The Seattle Support Center, under the direction of the Juneau Area Office, is responsible for the operation of the Alaska Resupply Operation, including the management of all facilities and equipment, personnel, and procurement of goods and services.
(a) The Seattle Support Center is responsible for publishing the rates and conditions that must be published in a tariff.
(b) All accounts receivable and accounts payable are handled by the Seattle Support Center.
(c) The Manager must make itineraries for each voyage in conjunction with contracted carriers. Preference is to be given to the work of the Bureau.
(d) The Area Director is authorized to direct the Seattle Support Center to perform special services that may arise and to act in any emergency.