### Question
How is the "covered person" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered person** is defined in *39 U.S.C. § 504* as follows -

> an officer, employee, agent, or contractor of the Postal Service

#### Citation:
  - *39 U.S.C. § 504*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL > CHAPTER 5-POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION**

