(b) Petitioner means a person who files a Petition for Review.

(c) Petition for Review means a written document that the Commission accepts as an appeal of a post office closing or consolidation.