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Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 225 / Wednesday, November 23, 2005 / Rules and Regulations
POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Mail Manual;
Incorporation by Reference
Postal Service.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Postal Service announces
the issuance of Issue 31 of the
International Mail Manual (IMM), and
its incorporation by reference in the
Code of Federal Regulations.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This final rule is
effective on November 23, 2005. The
incorporation by reference of Issue 31 of
the IMM is approved by the Director of
the Federal Register as of November 23,
2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Obataiye B. Akinwole, (202) 268–7262.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issue 31 of
the International Mail Manual was
issued on May 31, 2005. It replaced the
previous issue of the IMM, and
contained all IMM revisions from
August 5, 2004 through May 12, 2005.
The International Mail Manual is
available to the public on a subscription
basis only from: New Orders,
Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box
371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250–7954.
The subscription price for one issue is
currently $36 to addresses in the United
States, and $50.40 to all foreign
addresses. The IMM is also published
and available to all users on the Internet
at https://pe.usps.gov.
reference therein with the approval of
the Director of the Federal Register.’’ In
conformity with that provision, with 39
U.S.C. section 410(b)(1), and as
provided in this part, the U.S. Postal
Service hereby incorporates by reference
its International Mail Manual (IMM),
Issue 31, dated May 31, 2005. The
Director of the Federal Register
approves this incorporation by reference
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and
1 CFR part 51.
(b) The current Issue of the IMM is
incorporated by reference in paragraph
(a) of this section. Successive Issues of
the IMM are listed in the following
table:
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Manual
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 401,
404, 407, 408.
§ 20.2 Effective date of the International
Mail Manual.
2. Sections 20.1 and 20.2 are revised
to read as follows:
The provisions of the International
Mail Manual Issue 31, effective May 31,
2005 are applicable with respect to the
international mail services of the Postal
Service.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
Foreign relations; Incorporation by
reference.
I In view of the considerations
discussed above, the Postal Service
hereby amends 39 CFR Part 20 as
follows:
PART 20—INTERNATIONAL POSTAL
SERVICE
1. The authority citation for part 20
continues to read as follows:
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§ 20.1 International Mail Manual;
incorporation by reference.
(a) Section 552(a) of Title 5, U.S.C.,
relating to the public information
requirements of the Administrative
Procedure Act, provides in pertinent
part that ‘‘* * * matter reasonably
available to the class of persons affected
thereby is deemed published in the
Federal Register when incorporated by
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Neva R. Watson,
Attorney, Legislative.
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Mail: New Postal Rates
and Fees
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Postal Service.
Final rule.
SUMMARY: The Postal Service TM is
adopting new international mail postage
rates and fees. The total international
rate increase is 5.9 percent. To the
extent possible, the targeted increase is
5.4 percent, consistent with our
domestic rate filing with the Postal Rate
Commission. We are implementing this
international pricing change at the same
time as our domestic pricing change.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 12:01 a.m., Sunday,
January 8, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Obataiye B. Akinwole at 202–268–7262,
or Thomas P. Philson at 202–268–7355.
On
September 15, 2005, the Postal Service
published in the Federal Register (70
FR 54493) a notice of proposed changes
in international postage rates. We
requested comments by October 17,
2005, and received one comment from
a private individual.
The private individual asked why the
1-ounce airmail letter-post rate is less
than the rate for aerogrammes to Canada
and Mexico. He envisions situations
where customers might purchase
aerogrammes at the full rate and alter
them into airmail letter-post to secure
the lower price. His solution is to print
another aerogramme at the letter-post
rate.
We agree that aerogramme users could
possibly alter their aerogrammes to
receive the lower rate. Because of the
relatively low volume of aerogrammes
worldwide and the relatively low
potential cost savings on each altered
aerogramme, however, we do not
believe this practice will be common or
will result in serious revenue loss. In
fact, the letter-post rate to Canada and
Mexico is currently below the
aerogramme rate, and this rate
relationship has not caused the problem
noted by the private individual. In
addition, printing and stocking two
aerogrammes with different postage
rates would be costly. We note that
enclosures are not permitted in
aerogrammes. We have been advised by
the private individual that mailers may
try to send aerogrammes with
enclosures, and we will monitor the
situation and take action if necessary.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Mail Manual; Incorporation by Reference
AGENCY: Postal Service.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service announces the issuance of Issue 31 of the
International Mail Manual (IMM), and its incorporation by reference in
the Code of Federal Regulations.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This final rule is effective on November 23, 2005. The
incorporation by reference of Issue 31 of the IMM is approved by the
Director of the Federal Register as of November 23, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obataiye B. Akinwole, (202) 268-7262.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issue 31 of the International Mail Manual
was issued on May 31, 2005. It replaced the previous issue of the IMM,
and contained all IMM revisions from August 5, 2004 through May 12,
2005.
The International Mail Manual is available to the public on a
subscription basis only from: New Orders, Superintendent of Documents,
P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. The subscription price for
one issue is currently $36 to addresses in the United States, and
$50.40 to all foreign addresses. The IMM is also published and
available to all users on the Internet at https://pe.usps.gov.
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20
Foreign relations; Incorporation by reference.
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In view of the considerations discussed above, the Postal Service
hereby amends 39 CFR Part 20 as follows:
PART 20--INTERNATIONAL POSTAL SERVICE
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1. The authority citation for part 20 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 39 U.S.C. 401, 404, 407, 408.
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2. Sections 20.1 and 20.2 are revised to read as follows:
Sec. 20.1 International Mail Manual; incorporation by reference.
(a) Section 552(a) of Title 5, U.S.C., relating to the public
information requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, provides
in pertinent part that ``* * * matter reasonably available to the class
of persons affected thereby is deemed published in the Federal Register
when incorporated by reference therein with the approval of the
Director of the Federal Register.'' In conformity with that provision,
with 39 U.S.C. section 410(b)(1), and as provided in this part, the
U.S. Postal Service hereby incorporates by reference its International
Mail Manual (IMM), Issue 31, dated May 31, 2005. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(b) The current Issue of the IMM is incorporated by reference in
paragraph (a) of this section. Successive Issues of the IMM are listed
in the following table:
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International Mail Manual Date of issuance
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Issue 1............................. November 13, 1981.
Issue 2............................. March 1, 1983.
Issue 3............................. July 4, 1985.
Issue 4............................. September 18, 1986.
Issue 5............................. April 21, 1988.
Issue 6............................. October 5, 1988.
Issue 7............................. July 20, 1989.
Issue 8............................. June 28, 1990.
Issue 9............................. February 3, 1991.
Issue 10............................ June 25, 1992.
Issue 11............................ December 24, 1992.
Issue 12............................ July 8, 1993.
Issue 13............................ February 3, 1994.
Issue 14............................ August 4, 1994.
Issue 15............................ July 9, 1995.
Issue 16............................ January 4, 1996.
Issue 17............................ September 12, 1996.
Issue 18............................ June 9, 1997.
Issue 19............................ October 9, 1997.
Issue 20............................ July 2, 1998.
Issue 21............................ May 3, 1999.
Issue 22............................ January 1, 2000.
Issue 23............................ July 1, 2000.
Issue 24............................ January 1, 2001.
Issue 25............................ July 1, 2001.
Issue 26............................ January 1, 2002.
Issue 27............................ June 30, 2002.
Issue 28............................ January 1, 2003.
Issue 29............................ July 1, 2003.
Issue 30............................ August 1, 2004.
Issue 31............................ May 31, 2005.
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Sec. 20.2 Effective date of the International Mail Manual.
The provisions of the International Mail Manual Issue 31, effective
May 31, 2005 are applicable with respect to the international mail
services of the Postal Service.
Neva R. Watson,
Attorney, Legislative.
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