Stamped Stationery, 51651-51652 [E6-14408]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 168 / Wednesday, August 30, 2006 / Notices SUMMARY: The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (‘‘PBGC’’) intends to request that the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) approve, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, of a collection of information under its regulation on Administrative Appeals. This notice informs the public of the PBGC’s intent and solicits public comment on the collection of information. DATES: Comments should be submitted by October 30, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to the Legislative and Regulatory Department, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005–4026, or delivered to that address during normal business hours. Comments also may be submitted by e-mail to paperwork.comments@pbgc.gov, or by fax to 202–326–4224. The PBGC will make all comments available on its Web site at https://www.pbgc.gov. 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E6–14477 Filed 8–29–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7709–01–P POSTAL RATE COMMISSION [Docket No. MC2006–7; Order No. 1476] ACTION: 51651 Notice of new docket. SUMMARY: The Commission has determined that Stamped Stationery the Postal Service offers to the general public meets the definition of a ‘‘postal service.’’ This order institutes a mail classification docket for the purpose of developing classification language and a fee schedule for Stamped Stationery. Conducting this docket will allow interested persons to participate in developing appropriate classification provisions and fees. DATES: Deadline for the Postal Service to file a request to establish the stamped stationery classification or, in the absence of a request, date for termination of docket: February 26, 2007; deadline for notices of intervention: March 26, 2007 (28 days after filing of Request). ADDRESSES: File all documents referred to in this order electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3623(b), the Commission is instituting a mail classification case for the purpose of receiving a Request from the Postal Service for a recommended decision establishing a classification and fee schedule for Stamped Stationery. In Order No. 1475, issued contemporaneously herewith, the Commission held Stamped Stationery to be a postal service.1 As explained in that order, the Commission found maintaining the status quo for a brief interim period to be in the public interest. Id. at 12, et seq. This approach provides the Postal Service a reasonable interval to prepare its Request without disrupting the Stamped Stationery market or causing the Postal Service to incur any costs that might be occasioned by withdrawal of the product. Although its qualities, including design and purpose, make it a postal service, Stamped Stationery is, nonetheless, a specialty item, which, among other things, no mailer is required to purchase. Under the circumstances, a novel pricing approach may be warranted for Stamped Stationery. By signaling a willingness to consider a novel pricing approach, the Commission hopes to encourage the Postal Service and interested persons to consider innovative rate designs suitable for this specialty product. See Stamped Stationery AGENCY: PO 00000 Postal Rate Commission. Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1 PRC Order No. 1475, Docket No. C2004–3, August 24, 2006. E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 51652 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 168 / Wednesday, August 30, 2006 / Notices id. at 13–15. In Docket No. C2004–3, pleadings addressed fee levels for Stamped Stationery. Although those arguments were not germane to the jurisdictional issue, they appear, at least at first blush, to be somewhat problematic. Consequently, in suggesting that a creative pricing approach may be appropriate, the Commission hopes to focus interested persons on the challenge at hand and perhaps to temper rote reliance on any preconceived fee structures. The Commission’s observations may also have the salutary effect of encouraging discussion among interested parties concerning an acceptable fee structure. With the threshold issue resolved, this possibility would not appear to be an unobtainable goal. It may, however, prove to be elusive. This guidance simply reflects the Commission’s preliminary views. It is not intended to limit any interested persons’ option, and participants remain free to present evidence and argument as they wish. To facilitate discussions among interested persons the Commission will allow notices of intervention to be filed in this proceeding. Intervention, at this stage, will permit intervenors, including the Office of the Consumer Advocate, to participate in any pre-or post-filing conference the Postal Service may wish to convene. To the extent such conference(s) may be convened, any such discussions would be deemed privileged in any proceeding before the Commission. Sunset date. To ensure this docket proceeds in an orderly fashion, the Commission establishes a due date for the filing of a request of February 26, 2007. Absent a request or other filing related thereto filed on or before that date, this docket will terminate and be considered withdrawn as of February 26, 2007. Representation of the general public. In conformance with section 3624(a) of title 39, the Commission designates Shelley S. Dreifuss, director of the Commission’s Office of the Consumer Advocate, to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. Pursuant to this designation, Ms. Dreifuss will direct the activities of Commission personnel assigned to assist her and, upon request, will supply their names for the record. Neither Ms. Dreifuss nor any of the assigned personnel will participate in or provide advice on any Commission decision in this proceeding. Ordering Paragraphs 16:39 Aug 29, 2006 Dated: August 25, 2006. By the Commission. Steven W. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–14408 Filed 8–29–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD No FEAR Act Notice On May 15, 2002, Congress enacted the ‘‘Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002,’’ which is now known as the No FEAR Act. One purpose of the Act is to ‘‘require that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws.’’ Public Law 107–174, Summary. In support of this purpose, Congress found that ‘‘agencies cannot be run effectively if those agencies practice or tolerate discrimination.’’ Public Law 107–74, Title I, General Provisions, Section 101(1). The Act also requires this agency to provide this notice to Federal employees, former Federal employees and applicants for Federal employment to inform you of the rights and protections available to you under Federal antidiscrimination, whistleblower protection and retaliation laws. Antidiscrimination Laws A Federal agency cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant with It is ordered: VerDate Aug<31>2005 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2006–7 for the purpose of receiving a request from the Postal Service for a recommended decision establishing a classification and fee schedule for Stamped Stationery. 2. The Commission will sit en banc in this proceeding. 3. Notices of intervention are due no later than 28 days following the submission of the Postal Service Request. 4. Shelley S. Dreifuss, director of the Commission’s Office of the Consumer Advocate, is designated to represent the interests of the general public. 5. The due date for filing a request to establish the Stamped Stationery classification in this proceeding is February 26, 2007. 6. Absent a request or other filing related thereto filed on or before February 26, 2007, this docket will terminate and be considered withdrawn as of February 26, 2007. 7. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this document in the Federal Register. Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 respect to the terms, conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or political affiliation. Discrimination on these bases is prohibited by one or more of the following statutes: 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)(1), 29 U.S.C. 206(d), 29 U.S.C. 631, 29 U.S.C. 633a, 29 U.S.C. 791 and 42 U.S.C. 2000e–16. If you believe that you have been the victim of unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability, you must contact an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) counselor within 45 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory action, or, in the case of a personnel action, within 45 calendar days of the effective date of the action, before you can file a formal complaint of discrimination with your agency. See, e.g., 29 CFR 1614. If you believe that you have been the victim of unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, you must either contact an EEO counselor as noted above or give notice of intent to sue to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory action. If you are alleging discrimination based on marital status or political affiliation, you may file a written complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) (see contact information below). In the alternative (or in some cases, in addition), you may pursue a discrimination complaint by filing a grievance through your agency’s administrative or negotiated grievance procedures, if such procedures apply and are available. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 168 (Wednesday, August 30, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51651-51652]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-14408]


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POSTAL RATE COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2006-7; Order No. 1476]


Stamped Stationery

AGENCY: Postal Rate Commission.

ACTION: Notice of new docket.

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SUMMARY: The Commission has determined that Stamped Stationery the 
Postal Service offers to the general public meets the definition of a 
``postal service.'' This order institutes a mail classification docket 
for the purpose of developing classification language and a fee 
schedule for Stamped Stationery. Conducting this docket will allow 
interested persons to participate in developing appropriate 
classification provisions and fees.

DATES: Deadline for the Postal Service to file a request to establish 
the stamped stationery classification or, in the absence of a request, 
date for termination of docket: February 26, 2007; deadline for notices 
of intervention: March 26, 2007 (28 days after filing of Request).

ADDRESSES: File all documents referred to in this order electronically 
via the Commission's Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, 202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 39 
U.S.C. 3623(b), the Commission is instituting a mail classification 
case for the purpose of receiving a Request from the Postal Service for 
a recommended decision establishing a classification and fee schedule 
for Stamped Stationery.
    In Order No. 1475, issued contemporaneously herewith, the 
Commission held Stamped Stationery to be a postal service.\1\ As 
explained in that order, the Commission found maintaining the status 
quo for a brief interim period to be in the public interest. Id. at 12, 
et seq. This approach provides the Postal Service a reasonable interval 
to prepare its Request without disrupting the Stamped Stationery market 
or causing the Postal Service to incur any costs that might be 
occasioned by withdrawal of the product.
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    \1\ PRC Order No. 1475, Docket No. C2004-3, August 24, 2006.
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    Although its qualities, including design and purpose, make it a 
postal service, Stamped Stationery is, nonetheless, a specialty item, 
which, among other things, no mailer is required to purchase. Under the 
circumstances, a novel pricing approach may be warranted for Stamped 
Stationery.
    By signaling a willingness to consider a novel pricing approach, 
the Commission hopes to encourage the Postal Service and interested 
persons to consider innovative rate designs suitable for this specialty 
product. See

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id. at 13-15. In Docket No. C2004-3, pleadings addressed fee levels for 
Stamped Stationery. Although those arguments were not germane to the 
jurisdictional issue, they appear, at least at first blush, to be 
somewhat problematic. Consequently, in suggesting that a creative 
pricing approach may be appropriate, the Commission hopes to focus 
interested persons on the challenge at hand and perhaps to temper rote 
reliance on any preconceived fee structures.
    The Commission's observations may also have the salutary effect of 
encouraging discussion among interested parties concerning an 
acceptable fee structure. With the threshold issue resolved, this 
possibility would not appear to be an unobtainable goal. It may, 
however, prove to be elusive. This guidance simply reflects the 
Commission's preliminary views. It is not intended to limit any 
interested persons' option, and participants remain free to present 
evidence and argument as they wish.
    To facilitate discussions among interested persons the Commission 
will allow notices of intervention to be filed in this proceeding. 
Intervention, at this stage, will permit intervenors, including the 
Office of the Consumer Advocate, to participate in any pre-or post-
filing conference the Postal Service may wish to convene. To the extent 
such conference(s) may be convened, any such discussions would be 
deemed privileged in any proceeding before the Commission.
    Sunset date. To ensure this docket proceeds in an orderly fashion, 
the Commission establishes a due date for the filing of a request of 
February 26, 2007. Absent a request or other filing related thereto 
filed on or before that date, this docket will terminate and be 
considered withdrawn as of February 26, 2007.
    Representation of the general public. In conformance with section 
3624(a) of title 39, the Commission designates Shelley S. Dreifuss, 
director of the Commission's Office of the Consumer Advocate, to 
represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 
Pursuant to this designation, Ms. Dreifuss will direct the activities 
of Commission personnel assigned to assist her and, upon request, will 
supply their names for the record. Neither Ms. Dreifuss nor any of the 
assigned personnel will participate in or provide advice on any 
Commission decision in this proceeding.

Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2006-7 for the purpose 
of receiving a request from the Postal Service for a recommended 
decision establishing a classification and fee schedule for Stamped 
Stationery.
    2. The Commission will sit en banc in this proceeding.
    3. Notices of intervention are due no later than 28 days following 
the submission of the Postal Service Request.
    4. Shelley S. Dreifuss, director of the Commission's Office of the 
Consumer Advocate, is designated to represent the interests of the 
general public.
    5. The due date for filing a request to establish the Stamped 
Stationery classification in this proceeding is February 26, 2007.
    6. Absent a request or other filing related thereto filed on or 
before February 26, 2007, this docket will terminate and be considered 
withdrawn as of February 26, 2007.
    7. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this document in 
the Federal Register.


    Dated: August 25, 2006.

    By the Commission.
Steven W. Williams,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-14408 Filed 8-29-06; 8:45 am]
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