International Priority Mail, 8589-8590 [E9-4055]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 36 / Wednesday, February 25, 2009 / Notices Friday, March 20, 2009 9:30 a.m. Briefing on the Nuclear Education Program (Public Meeting) (Contact: John Gutteridge, 301–492– 2313). This meeting will be Webcast live at the Web address—https://www.nrc.gov. Week of March 23, 2009—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of March 23, 2009. Week of March 30, 2009—Tentative pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES There are no meetings scheduled for the week of March 30, 2009. * * * * * *The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. To verify the status of meetings, call (recording)—(301) 415–1292. Contact person for more information: Rochelle Bavol, (301) 415–1651. * * * * * The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the Internet at: https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/policymaking/schedule.html. * * * * * The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. 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[FR Doc. E9–4109 Filed 2–23–09; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:09 Feb 24, 2009 Jkt 217001 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT [OMB Control No. 3206–0219; Form OF 612] Proposed Information Collection: Request for Comments on an Existing Information Collection AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of an existing information collection. This information collection occurs electronically via the ‘‘USAJOBS Resume Builder (online application)’’ or completion and submission via regular mail, e-mail, fax, or in person of OF 612 ‘‘Optional Form Application for Federal Employment’’ or a resume. The USAJOBS Resume Builder and the OF 612 both reflect the minimal critical elements collected across the Federal Government to assess an applicant’s qualifications. The online application on USAJOBS captures the essential information Federal agencies require to evaluate applicants for Federal jobs under the authority of sections 1104, 1302, 3301, 3304, 3320, 3361 3393, and 3394 of Title 5 United States Code. This notice also announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to cancel the form, ‘‘Optional Form Application for Federal Employment (OF 612). The OF 612 has been used as an optional form to apply for Federal jobs. Applicants for Federal positions may also submit a resume as an alternative. The information contained in the OF 612 is incorporated in the USAJOBS Resume Builder on the USAJOBS Web site. Individual government agencies are responsible for indicating in the job announcement what minimal critical elements would be required in any job seeker’s resume. Therefore, the need to maintain the OF 612 as the only alternative means of applying for Federal positions no longer exists. This action is being taken to facilitate a more seamless employment application process for both Federal agencies and job seekers. Comments are particularly invited on whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the Office of Personnel Management; and whether it is feasible to discontinue the use of the OF 612 as PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8589 an alternate means of application; whether this information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of OPM, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimates of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. We estimate over 50,125,000 applications will be completed annually using the electronic Resume Builder in the USAJOBS Web site. The OF 612 and the USAJOBS Resume Builder take approximately 40 minutes to read and/or complete, depending on the amount of information the applicant wishes to include. The annual estimated burden is 33,082,500 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Willie Harrison by phone (202) 606– 0106, by E-mail Willie.Harrison@opm.gov or by fax at (202) 606–1275. Please include a mailing address with your request. DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received within 60 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to: U.S. Office of Personnel Management, USAJOBS Program Office, ATTN: Willie A. Harrison, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 2469J, Washington, DC 20415. Howard Weizmann, Deputy Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management. [FR Doc. E9–3996 Filed 2–24–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–38–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. MC2009–16; Order No. 183] International Priority Mail Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This document announces the Postal Service’s filing of a notice to expand the availability of Priority Mail International to three additional destination countries. It also discusses related considerations, including additional procedural steps, and invites public comment. DATES: Comments are due February 27, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1 8590 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 36 / Wednesday, February 25, 2009 / Notices Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 202–789–6820 and stephen.sharfman@prc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 13, 2009, the Postal Service filed a notice of classification change which affects the availability of Priority Mail International to three destination countries (Ascension Island, Falkland Islands, and Democratic People’s Republic of (North) Korea).1 Priority Mail International is a competitive product of general applicability. The Notice was filed pursuant to 39 CFR 3020.90 and 3020.91 governing requests initiated by the Postal Service to change the Mail Classification Schedule. These rules were established to provide a streamlined approach to allow minor corrections, and to keep the Mail Classification Schedule up to date for changes that do not rise to the level of invoking other statutory requirements or Commission rules. Under these rules, review by the Commission is limited. See 39 CFR 3090.93. In this light, the Postal Service’s filing could be interpreted as a minor revision to the Mail Classification Schedule, which merely extends the availability of an existing service at established rates to three additional countries. Because no supporting data are provided, it could also be inferred that the changes have no cost or revenue impact on the underlying product. On the other hand, the classification changes could be interpreted as establishing new rates for a product to three countries where it previously was not offered. This interpretation views the changes as more than a simple correction to the Mail Classification Schedule, but rather as a change in rates triggering the filing requirements of 39 CFR 3015.2 In this instance, the Commission finds this interpretation to be more appropriate.3 Since this is a case of first impression, the Postal Service will not be required to re-file its Notice under a ‘‘CP’’ designation. However, all future competitive product classification changes of this nature must be filed as CP dockets pursuant to 39 CFR part 3015. With respect to the instant filing, the Postal Service is required to provide supplemental information demonstrating that the underlying product continues to meet the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633. Furthermore, the Postal Service shall indicate which of the Priority Mail International items (flat rate envelope, flat rate boxes, or parcels) will be available in each of the three identified countries. This information shall be filed by February 24, 2009. The Commission appoints Paul L. Harrington to serve as Public Representative in this docket. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal Service’s filing in the captioned docket is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642 and 39 CFR part 3015. Comments are due no later than February 27, 2009. It is Ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2009–16 to consider the Postal Service’s Notice concerning expanding the availability of Priority Mail International to three additional destination countries. 2. The Postal Service shall file the supplemental information identified in the body of this Order by February 24, 2009. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Paul L. Harrington is appointed to serve as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings. 4. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no later than February 27, 2009. 5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Steven W. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–4055 Filed 2–24–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 1 Notice of the United States Postal Service of Classification Change, February 13, 2009; United States Postal Service Notice of Errata to Notice of Classification Change, February 18, 2009 (together referred to as the Notice). 2 An analogy can be found in the filing of a shell classification for a competitive international negotiated service agreement product. Adding an additional specific agreement to the shell classification triggers the requirements of 39 CFR part 3015. 3 The cost and revenue impact may turn out to be minimal is this instance. However, it would be unwise to establish procedural precedent for filings of this nature based on conjecture. VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:09 Feb 24, 2009 Jkt 217001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Extension: Regulation AC; OMB Control No. 3235– 0575; SEC File No. 270–517. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) a request for approval of extension of the existing collection of information provided for in the following rule: Regulation Analyst Certification (AC) (17 CFR 242.500– 505). Regulation AC requires that research reports published, circulated, or provided by a broker or dealer or covered person contain a statement attesting that the views expressed in each research report accurately reflect the analyst’s personal views and whether or not the research analyst received or will receive any compensation in connection with the views or recommendations expressed in the research report. Regulation AC also requires broker-dealers to, on a quarterly basis, make, keep, and maintain records of research analyst statements regarding whether the views expressed in public appearances accurately reflected the analyst’s personal views, and whether any part of the analyst’s compensation is related to the specific recommendations or views expressed in the public appearance. Regulation AC also requires that research prepared by foreign persons be presented to U.S. persons pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 15a–6 and that broker-dealers notify associated persons if they would be covered by the regulation. Regulation AC excludes the news media from its coverage. The collections of information under Regulation AC are necessary to provide investors with information with which to determine the value of the research available to them. It is important for an investor to know whether an analyst may be biased with respect to securities or issuers that are the subject of a research report. Further, in evaluating a research report, it is reasonable for an investor to want to know about an analyst’s compensation. Without the information collection, the purposes of Regulation AC could not be met. The Commission estimates that Regulation AC imposes an aggregate annual time burden of approximately 28,538 hours on 5,186 respondents, or approximately 5.5 hours per respondent. The Commission estimates that the total annual internal cost of the 28,538 hours is approximately $10,525,642.00, or approximately $2,030.00 per respondent, annually. E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 25, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8589-8590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-4055]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. MC2009-16; Order No. 183]


International Priority Mail

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the Postal Service's filing of a 
notice to expand the availability of Priority Mail International to 
three additional destination countries. It also discusses related 
considerations, including additional procedural steps, and invites 
public comment.

DATES: Comments are due February 27, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission's

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Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 
202-789-6820 and stephen.sharfman@prc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 13, 2009, the Postal Service 
filed a notice of classification change which affects the availability 
of Priority Mail International to three destination countries 
(Ascension Island, Falkland Islands, and Democratic People's Republic 
of (North) Korea).\1\ Priority Mail International is a competitive 
product of general applicability.
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    \1\ Notice of the United States Postal Service of Classification 
Change, February 13, 2009; United States Postal Service Notice of 
Errata to Notice of Classification Change, February 18, 2009 
(together referred to as the Notice).
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    The Notice was filed pursuant to 39 CFR 3020.90 and 3020.91 
governing requests initiated by the Postal Service to change the Mail 
Classification Schedule. These rules were established to provide a 
streamlined approach to allow minor corrections, and to keep the Mail 
Classification Schedule up to date for changes that do not rise to the 
level of invoking other statutory requirements or Commission rules. 
Under these rules, review by the Commission is limited. See 39 CFR 
3090.93.
    In this light, the Postal Service's filing could be interpreted as 
a minor revision to the Mail Classification Schedule, which merely 
extends the availability of an existing service at established rates to 
three additional countries. Because no supporting data are provided, it 
could also be inferred that the changes have no cost or revenue impact 
on the underlying product.
    On the other hand, the classification changes could be interpreted 
as establishing new rates for a product to three countries where it 
previously was not offered. This interpretation views the changes as 
more than a simple correction to the Mail Classification Schedule, but 
rather as a change in rates triggering the filing requirements of 39 
CFR 3015.\2\ In this instance, the Commission finds this interpretation 
to be more appropriate.\3\
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    \2\ An analogy can be found in the filing of a shell 
classification for a competitive international negotiated service 
agreement product. Adding an additional specific agreement to the 
shell classification triggers the requirements of 39 CFR part 3015.
    \3\ The cost and revenue impact may turn out to be minimal is 
this instance. However, it would be unwise to establish procedural 
precedent for filings of this nature based on conjecture.
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    Since this is a case of first impression, the Postal Service will 
not be required to re-file its Notice under a ``CP'' designation. 
However, all future competitive product classification changes of this 
nature must be filed as CP dockets pursuant to 39 CFR part 3015.
    With respect to the instant filing, the Postal Service is required 
to provide supplemental information demonstrating that the underlying 
product continues to meet the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633. 
Furthermore, the Postal Service shall indicate which of the Priority 
Mail International items (flat rate envelope, flat rate boxes, or 
parcels) will be available in each of the three identified countries. 
This information shall be filed by February 24, 2009.
    The Commission appoints Paul L. Harrington to serve as Public 
Representative in this docket.
    Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal 
Service's filing in the captioned docket is consistent with the 
policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642 and 39 CFR part 3015. 
Comments are due no later than February 27, 2009.
    It is Ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2009-16 to consider the 
Postal Service's Notice concerning expanding the availability of 
Priority Mail International to three additional destination countries.
    2. The Postal Service shall file the supplemental information 
identified in the body of this Order by February 24, 2009.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Paul L. Harrington is appointed to 
serve as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent 
the interests of the general public in these proceedings.
    4. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no 
later than February 27, 2009.
    5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

 By the Commission.
Steven W. Williams,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E9-4055 Filed 2-24-09; 8:45 am]
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