39 CFR 912.2 – Applicability of Federal Tort Claims Act
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(a) The provisions of chapter 171 and all other provisions of title 28, U.S.C., relating to tort claims shall apply to tort claims arising out of the activities of the Postal Service. (39 U.S.C. § 409(c)).
Terms Used In 39 CFR 912.2
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
(b) Where the General Counsel, or the General Counsel’s designee, finds a claim for damage to persons or property resulting from operation of the U.S. Postal Service to be a proper charge against the United States and it is not cognizable under 28 U.S.C. § 2672, he may adjust and settle it under authority of 39 U.S.C. § 2603.